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Many women see airbrushed models and perfect celebrities and want to change their lives and their looks to be more like their idols. They go in for facelifts, boob jobs and other cosmetic procedures to look like Angelina Jolie and Heidi Klum.

Several brand new dermal fillers will be introduced in the new year, making the wildly popular “liquid facelift,” or “injection facelift” even more desirable. These procedures are virtually pain free, minimally invasive, and they require little to no recovery time. The most popular filler in the past has been Botox, but in recent months others have been introduced to the market.

Many men are embarrassed to admit when they begin to show signs of aging. However, a simple facelift procedure can eliminate up to ten years of fine lines, wrinkles and blemishes. Studies have shown that facelift procedures, especially those around the eyes, are among the most popular surgeries chosen by male patients.

Most people begin to see the negative effects of aging between the ages of 30 and 40. At this age, many patients are too young for a full-blown facelift, but many would still like to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. For this generation, plastic surgery offers the thread facelift.

The human lips are one of the most sensitive organs in the entire human body.  They are necessary for talking, eating, and of course, kissing.  By American beauty standards, there is nothing more sexy than a full, plump set of lips.  Actresses like Angelina Jolie popularized this look.

Employers are finding themselves confused about whether or not to grant sick leave to their employees who request time off for plastic surgery.  The procedures often require that patient’s remain home for several days, weeks, or even months to recover.

Some employers are struggling to figure out how they can give their employees enough time to recover, but also have the numbers necessary to run a business.  With more and more people getting surgery- men and women alike- employers are finding themselves in a bind.

You may have heard about the use of acupuncture to cure minor aches and pains throughout the body.  It is an ancient Chinese art that is supposed to re-route a person’s “chi,” or spirit, to make him or her healthier overall.  But, have you ever heard of it being used as a substitute for Botox injections or a facelift?

Many plastic surgery patients do not realize the harmful effects that their smoking habits can have on their recovering operations. This is why several plastic surgeons are taking steps to ensure that their patients understand the risks and are even refusing to operate if the patient does not promise to quit smoking, or has not quit smoking at least six weeks prior to the operation.

Cosmetic surgery among celebrities is certainly commonplace, but recently, we have seen that several of America’s political figureheads have risen to celebrity status- namely the two presidential candidates and their running mates. Have any of them ever gotten or considered a surgical procedure? Could any of them benefit from a little bit of cosmetic tweaking? A group of plastic surgeons analyzed the faces of Obama, McCain, Biden and Palin to give their opinions.

The facelift has long been an extremely popular surgical procedure here in the United States. In this surgery, a small incision is made and the excess fat is removed. Then, the skin is pulled over and literally folded into the incision hole. This procedure is often combined with liposuction, and can make the face look several years younger. This is incredibly important, because the face is often the first thing you see when you meet someone new for the first time.