Archive for March 2010

Chew on This: Does Gum Give You Wrinkles?

 

Chewing gum can give you fresh breath and help cigarette smokers kick the habit but can it also give you wrinkles? Before you spit out your gum in haste, though, know this: there have not yet been any certified clinical studies to prove a link, although a Washington, D.C. cosmetic surgeon told MSNBC that she’s believes [...]

Fix an imperfection in 2009? So did 17 million Americans

 

In 2009 over 17 million Americans had cosmetic surgery. More than that will probably go under the knife this year.
As the “baby boom” generation gets older the demand for cosmetic surgery is projected to only increase. We increasingly have the ability to negate the effects of aging. Why not look the best we can? We [...]

What recession? Bring on the rhinoplasty

 

It’s good to know the economic downturn isn’t leaving Americans down in the mouth — or thick in the thigh, for that matter. Statistics released Tuesday by two cosmetic surgery groups found no lack of takers for Botox, liposuction, face-lifts and other body fixes.
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Eight out of 10 women would have surgery to lose weight rather than through diet and exercise

 

Asked how they would like to lose excess weight, liposuction was the most popular with women (34 per cent), followed by gastric bypass (26 per cent) and cutting calories (14 per cent).
Eight per cent would opt for a tummy tuck while just 2 per cent said they would exercise more and 6 per cent [...]

Mommy Make Over for the Military Mom

Having children and being a mom is a blessing. Being a mother can be a tough job and it can be tough on your body. Unfortunately with childbearing and breast-feeding comes unwanted changes on your body like stretch marks, loose skin, saggy breasts, and weight gain. It is essential for a mother to take good [...]

The Case for Liposuction

 

Liposuction can do wonders for self esteem, not to mention appearance. In this article the author discusses liposuction and the different types that have been developed over the past 25 years.
This safe and effective proceedure has changed the lives of thousands of women for the better. Good information.
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2009 Cosmetic Procedure Statistics

 

Breast augmentation and Botox treatments lead the way.
Breast Augmentation - Improving the bust line is still a popular procedure, despite a sagging economy. Women have more choices than ever before, with new techniques resulting in better feeling, more natural implants and quicker healing. 
Botox - This injectable has grown to a customer base of over 2 million per [...]

Bride saves new breasts for wedding night

 

 
‘WOW!’ HE SAYS

Erin Wade’s approach to romance was like that of a millionaire in disguise.
She wanted a man to fall in love with her just the way she was. Only then would she reveal how much more he’d get than what he expected.
But in her case, the unexpected bonus wasn’t money. It was breast implants.
Erin, [...]

Breast implant may have saved woman’s life, doctor says

 

A truly amazing story of how one womans breast implants helped her survive a workplace shooting.
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New gene test may help you pick your diet: report

 

Can’t lose weight? Maybe it’s your genes. No, really. A new genetic test may help you tailor your dieting specificaly to your genetic makeup. Some people need fewer carbs. Other people need less fat. Some need to cut both. Others may need more of both. To be able to tailor your weight loss efforts could [...]