Posted March 26, 2012
Even with a slowly recovering economy, cosmetic procedures grew two straight years in a row. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) recently released statistics stating that 13.8 million cosmetic plastic surgery procedures (both surgical and minimally-invasive) were performed in the United States in 2011. This is up five percent from last year. In addition […]
Read MorePosted February 11, 2012
It is quite amusing here in Southern California when celebrities feel the need to justify methods used to maintain their good looks and youthful appearance. Recently, the Orange County Register posted a blog written about Gwyneth Paltrow’s magazine article in which she admitted to having had help to maintain her looks. According to the article […]
Read MorePosted February 09, 2012
Allergan has had its share of lawsuits over the years specifically related to BOTOX® Cosmetic and complications patients allege they suffered as a result of the injections. Closing arguments were presented this week for one of the most recent BOTOX® lawsuits. According to the Orange County Register a 46-year-old Missouri man blames Allergan for a crippling disease […]
Read MorePosted January 09, 2012
In the critical world of Hollywood and leading lady movie roles Meryl Streep dominates the category by carrying the title of working actress. According to a recent Orange County register blog post, she was not so sure that she would be working after 40 years of age. According to the article, Streep shared with the […]
Read MorePosted December 20, 2011
Hollywood celebrities have known what a recent study has just proven. Facial rejuvenation is most appealing when performed early in the aging process. According to a recent newswise article online, younger patients with “early or minimal signs of facial aging” achieve better results and higher satisfaction rates at least a decade after facelift surgery, according […]
Read MorePosted December 13, 2011
The holidays are an expected time for family gatherings and unfortunately weight gain. According to recent local article it is not true that the average person gains 5 pounds over the holidays. The reality is it’s closer to only 1 pound. The difference is most people don’t lose it they just keep adding to it. […]
Read MorePosted December 12, 2011
This time of year most of the publications have last-minute gift ideas that include everything from what you can pick up at the drugstore to gift certificates for your favorite restaurants. A recent article in the Los Angeles Times suggested your local drugstore for last-minute stocking stuffers. The suggestions were rather amusing because they included, […]
Read MorePosted November 23, 2011
Rhinoplasty is both a medical reconstructive and cosmetic procedure. According to The Orange County Register Alexis Bellino of “The Real Housewives of Orange County” had a nose job in October. She says people are starting to notice that there’s “something” new about her, though they’re not always sure exactly what it is. According to the surgeon who performed […]
Read MorePosted October 26, 2011
There has been a lot of hype about the importance of baby boomers to the plastic surgery market. A recent online industry article referenced a Los Angeles Times article highlighting the fact that Generation X (who are in their 40s) are very much a part of the plastic surgery market as well. Many from this generation feel […]
Read MorePosted October 03, 2011
In the world of easy access and do-it-yourself benefits it is not very surprising that BOTOX® Cosmetic has become the new at home consumer craze. Available over the Internet it is very enticing and seems easy when compared to diabetic who inject on a daily basis. According to a recent online industry article, not only is this a bad […]
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