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Germany to ban cosmetic surgery on children
In a move that has been criticized by professional surgical bodies, German lawmakers are proposing a ban on plastic surgery for children and adolescents.
In a move that has been criticized by professional surgical bodies, German lawmakers are proposing a ban on plastic surgery for children and adolescents.
36 Ontario cosmetic surgeons placed under review
Following yesterday's meeting of Ontario's medical regulatory agency, 36 "cosmetic surgeons" in Ontario have been put under review.
Following yesterday's meeting of Ontario's medical regulatory agency, 36 "cosmetic surgeons" in Ontario have been put under review.
Cosmetic surgery rules in Ontario set to be tightened
Less than two months after the death of a 32 year old woman who underwent liposuction performed by a family doctor advertising as a cosmetic surgeon, the regulatory body of Ontario is set to tighten the guidelines covering cosmetic surgery procedures offered by doctors in the province.
Less than two months after the death of a 32 year old woman who underwent liposuction performed by a family doctor advertising as a cosmetic surgeon, the regulatory body of Ontario is set to tighten the guidelines covering cosmetic surgery procedures offered by doctors in the province.
25% of Australian teenage girls want plastic surgery
A quarter of teenage girls in Australia would get plastic surgery if they could, according to a new survey.
A quarter of teenage girls in Australia would get plastic surgery if they could, according to a new survey.
Increase in DIY plastic surgery by patients with body dysmorphic disorder
A leading psychologist has reported to a conference that some patients in the UK are so unhappy with their appearance that they have glued back their ears, tried to iron the wrinkles off their face and cut open their stomachs in order to perform a DIY tummy-tuck.
A leading psychologist has reported to a conference that some patients in the UK are so unhappy with their appearance that they have glued back their ears, tried to iron the wrinkles off their face and cut open their stomachs in order to perform a DIY tummy-tuck.
Plastic surgeon suspended over allegations of drugs and sex with patient
The state health commissioner has used emergency powers to immediately suspend the licence of a New York plastic surgeon accused of having sex with a patient and smoking crystal methamphetamine.
The state health commissioner has used emergency powers to immediately suspend the licence of a New York plastic surgeon accused of having sex with a patient and smoking crystal methamphetamine.
Survey: 37% of Arab girls would consider plastic surgery
A survey by cosmetics manufacturer Dover reveals that 37% of Arab girls aged between 15 and 17 would consider having plastic surgery.
A survey by cosmetics manufacturer Dover reveals that 37% of Arab girls aged between 15 and 17 would consider having plastic surgery.
Doctors offered liposuction as reward in medical insurance scam, court told
Three doctors accused of using liposuction and plastic surgery to bribe patients into insurance fraud have been arrested.
Three doctors accused of using liposuction and plastic surgery to bribe patients into insurance fraud have been arrested.
Indian Army personnel clamour for free plastic surgery
Such is the demand for free plastic surgery from Indian Army officers and their wives that the Army's Southern Command Hospital is to introduce a dedicated aesthetic surgery division within the next two months.
Such is the demand for free plastic surgery from Indian Army officers and their wives that the Army's Southern Command Hospital is to introduce a dedicated aesthetic surgery division within the next two months.
Spanish plastic surgery show draws fire
A Spanish TV show that offers its participants free plastic surgery has drawn criticism from consumer groups in the country.
A Spanish TV show that offers its participants free plastic surgery has drawn criticism from consumer groups in the country.
Australia cracks down on "before and after" photos and Botox parties
Plastic surgery clinics may be banned from showing "before and after photos" of patients under depending on the report by a taskforce setup by the State government of New South Wales in Australia.
Plastic surgery clinics may be banned from showing "before and after photos" of patients under depending on the report by a taskforce setup by the State government of New South Wales in Australia.
Approval of Cosmetic Surgery at all time high in America
Figures released by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery show that the public's attitude towards plastic and cosmetic surgery is at an all time high.
Figures released by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery show that the public's attitude towards plastic and cosmetic surgery is at an all time high.
Chinese switching to Asian influenced plastic surgery styles
The growing affluence of China's middle class, combined with increasing sophistication and experience of plastic surgery, is influencing a trend towards surgical procedures that emphasise Asian beauty features.
The growing affluence of China's middle class, combined with increasing sophistication and experience of plastic surgery, is influencing a trend towards surgical procedures that emphasise Asian beauty features.
NZ Plastic Surgeons call for regulations
Plastic Surgeons in New Zealand are urging the Medical Council to take a stronger stance to clamp down on what they say are "dangerous operators" in the cosmetic surgery industry.
Plastic Surgeons in New Zealand are urging the Medical Council to take a stronger stance to clamp down on what they say are "dangerous operators" in the cosmetic surgery industry.
