Older Patients More Apt to Be Happy with Plastic Surgery May 22, 2010
The use of cosmetic surgery, including breast augmentation and liposuction, has increased in the United States over the past 10 years: an estimated 12 million procedures were performed in 2007, more than four times as many as a decade earlier, the authors noted in their report published in the May/June issue of Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery. "Because more patients choose to undergo cosmetic surgery, improvement of surgical outcomes becomes increasingly important," according to Dr. Jill L.... (MEDLINEplus)
See Latvia. Tummy Tucks at a Discount May 14, 2010
By the end of the day he had scheduled two nose jobs, one facelift, two breast augmentations and a liposuction session for the month of May. And while it's the low prices that attract potential customers to Latvia procedures are typically 30-to-40% cheaper than in the U.S. and western Europe Zarzeckis says it's the personalized care that convinces them that's where they want to go under the knife. (Time.com)
Plastic surgery credentials at center of controversy May 11, 2010
Not only are primary-care doctors adding cosmetic procedures such as Botox and skin fillers to their business, but national surgery chains that tout fast face-lifts and lunch-time liposuction are changing the landscape. Many doctors are legitimately trained and certified by accepted boards, but it s tough for consumers to tell who is or isn t.. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Heidi Montag May Want More Plastic Surgery May 9, 2010
She had a chin reduction, fat injections in cheeks and lips, breast and buttocks augmentation, and liposuction, among other enhancements. This built off her and rhinoplasty. (ABC News)
Like mom, like daughter: Plastic surgery duos May 8, 2010
I had a mother and daughter come in on the same day where mom got a neck lift and daughter got liposuction of her neck. They were both moving down the same path of anatomy and having the same problems. (MSNBC -- Health)
Laser Surgery for Weight Loss, Mira... May 3, 2010
Although procedures called laser liposuction and laser cosmetic surgeries are commonly practiced, a laser therapy using cold laser techniques is relatively new. The cold laser Zerona treatment was introduced at the beginning of 2010. (Suite101.com)
U.S. spending on plastic surgery dips to $10 billion Apr 28, 2010
Breast enlargement, nose jobs, eyelid surgery, liposuction and tummy tucks were all down, with liposuction showing the biggest decline, the latest figures from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) showed. The top five procedures overall in 2009 were breast augmentation (down 6 percent); nose reshaping (down 8 percent); eyelid surgery (down 8 percent); liposuction (down 19 percent); and a "tummy tuck," or the surgical cutting of excess fat on the abdomen and stomach (down 5 percent)... (MSNBC -- Health)
How Breast Reduction Cosmetic Surge... Apr 20, 2010
Breast reduction surgery reduces the fat folds with liposuction, and trims the skin in the male chest. Mastopexy can firm the chest of a man who lost 69 pounds, which displaced the nipples and areola, and created loose skin. (Suite101.com)
Blogging "City Island": My fat-chick manifesto Apr 13, 2010
In January 2009, The Daily Beast "the great boob bust" as a return towards investments more solid than, say, liposuction. In fact, cries of the fall of the silicone empire began as early as 2007, when the Wall Street Journal that the downturn in cosmetic procedures heralded bigger problems for the America economy. (Salon)
Tissue-Engineered Grafts Composed of Adult Stem Cells Could One Day Replace Synthetic Vascular Bypass Grafts Apr 10, 2010
"Fat cells are easily obtained with liposuction," McIlhenny said. "Bone-marrow-derived stem cells require going into the bone canal to take bone marrow out, which can be painful.". (Science Daily)
Exercising and still overweight? Apr 9, 2010
For this, Anup Dhir, senior cosmetic surgeon at New Delhi's Apollo Hospital, suggests that one should go for liposuction, a technique used for figure correction. "Many people are confused by the term liposuction. It is mainly used for figure correction and not weight loss. Normally it is done on those patients who are overweight and for spot and locked fat reduction," Dhir told IANS.. (India Times, India)
Stealing Your Identity for Liposuction Apr 9, 2010
Morgan found a $12,000 charge for liposuction on her health-care credit card Timothy Archibald ... was billed $12,000 on her health-care credit card in November for liposuction, a procedure she never requested or had ... Sierra Morgan contacted the police and worked with the health clinic in Sacramento that had billed for the liposuction to capture the impersonator, who is in custody awaiting trial. (BusinessWeek)
Achieve the Beautiful Bikini Body for Summer: Syneron Teams with TV's THE Doctors To Offer a Free VelaShape Cellulite Treatment Apr 8, 2010
