Nov 02, 2010: Pectoral implants give men a more masculine appearance
Many are familiar with breast implant surgery for women to help enhance their chest size, but some plastic surgeons are noticing more men are opting for pectoral implants.
Aug 10, 2010: Cosmetic procedure may help fix stretched ear lobes
Ear-stretching may be popular among today's youth, but, like most fads, it is only popular for so long, and individuals who have stretched their ears have often had to live with the large holes they have made for themselves.
Aug 10, 2010: Facelift procedure that claims to be scarless
Cosmetic surgeons in Beverly Hills, California, claim they have been using a technique that makes a facelift scarless.
Aug 02, 2010: New tummy tuck procedure gives patients another option
When most patients go in for a tummy tuck they have already lost a large amount of weight and are now just removing excess skin. Dr Matthew Schulman has seen cases in which the opposite is true, but has a solution for those who haven't lost the weight quite yet, KSAT 12 reports.
Jul 31, 2010: A Cinderella procedure for stilettos lovers
Women who love their high heels may have found a new procedure that will help prolong their stiletto wearing ways, the Daily Mail reports.
Jul 31, 2010: Breast augmentations without the use of implants
Breast augmentation procedures have become more advanced, and now women have the option to use something from their own body to enhance their chest.
Jul 26, 2010: Plastic surgery on the rise among youth in China
The cosmetic surgery industry in China has been booming, and instead of spending their summer vacation relaxing, Chinese high school and college students are going under the knife, AsiaOne.com reports.
Jul 16, 2010: New cosmetic surgery procedure to help eliminate stretch marks
A new treatment for stretch marks cuts down on recovery time and is both affordable and non-invasive.
Jul 12, 2010: Patients can have fat transfer for larger breasts
Cosmetic surgery is an ever evolving industry that introduces new procedures to help individuals perfect their bodies. The new tool for those seeking a larger bust without breast implants is a fat transplant.
Jul 07, 2010: Plastic surgery vacations on the rise
Opting to have cosmetic procedure performed is not a decision that should be made lightly. The operation may result in extended stays in hospitals and require long recovery times. To accommodate the needs of patients, there are now programs available, referred to as medical tourism,which provide packaged deals to women seeking cosmetic enhancements.
Jun 24, 2010: Foot facelifts may be the latest plastic surgery craze
Once the sun hits and the warm weather arrives, people kick off their boots and slip on a pair of comfortable sandals. The latest trend in cosmetic surgery now applies to our feet, making them even more presentable for the summer sand.
Jun 22, 2010: Mature women going under the knife in the UK
Plastic surgery firms in England have noticed a rise in patients ages 45 and older opting for some enhancements. Some are even having several procedures done over the course of a day, an option referred to as a TABBY.
Jun 21, 2010: Popularity of cosmetic procedures increased in 2009
The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) recently conducted a survey in which members and physicians were asked about performing cosmetic procedures, The Los Angeles Times reports.
Jun 16, 2010: Body lift surgery may not be for everyone
Body lift surgery is a multi-stage cosmetic procedure where the entire body is re-sculpted, returning it to its former self before pregnancy, weight loss and aging changed it.
Jun 11, 2010: New breast augmentation procedure appears promising
Cosmetic surgery has come a long way over the last few decades, with new procedures being introduced to the public that have revolutionized the industry. Plastic surgeons in Phoenix, Arizona, are using a new method during breast augmentation procedures.
May 24, 2010: Ultrasound assisted liposuction allows for easier body sculpting
Patients considering plastic surgery need to know the latest scientific innovations in the rapidly-advancing field. For example, scar treatment has come a long way, with silicone ointments and gels quickly and effectively diminishing scars that result from plastic surgery.
May 17, 2010: Eyelid surgery can improve vision
The increasingly popular procedure of eyelid surgery can actually improve one's vision in certain cases, according to UKMedix News. However, the scars left from such procedures can significantly mar a patient's post-op appearance. By using silicone-based scar treatment products, patients can ensure that they achieve the look they desire
May 04, 2010: 3-D software shows patients what they'll look like after plastic surgery
A plastic surgeon in Delray Beach, Florida, is using new 3-D software to show patients the effects of their plastic surgery before going under the knife. The software does not account for the common scars that occur after facial surgery, which can be treated with the use of silicone gel sheeting.
