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 [...]
Fox 5 profiles this year’s winners of the In Business Las Vegas “40 Under 40,” including Dr. Samir Pancholi of Cosmetic Surgery of Las Vegas for his work in ruptured breast implant repair and community service contributions to Child Focus, Candlelighters Foundation, Project She-ro, and the Nevada Ballet.
“In Business Las Vegas” has announced their top 40 business leaders under 40 for 2009, including Dr. Samir Pancholi of Cosmetic Surgery of Las Vegas.
This year’s honorees were chosen from nearly 300 submissions. The judging panel — a group of four people who met over two weeks — selected people based upon their levels of [...]
Heidi Montag had 10 cosmetic surgery procedures in 1 day.
(1) Mini Browlift, (2) Revision Rhinoplasty, (3) Chin Reduction, (4) Otoplasty (ear pinning), (5) Liposuction of her Neck, (6) Liposuction of her Waist, (7) Liposuction of her Hips, (8) Liposuction of her Inner and Outer Thighs, (9) Buttock Augmentation, and (10) Revision Breast Augmentation.
She also had [...]
New You is a publication for patients produced by The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, with quarterly publishing scheduled to begin this month.
With images that are visually stunning and expert information, the AACS hopes to help overcome the stigma sometimes associated with cosmetic surgery. Each issue will bring readers cutting-edge information about proven cosmetic [...]
Senate leaders have reportedly dropped the so-called Botax from the healthcare reform bill. Interestingly, they decided to trade one controversial tax for another; they’re replacing the elective cosmetic tax with a 10% tax on indoor tanning!
John Overstreet of the Indoor Tanning Association reportedly accused plastic surgeons of “throwing the tanning industry under the bus [...]
So far, 43 people have responded to our Botax poll since it was posted. Thank you to everyone who participated! Nearly 50 percent of you agreed that a tax on cosmetic surgery would discriminate against women.
It’s not terribly surprising that most respondents sided with the discrimination argument, as that’s likely the most valid objection and [...]
The latest health care reform bill unveiled by the Senate includes a 5 percent tax on cosmetic services provided by a medical professional. Now cosmetic surgeons and others in the industry are voicing their opposition to the tax, which could be implemented as early as 2010.
The most widespread objection is that women, the predominant consumers [...]
