Research Notes on Cosmetic Surgery
Cosmetic surgery is a medical specialty used to change the appearance of the body. It is a popular form of surgery with 11 million Americans having a procedure performed in 2006. It is important to research everything that is involved prior to having any form of cosmetic surgery.
5 Great Resources on Cosmetic Surgery
- Cosmetic Surgery.com
- American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
- Wikipedia: Cosmetic Surgery
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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5 Latest Headlines on Cosmetic Surgery
What is Cosmetic Surgery?
- American Academy of Family Physicians: Plastic Surgery
- HealthWise (via WebMD): Cosmetic Surgery and Procedures
- MedlinePlus: Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
What Are The Types of Cosmetic Surgery?
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons: Procedures At-a-Glance
- Cosmetic Surgery.com: Research a cosmetic surgery procedure
- New York Online Access to Health: Plastic, Cosmetic, and Reconstructive Surgery
- Healthwise (via WebMD): Surgery Options
- HealthiNation: Cosmetic Procedures Video
What Are The Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Cosmetic Surgery?
- WomensHealth.gov: Body Image: Loving Yourself Inside and Out: Cosmetic Surgery
- Cleveland Clinic (via Revolution Health): Before Choosing Cosmetic Surgery
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons (via Medem.com): Improving your self-image with plastic surgery
- Mayo Clinic: What to know beforehand
What are the Alternatives to Cosmetic Surgery?
- Life with Pedro: Alternatives to cosmetic surgery
- MedHelp: Alternative to Liposuction
- Exercise
- Bella Online: Holistic Alternatives to Cosmetic Surgery
- Healthy New Age: Dr. Leia Discusses Alternatives to Cosmetic Surgery Facelifts
Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards about Cosmetic Surgery
- WebMD Video: All About Cosmetic Surgery
- Healthology: Surgical Options for Weight Loss Video
- MedlinePlus: Find Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Services
Clinical Trials for Cosmetic Surgery
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Clinical Trials on Cosmetic Surgery
- Center Watch: Clinical Trials on Cosmetic Surgery
Controversy and Lawsuits about Cosmetic Surgery
- Medscape: Cosmetic Surgery in Adolescents a Booming, Yet Controversial Medical Niche
- Third Age: Extreme Plastic Surgery
Abuse of Cosmetic Surgery
- Your Plastic Surgery Guide: How Much Plastic Surgery Is Too Much?
- American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery: "Excessive" Cosmetic Plastic Surgery: How Much is Too Much?
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Cosmetic Surgery
- JAMA: Medical Journal Articles on Cosmetic Surgery
- PubMed: Medical Journal Articles on Cosmetic Surgery
- Google Scholar: Medical Articles on Cosmetic Surgery
- Facial Reconstructive Surgery
- Liposuction
- Cost for Reconstructive Rhinoplasty
- Rhinoplasty
- Breast Augmentation
- Mammoplasty
- Breast Reduction
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- Contributor: Jacky Graves
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Aug. 28, 2008
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