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Liposuction is a popular plastic surgery procedure that helps shape the body into a more desirable shape by removing targeted fat deposits.
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The Breast Augmentation Economy
Find out how much money is spent on breast augmentation surgery in the United States in this infographic.
Rhinoplasty Nose Enhancement Surgery: From the Perspective of a Plastic Surgeon
The visibility of the nose makes it one of the body parts most commonly corrected by plastic surgery.
Imaging Software May Increase Satisfaction with Nose, Says Surgeon
Patients who preview the results of a nose job using computer imaging software are more likely to be satisfied with the outcome of their surgery than those who do not, according to a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon.
Rhinoplasty Techniques
Surgery to reshape the nose is called a Rhinoplasty. The vast majority of patients seeking this operation for cosmetic purposes are women.
Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty
Blepharoplasty, or surgery of the eyelids, is a common plastic surgery procedure. Learn about the upper and lower eyelid surgery procedures.
Lip Reduction
Learn about the lip reduction surgery procedure, as well as its risks, side effects, and cost.
Mommy Makeover Procedures
A board certified plastic surgeon can perform mommy makeover procedures to restore a woman’s self-confidence and self-image after childbirth.
Why Board Certification is Critical When You Choose a Plastic Surgeon
Virtually every doctor who advertises himself or herself as a cosmetic surgeon lists board-certified as part of their credentials. But just what is board certification?
Can I Make My Eyelashes Bigger and Better with Surgery?
The eyelash transplant procedure can permanently give you longer, fuller lashes.
How Should I Choose My Surgeon?
It is very important that potential plastic surgery patients choose a surgeon that they can trust. Here are a few questions patients should ask prospective plastic surgeons.
Children and Cosmetic Surgery
Cosmetic surgery for children is not common; however, there are some cases in which plastic surgery is appropriate for children.
Plastic Surgery and Insurance
Health insurance generally does not cover the cost of plastic surgery procedures unless they are deemed medical necessary.
Dimple Creation Now Included among Plastic Surgery Options
Those who feel they missed out by not being born with dimples can now have the situation corrected through plastic surgery.
Cosmetic Procedures Lose Little Popularity in Recession Year
An annual update of statistics shows the cosmetic procedures industry fared better than many in 2009.
Life Cycle of Breast Implants Difficult to Predict
Most women considering breast implants want to know how long they can be expected to last. There is no simple answer. It could be as little as five years, or as long as 20 years or more.
New Device for Faster Cleaning of Fat Grafts Approved by FDA
A new device for cleaning fat grafts used in cosmetic body contouring has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Proposed Plastic Surgery Tax Cut from Senate Health Care Reform Bill
A proposal to add a 5 percent federal tax to the cost of elective plastic surgery was cut from the Senate health care reform bill, replaced by a 10 percent tax on tanning salon procedures.
Breast Augmentation and Body Type
Breast augmentation is not a one-size-fits-all procedure. Find out which implant types and surgical approaches are best suited to your body type.
A California Teenager's Personal Breast Augmentation Experience
We interviewed a California teenager who underwent breast augmentation at 19; find out why she wanted to have implants placed, what she thinks of the results – and how her parents felt about her undergoing plastic surgery.
I Want a Famous Face – What the Experts Have To Say
“Having a successful practice puts you in a position to say ‘no’ to the patient.” And that is exactly what Dr. Khoobehi does. Patients who come into his practice with unrealistic expectations and magazine clippings of their favorite celebrities don’t need plastic surgery; they need a different kind of help.
Plastic Surgery for Men
The popularity of plastic surgery for men has gained popularity in recent years, with rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, and liposuction being the most common procedures performed.
Plastic Surgery Statistics
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons has compiled statistics on the most popular plastic surgery procedures.
Cosmetic Surgery In Your 60s
Potential plastic surgery patients who are aged 60 and above should be in good physical health to undergo cosmetic surgery.
Cosmetic Surgery In Your 50s
Find out which cosmetic surgery treatments plastic surgeons typically recommend to patients in their 50s.
Cosmetic Surgery in Your 40s
Patients in their 40s may be candidates for cosmetic treatments such as BOTOX® injections, or plastic surgery procedures that offer longer lasting results.
Cosmetic Surgery in Your 30s
Men and women in their 30s seeking to improve the appearance of their face and body have a range of plastic surgery and skin care options available to them.
Cosmetic Surgery in Your 20s
Thinking about undergoing a cosmetic procedure? Check out DocShop's cosmetic surgery and skin care guide for patients in their 20s.
Plastic Surgery and Teenagers
Statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons show that rhinoplasty, male breast reduction and otoplasty are common procedures performed on teens.
