Beauty Buzz: Aesthetic Trends for the Week Ending March 11, 2011

 

On American Health and Beauty this week, readers learned the distinction between natural breast augmentation and stem cell enhanced breast augmentation. Also, we looked at how best to utilize our time in the dermatologist's office and what makes a person a good candidate for weight loss surgery.

Who is Not a Candidate for Weight Loss Surgery?
Before undergoing the knife, patients must first be fully committed to the lifestyle change they're about to make.

Those patients who are interested in undergoing weight loss surgery may be surprised to learn that not everyone who is overweight is a candidate for these procedures. Procedures like gastric bypass and gastric banding are serious surgeries, and just like w... more



5 Plastic Surgery Do's and Don'ts
When it comes to cosmetic surgery, expectations are everything. You need to work closely with your doctor to understand the potential and limitations of your procedure.

Dr. Tony Youn visits with Rachael Ray today to share what he calls the 5 do's and don'ts of cosmetic surgery. As many cosmetic surgeons will tell you, patients often have to be turned away because they either have unrealistic expectations or simply... more



Weight Loss Tips: The Best Fruit for Your Diet
When it comes to weight loss, not all fruit is created equal.

We all know fruit is good for us. It is a natural source of sugar, fiber, and vitamins that give you energy and help your immune system. However, some authorities discourage fruit on weight loss diets because of its high fructose content. It is true, all fruit... more



The Truth About Skin Care
These facts will help you get the most out your next visit to the dermatologist.

Having beautiful skin gets more and more difficult with age, and sometimes a medical intervention is needed. Dermatologists work with a number of skin issues ranging from cosmetic to medical and there are some good tips you should know to get the greatest ben... more



Stem Cell Breast Augmentation vs Natural Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation patients enjoy the natural option of using their own fat to add volume rather than an implant, but many could use some clarification of the terminology.

Natural breast augmentation and stem cell breast augmentation are two closely related procedures. It can be difficult to make the distinction between them, but there is a difference between them, and it lies in the stem cells. Both procedures use a patien... more

LAST WEEK'S TOP 5 ARTICLES

  1. Who is Not a Candidate for Weight Loss Surgery?
  2. 5 Plastic Surgery Do's and Don'ts
  3. Male Pectoral Implants and Male Cosmetic Surgery on "The Doctors"
  4. Weight Loss Tips: The Best Fruit for Your Diet
  5. The Truth About Skin Care

LAST WEEK'S TOP 5 PROCEDURES

  1. Thermage
  2. SmartLipo
  3. Permanent Makeup
  4. Zeltiq
  5. Cellulite Reduction