Stand-up comedian Joan Rivers recently sat down for a chat with Barbara Walters to discuss her prior plastic surgery experiences for a 20/20 segment investigating plastic surgery. Rivers’ who has become just as famous for her plastic surgery as she has for her career as a stand-up comedian held nothing back in her candid interview
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Australians Spend More on Lipo and Other Cosmetic Procedures
America isn’t the only country obsessed with physical perfection. According to a new study released by Costhetics, an informational website dedicated to educating consumers about cosmetic surgery in Australia, Australians spend a surprising 40% more annually than Americans on cosmetic surgery procedures. The study, which focused on both non-invasive and surgical cosmetic procedures, found that
Body Contouring Procedures Grow in Popularity, May Be Due to Mommy Makeover Trend
The desire for cosmetic enhancement in the U.S. continues to grow according to annual statistics released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Body contouring procedures like tummy tucks, breast augmentation, and liposuction are at the forefront of high demand plastic surgery, giving momentum to the theory “mommy makeovers” are playing a significant role in
New Study: Facelift Surgery Causes Patients to Look 7 Years Younger
The results of study recently published in the Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, have shown that facelift surgery has the potential to make patients appear up to 7 years younger than their actual age. The study, which was conducted by researchers at the University of Toronto, Canada and NorthShore University Health System in Evanston,
Plastic Surgery Industry Sees Increase in Butt Augmentations
Voluptuous beauties like Jennifer Lopez, Kim Kardashian and Salma Hayek have graced the covers of countless magazines in the past couple years, so it should be no surprise that the plastic surgery industry has witnessed an influx of butt augmentations. According to statistics released by the American Society of Plastic Surgery (APAS), more than $31 million was
More Men Seeking out Tummy Tucks in the UK
Body contouring plastic surgery isn’t exclusively popular with female patients according to the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAPPS). Annual statistics released in the UK show that male abdominoplasty, commonly referred to as a “tummy tuck” saw the most significant rise in popularity, with an annual increase of 15 percent. While male procedures accounted for only
New Study Examines the Impact of Nose Surgery on Estimated Age
According to a new study published in the latest edition of Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, nose surgery may do more than just improve the appearance of your nose. The study, which examined pictures of rhinoplasty recipients found that patients on average, looked 1.5 years younger post-surgery. The Toronto-based study collected “before” and “after” pictures
New Facial Rejuvenation Techniques Move Beyond Popular Injectable Fillers
Many individuals notice that early signs are often more visible on the face than any other area of the body. The plastic surgery industry is continually expanding its selection of youth-enhancing procedures to include a wide variety of options for consumers eager for facial rejuvenation. “Twenty years ago, there was only one remedy for facial
How Are Some Brides Celebrating the Big Day? With Rhinoplasty, Liposuction or Other Cosmetic Procedures
Planning everything down to the last detail can be a stressful experience for many brides-to-be. While most brides are scrutinizing over invitations, bridesmaid dresses and last minute workouts, other brides are adding liposuction or rhinoplasty to their pre-wedding to-do list. According to a recent story which aired on Good Morning America, bridalplasty is the newest
Skin Care Tips: Winterize Your Skin Care Routine
Cold winter months can take a toll on your skin, especially if you are already prone to dry or flaky skin during warmer months. While there is no way to completely change your natural skin type, there are a few modifications you can implement in your daily skin care routine to diminish some of the
