May 7th, 2004
A new trend in cosmetic surgery allows surgeons to perform a facelift, scalpel-free. For patients like Pattie Palmer this is good news. Palmer, 44, says she's ready for a little lift, but doesn't want to undergo surgery to get it.
"I'm too bu...
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March 23rd, 2004
According to a recent UPI report, one-third to one-half of the estimated 8.7 million cosmetic surgery procedures performed in the US in 2003 were paid for using credit or debit cards. An additional five to ten percent of procedures are financed on plan...
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April 9th, 2004
Plastic surgeons across the country are noting the influence of shows like ABC's Extreme Makeover , reporting an increase in the number of requests for multiple procedures.
"I have seen an increase in the number of patients requesti...
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April 6th, 2004
As high school seniors worry about finding the perfect university, pick meal plans, and prepare for their first year in college, they may also be considering another big change: plastic surgery. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, su...
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March 30th, 2004
A growing number of men are brushing up their appearance along with their resumes and interview skills; recent surveys show that men are seeking plastic surgery to rejuvenate their looks and improve their odds for success in the business world. ...
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March 29th, 2004
According to statistics released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), consumer demand for minimally invasive plastic surgery is skyrocketing. More than 6.9 million such procedures were performed in 2003, up 41 percent.
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March 26th, 2004
Dr. Rebecca Jackson performed the world's first robotic-assisted plastic surgery at Napa's Queen of the Valley Hospital this month, making medical history. The surgeon used a $1.4 million daVinci robotic surgical system, one of only 200 in the world, t...
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March 25th, 2004
An increasing number of patients from various minority groups are requesting plastic surgery-and specifying that they do not want to alter their ethnic appearance, leading to some big changes in the way certain procedures are performed.
In th...
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June 22nd, 2000
Two years ago, at age 15, Lisa Goodman had plastic surgery. "I'm kind of a little embarrassed by it because it seems really superficial to me when I really think about it," Lisa said before her operation. "And yet, I'm still doing it.
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November 22nd, 1999
As more and more Americans choose to have plastic surgery, the need to check doctors' medical credentials becomes paramount. In fact, one of the most important steps an individual can take in preparation for surgery is to carefully research and select ...
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October 25th, 1999
When a grateful client offered John Johnson, a corporate communications specialist in New York City, a merit bonus gift of his choosing in the $5,000 range, he knew exactly what he wanted: liposuction of his love handles.
For Johnson, it was ..
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