Which plastic procedures became the most frequently requested in 2015? The latest annual data on plastic surgery procedures in this country has recently been released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Not surprisingly, it shows continuing growth in cosmetic procedures over the last year. In 2015, 15.9 million surgical and minimally invasive aesthetic…
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Surgical and Nonsurgical Aesthetic Procedures Are on the Rise
What does a recent study tell us about aesthetic procedures during 2015? Preliminary results from a study performed by The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) demonstrate that cosmetic procedures, both surgical and nonsurgical, are on the rise. During 2015, the numbers of both men and women undergoing various aesthetic procedures increased dramatically as…
Continue reading…Checking Out the Safety of a Medical Spa
What questions should you ask to ensure that your treatment will be a positive and safe experience? With the advent of medical spas, the concept of beauty treatments has expanded to include nonsurgical and noninvasive healthcare procedures designed to not only improve appearance, but to enhance a sense of well-being and rejuvenation. With the proliferation…
Continue reading…Reasons for Cosmetic Surgery
Why do people decide to have cosmetic surgery? Making the decision to have cosmetic surgery is a very personal one; reasons differ among individuals. There are cases in which cosmetic surgery is medically necessary, such as when a patient has a birth deformity or has suffered an accident, infirmity, or surgery (such as a mastectomy)…
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