Plastic Surgery

Freedom to Patients & Clients in Getting the Best, Integrated, Safe Medical Aesthetics OfferingWASHINGTON -- Hela, Washington DC's celebrated boutique medical spa, and Ivy Plastic Surgery, a leading aesthetic surgery group, today announced a partnership that will benefit patients and clients with an integrated plastic surgery and medical spa offering.Clients enjoying medical spa services increasingly are interested in plastic surgery procedures, and plastic surgery patients often seek regular medical spa services. Being able to find b .... More »

The U.S. Department of Defense is cracking down on troops, especially female ones, that get plastic surgery without permission from their commanding officer. This is a new problem, and it's all about money. The all-volunteer military in the United States has to pay people competitive (with civilian jobs) wages. So the troops have more money, and plastic surgery has become cheaper. But this stuff, in most cases, is considered "elective" (voluntary) and the troops pay for it themselves. This permission rule is, or usually has been, igno .... More »

BY KATHLEEN DOHENYReality TV shows focused on plastic surgery can boost viewers' own interest in these types of procedures, a new study finds.Shows such as "Extreme Makeover" and "The Swan" also make those who watch them frequently feel more knowledgeable about plastic surgery, compared to those who don't watch as much of this reality fare."The more they watched the shows, the more interested" they became in plastic surgery, said Dr. John Persing, the senior author and a plastic surgeon at the Yale University School of Medicine in New .... More »

By SHOSHANA GOLDBERGIt used to be a woman's darkest secret. But now plastic surgery has become a status symbol - and even something to brag about.Not long ago, surgeons agreed that the Holy Grail of cosmetic surgery was discretion and helping clients "get away with it".But there has been a swift and radical change in British attitudes: surgery has not only become acceptable, it's now something many women are happy to flaunt - just as they might an expensive designer handbag.Breast augmentation or a facelift performed by a sought-after .... More »

A quarter of teenage girls in Australia say they would get plastic surgery if they could, and two per cent have already gone under the knife, a survey has revealed.A new study of drug, sex and surgery trends among 4,000 girls aged 11 to 18 has found most are unhappy with their bodies in general - and their weight in particular.Almost 60 per cent wanted to be lighter on the scales, and 45 per cent said they knew someone with an eating disorder, according to the report published on Monday in the teenage magazine Dolly.Dr Jenny O'Dea, as .... More »

By Emily CardenEvery year, millions of people undergo some form of plastic surgery. Whether it is reconstructive or cosmetic, plastic surgery changes the lives of millions of people each year. However, though both types of plastic surgery alter a person's body in some form, reconstructive and cosmetic surgery are not the same.Reconstructive surgery is used to correct body abnormalities. It can fix birth defects like a cleft lip and palate or it can be used after a person suffers an injury, such as a soldier who was severely injured in .... More »

By Alan ClendenningSao Paulo - A reputed leader of Colombia's biggest drug cartel, his features radically altered by plastic surgery, was identified by Brazilian and American anti-drug agents using advanced voice recognition technology, the suspect's lawyer said Friday.Brazilian police had difficulty making a positive identification of Juan Carlos Ramirez Abadia while they investigated a money laundering scheme he orchestrated in hiding in Brazil, but got a break after taping him on the telephone and passing that information to agents .... More »

The SurveryBA Foundation (SBAF) will improve the lives of children who would otherwise live with a facial deformity for the rest of their lives. "If there is a defect on the soul, it cannot be corrected on the face, but if there is a defect on the face and one corrects it, it can correct a soul." ~ Jean Cocteau "Congenital craniofacial disorders affect more children every year than all childhood cancers combined."*1 Ranging from cleft lip and palate to traumatic deformities, these treatable disorders have a tremendous negative impact .... More »

By LORI BORGMANWe have been nipping and tucking our faces, chests and thighs for so long, it is only logical that we now turn the scalpel to the derriere.A young woman was on one of those plastic surgery shows complaining that her perky parts weren't perky enough, her thin parts weren't thin enough and her curvy parts weren't curvy enough.Hey, who hasn't felt the pull of gravity? My knees are now where my ankles used to be.I looked at the gal on screen with great compassion and understanding. I also looked at her and thought, "Sweetie .... More »

Reality Show Surgeon Says His Show is Not Sole Cause of Rise in Cosmetic ProceduresPlastic surgery used to be a secretive process, but thanks to the rise of reality shows on the subject, such as "Dr. 90210," which follows Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Rey, people are now accustomed to seeing everyday people get all kinds of cosmetic surgery procedures.With his flashy suits and big grin, it's hard not to notice Rey. In just three years, he has become one of the most famous plastic surgeons in the United States thanks to "Dr. .... More »

Former Big Brother housemate Chanelle is taking her imitation of Victoria Beckham to a new level, this time, with matching breast implants.The Posh look alike has decided to go under the knife after receiving an offer to have the costs of surgery covered.During an interview and racy photo shoot with lads' magazine Nuts, she revealed: "I've been offered a free one. I'm a 32B, but I want to go up to a D-cup, just so there's a little bit more to play about with."The Posh Spice wannabe, who quit the Channel 4 show last week following a bl .... More »

Reality television shows such as "Plastic Surgery: Before and After" and "Dr. 90210" seem as if they'd be the perfect, free product-placement venues for plastic surgeons: They highlight the most successful, dramatic surgery and compress weeks of recovery time to fit the final minutes of an hour or half-hour show.A new study suggests that is, indeed, how such shows work. People who seriously consider surgery often regularly view surgical makeover shows.A team led by Dr. Richard Crockett of the Yale University School of Medicine studied .... More »

Low costs and proximity to the US make Guadalajara the 'in' place to get a 'tummy tuck.'By Sara Miller LlanaEvery year tourists descend upon Guadalajara, often referred to as the most "Mexican" of Mexican cities, where the crooning of mariachi music originated.But first-time visitor Jennifer Guerra, from Houston, pays no attention to Mexico's most celebrated symbol. She's here for one reason alone. "I'm getting a 'tummy tuck' tomorrow," she says, nervously.Indeed, Guadalajara, Mexico's second-biggest city, has become a new "in" place .... More »

Plastic surgery can be a boon and help people suffering from disfigurement not only from congenital deformities, but also injuries. This was stated by Dr Deepak Bhatti, Professor in the Department of Plastic Surgery at Christian Medical College and Hospital. The hospital is equipped with one of the best burn units of north India.Delivering a special lecture at Lions Bhavan on Saturday, Dr Bhatti spoke on 'Plastic surgery: It's realms and social relevance'. He gave details of the treatment of various congenital deformities such as clef .... More »

by Jodi DaynardI'll admit it: I've been traumatized. Every time I turn around, another of my beloved actors has had "work." Last time I watched the Academy Awards, more than two years ago now, Antonio Banderas was slapping Melanie Griffith on the butt and saying, "I like her sexy." Sexy, fine. But at fifty, did she have to look twenty-five? The woman's face was nearly unrecognizable; her lips looked like they'd been stung by a nest of bees.Everyone is having "work" nowadays. Even stars I never thought would stoop to it, like Michael D .... More »