Las Vegas Plastic Surgery

How to Prevent Dog Bites

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Mon, May 20, 2013 12:51 pm MDT
Category: In the NewsCategory: Patient Care

May 19-25 is National Dog Bite Prevention Week 

Dogs are loyal companions who provide a constant source of enjoyment and amusement to their owners. Even though dogs are still commonly referred to as "man's best friend," they are animals and at times they can and do attack…

Angelina Jolie Undergoes Bilateral Prophylactic Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Wed, May 15, 2013 11:18 am MDT
Category: Breast Surgery Category: In the NewsCategory: Patient Care

Star Actress Chooses Preventive Surgery After Her Mother's Battle with Breast Cancer  

Angelina Jolie is vocal about those things she cares about, including children's health and wellness in developing nations and the rebuilding of New Orleans. In an article published in the…

What’s Right with Sports and Athletes Today, Part III

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Tue, May 14, 2013 9:38 am MDT
Category: Sports RelatedCategory: In the News

Fan Can’t Believe Matt Kemp’s Gesture

Those of you who read this plastic surgery blog know that I am involved with sports and athletes, particularly with boxers who fight in Las Vegas.…

Do You Know the ABCDE’s of Melanoma?

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Mon, May 06, 2013 9:57 am MDT

May is Melanoma prevention month.  

Plastic Surgeons and Dermatologists are called upon to evaluate and treat skin lesions. Sometimes the reconstructions can get quite extensive. Melanoma touches many lives: patients, their families and our own families. The Chairman of Surgery where…

Keep Your Hands Safe:  Lawnmower Safety Tips

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Fri, April 12, 2013 10:03 am MDT
Category: Patient Care

In many states across the West spring is here and with it comes the opportunity for spring planting, spring cleaning, and of course spring lawncare. Last fall I shared a blog about keeping your hands safe in the garden.…

Rios vs. Alvarado II:  The Plastic Surgeon’s Perspective

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Wed, March 27, 2013 6:32 pm MDT
Category: The Las Vegas CommunityCategory: Sports Related

As many of my patients, friends and blog readers know, I am a huge fan of professional boxing. As a long-time Las Vegas resident I have had the opportunity to attend a number of amazing fights, and as a physician I have been blessed with the privilege and honor to offer my medical expertise at many…

Vampire Facelift Back in the News

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Tue, March 19, 2013 11:50 am MDT
Category: In the NewsCategory: Face and Skin

With the now famous photo of Kim Kardashian’s blood streaked face going viral on the internet, attention has been focused again on the procedure they are calling…

What’s RIGHT with Sports and Athletes Today, Part II

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Wed, February 20, 2013 10:16 am MDT
Category: Sports Related

Spanish Runner, Ivan Fernandez Anaya guides his opponent to the finish line.

Those of you who read this plastic surgery blog know that I am involved with sports and athletes, particularly with boxers who fight in Las Vegas. In a previous blog we spoke of a great story about Read More

Women Face Manslaughter and Attempted Murder Charges for Smothering Boyfriends with Large Breasts

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Tue, February 12, 2013 11:31 am MDT
Category: Breast Surgery Category: In the NewsCategory: Procedures

Recent stories note  women with extremely large breasts smothering their boyfriends with criminal implications. It seems that these incidences have arisen before, and it's possible they…

Double Arm Transplant Surgery on Quad Amputee Veteran Soldier

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Tue, February 05, 2013 3:38 pm MDT
Category: In the NewsCategory: Patient CareCategory: Procedures

Last week the Johns Hopkins Hospital performed a double arm transplant on a quad amputee soldier. The team was led by Plastic Surgeon, W.P. Andrew Lee, M.D., professor and chairman of the Department of Plastic…

Injecting Botox Into Stomach Does Not Promote Weight Loss

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Fri, February 01, 2013 12:10 pm MDT
Category: In the NewsCategory: Patient CareCategory: ProceduresCategory: Face and Skin

Recently the plastic surgery world has heard reports of physicians injecting Botox into the stomach of a patient to promote weight loss.  A new study refutes any effectiveness of this treatment and does not recommend using Botox injections to the stomach for weight loss.

On the television…

Truck Driver “Man’s Man” Dad Turns to Botox and Fillers to Impress at Daughters’ Weddings

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Mon, January 21, 2013 2:42 pm MDT
Category: In the NewsCategory: Patient CareCategory: Face and Skin

A recent story seen on Good Morning America tells us about John Sharman, a 56 year old truck driver from Blackwood, NJ. He is the father of three daughters, all of whom are getting married within seven months of each other.

