ASPS Reports Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Down in 2009, Up 69% in ...

SubscribeASPS Reports Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Down in 2009, Up 69% in First Decade of New MillenniumConsumer Interest Continues to Rise According to RealSelf.com StudyARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. - Although it's been a sluggish year for plastic surgery due to the economy, the long-term outlook is more encouraging. According to statistics released today by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), 12.5 million cosmetic plastic surgery procedures were performed in the United States in 2009, down 1 percent from 2008; up 69 percent since 2000. Nearly 5.2 million reconstructive plastic surgery [more...]

Date: 2010-04-27 22:07:59

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Children and Lawn Mowers, a Dangerous Combination

The Rudie family knows all too well how dangerous lawn mowing can be when proper safety precautions are not taken. In July 2009, Mrs. Brenda Rudie's two-year-old son Brandon suffered devastating facial injuries in a lawn mower accident. His father was mowing the lawn and Brandon was in a cart behind him with his 5-year-old cousin. Somehow Brandon fell out of the front and his father backed up, accidentally running him over. "We never thought this would happen. We thought he was safe," said Mrs. Rudie. "Brandon had deep cuts on the left side of his face - to the bone, his ear was severed, and [more...]

Date: 2010-06-08 07:00:00

Plastic Surgeons, Breast Surgeons Urge Team Approach to Breast ...

Advocating the need for a medical Team Approach in the treatment and recovery from breast cancer, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), in partnership with the American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBS), urges breast cancer patients and their physicians to insist that their treatment be handled by a team of healthcare physicians with the appropriate expertise for each procedure and level of care. The Team Approach to breast cancer care brings together an interdisciplinary group of key medical professionals - gynecologist, radiologist, breast surgeon, medical oncologist, and a [more...]

Date: 2010-05-23 07:00:00

New Survey Shows Interest in Cosmetic Surgery is Up - Body ...

*Note: Findings in the chart are based on adults who would get cosmetic work done if money were not an issue. "We were curious to learn whether the reported decline in cosmetic surgery and procedures in 2009 was due to factors beyond the economy, such as a cultural shift away from cosmetic treatments," said Tom Seery, president of RealSelf.com. "The survey found that this is not the case, and that interest in cosmetic makeovers is significant and expanding, especially by those seeking solutions to aging and body contouring, specifically post-pregnancy. This is in line with what we've seen in [more...]

Date: 2010-04-27 22:07:56

Rischio » Blog Archive » How To Have A Successful Plastic Surgery

The reason you must do research before selecting a plastic surgeon is that, unlike other medical specialties, plastic surgery requires the surgeon to be part doctor and part artist. A skilled plastic surgeons is able to sculpt the body in a way that looks natural, so that it is not obvious they have had a procedure done. Knowing how important the skill of the surgeon is, start your search by first learning what certifications a qualified surgeon should have to be qualified to perform the procedure or procedures you are seeking. You may find it hard to believe, but in many states, a surgeon [more...]

Date: 2010-10-07 21:04:55

Is having a dimple surgery dangerous? | London Cosmetic Surgery

I desperately wants to have dimples on my cheeks. I had read about many unsuccessful cosmetic surgery like nose surgery,lip surgery,etc… Like in some nose job,plastic surgeons break bones…etc.Is it the same procedure for having dimples on cheeks? Is surgery to have dimples also dangerous like other cosmetic surgeries? HELP ME OUT PLSSSS! Tagged as: bones, cheeks, cosmetic surgery, dimples, lip surgery, nose job, nose surgery A description… A dimple creation surgery needs an approximate 30 minutes to complete and is carried out under local anesthetic. The surgeon places a punch [more...]

Date: 2010-09-24 12:26:40

Use Plastic Surgery To Get The Body You Want

For example, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery has stated that, in 2009 alone, there were over 10 million plastic surgery procedures done in the USA. Much of this rapid growth is due to advances in technology that have made plastic surgery techniques both safer and more affordable, as well as cutting down on recovery time. Another factor is the prevalence in our society of people who are not satisfied with the way they look, with one survey showing that 56 percent of women in the USA are dissatisfied with their body image. The baby boomer generation is starting to realize [more...]

Date: 2010-10-02 10:37:21

You Could Fix That Little Defect With Plastic Surgery

For example, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery has stated that, in 2009 alone, there were over 10 million plastic surgery procedures done in the USA. A lot of this increase is because of technology advances that have increased efficiency and made surgical techniques safer, more affordable, and more convenient than ever. Also adding to the reasons for the increase is the overwhelming number of women in the US who are not happy with their appearance, with one study reporting that 56 percent are dissatisfied with their body image and 34 percent with breast size. With the baby [more...]

Date: 2010-10-03 18:05:50

Plastic Surgery in Costa Rica | Universal Plastic Surgery - Costa Rica

Submitted by Dr. Carlos Centeno on Mon, 09/27/2010 - 04:54. Plastic surgery is in high demand these days. Universal Plastic Surgery in San Jose, Costa Rica is one of the clinics that provides all cosmetic and reconstructive procedures at its location. Dr. Carlos Centeno, a well-renown plastic surgeon in Costa Rica has performed thousands of procedures in over 30 years of successful practice in the emerging country of Costa Rica. Many patients seeking plastic surgery services in markets like the United States, Canada and the UK find their perfect medical destination in Costa Rica. The quality [more...]

Date: 2010-09-27 04:54:07

Arm Lift / Brachioplasty | More Fat Loss Tips Diet Programs

Sumber: http://www.plasticsurgery.org/Patients_and_Consumers/Procedures/Cosmetic_Procedures/Arm_Lift.htmlarm lift iowa brachioplasty iowa Arm lift, also known as brachioplasty, is one of the many procedures available at the Iowa offices of Dr. Albert E. Cram. Sumber: http://www.icplasticsurgery.com/body_brachioplasty.htmarm lift seattle brachioplasty bellevue What can arm lift surgery achieve? The purpose of brachioplasty surgery is to reduce the There are a variety of arm lift procedures, and the procedure must be Sumber: http://www.seattleface.com/html/brachioplasty.phpbrachioplasty and arm [more...]

Date: 2010-10-05 12:36:19

nose job plastic surgery? | London Cosmetic Surgery

nose job plastic surgery? by admin on September 15, 2010 in nose surgery is it a plastic nose or do they brake the nose to make it smaller? whys it called plastic surgery? thank you Tagged as: plastic nose, plastic [more...]

Date: 2010-09-15 12:55:42

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