Surgery
Cosmetic surgery affects job satisfaction
In the last few decades an increasing amount of money has been spent, mostly by women, on expensive cosmetic surgery procedures in an attempt to feel more attractive.
Feb 8, 2017
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Surgery
Who is appropriately qualified to perform cosmetic surgery? 'Confusing jargon' contributes to misperceptions
Do you know what makes a "plastic surgeon" different from a "cosmetic surgeon"? If you're considering surgery to improve your appearance, the answer has important implications for choosing an appropriately qualified physician, ...
Feb 6, 2017
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CDC warns of dangers of plastic surgery in Dominican Republic
(HealthDay)— U.S. health officials are warning about the dangers of "medical tourism" after at least 18 women from the East Coast became infected with a disfiguring bacteria following plastic surgery procedures they had ...
Jul 14, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Researcher examines body satisfaction in national study of men
A Chapman University psychologist has just published the results of a national study examining how men feel about their bodies and their attractiveness. Long thought to be an issue primarily faced by women, body dissatisfaction ...
Mar 8, 2016
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Professor urges public to take survey seeking views on cosmetic procedures
A leading academic in appearance research is encouraging people to take part in an online survey on the ethical and social questions raised by the growing use of cosmetic procedures.
Jan 29, 2016
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In plastic surgery, complications highest for abdominoplasty
(HealthDay)—Abdominoplasty is linked with more major complications than other types of cosmetic surgery, researchers report in the November issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Nov 6, 2015
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One cosmetic surgery every two minutes for Brazil men: report
Once taboo, cosmetic surgery for Brazilian men is advancing at a rapid pace, with one male going under the knife every two minutes, experts said in an article Sunday.
Nov 1, 2015
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Self-esteem among young women undergoing facial plastic surgery in China
A study of young women in China undergoing cosmetic surgery on their eyelids and noses suggests feelings of self-esteem and self-efficacy (confidence in one's abilities) were lower before surgery but increased in the months ...
Oct 15, 2015
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Health
The implications of medical tourism for patients and health systems
Patients who travel abroad for medical treatment risk returning with complications or infections that require costly treatment on the NHS and is one of the issues highlighted in a new handbook exploring medical tourism.
Jun 30, 2015
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Study reveals novel use of 3-D imaging for measurement of injectable wrinkle reducers
A three-dimensional imaging technique often used in the automotive and aerospace industries for accurate measurement may be useful to measure the efficacy of injectable wrinkle reducers such as Botox and Dysport, according ...
May 27, 2015
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