Cosmetic Surgery Appeals To Men, Women With Appearance-based Rejection Sensitivity
from Science Daily
Researchers have found that men and women who feel sensitive to rejection based on their physical appearance are more likely to express interest in having cosmetic surgery than those who are less sensitive to appearance-based rejection. More

Study Affirms That a Single Contented Cosmetic Patient Brings in More
from Cosmetic Surgery Times
In these economically trying times, a couple of cosmetic surgeon colleagues have found a formula for successful cosmetic surgery marketing: provide good patient care. They’ve published results of a study that shows that different types of marketing tools will attract different types of patients to make an initial visit. But what closes the deal? More

Botox May Cure Baldness, Doctor Says
from Fox News
Balding men may be offered a cure for their thinning heads — injections of Botox. The chemicals are generally used to smooth out wrinkles, but doctors have discovered it can regrow hair too. More

Bet On Botox And Against Big-Budget Vanity
from Forbes
Cosmetic surgery has taken a hit during the recession, but the vane still find the dough for a few shots of Botox. More

Teen Breast Implants Slowed as Economy Slumped
from Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
Teenage girls are getting breast implants much more than they used to, but the economy seems to have put a damper on teenagers' aspiration for larger breasts. Surveys show no recent upsurge in girls opting for breast enhancements, despite a spate of publicity about implants as high school graduation presents. More

Cosmetic Surgeries: What Children Will Do to Look 'Normal'
from USA TODAY
A decade or two ago, life was simpler for teens who didn't like their looks. Girls pushed socks under their sweaters, and awkward, acne-faced boys hid behind shaggy bangs. And for better or worse, kids grew out of or adapted to their bodies. These days, more youngsters are altering the body parts that give them angst by going under the knife or laser or lipo tube to get the look they want. More

Insurance Pays for Eyelid Surgery (Sometimes)
from The Examiner
If you have every wondered if insurance will pay for cosmetic surgery, you're in luck. Very few procedures are covered by insurance, but for the ones that are there are several requirements. Eyelid surgery is sometimes covered, but you have to have so much excess upper eyelid skin that it actually blocks your vision. More