According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, breast augmentation has overtaken liposuction as the most sought plastic surgical procedure in the United States. Statistics released by the ASAPS show that there were 355,671 breast augmentation procedures performed in the US in 2008, while there were 341,144 liposuction procedures performed. The most popular non-surgical cosmetic procedure in 2008 was Botox injections with 2,464,123 performed.
The ASAPS statistics also show that women still seek more cosmetic surgery than men by a large margin, undergoing 92 percent of all cosmetic procedures to the 8 percent undergone by men in 2008.
Breast augmentation surgically enlarges breast size using either saline or silicone gel breast implants. The procedure offers a high rate of patient satisfaction and is obviously growing in popularity. For more information about breast augmentation, Boston breast augmentation expert, Dr. Moss offers a wealth if information about implant type, shape, profile, placement options as well as incision options on his website.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Economic Downturn = Plastic Surgery?
According to recent study conducted by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, many women are turning to plastic surgery to keep their career edge during this economic downturn.
The ASPS conducted a recent telephone interview of 756 women between the ages of 18 and 64. These women indicated a strong belief that cosmetic improvement through plastic surgery procedures can not only boost self-confidence, but can give that extra edge needed to win jobs,promotions and clients.
According to the study:
*80% of the women polled believed cosmetic procedures offer a self-esteem boost.
*73% believe undergoing cosmetic procedures could help them in their careers.
*13% said they would consider undergoing a cosmetic procedure to improve their competitive edge in the workforce.
*3% said hey have already undergone a cosmetic procedure for career purposes.
Many career women are seeking procedures that restore a more youthful, energetic look to the face, such chemical peel procedures, botox or laser resurfacing. Others seek improvements to their bodies through procedures such as a tummy tuck, liposuction or breast augmentation. Allentown, PA surgeons at Berks Plastic Surgery offer surgical and non-surgical procedures for the face, body and breasts and see women who feel a youthful look can give them the edge they need in today's toughening work environment. With many procedures, such as Botox, busy working women can return to their busy schedules immediately. Other procedures, such as breast augmentation, require 5-7 days of downtime.
The ASPS conducted a recent telephone interview of 756 women between the ages of 18 and 64. These women indicated a strong belief that cosmetic improvement through plastic surgery procedures can not only boost self-confidence, but can give that extra edge needed to win jobs,promotions and clients.
According to the study:
*80% of the women polled believed cosmetic procedures offer a self-esteem boost.
*73% believe undergoing cosmetic procedures could help them in their careers.
*13% said they would consider undergoing a cosmetic procedure to improve their competitive edge in the workforce.
*3% said hey have already undergone a cosmetic procedure for career purposes.
Many career women are seeking procedures that restore a more youthful, energetic look to the face, such chemical peel procedures, botox or laser resurfacing. Others seek improvements to their bodies through procedures such as a tummy tuck, liposuction or breast augmentation. Allentown, PA surgeons at Berks Plastic Surgery offer surgical and non-surgical procedures for the face, body and breasts and see women who feel a youthful look can give them the edge they need in today's toughening work environment. With many procedures, such as Botox, busy working women can return to their busy schedules immediately. Other procedures, such as breast augmentation, require 5-7 days of downtime.
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