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Plastic surgery exploded in 2011 as the economy picked itself up from the recession. According to an annual report from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), Americans roughly had 1.6 million cosmetic surgeries during the year, and it was the second rise after its massive downturn in 2009. ASPS president Malcolm Z. Roth said it was likely to happen since everything else seem to have recovered from the fall. However, Americans still weren’t able to match the number of surgeries... Read Full Story

No one can make time flow back to regain a look that once was, but a few things can help make the body look younger than it is. This can be achieved by following three Cs: consciousness, carefulness, and commitment. What we put into our system mirrors the effects on our appearance. If we digest something unhealthy; we look a little unhealthier than we were before (and vice-versa). Plastic surgeon Dr Lauren Greenberg says lowering alcohol and tobacco consumption will significantly improve... Read Full Story

The Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation (NREF) and the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) are two major foundations that will form a grant program capable of extensively funding clinical spine research for a variety of specialties, announced last month. Improving spine care through research support, OREF was established circa 1955 by members of three national orthopaedic organizations; NREF was put together in 1981 by the American Association of Neurosurgeons (AAN... Read Full Story

Besima Nesic, a huge Angelina Jolie fan from Bosnia, went through her savings to look like her idol. Unfortunately for her, Jolie turned out to be the country’s most hated woman. What made Jolie a despised character is her role in “Land of Blood and Honey”, which stirred up ethnic hatred that began the region’s civil war two decades in the past, banning the film in parts of Bosnia-Herzegovina as a result. Besima, age 31, shared she spent above 10,000 GBP on surgery... Read Full Story

Although concepts and techniques of anti-aging are rapidly increasing in popularity, it has yet to grow on most people. According to psychologists at the University of Toronto, possible negative social consequences may come with indulging the idea of combating aging signs by the use of concealments – especially from younger individuals. The study observed reactions of 122 younger (aged 19, average) and 123 older (aged 70, average) adults on 50- to 70-year-old people who engaged in minor... Read Full Story

February 10, 2012, Dr Gerald Edds, FACS, has been announced president of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS). He was formally inducted at the AACS 28th Annual Scientific Meeting in medicine, attended by doctors all over the world. “To be elected president of the leading organization for cosmetic surgeons worldwide is an incredible honor,” said Dr. Edds. “The AACS remains the trusted source for the highest quality training and continuing medical educations for doctors practicing... Read Full Story

The 2011 audit figures from the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) reveal tummy tucks for UK men have increased by 15% compared to 2010. Although the actual numbers are nothing when lined up with women’s (108 to 124 vs. 3,039 to 3,251), the growth is relatively notable — especially amidst the nation’s current economic disposition. BAAPS members performed 43,069 procedures in 2011; about 5.8% higher than in 2010. Dr Rajiv Grover, BAAPS President Elect and national... Read Full Story

Research from the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery at the University of Navarra Hospital claim women respond better to facial surgery after keeping tabs on 114 patients receiving facial paralysis treatment since 2000. The facial paralysis procedure requires the patient to undergo muscle transplant, including nervous transposition, which replaces damaged nerves with healthier ones. The results show women’s brains accepts the neural changes better compared to men’s... Read Full Story

Leading referral provider to the plastic surgery industry New You PRS has announced its new self-service platform that will help patients looking for consultations get matched with plastic surgery service providers near them. The CEO of ACPM, LLC (parent company of New You PRS), Steven Cho, said the ease granted by the service is comparable to shopping online from Amazon or eBay. The service is fueled by promoting a large-scale national program to attract people who are looking for plastic... Read Full Story

Plastic surgeons Dr Daniel Yamini and Dr Steven Svehlak, who are co-owners of Sunset Cosmetic Surgery in Los Angeles, received a 2011 Patients’ Choice Award and were recognized as America’s Most Compassionate Doctors. Both physicians also received the same acknowledgements a year before. Among 830,000 active physicians in the US, only 5% were bestowed the honor of Patients’ Choice in 2011; fewer were given the title America’s Most Compassionate Doctors (below 3% in 2010). To qualify... Read Full Story