Cosmetic Surgery

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.

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- 10 cosmetic plastic surgery predictions for 2009 - 6.6
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- Botox cosmetic alternatives for wrinkles - 4.5
- 7% breast cancer patients have breast reconstruction surgery - 4.2
- Chin augmentation - fastest growing plastic surgery in US - 4
- Plastic surgeons using laser for wrinkle removal, acne scarring, tattoo removal - 3.9
- Palomar laser device for skin in Germany - 3.6
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Cosmetic Surgery articles

Cosmetic plastic surgery procedures rising in US
In US, the plastic surgery market continues to show significant growth - two years in a row. 13.8 million cosmetic plastic surgery procedures (both surgical and minimally-invasive) were performed in the United States in 2011, up 5 percent since 2010. In addition, 5.5 million reconstructive plastic surgery procedures were performed last year, up 5 percent.

2 types of botulinum toxin compared for cosmetic use
Botulinum toxin, a protein long considered harmful, is now known as a neuromodulator (a chemical that affects nerve impulses) that has cosmetic and medical uses. Not all varieties of botulinum toxin seem to be equally effective in reducing crow's feet wrinkles, according to a report published by Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

Palomar laser device for skin 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.

More men opting cosmetic surgery - facelift, botox, liposuction, hair removal
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.

Liposuction leftovers easily converted to IPS stem cells
Human fat removed during liposuction conceal versatile cells that are more quickly and easily coaxed to become induced pluripotent stem cells, or iPS cells, than are the skin cells most often used by researchers.

Forehead lifts can cure headaches and migraines
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.

1 in 4 surgeons fixing botched permanent filler ops
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.

10 cosmetic plastic surgery predictions for 2009
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.

Plastic surgeons using laser for wrinkle removal, acne scarring, tattoo removal
UT Southwestern Medical Center plastic surgeons are among a handful in the US deploying a new type of laser that goes deeper into the skin to help reduce wrinkles, tighten surface structures and treat pigmentation differences.

Botox cosmetic alternatives for wrinkles
Facial plastic surgeon Dr. D.J. Verret of Innovations Facial Plastic Surgery, Texas, USA, reported certain botox alternatives like temporary fillers such as hyaluronic acid can erase the lines by filling in the depression, or Surgiwire procedure can repair skin wrinkles and lines.

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What is Cosmetic Surgery
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.

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