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Percent of plastic surgery procedures according to race and ethnicity
Caucasian – 78% Hispanics – 8% African-American – 7% Asians – 5% Other – 2% Thanks to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery for the below graph illustrating the percent of total...
View ArticleWhat are my options if I’m not satisfied with the outcome of my procedure?
This can vary tremendously depending on the circumstance. For example, it can depend on whether the surgery was covered by insurance or completely cosmetic with money out-of-pocket. It also depends...
View ArticleIs there a “right” age to pursue plastic surgery?
There isn’t any dead set rule as to when the right age for plastic surgery is. In actuality, when looking to get procedure done it should be determined more on a case by case basis because every...
View ArticleIs plastic surgery covered by insurance?
One question we receive nearly 100% of the time when meeting with new clients is “will my insurance cover this procedure?” The short answer to that question is both yes AND no. Cosmetic procedures...
View ArticleWhere is plastic surgery performed?
Where your actual surgery is performed depends from surgeon to surgeon. Most plastic surgeons are affiliated with a local hospitals and can arrange operating room times as needed. Many carry out a...
View ArticleIs there much pain involved with plastic surgery procedures?
Every plastic surgery procedure carries a different level of pain and/or discomfort, and will require different methods of anesthetizing. The patient’s preferences for safety and comfort, as well as...
View ArticleTop 10 most popular cosmetic procedures in U.S. – Surgical – 3. Tummy tuck...
Number of procedures in 2011: 149,410 An abdominoplasty is a procedure that removes excess or sagging abdominal skin. Generally, a horizontal incision is made above the pubic area or above the belly...
View ArticleTop 10 most popular cosmetic procedures in U.S. – Surgical – 1. Liposuction...
Number of procedures in 2011: 325,332 Liposuction removes areas of fat deposits around the body via a hollow metal suction tube that is passed through the fatty tissue. Sometimes an ultrasound is used...
View ArticlePreventative Botox: Stop the Wrinkle in its’ Tracks
The age at which you can benefit from receiving Botox is a controversial topic. While the majority of individuals who get Botox injections are older than 35, doctors say that the anti-aging treatment...
View ArticleBreast Augmentation: Silicone or Saline?
The choice of implant filler, implant size, shape, and other features will be determined based on your breast anatomy, body type, and your desired increase in size. Your lifestyle, goals, and personal...
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