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Last week we looked at the statistics on plastic surgery procedures, which showed that liposuction procedures jumped by more than 50 % from 2006, an astounding increase, comparable to the meteoric rise of noncosmetic procedures, taking over the spot of top cosmetic surgery procedure from breast augmentation, despite the significant increase in that procedure (21 […]

When most people hear “Brazilian,” they think about removing fur, and at first blush nothing seems less appealing to women than furry breasts, but the newest breast implant approved for use in Australia is known as the furry Brazilian. The breast implants, which have been in use in Brazil since the 1960s and in Europe […]

The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery has released its statistics for cosmetic surgery procedures performed in 2007.As many experts have predicted, the cosmetic surgery market remains strong despite economic hard times.According to the ASPS, the number of procedures practiced on women in 2007 increased by one percent over those done in 2006, while men’s […]

Yesterday, Allergan, Inc, the maker of Botox, reported that it received a subpoena from the US Department of Justice regarding its promotion of Botox for use in treating headaches. Coming a short time after allegations that Botox (and a similar competing product) caused the death of 16 people, this newest development may unnerve some users […]

The red carpet at the Oscars is the biggest showcase of glamorous faces, fashions, and bodies in the world. Seen and commented on by far more people than possibly all the fashion shows in Milan, New York, and Paris combined, even with its viewership at an all-time low due to fallout from the recent writers’ […]

A Democratic assemblywoman in California announced Friday a law aimed at limiting the number of deaths from cosmetic surgery, dubbed the “Donda West law,” after the mother of rapper Kanye West, who died following plastic surgery by Dr. 90210 star Jan Adams. The law would require patients to receive physicals before undergoing elective cosmetic surgery, […]

According to an economic analysts, the cosmetic surgery market should be fairly resilient to the current economic downturn.This is in part because many cosmetic surgery patients are in a better position economically and are less subject to minor economic turndowns. It is also because the majority of cosmetic procedures, injectable non-invasive treatments, like Botox and […]

Many of us have negative feelings about our appearance, it seems that some people have a brain disorder that makes it very difficult for them to overcome these concerns.According to researchers at UCLA, the condition, known as body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), is related to a different method of processing visual imagery.This disorder goes beyond the […]

Rhinoplasty is surgery to reshape the nose by altering its size, angle, curves, or proportions. The procedure can address the nostrils and nasal tip, also. The surgery can take 1-3 hours and is usually performed on an out-patient basis with either general or local anesthesia with sedation. The surgery can be performed one of two […]

The most popular weight-loss surgery in the United States today, gastric bypass, limits the amount of food your stomach can hold and affects the body’s absorption of calories and nutrients. The Lap-Band is another option, but it reduces the size of the stomach through the placement of an inflatable band around the stomach, without altering […]