May 03, 2010: Plastic surgery innovation allows for hands-free breast augmentation
One of the drawbacks that women frequently cite in not opting to get breast augmentation surgery is the pain and scars that can be left from the procedure.
Apr 30, 2010: Brazilian government declares plastic surgery tax-deductible
Brazil, a country where plastic surgery is becoming increasingly popular, has recently ruled that plastic surgery is tax-deductible.
Apr 29, 2010: Jury still out on laser lipo
Laser-assisted liposuction is the latest innovation in plastic surgery to be debated among the medical community.
Apr 27, 2010: Plastic surgeons discuss innovations at annual convention
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery met in Washington D.C. this weekend for their annual convention.
Apr 26, 2010: Patients can now opt to stay awake for breast augmentation surgery
A new procedure allows those considering breast augmentation surgery to skip the anesthesia and stay awake for the entire procedure.
Apr 23, 2010: Marathon surgery yields world's first full face transplant
A team of surgeons in Barcelona have successfully carried out the world's first full face transplant on an unnamed man who had accidentally blown off part of his face with a gun years before.
Apr 20, 2010: Ramirez: Beauty is "bone deep"
A new study performed by the University of Rochester has revealed that one of the reasons that we lose our beauty as we age is because facial bones deteriorate as our height shrinks, a subtle effect of aging.
Apr 19, 2010: Louisiana plastic surgeons present new developments in liposuction techniques
Plastic surgery is all about making a patient look and feel better about themselves and their appearance.
Apr 15, 2010: New study shows weight loss surgery could make for easier pregnancies
As liposuction and tummy tucks became increasingly popular, weight loss procedures became the vanguard of modern plastic surgery.
Apr 12, 2010: Scar treatment could help new surgical procedure give Washington woman a new face
Facial scars are always difficult for an individual to deal with.
Apr 07, 2010: New surgical procedure could lead to easier scar treatment
Dealing with a facial or neck scar can be difficult for anyone, yet a new medical procedure that leaves shorter scars for thyroid patients may make scar treatment much easier for patients going under the knife.
Mar 18, 2010: Plastic surgery becoming more popular among African Americans
In some circles, such as Hollywood and the communities of Silicon Valley, plastic surgery has not only become accepted, but routine.
Mar 16, 2010: New lip implant technique may leave a neck scar
As an alternative to collagen, some cosmetic surgeons in the U.S. have begun giving women fuller lips using muscle taken from the patient's neck.
Mar 11, 2010: Weight loss procedures go scarless
With more than 100 million Americans currently considered obese or overweight, more people are turning to liposuction and other cosmetic surgery procedures to manage their weight.
Mar 01, 2010: Jerseys Shore star may opt for silicone breast implants
When a celebrity is on TV several times a week, carousing on the beach and nestled into a hot tub in a bikini, her breasts are bound to get some attention.
Feb 25, 2010: New methods of surgery, scar treatment emerge
British doctors are currently experimenting with a surgery technique that uses so-called "da Vinci robots" that will reportedly be less invasive, and leave a smaller scar after surgery.
Feb 19, 2010: Mesh liner, silicone scar treatment may improve breast augmentation surgery
Researchers are currently developing a silk mesh product that may make breast augmentation more attractive by promising to keep breast implants properly placed.
Feb 12, 2010: Indian hospital performs scar-free tissue harvesting surgery
The Sahara Hospital recently became the first hospital in India's state, Uttar Pradesh, to be able to perform a type of plastic surgery known as endoscopic flap harvesting, in which patients are left with no scars.
Feb 03, 2010: Chicago plastic surgeon concerned with scar treatment
A plastic surgeon operating in Chicago, Illinois, has developed a new method for performing rhinoplasty that limits side effects such as infections, thinning of the skin and facial scars.
Feb 01, 2010: Surgeons: More men face scars from breast procedures
An increase in the number of male breast reduction surgeries performed over the past year may urge a corresponding jump in the demand for surgical breast scar treatments.
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