ASAPS reports that Americans are spending big on cosmetic surgery
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) has released its 17th annual multi-specialty statistical data, indicating a 12% overall increase in cosmetic…
Injections of fillers for cosmetic treatment can open the door to bacteria
While many people choose to have soft tissue fillers injected into their facial tissue to smooth out wrinkles, some may…
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Studying the effects of ageing on both genders, Ekaterina Gutop evaluates the treatment options available for volume restoration and areas of correction in male and female patients
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A US consumer survey indicates that anti-ageing cosmetic procedures are the province of the wealthy. Ashley Yeo suggests that this is too narrow a view
