Monthly Archives: April 2012

Plastic Surgery: For couples?

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The Los Angeles Times reports, “Men are often initially introduced (to plastic surgery) when they come in with their wives, who are looking at having this or that done. When the husband is in there, he sees some of the … Continue reading

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Chins are In!

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“Chinplants,” i.e., surgical procedures that enhance and define the chin line, increased 71 percent between 2010 and 2011, outdoing breast augmentation, liposuction and even Botox, which increased a mere five percent between 2010 and 2011, according to new statistics released … Continue reading

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One in Three PIP Breast Implants May Rupture

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As many as one in three breast implants manufactured by Poly Implant Prosthèse (PIP) may rupture, British plastic surgeons report in the Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. PIP breast implants were filled with industrial – not medical — … Continue reading

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The Forgotten Temples – a great place for fillers

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The role of volume augmentation for facial rejuvenation will continue to progress as our knowledge and insight into facial anatomy, aging, beauty, and aesthetic harmony continue to mature. Soft-tissue augmentation has been used with positive results for some time, but … Continue reading

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Next Wave of Breast Implants May Be Able to Fight Cancer or Infections

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Forget gummy bear implants (the newest breast implants that could hit the market by the end of this year). “Gummy bear” implants also known as “form stable” breast implants are a more solid state of silicone and hold the tear-drop … Continue reading

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In 2010, 12.6 million male patients had work done by plastic surgeons, a 10 percent increase from 2000, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. This year, that number is expected to rise again. Why are so many men … Continue reading

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