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Bigger Bottoms Tops in Cosmetic Surgery Growth

Buttock augmentation one of fast growing procedures in 2014 A robust rise in buttocks augmentation contributed to a 3% increase in cosmetic procedures over the past year, according to the 2014 annual statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. The ASPS found breast augmentation, nose surgery (rhinoplasty), liposuction, eyelid surgery and facelift to be the Continue Reading

Patti LaBelle Joins Breast Reconstruction Campaign

Legendary singer named 2015 spokesperson The Breast Reconstruction Awareness Campaign has announced that Patti LaBelle, a legendary singer, author and actress, has joined the American Society of Plastic Surgery and the Plastic Surgery Foundation to help women “close the loop” on breast cancer. As the campaign’s spokesperson for 2015, LaBelle will be instrumental in educating Continue Reading

Alabama Plastic Surgeon Honored for Breast Leadership

Dr. William Hedden named to LEAD Advisory Board Board-certified plastic surgeon William J. Hedden, MD from the Birmingham, Alabama practice of Hedden & Gunn Plastic Surgery was chosen for the prestigious LEAD Program Advisory Board for 2014. Dr. Hedden met with other renowned plastic surgeons from throughout the United States Nov. 7-9, 2014, in Dallas Continue Reading

Cosmetic Procedures Increase 12% in 2013

Liposuction, breast augmentation, injectables top list of procedures The number of cosmetic surgery procedures performed in the United States in 2013 increased by 12% over the previous year, according to the 17th annual plastic surgery statistics released by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). Liposuction and breast augmentation were again the two top Continue Reading

Dr. William Hedden Named 2013 LEAD Surgeon

Select plastic surgeons chosen to help guide future of breast implants Dr. William J. Hedden of Hedden & Gunn Plastic Surgery was recently selected to join a prestigious group of board-certified plastic surgeons who will assist in molding the future direction of breast augmentation. Dr. Hedden will again join Mentor Worldwide’s LEAD Advisory Board for Continue Reading

Cosmetic Procedures Top 10 Million in 2012

Breast augmentation, liposuction head list of most popular cosmetic surgery procedures More than 10 million surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic procedures were performed nationwide in 2012, according to the 16th annual cosmetic surgery statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). Breast augmentation and liposuction were the top cosmetic surgical procedures. Botulinum toxin type Continue Reading

BRA DAY USA for Breast Reconstruction Awareness

Singer Jewel is spokesperson for Oct. 17, 2012 event to “close the loop” The U.S. has joined 20 other countries in recognizing October 17 each year as National Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day. This international event is designed to “close the loop” on breast cancer by promoting education, awareness and access to breast reconstruction following Continue Reading

More Men Opting for Cosmetic Surgery

Increases in nose surgery, eyelid surgery, botox, laser hair removal seen among men With an eye toward social and professional success, more men of all ages and from all walks of life are embracing cosmetic plastic surgery procedures and their potential for improvement. Cosmetic surgery has gone mainstream in the past decade and men are Continue Reading

Jewel Named Breast Reconstruction Spokesperson

Singer/songwriter joins international effort to increase awareness The United States and 20 other countries are joining an international effort to increase awareness about options for breast reconstruction after having a mastectomy. The initiative, which was announced by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the Plastic Surgery Foundation (PSF), will feature award-winning recording artist and actress Jewel Continue Reading

Liposuction is No. 1 in 2011

Almost 9.2 million cosmetic procedures were performed last year, say annual stats The number of cosmetic surgery procedures increased again last year, with liposuction and breast augmentation leading the list of the most popular procedures. Among nonsurgical cosmetic procedures, botulinum toxin type A (including BOTOX Cosmetic and Dysport) was the top choice, followed by hyaluronic Continue Reading