Is cosmetic surgery for you?

Many people wonder about how common plastic surgery really is. Since the methods of performing plastic surgery have become more and more refined, you're less likely to realize when one has a plastic surgery operation. To that end, in this article, we'll be discussing some hard numbers that relate to plastic surgery so that you can understand exactly how prominent the procedures are.

- In the year of 1999 alone, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery noted that it's doctors and surgeons had performed almost 11.9 million cosmetic procedures. Of these procedures, 18 percent were surgical and the remaining 82 percent were non-surgical.
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Articles on cosmetic surgery

Plastic surgery statistics
Many people wonder about how common plastic surgery really is. Since the methods of performing plastic surgery have become more and more refined, you're less likely to realize when one has a plastic surgery operation.

Abdominoplasty - all about the tummy tuck
When most people think about plastic surgery for removing fat deposits from around their midsection, they think of liposuction. However, liposuction is most often used for small deposits of fat localized around the body.

All about the face lift
You often hear about celebrities undergoing face lifts in order to keep their look of youth alive. The face can become weathered to the world, with gravity, sun exposure, and the daily problems that life throws at you all beginning to show on your face.

Basic information on Rhinoplasty
One of the most commonly sought-after forms of plastic surgery is the rhinoplasty. This surgery is used in order to make the nose of a person fit more aesthetically with the rest of their face.

Blepharoplasty: some basics on eyelid surgery
One type of plastic surgery that is extremely popular, yet not often talked about, is the blepharoplasty. This type of surgery is used to remove fat from the upper eyelids of a patient.

Choosing a plastic surgeon
Plastic surgery is a process that many people choose to undergo in order to change their physical appearance. Many of the plastic surgery options available are on the expensive side, and paying money is no guarantee that...

History of plastic surgery
Plastic surgery is a combination of surgical procedure and an art form that strives to improve the looks of an individual. While many believe that the term 'plastic' refers to the appearance of the individual undergoing the surgery changing to look...

Information about chemical peels
Chemical peels are a type of cosmetic surgery that you can undertake if you desire to improve the texture of the skin on and around your face. It's a common cosmetic procedure that is undergone by many, but...

The basics of breast augmentation
Breast augmentation is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic procedures in women. Many find that an increase in breast size helps to give them much-needed confidence and for that reason, more and more women are...

What you need to know about liposuction
The presence of heavy deposits of fat in the midsection and elsewhere can be really unappealing from an aesthetic standpoint. Many people seek to alter their appearance by removing some of the fat present in their bodies, and to that end...

 

Cosmetic surgery news on the Web


Cosmetic surgery more popular among minorities
CHICAGO — In a survey released today by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, more than half of respondents said they think the popularity of cosmetic surgery has grown among members of their racial or ethnic group in the last five years.

Liposuction:The Good, Bad & Ugly -- Oklahoma City Plastic Surgeon Warns Cosmetic Surgery Patients to Avoid Poor Outcomes
Oklahoma City plastic surgeon, Juan Brou MD, addresses the difficult topic of liposuction gone bad, offering advice to help ensure cosmetic surgery patients get good results, explaining concerns related to highly promoted laser liposuction (SmartLipo, SlimLipo) and ultrasonic liposuction (Vaser, Lysonics) when handled by untrained or inexperienced professionals, and discussing what can be done ...

More minorities opt for cosmetic surgery
Cosmetic surgery is no longer color coded as more minorities seek help to look younger and healthier.

Trends with Teens and Plastic Surgery from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Statistics gathered over the last several years indicate a rise in the overall number of cosmetic (aesthetic) surgeries; however, the percentage of teenagers (those 18 and younger) having cosmetic surgery has remained relatively constant, with nonsurgical procedures including laser hair removal and chemical peels being the most popular in 2009, according to the American Society for Aesthetic ...

Janice Dickinson - Surgery Fan Dickinson Refuses To Let Daughter Go Under The Knife
Former supermodel JANICE DICKINSON is convinced there is no such thing as "too much" cosmetic surgery - even though she's banned her 16-year-old daughter from ever going under...

Shoes Too Tight? There's Cosmetic Surgery for That
How far will some women go to fit into high heels? The menu of services at Beverly Hills Aesthetic Foot Surgery in Studio City, Calif., provides a clue.

Popularity of Cosmetic Surgery Growing Among Minorities
AACS survey indicates Asian, Hispanic cultures comfortable with procedures CHICAGO, July 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In a survey released today by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, more than half of respondents said they think the popularity of cosmetic surgery has grown among members of their racial/ethnic group in the last five years. Among racial/ethnic groups, Asians reported that ...

Father and son go through cancer diagnosis, treatments together
his family is used to surgery. The mom has had 13 non-cosmetic procedures; three of their six children have had major surgeries; a daughter-in-law may need surgery soon and the dad has had a few surgeries himself over the years.

Area Cosmetic Surgeon Earns Rare Triple-Board Certification
Carey Nease, MD, a Double-Board Certified Cosmetic Surgeon recently became one of the few Triple-Board Certified General Cosmetic and Facial Plastic Surgeons in the nation when he learned that he had successfully passed his third board exam with the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS).

Shoes too tight? Get a smaller size foot!
Women are turning to cosmetic surgery on their tootsies in the US just so that they can cram their feet into the latest designer heels.