Cosmetic Surgery News Articles

Stem Cell Infusion

In an effort to keep up with trends in medicine, we performed our first stem cell infusion using adipocyte (fat) derived stem cells.  Research in stem cell technology has shown improvement in degenerative joint disorders, chronic liver disease (hepatitis), and may have utility in retarding the effects of aging on the body. Working with doctors…

DIY Plastic Surgery (Buttock Augmentation) Investigation

Article Published On: TheDoctorsTV.com Sept 11, 2014 CBS Television’s The Doctors recently aired a very interesting segment on the potential dangers of DIY Buttocks surgery. It was aired September 11, 2014 and can be watched at TheDoctorsTV.com, http://www.thedoctorstv.com/episodes/teen-prank-gone-wrong-surprising-salmonella-risk-freeze-away-saddlebags. Buttocks implant surgery has become one of hottest trends around the world for increasing butt size. There…

Weight Loss Tongue Patch: An Alternative Nonsurgical Method to Aid in Weight Loss in Obese Patients

Article Published In: The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery Vol. 31, No. 1, 2014 Paul N. Chugay, MD; Nikolas V. Chugay, DO Click on the PDF link above to see a copy of the article written on the tongue patch which was published in the American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery in 2014 Introduction: Despite efforts on…

The Shape of Legs to Come

Introduction: “Nothing beats a great pair of legs!” So goes the famous 40-year-old advertising slogan of name-brand pantyhose maker L’eggs, a slogan still used today because it conveys a timeless truth: Shapely stems get noticed. Trouble is, it takes more than decent nylons to produce fabulous-looking legs.

Buttock Augmentation With Implants and Fat Grafting: A Comparative Study

Article Published In: The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery, Vol. 29, No. 3, 2012 Paul N. Chugay, MD; Nikolas V. Chugay, DO Introduction: We sought to compare our experience in the 2 primary techniques for buttock augmentation and determine if one is clearly superior to the other from the standpoints of complications, postoperative pain and…

Calf Augmentation: A Single Institution Review of Over 200 Cases

Article Published In: The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery Vol. 30, No. 2, 2013 Paul N. Chugay, MD; Nikolas V. Chugay, DO Introduction: Over the past several decades, there has been increased interest in creating a fuller-appearing and more well-defined calf region.

Quadriceps Implant: Cosmetic Improvement to the Anterior Thigh Region in a Patient Suffering From HIV Muscle Wasting

Article Published In: The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery Vol. 30, No. 4, 2013 Nikolas V. Chugay, DO; Paul N. Chugay, MD Introduction: Muscle wasting is a known complication of HIV and the highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) therapy employed to treat HIV/AIDS.

Triceps Augmentation: Early Experience With the Procedure

Article Published In: The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery Vol. 27, No. 4, 2010 Nikolas V. Chugay, DO; Paul N. Chugay, MD Introduction: In the past 10 years, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of men seeking cosmetic surgeons for enhancement of their physique, leading to the development of new and innovative techniques to…

Triceps Augmentation

Article Published In: Cosmetic Surgery Times September Issue Ilya Petrou, M.D. Introduction: Early experience with this procedure is producing positive results. A novel triceps augmentation procedure using specially designed silicone implants is becoming increasingly popular in the cosmetic surgery arena, allowing patients to realize their desired aesthetic muscle contour quickly and safely.

Bicipital Augmentation: A Retrospective Review of 94 Patient Cases

Article Published In: The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery Vol. 27, No. 1, 2009 Nikolas V. Chugay, DO; Paul N. Chugay, MD Introduction: Reality, documentary, and makeover programs have all helped to get rid of certain taboos previously associated with cosmetic surgical procedures.