Category Archives: News about Plastic Surgery
Liposuction results in rapid fat loss – making it a highly popular cosmetic procedure . But according to a new study, abdominal liposuction may put you at a higher risk for gaining unhealthy fat – if you’re sedentary. The study, … Continue reading
The ASAPS has recently release its fifteenth consecutive year of multi-specialty procedural statistics. Since 1997 the ASAPS has been educating both plastic surgeons and patients about trends in the plastic surgery industry. “For fifteen years these statistics have been a large part … Continue reading
Though it’s been a slow year economically nationwide, the plastic surgery industry is still going strong. According to the new 2011 statistics released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), more than 13.5 million cosmetic procedures were performed this … Continue reading
Similar to many breast cancer survivors, actress Suzanne Somers felt discouraged by how limited her options for breast reconstruction were, following a lumpectomy 12 years ago. These limitations are precisely what prompted Somers, a stage 1 breast cancer survivor, to … Continue reading
Oops. by Sara. Nel, on Flickr After outpatient surgery with anesthesia, older patients are more cautious behind the wheel than younger patients, according to a new study released by the American Society of Anesthesiologists. The study of 198 patients tested … Continue reading
Trump Taj Mahal casino recently announced a promotion that includes a plastic surgery prize worth 25k, the Associated Press reports. Trump Taj Mahal by shinya, on Flickr One lucky winner will be able to mix and match cosmetic procedures of … Continue reading
This month, the Journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons will release the results of new research on a study of cosmetic surgery and psychology. Previously, it was believed that cosmetic surgery had generally negative effects on patients and … Continue reading
Reporters Expose Problems at High Volume, Low Cost Cosmetic Surgery Clinics Last week, USA TODAY ran a front-page story and series of articles that explored controversy about surgical complications and even deaths occurring among people who had cosmetic surgery at … Continue reading
How common is plastic surgery after divorce? Do people do it to get revenge? Will it help reclaim your self-confidence? Watch this video from Fox Houston. It features Dr. Leopoldo Lapuerta, an ASPS plastic Surgeon who appears to discuss the … Continue reading
The syndicated advice column Dear Abby recently fielded a question about plastic surgery. A reader explains that she “dislikes the prevalence of plastic surgery and Botox in today’s society,” arguing that it gives young people an unhealthy perception of body … Continue reading
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