Cosmetic Surgery Recommendations
Cosmetic surgeons typically recommend plastic surgery and skin care treatments based on the patient's age, in addition to a number of other factors.
Non-Surgical Cosmetic Surgery Alternatives
Less invasive cosmetic surgery alternatives can reduce the signs of aging, reverse sun damage, remove common skin flaws, and treat a range of skin conditions.
Plastic Surgery Costs
Interested in finding the price ranges of the most popular plastic surgery procedures for the face, body, and breast? Find all of this information at DocShop!
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DocShop TV is an online health news source that covers the latest trends and technology in plastic surgery, dentistry, dermatology, fertility, eye care, and bariatric surgery.
Cosmetic Surgery: You Don’t Have to be Rich or Famous, but You Can Feel Like You Are!
Cosmetic surgery, once a luxury reserved for the rich and famous, is now readily available to anyone striving to look their very best.
Lunchtime Lipo, Lifts, and Enlargements
Is the speedy surgical sensation destined to slight consumers? Or is technology simply catching up with our cosmetic ideals? DocShop’s Beauty Team introduces savvy consumers to the modern realm of “lunchtime” cosmetic procedures.
Unfair Insurance Coverage Practices Applied to Breast Reduction Surgery?
Many women experience pain and embarrassment due to overly large breasts. Yet breast reduction surgery costs an average of $5,000. Should health insurance coverage pay for a portion of the cost of surgery?
Tragedy Highlights the Importance of Choosing a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
GRAMMY Award winning rapper Kanye West's mother died Saturday night, just one day after she underwent plastic surgery.
Beyond the Girdle
Compression garments are undergarments with a medical purpose, not to be confused with a girdle. Compression garments differ from girdles in their design, shape, application, and purpose.
Is White Right? Ethnic Cosmetic Procedures
Cosmetic surgery gives men and women the option to change their appearance far more dramatically and permanently than was possible with hair dye or colored contact lenses. Despite this, many of today’s men and women of color are eschewing the “classic” beauty of whiteness, opting instead to pursue a look that alters, but maintains, their distinct ethnic features.
The Baby Boomers' Menu of Cosmetic Surgery Options
The needs of the Baby Boomer generation have spurred a whole new dimension in cosmetic surgery. This menu of options covers the special requests of people in their 30s to 50s, who do not need extensive procedures but rather subtle refreshers to fight the physical signs of stress, parenting, careers, and lifestyles.
Cosmetic Vacations in South Africa
Cosmetic vacations to South Africa have proven to be appealing to both the local and international visitor, especially with the rising cost of plastic surgery in Europe and the US. One burgeoning center for cosmetic vacationers is Cape Town, which was recently voted by readers of Conde Naste Traveller Magazine as the number one value-for-money city in the world.
Large-Volume Liposuction for Weight Loss
In the ongoing fight against flab, many Americans are turning to liposuction as a means of combating fat. Though liposuction has traditionally been used to treat selected problem areas in patients of normal weight, there are some surgeons who offer the procedure to heavier patients seeking moderate weight loss.
Stealth Surgery
Today’s cosmetic surgery seeks more than a good result. It also seeks to produce the result without leaving telltale tracks behind.
Filling the Void After Mastectomy
By finding new and more accurate ways to identify smaller tumors, we can treat more breast cancers without mastectomy (removal of part or all of a breast through surgery) and improve overall cure rates.
Carbon Dioxide Therapy (Carboxytherapy)
In 2004, a group of doctors described the addition of carbon dioxide therapy as an adjunctive treatment for conventional liposuction. It is now used for skin irregularities, skin tightening, and as a complementary treatment to liposuction (for residual fatty deposits).
Titanium Breast Implants: The Ultimate Underwire
Breasts of titanium may be in many women’s futures as plastic surgeons get serious about breast support. Titanium mesh can now be used to permanently support breast implants.
Excuse Me, Sir, but Are Those Real?
That’s a question more and more men may be getting as the cosmetic surgery revolution inches its way into that eternal mystery known as the male mind.
Chin Reduction
Chin reduction surgery is designed to correct an oversized or protruding chin. The procedure can improve an individual's profile and provide a boost in self-confidence.
Rhinoplasty for Men
Male rhinoplasty is a surgery for men that has become very popular in light of the fact that it can alter the shape and contour of the nose, a source of embarrassment and self-consciousness for many men.
Ethnic Rhinoplasty
Ethnic rhinoplasty surgery involves some aesthetic considerations distinct from those faced by Caucasian patients. Learn how doctors seek to enhance appearance without eliminating the distinctive look of ethnic patients.
