Breast Augmentation, Liposuction, Botox Top the Charts in 2004

Cosmetic procedures up 44 percent over 2003The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) has released its plastic surgery statistics for 2004 which shows an upward trend in both surgical (17 percent increase) and non-surgical procedures (51 percent increase) in the U.S. Nationwide, the ASAPS reports nearly 11.9 million procedures were performed in 2004. Top Surgical Procedures1.

Captique for facial lines and wrinkles

Captique, a non-animal stabilized hyaluronic acid is now available for injection into facial wrinkles and creases. Advantages may include decreased swelling and bruising which sometimes can be seen with other products such as Restylane. Captique joins the cadre of other facial injectibles sold by INAMED including Cosmoplast, Cosmoderm, Hylaform and Hylaform Plus. Each of these products is

'Tis the season for breast augmentation and eyelifts

Since the groundhog saw his shadow we are in for another 6 weeks of winter here in New England. The delay of the warmer weather creates a convenient window for breast augmentation and eyelid rejuvenation before the beach parties begin. The recovery for each surgery is about 2 weeks or so with bruising being more of a visible issue with the eyelid surgery.

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