Monthly Archives: December 2006

Although a common belief associates cosmetic surgery to improve self-esteem, there are recent studies that link cosmetic surgery to depression related suicides. Individuals who go under the knife for an improved physical appearance are increasingly obsessed about attaining an attractive body. Cosmetic surgery procedures promise to deliver an improved physique along with an increased self-esteem. … Continue reading

More and more couples are considering plastic surgery as the ultimate gift. However, The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) advises that it is important to weigh the risks and benefits of any aesthetic procedure, as well as choosing the surgeon, and setting that are right for you. There are benefits to coming in … Continue reading

The Boston University Center for Cosmetic & laser Surgery is offering website procedure coupons. Bringing the printout of the coupons when making your appointment would entitle you to $250 off your first Thermage procedure on both full face and neck. The offer expires on Decmenber 31, 2006. The center is also running a cutting edge … Continue reading

LOS ANGELES From shopping malls to beauty salons — medical spas, touting everything from facials to face lifts, laser treatments to liposuction, are popping up all over southern California. But the quest for beauty can leave you scarred for life. Taking an in-depth look at some med-spas that are quite literally playing with fire and … Continue reading

Restylane is made up of Hyaluronic acid that is also naturally found in our bodies. Hyaluronic acid provides fullness and volume naturally to the skin. It lasts longer in the body as it uses body’s own moisture to maintain the filler properties. There is almost no downtime required for Restylane injections and the patient can … Continue reading

Silicone oil is being preferred by patients and plastic surgeons as a dermal filler since it offers almost permanent results. Other fillers such as Restylane and Juvederm have temporary effects and need to be repeated more often to maintain results. Most of the patients who undergo silicone gel injection have a successful treatment but in … Continue reading

With changing perceptions and breakthrough advancement in cosmetic surgery facilities 60’s has now emerged as the new “middle age “ in America. Latest surveys and market researches have found that almost 60% of Americans believe that 60 is now the new middle age concept. With the help of cosmetic surgery individuals can now afford to … Continue reading

Optimal results are obtained when a Thermage procedure is combined with other cosmetic treatments. Mesotherapy, Fotofacial and Injectables like Botox or Restylane provides options for obtaining perfect results through combination therapy. Thermage improves the general texture of your skin. Fotofacial improves the effects of age and sun damage and also smoothes broken capillaries and surface … Continue reading

Thermage is a latest non-surgical facelift and an anti-aging procedure. The process employs a patented radio frequency technology to tighten and gently lift the skin. FDA has approved the method as a promising weapon to fight against time. Here Collagen in the underlying tissue and deeper layers of skin is heated through the Thermage process. … Continue reading

Members of the Brazilian community said yesterday that young women from Brazil are especially easy prey, because such a high priority is placed on physical beauty there and because plastic surgery is common and the doctors who perform it there are well respected. “The desire to look right is so big," said Denise Speziale, a … Continue reading

There are lots that can be done to achieve best results out of a breast enhancement surgery. Taking care of some factors before, during and after the surgery can ensure a low complication rate, speedy recovery and optimum results. Following certain steps related to surgery is beneficial for the entire process. Among the number of … Continue reading

Success of all surgeries depends a lot on preoperative preparations that has been done for it. Proper planing and taking adequate considerations makes all the difference between a successful and a non-satisfactory surgery. Similarly planning for breast implant operation requires a through planning before undergoing the surgery. A detailed discussion about the required breast size … Continue reading

There is a long list of recommendations that come along with latest approved devices for cosmetic surgery. One of the most common procedure relating to cosmetic enhancement known as Silicone Breast Implants have now been approved for women older than 22. The procedure has prompted an outpouring of inquiries from prospective patients and has initiated … Continue reading