Male Breast Reduction and Liposuction: A Rising Trend Among Boomers
Women are not the only ones who are concerned with their boobs and tummies these days. In the past two years, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) noted a sharp increase in the number of men who had breast reduction surgery and liposuction. The ASPS noted that aging baby boomers who want to look their best and enjoy their […]
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Mommy Makeover: Combine Cosmetic Procedures To Enhance Your Post-Baby Body
Reclaiming your post-baby body can be a tricky business. Yes, a combination of diet and exercise can help you shed off a few pounds, but it may not be enough to restore your pre-pregnancy look. Fortunately, there are a number of cosmetic procedures that can help you reverse the negative physical effects of pregnancy and childbirth. Favorite Mommy Makeover Procedures […]
Continue ReadingRising Divorce Rate Fuels Increase in Revenge Cosmetic Surgery
The number of women who seek cosmetic surgery after a divorce is increasing drastically. A recent study by the National Women’s Health Resource Center showed that about 40% of women going through divorce sought cosmetic surgery to improve their looks and show their exes what they’ll miss after the divorce — a trend called revenge cosmetic surgery. The same study […]
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Aging Boomers Set Trends in Male Cosmetic Surgery
In the past few years, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) reported a constant increase in the number of men who opt to have cosmetic procedures to enhance their looks. While a lot of women have cosmetic procedures that drastically alter their appearances, the ASPS noted that most men want procedures that subtly enhance their looks and erase some […]
Continue ReadingCan Liposuction Prevent Fluid Buildup After Tummy Tuck?
In an article published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal, the American Society of Public Surgeons (ASPS) suggests the incorporation of liposuction into tummy tuck procedures to help reduce the risk of postoperative problems such fluid buildup. Fluids tend to build up around the wound a few days after the procedure, so most surgeons insert drain tubes on the wound […]
Continue ReadingPippa Middleton Inspires Plastic Surgery Trend
When Pippa Middleton, Princess Kate’s younger sibling, appeared on her sister’s wedding, the world went wild over her dress, her looks and even her butt! Yes, Pippa’s sexy, well-formed bottom caught the interest of a lot of people and a Facebook group dedicated to her “gorgeous rear” popped up and gained an avid following. While some people raved about Pippa’s […]
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ASPS Warns Public to Stay Away From Non-Board Certified Surgeons
Recently, 40-year-old homemaker Dinora Rodriguez filed a malpractice suit against her surgeon for seriously messing up her breast augmentation and eyelid surgery procedures. The botched procedures performed by a non-board certified plastic surgeon left Dinora with conjoined boobs and badly nipped eyelids that made it difficult for her to close her eyes. Concerned with the rising number of botched cosmetic […]
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Make Sure Your Cosmetic Surgeon is Board-Certified
Dinora Rodriguez merely wanted to fix her breast implant but she woke up after the procedure, she found herself with one huge, ugly looking mound in front of her instead of two shapely boobs. Aside from giving her a uniboob, her doctor also nipped and tucked her eyelids to the point that she could hardly close her eyes! Belatedly, Dinora […]
Continue ReadingPeople with Regular Jobs Drive Demand for Cosmetic Surgery
Despite the economic crisis, Americans spent about $10.7 billion on cosmetic procedures last year. Contrary to what most of us think, the rich and famous are not the biggest fans of cosmetic surgery. Data from American Society for the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) show that about 71 percent of individuals who had cosmetic surgery in 2010 are average income people […]
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Body Contouring Procedures: Shaping Up After Weight Reduction Surgery
Every year, more than 220,000 Americans go through weight reduction surgery, but less than 25% of these patients undergo body contouring procedures after to tighten up their skin and shape their body. A good number of people who had weight reduction surgery end up with excess skin hanging around in the most unflattering places. If not removed, the excess skin […]
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