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Plastic surgeries such as rhinoplasty and breast augmentation cost thousands of dollars. While these surgeries provide long-lasting results that can be considered an investment in yourself, the question of financing your cosmetic procedure is one that should be carefully considered. … Continue reading
It’s often said that plastic surgery is an art, but one group of plastic surgeons and medical students at the University of Lincoln in the UK has been taking that old adage very seriously. A course called the Art of … Continue reading
With increasing numbers of men having cosmetic procedures, many plastic surgeons are seeing more couples walking through the doors of their clinics, according to a recent article in the L.A. Times. This is part of a growing trend, as plastic … Continue reading
Restitution, deportation, and community service – that was the sentence handed down in a shocking plastic surgery case that resulted in the disfigurement of 7 women, reports the New York Post. Hector Cabral, 52, pleaded guilty last October to unauthorized … Continue reading
Like the face, the hands can develop signs of aging such as wrinkles, brown spots, and veins. Unlike the face, however, correcting these lines and blemishes can often present significant challenges to plastic surgeons. These intricate structures of bones, muscles, … Continue reading
Often uncomfortable and time-consuming, tissue expansion plays a key role in preparing many post-mastectomy patients for breast reconstruction surgery. However, the successful development of an at-home tissue expansion device may soon make it easier for prospective breast reconstruction patients. By … Continue reading
Breast augmentation is the most popular cosmetic procedure in the US. Every year, over 300,000 women make decisions about their augmentation, including implant type, size, and placement. A recent feature in New You has highlighted another decision that these women … Continue reading
How do plastic surgeons take women from “flat and fat” to “high and hot”? That’s basically the question asked by Barbara Walters, who recently profiled the latest trends and advances in the world of plastic surgery with a 6-part series … Continue reading
Non-surgical rhinoplasty is growing in popularity among patients who want to enhance the appearance of their nose without surgery, which can be expensive and entail some downtime. Although the results of “injection rhinoplasty” aren’t permanent, it’s easy to maintain your … Continue reading
A growing acceptance of cosmetic procedures and surgeries is beginning to supplant decades-old stigmas among African-American women, according to a recent article on ABC News. More black women are pursuing procedures such as breast augmentation, rhinoplasty, and Botox against notions … Continue reading
