Posts Tagged ‘Liposuction’

ASAPS Releases 2012 Plastic Surgery Statistics Report

Monday, May 20th, 2013

Each year, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) releases its annual plastic surgery statistics for the previous year. For 2012, we found breast augmentation reclaiming its number one spot as the leading surgical procedure in the US (it took second place in 2011). There were 330,631 breast augmentations performed in 2012, followed by liposuction [...]

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Cosmetic Surgery for Men Continues to Rise

Thursday, March 28th, 2013

The trend of men receiving plastic surgery continues to rise, as going under the knife carries less of a stigma and the pressure to maintain a youthful appearance increases. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 14.6 million cosmetic procedures were performed on males and females in the U.S. in 2012, up 5 percent [...]

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New Study Ties Plastic Surgery to Higher Self-Esteem

Monday, March 18th, 2013

The number of people requesting nips and tucks has risen steadily over the years, as new technology continues to develop and the stigma of cosmetic surgery gradually wears off. People go under the knife for any number of reasons, from correcting or improving a condition to wanting to feel better about their appearance in general. [...]

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ASPS’ Annual State of Plastic Surgery Report for 2012

Wednesday, February 27th, 2013

Every year, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) releases their “State of Plastic Surgery,” an annual statistics report that shows how many plastic surgery procedures were performed and other key trends. The 2012 report shows that, along with economic indicators like auto, retail and home sales, cosmetic surgery saw considerable gains. According to ASPS [...]

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South Africa’s “Plastic Surgery Safari”

Monday, January 7th, 2013

South Africa is known for many things – from its beautiful landscapes to political issues. With great doctors and better prices, the African country can now add plastic surgery to that list. Because of the growth experienced by some African countries’ economies, there has been a marked resurgence of local Africans flocking to South Africa [...]

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Plastic Surgery Gone Wrong: Backward Buttock Implant Video

Sunday, December 9th, 2012

A shocking video has recently been making the rounds, starring a young woman moving a silicone buttock implant around under her skin while commenting about how it couldn’t be normal. Well, it most certainly isn’t. The video, which Maggie Fox of NBC News describes as “stomach churning,” is just one example one of thousands of [...]

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Dr. Barr to Attend Fundraising Events in Honor of Rubin Cottage

Wednesday, November 14th, 2012

Although Dr. Barr runs a bustling business, he devotes much of his free time to local charities, including CARP, Fern House, KidSanctuary and more. In the coming weeks, Dr. Barr will be participating in several fundraising events for KidSanctuary’s first home, Rubin Cottage. On Thursday, November 29th, KidSanctuary Campus will officially open its doors to [...]

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