Is cosmetic surgery for you?

Many people wonder about how common plastic surgery really is. Since the methods of performing plastic surgery have become more and more refined, you're less likely to realize when one has a plastic surgery operation. To that end, in this article, we'll be discussing some hard numbers that relate to plastic surgery so that you can understand exactly how prominent the procedures are.

- In the year of 1999 alone, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery noted that it's doctors and surgeons had performed almost 11.9 million cosmetic procedures. Of these procedures, 18 percent were surgical and the remaining 82 percent were non-surgical.
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Articles on cosmetic surgery

Plastic surgery statistics
Many people wonder about how common plastic surgery really is. Since the methods of performing plastic surgery have become more and more refined, you're less likely to realize when one has a plastic surgery operation.

Abdominoplasty - all about the tummy tuck
When most people think about plastic surgery for removing fat deposits from around their midsection, they think of liposuction. However, liposuction is most often used for small deposits of fat localized around the body.

All about the face lift
You often hear about celebrities undergoing face lifts in order to keep their look of youth alive. The face can become weathered to the world, with gravity, sun exposure, and the daily problems that life throws at you all beginning to show on your face.

Basic information on Rhinoplasty
One of the most commonly sought-after forms of plastic surgery is the rhinoplasty. This surgery is used in order to make the nose of a person fit more aesthetically with the rest of their face.

Blepharoplasty: some basics on eyelid surgery
One type of plastic surgery that is extremely popular, yet not often talked about, is the blepharoplasty. This type of surgery is used to remove fat from the upper eyelids of a patient.

Choosing a plastic surgeon
Plastic surgery is a process that many people choose to undergo in order to change their physical appearance. Many of the plastic surgery options available are on the expensive side, and paying money is no guarantee that...

History of plastic surgery
Plastic surgery is a combination of surgical procedure and an art form that strives to improve the looks of an individual. While many believe that the term 'plastic' refers to the appearance of the individual undergoing the surgery changing to look...

Information about chemical peels
Chemical peels are a type of cosmetic surgery that you can undertake if you desire to improve the texture of the skin on and around your face. It's a common cosmetic procedure that is undergone by many, but...

The basics of breast augmentation
Breast augmentation is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic procedures in women. Many find that an increase in breast size helps to give them much-needed confidence and for that reason, more and more women are...

What you need to know about liposuction
The presence of heavy deposits of fat in the midsection and elsewhere can be really unappealing from an aesthetic standpoint. Many people seek to alter their appearance by removing some of the fat present in their bodies, and to that end...

 

Cosmetic surgery news on the Web

Plastic Surgeons in Sarasota Say Doctor-Patient Communication is Essential for ... - San Francisco Chronicle (press release)

PR Web (press release)

Plastic Surgeons in Sarasota Say Doctor-Patient Communication is Essential for ...
San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
According to the most recent statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), breast augmentation is the most popular surgical cosmetic procedure performed in the US with almost 300000 performed in 2010. With breast lifts also among the ...
Choosing the Best Plastic SurgeonDigitalJournal.com (press release)
North Valley Plastic Surgery Adapts Pro-Active Stance with Male Plastic SurgeryPR Web (press release)
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LoTempio Plastic Surgery for Women Opens in New York City - Sacramento Bee

Telegraph.co.uk

LoTempio Plastic Surgery for Women Opens in New York City
Sacramento Bee
World-renowned cosmetic and plastic surgeon, Dr. Maria M. LoTempio brings her expertise to women in New York City, setting up roots on Manhattan's East Side By LoTempio Plastic Surgery for Women NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2012 -- /PRNewswire/ -- LoTempio ...
North Valley Plastic Surgery Adapts Pro-Active Stance with Male Plastic SurgerySan Francisco Chronicle (press release)
Ear Doctors Performing Face-Lifts? It HappensNew York Times
6% increase in cosmetic surgeryThe Press Association
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French Breast-Implant Disaster: How Do Europeans See Cosmetic Surgery? - The Atlantic

New York Daily News

French Breast-Implant Disaster: How Do Europeans See Cosmetic Surgery?
The Atlantic
If there were ever a time to move beyond our dangerously facile debate about cosmetic surgery, it's now. European media have been hammering the point that it's time to take implant safety as seriously as drug safety, and take cosmetic procedures as ...
Cosmetic surgery unaffected by French breast implant scare; Women actually ...New York Daily News
PIP implants: Taking the right decision and lessons to be learntOnMedica
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Dr. David Evdokimow Discusses Upcoming Plastic Surgery Trends for 2012 - PR Urgent (press release)

Dr. David Evdokimow Discusses Upcoming Plastic Surgery Trends for 2012
PR Urgent (press release)
Learn more about the upcoming trends in plastic surgery for 2012 from leading New Jersey cosmetic surgeon Dr. David Evdokimow Dr. David Evdokimow is a leading New Jersey plastic surgeon who is attuned to the trends and latest advances in cosmetic ...

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More teens getting nose jobs, breast implants - ABC Action News

ABC Action News

More teens getting nose jobs, breast implants
ABC Action News
Cosmetic surgery is a growing industry. In 2010, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons reported 13.1 million cosmetic procedures were performed, an increase of 5% from the previous year. Part of that growing number includes teens as young as 13.
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Expert Offers Insider Marketing Tips for Cosmetic Practices - Skin and Allergy News Digital Network

Expert Offers Insider Marketing Tips for Cosmetic Practices
Skin and Allergy News Digital Network
"You are in an enviable position," she told attendees at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. "Your audience is an aging baby boomer group, people with all sorts of needs and wants. ... As the years go on the needs and wants ...

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Ask the Plastic Surgeon: Local anesthesia facelift - Palm Beach Post

Palm Beach Post

Ask the Plastic Surgeon: Local anesthesia facelift
Palm Beach Post
This is best determined during consultation and evaluation with your plastic surgeon. Dr. Anita Mandal is a double board certified Facial Plastic Surgeon who has been practicing for 14 years. Her practice is solely dedicated to surgical and ...

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Plastic surgery trends among teens - WDIV Detroit

Plastic surgery trends among teens
WDIV Detroit
By Lisa LaGrou One has to wonder with the bullying battles teens face each day, would a teen go as far as getting a plastic surgery or cosmetic surgery procedure with hopes of safe-guarding oneself against the threat of bullying?
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Docuseries Casting Moms Who Think Their Daughters Would Get Ahead With ... - Realitywanted

Docuseries Casting Moms Who Think Their Daughters Would Get Ahead With ...
Realitywanted
Do you think your daughter would get ahead with cosmetic surgery? How do you think it would help her? Are you vocal and opinionated? We are looking for lots of high energy mothers and daughters! This is a docuseries and you could be featured full time!

Louisiana Liposuction Specialists Respond to Safety Concerns - DigitalJournal.com (press release)

Louisiana Liposuction Specialists Respond to Safety Concerns
DigitalJournal.com (press release)
Specializing in an innovative approach to liposuction in Louisiana, the board-certified plastic surgeons at The Wall Center offer their opinions on recent articles questioning the safety of liposuction. SHREVEPORT, LA, February 04, ...


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