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The latest in cosmetic technology is presented at the World Academy of Anti-aging and Cosmetic Medicine in France each year.  This year, the most exciting new technique is the “stem cell facelift.”  This new procedure will revolutionize the way we think about plastic surgery.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

You may have heard of the mini-tummy tuck that requires minimal anesthesia and a very short recovery time, but the latest thing to hit the market has been the mini-facelift. This procedure can also be done only with local anesthetic, and it is being called the “energy lift” by surgeons because it makes patients look years younger in only a few minutes.

Some international employers are getting fed up with their employees claiming that they are taking time off work for sick days, when in fact they are getting Botox injections. Employees have to suffer the embarrassment of lying so that they can have the necessary recovery time after their injections.

In this tough economic climate, many individuals and families are struggling to make ends meet.

Many surgeons are utilizing a technique, known as lower eyelid fat repositioning to lessen the amount of darkness that patients see underneath their eyes.

If you want to look several years younger, but just aren’t ready to go under the knife, maybe you would consider going under the needle. Acupuncture has been growing in popularity

Facial fillers are a great, cost effective way to look several years younger, but many continue to argue in favor of the more traditional facelift procedure.

Though the idea of remaining awake during an operation may make some feel queasy, cosmetic surgeons have reported great success in their patients who used only local anesthetic.

More and more surgeons are hearing from their patients that they want to be able to have multiple procedures done at the same time.

According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, the popularity of laser surgeries in recent years has risen exponentially. This, in turn, has caused the prices of these procedures to drop. Since 2002, the price of a laser treatment has dropped an average of $450...