Increasing Number of Men Seeking Plastic Surgery in Brazil

More and more men are seeking plastic surgery in Brazil to not only look younger, but also remain competitive in the job market.

According to a new study in the journal Cosmetic Dermatology, the number of American men receiving Botox injections has climbed 258 percent over the past decade.

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India Leading the Way for Advanced Plastic Surgery Procedures

The highly qualified doctors and staff at Ojas Aesthetic Clinic in Hyderabad, India have set themselves apart from other clinics — by becoming familiar with each patient’s goals and educating each patient on realistic outcomes.

What are your goals? Is India the right destination for you? Read more...  India Leading the Way for Advanced Plastic Surgery Procedures

Medical Tourism in the Dominican Republic on the Rise

Today, more and more medical tourists are going to Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Costa Rica for medical treatments, dental works and plastic surgery.

Americans, specifically Costa Rican Americans, living in the United States are finding medical tourism worth the endeavor.

Traveling to the Dominican Republic for plastic surgery costs nearly 50 percent less than the United States. Is it Right for You? Read More...Medical Tourism in the Dominican Republic on the Rise

Looking Ahead to Cosmetic Surgery in 2014

For many of us, we have superb aspects for progressing our health, building our families and securing our financial future in 2014 — but what about changing your appearance with cosmetic surgery?

According to Transform, cosmetic and non-surgical cosmetic procedures are taking the world by storm in 2014.

Learn More: Top 2014 Cosmetic Surgery Trends 

Hey Plastic Surgery Patients...Tell the Government About Your Results

After the huge fiasco of the PIP breast implants in the UK the government has turned it's attention to the outcome of plastic surgery results and the cosmetic surgery industry.

The Department of Health in the United Kingdom is inviting patients who have undergone plastic surgery to report their results. 

The need to monitor the cosmetic industry more has become top priority.

Read the entire story here:

Government Wants Patient Feedback on Plastic Surgery Results

Breast Implant Incisions: What are the Options?

You've decided to go through with breast augmentation surgery, but have you been informed about all of the aspects?

Before visiting a plastic surgeon, it's important, as a patient, to inform yourself. This way you can ask the right questions, and decide if this procedure (and surgeon) is right for you.

While most patients are caught up in choosing the size, shape and type of breast implant they'd like to have, deciding on the technique is just as important.

Breast augmentation surgery uses four common techniques, and learning about them can help you make the right decision about your own surgery.

According to the WIMD article, here are the four types:

1. Periareolar Incision: This type of breast implant incision is very common, and it is also known as the nipple incision. The incision is placed around the outside of the areola to help hide the scar.

2. Inframammary Incision: This type of incision is placed underneath the breast, along the crease or fold where the breast meets the abdominal skin. A pocket is created for the implant, and it is slid into position behind the nipple.

3. Transaxillary Incision: Also known as the armpit incision, this type is perfect for the patient who doesn’t want a single visible scar on her breasts. This is a more difficult technique, and it involves a cut in the armpit fold and a small channel to the breast. The implant is placed into the incision and guided through the channel with an endoscope.

4. TUBA Incision: TUBA stands for trans-umbilical breast augmentation, and this type of incision is inconspicuously placed inside the bellybutton. Using an endoscope, the plastic surgeon then creates a tunnel to each breast, and then empty, inflatable implants are pushed through, and filled to the desired size.

To learn the pros and cons of each incision, read the full article: What Do Breast Implant Scars Look Like?

The 10 Most Popular WhereismyDoctor.com Stories of 2011

A whole lot happened in the world of health care last year, and WhereismyDoctor.com was there to inform you about it.

Here are the top 10 most read stories for 2011:

1. Infertility Tourism: Gender Selection in Cyprus Draws UK Patients - Gender selection was a controversial infertility topic in 2011. Regardless, the procedure was very popular in Cyprus, especially among British patients.

2. Americans Travel for Breast-Enhancing Macrolane in Mexico - Also known as the 30-minute boob job, Macrolane made headlines last year as a non-surgical way to enhance the breasts, calves and buttocks. Since it's not FDA approved for use in the United States, many American patients had this procedure done in sunny Mexico.

3. Bariatric Surgery Risks Include Divorce? - As global obesity numbers continue to grow, more patients are undergoing bariatric surgery. Although this procedure has been successfully performed for more than 20 years, experts are still learning about the side effects; one of the most prevalent ones is divorce.

4. Are More Men Seeking Plastic Surgery? - First it was "manscaping" and now it's "Bro-tox". Thanks to the increase in men undergoing cosmetic procedures like Botox and hair transplants, these are the terms you're likely to hear for many years to come.

