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”

• Pamela Anderson And Her Son Look-A-Like

  
  Hollywood Rag - Celebrity Pictures, Hot Female Celebs, Fashion, News, Music, Videos, Weird — Authority: 147
  Pamela Anderson and her son Brandon leaving The New Wimbledon Theatre after her cameo appearance as the Genie in the Pantomime "Aladdin". Then they all went for a meal at Wetherspoons in London on Saturday (12/26/09).PacificCoastNewsMore Pam....... Here she is seen leaving Les Ambassadors Casino at around 1:30 AM ...
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• Potential Tummy Tuck Complications

  
  Health & Fitness Blog — Authority: 169
  Before you decide to have a tummy tuck, it is a good idea to learn about the potential risks and complications. Choosing a plastic surgeon recommended by the American Board of Plastic Surgery is the most reliable way to minimize the risks.
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• WTF?: Neckline Slimmer Commercial [Video]

  
  Bossip.com — Authority: 678
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• Tummy Tuck Liposuction: “Am I A Good Candidate?”

  
  Homeschool Facts — Authority: 153
  Liposuction, or the removal of excess fats from many different parts of the human body, has gained fame through the years. It may also be the strongest culprit for people declining to workout and...
  16 hours ago

• Choosing a Cosmetic Surgeon Abroad: Remember the Basics

  
  Free Ad Blog — Authority: 153
  It’s time once again for end-of-year promises and New Year’s resolutions - which means self improvement and image repair. Consumers seeking cosmetic or plastic surgery to help restore breasts through breast augmentation cosmetic surgery or breast lifts, or those hoping to lose weight through liposuction, body ...
  22 hours ago

• Choosing a Cosmetic Surgeon Abroad: Remember the Basics

  
  NewBiz Free Advertising Blog — Authority: 150
  It’s time once again for end-of-year promises and New Year’s resolutions – which means self improvement and image repair. Consumers seeking cosmetic or plastic surgery to help restore breasts through breast augmentation or breast lifts, or those hoping to lose weight through liposuction Cosmetic Surgery ...
  22 hours ago

• Mens White Pants and White Jacket: Dr. Rey, Celebrity Doctor

  
  Famewatcher — Authority: 143
  Guess who’s all dressed in white? Why its the man behind the Dr Rey Shapewear himself, Brazilian plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Rey.What do you think of the good doctor’s outfit? Well, here’s what the netizens of the world are saying about his all-white ensemble. From commenters of janetcharlton.com:He must not own ...
  22 hours ago

• Choosing a Cosmetic Surgeon Abroad: Remember the Basics

  
  3stepADS - Free Advertising Blog — Authority: 471
  It’s time once again for end-of-year promises and New Year’s resolutions - which means self improvement and image repair. Consumers seeking cosmetic or plastic surgery to help restore breasts through breast augmentation Cosmetic Surgery or breast lifts, or those hoping to lose weight through liposuction, body ...
  22 hours ago

• Medical Spa MD: New Partners & Services in 2010.

  
  Medical Spa MD — Authority: 125
  Weve had some significant growth over the last while and thats enabled (and motiviated) us to look at how we can provide the most opportunity to our physician community . Were currently buiding out relationships and adding additional offerings that include: strategic partnerships with other content providers, SEO ...
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• Plastic Surgery - Rivolta EP (1986)

  
  Rock & Riot v2.0 — Authority: 139
  01 Anche Domani 02 Siamo Noi! 03 Rivolta DESCARGA
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• Restylane and Plastic Surgery

  
  A L V I N O L O G Y — Authority: 423
  Restylane - a widely used dermal filler Once considered taboo, plastic surgery and facial enhancements are better accepted with changing times. I am neither for or against it as I see it as a personal choice. To me, plastic surgery is the same as other procedures that leave permanent marks on a person’s body like ...
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• GALLERY: Did These Celebs Get New Boobs?!

  
  The Urban Daily — Authority: 526
  Which celebrities in entertainment have gotten a boob job (or even two)? The Urban Daily has its guesses but check out our gallery and tell us if you think these celebs have gone under the knife!
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• Risks Of Undergoing Cheap Liposuction

  
  Naked News — Authority: 175
  There are many reasons to avoid bargain liposuction surgeons. Some of the obvious dangers are the health risk of putting your life in the hands of a potentially under qualified surgeon. But many advertisements for cheap liposuction dont disclose all the fees that make up the final price for the procedure. For patients ...
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• TIGER WOODS, Did He Have a Love Child With His Cougar Mistress???

  
  Astrochicks — Authority: 136
  Tiger Woods, must be looking forward to 2009, being over. I wonder how he escapes all the paparazzi and media,  someone must know where his “love boat” is parked.According to RadarOnline.com, Theresa Rogers, Tiger Woods’ alleged 48-year-old “cougar” mistress of multiple years, tried to have the golfer’s ...
  2 days ago

• Snoop and Shante Hit Up the Lakers Game and Brian McKnight is Caught Swirlin’

  
  Bossip.com — Authority: 678
  Christmas didn’t stop Snoop and Shante from coming to watch the Lakers lose to the Cavaliers. One thing we noticed about the boss lady are those extra set of hips she got for Christmas. There was also a little holiday swirl courtesy of Brian McKnight and Khloe with her man glow supporting her life partner from the ...
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• About Cosmetic Laser Surgery Came

  
  rotatelogs.com — Authority: 167
  Since the advent of lasers in the late 1950s, laser has become an increasingly important part of our lives permeating several industries including the medical field. Used as medical implements, lasers are able to slice through tissue while keeping bleeding to a minimum. They also help in reaching inaccessible body ...
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• Variations in Plastic Surgery Costs

  
  Health & Fitness Blog — Authority: 169
  The cost of plastic surgery depends on a number of factors. The area of the body, the type of surgery, the technique employed to perform the procedure, and where the clinic is located geographically all influence the final cost. Parts of the body that are larger will demand higher costs to be treated for obvious ...
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• Houston Plastic Surgeons – Satisfaction Guaranteed

  
  SmartHealthForLife.com — Authority: 169
  US residents are increasingly aspiring for body and facial perfection. Going to the gym regularly has become a daily or weekly habit, diet regimens are established and followed, just to get the look they want, which logically results in an improved self-esteem. But these diets and workouts cannot fix all ...
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• Sigourney Weaver Talks Body Image and Plastic Surgery

  
  Skinny VS Curvy — Authority: 515
  60 year-old actress Sigourney Weaver recently opened up about body image – source Daily Mail: On insecurities: ‘I yearned to be the pretty one,’ she says, remembering herself as the child, who was bullied at school for being what she describes as ‘a too-tall beanpole’. When she asked her mother if she ...
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• Guided Therapy Systems Gets FDA Approval With Ultra Sound Therapies – Interventional Dermatology?

  
  The Medical Quack — Authority: 491
  This is pretty interesting technology from what I am reading here as it appears we may have a new classification of Dermatology on the horizon, an interventional dermatologist.  The reason I make this comment is due to the fact that while treating the skin it is also visible via the ultra sound at the time ...
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