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Jul 02, 2008 - Sclerotherapy for Spider Veins..
Sclerotherapy - this is the most common treatment for both spider veins and varicose veins... Read more >

Apr 21, 2008 - Liposuction For Men..
Liposuction For Men, Some men want to get rid of fat to look better. They can have a special surgery for that. Fat is sucked from the body in a process called liposuction... Read more >

Mar 14, 2008 - Body Image Loving Yourself Inside and Out..
Patients with a strong self-image, who are bothered by a physical characteristic that they'd like to improve or change... Read more >

Feb 04, 2008 - New US Drama Outrages Plastic Surgeons..
Imagine that you are a hotshot Miami plastic surgeon and you've just had an unfortunate... Read more >

Jan 21, 2008 - Cosmetic Procedures on the Rise..
That's the amount Americans spent last year improving their appearances with the help of cosmetic surgery, wrinkle fillers, facelifts, fat suctioning and other beautifyin... Read more >

Dec 14, 2007 - Partial Face Transplant Patient Doing Well..
The surgery was the first ever partial face transplantation and, as such, continues to break new ground... Read more >

Dec 07, 2007 - Product contains drug ingredient, makes unapp..
At the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Marshals seized today 12,682 applicator tubes of Age Intervention Eyelash, a product that may... Read more >

Dec 05, 2007 - Alternative Medical Therapy Guide From The FD..
Alternative medicine is often described as any medical practice or intervention ... Read more >

Dec 03, 2007 - Surgery More Likely than Angioplasty To Relie..
Surgery More Likely than Angioplasty To Relieve Pain for Patients with Coronary Artery Disease... Read more >

Nov 18, 2007 - Non-Invasive Fat-Melting Procedures – Hype or..
Plastic surgeons may be looking at a new era in cosmetic plastic surgery if non- and minimally-invasive procedures and new technologies to melt unwanted fat... Read more >

Oct 26, 2007 - Unique Military–Civilian Hospital Collaborati..
This September, he began a series of facial reconstructive surgeries that will take several months to complete... Read more >

Oct 19, 2007 - Body Image Has Little Influence on Desire for..
A person’s overall level of body satisfaction has no influence on whether they are interested in most forms of cosmetic plastic surgery... Read more >

Oct 12, 2007 - Risks Associated with Face Transplant May Be ..
Face transplants, once on the fringe of medicine, may eventually become more mainstream because of new estimates that suggest the risk of tissue rejection might be lower... Read more >

Oct 05, 2007 - Cosmetic Treatments Meets Amazing Reconstruct..
The demand for more inventive, less invasive procedures for the face and all areas of the body continues to increase... Read more >

Sep 25, 2007 - Coalition Applauds Bill to Repeal Cosmetic Su..
The repeal bill was introduced by Assemblyman Joseph Cryan, the original sponsor of the cosmetic surgery tax bill in 2004... Read more >

Sep 18, 2007 - Plastic Surgeons Make Scientific Leaps in Wou..
Plastic surgeons have been busy researching ways to repair wounds and extreme facial trauma... Read more >

Sep 13, 2007 - Cosmetic Plastic Surgery ..
More than 325,000 tummy tuck, breast augmentation and breast lift procedures were performed on women ages 20-39 in 2006... Read more >

Sep 11, 2007 - Bubble-based Technology to Test, Treat Eyes B..
University of Texas at Austin is developing a new tool that could improve the outcome of laser eye surgery and address common eye conditions... Read more >

Aug 28, 2007 - Patients Positively Weigh In On Liposuction..
Liposuction is one of the most satisfying procedures for patients and most effective at eliminating localized fat... Read more >

Aug 21, 2007 - Plastic Surgeons Analyze Impact of Silicone..
ASPS Member Surgeons predict they will perform up to 25 percent more breast augmentations in the next 12 months... Read more >

Aug 19, 2007 - Cosmetic Surgery and Nonsurgical Cosmetic Tre..
There are a huge range of surgical and non-surgical treatments available in hospitals, clinics and beauty salons.... Read more >

