What’s In the News? Check Out These Top Stories
What’s In the News? Check Out These Top Stories
The popularity of cosmetic and plastic surgery is soaring at an almost exponential rate. Given this increasing popularity, it’s no surprise the news has been flooded lately with stories covering current cosmetic trends. Check out these recent stories:
Employer Policies Help Defray Plastic Surgery Costs
Americans spent more than $11 billion on plastic surgery procedures last year alone. From liposuction to breast augmentation and facelift surgery, millions of Americans every year are seeking out various cosmetic procedures to enhance their appearance.
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Silicone Implants Expected To Return
When silicone breast implants were withdrawn from the market in 1992, many in the medical community thought they would never return. They may have been wrong. The return of the silicone breast implant now appears to be imminent.
Improved Contouring Techniques Target Soaring Obese Population
The number of post-bariatric plastic surgery patients has skyrocketed in recent years – up 22 percent from 2004 to 2005 alone. However, patients who experience significant weight loss after bariatric surgery often require special contouring techniques to remove excess skin.
Seeking Ideal Proportions? Plastic Surgery Can Help
The golden proportion has long been considered the standard by which beauty has been measured in Western cultures. Found in classical Greek temples and the works of Leonardo DaVinci, the golden proportion establishes a natural, aesthetically pleasing balance.
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