With all of these once-in-a-lifetime occasions occurring, it seemed…

Miss America Contestant Pursuing Double Mastectomy and Reconstruction

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Fri, January 11, 2013 2:15 pm MDT
Category: Breast Surgery Category: The Las Vegas CommunityCategory: In the NewsCategory: Patient CareCategory: Procedures

Beauty Queen Electing to Undergo Operations to Save Herself from the Disease that Claimed Her Mother, Grandmother and Great Aunt

The Miss America Pageant contestants have hit Las Vegas. It is a synergistic relationship where the town loves the pageant and the pageant loves the town. Case…

Keep Your Hands Safe: Snowblower Safety Tips

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Wed, January 02, 2013 4:04 pm MDT
Category: Patient CareCategory: Procedures

When most people think about plastic surgeons they immediately associate our work with movie stars and the most prominent cosmetic procedures in the news today. However, like any experienced physician, plastic surgeons are trained in a variety of surgical areas, including aesthetic, reconstructive,…

Guardian of the Golden Gate Bridge

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Wed, December 19, 2012 12:03 pm MDT
Category: Financing

As many readers of this blog know, I did my Plastic Surgery training in San Francisco at UCSF. Of all the fabulous things to see in San Francisco, none is more iconic or popular than the Golden Gate Bridge. It is a marvel of engineering. It…

Pacquiao vs. Marquez IV

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Wed, December 05, 2012 12:02 pm MDT
Category: The Las Vegas CommunityCategory: Sports RelatedCategory: The Practice

A Plastic Surgeon's Perspective on the Fourth Bout Between Pacquiao and Marquez in Las Vegas

As many of my patients, friends and blog readers know, I continue to be a huge fan of professional boxing. As a long-time Las Vegas resident I have had the opportunity to attend a number of…

Joseph Murray, Plastic Surgeon Pioneer, Dies at Age 93

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Mon, December 03, 2012 4:32 pm MDT
Category: In the NewsCategory: Procedures

In the lobby of the Peter Brent Hospital above the exhibit that displays Dr. Murray’s Nobel Prize are his words: “Service to Society is the Rent We Pay for Living on This Planet.”

This could not be a more fitting quote, as Dr. Murray lived by this axiom. He grew up near…

Ectopia Cordis and Plastic Surgery

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Wed, November 28, 2012 12:44 pm MDT
Category: In the NewsCategory: Patient CareCategory: The Practice

Heart Beating Outside A Baby’s Chest Repaired by Cardiothoracic and Plastic Surgeons

A recent report out of Texas documents the birth of a baby with Ectopia Cordis,…

Nevada Clamps Down on Unlicensed Doctors & Dentists

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Tue, November 20, 2012 1:14 pm MDT
Category: The Las Vegas CommunityCategory: In the NewsCategory: Patient Care

Multi-Agency Task Force to Educate Public and Prosecute Unlicensed Backroom Doctors and Dentists

Every major city has had deaths occur due to unlicensed individuals “practicing” medical procedures, including several Nevada cities. In Las Vegas, 42 year old Elena Read More

Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day 2012

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Tue, October 16, 2012 3:03 pm MDT
Category: Breast Surgery Category: The Las Vegas CommunityCategory: In the NewsCategory: Patient CareCategory: Procedures

Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day, or BRA Day,  first launched in Canada in 2011. It  now occurs annually on the third Wednesday of October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. BRA Day is an initiative designed to promote education, awareness and access regarding post-mastectomy breast…

Chavez Jr. vs. Martinez Wrap up

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Mon, October 01, 2012 11:02 am MDT
Category: The Las Vegas CommunityCategory: Sports Related

Post Fight Analysis from the Plastic Surgeon’s Perspective

On September 15, 2012, Julio Caesar Chavez Jr. fought Sergio Martinez at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fight was billed as Chavez Jr.'s opportunity…

Julio Caesar Chavez Jr. vs. Sergio Martinez

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Thu, September 13, 2012 10:38 am MDT
Category: The Las Vegas CommunityCategory: Sports Related

A Plastic Surgeon's Perspective on Saturday's Middleweight Championship in Las Vegas

I am a huge fan of professional boxing.  One of the many benefits of owning and opertating a plastic surgery practice in Las Vegas is the…

Hand Surgeons Urge Safety in the Garden

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Tue, September 11, 2012 3:51 pm MDT
Category: Patient CareCategory: Face and Skin

When most people think about plastic surgeons they immediately associate our work with movie stars and the most prominent cosmetic procedures in the news today. However, like any experienced physican, plastic surgeons are trained in a variety of surgical areas, including Read More

What is RIGHT with Sports and Athletes Today?

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Thu, August 02, 2012 2:47 pm MDT
Category: Sports RelatedCategory: In the News

Just in time for the 2012 NFL season: a great story about a young fan and 2 time Super Bowl Champion Brandon Jacobs.

