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"Extreme Makeover" Cosmetic Surgery

In this Age of Obesity, more and more people are opting for multiple cosmetic surgery procedures in one sitting.

These so-called "extreme makeovers," which take their name from recent TV shows about plastic surgery, provide a number of benefits to the patient. These include the fact that they are customized to each individua's health situation, total surgical time is shorter, fewer incisions are needed, the overall cost is lowered, and there is only a single recovery period instead of several. ( Read more about "Extreme Makeover" Cosmetic Surgery)

Hope for Getting Rid of Cellulite

A technique that combines laser treatment with injections of a person’s own fat has been shown to be effective in greatly improving the appearance of cellulite-impaired skin, according to a recent study.

Cellulite is a common condition, especially among people who are overweight and who exercise little, in which the skin, typically of the thighs, buttocks and hip areas, becomes lumpy and waffled. It affects almost entirely women.

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"Man Boob" Surgeries Increasing

Operations to correct oversize breasts, a condition that may afflict as many as 50 percent of British men, are increasing dramatically, according to some observers in Britain - and are likely seeing a big rise in America, as well.

The disorder, known medically as gynaecomastia and referred to colloquially as "man boobs," or "moobs," has no clear cause. But some experts believe it may result from imbalances in hormones such as the female hormone estrogen, which is also present in men. Gynaecomastia typically causes men to have very low self-confidence and self-esteem. They tend to restrict their social lives and dress in ways that disguise their chest area. ( Read more about "Man Boob" Surgeries Increasing)

Surge of Surgeries Tightens Flabby Skin

In this era of rampant obesity, after people become very heavy, they often turn to stomach stapling or liposuction, which causes them to lose a great deal of weight very quickly. This can leave unsightly folds of flesh hanging all over their bodies. When this happens, many choose to undergo yet another operation that removes the flabby folds. In Britain, for example, 21 percent of men and 22 percent of women are clinically obese, which is expected to rise to a quarter of all adults in 2010. So it's perhaps not surprising that the number of tummy tucks in Britain has increased since 2003 by nearly a third, according to Harley Medical Group, the nation's largest cosmetic surgery firm.

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Women Looking to Sculpt Ankles and Toes

Women in Britain are joining those in America in a race for cosmetic surgery on the lowest part of their lower extremities. As today's women's shoe fashions - even those for winter - gravitate inexorably toward exposing ever more of the feet and toes, women with pedal anatomy considered to be imperfect are becoming more and more embarrassed. Consequently, they are flocking to cosmetic surgeons for corrective work on "cankles," imperfect "toe cascades" and hammertoes.

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Dissolving Away Fat in the Doctor's Office

It seems like the cosmetic physician's magic wand. Just inject one of a variety of chemical cocktails into fat deposits in the body and watch them evaporate! This technique is called mesotherapy or LipoDissolve. Or the doctor can aim a radio wave at problem areas of, say, the face or arms to tighten skin without any incision at all. This process is called Thermage, Thermacool or Thermalift. The physician can even target and destroy fat cells with high-intensity ultrasound, a strategy known as LipoSonix.

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Can Acupuncture Reverse Wrinkles and Sags?

For centuries, when China's rich and famous started to grow wrinkled and saggy with age, they fought back with a form of acupuncture known as mei zen, which means "beautiful person." Not long ago, this technique arrived in the United States, giving Americans an alternative to Botox, fillers and plastic surgery. Mei zen is a course of 10 acupuncture treatments, in which very fine needles are inserted into the skin.

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Body Contouring a Good Follow-up to Liposuction

Obese patients who undergo the weight-reduction procedure known as liposuction are left with unsightly sags of skin that are uncomfortable and embarrassing. The excess tissue may even lead to irritation and infection as it rubs against the body. Enter body contouring. This technique gets rid of the unattractive folds, making the patient sleek and "normal"-looking. But it's a complex, highly invasive procedure that involves considerable discomfort during recuperation.

Large Numbers Support Interest in Cosmetic Surgery

A survey conducted by UCLA scientists and reported in the latest issue of the Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery shows that most women and large numbers of men are intersted in having cosmetic surgery. Forty eight percent of women in the survey showed interest in cosmetic surgery, liposuction or both, and 23 percent said there might be a possibility of interest. For men, 23 percent said they would be interested in surgery, and another 17 percent expressed possible interest. Additionally, 21 percent of women and 11 percent of men described themselves as unattractive, and 31 percent of women and 16 percent of men reported feeling so uncomfortable in a swimsuit that they avoid wearing one in public.

Plastic Surgery, the Who and What of It

Ever wonder who's getting plastic surgery? For the most part, it's women. Statistics compiled by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery show that of the 11.5 million cosmetic surgical and non-surgical procedures done in 2005, over 90% were preformed on women. In fact, surgical procedures for women showed a modest annual increase of 2%, while they were down 8% for men. People ages 35-50 years are the most likely to have a cosmetic procedure done, accounting for nearly half of procedures, compared with just 4% of people 65 and older.

