January 2007 Articles

• • UK plastic surgeons offer breast implants for less Wednesday January 24, 2007 in: Breast Enhancement Tag(s):

    Technorati Tags: breast implants, breast augmentation, cosmetic surgery
    
    Alarmed at the increase of botched breast augmentations in women who opted to get their operations from commercial clinics, plastic surgeons in UK joined forces to offer breast implant surgery for less.
    
    This amazing breast augmentation package, which allows women to get their breasts done for as low as £4,250, is available through Mybreast (mybreast.org). Aside from the amazingly low surgery cost, the package also includes free lifetime follow-up and each patient is assigned one surgeon who follows through the whole process.

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  • Torsoplasty – liposuction for fit guys Thursday January 18, 2007 in: Male Cosmetic Surgery Tag(s):

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    There’s a growing interest in plastic surgery procedures that cater to correcting problems of the already fit. First, there was micro-liposuction, a body-contouring procedure that removes excess fat from stubborn areas. This was primarily designed for women who are already reached their ideal weight but still suffer from unsightly bulges.

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  • Pubic bone graft technique solves reconstructive surgery woes Wednesday January 17, 2007 in: Cosmetic Surgery News Tag(s):

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    Reconstructive will never be the same again with the discovery of a new technique that allows reconstructive surgeons to safely provide a source of bone for grafting. This new technique involves the use of the pubic bone, found at the front of the pelvis, for harvesting bone grafts necessary for reconstructive surgery of the face and jaws, and other areas.

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  • Liposuction side effects unheard of before Tuesday January 16, 2007 in: Body Contouring Tag(s):

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    Considering the fact that liposuction has long been performed by many cosmetic surgeons on many patients for many years, it is quite astounding to note that there are still liposuction side effects that we never really hear about before.
    
    Let’s take the case of avid runner Debbie Kubeit who had liposuction to smooth out some trouble spots on her tummy. Six months after the surgery, she found out that she got a little more than what she wanted.  

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  • Cosmetic surgery deals with new trouble spots Wednesday January 10, 2007 in: Body Contouring Tag(s):

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    Many women find it difficult to keep abreast with the latest fashion trends when they have new bodily ‘trouble spots’ to deal with. As fashion evolves and ventures into new designs and cuts, so does the need to sculpt the body perfectly in order to accentuate the right curves.  
    
    Before, it’s just the ‘love handles’ that pose a threat to women when they try to align themselves up to the latest fashion. Now, there are more problems areas to give attention to.

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  • Helping the poor in Guatemala Wednesday January 10, 2007 in: Cosmetic Surgery News Tag(s):

    Technorati Tags: cosmetic surgeon
    
    Here’s one inspiring news in the world of cosmetic surgery.
    
    SeaCoastOnline reports that a plastic surgeon at York Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Center in York Maine named Dr. Sarah Holland will be going to Guatemala City, Guatemala to provide volunteer work on reconstructive surgery for poor children with facial defects.

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  • Cosmetic surgery lottery vexed cosmetic surgeons Tuesday January 9, 2007 in: Cosmetic Surgery News Tag(s):

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    People are desperate at making the most out of the popularity that cosmetic surgery is currently enjoying. News has it that several companies in UK are implementing a superdraw scheme that allows winners to get a free cosmetic surgery makeover.
    
    Needless to say, concerned plastic surgeons are quite alarmed at the matter.
    
    Daily Mail has this to say:

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  • Stem cells may replace dental implants in the future Friday January 5, 2007 in: Cosmetic Surgery News Tag(s):

    Technorati Tags: cosmetic surgery, stem cells, dental implants
    
    Research shows that stem cells could replace dental implants in the coming days. Stem cells derived from the roots of removed teeth have proven to grow new roots in mammals.
    
    The research was headed by Songtao Shi from the University of Southern California and he has been achieving significant recognitions in this endeavor.

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  • Questions to ask before breast enlargement Thursday January 4, 2007 in: Breast Enhancement Tag(s):

    Technorati Tags: breast augmentation, breast implants
    
    The Holiday rush is over but cosmetic surgery gift certificates may still be up for grabs. People are forming up long queues not just in shopping malls but also in plastic surgeon’s offices. It is hard to resist the need to erase those lines and remove those jowls. Everyone wants to welcome the New Year with a refreshed look.
    
    Plastic surgeons are glad that this sort of thing is happening but they are also concerned of the quality of service patients are getting with their cosmetic surgery work. Thus, they are suggesting that patients should be asking these very important questions to their surgeons before they take the plunge and get breast augmentation surgery.

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  • New Moms turn to cosmetic surgery after pregnancy Tuesday January 2, 2007 in: Body Contouring Tag(s):

    Technorati Tags: cosmetic surgery, body contouring
    
    New mothers can follow a strict diet and join a fitness class to get themselves back in shape. But most of them find that diet and exercise take up a lot of their time so they turn to cosmetic surgery for a quick fix.
    
    KeyeTV has Dr. David Lickstein talk about the various predicaments that women face after their pregnancies.

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