Archive for July, 2009
Men increasingly turning to cosmetic surgery
July 28th, 2009
There’s been a lot of press in the last few months about the increasing trend for men to undergo plastic surgery. As having surgical treatment for women is well on its way to general acceptance now – and plenty of advocates are showing their support – it looks like a similar trend for male cosmetic surgery is beginning to bloom. » Read in full
Research your options when you choose a plastic surgeon
July 27th, 2009
When it comes to cosmetic surgery and the media, the relationship is a difficult one and scare tactic headlines make frequent appearances. However, as surgical treatments can be harmful if botched or poorly performed it’s crucial to only ever put your procedure in the hands of an experienced, reputable surgeon. In this way the media can actually help people considering cosmetic surgery, as it sometimes exposes those who perform cosmetic procedures without the proper qualifications. » Read in full
Breast Augmentation Overtakes Liposuction in the US
July 22nd, 2009
A recent set of statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery has indicated that breast augmentations have overtaken liposuction as the top cosmetic procedure in the US.
Over 10 million cosmetic treatments were performed in America in 2008, including both surgical and non-surgical procedures. Around 355,700 of these treatments were breast augmentations – the first time in years that anything other than liposuction has taken the top spot.
This is fairly intriguing news as, in a society inundated with warnings of obesity, you’d expect more people to be concerned about achieving a flat stomach or wobble-free thighs – though the ASAP statistics state otherwise. » Read in full
Welcome to the Landauer Blog
July 15th, 2009
Here at Landauer, we want to help in making the world of cosmetic surgery as transparent to everyone as possible. That’s why I was asked to start this blog – so we could have a voice on the web that talked about the kind of things people want to hear about when it comes to cosmetic surgery.
There are always lots of exciting changes going on in the cosmetic surgery industry and we want to make sure you stay in the know, so be sure to check back regularly and see what’s been happening at Landauer. I’ll be writing about the latest cosmetic surgery news, as well as commenting on current trends and answering your questions – with the help of some of the rest of the Landauer team. » Read in full
