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Charity Pays For Teen's Plastic Surgery To Fight Bullying

Posted 07.28.2012 | Home
Read More: Little Baby Face Foundation, Plastic Surgery to Fight Bullying, Teen Plastic Surgery, Video, Corrective Surgery, Nadia Isle, Plastic Surgery, Teen Cosmetic Surgery, Poll, Cosmetic Surgery, School Bullying, Thomas Romo, Home News

Nadia Ilse is looking forward to the new school year, when she will no longer be called "Dumbo" by her peers for her "elephant ears." To ward off s...

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Reflections on 'A New Kind of Beauty'

Steven Teitelbaum | Posted 07.25.2012 | Arts
Read More: Plastic Surgery, A New Kind of Beauty, Phil Toledano, Cosmetic Surgery, Phil Toledano a New Kind of Beauty, Phil Toledano Art, Plastic Surgery Art, Body Image, Arts News
Steven Teitelbaum

It is clear to me that these photos do not demonstrate a "new beauty" as the show title suggests, but rather an unwavering attempt to create historic standards of beauty in those who do not have that potential.

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Surgeon Secrets to Reduce Bruising and Swelling

Neal M. Blitz, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S. | Posted 09.18.2012 | Healthy Living
Read More: Dr. Neal Blitz, Cosmetic Surgery, Quercetin, Surgery, Bromelain, Plastic Surgery, Postoperative Anti-Inflammtory, Healing After Surgery, Bruising After Surgery, Post-Surgery, Surgery Vitamins, Personal Health, Surgery Healing, Post-Operation, Surgery Vitamin, Bromelain-Quercetin, Healthy Living News
Neal M. Blitz, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S.

While bruising and swelling is a normal part of healing, there are methods to limit that bruising and swelling while still supporting healing.

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From Dildos To Cyborgs: The History Of Human Enhancement In Pictures

The Huffington Post | Hallie Sekoff | Posted 07.18.2012 | Home
Read More: Cyborgs, Superhuman, Wellcome Collection, Human Enhancement, Arts, Science, Technology, Slideexpand, Cosmetic Surgery, Superhuman-Wellcome-Collection, Medicine, Wellcome-Collection-London, Culture, Video, Home News

What does it mean that there are over 5,000 cosmetic surgeons in the United States when there are acute shortages of primary care physicians? What...

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Surgeon Helping Fight 'Toe-Besity,' One Foot At A Time

The Huffington Post | Tara Kelly | Posted 07.12.2012 | Healthy Living
Read More: Feet Surgery, Foot Slimming, Video, Toe Surgery, Oliver Zong, Toe Slimming, Surgery, Foot Restructuring Surgery, Nyc Footcare, Bizarre Cosmetic Surgery, Foot Restructuring, Dr Oliver Zong, Dr Zong, Cosmetic Surgery, Toebesity, Toe Tucks, Healthy Living News

Drastic cosmetic surgery has been around for some time. Now, America's obsession with beauty has reached a new level, with surgery for toe slimming on...

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Does Plastic Surgery Change Your Identity?

Elizabeth Dosoretz | Posted 10.11.2012 | Style
Read More: Breast Augmentation, Bad Plastic Surgery, Breast Surgery, Celebrity Plastic Surgery, Eye Lift, Plastic Surgery, Female Plastic Surgery, Poll, Cosmetic Surgery, Boob Job, Rhinoplasty, Plastic Surgery Women, Nose Job, Style News
Elizabeth Dosoretz

When my friend decided to have plastic surgery on her face and breasts, I couldn't hide my shock. I was caught off guard -- she had always been one of those cute, perky moms, dressed in the latest trend.

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Honesty and Intimacy Are Not Always the Same

Vivian Diller, Ph.D. | Posted 09.01.2012 | Women
Read More: Mental Illness, Secrecy, Marriage, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Relationships, Physical Illness, Cosmetic Surgery, Couples, Gambling, Psychiatric History, Medicines, Sexuality, Women News
Vivian Diller, Ph.D.

A successful long-term relationship means being willing to share your vulnerabilities and strengths, but requires sensitivity to the consequences that sharing brings.

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Discount Cosmetic Surgery Anyone?

