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Research presented at a recent obesity conference touted the waist-to-height ratio as better than BMI for determining who is at risk for obesity-related diseases. Your BMI, which stands for body mass index, calculates a number based on your height and … Continue reading

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When done properly, lip augmentation can give you a natural-looking, plump pout. But when taken to the extreme it can become obvious, a lesson many stars have learned the hard way. For instance, actress Emmanuelle Beart recently told French newspaper … Continue reading

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If you’re considering cosmetic surgery, one of the biggest obstacles may be the price of the procedure. Do your homework first so that you know what your payment options are. While there are some rare instances when insurance covers the … Continue reading

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Actress Jenny McCarthy recently told Life & Style magazine, “I’m an obvious Botox user. I tell everyone. I get Botox in my forehead.” While many people are becoming more accepting of cosmetic surgery, not everyone is as open as McCarthy. … Continue reading

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Couples cosmetic surgery is becoming more popular. There’s anecdotal evidence from surgeons that couples surgery is a growing cosmetic surgery trend. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Mitchell Chasin says, “Years ago, we would see a wife come in and she would say, … Continue reading

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Hyaluronic acid gel injections are evolving. No longer are they just used on the face; in Europe they are used for breast enhancement as well. Per Hedén, MD, PhD, of Sweden, says the injection is a simple and safe alternative … Continue reading

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If you are considering breast augmentation, the type of incision is just one of many decisions you’ll make with your cosmetic surgeon before the procedure. While there will always be scarring with breast implants, New You Magazine recently gave an … Continue reading

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When fat is combined with Selphyl, a platelet-rich fibrin matrix, for fat grafting, a case study found it may improve fat grafting results, reports the Cosmetic Surgery Times. Facial fat grafting adds volume to your face using your own natural … Continue reading

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A silicone gel breast implant made by Sientra Inc. has been approved by the FDA, adding to the number of breast implant choices available in the U.S. Sientra’s implants have been approved for breast augmentation in women 22 years and … Continue reading

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Can breast surgery improve your sex life? A recent survey by RealSelf.com found that women who had breast implants or breast lift surgery were more satisfied with sex after the procedure. The poll of 55 women who had breast surgery … Continue reading

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