Monthly Archive for: ‘July, 2013’
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Rhinoplasty, most popular procedure for people under 30
Rhinoplasty was the most popular procedure for people under 30 in 2012, according to data from The American Society of Plastic Surgery annual 2012. Rhinoplasty is a procedure that can greatly improve the overall proportion and appearance of the nose. Rhinoplasty aims at improving the appearance …
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Breast reduction surgery produces measurable improvements
Breast reduction surgery produces measurable improvements in several important areas of health and quality of life, reports a study in the August issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgeons (ASAPS). The study was …
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Cosmetic surgery trend revolutionizes Japan
Is it possible to change your destiny? In Japan they seem to think so, with people taking fate into their own hands and splashing out thousands on palm plastic surgery. Palm-reading is hugely popular in the East Asian island nation, with the emerging trend seeing those …
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Aesthetic surgery, a mother-daughter bonding activity
Two-thirds of all plastic surgery patients are mothers according to the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), and now, many of those mothers are bringing in their sisters and daughters to have procedures done with them, reports the organization. The AAFPRS says …
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Orange is the colour of the eternal youth
It’s not just the foods we eat that can help us keep young, but also what we drink. According to a news source, pomegranates have recently been shown to slow down the oxidation of DNA. Then, you can easily get your fill of the fruit …
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Medical tourism turned into a nightmare
Houston’s KHOU 11 News recently reported on a story of two women who took a trip to Mexico in hopes of saving on plastic surgery costs. Their excitement at finally getting the breast augmentation and tummy tucks they were hoping for quickly turned to fear and disappointment. Mimi Valdez …
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42 percent of women consider plastic surgery after divorce
Research from the not-for-profit National Women’s Health Resource Center (NWHRC) concluded that 42 percent of women in the United States consider plastic surgery after divorce. This is just one of the conclusions from the NWHRC’s Life Makeover Secrets of the Modern Woman national consumer survey. …
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Is FAMI making surgical facelift and scars a thing of the past?
Looking young and healthy as long as possible, without scalpel, without scars, isn’t it what we all wish for? It’s not a myth anymore, thanks to FAMI, which is storming the world of Plastic Surgery. The past decade has shown, among celebrities, a frenzy rise …
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Sunscreen helps prevent skin aging
Study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine suggests that regular applications of sunscreen can make a big difference in the appearance of your skin. Researchers gathered a group of individuals younger than 55 and asked them to apply sunscreen with an SPF of 15 …
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Alcohol and surgery, bad combination
People who have more than a couple of alcoholic drinks every day tend to have more complications after surgery than teetotalers or light drinkers, according to a review of past studies. The analysis confirms that alcohol and surgery are a bad combination but it’s not …
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