plastic surgery

The word "Plastic" comes from the ancient Greek word "plastikos," which means to mold or give form.

Plastic Surgery is the art and science of changing the shape of the human form. It has had its origins in the reconstruction of deformities. Skin flaps were performed in ancient India as early as 800-2000 B.C. to reconstruct nasal defects. The history has not been consistent since these times however and much of this was due to cultural pressures to not explore human anatomy. 

In contemporary times, Plastic Surgery is often thought to be synonymous with Cosmetic Surgery, although Cosmetic Surgery is a part of the greater discipline of Plastic Surgery. In the blogosphere, discussions of Cosmetic Surgery abound often as it pertains to celebrities and often in a negative light.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “plastic surgery”

• My Mommy Makeover -- The Pain Was Shocking!

  
  MomLogic — Authority: 550
  I decided to get a mini "tummy tuck" while removing an umbilical hernia. My doctor warned me that the aftermath would be bad. The problem is -- I didnt listen.
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• Common Questions about Otoplasty (Ear) Surgery

  
  Explore Plastic Surgery — Authority: 127
  1.      Why do my ears stick out? The shape of our ears is a direct reflection of the cartilage that makes it up. Other than the ear lobe, our ears are composed of just cartilage and the skin that covers it. While one can ponder why normal ears look the way they do, the cartilage framework [...]
  10 hours ago

• Jersey Shore Cast Talks Nips, Tucks & Sex Tapes

  
  Socialite Life — Authority: 159
  The cast of Jersey Shore talk about sex tapes and boob jobs and party hard in New York Citys flatiron district. ...read full story
  15 hours ago

• Multiple procedures at once?

  
  breast reduction — Authority: 109
  You Bet!!! Patients often have multiple procedures at the same time. The most common include breast augmentation, breast lifts and/or liposuction. This saves both time and money since costs are often reduced when multiple procedures are combined. Additional procedures would also include facial cosmetic surgery ...
  16 hours ago

• Ashlee Simpson, Pete Wentz undergo fabulous his-and-hers makeover

  
  Tabloid Prodigy — Authority: 142
  Was it a magic wand or the hand of a highly skilled plastic surgeon? Or some much needed rest, perhaps? Either way, Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz stepped out looking more fabulous and fresh-faced than ever as they strolled the streets of New York City today. The obvious–and significant–improvements to their face ...
  16 hours ago

• Simon Cowells Face Morph

  
  cityrag — Authority: 138
  Simon Cowells Face Morph American Idols new season kicks off next week and Simon Cowell is freshly waxed, loaded with botox, and ready to go! Plastic surgery or retouching?... either way thats some serious face morphing. Celebrity Botox Failures Paula...
  19 hours ago

• In Defense of Implants

  
  College Candy — Authority: 643
  I love the way I look. I’m confident and generally pleased with my body in a bikini. Well, at least I am now… after my breast enhancement. That’s right, I have implants and I’m not ashamed of it. I’ll give you a moment to get all your thoughts and comments out of the way: “I can’t believe you succumbed ...
  21 hours ago

• Things You Should Know About Liposuction

  
  Health and Fitness Product Reviews and Reports — Authority: 154
  Liposuction, or the removal of excess fats from many various parts of the human body, has gained popularity over the years. It may also be the worst perpetrator for people resisting to exercise and control the food they eat. The liposuction process in reality began in Rome, Italy in 1974. Two American surgeons, ...
  1 day ago

• How Is Plastic Surgery Be Able To Make You Become More Gorgeous

  
  Health & Fitness Blog — Authority: 169
  Though cosmetic surgery may be a expensive procedure, but its gaining popularity at a fast pace nowadays. The majority of the cosmetic surgery procedures, that were originally very expensive, are currently well within the reach of the people. However before you enthusiastically run to a plastic surgeon to undergo the ...
  1 day ago

• To Nip/Tuck or Not: The Ethnic Girls Dilemma

  
  MomLogic — Authority: 550
  It all started with the game of Clothespin. I remember spending endless hours as a kid, clipping a clothespin to my face and praying it would somehow magically transform my Greek nose into something more petite and perky.
  1 day ago

• Is Breast Lift Surgery Safe?

