Two recent studies from Rutgers University found correlations between interest in cosmetic surgery and viewing of reality TV shows that document surgical makeovers. According to these psychological studies, when compared to television shows with a “neutral message,” reality shows spur greater interest in changing your appearance through cosmetic surgery.
In one study, the authors surveyed 170 [...]
A new survey conducted by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery says that cosmetic surgery is growing among minority groups in the United States. In a survey, more than half of the respondents said they think the popularity of cosmetic surgery has increased among members of their racial group.
“Feeling better about yourself and making improvements [...]
A “special report” published on Newsweek.com explores the pursuit of good looks and the advantages that attractive people have in the workplace and in other areas of life. Although we would like to believe that a person is judged solely on personality traits such as character or competence, the reality may be quite different. People [...]
The use of collagen-based wrinkle fillers has been gradually declining in the past two years —and it shows in the announcements by the leading manufacturers, Allergan and Johnson & Johnson, indicating that they will no longer produce their respective collagen products: the human-derived CosmoDerm and CosmoPlast, the bovine Zyderm and Zyplast for Allergan; the porcine [...]
Surgeons say more mothers and daughters are pairing up to get cosmetic procedures. This mother’s day, several news stories discussed mom’s role in how you perceive and change your physical appearance.
Who is more likely to undergo cosmetic surgery: is it you or your mother? If it’s the latter, you might find yourself inspired to do [...]
Facial plastic surgeons and other physicians in Spain say they have completed a very extensive face transplant operation on a man who had suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The 24-hour operation replaced the patient’s cheekbones, facial muscles, lips, jaw and other parts.
The surgery is said to be even more extensive than the face transplant done [...]
CNN brings us this story about increasing popularity of cosmetic surgery in Iraq. As the violence subsides, doctors who primarily treated war wounds are now witnessing a resurgence in elective procedures.
To simply maintain healthy body weight, women need 60 minutes of moderate intensity exercise every single day, according to a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
The advice is based on a 13-year analysis of more than 34,000 women with a mean age of 54.2 years and a normal diet.
If you’re reading [...]
More than 17 million cosmetic procedures were done in the United States last year, according to a recent survey by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.
The survey, which was conducted differently than in previous years, posted numbers higher than ever seen before. To gather data for the survey, the Academy polled AACS members and random [...]
The latest study about the health benefits of breastfeeding suggests that it may play a role in reducing waist circumference and risk of heart disease. Findings were presented last week during the American Heart Association conference on cardiovascular health.
Data collected from 351 women at an average age of 51 revealed that those “who consistently breast-fed [...]