A little while ago we were out to dinner with former NY Giant running back Brandon Jacobs. He told us a story of a young boy who sent him $3.36 after the young boy’s…

How To Safely Remove a Ring

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Tue, June 19, 2012 10:28 am MDT
Category: Patient Care

Plastic Surgeons are trained in a variety of surgical areas, including aesthetic, reconstructive, microvascular and hand surgery. Hand surgeons may have medical backgrounds in Plastic,…

Pacquiao vs. Bradley: The Plastic Surgeon’s Perspective

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Wed, June 06, 2012 11:19 am MDT
Category: The Las Vegas CommunityCategory: Sports Related

As many of my patients, friends and blog readers know, I am a huge fan of professional boxing. As a long-time Las Vegas resident I have had the opportunity to attend a number of amazing fights, and as a physician I have been blessed with the privilege and honor to offer my medical expertise at many…

No More Macrolane for Breast Augmentation

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Mon, May 21, 2012 10:25 am MDT
Category: Breast Surgery Category: In the NewsCategory: Patient Care

“Boob Jab” Procedure for Increased Breast Size Halted in Europe 

Macrolane is a gel compound made up of non-animal hyaluronic acid and is produced by the…

Mayweather Vs. Cotto

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Fri, May 04, 2012 1:17 pm MDT
Category: The Las Vegas CommunityCategory: Sports RelatedCategory: In the News

A Plastic Surgeon's Perspective on Mayweather vs. Cotto in Las Vegas

As many of my patients, friends and blog readers know, I am a huge fan of professional boxing. As a long-time resident of Las Vegas I have had the opportunity to attend a number of amazing fights, and as…

New Silicone Breast Implant Sientra Available for U.S. Patients

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Fri, March 09, 2012 2:56 pm MDT
Category: Breast Surgery Category: Patient CareCategory: Procedures

And then there were three: Sientra gets its portfolio of Silimed brand silicone breast implants approved by FDA.

Today Sientra,…

Red Carpet Ready

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Wed, February 22, 2012 10:25 am MDT
Category: In the NewsCategory: Face and Skin

How Celebrities Prepare Their Looks for the Oscars  

‘Tis the season for glitz and glamour on the red carpet runway. The awards show season is upon us, and all of…

Physician Financial Woes Lead to Problems for Plastic Surgery Patients

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Wed, February 15, 2012 2:51 pm MDT
Category: Breast Surgery Category: FinancingCategory: In the NewsCategory: Patient Care

Recently CNN Money reported on a dangerous and little known trend developing in the world of private practice medicine. Changes in insurance coverage, increased business costs and a tumultuous economy have combined to place physicians in a very precarious financial place. In short, some doctors are…

New York Woman Accused of Performing $1,000 Eyelifts on Dining Room Table in Las Vegas

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Tue, January 24, 2012 5:25 pm MDT
Category: The Las Vegas CommunityCategory: In the NewsCategory: Patient Care

Jing Qu, 55, of Flushing, N.Y., is accused of performing discount eyelift surgery at a home in Las Vegas. Qu has been formally charged with…

New Jersey Repeals Tax on Cosmetic Surgery

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Mon, January 23, 2012 1:29 pm MDT
Category: FinancingCategory: In the NewsCategory: Patient CareCategory: Procedures

New Jersey Governor Chris Christy signs law repealing the cosmetic tax, commonly referred to as the "Botox tax" or "Bo-Tax."

In 2004 New Jersey passed the "botax" law that placed a 6% tax on cosmetic surgery…

New York “Cosmetologist” gets 9 Months in Patient Death

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Sat, December 24, 2011 12:28 pm MDT
Category: In the NewsCategory: Patient Care

As the popularity of silicone injections and other cosmetic injection treatments continues to rise, so does a disturbing and dangerous trend in the cosmetic and plastic surgery world: reports of patient injury and sometimes…

Pacquiao vs. Marquez III

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Tue, November 08, 2011 4:44 pm MDT
Category: The Las Vegas CommunityCategory: Sports RelatedCategory: In the News

A Plastic Surgeon's Perspective on the Third Bout Between Pacquiao and Marquez in Las Vegas

As many of my patients, friends and blog readers know, I am a huge fan of professional boxing. As a long-time Las Vegas resident I have had the opportunity to attend a number of amazing fights,…

Tanning Beds Pose Skin Cancer Risk For Teens

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Tue, October 11, 2011 11:23 am MDT

California Outlaws Tanning Beds to Minors

California Governor Jerry Brown recently signed a bill into law that will no longer allow minors to use tanning beds. Currently California law allows minors who are at least 14 years old to use a ultraviolet tanning device only if they have written…

A Deadly Menace in Your Medicine Cabinet

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Mon, September 26, 2011 4:00 pm MDT
Category: In the NewsCategory: Patient Care

The miracles of modern medicine may come with a double edged sword. On one hand the medicines that doctors prescribe cure disease, save lives and relieve pain. On the other hand, they can cause tragedy and create pain from addiction and depression. In the United States today most of the major causes…

Wanda Sykes Announces She Has Breast Cancer

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Fri, September 23, 2011 3:53 pm MDT
Category: Breast Surgery Category: In the News

