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

Chinese teens getting hooked to cosmetic surgery (New Kerala)
New Delhi, July 23 : With the whole world on a mission to look good, China' s teenage kids are no far behind. According to a new Chinese research, a large number of middle school students are undergoing cosmetic surgery this summer vacation.

What I did on my summer vaction... cosmetic surgery! (Shanghaiist)
According to China Daily , more and more middle and high school students are taking advantage of the summer holidays to make the kind of changes that will impress their peers come fall. But it isn’t a summer class or even a new workout routine they are adopting — it’s cosmetic surgery. A local paper in Guangzhou, the Nanfang Daily , reported that the number of young people undergoing ...

Cosmetic surgery popular among teens-英语点津 (China Daily)
More middle school students are undergoing cosmetic surgery this summer vacation. But such procedures are extremely inadvisable, experts said, because these youngsters are still growing, the local Nanfang Daily reported yesterday.

Cosmetic surgery popular among teens (China Daily)
GUANGZHOU: More middle school students are undergoing cosmetic surgery this summer vacation. But such procedures are extremely inadvisable, experts said, because these youngsters are still growing, the local Nanfang Daily reported Tuesday.

Cardiologist warns over Dubai cosmetic boom (AME Info)
One of Dubai's most senior cardiologists has spoken out about the boom in cosmetic surgery practices opening in Dubai, warning patients to prepare in advance of potentially risky operations.

PEAK Surgical Receives 510(k) Clearance To Market PEAK(R) Surgery System For Use In General Surgery (Medical News Today)
PEAK Surgical, Inc., a medical device company that has developed a new tissue dissection system based on a proprietary technology, announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted the company 510(k) clearance to market its PEAK(R) Surgery System for use in general surgery.

Sunshine Botanicals Founder Emily Fritchey Featured In June 2008 Issue Of Cosmetic Surgery Times (PRWeb)
Cosmetic Surgery Times Author, Karen Donley-Hayes, recently interviewed Ms. Fritchey regarding botanical based cosmetics. (PRWeb Jul 21, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/sunshine/botanicals/prweb1127494.htm

Sunshine Botanicals Founder Emily Fritchey Featured In June 2008 Issue Of Cosmetic Surgery Times (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
Cosmetic Surgery Times Author, Karen Donley-Hayes, recently interviewed Ms. Fritchey regarding botanical based cosmetics.

Beauty runs in the family (Manila Standard Today)
The Beverly Hills 6750 Cosmetic Surgery and Skin Institute was born in October 2006. It has since successfully developed a wide client base in such a short period of time as to prompt the people behind the institute to diversify its menu of aesthetic services.

Plastic Surgeon Dr. Darshan Shah Tackles Issue of Smoking and Surgery: New Advances to Help Patients in Their Quests ... (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
Smoking and surgery are always a dangerous duo, but for cosmetic procedures, the risks can be even greater. Industry-leading plastic surgeon Dr.