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High unemployment and austerity measures across Europe have not checked the continent’s sales in Botox and breast implants, according to a recent report in the Financial Times. This new report comes amidst recent statistics released by the International Society of … Continue reading
While Hollywood actors and actresses have made the US plastic surgery industry internationally famous, you may be surprised to learn that the United States doesn’t have the most cosmetic surgeries in terms of percentage of population. In fact, according to … Continue reading
Could breast implants impact your exercise routine? While most exercises are unaffected by breast implants, the increased size and projection of breasts after augmentation surgery can cause some changes in your balance and maneuverability. Breast augmentation patients with an active … Continue reading
On April 15, 2002, Botox Cosmetic received FDA approval and officially entered the US market, ushering in a new era of facial rejuvenation. The world’s most popular injectable cosmetic treatment will reach its 10th birthday on Sunday, April 15. According … Continue reading
According to a recent study published in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, patients undergoing liposuction or abdominoplasty experience “significant improvements in self-esteem and quality of life.” The study also revealed that these benefits were enhanced when the … Continue reading
While so-called “gummy bear” breast implants have been approved in Europe and Canada, the FDA has not approved them for use in the United States despite widespread demand, according to a recent article on ImplantInfo. A recent poll on the … Continue reading
With the rising popularity of body contouring surgeries such as the buttocks lift, it’s sad but not surprising to discover that a black market for these procedures has begun to develop in the US. Over the past two years, cases … Continue reading
“Cosmetic surgery patients are overwhelmingly white, so we wondered why. Is it because African Americans have an advantage in the age game?” Thus begins the fifth installment of ABC 20/20’s recent profile of the plastic surgery industry, which highlights the … Continue reading
Facelifts and Botox injections can dramatically enhance your appearance, but how can you maintain and preserve the results of your cosmetic procedures? An article on the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) website highlights some of the techniques that … Continue reading
The benefits of breast augmentation or breast lift surgery can extend far beyond the traditionally understood benefits of improved appearance and self-esteem. According to data collected by RealSelf.com, an online community for patients to share their experiences and knowledge about … Continue reading