Wanda Sykes Tells Ellen DeGeneres That Breast Reduction Surgery May Have Saved Her Life

Celebrity comedian and actress Wanda Sykes recently underwent breast reduction surgery and the procedure may have helped her avoid a battle with breast cancer. Ms. Sykes elected to undergo breast…

Breast Implant Injured by Paintball

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Mon, September 19, 2011 11:51 am MDT

Paintball Ruptures Breast Implant in Britain

A recent plastic surgery related story out of Great Britain documents the strange case of a paintball causing the rupture of a breast implant. Recently a 26-year-old woman was hit in the breast with a paintball at a paintball park in South London.…

Stem Cells and Fat Grafting in Plastic Surgery

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Fri, September 02, 2011 11:39 am MDT

As a board certifed plastic surgeon in Las Vegas, I often receive questions from patients about  transferring fat from one area of the body to the other for aesthetic purposes. While this can be very effective in certain cases, as a physican I always…

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon Dr. Roth Quoted in AP Article About Tumescent Anesthesia

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Fri, August 05, 2011 10:56 am MDT
Category: The Las Vegas CommunityCategory: In the NewsCategory: Patient CareCategory: Procedures

I was quoted in a recent Associated Press article about a tragic death of a cosmetic surgery patient in Las Vegas. The story made national and international news.  As a board certified…

Xeomin: The New Botox?

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Wed, July 27, 2011 1:51 pm MDT

And then there were three...facial injection treatments to treat frown lines that is. 

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved IncobotulinumtoxinA, more commonly known as Xeomin,  for use in the temporary improvement of the appearance of moderate to severe glabellar…

Arizona Doctor Found Guilty In Liposuction Plastic Surgery Deaths

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Mon, July 18, 2011 2:48 pm MDT

This is an update on my Las Vegas Plastic Surgery blog about an Arizona physician who performed liposuction without training as a plastic surgeon.

The Arizona Republic…

Florida Woman Arrested For Administering Botox Injections Without a License

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Tue, July 05, 2011 12:26 pm MDT

NBC Miami is reporting that Diana Marcela Cardenas-Gonzalez of Miramar, Florida received money for injecting two people in the face with substance she said was Botox. The illegal injections allegedly took place on September 26, 2010 in a Miami…

Nick Charles Loses Gallant Battle With Cancer

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Wed, June 29, 2011 4:52 pm MDT

Our planet was significantly diminished last Saturday as Nick Charles passed away while  looking out from his back porch over the beauty of Santa Fe, New Mexico.

From humble beginnings, Nick rose to become the first sportscaster on CNN.  He called many sporting events, but he loved…

James “Whitey” Bulger Captured

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Mon, June 27, 2011 11:56 am MDT

After 16 years of searching and soliciting help from plastic surgeons and media like the Read More

Murder Trial Begins For Unlicensed Arizona Plastic Surgeon

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Mon, June 20, 2011 2:45 pm MDT
Category: In the NewsCategory: Patient Care

As a dedicated plastic surgeon in Las Vegas I strive to keep the public aware of the dangers involved with "discount" aesthetic and cosmetic surgery procedures being performed by unlicensed and untrained personnel in un-certified facilities.…

Chavez Jr. vs. Zbik

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Thu, June 02, 2011 11:20 am MDT
Category: Sports RelatedCategory: In the News

A Plastic Surgeon's Perspective on Saturday's WBC Middleweight Championship Bout

In addition to my passion and professional career as a plastic surgeon, I am also an avid boxing fan. Fortunately,  I have the honor and privilege to tend to the wounds of fighters…

Pacquiao vs. Mosley

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Mon, April 25, 2011 1:28 pm MDT
Category: The Las Vegas CommunityCategory: Sports Related

Pre-Fight Musings from a Post-Fight Plastic Surgeon

As many of you may know, I continue to have the honor and privilege to tend to the wounds of fighters as a ringside physician and post-fight plastic surgeon in Las Vegas.…

Seven Year Old Gets Plastic Surgery to Avoid Bullying

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Mon, April 18, 2011 2:18 pm MDT
Category: In the NewsCategory: Procedures

Girl Undergoes Ear-Pinning Surgery to Correct Deformity

Over the last decade there has been an increased focus on childhood bullying in the schoolyard. ABC News recently told a story of a 7 year old with a congenital deformity of the ears who was the subject of teasing and bullying by her…

Breast Augmentation Increases 40% Over Past Decade

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Mon, April 11, 2011 10:52 am MDT
Category: Breast Surgery Category: In the NewsCategory: Procedures

As mentioned in a recent New York Times article, breast augmentation continues to be a popular surgery among women of all ages in the United States.

