The LA Times reported on May 26 that California lawmakers are pushing for even more regulations concerning the safety of plastic surgery. California state Senator Mark Ridley-Thomas (D-Los Angeles) has proposed a regulation known as SB 1454 – requiring cosmetic surgery
Plastic surgeons know healthy patients are far more likely to have successful, complication-free results. Because of increased risk, surgeons often forgo operations on patients who are obese or engage in risky habits like smoking. Those interested in cosmetic and facial plastic surgery first
The world of cosmetic surgery is rapidly changing. Social stigmas have gone by the wayside, and patients are willing to do whatever ensures they’ll receive the best care—including literally going the distance and traveling to another state or country. Thus
With summer fast approaching, it may be in your best interests to schedule your cosmetic surgical and non-surgical procedures now, for optimal results in the warmer months. Both surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures are often in demand at this time
New statistics released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons show that cosmetic surgery rose about five percent during 2012. Non-surgical procedures showed the most growth, with Botox and microdermabrasion showing the biggest increases. According to the ASPS, there were 14.6 million cosmetic
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery recently has revealed statistics indicating that for the first time, the popularity of breast implant procedures has outdone that of liposuction. ASPS reports reveal that 355,671 breast augmentation procedures were performed in 2008, compared to
Liposuction was recently shown to be the world’s most frequently performed cosmetic procedure, according to an international study of the world’s cosmetic surgeons. Liposuction refers to the removal of excess fat deposits, sometimes using advanced techniques such as sound waves.
Why do breast augmentation costs seem to vary so much? Here in Las Vegas I’ve seen quotes ranging from under $3000, to over $7000. Is one doctor that much better than the other? Are they doing or using something special?