Aug 14, 2007 - Landmark Discovery in Manipulating Fat Could ..
Physicians and researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center revealed they may have discovered a natural way to fill-in pesky crow’s feet... Read more >

Aug 07, 2007 - Study Reveals Facial Aging Does Not Occur Uni..
Plastic surgeons will be able to more accurately pinpoint trouble areas and use injectable fillers to add volume to individual sections of the face... Read more >

Jul 31, 2007 - ASPS Reports, Reconstructive Plastic Surgery ..
More than 5.2 million reconstructive plastic surgery procedures were performed last year... Read more >

Jul 17, 2007 - New Thermosurgery Technology Offers Skin Canc..
The device that delivers the hyperthermia treatment uses a handheld applicator about the size of a ball-point pen... Read more >

Jul 15, 2007 - Cosmetic Surgery Techniques Can Enhance Thyro..
Cosmetic surgery techniques, such as having a patient sit or stand while incision sites are marked so they blend into natural lines of the body, can improve the aesthetic... Read more >

Jul 10, 2007 - A High-Tech Weapon in the Fight Against Aging..
Laser resurfacing is a very controlled burning procedure during which a laser vaporizes superficial layers of facial skin... Read more >

Jul 03, 2007 - Discovery in Manipulating Fat Could Revolutio..
The study could revolutionize aspects of cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery, says the ASPS.... Read more >

Jun 26, 2007 - Aesthetic Surgeons Sort through Data on New F..
We now have a well-designed trial demonstrating that SmartLipo TM does not have any significant advantages over standard liposuction, that it may increase operative time.... Read more >

Jun 12, 2007 - Blepharoplasty the Repair of Droopy Eyelids..
As with any surgery, blepharoplasty carries some risks, such as infection or reaction to the anesthetics. ... Read more >

Jun 06, 2007 - Cosmetic Surgery Review..
Patients requesting cosmetic surgery are generally well, so surgical risks should be minimal.... Read more >

May 30, 2007 - 10.2 Million Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Procedu..
Reconstructive plastic surgery steady at 5.4 million procedures, ASPS reports.... Read more >

May 24, 2007 - Cosmetic Procedures on the Rise Again..
Botox, liposuction among the most popular procedures.... Read more >

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May 03, 2007 - Childhood Obesity and Liposuction Are Not a G..
Childhood Obesity and Liposuction Are Not a Good Mix... Read more >

Apr 17, 2007 - The Price of Vanity? Try $12.2 billion..
About 11.5 million cosmetic procedures were performed overall in the United States in 2006, according to the latest survey released by the ASAPS... Read more >

Apr 13, 2007 - Port-Wine Stains Can Return After Laser Treat..
Laser treatment of port-wine stains can lighten these disfiguring facial blemishes, but its effect may not be permanent... Read more >

Mar 19, 2007 - National Group Releasing Tenth Annual Cosmeti..
Survey Shows Nearly 11.5 Million Cosmetic Procedures in 2006... Read more >

Mar 07, 2007 - Patients Agree They Should Have Done More Hom..
Findings suggest that some additional knowledge about potential side effects and complications may have improved patients surgical experience and outcome... Read more >

Feb 27, 2007 - Breast Cancer Patients Unhappy with Outcome o..
approximately one-third of all patients are unhappy with how their breasts look after undergoing breast conservation therapy and many would consider reconstruction... Read more >

Feb 19, 2007 - Liposuction Helps Some African American Women..
Because of adverse scarring prone to darker skinned patients, some African American women may choose not to have breast reduction... Read more >

Feb 05, 2007 - Breast Asymmetry Surgery Improves Quality of ..
Breast augmentation, breast lift, and breast reduction are commonly used to correct breast asymmetry and create balance between the breasts... Read more >

Feb 01, 2007 - Women Could Say Goodbye to Dimpled Thighs wit..
Women may have a fighting chance to diminish the appearance of cellulite through collagenase enzyme injections... Read more >

