Cosmetic Surgery, like reconstructive surgery, has its roots in plastic surgery (coming from the Greek word plastikos, meaning to form or mold), which is the repair, restoration, or improvement of lost, injured, or misshapen body parts.
5 Reasons that Breast Augmentation is the Top Cosmetic Surgery — Plastic surgeon Dr. Emily J. Kirby discusses why women choose breast enhancement with confidence – Year in and year out, breast augmentation continues to be a popular cosmetic surgery for women. According to statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), it has been the top plastic surgery in the United States since 2006.
Palomar Expands International Presence With the Opening of Subsidiary in Germany – Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:PMTI), a maker of aesthetic laser devices (laser device for skin), announced that it will establish a subsidiary in Germany to help the company gain international market share.
Men fuel rebound in plastic surgery — New ASPS statistics show sizeable increases in facelifts and other surgical procedures for men – More men are going under the knife of cosmetic plastic surgeons. This is revealed in tatistics released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) of USA.
Got migraines? — New study proves forehead lifts can erase years and headaches. – There is hope for severe and frequent migraine sufferers who can’t find relief in conventional remedies. A new study proves plastic cosmetic surgery like forehead lifts can cure headaches and migraine.
British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons Offers Safety Guidelines for Injectables – With recent reports of women suffering complications due to cosmetic fillers, the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons unveil survey results detailing their top concerns regarding these popular non-surgical treatments.
Aesthetic Medicine has seen a dramatic increase in the diversity of the patients treated over the past decade and this trend is expected to continue to grow stronger than ever, with applications that cater to all people. – The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the leading national organization of board-certified plastic surgeons who specialize in cosmetic surgery, offers its predictions for cosmetic surgery in 2009.
