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11:23 AM December 21, 2011
Plastic surgery numbers are on the rise, and one area that is growing is the Mommy Makeover. This series of procedures allows women to reverse the damage done to a woman's body after carrying a baby. Those who pursue pregnancy later in life often find they have more trouble bouncing back post-pregnancy, and thus this demographic is very often the one seeking the Mommy Makeover.
The Mommy Makeover typically includes a
tummy tuck,
breast lift, and possibly
breast augmentation. It...
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11:17 AM December 14, 2011
Plastic surgery is typically viewed as an optional treatment designed to make a normal looking individual more attractive, but for some victims of domestic violence, it can be a life saving procedure.
When domestic violence acts leave behind scars, the women and children who are the victims live with a constant reminder of the events of their past. Even when they are ready to move on with their lives, those scars constantly haunt them. When these scars are on the face or other visible parts of the body, they often cause people to...
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11:54 AM December 7, 2011
There is no question that we are facing a difficult economic period in this country. Jobs are hard to come by, investments are tanking, and foreclosures are increasing. Yet, in spite of all of these difficulties, consumers are still investing in aesthetic procedures, and they are enjoying long lasting results in the process.
In a recent study of 160 aesthetic practices, such as a plastic surgeon or
dermatologist, Pittsburgh and similar communities reported that customers were investing in long term solutions to their aesthetic needs. Instead of pursuing minimally invasive options, that had...
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11:25 AM November 30, 2011
When they are considering plastic surgery, Pittsburgh patients will have more options thanks to a partnership between EmpowHER and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Through this partnership, EmpowHER will now have access to the ASAPS video library for a newly released consumer site called Project Beauty.
On Project Beauty, those interested in looking their best can find everything from self-help in beauty and skin care to detailed information about aesthetic treatments and surgeries. All of the content is checked by board-certified plastic surgeons for accuracy, which makes it...
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11:00 AM November 23, 2011
Many women with short or non-existent eyelashes have been helped by a product called Latisse, which is manufactured by the same company that makes the popular injectable Botox. Allergan is currently testing the product on men and women against placebo to see what effects it has, but there is already significant proof that Latisse may have an effect on baldness.
This is not the first time that Allergan has discovered that one of their products had a handy side effect. Botox was originally approved for theraputic use in 1999,...
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8:34 PM November 16, 2011
If you are considering the breast augmentation Pittsburgh friends are urging you to get, you may want to take great care in choosing your doctor and making sure he or she is 100% certified to do the work you want. Women are on the alert thanks to a recent case in Folsom where a woman was given breast implants by a man who claimed to be a plastic surgeon. However, when she suffered strange pain during the surgery and then found that beneath her bandages her breasts looked deformed, she contacted...
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6:39 PM November 9, 2011
In recent years, there has been a growing trend of more men being receptive to the benefits of plastic surgery. While at one time, procedures to improve the appearance and diminish signs of aging were relegated to mostly female clientele, men have begun to discover the results and seek improvements of their own. The United States is also not the only country to see this jump -- it’s spreading as far and wide as Beirut, in fact.
A recent article pointed to the increase in Lebanese men going under the knife over the...
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12:00 PM November 1, 2011
Before you head to the plastic surgeon’s office, take some time to prepare. If you are fully prepared for your initial consultation, you will get the most out of your time with the doctor. You will also improve your chances of getting the outcome you want from your surgery.
First, determine the look you want. The
iAugment App for your iPhone allows you to get a virtual boob job at home using an actual photograph of yourself. If you have this app or a phone that can use it, experiment some...
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1:06 PM October 18, 2011
Unless you live under a rock, you have probably heard of Pippa Middleton, sister of Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge. While being the sister of a Duchess is reason enough these days, as to why Pippa is famous, it certainly doesn’t hurt the fact that she has her own legions of followers because of something she has that her sister doesn’t: a great butt. Ever since the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton earlier this year, the only thing to have received more tabloid attention than Kate’s dress is Pippa’s behind. Whether...
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2:00 PM October 11, 2011
Whether you have breast implants or you know someone with breast implants, you have probably heard about the controversy surrounding silicone. This is particularly true if you were considering implants prior to the ban being instituted by the United States Food and Drug Administration fourteen years ago due to its major impact on a woman’s health. However, in 2006 the ban was lifted after a study conducted by the Institute of Medicine found that silicone did not in fact cause any major illness (i.e. cancer and rheumatoid arthritis) as previously claimed....
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