Archive for Cosmetic Surgery
Plastic Surgery in the Recession
People who receive plastic surgery and cosmetic treatments aren't all upper-income patients, in spite of the stereotype, and this means the tough economy will have an impact on the plastic surgery industry in 2009.
In a 2008 survey by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, some 27 percent of patients said they were considering less expensive options. That figure is up from 20 percent during the past years.
For example, a person may consider injections rather than a major surgery. Doctors Read more [...]
Plumping Up Your Lips With Injectable Fillers – Which One?
The most common method for lip augmentation is with injectable fillers. While other more surgical options exist such as lifts and implants, making the lip bigger by injections are quick, easy to do, and have instantaneous results. (notice that I did not say painless!) While five years ago, only two injectable filler options existed (collagen and a first-generation hyaluronic acid filler, Restylane), the choice between them was pretty clear. But as of today, there are now eight commerically-available Read more [...]
Natural Breast Augmentation – Stem Cells and Fat Transfer Instead of Implants
Have you heard of the new breast implants that don't use silicone or saline? In fact there are no implants at all. Your fat is the best replacement for the implant! Moving fat from your undesired areas into the breast sounds perfect. But how does it work, what can patients expect, and is it safe?
Natural breast augmentation is a relatively new procedure in the United States, but it has a long history and very successful following in Europe. There are very few physicians performing this Read more [...]
Body Contouring
People who suddenly lose weight without the help of exercise normally experience sagging of the skin usually on areas of the stomach and the buttocks. There are also people who undergone gastric bypass, which again causes extreme and tremendous weight loss, and experience sagging of the skin. The sagging of the skin usually happens after the individual has returned to a more normal weight.
This is can be extremely embarrassing because it give the appearance of wearing another pair of garments. Read more [...]
Cosmetic Surgery and Weight Loss
Sudden and tremendous weight loss can be dangerous to the body. If you are on an extreme diet without any help of exercise, your body can lose weight due to nutrient depravation and can result to some adverse effects to the organs of the body as well as the skin. There are several individuals who lose tremendous weight and end up having saggy skin. This problem can be corrected through a number of cosmetic surgery procedures.
However, preparing for a cosmetic surgery is also important. There may Read more [...]
Cosmetic Surgery and Fraud
Cosmetic surgery is popular. This fact causes some people to create their own make-believe medical experience and victimize innocent people. Recent studies show that most of the victims of unlicensed cosmetic surgery are everyday people, from those who are struggling to make ends meet to the considerably well-off looking on ways to improve their body while saving money.
There is an increasing number of Americans that fall victim to empty promises given by opportunists. The fact is, more people Read more [...]
Surprising Plastic Surgery Trends
In the past seven years plastic surgery has moved from a Hollywood-centered activity that was viewed as a medical curiosity of the famous and wealth to a mainstream practice that has drawn interest from almost everyone from all walks of life. There are now television shows, books, website and even full time blogs all dedicated to the wonders of plastic surgery and how it can change a person's life.
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons keeps statistics from all of its members about what how Read more [...]
Tips To Avoid Getting Bad Plastic Surgery
We have heard so many sad stories from people having painful experiences while receiving plastic surgery. These are very awful stories to find out. Read more [...]