Age is in the Eye of the Beholder
from Cosmetic Surgery Times
Facial appearance does not always reflect the true chronological age of a person, as certain facial features may make an individual appear younger or older than they really are. A recent study investigating which facial attributes influence an individual's perceived age found that the appearance of the eye area, lips and skin color uniformity are the main, influencing facial features. These new insights could affect the order of importance of skin rejuvenation techniques you offer to your patients and which aspects of aging facial skin should be addressed first. More

Fake Doctor Accused of Botched Surgeries Gets 90 Days
from The Miami Herald
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Cosmetic Surgery May Help Job Seekers
from NBC News – Evansville, Indiana
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Negrete McLeod Will Introduce Bill Which Would Establish Stricter Standards for Fertility Clinics
from Fontana Herald News
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Plastic Surgeons Face Up to Liabilities
from Scotsman
British cosmetic surgeons have launched the world's first insurance scheme to cover botched operations amid growing concern over the number of procedures that end in legal disputes. The industry is offering a £300 policy that pays out if operations on patients including breast implants, tummy tucks and facelifts go wrong as a result of mistakes or unforseen complications. More

Cosmetic Surgery, A Choice for Chinese College Graduates to be Confident in Job Hunting
from Xinhua
Appearance matters. That's what some job-seeking Chinese college graduates say. Tang Tingting is among 6.1 million Chinese college students who will graduate this year. She got cosmetic surgery to change her simple eye to double eye, saying it was absolutely necessary. She thinks it will bring her luck while job hunting. "The new appearance makes me more confident in interviews," said Tang. More

Lunchtime Liposuction!
from CBS News – New York
Patient, Maria Uribe, allows cameras to tape her “Smart lipo” procedure. "It feels awesome to be able to interact with the doctor while he is doing this," Uribe told Early Show cameras during her smart lipo. More

Liposuction Used To Test Fat Distribution
from CBS News – Aurora, CO
Researchers at the University of Colorado Denver are looking for women who want liposuction surgery. They're studying the way the body distributes fat. "The interesting thing about this study is that researchers are using liposuction to help them determine how the body distributes dietary fat, the fat you eat at a meal," said CBS4 Medical Editor Dr. Dave Hnida. More