Social Media & Cosmetic Surgery
May 9, 2018 - Rhys Branman, MD
Recently, Nightline reported on a 37-year-old Triana Lavey, an American television producer, who had undergone a Facebook Facelift last year. But primping for the social media scene is not limited to the United States. In India, Nikita Sharma, 21, opted… CEO of PIP Breast Implant Company Now on Trail
January 16, 2020 - Rhys Branman, MD
This is an update on the PIP breast implant tragedy. However, I would like to remind you that the French made PIP implants have never been used in the United States. At Little Rock Cosmetic Surgery we use American made… Aging Gracefully
December 2, 2013 - Rhys Branman, MD
A few years back, you may have heard that 50 is the new 30. Remember that? And it seems with cosmetic surgery this may be true. As many people perceive turning 60 as the beginning of midlife, they find themselves… Botox For Depression?
June 16, 2015 - Rhys Branman, MD
In the past year there has been a plethora of articles about BOTOX® and depression. Apparently depressed people who have had BOTOX® injections for cosmetic reasons, often become less depressed. You may think this is simply because these patients feel… Complexities of Breast Reduction Surgery
October 22, 2020 - Rhys Branman, MD
It has come to my attention that many prospective patients might assume that breast reduction and breast augmentation are comparable procedures, possibly even that breast reduction might be simpler. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Breast reduction surgery is… The Cult of Youth
December 2, 2013 - Rhys Branman, MD
Throughout history the pursuit of beauty and youth has inspired quests of exploration for fountains of youth or exotic herbs, to medical procedures and extreme fashion trends. From Cleopatra’s milk baths and cosmetic concoctions to the powdered faces and wigs… “Never Say Never”
January 16, 2020 - Rhys Branman, MD
Back in 2008 Naomi Watts was quoted as saying ” God, no! People my age and younger are having so much work done, but my view is that it’s a terrible thing to mess with your face. As an actress,… Why Saline Implants?
November 7, 2023 - Rhys Branman, MD
Some women prefer saline breast implants. Saline breast implants are made by the Mentor company in the United States, and they have a great track record, I might add. The implants are filled with a sterile saltwater solution. Our bodies… VASER VS. Tumescent Liposuction
September 5, 2017 - Rhys Branman, MD
You may have heard of VASER assisted liposuction. VASER stands for Vibration Amplification of Sound Energy at Resonance: ultrasound. This type of liposuction uses ultrasound in order to liquefy the fat that is to be removed during liposuction. Patients often … 