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Oct

Facelift Patients Report High Satisfaction after Surgery, Study Finds

Published: October 31, 2010

More than 96 percent of facelift patients reported a more youthful appearance after surgery and felt they looked about 11 years younger, on average, because of the surgery, according to a new study. Dr. Eric Swanson, the study’s author, says that patient satisfaction and the effects of surgery on quality of life are two of … Continue reading Facelift Patients Report High Satisfaction after Surgery, Study Finds →

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Sep

Largest International Meeting of Plastic Surgeons to Convene in Toronto

Published: September 29, 2010

The largest international meeting of plastic surgeons will start on October 1 in Toronto and will feature new developments and trends in plastic surgery. Sponsored by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), Plastic Surgery 2010 will draw about 5,000 surgeons, medical personnel and industry representatives to learn about the hottest topics, technologies and research … Continue reading Largest International Meeting of Plastic Surgeons to Convene in Toronto →

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Sep

New Study Looks at Timing of Breast Reconstruction after Mastectomy

Published: September 27, 2010

A study in the September issue of the Archives of Surgery found that approximately half of women who need radiation therapy after having a mastectomy with immediate breast reconstruction develop complications that require additional surgery. The trend toward immediate reconstruction “has turned into a runaway train,” said researcher Dr. Rodney Pommier, professor of surgery at … Continue reading New Study Looks at Timing of Breast Reconstruction after Mastectomy →

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Sep

Plastic Surgeons on How Patients Can Avoid “Buyer’s Remorse” after Surgery

Published: September 5, 2010

Reality TV star Heidi Montag—infamous for having 10 plastic surgery procedures in one day, including a breast augmentation that gave her a G cup—is looking to get a breast reduction, according to ABC News. The story looks at the issue of “buyer’s remorse” after plastic surgery and whether it is increasing. Plastic surgeons surveyed have … Continue reading Plastic Surgeons on How Patients Can Avoid “Buyer’s Remorse” after Surgery →

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Aug

Liposuction is Top Plastic Surgery Procedure in the World

Published: August 16, 2010

The first-ever reliable international plastic surgery data, collected by the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), revealed that liposuction was the most-performed plastic surgery procedure in the world in 2009. The statistics, which were obtained and analyzed by independent statistical specialists, showed that liposuction represented about 19 percent of all surgery procedures. It was … Continue reading Liposuction is Top Plastic Surgery Procedure in the World →

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Jul

Breast Surgery More Efficient in Surgery Center Compared to Hospital

Published: July 28, 2010

A study published in the American Journal of Surgery found that breast surgery is safe in both the hospital and ambulatory surgery center settings, with no significant difference in complications. However, it did find that the total time spent at the facility was on average 69 minutes shorter at the surgery center. The authors were … Continue reading Breast Surgery More Efficient in Surgery Center Compared to Hospital →

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Jul

Does Beauty Give You an Edge on a Job?

Published: July 23, 2010

An article titled “The Beauty Advantage” on Newsweek.com argues that the quest to look good isn’t just “a vain pursuit” and that beauty can affect your career. In today’s economy looking good is something that can’t be dismissed as frivolous, according to author Jessica Bennett. “Economists have long recognized what’s been dubbed the ‘beauty premium’—the … Continue reading Does Beauty Give You an Edge on a Job? →

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Jul

Beauty Website Launches with Videos & Month of Prizes

Published: July 8, 2010

A new consumer website by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) was launched this week: Project Beauty aims to “cut through the clutter” and answer consumers’ beauty-related questions: What treatments work? Which don’t? How can you tell if a product is legitimate or just marketing hype? Although sponsored by the cosmetic surgery society, … Continue reading Beauty Website Launches with Videos & Month of Prizes →

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Jun

The Dangers of Some Plastic Surgery “Bargains”

Published: June 29, 2010

If you’ve ever seen billboards or ads for discounted plastic surgery, beware, it may be too good to be true, according to a recent posting on AOL’s Stylelist website. Some of these “bargains” could be at the cost of safety. “To get the cost down, they could be cutting back on things like general anesthesia. … Continue reading The Dangers of Some Plastic Surgery “Bargains” →

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Jun

Men Embrace the Benefits of Cosmetic Surgery

Published: June 25, 2010

The “mommy makeover” is a cosmetic surgery trend in which new moms get several procedures—typically a breast augmentation, tummy tuck, and/or breast lift—to help return their bodies to their pre-pregnancy shape. Although women receive the majority of plastic surgery, more men, often dads, are electing for cosmetic procedures. According to recent statistics from the American … Continue reading Men Embrace the Benefits of Cosmetic Surgery →

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Plastic Surgery

Facelift Patients Report High Satisfaction after Surgery, Study Finds

Largest International Meeting of Plastic Surgeons to Convene in Toronto

New Study Looks at Timing of Breast Reconstruction after Mastectomy

Plastic Surgeons on How Patients Can Avoid “Buyer’s Remorse” after Surgery

Liposuction is Top Plastic Surgery Procedure in the World

Breast Surgery More Efficient in Surgery Center Compared to Hospital

Does Beauty Give You an Edge on a Job?

Beauty Website Launches with Videos & Month of Prizes

The Dangers of Some Plastic Surgery “Bargains”

Men Embrace the Benefits of Cosmetic Surgery

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