Harmon Leon | Posted 08.11.2012 | Comedy
Read More: Cosmetic Surgery. Judge Judy, Beauty MD, Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Humor, Satire, Comedy, Comedy News
Harmon Leon

Walking to the bathroom mirror, I stare deeply at my face. What would I change about it if I could? Then it occurs to me that my unstable and borderline psychotic alter-ego might be interested in a very large, plush and cushiony new forehead. Time to go shopping for my new face!

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Appreciate Your Body -- Or Alter It with Caution

Vivian Diller, Ph.D. | Posted 08.06.2012 | Women
Read More: Tamra Barney, Plastic Surgery, The Real Housewives of Orange Country, Cosmetic Procedures, Botox, Real Housewives, Cosmetic Surgery, Non-Invasive Surgery, Body Image, Self-Esteem, Women News
Vivian Diller, Ph.D.

I find it ironic -- and sad -- that cosmetic procedures intended to perfect people's bodies and improve their self-esteem too often lead to the opposite outcome.

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Meet The Botox Botticellis (NSFW)

Posted 05.30.2012 | Arts
Read More: Photography, Video, Phil Toledano, Los Angeles Exhibitions, A New Kind of Beauty, Body Image, Plastic Surgery, Kopeikin Gallery, Collagen, Slideshow, Cosmetic Surgery, Beauty, Botox, Arts News

Phillip Toledano's latest exhibition, titled, "A New Kind Of Beauty" is heading for Los Angeles. The photo series captures classical portraits of subj...

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Are 'Chinplants' The Newest Must-Have For Prom?

The Huffington Post | Sara Gates | Posted 04.30.2012 | Style
Read More: Video, Chin Cosmetic Surgery, Teen Plastic Surgery, Chin Implant, Chin Augmentation, Chin Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Teen Cosmetic Surgery, Prom, Poll, Cosmetic Surgery, Chin Lift, Style News

Prom season is upon us again and high school girls are busying themselves to prepare for the epic annual event. But picking a dress, scheduling salon ...

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Women Are Still Getting Risky Foot Surgery To Fit Into High Heels

Posted 04.26.2012 | Style
Read More: High Heels Health Hazard, Video, High Heel Surgery, Health Hazards High Heels, Foot Surgery, Poll, Ery, Cosmetic Surgery, Cosmetic Foot Surgery, Plastic Surgery for Feet, High Heels, Women High Heels, Style News

As summer slowly approaches, so does our favorite summer ritual: whip out our pretty high heels, get warned that they're totally dangerous for us, wea...

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Our Image of Body Image

Suki Kramer | Posted 10.11.2012 | Style
Read More: Photoshop Disasters, Demi Moore Photoshop, Demi Moore, UK Legislation, Beauty, Cosmetic Surgery, Beauty Products, Style News
Suki Kramer

Do we really believe our young girls are capable of processing the information they get handed on a moment to moment basis, every day, to know that these cut and photo-shopped actresses don't exist? Don't we owe them a chance? It's out of control.

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Shocking Amount Americans Spent On Plastic Surgery In 2011

The Huffington Post | Ron Dicker | Posted 04.18.2012 | Home
Read More: Video, Heidi Montag, Heidi Montag Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Breast Implants, Cosmetic Surgery, Nose Job, Gross Domestic Product, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Home News

Call it the new Reconstruction era. Americans spent $10.4 billion on cosmetic surgery in 2011. That's more than the gross domestic product of nations ...

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The Beauty Paradox: A No-Win Situation For Women?

Vivian Diller, Ph.D. | Posted 06.16.2012 | Women
Read More: Ashley Judd, Anti Cosmetic Surgery League, Aging, Kate Winslet, Judd, Rachel Weisz, Beauty, Cosmetic Surgery, Meryle Streep, Women News
Vivian Diller, Ph.D.

What do women really feel when celebs today get 'work' done -- or choose not to? Curiosity? Disappointment?

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Reevaluating Ownership

Jennifer Hamady | Posted 06.06.2012 | Small Business
Read More: Literature, Perfectly Smooth, Legal Rights, Music, Accessible, Conversational Language, Government, Freedom of Speech, Sean Combs, Creative License, Illegal Downloading, Technology, Mac Computers, Cosmetic Surgery, Language Rights, Brands, Creativity, Ipods, Washington DC, Free, Trademark Law, Creative Freedom, Facebook, Downloading, Ownership, Iphones, Service Mark, Ipads, Art, Original, Language, Inspiration, Napster, Margarita, Freedom of Expression, Branding, Copyright Law, Legal System, Imaginative, Inspire, Small Business News
Jennifer Hamady

Trademarks are becoming as common as commas, yet with a far greater impact than overused punctuation. While the legal lockdown of conversational language is progressing, the copyright law and rights are being thoroughly challenged.

