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Jul 31, 2010: More younger women turning to mature cosmetic procedures
A mommy makeover, which is when a woman has a breast augmentation, tummy tuck and liposuction after giving birth to a baby, is meant to give new mothers a boost to their self-esteem after their body has been under immense pressure from their pregnancy, but plastic surgeons are seeing a rise in younger women having them done, some of whom were never pregnant.

Jun 28, 2010: Reality television star has fourth breast augmentation
Danielle Staub, one of the stars of the Real Housewives of New Jersey, recently had her fourth breast augmentation procedure after being unhappy with the results of her previous three, US Magazine reports.

Jun 18, 2010: Plastic surgery on the rise for teens
Jessica Cruz was anticipating the summer like any other teenager, except her nose wasn't exactly what she wanted it to be. She decided that, in order to have her sunglasses sit just the right way on her face, she was going to get a nose job - and she did, The Globe and Mail reports.

Jun 11, 2010: New breast augmentation procedure appears promising
Cosmetic surgery has come a long way over the last few decades, with new procedures being introduced to the public that have revolutionized the industry. Plastic surgeons in Phoenix, Arizona, are using a new method during breast augmentation procedures.

May 25, 2010: "Mommy makeovers" gaining popularity
Plastic surgery is becoming more popular with older women who have recently given birth. Termed, "mommy makeovers," these plastic surgery packages, which usually include a tummy tuck and breast augmentation, are returning moms to their form before pregnancy. Mothers considering plastic surgery should know that any resulting scars can be treated with silicone gel sheeting.

May 13, 2010: FBI using plastic surgery to track down famed mobster
The search for Boston-based mobster James "Whitey" Bulger has taken many twists and turns over the years, but the latest development in the FBI's desperate gamble to catch the gangster is still a surprise. The FBI recently took out a full-page ad in Plastic Surgery News, a publication aimed at plastic surgeons, asking if any surgeons had recently treated Bulger's girlfriend and suspected travel partner, Catherine Greig.

May 10, 2010: Scar treatment necessary after dealing with inexperienced surgeons
The number of inexperienced plastic surgeons performing complicated procedures is on the rise and needs to be quelled, according to the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. Young and inexperienced plastic surgeons can leave disfigurements or scars on their patients, who must then turn to options such as silicone gel sheeting to achieve the look they desire.

May 10, 2010: Breast augmentation surgery is most popular plastic surgery in Canada
A recent study has found that women in Canada, like those in the U.S., consider breast augmentation surgery four times more appealing than eye lifts, face lifts, and collagen implants. While popular, scarring complications from breast implants should lead any candidate to consider the use of silicone gel sheeting to reduce post-surgery scars.

May 03, 2010: Plastic surgery innovation allows for hands-free breast augmentation
One of the drawbacks that women frequently cite in not opting to get breast augmentation surgery is the pain and scars that can be left from the procedure.

Apr 26, 2010: Patients can now opt to stay awake for breast augmentation surgery
A new procedure allows those considering breast augmentation surgery to skip the anesthesia and stay awake for the entire procedure.

Apr 22, 2010: Scar treatment could help ailing reality star Montag
Heidi Montag, of "The Hills" fame, recently called in to Ryan Seacrest's radio show to tell viewers about her troubled recovery from her recent ten plastic surgeries in one day.

Mar 30, 2010: Weakening demand sees lower prices for plastic surgery procedures
As the economy began to wane in the wake of the recent economic recession, plastic surgeons started to experience a reduced workload as people began cutting back on more lavish expenses.

Mar 25, 2010: Heidi Montag's plastic surgery to be centerpiece of final season of 'The Hills'
Facing sinking rankings and a dejected cast, MTV has announced that the upcoming sixth season of the channel's hit semi-scripted reality show 'The Hills' will be its last.

Mar 10, 2010: Plastic surgery remains popular during recession
During the recession, Americans have been forced to cut back on everything from designer clothes to magazine subscriptions. But according to the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS), elective plastic surgery and treatments were still sought by many.

Mar 01, 2010: Jerseys Shore star may opt for silicone breast implants
When a celebrity is on TV several times a week, carousing on the beach and nestled into a hot tub in a bikini, her breasts are bound to get some attention.

Feb 26, 2010: Plastic surgeon gives tips to potential patients
The decision to undergo cosmetic surgery can represent a major dilemma for many surgery candidates. While potential patients often see the need to change their body via a breast augmentation or tummy tuck procedure, some don't know what to expect or how they will look after the operation.

Feb 24, 2010: Scar healing becomes noteworthy as more women undergo plastic surgery
The results of a recent study by the American Society of Aesthetics Plastic Surgery are clear: people like to look good.

Feb 22, 2010: Mothers look to pole dancing, plastic surgery to feel sexy
It seems that through an increase in plastic surgery procedures among older women and new pole dancing courses designed specifically for mothers, American culture is adapting to new attitudes on aging and sexuality.

Feb 18, 2010: With plastic surgery in the mainstream, patients look for scar treatment
Though plastic surgery was once somewhat of a taboo subject in mainstream American culture, more people have adjusted their attitudes to the idea cosmetic repair as celebrities openly discuss their procedures and the medical efficacy of the treatments become clear.

Feb 01, 2010: Surgeons: More men face scars from breast procedures
An increase in the number of male breast reduction surgeries performed over the past year may urge a corresponding jump in the demand for surgical breast scar treatments.

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