In 2010, 296,203 breast implant procedures were done by…

Male Plastic Surgery Procedures Increased in 2010

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Wed, April 06, 2011 3:15 pm MDT
Category: In the NewsCategory: ProceduresCategory: The Practice

Although plastic and cosmetic surgery is still an industry that is dominated by female patients, more men are seeking out plastic surgery procedures. Statistics recently released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) indicate that the number of men having cosmetic procedures in the United…

British Mother Gives 8 Year Old Daughter Botox

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Wed, March 30, 2011 3:10 pm MDT
Category: In the NewsCategory: Patient CareCategory: Face and Skin

Mother Believes She Is Giving Her Daughter a Head Start On Being a Superstar

A recent article in London’s The Sun newspaper reports about a British mother buying Botox and facial fillers on the Internet, and then injecting her 8 year old daughter with them.  The mother, a beautician,…

Nick Charles: The Fighter

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Fri, March 25, 2011 10:46 am MDT
Category: Sports RelatedCategory: In the News

Once in a while a guy walks into the room who inspires everyone around them, and also puts the world into perspective. I met a man like this at the Cotto vs. Mayorga fight in Las Vegas. His name is Nick Charles. If you are a sports fan you will remember him. Nick was the first sports announcer on…

Liposuction Procedures Plastic Surgeons Prefer

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Mon, March 14, 2011 5:01 pm MDT
Category: In the NewsCategory: Procedures

A recent article published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal reported on a survey of plastic surgeon preferences in liposuction equipment and technique. The results are interesting, especially on the topic of complications related to liposuction.



All of the plastic surgeon participants…

Cotto vs. Mayorga: The Plastic Surgeon’s Perspective

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Wed, March 09, 2011 4:15 pm MDT
Category: The Las Vegas CommunityCategory: Sports Related

As many of you may know, I have had the honor and privilege to tend to the wounds of fighters as a post-fight physician and plastic surgeon in Las Vegas. I do this for Bob Arum’s…

FDA Warns Against Use of Topamax by Women of Childbearing Age

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Mon, March 07, 2011 4:50 pm MDT

Topamax was developed for use as an anti seizure medication. Topamax has also been used to prevent migraines. The drug has been found to decrease appetite in some people, and this unintended side effect has made it popular as a weight loss drug.  However, this drug and some of its side effects…

2010 Plastic Surgery Trends in the U.K. and U.S.

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Fri, March 04, 2011 12:36 pm MDT

British Spent Over $3 Billion Dollars on Cosmetic Surgery in 2010

A recent article details a survey that found Britons spent 2.3 billion pounds, equivalent to $3 billion U.S., on cosmetic surgery in 2010.

The poll surveyed approximately 2,630 people. 25% of those polled would consider…

Risks of Unlicensed Silicone Buttocks Injections

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Thu, February 17, 2011 7:55 pm MDT
Category: In the NewsCategory: Patient CareCategory: Procedures

Multiple patients have suffered deformations, disabilities, and death while trying to get a better looking bottom and save on their bottom line.   Examples of hazardous cost and plastic surgery corner-cutting include the use of illegal substances, unlicensed injectors, and unregulated or…

“Black Madam” Wanted for Performing Unlicensed Buttocks Injection Plastic Surgery

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Tue, February 15, 2011 12:09 pm MDT
Category: In the NewsCategory: Patient CareCategory: Procedures

Philadelphia police are seeking Padge Victoria Windslowe, a self-described Goth hip hop singer know as "Black Madam" from Ardmore, Pennsylvania. Ms. Windslowe allegedly injected a British woman, Claudia Aderotimi, 20, with silicone to the buttocks at a Hampton Inn near the Philadelphia…

The True Cost of Cheap Plastic Surgery

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Mon, February 07, 2011 12:31 pm MDT
Category: In the NewsCategory: Patient CareCategory: Procedures

As a passionate, dedicated plastic surgeon I follow trends and stay up to date with new developments in the field of cosmetic and aesthetic health. Occasionally I come across a plastic surgery article that really hits the nail on the head. Sabrina Rubin Erderly's recent Self magazine…

Some Women in Europe View Plastic Surgery as a Necessity Not a Luxury

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Fri, February 04, 2011 10:25 am MDT
Category: In the NewsCategory: Face and Skin

A recent survey of almost 3,000 women in Europe demonstrates that several European cultures all believe that aesthetic treatments and plastic surgery procedures are important, despite the region's lagging economy.

Harris Interactive conducted Merz Aesthetics "Face Value" Beauty…

New Jersey Woman Arrested for Performing Illegal Plastic Surgery Procedures

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Tue, February 01, 2011 10:51 am MDT
Category: In the NewsCategory: Patient Care

Recently a New Jersey woman, Yamile Mattros, 47, was arrested at her Park Avenue home after undercover investigators were sent to the converted garage in her home where she allegedly performed illegal plastic surgery procedures including buttocks injections and Botox.