Jan 16, 2007 - Plastic Surgeons Pave Way for Facial Bone Tra..
Plastic surgeons are testing ways to extend facial transplantation to include not only skin and tissue but bone as well... Read more >

Jan 03, 2007 - Some Patients Stop Needing Antidepressant Med..
A significant number of patients stopped taking antidepressant medication after undergoing plastic surgery... Read more >

Dec 28, 2006 - Extreme Makeover, Baby Boomer Edition..
Turning back the clock by turning to a smorgasbord of cosmetic and surgical procedures continues to be a growing obsession with middle-aged Americans.... Read more >

Dec 14, 2006 - CT Scans Aid Facial Reconstruction..
High-tech scanning could help make better, more natural-looking implants for patients with facial deformities, researchers report.... Read more >

Nov 30, 2006 - FDA Approves Silicone Gel-Filled Breast Impla..
Silicone gel-filled breast implants made by two companies for breast reconstruction in women of all ages and breast augmentation in women ages 22 and older.... Read more >

Nov 16, 2006 - Functional Rhinoplasty Relieves Septal Deviat..
Plastic surgery may boost airway function in people with severe nasal obstructions, a new study finds.... Read more >

Nov 01, 2006 - Botox Shots Help Kids With Cerebral Palsy..
Botox injections can help strengthen weak muscles and possibly restore normal movement in children with cerebral palsy.... Read more >

Oct 17, 2006 - Many Women Suffer From Uneven Breasts..
Breast surgery can considerably elevate quality of life and self-esteem... Read more >

Oct 04, 2006 - Cosmetic Surgical And Non-surgical Procedures..
The leading surgical procedure is liposuction... Read more >

Sep 19, 2006 - Consider Hand Rejuvenation..
Fat injections can be used to plump up hands and reduce the visibility of veins... Read more >

Sep 12, 2006 - Plastic Surgery Breast Reconstruction After C..
About 80 percent of breast implants in the United States are for cosmetic reasons and 20 percent for breast reconstruction after breast cancer surgery... Read more >

Aug 29, 2006 - Laser Plastic Surgery For Facial Resurfacing..
Laser resurfacing is a very controlled burning procedure during which a laser vaporizes superficial layers of facial skin... Read more >

Aug 14, 2006 - Laser Useful For Severe Facial Acne Solution..
After three treatments, average acne lesion counts were reduced by about 75 percent and 70 percent with the low and high dose treatment... Read more >

Jul 31, 2006 - Contour Thread Face Lift Is A Low-Risk Altern..
Thread lifts can be an alternative to a face lift for patients who want lifting and tightening of their cheeks, mid-face, jowls or eyebrows... Read more >

Jun 23, 2006 - Face Patient Transplant Surgery..
The patient, a 38-year-old French woman, became severely disfigured after her dog attacked her in May... Read more >

May 11, 2006 - California Face Lift Surgery Study On Steroid..
A prospective, randomized study of 30 consecutive patients... Read more >

Apr 26, 2006 - Silicone Implants Don't Raise Risk For Breast..
Women with silicone breast implants should feel reassured... Read more >

Apr 13, 2006 - No Long-Term Risk Factor Of Cancer From Breas..
The study, of nearly 2,800 Danish women who got breast implants between 1973 and 1995, found that these women actually had a lower risk of breast cancer than a group ... Read more >

Mar 23, 2006 - The Ultimate Solution To Cellulite..
Controversy continues concerning the efficacy of the many current treatments, none of which is a cure for cellulite... Read more >

Mar 06, 2006 - Cosmetic Patient Surgery Today Is For Everybo..
Forget the stereotype of the cosmetic surgery patient as a wealthy, older woman who lunches and shops, then slips into her surgeon's office ... Read more >

Feb 20, 2006 - Concerns About Cosmetic Procedures Performed ..
Recent cases of patients receiving BOTOX® and tissue fillers at shopping malls, beauty salons or in their homes by individuals ... Read more >

Feb 03, 2006 - Chicago Illinois Plastic Surgery Study Reveal..
Women averaged 34 nerve fibers per square centimeter of facial skin while men only averaged 17 nerve fibers... Read more >

