Rice Test Before Breast Implant Surgery

Cosmetic Surgery Blogger @ May 16, 2012 # No Comment Yet

The implant size is probably the most important issue if you are considering breast augmentation surgery.  Take note that plastic surgeons don’t use the term “cup” when describing the volume of breast implants because this is not an accurate measurement; in fact, each bra manufacturer may have its own interpretation.
Doctors use cubic centimeters or cc [...]

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Breast Implants, Costs, and Health Insurance

Cosmetic Surgery Blogger @ May 8, 2012 # No Comment Yet

As with any cosmetic or elective surgery, breast implant is not covered by health insurance unless the device is going to be used in breast reconstruction after mastectomy.  But aside from the upfront cost of the procedure, you also have to consider other related expenses and the ramifications of having implants.
* The average cost of [...]

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Woman Fakes Breast Cancer to Raise Money for Plastic Surgery

Cosmetic Surgery Blogger @ May 7, 2012 # No Comment Yet

In an effort to raise funds for her breast augmentation surgery, a 27-year-old Arizona woman lied to her family, friends, and co-workers saying she had breast cancer and needed double mastectomy and breast reconstruction.
Jami Lynn Toler, who worked at a local hospice, has been charged with fraud and theft, police authorities said.

Toler’s former co-workers said [...]

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Plastic Surgery Remains Popular Amidst European Debt Crisis

Cosmetic Surgery Blogger @ May 4, 2012 # No Comment Yet

Despite the ongoing debt crisis and high unemployment rate in the Eurozone (10.9 percent as of this writing), it is surprising to know that its plastic surgery industry is posting continues growth.  In fact, Greece and Italy ranked second and third, respectively, in the list of countries with the highest number of cosmetic procedures in [...]

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Tara Reid Annoyed by Questions About Her Plastic Surgery

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

For several years, Tara Reid seems to be the favorite of showbiz writers and bloggers talking about plastic surgery.  But unfortunately, the Hollywood actress often landed on the list of worst cosmetic results, something which she has managed to brush off until recently.
During an interview about her new movie, “American Pie: Reunion,” Reid was asked [...]

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