Who knew that just two weeks before soul diva Whitney Houston's passing, she was planning to have plastic surgery? According to RadarOnline, she got turned down by Dr Marc Mani when she failed a routine medical exam. A source told the gossip site that she wanted to have a face lift, but when failed to meet Read More
A Closer Look at Doctors in the Beauty Business
There are plastic surgeons and cosmetic surgeons... Is there a difference? The answer is a big "YES." According to our very own Dr. James Joaquino, those who call themselves cosmetic surgeons are those who did not undergo the complete training required for real plastic surgeons. Plastic surgeons are required to finish general surgery and have an Read More
UK Report Sounds Off to Post-Surgery Shortcomings, Dangers
The report of an official British investigation uncovered more than a few weak points and procedural failings within the plastic surgery industry’s post-operation procedures.
According to the National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death (NCEPOD), the report titled “On the face of it” proved a serious need for drastic action. The body called for
Read MorePets Need to Look Beautiful, Too
UK's biggest pet insurer shouldered a full 1.5 million British pounds in 2010 for nose surgery on cats and dogs. This was higher by 25% than the last three years, reported London's The Telegraph. Petplan, the largest pet insurance provider in the UK, also rendered services amounting to above 250,000 British pounds that came in the Read More
New Source of Synthetic Collagen: Material May Benefit Reconstructive Surgery, Cosmetics
Jeffrey Hartgerink and his team of scientists at Rice University have recently discovered a new way to construct synthetic collagen. It closely resembles its natural counterpart and is manufactured through a process similar to the way nature does it. Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body. It's essential to building tissues, like skin, tendons, Read More
Plastic Surgery a Rising New Year Trend in New England, US
New England patients eager to start 2011 with new lives are reportedly flocking to plastic surgery centers to jumpstart resolutions of physical fitness and transformation. This is also said to coincide with failed attempts during the past year to achieve desired results naturally.
Surgeons explain that, for instance, clients turn to liposuction in January after
Read MoreCambodian Health Experts Flag Shady Surgery Practices
Alarm within the Cambodian medical community is growing due to an increasing number of practitioners performing plastic surgery on patients despite the lack of proper training or a license.
Industry experts revealed that a significant number of individuals adopt a dangerously perfunctory attitude towards surgical practice, bringing patients under their knife despite their inadequate amount
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Statistics show 117% increase in male lipo operations
Recent reports revealed that the number of male liposuction operations 117% increase during the period between 2009 and 2010.
Cosmetic surgery provider The Hospital Group reported that a significant surge in male patients coming in seeking to eliminate love handles and other features suggesting excess, unwanted body fat. Experts are linking this trend to the
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