The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery announces the results of its 2008 Economic Impact Survey. The results reveal that the cosmetic surgery industry has not been exempt from the current economic downturn.
Almost all cosmetic surgeons (95.9%) were concerned about the economic downturn in the U.S. and about eight in ten (79.3%) cosmetic surgeons have already [...]
American Society of Plastic Surgeons study finds some areas of the body have greater concentrations of stem cells.
Fat removed from the lower abdomen and inner thigh through liposuction was found to be an excellent source of stem cells, with higher stem cell concentrations than other areas of the body, reports a Brazilian-based study in August’s [...]
Normally, women take care of their finger-nails and toe-nails. But mostly men do not care for them. As women are taking care of the nails men must not think that it is a part of beauty care. Both women and men must keep their finger-nails and the toe-nails clean and healthy.
You must daily wash your [...]
Most people in USA trust facial plastic surgeons when it comes to rolling aging process back, shows the newly released survey on plastic surgery.
The survey is conducted by American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) and it shows that most of those undergoing plastic surgeries are very picky while choosing a plastic surgeon. [...]
The popular cosmetic enhancement, botulinum toxin A (Botox) positively effects first impression judgments in relation to attractiveness, dating success, and athleticism, says new research presented at the 2008 American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) Annual Meeting %26amp; OTO EXPO in Chicago, IL.
According to researchers, first impressions of a person [...]
Kudos go out to the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) for speaking out against “unrealistic anatomically impossible” breasts that are being used in advertisements to seduce female patients. The Association, which represents about a third of cosmetic surgeons in the UK, launched its own advertising campaign against parts of the trade because of [...]
Most artists or professional photographers would agree that real interest is created not by one or two-dimensional subjects, but by the light and shadow playing upon the hills and valleys of the human form as the eye glides along them. For many, however, the 3-D, ‘cut’ look of ’six-pack’ abs or a shapelier derriere is [...]
While history has taught us that looks matter for everyone from presidential candidates to the person next door, the economic crisis is forcing many consumers to re-evaluate their cosmetic surgery plans. The results of consumer and plastic surgeon polls are being released in conjunction with Plastic Surgery 2008, the annual scientific meeting of the American [...]
A new study conducted by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) and Dermik Laboratories, a business of sanofi-aventis U.S. LLC, reveals the influencers that impact a woman’s decision when considering medical anti-aging treatments. The study surveyed women ages 35-69 who’ve considered a medical anti-aging treatment, as well as previous patients who have had fillers [...]
Reconstructive Plastic Surgery is performed to re-shape or reconstitute bodily tissues in order to restore form and function, and make the patient whole again. In many cases, the surgery is covered by insurance and is frequently done in a hospital setting. Cosmetic Plastic Surgery is an elective procedure performed when the patient has a desire [...]