Asian Men Lead in Cosmetic Surgery Increase
from News America Media
 Although in general the number of people from ethnic communities going for plastic surgery continues to rise, Asian Americans are the fastest growing segment. According to statistics, Asian Americans underwent 866,000 cosmetic plastic surgery procedures in 2008, a 290 percent increase since the year 2000. Hispanics had a 239 percent increase and African Americans a 145 percent increase. More
 
In a Light More Flattering
from The New York Times
Amid the impassioned speculation about the final days of Michael Jackson, some questions about the singer just won’t go away. For example, was his nose really falling off? The subjects of Mr. Jackson’s fading skin tone and the shape of his nose were often explained as the visual manifestations of an unhappy life, either a result of body dysmorphic disorder or feelings of inferiority about his race. Misunderstood, his extreme plastic surgery became a punch line.
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Youth Knows No Pain on HBO Explores Obsession with Anti-aging
from the Examiner
HBO presents Youth Knows No Pain, exploring America’s obsession with eternal youth in a documentary that debuts on August 31, 2009, exclusively on HBO. Youth Knows No Pain explores the obsession with anti-aging procedures and the pursuit of eternal youth, creating a $60 billion a year enterprise. More
How to Reduce Your Practice's Credit Card Fees
from AMNews
Surveys show that more and more physicians no longer accept credit and debit cards, in large part because of the expense. But these charges can be contained by shopping around, paying attention to added fees and processing in the most secure manner.
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Surgery Without "Going Under"
from UC San Diego
Every year, 20 million patients in the United States undergo surgery requiring the use of general anesthesia. For some patients, the side effects of "going under" are more uncomfortable than the procedure itself. Common complaints include nausea, vomiting, mental confusion, sore throat, constipation and itching. For patients seeking a targeted approach to pain relief that speeds recovery, regional anesthesia may be the answer. More
Filling with Comfort: It's All About the Accessories
from Cosmetic Surgery Times
The U.S. FDA has approved a method of mixing Radiesse dermal filler with lidocaine, which in clinical trials has demonstrated an improvement in patient comfort and an increase in patient satisfaction, reports Globe Newswire. More
Plastic Surgery More Often Part of Wedding Plans
from The Plastic Surgery Channel
More and more Americans are seeking cosmetic surgery in hopes of improving the rest of their lives, but there has been a growing trend in patients who want work done to improve only one day – their wedding day. More
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