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November 2006 Articles
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Men take out loans to fund cosmetic surgery
Tuesday November 28, 2006 in: Male Cosmetic Surgery
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Men have already been hooked to cosmetic surgery as much as women have. Gone are the days when men simply brush off thoughts or suggestions concerning makeovers, and are now actually making every effort possible to get their faces and bodies done.
My Finances reports that an increasing number of men are taking out loans to fund cosmetic surgery makeovers. Here’s more to this story: -
Beyond Botox: Ageless skin without cosmetic surgery
Tuesday November 28, 2006 in: Facial Cosmetic Surgery
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It has been a long-held notion that in order to get ageless, you need to get cosmetic surgery. Though this works well for the general public; getting Botox treatments to ward off wrinkles, and facial liposuction to suck out excess fat, still others are not convinced that this is the only way to address the aging dilemma.
One of these outspoken personalities who believe that there’s more to youthful beauty than getting beauty injections is pharmaceutical chemist Ben Kaminsky, author of the book, Beyond Botox. -
Thailand hosts 13th ASEAN Congress of Plastic Surgery
Thursday November 23, 2006 in: Cosmetic Surgery News
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To better understand the new methods and techniques employed in plastic surgery, plastic surgeons all over the world met together and discussed several issues concerning the plastic surgery industry.
Plastic and reconstructive surgeons from around the world gathered in Chiang Mai, Thailand last October 16 – 18, 2006 for the 13th ASEAN Congress of Plastic Surgery, with the theme “The Cutting Edge in Plastic Surgery and Charm of the North.” -
Tummy tuck tidbits
Thursday November 23, 2006 in: Body Contouring
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Tummy tucks have become as common as hotcakes these days. You can hear it from almost anybody who is quite dissatisfied with the way his or her bulging tummy looks. You can even hear it from your favorite Hollywood star who just got tired of diet and exercise without getting the desired results. Aside from that, the Internet is filled with a lot of information concerning the subject; so there is no doubt you have at least the basic idea of what a tummy tuck is all about. -
What’s next after bariatric surgery?
Tuesday November 21, 2006 in: Body Contouring
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People who have problems with their obesity and who undergo drastic weight loss through bariatric surgery, only solve half of the entire predicament. Yes, they lose weight, but they are left with hanging bellies, and sagging skin. -
Recovery center for cosmetic surgery patients
Friday November 17, 2006 in: Cosmetic Surgery News
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It is already given that there are certain individuals who would want to make their plastic surgery endeavors concealed from public knowledge as much as possible. This inclination is also supported by the fact that modern techniques in cosmetic surgery have allowed patients to acquire results that look so natural, anybody would hardly notice.
For those of you who want to have some private rest and relaxation after that cosmetic surgery makeover, there’s a good place for such retreat. -
Liposuction: vacuum out, laser in
Friday November 17, 2006 in: Body Contouring
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Liposuction, the most popular procedure in cosmetic surgery has once again undergone a facelift. If you think power-assisted liposuction is the latest in the field, think again. There’s more to liposuction than just cannula and vacuum.
The Food and Drug Administration has just recently approved a new, less-invasive technique for liposuction. And this is called Laser Body Sculpting. -
Koreans and cosmetic surgery
Thursday November 16, 2006 in: Cosmetic Surgery News
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Here we go again. Another one of those pieces of news concerning folks in the corporate world seeking help from cosmetic surgery makeovers to land on their dream jobs. This time, the craze has invaded Korea.
The Korea Times presents the details:
Looks can kill in getting ahead in his or her career, according to a recent survey of working Koreans.
The survey author Career, an online job search portal, said that over three out of four Korean workers or 78.6 percent, say they have considered getting cosmetic surgery, believing that good looks will give them an edge in the nation’s tight job market.
Career conducted an online survey of 1,133 workers nationwide from Nov. 4-7. -
LASIK is proven to be safe and effective
Wednesday November 15, 2006 in: Facial Cosmetic Surgery
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LASIK has been around for some time already but still there are folks who might still be in doubt of its safety and effectiveness. LASIK stands for Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis and is a procedure that permanently changes the shape of the cornea, the clear covering of the front of the eye, using an excimer laser. The procedure is intended to reduce a person’s dependency on glasses and contact lenses. -
Childhood obesity and liposuction
Tuesday November 14, 2006 in: Body Contouring
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When reports of a 12-year old girl getting liposuction were all over the World Wide Web, medical experts were worried. The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) announced that large-volume lipoplasty for weight loss in obese children is not scientifically proven to be safe and effective. Moreover, the Society stressed that liposuction is not an effective treatment for obesity in any patient, adult or not. -
Facial design service is now on the Web
Thursday November 9, 2006 in: Cosmetic Surgery News
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A common concern of patients when it comes to facial cosmetic surgery makeovers is the way they would look like after the procedure. Skeptics will only go for the procedure if they are sure enough that they would be happy with the results.
