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Monthly Archives: September 2011

LocateADoc.com Partners with Keep A Breast Foundation™ for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Posted by Karen Castillo on September 30, 2011 2 comments

According to the Center for Disease Control, each year more than 40,000 women in the United States die from breast cancer.  It’s a disturbing statistic that studies show can be lowered if women take the initiative to have their lump diagnosed and treated early. That’s the reason LocatADoc.com, a premier online physician directory for patients, has partnered with the Keep A Breast Foundation™.

The Keep A Breast Foundation™ is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping eradicate breast cancer by educating people about breast cancer prevention. It is most famous for its “I heart boobies” campaign which is still one of the organization’s biggest fundraising initiatives. Read more »

Electrical Stimulation Treatment Could Increase Bustline

Posted by Medical Staff Writers on September 29, 2011 No comments

If you’ve considered getting breast implants to increase your breast size, surgery may not be your only option. While breast augmentation with silicone or saline implants can help to add volume to your breast and create that coveted cleavage, there are a number of side effects to surgery and not every procedure delivers flawless results. Non-surgical technologies do exist for breast augmentation patients, and one that involves electrical stimulation was recently featured on The Doctors TV show. Read more »

More Breast Cancer Incidences Reported Worldwide

Posted by Medical Staff Writers on September 27, 2011 No comments

A global review of breast cancer patients reveals that approximately 2 million women end up developing breast cancer or cervical cancer every year. These cancers continue to be the primary cause of death in younger women and the incidences of breast cancer have been on the rise for the past three decades.

Results of a study funded by the Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation show that the number of breast cancer cases has risen from 641,000 incidences in 1980 to 1.6 million incidences in 2010. These startling numbers are prompting researchers to take an even closer look at what the root cause of breast cancer is, and why some women in certain countries have a higher risk of developing breast cancer than others. Read more »

New 3-D Imaging Device Gives You a Chance to View Virtual Rhinoplasty

Posted by Medical Staff Writers on September 27, 2011 No comments

Have you been thinking about getting a nose job? Most nose job surgeries are fairly easy to perform and carry few risks, but you may not be able to achieve your ideal nose shape after your first procedure. The outcome of your rhinoplasty procedure typically depends on the skill of the surgeon, and how well you’ve been able to convey your goals during the consultation. To make things easier, a company has developed a 3D imaging device that can reasonably project the results of your nose job surgery. This exciting new technology was recently featured on The Doctors TV show and allows the physician to make very subtle chances to your picture so that you can see exactly what you will look like after surgery. Read more »

Recent Study Reports Botox and Anti-Aging Treatments Not Viewed As Acceptable

Posted by Medical Staff Writers on September 26, 2011 No comments

No matter how much your cosmetic surgeon or anti-aging doctor is pushing Botox and other treatments that fight the signs of aging, it may not be time to jump on the bandwagon just yet. Studies from the University of Toronto’s psychology department show that people who are turning to invasive anti-aging treatments such as Botox injections or facelift surgery could be doing more harm than good their mental health. Read more »

Celebrity Big Brother Housemate Admits He Got Six-Pack Abs with Plastic Surgery

Posted by Medical Staff Writers on September 24, 2011 No comments

Achieving a washboard stomach or “six-pack” abs is no easy feat, and few people have the genes to maintain that sleek and sculpted waistline throughout their lifetime. For many people, the only way to even see the six-pack is to get lean through diet and exercise, and work on strengthening the core muscles. Plastic surgery is also an option, and Celebrity Big Brother housemate Darryn Lyons recently revealed that he underwent plastic surgery to achieve the coveted six-pack.

Lyons has reportedly spent over $21,000 to create a fake 6-pack which gives him the appearance of a washboard stomach. He admits that he underwent a body contouring procedure where a plastic surgeon removes the layer of body fat on top of the abdominal muscles, and tightens up the skin around it to create a slimmer waistline. Read more »

75-Year Old Woman Gets Breast Implants

Posted by Medical Staff Writers on September 23, 2011 No comments

If you thought you were too old for plastic surgery or there is an age limit to going under the knife, 75-year-old Sherri Cook would prove you wrong. She recently underwent a breast augmentation procedure to

Sherri Cook insists that the only way she is going to look good and feel good about herself is with a breast augmentation procedures. She’s 75 years old and underwent a breast lift and breast implants to improve her figure and restore her youthful silhouette. She states, “I always tell my husband that older women end up looking like oatmeal boxes, or matchsticks. I don’t want to look like either one of those!” Read more »

Celebrity Plastic Surgeries that Made Celebrities Look Even Better

Posted by Medical Staff Writers on September 22, 2011 No comments

Celebrity SurgeryWhile we tend to focus on some of the major plastic surgery mishaps and celebrity plastic surgery gone bad, some of Hollywood’s most attractive actors, actresses and musicians have been able to improve their appearance for good after going under the knife. Stars that weren’t born with picture-perfect looks often head to the plastic surgeon’s office for a little nip and tuck to achieve their Hollywood ideal. In some cases, you’ll be surprised to find out that your favorite celeb has had plastic surgery because they’ve been able to hide it quite well.

Learn more about celebrity plastic surgery news and trends  here, or check out these plastic surgery before and after photos to see some real-life transformations.

Best Celebrity Plastic Surgery Transformations

So which lucky celebs have had great results with different types of cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures? Here are a few that you may, or may not have thought about:

  • Megan Fox – famous for having several plastic surgery procedures before Read more »

Miss Universe Australia Settles Catfight Over Plastic Surgery

Posted by Medical Staff Writers on September 21, 2011 No comments

Miss Universe Scherri-Lee Biggs has finally settled a fierce debate over whether Jennifer Hawkins, a model and former Miss Universe, had undergone plastic surgery. Last weekend, Scherri-Lee Biggs publicly pointed out that the Australian supermodel Jennifer Hawkins had gone “that little bit too far” with cosmetic surgery, but apologized for making that statement on her Twitter page yesterday. She claims that here statement was taken out of context and that she wanted to sincerely apologize to Jen Hawkins publicly. Read more »

Plastic Surgeon Talks about Unhealthy Obsession with Plastic Surgery

Posted by Medical Staff Writers on September 20, 2011 No comments

Are you obsessed with getting your nose fixed with a nose job procedure, or losing the fat with liposuction? Have you been dreaming about getting breast implants for years? A preoccupation with your figure flaws and making attempts to correct these flaws could be a sign of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). Plastic surgeon Anthony Youn recently interviewed with NPR to discuss an emerging trend that includes an obsession with plastic surgery. Read more »