I had a heated debate with an older actor on set recently; he was saying, “Women age differently to men,” and I said, “They don’t, it’s just that they’re not allowed to age,” and I think that’s where it lies. – Actor Claire Skinner responds to the question, “How do you feel about cosmetic surgery?”
Category: Cosmetic Surgery
New You is a publication for patients produced by The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, with quarterly publishing scheduled to begin this month. With images that are visually stunning and expert information, the AACS hopes to help overcome the stigma sometimes associated with cosmetic surgery. Each issue will bring readers cutting-edge information about proven cosmetic… Continue Reading »
Senate leaders have reportedly dropped the so-called Botax from the healthcare reform bill. Interestingly, they decided to trade one controversial tax for another; they’re replacing the elective cosmetic tax with a 10% tax on indoor tanning! John Overstreet of the Indoor Tanning Association reportedly accused plastic surgeons of “throwing the tanning industry under the bus… Continue Reading »
So far, 43 people have responded to our Botax poll since it was posted. Thank you to everyone who participated! Nearly 50 percent of you agreed that a tax on cosmetic surgery would discriminate against women. It’s not terribly surprising that most respondents sided with the discrimination argument, as that’s likely the most valid objection… Continue Reading »
Today, I want to write about a body part that I wish would stay larger, but seems to be thinning out over time, adding years to my face while I’m busy trying to age gracefully. Can you guess what it is? I’m talking about lips! I want those lips I see on women that look… Continue Reading »
<br /> <a href=”http://answers.polldaddy.com/poll/2324210/” mce_href=”http://answers.polldaddy.com/poll/2324210/”>What’s your opinion about the proposed tax on cosmetic procedures?</a><span style=”font-size:9px;” mce_style=”font-size:9px;”>(<a href=”http://www.polldaddy.com” mce_href=”http://www.polldaddy.com”>poll</a>)</span><br /> These answers are real opinions expressed about the proposed elective cosmetic tax. The proposed tax will add a 5 percent charge on any procedure performed by a medical professional that “is not necessary to ameliorate a… Continue Reading »
The latest health care reform bill unveiled by the Senate includes a 5 percent tax on cosmetic services provided by a medical professional. Now cosmetic surgeons and others in the industry are voicing their opposition to the tax, which could be implemented as early as 2010. The most widespread objection is that women, the predominant… Continue Reading »
After a successful surgery consultation, you should have some answers to your most important questions and feel more confident about how to proceed – whether that involves moving forward with the procedure or not. We want you to have a productive consultation with Dr. Pancholi, so here are 2 tips to help make that happen…. Continue Reading »
Lots of people admire a “do-it-yourself” attitude or work ethic, but in certain situations that approach can backfire. When it comes to cosmetic surgery – even with minimally invasive treatments – you’re always in better hands with a qualified surgeon. People at 20/20 are asking “Have you tried do-it yourself plastic surgery?” Are products like… Continue Reading »
Clinical trials set to begin this November will answer that question, as Pennsylvania based Cohera Medical plans to market a new surgical adhesive called TissuGlu®. The company is investigating whether the safety and efficacy of tummy tuck surgery (and other surgical procedures) might be improved by the adhesive. The product is said to bond sections… Continue Reading »
