Cosmetic surgery is usually elective, and therefore the patient is almost always responsible for paying for the procedure, so it’s smart to do your research on payment options. While there are some rare instances when insurance covers the costs, such as after an accident, most of the time it is the patient’s responsibility. Fox Business… Continue Reading »
While cosmetic surgery is becoming more common, that doesn’t mean that people are always comfortable discussing their procedures. Mary M. Mitchell, the author of several etiquette books, recently wrote a Reuters story about what she views as proper etiquette regarding cosmetic surgery. For instance, if you run into a friend or acquaintance who looks different… Continue Reading »
An increasing number of aging couples are freshening up their looks through cosmetic surgery. There’s anecdotal evidence from surgeons that couples surgery is a growing cosmetic surgery trend. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Mitchell Chasin says, “Years ago, we would see a wife come in and she would say, ‘I can’t let my husband know what I’m… Continue Reading »
Acne doesn’t affect only teens. A growing number of adult women suffer from the skin condition and hormones play a role. According to a presentation by dermatologist Dr. Bethanee Jean Schlosser at the American Academy of Dermatology’s recent annual meeting, adult-onset acne is becoming more common among women in their 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s…. Continue Reading »
There are now more options when choosing breast implants with the recent approval of another silicone breast implant by Sientra Inc. With the latest approval, there are now three silicone gel-filled breast implants approved by the FDA in the U.S. They are manufactured by Allergan, Mentor and Sientra. Sientra’s implants have been approved for breast… Continue Reading »
Women who have had breast implants or breast lifts say that their sex lives improved after surgery, according to a new survey by RealSelf.com. The poll of 55 women who had breast surgery reported a 34% increase in overall satisfaction with their sex life after surgery on average. The poll also found: 61% of women… Continue Reading »
According to an ABC News 20/20 special, cosmetic surgery for African-Americans is becoming more popular. The program spoke with black women who have undergone breast augmentation and nose surgery and featured a Botox party in Beverly Hills attended by African-American women. One guest, Phyllis Jackson, said that culturally she feels there is pressure from the… Continue Reading »
Patients often choose cosmetic facial procedures to look younger, and now a new study finds that, on average, patients look seven years younger after surgery. The study found that not only does a facelift make your face look younger, but those who had multiple facial procedures turned back the clock even more. On average, the… Continue Reading »
The natural supplement Pycnogenol, an antioxidant plant extract, appears to have anti-aging properties for the skin. Researchers at the Leibniz Research Institute for Environmental Medicine in Dusseldorf, Germany, had 20 female participants, between the ages of 55 to 68, take 75 milligrams of Pycnogenol each day for 12 weeks. Their skins’ hydration, elasticity and fatigue… Continue Reading »
Cosmetic surgery procedures that enhance a woman’s curves are more popular than ever. For instance, RealSelf, a social media website for sharing information about cosmetic procedures, reported that in 2011 searches for butt augmentations on the site rose 39 percent, making it the “fastest moving topic on the site in terms of overall consumer interest.”… Continue Reading »
