June 2008 Articles

• • Plastic Surgery Summer Fashion Show Friday June 13, 2008 in: Plastic Surgery Procedures Tag(s):

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    The very first plastic surgery summer fashion show was held last June 12, 2008 in Long Island, New York. The fashion show was graced by the extreme makeover patients of the New York area doctors. This, I believe, was conducted in order to promote the plastic surgery awareness in the locality.
    The real-life ‘Swans’ paraded their new looks at the Bethpage State Park-Carlyle on the Green on 99 Quaker Meeting Rd., Farmingdale, Long Island NY, wearing the hottest styles from the best designers in town. This actually serves as a ‘coming out’ party for all of them including the first ever male cosmetic surgery model, who will grace the stage along with the Swans.
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  • Botox parties may not be safe Friday June 6, 2008 in: Facial Surgeons Tag(s):

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    Figures from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) reveal that there were almost 2.8 million Botox procedures performed in 2007. Botox has been the most popular cosmetic procedure since 2000. In the last five years, the number of Botox procedures performed has increased by 82%.
    And because of this popularity, some disturbing trends in Botox treatment have surfaced specifically this so-called Botox parties.
    ASAPS stressed that Botox treatments are safe only when performed by a qualified clinician in an appropriate setting. And before any patient undergoes the treatment, he or she should say YES to the following questions:
    
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