There is an old photo of a soldier wounded during one of the European wars at the end of the 19th or beginning of the 20th century. How he survived his wound is a good question because his face was blown off. He is missing most of the middle of his face. His profile looks like a half-moon: all … [Read more...]
Cosmetic Surgery On the TV – Mixed Reviews
When we turn to television, the main goal is to be entertained. Sure, there are educational programs out there, but they're edited in a way to keep us watching. Reality TV is certainly in the realm of entertainment. Tuning in to see people either relish their fifteen minutes of fame, or fail … [Read more...]
Oscar Nominees Show Aesthetics of Serious Women’s Faces
Although it is normally imagined that women seek out cosmetic surgery simply to be more beautiful, other effects can be achieved by surgery. And despite the sense many have that cosmetic surgery is frivolous, it can give an appearance of great seriousness. If we look at the Academy Awards nominees … [Read more...]
Argentine Man Campaigns against Beauty
Buenos Aires is famous for its beautiful women and men. The birthplace of tango is famous for people reputed to be not only attractive, but confident, if not arrogant about it. Argentineans have long embraced cosmetic surgery, as well as promoting natural beauty. But one man is stepping up to fight … [Read more...]
Here She Is, Miss Artificial Beauty
So there are many things interesting about China's Miss Artificial Beauty pageant. One is that it exists at all, that the Chinese seem eager to promote and accept something we in this country are still a little leery of: cosmetic surgery not as a prophylactic or a defense for self-esteem as we age, … [Read more...]
Cosmetic vs. Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
Plastic surgery, generally speaking, deals with the repair, reconstruction, or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, cranio-maxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk, and external genitalia. It uses aesthetic surgical … [Read more...]
Popularity Overseas – How Does Cosmetic Surgery Score?
In a recent survey in Great Britain, it has been found that over half of women of ages 25 to 45 fully intend on having cosmetic surgery. The British women's magazine Grazia performed the questionnaire involving interviews with over 1,000 women from England, Scotland Wales and showed an astounding … [Read more...]
Under the Knife – A Brief History of Plastic Surgery
We all hear a lot of terms used in plastic surgery in the media - many of them used as misleading or derogatory descriptions of the modern approach to beauty. This brief history will base itself around taking apart old misconceptions and establishing the truth on the risque yet contemporary art of … [Read more...]
Calf Augmentation a Success
Sheila Simmons, New York, hadn't worn skirts in years. She felt very insecure about her legs, which seemed to be too skinny in the calves. "They lack structure and shape," said Sheila. She had thought all hope was lost, until she discovered calf augmentation. A reliable cosmetic surgeon performed a … [Read more...]
More than HALF of Women Undergo Cosmetic Surgery
When considering cosmetic surgery, have you ever decided against it because you would be embarrassed? If so, you're not alone! Many people reject cosmetic surgery simply because they think that "no one else gets a cosmetic surgery procedure". The results of a new survey, sponsored by Grazia … [Read more...]