"I'm consistently impressed with the results I'm able to offer my patients with VelaShape. I recommend this treatment for patients who are looking to smooth cellulite, achieve more visible tone, or just to tighten loose skin or small pockets of fat without liposuction.". "Getting VelaShape was a great way to help me get ready for bathing suit season and smooth the lumps and bumps," said Cathy Davis, patient of Dr. Ablon featured on THE Doctors. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
FDA Warns About Lipodissolve Product Claims Apr 8, 2010
The U.S. medical spas receiving warning letters make various unsupported claims about lipodissolve, such as assertions that the products used in lipodissolve are safe and effective; have an outstanding safety record, and are superior to other fat-loss procedures, including liposuction. Additionally some of the letters indicate that the companies have made claims that lipodissolve can be used to treat certain medical conditions, such as male breast enlargement, benign fatty growths known as... (W-USA News, DC)
FDA cites spas’ fat-melting claims Apr 8, 2010
Lipodissolve injections, a popular nonsurgical alternative to liposuction, are used to dissolve small fat deposits around the legs, arms, and belly. The FDA said yesterday the drugs have not been cleared by federal scientists, as required by law. (Boston Globe)
Sono Bello launches body contouring center Apr 3, 2010
The company s team of plastic surgeons and liposuction physicians already are performing hundreds of laser-assisted body contouring procedures each month. Sono Bello operates seven other clinics throughout the country. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Extreme dieting spreads in Asia Mar 30, 2010
They can choose from treatments such as "ultrasonic liposuction," which claims to vibrate your fat away, or one in which they're covered with Chinese herbs and bandages, then encased in an Austin Powers-esque, heat-emitting machine that's said to draw out toxins while toning the body. During the treatments, "we don't recommend exercise because it'll turn into muscle," says manager Xu Wenli, whose clients include brides-to-be who are eager to fit into their wedding dresses. (USA Today -- News)
Nonsurgical ways to remove body fat gaining popularity in US Mar 29, 2010
Such body contouring is one of the latest trends in dermatology, aimed at getting rid of small pockets of fat without the pain, price, or recovery time of liposuction or other weight-loss surgery ... If you told a plastic surgeon who did a lot of liposuction that you had a device that was going to remove three dimes, they d smirk at you, said Dr. Steve Jacobson, a plastic surgeon at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn ... I just wanted to tone it up without going through major liposuction, she... (Boston Globe)
Fight fat with cold temperatures Mar 29, 2010
Avram further pointed out the results were "not comparable to liposuction, and ... not a weight-loss device," but held potential in the treatment. Dr Mark Berman, president of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, said: "The good news is that there does not seem to be any problem caused when the body is reabsorbing the [fat]. I can see this becoming another dermatologic weapon. This is going to be a nice little device.". (India Times, India)
Laser Center shines light on better skin Mar 26, 2010
With the company's Velashape system, the appearance of cellulite can not only be improved, but inches can be lost without the need for liposuction. Clinical studies indicate patients experienced an average reduction of 1 inch after treatment, with a half inch to 3 inches lost in clinical trials. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
As digital files replace paper, medical identity theft is apt to spread, too Mar 24, 2010
Sierra Morgan was billed $12,000 on her health care credit card for liposuction, a procedure she never requested or had ... What nerve she had using my name to get liposuction. (Boston Globe)
Patient Is Billed for Liposuction She Never Had as Medical ID Theft Rises Mar 23, 2010
Patient Billed for Phony Liposuction as Medical ID Theft Rises - Bloomberg ... Patient Billed for Phony Liposuction as Medical ID Theft Rises ... March 23 (Bloomberg) -- Sierra Morgan was billed $12,000 on her health-care credit card in November for liposuction, a procedure she never requested or had. (Bloomberg -- US)
Big... Chill: Can You Freeze Off Your Fat? Mar 23, 2010
Avram was quick to point out, however, that the results are "not comparable to liposuction, and this is not a weight-loss device." And he said that even though the device used in the technique is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this particular use has not yet earned the FDA's okay -- and thus is not ready for public consumption. But in terms of safety, Avram said, "At this point, these studies seem to be reassuring.". (ABC News)
Weak economy pinches plastic surgeons Mar 23, 2010
