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A procedural survey conducted by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery says more than 17 million cosmetic surgery procedures were performed in the United States in 2009. The total number of procedures from this first-time study far surpasses any number that has previously been reported in the U.S. This is the first nationwide survey of […]

Why all the long faces? Perhaps because last year’s economic slump cut deeply into the facelifting biz, as a recent survey indicated. If the survey is accurate, idle plastic surgeons are trying to keep a stiff upper lip, while former patients who can’t afford more surgery might start looking their own age. If the survey […]

Stretch marks don’t have to be such a struggle, just ask for your aesthetic physician’s help. For many women, stretch marks rank right next to cellulite as one of the most difficult obstacles to overcome. Once stretch marks, or striae, appear, they’re impossible to truly erase, but there are new laser options available to reduce […]

Cosmetic procedures like Botox, facial fillers and liposuction are big money-makers for physicians. Not surprisingly, doctors other than plastic surgeons and dermatologists also offer cosmetic treatments. According to a new study, nearly 40% of doctors offering liposuction in Southern California had no specific surgical training.The study, published in the April issue of the journal Plastic […]

They’ve the women on the front line of our fight against ageing – the magazine beauty directors who test out hundreds of treatments, from Botox and facial fillers to weird, wonderful and sometimes painful fat-busting procedures. So, what vanishes those wrinkles and what leaves you feeling more decrepit than before? JENNY STOCKS reports… NEWBY HANDS, […]

Separate surveys have different statistics on the number of procedures, but both say a recovering economy is attracting more patients. Independent surveys on cosmetic surgery and treatments in the United States, by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, reached similar conclusions: Despite the recession, demand for cosmetic […]

As we age, we all suffer from skin problems. Most of us keep our bodies covered, but the face is out there for the world to see. Recent advancements in skin care have led to the development of fractional resurfacing technologies that help to restore skin’s beauty. There are many different devices available to perform […]

Glasgow has become the boom city in the UK for cosmetic procedures, with as many as one in ten of the population prepared to seek treatments such as Botox injections to improve their appearance. Demand for artificially plumped up faces, liposuctioned tummies and augmented breasts is growing by up to 20 per cent a year […]

Catherine Maley, MBA, Author of Your Aesthetic Practice and President of Cosmetic Image Marketing has announced its endorsement of PatientNOW as a valuable resource for aesthetic physicians who need easy-to-use patient-management software for their practice.  Having worked with aesthetic practices for over a decade, Catherine Maley of Cosmetic Image Marketing knows the unique needs of […]