Mirror, Mirror: Plastic Surgery Just for Men
from The Philadelphia Inquirer
Who says plastic surgery enhancements are just for women? Men these days are spending top dollar on a gang of outpatient and operation-room fixes that were once reserved for women, from tummy tucks to Botox. And they are getting a few procedures created just for them, including square-jaw chin implants, pec implants, and liposuction to suck away man boobs. "Every man wants a nice square jaw," said Washington-based Steven Hopping, immediate past president of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. More

You Can Be a Cut Above the Rest
from Cape Cod Times
As nationwide unemployment rate soars to 9.5 percent in June and the May jobless rate hovers at 7.7 percent on the Cape, more people are electing for an injection, a peel, or minor cosmetic procedures in the hopes of holding onto their jobs or getting a leg up when seeking new employment. "Absolutely there is a trend towards less invasive procedures" like Botox or facial fillers, said Dr. Patrick McMenamin, a Sacramento, Calif.-based cosmetic surgeon and president of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. "People are fearful in the economy and want to see all their skills — part of this is their appearance — in top shape." More

Legal Fees, Facelifts to Hurt
from The Times of India
Legal advice is going to cost more, and cosmetic surgery just got a little more painful, they have both been brought under the service tax net. So are all goods transported by railways and inland waterways. Only essential commodities are exempted this levy. More

Laser Resurfacing Expert Offers Insight on the Present and Future Regarding Laser and Light Therapies
from Cosmetic Surgery Times
One area in which success has been elusive is nonsurgical skin tightening. Though there have been a number of dramatically successful cases using a variety of devices, no one has been able to develop a device or procedure that has predictability. We have the knowledge and background to make that happen now. More

Has Your Cosmetic Surgery Abroad Gone Wrong?
from Cosmetic Surgery Bible
The cosmetic surgery market abroad is booming. Over 100,000 people travel to foreign countries for surgery each year and that figure is expected to rise as recession takes hold of Britain – in fact, 87 percent of those seeking treatment overseas do so to save money. More

Butt Facials, the Hottest New Fad
from The Times of India
The Brazilian wax may have become a thing of the past, for loads of people in Australia are now opting for butt facials , the new deep cleansing beauty treatment concentrating on below the belt maintenance. More

Cosmetic Surgery Patients Stick Britain's NHS with Tab
from The Plastic Surgery Channel
Britain’s National Health Service shelled out more than £5.7 million on cosmetic surgery procedures, including nose jobs and liposuction. As the UK faces a growing economic crisis, critics question why the government is footing the bill for what some consider frivolous medical costs. More