Fear of being fired for taking too much time off from work for recovery is also causing some to put off that desired face-lift or bit of liposuction ... Locally, Dr. Fernau is offering 40 percent off on breast augmentation and liposuction through April 15. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
MoNique to Sandra: Hope marriage works Mar 23, 2010
Though theres no word on just how many plastic surgery procedures Girardi would be willing to undergo in a single day (for Montag, the magic number was 10), shes allegedly interested in a breast augmentation, nose job and liposuction. Why so much work for the girl who already got the guy. (MSNBC -- News)
Autopsy is back Mar 20, 2010
Autopsy: Bad reaction to lidocaine killed Miramar nurse after liposuction ... Autopsy: Bad reaction to lidocaine killed Miramar nurse after liposuction ... Rohie Kah-Orukotan's family contends the doctor caused her death by administering excessive amounts of anesthetics propofol and lidocaine during liposuction. (The Palm Beach Post)
Stem Cell Cures Any Closer? Mar 17, 2010
Stem Cell Cures Any Closer. - CBS Evening News - CBS News. (CBS News -- Evening News)
Science: Metabolic syndrome Mar 15, 2010
And liposuction (not, admittedly, something that most doctors would recommend) would be expected to make things worse, since it would get rid of the source of the hormones that regulate lipids. Dr Unger and Dr Scherer, then, have attempted to apply some new thinking to a disease that affects more people as the world gets richer. (The Economist)
Two shows means good old-fashioned hatred Mar 11, 2010
But Johns has both plausibility and personality and the public perceives him as someone who doesn't need liposuction on his head. His words still carry more moral authority than the heliocentric celebrities, such as Lara Bingle and Brendan Fevola, the balls of hot gas around whom the media world turns. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Florida Doctor's License Suspended in Liposuction Death Mar 9, 2010
Husband of Liposuction Victim: 'Doctors Are Supposed to Save a Life, Not Take It ... The doctor who performed liposuction on a now-deceased at a local spa had his license suspended and was called "an immediate danger to the public." ... Rohie Kah-Orukotan, 37, died after liposuction procedure at Fla. (ABC News)
State suspends Broward doctor in liposuction death Mar 6, 2010
State health officials on Thursday suspended the medical license of a doctor who performed a liposuction procedure that led to the death of a Miramar nurse in October, saying he was "a danger to public health.". The suspension of Dr. Omar Brito Marin came one day after the victim's husband publicly implored the state to act because the doctor was still performing minor cosmetic procedures in Pembroke Pines. (The Palm Beach Post)
Morgan Burnett at the combine and a few short Tech tidbits Mar 3, 2010
Guess they better offer free Copenhagen and bud light to sell any and/or include blonde hair coloring and liposuction for their women. WE RUiN THIS STATE. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
‘Nip/Tuck’ maintained its in-your-face approach to the beauty industry for seven years Feb 28, 2010
Every possible karmic punishment, pathology, and ironic twist seemed to visit upon the characters who were so desperate to find perfection - there were sex acts with blowup dolls, a self-mastectomy with a carving knife, white supremacist teens, even a dead 17-year-old fetus in the womb of a liposuction patient. With raging cynicism, Nip/Tuck paved the road to beauty with deviancy and fetishism. (Boston Globe)
Want a shapely butt? Here's help Feb 23, 2010
The trend of going under the scalpel for butt enhancement, lift and liposuction has emerged in the past five to 10 years, but it isn't so popular yet, said Dhir. "These procedures are more of a Brazilian or American concept where people can and are used to roaming around in thongs and bikinis on beaches. But such an acceptability has not seeped into India yet. Here breast enhancement is still 10-20 times more in demand than surgical treatment for butts. Such surgical treatments cost anywhere... (India Times, India)
Thinner Cook not taking 2010 lightly Feb 20, 2010
"I had liposuction," Cook said, jokingly, when asked about his new physique before the Rockies' pitchers and catchers opened their initial 2010 workout. For the record, Cook's weight loss was a matter of cutting portions, not eating so late and avoiding soft drinks. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Woman in skirt scandal now Carnival star Feb 16, 2010
" On Oct. 22, Arruda was forced to cover herself with a professor's white coat and was escorted from class by police amid a hail of insults and curses from other students. Videos of the incident went viral on the Internet. The uproar caused her college to take disciplinary action - against her, not those who belittled the jovial blonde. She was expelled for what officials called provocative behavior in a country widely known for revealing clothing. A national outcry ensued, and Arruda was... (AZCentral -- News)