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Nose Job Manhattan, NYC

Dr. Robert Grant MD
C.U.M.C. Department of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
50 East 69th Street
NYC, NY 10021
Call: 888-533-0487

At its place in the center of the face, the nose plays an important role in maintaining facial harmony and balance. Rhinoplasty, better know as the nose job procedure has helped people around the world regain a sense of pride and satisfaction in their appearance. As one of Park Avenues premier plastic and cosmetic surgeons, Dr. Robert Grant MD, FACS is a board certified plastic surgeon who strives to bring the highest level of care to his patients in Manhattan. Dr. Grant understands that plastic surgery is about more than looks, it's about quality of life. He will work with you and your loved ones to bring out your very best.

Liposuction Manhattan, NYC

Dr. Robert Grant MD
C.U.M.C. Department of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
50 East 69th Street
New York City, NY 10021
Call: 888-533-0487

In Manhattan, NYC Dr. Robert Grant MD, FACS is a board certified plastic surgeon with offices on 69th street between Park and Madison Avenues. Dr Grant has twenty-five years of surgical experience, and offers both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery procedures, including liposuction.

Breast Reduction Pasadena, Texas

Premier Plastic Surgery Group
Premier Plastic Surgery Group
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
Call: 281-207-8660

Do you feel self conscious about your bust size? Are overly large breast causing you pain or embarrassment? For many women the physical and emotional discomforts have led them to the breast reduction procedure.

Manhattan Juvederm

Dr. Robert Grant MD
C.U.M.C. Department of Plastic Surgery - Cosmetic Procedures
50 East 69th Street
New York City, NY 10021
Call: 888-533-0487

Everyone wants to look their best. If the deep lines on your face are unnecessarily aging you, it can be hard to feel confident in the way you look. You have the power to change that. In Manhattan, Dr. Robert Grant MD, FACS is a board certified plastic surgeon with twenty-five years of surgical experience. In his Manhattan offices, on 69th street between Park and Madison Avenues, he offers consultations for a number of cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures, including Juvederm injections.

Restylane New Rochelle, NY

Dr. J. Shah, MD
Amari Medical Spa
455 Central Park Avenue Suite 206
Scarsdale, NY 10583
Call: 888-405-8340

Are you looking to rejuvenate your facial appearance and look and feel years younger? Think that removing those unwanted fine lines and creases would give your self-confidence a boost? Then the ticket to going back in time is at Amari Medical Spa near New Rochelle, NY, where Dr. J. Shah, MD is there to deliver quality Restylane treatment that will have you feel beautiful and radiant in no time.

Find a Cosmetic Surgeon Westchester, NY

Department of Plastic Surgery Near Westc Columbia University Medical Center
C.U.M.C. Department of Plastic Surgery - Cosmetic Procedures
161 Fort Washington Ave., Suite 601
New York City, NY 10032
Call: 888-533-0487

The quest to find a cosmetic surgeon that you trust can be tough. At the world-renowned Columbia University Medical Center, Dr. Robert Grant MD, FACS leads a team of experienced, board certified surgeons to the highest levels of care. As an academic institution CUMC are among the leaders in education, research and the mastery of cutting-edge technologies. Combine that with precise surgical skill, and CUMC offers all of the tools needed to bring your natural beauty to the surface. Located in the Upper West Side of Manhattan, CUMC is only minutes away from the Westchester, NY community.

General Plastic Surgery Manhattan, NYC

Dr. Robert Grant MD
C.U.M.C. Department of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
50 East 69th Street
New York City, NY 10021
Call: 888-533-0487

Dr. Robert Grant MD, FACS is a board certified plastic surgeon. At his Upper East Side offices, on 69th street between Park and Madison Avenues, he offers consultations for a number of cosmetic and general plastic surgery procedures. In addition to his private practice, Dr. Grant is the Chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery at Columbia University Medical Center. He brings twenty-five years of surgical experience as well of a wealth of compassion and understanding to each patient.

General Plastic Surgery Westchester, NY

Anyone considering plastic or cosmetic surgery knows how difficult it is to find a surgeon with the skill and experience you can trust. At the world-renowned Columbia University Medical Center, Dr. Robert Grant MD, FACS leads a team of board-certified specialists to provide families of Westchester, NY with some of the best general plastic surgery care around. Each member of the team knows that by combining surgical skill and the latest cosmetic technologies the natural beauty of anyone can be revealed. You know first hand that everyone wants to look their best. Located in the Upper West Side of Manhattan, comprehensive plastic surgery services are only a phone call away.

Juvederm New Rochelle, NY

Dr. J. Shah, MD
Amari Medical Spa
455 Central Park Avenue Suite 206
Scarsdale, NY 10583
Call: 888-405-8340

Are you looking to effectively reverse the signs of aging? Want to give your facial appearance that extra glow it needs for you to feel like your beautiful self? Then the key to a rejuvenated look is at Amari Medical Spa near New Rochelle, NY, where Dr. J. Shah, MD is a licensed cosmetic surgeon who can deliver exceptional Juvederm treatment using clinical expertise and delicate care.