Spanish spend 800 million on plastic surgery
The Spanish spent €800 million last year on cosmetic surgery, undergoing 400,000 operations, according to figures released by the Spanish Plastic Surgery Association.
The Spanish spent €800 million last year on cosmetic surgery, undergoing 400,000 operations, according to figures released by the Spanish Plastic Surgery Association.
Cosmetic surgery advertising code comes under fire
A new advertising code drawn together by the Australian cosmetic surgery industry has drawn fire from health officials in the country, who say that some of these cosmetic surgeons themselves are often to blame for misleading patients.
A new advertising code drawn together by the Australian cosmetic surgery industry has drawn fire from health officials in the country, who say that some of these cosmetic surgeons themselves are often to blame for misleading patients.
Plastic surgery group criticised for finance package
A UK plastic surgery clinic has attracted criticism because of its decision to offer interest free loans to prospective patients to pay for their surgery.
A UK plastic surgery clinic has attracted criticism because of its decision to offer interest free loans to prospective patients to pay for their surgery.
New survey reveals most women unhappy with their body
A UK survey of 25,000 men and women reveals that half of the women are unhappy with their body shape and would consider plastic surgery such as liposuction to improve it.
A UK survey of 25,000 men and women reveals that half of the women are unhappy with their body shape and would consider plastic surgery such as liposuction to improve it.
South Koreans get tax credit for plastic surgery
At the same time that a US politician is calling for plastic surgery in Minnesota to be taxed, South Korean officials today announced that citizens will be granted a tax credit for the cost of plastic and cosmetic surgery.
At the same time that a US politician is calling for plastic surgery in Minnesota to be taxed, South Korean officials today announced that citizens will be granted a tax credit for the cost of plastic and cosmetic surgery.
U.S. politician calls for tax on plastic surgery
A Minnesota State Representative has called for a 6.5% sales tax to be applied to plastic surgery and cosmetic treatments such as Botox and collagen injections.
A Minnesota State Representative has called for a 6.5% sales tax to be applied to plastic surgery and cosmetic treatments such as Botox and collagen injections.
Two women die in plastic surgery clinic in one week
Two women attending the same plastic surgery clinic in Spain have died within a week of each other. The clinic, Clinica Evangelica, is Barcelona, Spain's second largest city, has opened an investigation into the separate deaths.
Two women attending the same plastic surgery clinic in Spain have died within a week of each other. The clinic, Clinica Evangelica, is Barcelona, Spain's second largest city, has opened an investigation into the separate deaths.
Spain includes plastic surgery in inflation calculator
Plastic surgery has become such an everyday experience for Spaniards that the Spanish Institute of Statistics has added it to the basket of goods and services used to calculate the rate of inflation in the country.
Plastic surgery has become such an everyday experience for Spaniards that the Spanish Institute of Statistics has added it to the basket of goods and services used to calculate the rate of inflation in the country.
Anna Nicole Smith's death linked to recent breast implant surgery
A number of news sources in the United States are suggesting links between the recent death of Anna Nicole Smith, and recent plastic surgery that she underwent to repair one of her breast implants.
A number of news sources in the United States are suggesting links between the recent death of Anna Nicole Smith, and recent plastic surgery that she underwent to repair one of her breast implants.
Israel tightens plastic surgery regulations
In a bid to improve patient safety and restore profitability to the sector, Israel has introduced tight restrictions on the procedures that can be carried out by plastic surgeons and on who may legally represent themselves as a plastic surgeon.
In a bid to improve patient safety and restore profitability to the sector, Israel has introduced tight restrictions on the procedures that can be carried out by plastic surgeons and on who may legally represent themselves as a plastic surgeon.
Christian TV Preacher says plastic surgery makes people look "Oriental"
Fundamental Christian Preacher and TV host Pat Robertson has made yet another ethnic gaffe as well as offending people contemplating plastic surgery by saying that it makes them look "like they're Oriental".
Fundamental Christian Preacher and TV host Pat Robertson has made yet another ethnic gaffe as well as offending people contemplating plastic surgery by saying that it makes them look "like they're Oriental".
Scarring from plastic surgery to decrease with live tissue bonding
Scarring resulting from plastic surgery is set to decline dramatically as a result of the development of new tissue bonding technology from a Ukrainian based company.
Scarring resulting from plastic surgery is set to decline dramatically as a result of the development of new tissue bonding technology from a Ukrainian based company.
Model Tyra Banks speaks out in favor of plastic surgery
Supermodel Tyra Banks has hit out at models who criticize plastic surgery, and said that while she wouldn't undergo plastic surgery herself, it should be available to people who want it.
Supermodel Tyra Banks has hit out at models who criticize plastic surgery, and said that while she wouldn't undergo plastic surgery herself, it should be available to people who want it.
Wife No. 2 has plastic surgery to resemble wife No. 1
A Chinese man who lost his first wife in a car crash has persuaded his second wife to undergo plastic surgery, so that she will resemble the first wife more closely.