5. Orthopedic Breakthrough: Possessed Hand - The amazing PossessedHand controls a person's hand movements through a remote device. This breakthrough may be useful for stroke survivors and other patients with paralysis or nerve damage, but we'll just have to wait and see.

To learn about numbers 5 through 10, read the full article here: The Top 10 Most Read Health Stories of 2011

7-Year-Old Girl Gets Gift of Liposuction for the Holidays

Poppy Burge, with her mother, Sarah Burge (aka "The Human Barbie")

While most kids spent the holidays unwrapping toys and games, Poppy Burge received quite the grown-up gift from her mother: plastic surgery.

In her stocking, Poppy found a voucher for liposuction, something her mother saw as an "investment for the future".

Ms. Burge told the Daily Mail, “I put the voucher in her stocking – there’s nothing wrong with that. She asks for surgery all the time. She wants to look good and lipo is one of those procedures that will always come in handy. I see these vouchers as investing in her future – like saving money for her education.”

Except, giving a 7-year-old girl plastic surgery for Christmas is NOTHING like saving up for her college education. Actually, it's more like the exact opposite.

This shocking story has sparked debate among pediatricians and psychologists about how young girls and boys today are growing up way too fast.

But who is the blame for this monster that's been created? Is it the media? The fashion industry? Or parents, like Ms. Burge, who truly believes she's doing a service to her young, impressionable daughter.


She told the Daily Mail, “Some people think it's controversial and I get angry when strangers say I'm a bad mother because I don't think there's any harm in giving her this gift. Poppy is a normal kid who is good at sports and loves playing outside. Girls don’t want Snow White and Cinderella anymore. They want to be WAGs [ a term for wives and girlfriends of famous footballers] and famous like Cheryl Cole and Lady Gaga. I’m just supporting her and making her dreams come true. Looks are a big part of how our futures pan out – there shouldn’t be a stigma around wanting to look good.”

To learn more, read the full article: Plastic Surgery...for a 7-Year-Old?

Plastic Surgery in Malaysia: A Medical Tourism Leader

Spend some time in Kuala Lumpur or Selangor, Malaysia, and you'll find a unique mix of metropolitan city life and an island paradise; the ideal location for a medical vacation.

Medical tourism in Malaysia has become a booming business in the past decade, and this Asian country is now a world leader in global health care.

Plastic surgery in Malaysia is one of the most popular medical tourism specialties, performing breast augmentations, rhinoplasties and liposuction on thousands of men and women each year. Many of these patients hail from other parts of the globe, traveling to Malaysia for low prices and service only a celebrity could get.

Plastic surgery in Malaysia is successful because of a combination of elements: internationally accredited medical facilities, board certified plastic surgeons, affordable prices, and luxe, low-price accommodations. Put all of these together and you have Malaysia, a top choice medical tourism destination for plastic surgery. 

Plastic Surgery in Philippines: A Beautiful Vacation

The islands that make up the Philippines have been a popular getaway choice for tourists from all over the globe.

It's unique Spanish-infused Asian culture, untouched nature, and big city excitement attracts vacationers of all types, including those traveling for health care.

The medical tourism industry in the Philippines is booming. In 2009, 100,000 medical tourists received medical treatment in the Philippines, and in 2015, they are preparing for 1 million.

Medical tourists aren't just coming here on a whim. Plastic surgery in the Philippines is world renowned for being of the highest standard, but what makes it even more famous is it's extremely affordable price.

For example, the cost of breast augmentation in the Philippines ranges from $3,500 to $8,000, while breast augmentation in the United States can range from $6,000 to a heart attack inducing $18,000.

To learn more about the benefits of plastic surgery in the Philippines, read the full article: Plastic Surgery in Philippines - Affordable Beauty in Paradise

A Woman's Life is Spared Thanks to her Breast Implants

Breast implants have been celebrated by men and women for years now, but today they are being praised for a very different reason.

This common plastic surgery procedure is known for enhancing the breasts, something that definitely benefits both sexes.

Breast implants apparently come with another unexpected benefit though...life saving powers!

Yesterday, it was reported that a woman's life was spared after being stabbed in the heart by her husband. How? Her silicone breast implants of course.

The report said the implants were so large, that the knife didn't even reach close to her heart, which is a good thing for her.

She is certainly lucky, and can even thank her husband. Although he was the one that tried to kill her, he was also the one who suggested she get breast implants five years ago.

...oh, the irony!

To learn more, read the full article: Breast Implants Save Lives?