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Sales in Botox and breast implants are accelerating in Europe despite the continent’s economic crisis, according to the chief executive of US pharmaceutical company Allergan. Despite high rates of unemployment and widespread austerity measures, it seems that southern Europeans in … Continue reading
If someone you know has had plastic surgery, what should you say? Is it possible to mention their new appearance without causing offense? As Reuters correspondent Mary M. Mitchell points out, these are very important questions in today’s workplace, where … Continue reading
Chin augmentation is the top-trending plastic surgery, according to new statistics released earlier this week by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). The procedure, which involves using facial implants to enhance the appearance of the chin, is the fastest … Continue reading
Most plastic surgery patients don’t consider what happens to the leftovers from their procedures. However, according to a thought-provoking article in the UK Telegraph, leftover fat extracted through tummy tuck surgery and similar procedures has emerged as a boon to … Continue reading
The appearance of a new child in the world is cause for joy and celebration, but the actual process of childbirth can wreak havoc on the appearance of a woman’s body. Sagging breasts, excess skin, and new fatty deposits are … Continue reading
What if a breast implant could deter the recurrence of breast cancer? Researchers at Brown University, who dared to ask whether nanotechnology could benefit breast reconstruction patients, have created a breast implant that may one day revolutionize the field of … Continue reading
Despite numerous advances in breast augmentation techniques over the past several decades, it’s inevitable that plastic surgery will result in scarring somewhere on the body. Every year, over 300,000 women who make decisions about their augmentation – including implant type, … Continue reading
Until recently, only two silicone-gel breast implants have passed through the extensive and rigorous FDA approval process for use in the United States. Earlier this month, however, pharmaceutical giants Allergan and Mentor were joined by Sientra, a company based in … Continue reading
Breast reduction surgery, a procedure that corrects overly large breasts, is often employed as a means of aesthetic improvement. However, many people don’t know that the surgery can also provide a wealth of physical and psychological benefits to women. A … Continue reading
Botox is among the most popular cosmetic procedures in America, but it seems that its wrinkle-reducing properties aren’t just limited to people 35 and older. A recent article on the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASPS) website indicates that … Continue reading