Mattros was charged…

Some Plastic Surgeons Caution Against the Use of Laser Liposuction

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Tue, February 01, 2011 10:29 am MDT
Category: In the NewsCategory: Procedures

A recent article in “Plastic Surgery Practice” describes a plastic and cosmetic surgery practice that is seeing an increase in patients requesting assistance following use of laser in liposuction.

"Many doctors are expanding into services they were never trained to perform,…

Loss of Facial Bone Mass Leads to Wrinkles & Sagging Skin

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Mon, January 24, 2011 11:38 am MDT
Category: In the NewsCategory: Face and Skin

The surgical journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery  reported that Dr. Robert Shaw Jr. and his team recently documented substantial reductions in facial bone mass over time.

Dr. Shaw and his team performed CT scans of the facial bones on 120 different men and women who were…

Cosmetic Surgery Trends in 2011

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Tue, January 18, 2011 1:22 pm MDT
Category: In the NewsCategory: Patient CareCategory: Procedures

American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) Releases 10 Predictions for 2011

The ASAPS is the leading society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons in the United States. All members of the ASAPS are board…

Plastic Surgery Popular in the Middle East

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Wed, January 05, 2011 4:13 pm MDT
Category: In the NewsCategory: Patient Care

Half a Trillion Dollars Spent on Plastic Surgery in Gulf of Arabia Countries in 2009

United Arab Emirates' Gulf News recently reported on the increased demand for cosmetic surgery procedures in the Middle East.

"The amount spent on plastic surgical procedures in…

China Tightens Oversight of Cosmetic Surgery Industry

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Mon, January 03, 2011 10:28 am MDT

The Wall Street Journal recently reported that The Chinese Ministry of Health will standardize surgical practices to promote safer development of the industry. This is largely in response to the demise of aspiring singer Wang Bei, a former contestant on China’s reality TV show “Super…

Divorce Motivates Some People to Seek Plastic Surgery

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Thu, December 23, 2010 10:49 am MDT
Category: In the NewsCategory: Patient Care

A New Life Means A New Look For Some Divorcees

A recent Washington Post article delves into the phenomenon of patients seeking plastic surgery during or after a divorce. …

Increase in Botox and Breast Implant Procedures Indicates Economic Recovery

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Mon, December 20, 2010 10:02 am MDT
Category: In the News

A recent article in the Wall Street Journal observes that those in higher socio-economic groups are feeling more confident about the economy. They are demonstrating this with increased consumption of jewelry, couture and elective cosmetic…

Kelly Pavlik Checks Into Rehab

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Tue, November 30, 2010 1:22 pm MDT
Category: Sports RelatedCategory: In the News

Veteran Boxing Writer Kevin Iole reports that former Middleweight Champion Kelly Pavlik (36-2, 32 KOs) has voluntarily checked himself into the Betty Ford Center to get treatment for alcohol abuse.

Many in the boxing community have noticed that Pavlik just hasn’t been himself the past…

President Obama’s Lip Laceration

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Tue, November 30, 2010 12:00 pm MDT
Category: Sports RelatedCategory: Face and Skin

Lip Laceration Repair from a Plastic Surgeon’s Perspective

During a harmless basketball game over the Thanksgiving holiday the President received a minor cut on his lower lip. The player President Obama was guarding, Rey Decerega, who is the Director of Programs for the Congressional…

The “Hand Lift” - Cosmetic Hand Rejuvenation

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Tue, October 26, 2010 11:08 am MDT
Category: Face and Skin

Las Vegas is a town where the appearance of one’s hands matters.  Table dealers, VIP waitresses, front desk staff, singers, entertainers, and executives all have their hands in view of the public.  The hands are an essential part of what customers see.  Many people in Las Vegas…

FBI Turns to Plastic Surgeons for Help in Manhunt

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Sun, October 03, 2010 10:11 pm MDT
Category: In the News

16 Years Later, FBI Still Searching for Bulger

January 2011 marks the 16th anniversary of the search for fugitives James “Whitey” Bugler, (age 81) and his accomplice Catherine Greig, (age 60). Bugler is one of the FBI’s Top Ten Most Wanted Fugitives. He is wanted in 19…

Study Reports Botox Reduces Pain from Mastectomy Reconstruction

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Sun, October 03, 2010 5:12 pm MDT
Category: Breast Surgery Category: Procedures

A recent study presented at the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery's  20th Biennial Congress in San Francisco, California noted that Botulinum toxin A, commonly known as Botox, may significantly reduce the postoperative pain from silicone breast implant reconstruction…

Belotero® Balance Dermal Filler Close to FDA Approval

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Sun, October 03, 2010 3:08 pm MDT
Category: In the NewsCategory: Face and Skin

Belotero® Balance, manufactured by Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC,  may be the next hyaluronic acid (HA) dermal filler on the market for cosmetic treatment for wrinkles and lines or folds in the skin. Merz is hoping to get FDA approval in September 2010.