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This Country's Poor Get Free Plastic Surgery

The Huffington Post | Harry Bradford | Posted 03.23.2012 | Business
Read More: Michael Salzhauer, Video, Poverty, Cosmetic Procedures, Ivo Pitanguy, Orthodox Jews, Brazil, Plastic Surgery, The Daily Mail, Teachers, Cosmetic Surgery, Pro Bono, Business News

Want a nose job but just can't afford one? Head to Brazil. In Brazil, the second biggest consumer of plastic surgery, cosmetic procedures have beco...

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Brazil Gives Its Poor Citizens Free Plastic Surgery

AP | JENNY BARCHFIELD | Posted 05.22.2012 | Style
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RIO DE JANEIRO — A machine purrs as it delivers electrical pulses deep into the saggy skin on Barbara Penha's jawline, a high-tech treatment use...

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Chilling On A Hot Vacation

Patricia Rust | Posted 05.22.2012 | Travel
Read More: Munich, Battling Jet Lag, Travel, Cosmetic Surgery, Travel Tips, International, International Travel, Travel News
Patricia Rust

I am in one of the most exciting cities in the world and where am I in this scheme of things? Stuck in my hotel room.

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Should Ads For Cosmetic Surgery Be Banned?

The Huffington Post | Posted 03.16.2012 | Women
Read More: Video, Body Image, Women and Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Poll, UK Feminista, Plastic Surgery Ads, Fda, Elective Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Feminista, Women News

“Boob Jobs. Same Day Surgery. Get More, Pay Less!” Ads like this one, displayed at bus stops in London in late 2011, will be banned in the UK ...

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Ron Dicker

Nose Job Doc In Hot Water For Video

HuffingtonPost.com | Ron Dicker | Posted 03.15.2012 | Small Business
Read More: Michael Salzhauer, Jews, Video, Orthodox Jews, Plastic Surgery, Jewcan Sam, Small Business News and Trends, ABC News, Cosmetic Surgery, Rhinoplasty, Nose Job, Investigation, Small Business News

Michael Salzhauer, a Miami cosmetic surgeon and small-business owner, has a nose for inviting controversy. The so-called Dr. Schnoz has produced a roc...

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Something's Fishy

Tom Falco | Posted 05.07.2012 | Comedy
Read More: Cosmetic Surgery, Comic, Humor, Comedy, Plastic Surgery, Fish, Comedy News
Tom Falco

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Is Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Really Necessary? Almost Never.

Pat Gallagher | Posted 04.30.2012 | Fifty
Read More: Angelina Jolie, Beautiful Celebrities, Jennifer Lopez, Cosmetic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Jennifer Aniston, Fifty News
Pat Gallagher

My husband, Buffoon, doesn't think Angelina Jolie is beautiful. He needs glasses, but so what? I'm not saying he thinks I'm a knock-out, but he did marry me back in the day when I looked fairly attractive.

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Buffalo, New York Teachers Get Free Plastic Surgery

The Huffington Post | Laura Hibbard | Posted 02.29.2012 | Home
Read More: Public Schools, Video, Plastic Surgery Industry, Teachers Get Free Plastic Surgery, Buffalo Schools, Buffalo, Plastic Surgery, Teacher Unions, Free Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Buffalo New York, Home News

As 3 percent of New York teachers -- which translates to more than 7,000 teachers -- fell prey to layoffs this year, around 3,400 teachers in Buffalo,...

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Jason Gilbert

Doctor Invents Plastic Surgery Procedure ESPECIALLY For iPhone Users

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Gilbert | Posted 02.27.2012 | Technology
Read More: Video, Apple, Facetime Facelift, Captain Gadget, Facetime Plastic Surgery, Dr Sigal, Facetime, Facetime Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, Iphone, Iphone Facetime, Facetime Iphone, Technology News

Ladies and gentlemen, prepare to be horrified. There is now a plastic surgeon in Northern Virginia offering a "FaceTime Facelift," a medical proced...

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