  
  EduBook — Authority: 460
  Breast lift surgery is surgery that is done when a woman would like to return her breasts to a higher and firmer position. This can be a result of aging, pregnancy or breastfeeding, or extreme weight loss. After losing a significant amount of weight, there can be excessive skin in the breast area. This skin [...]
  1 day ago

• Environment to blame for skin aging at least according to new study

  
  Beverly Hills Rhinoplasty Surgery Blog — Authority: 99
  A new twin study published in the Archives of Dermatology last month has demonstrated the hazardous effects of environmental factors on skin aging. According to the  report , 65 pairs of twins were studied for differences in environmental and lifestyle factors that might contribute to wrinkles. The conclusion ...
  1 day ago

• To the person searching Google for: LUCILLE (MULLEY) IACOVELLI PLASTIC SURGERY

  
  Lucille Iacovelli ~ Cape Cod — Authority: 92
  My stats have been showing visits to this site from IP Address 72.248.115.194 - ISP Milford Regional Medical Center- Hopedale, MA. The referring URL is a Google search results for the terms: " LUCILLE (MULLEY) IACOVELLI PLASTIC SURGERY". If you are looking for information about my plastic surgery experience, ...
  1 day ago

• Alejandra Guzman Causes In-Flight Turbulence

  
  Blogamole — Authority: 438
  Remind us never to pester Alejandra Guzmán if we see her on a plane.  While on vacation, la cantante was en route from Mexico City to the Pacific beach resort city of Huatulco when she supposedly got into an argument with a fan.  How bad was the argument?  Bad enough that the pilots chose to turn the plane ...
  1 day ago

• Post Your Face: Wide Nose, Worry Lines & Heavy Eye Lids

  
  StyleList Fashion Blog — Authority: 153
  Filed under: Beauty , Skin & Body , Makeovers In our weekly Post Your Face column, Dr. Robert Freund answers readers cosmetic surgery questions, and shows them how theyd look if they underwent the enhancement. To post your own face, visit postyourface.com . Chrissys Question: My nose is ...
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• Is That You Kim Kardashian? Reality Star Changes Faces

  
  Bossip.com — Authority: 696
  When Kim twitpic’d this photo of her hanging with BFF Lala Vazquez yesterday we almost didn’t recognize her. We all know Kimmy loves her some Quicktrim and photoshop… and cellulite removal… possibly. But what in the Kris-Jenner-holy-hell happened to Kim over the holidays for her to be looking like this??? ...
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• Thinking About Cosmetic Surgery? Here’s How to Get a Better Nip or Tuck

  
  Healthy Living — Authority: 134
  Istockphoto By Susan Hall From Health magazine Despite the hefty price tag, cosmetic procedures haven’t lost their appeal. “A lot of women have been saving for many years for these surgeries, and they’re doing it whether the economy is good or bad,” says Jennifer Walden, MD, a plastic surgeon in New ...
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• Dr. Michael Kamrava To Lose His License For Inseminating OctoMom!

  
  Backseat Cuddler — Authority: 569
  This took long enough!  The Medical Board of California wants Dr. Michael Kamrava to have his medical license suspended or revoked for artificially inseminating Nadya Suleman aka OctoMom.What he Kamrava was “gross negligence” with regard to her treatment and  ”His failure to recognize that [Sulemans] behavior ...
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• Jude Law - Sadie Frost Poses Naked For Grazia (Untouched NSFW Photos)

  
  Backseat Cuddler — Authority: 569
  Jude Law’s ex-wife, Sadie Frost took it all off for Grazia Magazine in their latest issue and wanted the pictures to remain untouched.  This one is all about women being able to embrace their own beauty without the need for plastic surgery.  Sadie Frost is a great spokeswoman on this topic,“I want to make a [...]
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• Megan Fox Has Plastic Surgery On Her Lips

  
  CelebJihad.com - Explosive Celebrity Gossip! — Authority: 592
  In her relentless pursuit to look like she gives great head Megan Fox had plastic surgery on her lips over New Years weekend. As you can see in the picture above Megan is trying to hide the fact that her lips are so swollen they look like Daffy Duck. What Megan fails to realize is that if she keeps messing around ...
  2 days ago

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