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Since the rise of cosmetic injectables for wrinkle smoothing, lip plumping and facial contouring in the 1980s, the demand for and production of new injectable fillers has continued to increase. Today, are so many filler options available to consumers that … Continue reading

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After conducting interviews with leading members of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the organization recently released predictions for 2011 plastic surgery trends, which include expectations for injectable fillers to remain popular and body contouring procedures aimed at … Continue reading

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Dermatologists recently surveyed more than 300 patients to learn more about who is included in the ‘average’ population of patients seeking cosmetic procedures. Study results revealed that the typical patient profile includes married, college-educated women in their early 50s. Additionally, … Continue reading

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As Washington plastic surgeons well know, the adage “don’t judge a book by its cover” rarely applies when it comes to first impressions. Consciously or subconsciously, people have a well-known tendency to use their perceptions of appearance to shape their … Continue reading

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Crimes resembling a high stakes version of the old dine-and-dash routine have cropped up in several unrelated incidences across the U.S., as con-artists reportedly give doctors’ offices the new prick-and-run routine. Dubbed “Botox Bandits” or “Beauty Bandits” by popular media, … Continue reading

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