The touted difference between…

Medical Tourism Brings New Superbug Illness

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Sun, October 03, 2010 3:04 pm MDT
Category: In the News

As if one needed another reason to not go abroad for elective surgical treatment, the identification of a new “superbug” has recently been reported among medical tourists who traveled to Asia.  “Superbug” is a bit of a misnomer.  The superbug bacteria is a common…

New York Law Mandates Discussion of Breast Reconstruction Options

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Sun, October 03, 2010 2:54 pm MDT

New York Gov. David Paterson signed a new law that requires hospitals and doctors to discuss the available options and insurance coverage for breast reconstruction before patients undergo "mastectomy surgery, lymph node dissection, or a lumpectomy."

The New York Times credits…

Jay Larkin Succumbs To Brain Cancer

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Sun, October 03, 2010 2:45 pm MDT
Category: Sports Related

The world of Professional Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts, and Entertainment was dealt a serious blow as Jay Larkin, 59, lost his lengthy and courageous battle with brain cancer.  Larkin passed away on the morning of August 9 in Nyack, NY. He is survived by his wife, Lisa, and their two sons, Ryan…

Xeomin - A New Alternative to Botox?

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Sun, October 03, 2010 2:33 pm MDT
Category: In the NewsCategory: Face and Skin

Xeomin,  manufactured by Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC.  of Greensboro, North Carolina, has received FDA approval to be sold in the United States.  The FDA has approved the drug to treat Cervical Dystonia, a disease related to abnormal head position, and blepharospasm, which causes …

Vampire Facelift Touted To Remove Wrinkles With Patient Blood

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Sun, October 03, 2010 3:00 pm MDT
Category: In the NewsCategory: ProceduresCategory: Face and Skin

Dracula Smiles On Plastic Surgery's Latest Trend

Vampires and the myths surrounding them have fascinated human culture for centuries. The popular Twilight book series and HBO's "True Blood" demonstrate the vampire genre is not dead, even if its icons are supposed…

Dr. Frank Ryan, Renowned Plastic Surgeon, Dies in Motor Vehicle

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Sun, October 03, 2010 2:50 pm MDT
Category: In the News

Frank Ryan, the “Plastic Surgeon to the Stars"  who operated on Hollywood celebrities Janice Dickerson, Gene Simmons, Shannon Tweed, Shauna Sand, Vince Neil, Adrianne Curry, and most recently Heidi Montag, died at the age of 50 on Monday, August 16^th.  He and his dog…

Unlicensed Plastic Surgery Leads To Death in Los Angeles

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Sun, October 03, 2010 2:40 pm MDT

Police Seek Two Women in Connection With Unlicensed Silicone Injections.

Los Angeles homicide detectives are seeking two sisters accused of operating a low-cost, unlicensed cosmetic surgery clinic in their San Fernando Valley home.  The suspects fled the Los Angeles area after a patient…

FDA Approved Lidocaine Facial Fillers Ease Discomfort and Pain

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Sun, October 03, 2010 2:25 pm MDT
Category: In the NewsCategory: Face and Skin

Restylane and Juvederm Facial Fillers Can Now Be Injected With Lidocaine.

One of the latest advancements in facial fillers for cosmetic plastic surgery is the addition of lidocaine, a pain numbing agent, to the filling product.  This enables facial filler products, likeRead More

Manny Pacquiao Takes Oath As Filipino Congressman

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Sun, October 03, 2010 2:18 pm MDT
Category: Sports Related

Filipino world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao takes his oath as Congressman of the lone district of Sarangani province in formal ceremony Monday June 28, 2010 at Alabel township, Sarangani province in southern Philippines. Pacquiao won by a landslide in the country's first ever automated presidential…

Why Do They Call It Plastic Surgery?

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Fri, October 01, 2010 4:50 pm MDT

This is one of my favorite questions. The word “plastic” derives from the Greek plastikos, meaning, to mold or to form. Carl Ferdinand Von Graefe coined the term Plastic Surgery in Germany in 1818. Plastic Surgeons reform or reshape tissue, and have done so for thousands of years before…

Pacquiao To Join The Philippine Congress

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Fri, October 01, 2010 5:25 pm MDT
Category: Sports Related

Pacquiao Wins Seat in Philippine CongressCongratulations to Manny Pacquiao who looks like he has won the seat in the Philippine Congress. Early results appear to be a landslide victory for Pacquiao. Some are stating the margin may be 70-30 or as high as 80-20. He will represent the Sarangani province.…

Top 10 Questions About Liposuction

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Fri, October 01, 2010 5:21 pm MDT
Category: Patient CareCategory: Procedures

A Plastic Surgeon Answers Frequently Asked Questions About Liposuction

What is Liposuction?

