The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) relates that one of the most popular cosmetic plastic surgery procedures performed in the United States is liposuction, or simply lipo. Nearly 350,000 people underwent the procedure in 2008 alone. People decide to have it done when exercise and dieting don’t give them the results they want. Lipo [...]
Often seen as the opposite of breast augmentations, breast reduction surgery is a surgical procedure that involves a reduction in the size of the breasts by removing fat, glandular tissue and skin. Once the extra fat, tissue and skin have been removed, the breasts are then reshaped and moved to a higher position on the [...]
If you are one of hundreds of thousands of people who feel there is something wrong with the way their lips look and want a safe and easy correction, then you should consider having a lip augmentation procedure performed. If you were to open a fashion magazine right at this moment, you will immediately see [...]
It is a myth that silicone implants raise the risk of breast cancer. Extensive studies performed in 2006 in Sweden have addressed this hypothesis. A definitive study examined any potential link between silicone and breast cancer, and it was conclusive that it does not raise the risk for the disease. An interesting twist from the [...]
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If you are considering getting breast implants, but are overwhelmed by where to begin, know that choosing a certified plastic surgeon and asking the right questions is critical. A fact not well known is that anyone with a medical degree and a license to practice medicine can call themselves a plastic surgeon. Do you really [...]
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The latest numbers from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) show that in 2005, 185,000 women and 1500 men were diagnosed with breast cancer. It is one of the top ten causes of death for women in the United States, and because younger women are more keenly aware of their family history of breast cancer, [...]
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As women age and elasticity of their skin diminishes, their breasts will tend to sag and lose their shape. This results in drooping breasts. A breast lift can be performed to help remedy this situation. A does not permanently lift the breasts, since the aging process will eventually lead to sagging again. The procedure does [...]
For many people battling belly fat with diet and exercise, results are limited and this can be frustrating. You do have other options if you want immediate results, or your doctor has determined that no amount of diet or exercise on your part will resolve the issue. The aesthetic, cosmetic surgery procedure known as a [...]
Did you know that the number one cosmetic plastic surgery procedure performed in the United States today is breast augmentation? It’s true. More women have had their breasts augmented than any other aesthetic plastic surgery to date. The reasons why women choose to do so are varied, but the most popular reasons are the desire [...]
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