Just in time for Mother’s Day, a new survey shows that today’s moms want their pre-baby bodies back and are open to cosmetic surgery to get there. The survey by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons showed that 62 percent of mothers said they would consider a “mommy makeover,” which includes procedures such as a tummy tuck, breast augmentation […]
Cosmetic surgery procedures performed on men were up 2 percent in 2010 compared to 2009, in part due to aging boomers who want to look their best and stay competitive in the job market. The statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons revealed the increase and some surgical procedures, including face lifts and liposuction, […]
A diet high in fruits and veggies after cosmetic surgery may aid the healing process, according to a new study from Brazil. The researchers wanted to see if the additional intake of fruits and vegetables would result in a reduction of C-reactive protein, a marker of inflammation and infection. Researchers asked 60 women (age 25-60) […]
Do different nationalities prefer different cosmetic surgery procedures? A New York Times article finds that often different ethnic groups choose procedures that are “tailored to their cultural preferences and ideals of beauty.” “When a patient comes in from a certain ethnic background and of a certain age, we know what they’re going to be looking […]
One of the topics with the biggest buzz at the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery’s (AACS) 27th Annual Scientific Meeting, which recently wrapped up in Phoenix, was stem cells and their future in cosmetic surgery. “We’ve learned that your own fat is a great source for stem cells,” said Dr. Mark Berman. “With our current […]
A recent Good Morning America segment looked at how some teens are considering cosmetic surgery in order to stop teasing and bullying they endure because of their appearance. One teen featured was high school senior Erica Morgo, who says she was bullied by her classmates in middle school because of her nose. “They would call […]
Looking ahead to the New Year, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) spoke with cosmetic plastic surgeons from around the country to come up with a list of 2011 cosmetic surgery predictions. Face Lifts & Facial Rejuvenation One area where surgeons believe there will be growth is in face lift surgery. As they […]
ABC News reports that reality TV star Heidi Montag is considering a breast reduction after getting 10 plastic surgery procedures in one day earlier this year—including a breast augmentation that gave her a G cup. Buyer’s Remorse Do plastic surgery patients sometimes have “buyer’s remorse”? Dr. Timothy Miller, chief of plastic surgery at the David […]
According to an article published in the journal Body Image, survey participants who reported favorable impressions of reality television shows featuring cosmetic surgery were more likely to indicate interest in pursuing surgery. Charlotte Markey, of Rutgers–Camden, and Patrick Markey, of Villanova University, did two studies to “examine the influence of media messages about cosmetic surgery […]
A new survey by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery indicates growing acceptance of cosmetic surgery among minorities. The survey of over 1,300 people revealed that more than half of minorities think the popularity of cosmetic surgery has grown among members of their racial/ethnic group in the last five years. An estimated 6.9 percent of all […]