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Plastic Surgery Statistics
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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 Experts
Study Uncovers Link Between Plastic Surgery and Mental Illness
A recently published study in the Annals of Plastic Surgery reports that women who undergo cosmetic breast augmentation are three times as... Read more »
Plastic Surgery for Migraines? Maybe.
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Migraine surgery performed by a plastic surgeon?
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Next Class: Plastic Surgery Tutorial
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A Message from your T.V.: Go Plastic, or Go Home
There are so many shows that feature plastic surgery these days. Do you think they encourage people to get more plastic surgery? While I... Read more »
From Our Sources
Plastic surgery may ease migraine pain
Plastic surgeons say that a cosmetic surgery similar to a forehead lift may lessen migraine symptoms. In a recent clinical trial involving 75... Read more »
Can Plastic Surgery Be Good for Teens?
Many people think plastic surgery is done solely for vanity, but for some people--particularly teens--cosmetic surgery can mean the difference... Read more »
Plastic Surgery for Migraines?
More than 36 million Americans live with Migraine disease. Finding effective preventive treatments can take years, wearing on the patience and will ... Read more »
Plastic Surgery for Migraine? Maybe.
Anyone with Migraines will tell you that we all wish there were a cure for Migraine disease. The reality, however, is that there is no cure at this... Read more »
Older, Depressed Patients More Satisfied with Plastic Surgery:...
New research published in the Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery have found that people over age 53 and patients being treated for depression are... Read more »
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