Laser-lipo Combination Technique Tightens While Yielding Reproducible Effects
from Modern Medicine
 Cosmetic surgeons are developing innovative approaches to techniques in order to meet the patient demand for effective procedures, yet with less downtime and less trauma. One such development, says Patrick McMenamin, Sacramento-based cosmetic surgeon and president of American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, is the laser facelift. He and several of his colleagues from around the country have been using the procedure, refining it, comparing notes and working toward reproducible standardization. More
Wrinkle-Blasting Laser Treatments Soar
from Live Science via Yahoo News
A cosmetic surgery technique called laser resurfacing is soaring in popularity as men and women flock to clinics to get their wrinkles smoothed out. Over the past three years, the number of procedures has increased 456 percent among men and 215 percent among women, according to new numbers released today by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.
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Male Cosmetic Surgery Slows Down While Female Cosmetic Surgery Advances
from PR Newswire
For the first time in several years, male cosmetic surgery has declined 2 percent during 2008. The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS), a leader in the cosmetic surgery industry, conducted its annual Procedural Survey and the survey reveals that males are cutting back on cosmetic procedures. During 2008, cosmetic surgeons have seen a 2 percent decrease in male clientele, while 29 percent more females have visited a cosmetic surgeon.
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Cosmetic Surgery Technology 'Advancing at Speed of Light'
from Private Healthcare UK
Record numbers of patients are undergoing laser skin treatments as the technology behind such methods rapidly advances. A survey by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) found that cosmetic laser treatments are becoming increasingly popular as consumers seek to reverse the visible signs of aging on their skin. Dr Patrick McMenamin, president of the AACS, commented: "Cosmetic surgery technology is advancing at the speed of light.
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Laser Treatments Driving Cosmetic Surgery Industry, Reports Annual Survey
from Bio Optics World
Laser technology is steering the future of plastic surgery, says the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS), referring to its newly released Procedural Survey report. This year's most notable finding: the shift towards non-invasive laser treatments. The report reveals a huge increase in both males (456%) and females (215%) electing to have laser resurfacing over the past three years, mainly to minimize wrinkles and lines on the face. In addition, laser hair removal has jumped to the number two position for most performed non-invasive cosmetic procedures.
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Cosmetic Surgery to Get You a Job
from The Times of India
Tang Tingting is among 6.1 million Chinese college students who will graduate this year. She underwent cosmetic surgery to change her simple eye to double eye in which the skin around the eye is reshaped, saying it was absolutely necessary. Tang is one among many Chinese seeking cosmetic surgery to increase the likelihood of landing a great job.
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In China, Job Seekers are Resorting to Plastic Surgery
from Los Angeles Times
In the U.S., the recession has led to a steep drop in cosmetic surgeries, which generally aren't paid for by health insurers. Nose jobs aren't covered in China either, but that's not stopping consumers here. Job hunters know that a pleasing face helps to get a foot in the door.
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