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In 2008, 10.2 million cosmetic surgeries were performed, down 12% from the previous year due to tough economic times. In 2007, there were almost 12 million cosmetic surgeries performed, up 7% from the year before and 59% from 2000. Most of these surgeries were breast surgeries and liposuction, followed by eyelid and nose surgeries. Facial plastic surgeries range from being fairly minimal, such as a brow lift, to a full face-lift.
Face-lifts
Several face-lift procedures (called...
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From Our Sources
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Plastic Surgery for Migraine? Maybe.
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