Rhinoplasty (Nose Job) FAQs
Find the answers to your rhinoplasty questions here. Many prospective nose job patients want to know what they can expect from rhinoplasty surgery, and this quick primer covers some of the most important issues.
Preparing for Rhinoplasty (Nose Job) Surgery
Properly preparing for rhinoplasty surgery can significantly increase a patient’s happiness with the procedure, as well as ensure a speedy recovery. Below are some general tips regarding surgery preparation, although it is recommended that all patients talk to their doctors for more individualized instructions.
Rhinoplasty (Nose Job) Results
Rhinoplasty (nose job) surgery can produce wonderful results, but satisfaction after a nose job is much more likely if the patient understands what is realistic and how long it will take for the facial appearance to fully stabilize. Lean about what to expect after rhinoplasty.
Revision Rhinoplasty (Nose Job)
Those seeking revision rhinoplasty surgery for a nose job that does not meet their expectations should learn some facts about the procedure. Find out how a secondary nose job can give you the rhinoplasty result you’ve always wanted.
Rhinoplasty Benefits
Rhinoplasty surgery, also called a nose job, can offer many benefits to patients who are unhappy with the size or shape of their nose. In addition to aesthetic benefits, nose reshaping surgery can also improve the functionality of the nose and the circulatory system.
Choosing a Rhinoplasty Surgeon
When thinking about rhinoplasty, it is important that you choose a qualified cosmetic surgeon. One of the most difficult cosmetic procedures, nose reshaping surgery requires an artistic eye and a skilled hand.
Choose a Facial Plastic Surgeon
Learn how to choose a qualified facial plastic surgeon. Read a list of questions to ask potential surgeons.
Liposuction Costs and Financing
Typically, liposuction costs range from $1,500 to $7,500. Visit DocShop to find liposuction prices by area of the body.
Liposuction FAQs
Learn more about all aspects of liposuction surgery, including the different types of liposuction procedures and their benefits and risks.
Liposuction Benefits
The fat and cellulite removal provided by liposuction benefits anyone who is dissatisfied with their body because of excess fat in their hips, thighs, or abdomen.
Are You a Candidate for Liposuction?
Any candidate for liposuction, both men, women, and some teenagers, can take advantage of this versatile procedure to help shape their body.
Choose a Liposuction Surgeon
Liposuction surgeons should be board-certified, fully accredited, and have extensive experience with liposuction procedures.
Male Liposuction
Male liposuction is becoming increasingly common in the United States and around the world. Learn more about liposuction for men.
Pec Implants
Pectoral implants are a popular plastic surgery option for men seeking to shape and enhance their chest muscles, or pecs.
Calf Implants
Calf implants can be used to add bulk and definition to calf muscles, dramatically improving the appearance of the lower legs.
Bicep Implants
Bicep implants are a plastic surgery option available to patients who wish to increase the mass and definition of the upper arms.
Butt Implants
Male and female butt implants have become an increasingly popular cosmetic surgery option for patients wishing to enhance the size or shape of their buttocks.
Mommy Makeovers
A “mommy makeover” is a combination of post-pregnancy plastic surgery, cellulite removal, and other treatments that can help restore a youthful figure.
Common Body Issues
Excess skin, cellulite, and fat removal is an extremely effective method of permanently improving the appearance of the body.
Before Liposuction Surgery
In order to effectively prepare for liposuction, it is important to make necessary arrangements before the day of surgery.
The Ultimate Mommy Makeover
For today’s women, sagging bodies are no longer an inevitable aftereffect of childbearing. More mothers are turning to plastic surgery to regain their figures when diet and exercise alone won’t do the trick-and talking openly about their procedures.
‘Mini Face Lift’ – an Option When Time is of Essence
A ‘mini face lift’ can erase years from a person’s appearance in a relatively short amount of time. Also known as short-scar face lift, S-lift and various other marketing-related names, this procedure is a good option for patients striving to look their best for an upcoming event or minimize time away from work.
‘Body Contouring’ Surgery on the Rise
Patients who have lost massive amounts of weight following gastric bypasses and related procedures sometimes are left with large skin folds that exercise alone cannot resolve. These patients are turning to plastic surgeons to tighten their skin, freeing them to lead active, healthier, more confident lives.
Plastic Surgery Glossary
DocShop is your resource for the latest cosmetic surgery, skin care, and hair restoration information. Read definitions of the cosmetic-related terms in our glossary.
Eyelid Rejuvenation
If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then bags and droops surrounding them can be significant detractors. Such effects, which inevitably develop over time, can leave a person looking tired and worn down.