Liposuction is the surgical removal of fat from an unwanted place on the body using suction cannulas. It treats…

Pacquaio vs. Clottey: A Plastic Surgeon’s Perspective

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Fri, October 01, 2010 5:14 pm MDT
Category: Sports Related

Pre-Fight Musings from a Post-Fight Plastic Surgeon

As many of you may know, I continue to have the honor and privilege to tend to the wounds of fighters. I do this mostly for Bob Arum’s Top Rank Boxing, but have also done this for mixed martial arts matches as well. While this does…

Dr. Roth’s Judah and Pacquiao Post Fight Interviews

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Fri, October 01, 2010 5:07 pm MDT
Category: Sports Related

HBO To Broadcast Classic Pacquiao and Clottey Fights Where Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Roth Assisted Boxers

LAS VEGAS, NV. HBO Sports, in association with Bob Arum’s Top Rank Boxing, will broadcast the Pacquiao vs. Cotto and Clottey vs. Judah fights in order to prepare boxing…

Macrolane for Breast Enhancement.  Not a Good Idea…

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Fri, October 01, 2010 5:02 pm MDT

The technique is commonly referred to in Europe as “The Boob Jab”

Macrolane is a gel compound made up of non-animal hyaluronic acid and it is sometimes used as an alternative to breast augmentation surgery in Europe. It is made by a company called Q-Med. Macrolane is similar to…

Miguel Cotto Sr. Passes Away

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Fri, October 01, 2010 11:58 am MDT

Miguel Cotto Sr. (57), The Father of former two-time welterweight (147 pounds) Champion Boxer Miguel Cotto Jr. has died. He had health issues including asthma, (significant enough that he needed to use oxygen from time to time). Cotto Sr. was driving his car in Caguas, Puerto Rico, when the apparent…

Manny Pacquiao’s Ear Treated by Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Fri, October 01, 2010 11:51 am MDT
Category: Sports RelatedCategory: Procedures

LAS VEGAS, NV. Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto fought a terrific fight last Saturday, November 14th in the sold out MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas. Both men showed tremendous boxing ability and heart. The battle for the championship belt was not without its residual damage. Cotto was taken to UMC…

Pacquiao vs. Cotto: The Plastic Surgeon’s Perspective

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Fri, October 01, 2010 11:44 am MDT

As many of you may know, I have had the honor and privilege to tend to the wounds of fighters. I do this mostly for Bob Arum’s Top Rank boxing, but have also done this for mixed martial arts matches as well. In Las Vegas, everyone is a fight fan, (especially growing up in the days of the phenomenal…

ABC’s of Melanoma. What It is? What To Look For..

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Fri, October 01, 2010 11:36 am MDT
Category: Patient CareCategory: Face and Skin

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in humans. Melanomas are the most deadly form of skin cancer. Most people have moles in various parts of their body. It is important to check for the development of malignant melanomas in existing moles, and other body sites.

Melanomas are cancerous cells…

Nurse And Mother of Three Left Brain Dead From Liposuction Procedure Done By Family Practice Doctor

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Fri, October 01, 2010 11:24 am MDT
Category: In the NewsCategory: Procedures

In October, 2009 a case was presented that made national news, as it was on Good Morning America. The case was one of Nurse Rohie Kah-Orukotan. She had liposuction performed in a spa where she got her nails done. The Doctor, Omar Brito Marin is not a plastic surgeon. He is listed as a family physician,…

Breast Reconstruction Information

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Fri, October 01, 2010 11:02 am MDT
Category: Breast Surgery Category: Procedures

Breast cancer remains a significant disease, affecting 1 in 8 American women. More than 57,000 breast reconstruction procedures were performed in 2007. Seventy-five percent of women who have mastectomies have surgical reconstruction…

Top 10 Questions About Breast Augmentation

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Fri, October 01, 2010 10:46 am MDT
Category: Breast Surgery Category: Procedures

1. Why do women get breast augmentation, and who is a candidate?

To enhance the body contour of a woman who feels her breast size is too small. In addition to positive aesthetic results, data has shown women often receive a substantial psychological boost.(1) To correct a reduction in breast…

Latisse Eyelash Treatment FAQ

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Sat, August 07, 2010 2:45 am MDT
Category: ProceduresCategory: Face and Skin

A recent article in the New York Times has raised a few questions about LATISSE®. As a board certified plastic surgeon and member of the American Board of Plastic Surgery in Las Vegas, I have prescribed LATISSE® to many patients. Here are some of the more common questions patients ask me…

Miguel Cotto Sr. Passes Away

By Dr. Jeffrey J. Roth Fri, August 06, 2010 4:46 pm MDT
Category: Sports Related

Miguel Cotto Sr. (57), The Father of former two-time welterweight (147 pounds) Champion Boxer Miguel Cotto Jr. has died. He had health issues including asthma, (significant enough that he needed to use oxygen from time to time). Cotto Sr. was driving his car in Caguas, Puerto Rico, when the apparent…