Jan 19, 2006 - Plastic Surgery Societies Raise Concerns Abou..
Have joined forces to raise awareness about the dangers of unlicensed personnel performing medical cosmetic procedures in non clinical settings... Read more >

Jan 05, 2006 - Year 2005 In American Plastic Surgery..
2005 was another exciting year for cosmetic surgery... Read more >

Dec 22, 2005 - Mentor Silicone Breast Implant ..
The presentations highlighted the results of preclinical testing and clinical testing... Read more >

Dec 19, 2005 - What You Should Know Before Having Liposuctio..
American Society of Plastic Surgeons Offers Guidance to Ensure Patient Safety ... Read more >

Dec 19, 2005 - Ten Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Predictions For ..
Predictions are based on interviews with leading plastic surgeons around the country... Read more >

Dec 16, 2005 - American Society For Aesthetic Plastic Surger..
The number of surgical procedures increased 17 percent ... Read more >

Dec 06, 2005 - NY Plasitic Surgery, The Separating Of Conjoi..
No hospital in New York has ever attempted the separation of conjoined twins... Read more >

Nov 28, 2005 - Botox Injections Are The Fastest Growing Cosm..
Botox is regarded by some as the ultimate fountain of youth... Read more >

Nov 11, 2005 - Evaluation Of Asymmetric Implants In Breast A..
Asymmetric implants, are gradually considered to be a first-rank choice for implants in breast augmentation cosmetic surgery... Read more >

Sep 26, 2005 - Silicone Implant Studies..
Some recent studies comparing the rates of immune-related diseases in women with implants versus those without implants have provided reassurance that women with implants... Read more >

Sep 26, 2005 - Immediate Release TDL The Ultimate Eye Job..
LOS ANGELES, CA - From the plastic surgery capital of the world comes the latest technique to safely correct undereye hollowness and darkness taking years off ... Read more >

Sep 08, 2005 - Study Finds No Extra Complications with Combi..
Combining Multiple Cosmetic Surgeries into One Operation Does Not Increase Risks for Patients... Read more >

Sep 08, 2005 - Study Reveals Who Is Really Considering Plast..
details the people considering plastic surgery and their motivations, debunking many stereotypes... Read more >

Sep 07, 2005 - 9.2 Million Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Procedur..
Reality TV shows are creating a greater public awareness of cosmetic surgery and may attribute to ... Read more >

Sep 07, 2005 - Liposuction: The Most Popular Plastic Surgery..
Liposuction is a body contouring operation that requires not only an artist’s eye, but also the insight ... Read more >

Sep 07, 2005 - Americans Seeking Cosmetic Surgery..
Recent Study Exposes Patient Motivations, Trends and the Future of Facial Plastic Surgery... Read more >

Sep 07, 2005 - Plastic Surgeon Still Going Strong with Ther..
A revolutionary radio frequency skin tightening and contouring therapy that many tout as the non-surgical facelift alternative. ... Read more >

Sep 07, 2005 - Lasting Improvement in Body Image Following ..
showed patients have significant and sustained improvements in body image after surgery... Read more >

Sep 07, 2005 - Botox: FDA Approval for Excessive Sweating ..
Brings Relief from Embarrassing Problem ... Read more >

Sep 07, 2005 - Advanced Aesthetics Institute Teams Up with F..
The first network of total body aesthetic centers, today announced it is partnering with Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach... Read more >

Sep 06, 2005 - Study Reveals Who Is Really Considering Plast..
In the first-ever research of its kind, a study conducted by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) details the people considering plastic surgery and their moti... Read more >

Sep 06, 2005 - Largest Scientific Conference of Year To-Date..
Scientific promotion of anti-aging medical technologies will train more than 30,000 physicians via their two dozen separate physician education programs over the next 12 ... Read more >

Sep 06, 2005 - New Study Finds Significant and Lasting Impro..
The researchers found that patients were not only satisfied with their surgery, but experience a decrease in the frequency of negative body image emotions in specific soc... Read more >