If you are one of those who worry about the outcome of a facelift, a brow lift or any other cosmetic surgery, then worry no more because ConceptFace.com is here to let you see how you would look like after your cosmetic procedure. -
Keeping premature wrinkles off your face
Wednesday November 8, 2006 in: Facial Cosmetic Surgery
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A plastic surgery blog posted an interesting article about the things that we can do in order to prevent premature wrinkles from appearing on our skin. We only think of getting rid of wrinkles when they are already there. We use various skin treatments such as Botox, chemical peels, or injectable fillers to get rid of the lines, but we seldom think that the best way to avoid wrinkles is to keep from happening in the first place. -
Getting rid of arm flab
Wednesday November 8, 2006 in: Body Contouring
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It is everybody’s desire to be fit and healthy. While some people are bestowed with a remarkable body type --- never getting fat despite unhealthy eating habits --- some are tormented with the fact that they even if they eat too little, excess fat is really just so hard to get rid of.
The presence of excess fat prompts people to look for ways to get rid of it. Some turn to diet and exercise for help. Others want a quick fix so they turn to weight loss surgery. When they eventually lose weight, other problems come into view. One of them is the unsightly arm flabs. -
Facial peels may keep skin cancer away
Tuesday November 7, 2006 in: Facial Cosmetic Surgery
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Chemical peels are generally known to improve and smoothen the texture of the facial skin by removing its damaged outer layers. It is helpful for those individuals with facial blemishes, wrinkles and uneven skin pigmentation. Now, cosmetic chemical peels have something else to offer aside from those aforementioned benefits.
According to Cosmetic Surgery Times, a recent study suggests that cosmetic chemical peels may result in a lower rate of the incidence of some types of skin cancer. -
Pre-wedding cosmetic surgery
Tuesday November 7, 2006 in: Cosmetic Surgery News
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There’s another reason why people opt to have cosmetic surgery. Aside from the fact that most people go under the knife in order to advance their careers or get the job of a lifetime, men and women are now getting their bodies done to keep up with the requirements of tying the knot.
Financial Express reveals more about this rising trend, which is taking place in India. Here’s what it has to say: -
Cosmetic surgery for teenagers
Thursday November 2, 2006 in: Breast Enhancement
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According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) statistics, more than 331,000 cosmetic plastic surgery procedures were performed on people age 18 or younger in 2005. If you think that’s quite a lot, then think about how that would soar high this year, considering that more and more teens are getting thrilled about getting their bodies done or look like their favourite model or celebrity.
Though this has not been strictly followed, there are actually specific guidelines on teen cosmetic surgery that cosmetic surgeons need to really obey.
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Minimally invasive facial rejuvenation
Thursday November 2, 2006 in: Facial Cosmetic Surgery
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Facial rejuvenation has grown through the years. Before, techniques were limited to just eliminating wrinkles while certain factors were overlooked. Today, cosmetic surgery has grown to a point where it has a deeper understanding on the way the skin behaves, and thus, it has created a number of specialized techniques that would provide results not quite possible years ago.
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Botox for overactive bladder
Thursday November 2, 2006 in: Cosmetic Surgery News
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One of the most fascinating discoveries in the field of medicine and cosmetic surgery is this toxin called Botox. Once feared and despised (it’s poison after all), this lowly toxin has climbed up the ladder and became something that even those who have Bell’s Palsy would surely welcome.
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Popular cosmetic surgery procedures for men
Wednesday November 1, 2006 in: Male Cosmetic Surgery
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It is evident that men are starting to really consider cosmetic surgery the same way women naturally view it. Men of today has generally opened up and accepted the fact that there are things that cannot be dealt with by exercise and proper diet, especially if it's wrinkles, jowls, and the stubborn excess fat , we are talking about.
To set the record straight, according to an article from Forbes, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons noted that from 2000 to 2005, there was a whopping 44% increase in minimally invasive cosmetic procedures among men.
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Men take out loans to fund cosmetic surgery
Tuesday November 28, 2006 in: Male Cosmetic Surgery
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