Archives: The Pet Economy Feb 12, 2010
It has also created a market for procedures including pet liposuction, which is becoming more common in cities like Los Angeles where owners are used to getting nips and tucks for themselves. And for some pet lovers, no medical procedure is too extreme. (BusinessWeek)
When Frugality Hurts: The Pain of Cutting Resources to the Quick Feb 5, 2010
Cover Your Assets: How do you know when you've trimmed too much budget, too much staff and consequently, too much profit. Because it hurts when you do that. (EnterpriseStorageForum)
Does this city make my butt look big? Feb 3, 2010
Body slimming interest was higher in the South, as well, with 20 percent more searches for liposuction, tummy tucks and other fat-fighting procedures, whereas breast reduction surgery was tops in the Pacific Northwest outpacing other regions by 67 percent ... Other popular procedures for this region include laser treatment of leg veins (37 percent), laser hair removal (33 percent) and liposuction, which pulls in 31 percent of the nations procedures. (MSNBC -- Health)
Fat Tissue May Be a Source of Valuable Blood Stem Cells, Study Says Feb 2, 2010
Fortunately, according to the researchers, a vast amount of the SVF in adipose tissue can be easily obtained from patients using conventional liposuction and isolation methods that are safe and relatively pain-free. "These study results suggest that more HSPCs might be obtained from the stromal vascular fraction through increased mobilization of these cells from the bone marrow using G-CSF," said Dr. Koh. (Science Daily)
Bitch and Famous Jan 28, 2010
10 plastic surgery procedures at once, and should Tiger's wife take him back (iAfrica.com)
Herding Squirrels: New Year's resolution bye, bye chicken fat Jan 26, 2010
That same scene could be played out in plastic surgeons' offices all over, as people seem to be passing up big-ticket beauty procedures - face-lifts, liposuction, breast augmentation - and seeking less expensive ways to achieve beauty ideals. According to both the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the number of cosmetic surgical procedures done in 2008 was lower than in 2007 - by 9 percent, according to the ASPS, and 15 percent,... (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Montag a reminder of obsession with looks Jan 21, 2010
Montag talks about undergoing 10 procedures - including liposuction, breast augmentation (she s now a DDD), and a brow lift - in a single day. She s 23. (Boston Globe)
weight-loss anxieties around the world Jan 21, 2010
Maybe that explains a few other national trends: The percentage of the population taking diet pills doubled between 2001 and 2005, plastic surgery is booming, and doctors even offer toe liposuction (to create more toe cleavage ). How the U.S. compares: Sixty-two percent of Americans say we pay entirely too much attention to weight. (Harper's Magazine)
Superficiality falls short of real talent Jan 21, 2010
These surgeries included fat injections in her cheeks and lips, butt augmentation, liposuction on her neck, waist and thighs, chin reduction and having her ears pinned back. Montag underwent her first procedures, rhinoplasty and a breast augmentation, in 2007, but apparently the new look intrigued her. (The University Echo, TN)
Montag: I almost died after surgeries Jan 20, 2010
On Nov. 20, Montag underwent 10 procedures that included a mini brow lift, Botox in the forehead, nose job revision, fat injections in cheeks and lips, chin reduction, neck liposuction, ears pinned back, breast augmentation revision, liposuction on her waist and thighs and a buttocks augmentation. But, she told Bush shes not addicted to plastic surgery. (MSNBC -- News)
Botox and Dermal Wrinkle Fillers Jan 15, 2010
Thus, people are looking for brow raiser, de-frowner, and lid stretcher cosmetics to help bring back firmness to the facial skin without the use of diet, liposuction or face-lift. Most would like a for the deep vertical line between the eyebrows that is causing men to look dark and sullen. (Suite101.com)
Read more ... Jan 11, 2010
So, facing financial constraints, the US middle class would likely cut back discretionary spending on non-essentials such as nose jobs, tummy tucks and liposuction. Because we live in a globalised economy, replete with international medical tourism that has given rise to the "safari-after-surgery" concept in Africa, it means that plastic surgeons around the world are feeling the pinch. (Business Report, South Africa)
Decatur eatery serves, cuts costs Jan 10, 2010
Among them is Blue MedSpa, a four-year-old company that offers traditional spa services, such as facials, massages, liposuction and tattoo removal. "Right now, it's tough economic times," said Scott Cooper, Blue MedSpa's chief operating officer. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
