More black Americans than ever before are choosing to have plastic surgery procedures. TV shows like ABC’s Extreme Makeover, Fox’s The Swan and others as well as the fictional show Nip/Tuck and the openness many celebrities have in discussing their plastic surgery procedures has given rise to an increase in plastic surgery across all ethnic [...]
Archive for October, 2007
The primary goal of Asian double eyelid blepharoplasty surgery is formation of a crease in the upper eyelid. A secondary goal is to crate a more expressive and bigger appearing eye. The procedure is becoming increasingly popular among Asians including Asian Americans. Sedation during the procedure is kept minimal so the surgeon can evaluate the [...]
When considering plastic surgery a patient must decide if he or she is a good candidate for the procedure. That includes having a healthy lifestyle, getting regular exercise, being a non-smoker, not over weight, emotionally stable, having friends who provide support, able to limit alcohol and caffeine intake and able to accept the disadvantages of [...]
The modern mergence of the plastic surgeon clinic and the spa industry, including both traditional or day spas and medical spas, is an indication of changes in society, which many would see as changes for the better.
Only an affluent people, with excess disposable income can afford to have cosmetic procedures performed, or to go to [...]