Non-Invasive Cosmetic Procedures a Trend in 2012

Cosmetic Surgery Blogger @ February 1, 2012 # No Comment Yet

Cosmetic procedures, both non-invasive and surgical forms, are continuously increasing in the US, according to a survey from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).  However, the organization said more patients are favoring non-surgical treatments such as Botox injection and soft tissue fillers.
In 2010, 13.1 million cosmetic procedures were performed in the country, with about [...]

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The Best Season to Have Plastic Surgery

Cosmetic Surgery Blogger @ January 26, 2012 # No Comment Yet

When is really the best time to have plastic surgery? Perhaps this is one of the most common questions of patients considering having the procedure.  While there is no exact answer on this matter, there are season-related factors which must be considered.
Traditionally, December is the month when most plastic surgeons are fully booked.  This is [...]

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Mother Gives 7-Year-Old Daughter Plastic Surgery Voucher

Cosmetic Surgery Blogger @ January 10, 2012 # No Comment Yet

It is quite appalling that a mother gave her 7-year-old daughter a £7,000-voucher for liposuction last Christmas.  According to recent reports, Sarah Burge, UK’s Human Barbie, has given her child this “unusual” gift instead of toys, clothes, and things her age will likely appreciate.
Just previously, Burge said that she gave her daughter a £6,000-voucher for [...]

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Plastic Surgery and Fat Transfer

Cosmetic Surgery Blogger @ January 6, 2012 # No Comment Yet

With the advances in US plastic surgery, patients can now use their own fats derived from their abdomen (or other areas where fatty deposits accumulate) to fill in the hollowed areas in the face such as the cheeks, temples, and lips.  But since plastic surgeons have recently developed ways to increase the survival rate of [...]

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Power-Assisted Liposuction Surgery

Cosmetic Surgery Blogger @ January 2, 2012 # No Comment Yet

With the advances in liposuction surgery, it has now become possible to treat small pockets of fats, minimize the surgical trauma on the surrounding tissue, and reduce the risk of complications.
Perhaps the most notable development is the tumescent liposuction which has allowed plastic surgeons to perform fat removal completely under local anesthesia.  This is not [...]

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