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Apr

Fat Transfer Causes Confusion on Mammograms, Study Finds

Published: April 15, 2011

A new study warns against fat transfer for breast augmentation, saying it can cause false suspicion of breast cancer on follow-up mammograms. The study, published in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (PRS) journal found that mammographic changes occurring after the fat transfer procedure — in which fat from other parts of the … Continue reading Fat Transfer Causes Confusion on Mammograms, Study Finds →

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Mar

More Men Are Going Under the Knife for Plastic Surgery

Published: March 23, 2011

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) has released new statistics that reveal plastic surgery for men is on the rise. Cosmetic plastic surgery procedures in men were up 2 percent in 2010 compared to 2009, and some surgical procedures had significant increases, including facelifts (up 14 percent) and liposuction (up 7 percent). This trend … Continue reading More Men Are Going Under the Knife for Plastic Surgery →

15

Mar

Plastic Surgeons Have Increasing Importance in the E.R.

Published: March 15, 2011

Plastic surgery is gaining importance in the emergency room according to authors of a new study from Turkey. The findings aren’t surprising considering many plastic surgeons are trained in reconstruction techniques. The researchers pointed out that “progresses in microsurgery and their adaptation to trauma surgery have contributed considerably to the increasing significance of plastic and … Continue reading Plastic Surgeons Have Increasing Importance in the E.R. →

11

Mar

TODAY Show Features Breast Augmentation & Reduction Patients

Published: March 11, 2011

Two women achieved their preferred breast size through breast surgery: one with breast augmentation and the other with breast reduction surgery. They recently shared their stories on the TODAY Show’s Life Changers series. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Erica said before her breast augmentation she described herself as … Continue reading TODAY Show Features Breast Augmentation & Reduction Patients →

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Feb

N.Y. Times Explores Ethnic Differences in Plastic Surgery

Published: February 24, 2011

Different ethnic groups are choosing plastic surgery that is “tailored to their cultural preferences and ideals of beauty,” according to an article in the New York Times. It found there are procedure trends within different ethnic groups in New York City. “When a patient comes in from a certain ethnic background and of a certain … Continue reading N.Y. Times Explores Ethnic Differences in Plastic Surgery →

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Feb

ASPS Statistics Show Plastic Surgery Up Five Percent in 2010

Published: February 10, 2011

New statistics released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) showed that 13.1 million cosmetic plastic surgery procedures were performed last year in the United States, a 5 percent increase from 2009. The Society links the increase to the rise in consumer confidence. “The financial markets are at a two year high, we’re seeing … Continue reading ASPS Statistics Show Plastic Surgery Up Five Percent in 2010 →

17

Jan

Teens May Consider Plastic Surgery to Combat Teasing

Published: January 17, 2011

Good Morning America recently investigated a new phenomenon in which teens consider plastic surgery to avoid appearance-related teasing. Michelle Martin, one teen featured in the segment, had a breast augmentation at 19 after years of being teased for having a small chest. Martin said the recovery and scars from the surgery were a small price … Continue reading Teens May Consider Plastic Surgery to Combat Teasing →

11

Jan

Winter Specials Make it a Good Season for Plastic Surgery

Published: January 11, 2011

If you’re considering plastic surgery this year, getting it in the winter season offers several benefits: there are often plastic surgery specials to take advantage of, and if you get your procedures done this winter you’ll be ready when summer comes. The Boston Herald reported on this trend, and one doctor said that some of … Continue reading Winter Specials Make it a Good Season for Plastic Surgery →

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Dec

Plastic Surgery Predictions for 2011

Published: December 28, 2010

Looking ahead to the New Year, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) spoke with plastic surgeons around the country to come up with a list of “predictions” for plastic surgery in 2011. Three areas where they see growth is facelifts, injectables, and body contouring. As the economy improves, the society believes the demand … Continue reading Plastic Surgery Predictions for 2011 →

17

Dec

Despite Initial Scalp Numbness, Most Patient would Undergo Brow Lift Again

Published: December 17, 2010

As the forehead naturally descends with aging, it can age the face by causing frown lines, creases across the forehead and a low or sagging brow. Brow lift surgery helps minimize these characteristic. The traditional open brow lift and the endoscopic brow lift are the common techniques used to perform the surgery. The open brow … Continue reading Despite Initial Scalp Numbness, Most Patient would Undergo Brow Lift Again →

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Fat Transfer Causes Confusion on Mammograms, Study Finds

More Men Are Going Under the Knife for Plastic Surgery

Plastic Surgeons Have Increasing Importance in the E.R.

TODAY Show Features Breast Augmentation & Reduction Patients

N.Y. Times Explores Ethnic Differences in Plastic Surgery

ASPS Statistics Show Plastic Surgery Up Five Percent in 2010

Teens May Consider Plastic Surgery to Combat Teasing

Winter Specials Make it a Good Season for Plastic Surgery

Plastic Surgery Predictions for 2011

Despite Initial Scalp Numbness, Most Patient would Undergo Brow Lift Again

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