Guidelines by American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery for Teenagers before Cosmetic or Plastic Surgery

Teenage cosmetic surgery is a hotly debated topic. Many teens and young adults choose to go in for aesthetic and corrective procedures to enhance physical appeal and boost self-confidence. However, plastic surgeons should be very careful when screening teenagers for cosmetic procedures. Most experts agree that a patient should have reached a certain level of …Read More about Guidelines by American Society for Teenagers before Cosmetic or Plastic Surgery

Americans Spending Heavily on Cosmetic Surgery

That a lot of importance is attached to physical appearance is revealed by fact that Americans are spending heavily on cosmetic procedures. The annual reports of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery reveal that the amount spent on these treatments has increased over the years. In addition to baby boomers (those born between 1946 …

Invasive and Non Invasive Cosmetic Surgery Options to Achieve a Flat Tummy

A flat tummy is something that most men and women cherish, and struggle to achieve it through rigorous exercise and diet measures. Improved physical appearance definitely contributes to improved confidence and self esteem. However, achieving the body of your dreams may not be easy as the stubborn fat deposits in different body areas are hard … Read More about Invasive and Non Invasive Cosmetic Surgery

12 Year Study Reveals Increase in the Demand for Cosmetic Surgeries

A 12-year study presented at ‘Plastic Surgery The Meeting’, the annual scientific meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) revealed that the demand for cosmetic surgery procedures almost doubled in the past 12 years. The growth of interest in these procedures from 2000 to 2012 despite the economic downturn of the early 2000s show how important these aesthetic … Read More about Cosmetic Surgeries

Facelift Gives Longer-lasting Results for the Below 50 Patients, Study Says

Facelift is generally considered to be a procedure sought by elderly people who wish to improve their overall facial appearance. This needn’t be so according to a study published in the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Actually, younger patients with early or minimal signs of facial aging obtain better results and higher satisfaction rates even a decade after their facelift surgery. Read More about Facelift

Cosmetic Surgery for the Elderly Carries No Added Risks According to Study by Plastic Surgeons at Vanderbilt UMC

It is a commonly held notion that the elderly are not ideal candidates for cosmetic procedures, quoting the additional risks they may face due to their health conditions affecting a complete and speedy recovery. However, a new study by plastic surgeons at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center (UMC) gives some interesting information supporting the cosmetic surgery … Read More about Elderly Cosmetic Surgery