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Obesity Concerns Driving Demand for Cosmetic Slimming Procedures

Cosmetic Slimming Procedures

Obesity is a major concern in the U.S. and many other countries. In 2012, about 34.9% of the people in America were obese. In the U.K., the government is taking a tough stand on obesity. According to a BBC report, the government’s "intervention techniques" include plans to slash benefits for overweight or unhealthy people who refuse to attend exercise sessions. Read More about Cosmetic Slimming Procedures

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March 8-14, 2015 is Patient Safety Awareness Week

Patient Safety Awareness Week

Patient Safety Awareness Week (PSAW) is a yearly education and awareness campaign to promote health care safety led by the National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF). This year, PASW takes place from March 8-14 with the theme "United in Safety". The goal is to keep patients and those who care for them free from harm. Providers and their staff, patients, families, members of the community and corporate solutions providers are joining hands to ensure patient engagement. Read More about Patient Safety Awareness

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Dr. Chia of bodySCULPT Speaks of the Surge in Cosmetic Surgery and its Trends for 2015

Dr. Christopher Chia

In a recent interview given to www.examiner.com, Dr. Christopher Chia of bodySCULPT pointed out the reasons for the increasing popularity of cosmetic surgery and spoke about the top cosmetic procedures for the year 2015. The statistics for 2014 is astonishing – almost four million people have undergone some type of cosmetic procedure in the United States… Read More about Cosmetic Surgery Trends 2015

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Cosmetic Surgery Patient Alert – Be Wary of Physicians Practicing Outside their Specialty

Cosmetic Surgery

If you are considering cosmetic surgery, the most important thing is to find the right plastic surgeon. It’s no secret that patients need to choose a surgeon who is specialized in the specific treatment they are considering, that is, a woman who wants breast augmentation should find a cosmetic breast surgeon, and so on. Read More about Cosmetic Surgery Patient Alert

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New York City’s Renowned Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Spero Theodorou Predicts Cosmetic Surgery Trends for 2015

Dr. Spero Theodorou

A new year, a new beginning and new trends in plastic surgery! Fashion and beauty connoisseurs are all looking forward to see what’s hot for 2015. Celebrities have always contributed to setting new trends in fashion and beauty and this is evident in the field of cosmetic surgery as well. Influenced by the curves of some of our "shapeliest celebrities", … Read More about Cosmetic Surgery Trends for 2015

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Celebrity-Inspired Procedures – Experts Advise Caution

Kim Kardashian’s eyes and jawline, Angelina Jolie’s pouty lips and chiseled cheekbones and Beyoncé’s facial structure are among the most coveted celebrity features. There’s nothing new about celebrity-inspired cosmetic surgery and the trend continues to be popular. In fact, according to a report, two recent surveys indicate that an increasing number of men and women … Read More about Celebrity-Inspired Procedures

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ISAPS Says Over 3 Million Breast Procedures Performed Worldwide

ISAPS Survey on Breast Procedures

The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ISAPS) conducted a survey on the surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures performed worldwide in 2013. The participants of the survey completed a two page questionnaire based on the number of procedures considering several factors such as country-wise popularity, category-wise popularity and so on. Read More about Breast Procedures