A Chinese man who lost his first wife in a car crash has persuaded his second wife to undergo plastic surgery, so that she will resemble the first wife more closely.
Plastic Surgery - One in three women would do it - survey
A new survey reveals that one in three women would consider plastic surgery, saying that they were favourably disposed to the idea of having surgery to correct defects or to improve their looks.
A new survey reveals that one in three women would consider plastic surgery, saying that they were favourably disposed to the idea of having surgery to correct defects or to improve their looks.
Modiface allows online before and after photos, before plastic surgery
Researchers at the University of Toronto have developed a novel online application that allows people to upload a photo of their face and see the before and after effects of plastic surgery.
Researchers at the University of Toronto have developed a novel online application that allows people to upload a photo of their face and see the before and after effects of plastic surgery.
Attorney dies after plastic surgery
A prominent attorney, Kimberley Taylor died of complications following plastic surgery, it has been reported. The 53 year old woman, well known in legal circles in Tucson, Arizona, had undergone a combined face lift and tummy tuck on December 28th, but complications soon arose.
A prominent attorney, Kimberley Taylor died of complications following plastic surgery, it has been reported. The 53 year old woman, well known in legal circles in Tucson, Arizona, had undergone a combined face lift and tummy tuck on December 28th, but complications soon arose.
Doctors slam Plastic Surgery Prize Draw
A new prize draw that offers patients the chance to win £6,000 ($11,600) of free cosmetic surgery, by buying a £1.50 ($2.90) ticket has been slammed by plastic surgeons as "plumbing new depths"
A new prize draw that offers patients the chance to win £6,000 ($11,600) of free cosmetic surgery, by buying a £1.50 ($2.90) ticket has been slammed by plastic surgeons as "plumbing new depths"
Flying plastic surgeon apprehended at airport
A New Zealand plastic surgeon was stopped by security officials as he tried to board a Qantas flight with blood dripping from his carry on bags.
A New Zealand plastic surgeon was stopped by security officials as he tried to board a Qantas flight with blood dripping from his carry on bags.
Chinese plastic surgery TV show "gross"
Chinese plastic surgeons have spoken out in criticism of MTV China's new reality TV plastic surgery show "I Want A Famous Face". The scenes of plastic surgery in the show are so gruesome that experienced cameramen fainted in the operating theatre and MTV has subsequently agreed to pixelate the images to avoid upsetting unsuspecting viewers.
Chinese plastic surgeons have spoken out in criticism of MTV China's new reality TV plastic surgery show "I Want A Famous Face". The scenes of plastic surgery in the show are so gruesome that experienced cameramen fainted in the operating theatre and MTV has subsequently agreed to pixelate the images to avoid upsetting unsuspecting viewers.
Chinese men want surgery to look more feminine
Young men in Shanghai are turning to plastic surgery to feminise their looks. According to a Shanghai based surgeon, more than half of his clients are men aged between 18 and 26, and the most popular requests are for smaller faces, pointed chins and straightened noses.
Young men in Shanghai are turning to plastic surgery to feminise their looks. According to a Shanghai based surgeon, more than half of his clients are men aged between 18 and 26, and the most popular requests are for smaller faces, pointed chins and straightened noses.
Surgeons critical of cosmetic surgery finance promotion
Australian surgeons have spoken out against a promotion that they say encourages customers to get cosmetic surgery now and pay later. The promotion, in Melbourne, Australia, involved a door to door mailing of a 16-page pamphlet, promoting breast enlargements, nose jobs and liposuction.
Australian surgeons have spoken out against a promotion that they say encourages customers to get cosmetic surgery now and pay later. The promotion, in Melbourne, Australia, involved a door to door mailing of a 16-page pamphlet, promoting breast enlargements, nose jobs and liposuction.
Plastic Surgery can improve your sex life?
According to a new study published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal, cosmetic surgery procedures such as breast augmentation and liposuction improved sexual satisfaction for a majority of patients.
Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Plastic Surgery
If you’re thinking about getting cosmetic surgery, it’s your job to become an informed consumer. Selecting a qualified doctor, with a lot of training and experience in the procedure you’d like to get, is essential.
If you’re thinking about getting cosmetic surgery, it’s your job to become an informed consumer. Selecting a qualified doctor, with a lot of training and experience in the procedure you’d like to get, is essential.
How Many Young Women Get Plastic Surgery?
Few young women in college have gotten cosmetic surgery, but they don't rule it out in the future.
Only 5% of college students in a recent study said they'd had cosmetic surgery. But most knew people who have been nipped, tucked, or peeled, and many said they would consider it themselves.
Cosmetic surgery skyrocketed 299% from 1997 to 2003, says the study. Medical advances, greater public acceptance of cosmetic surgery, and the media probably all contributed to that, it says.
