Occupational injuries very common in surgeons

Oct. 10, 2008

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A survey of more than 350 plastic surgeons indicates that occupational injuries, especially muscle strains, are the norm, not the exception in this profession, according to study findings to be presented next month at the American Society of Plastic Surgery meeting in Chicago.

Magazine editors undergo plastic surgery

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- A Swedish magazine geared toward gay men said members of its editorial staff underwent cosmetic surgery for an article about the practice.

Less plastic surgery due to economy

CHICAGO, Oct. 29 (UPI) -- The sagging U.S. economy means more people are holding off on cosmetic surgery, consumer and plastic surgeon polls indicate.

Breastfeeding not cause of sagging breasts

LEXINGTON, Ky., Oct. 24 (UPI) -- Breastfeeding, contrary to popular belief, is not a likely cause of post-pregnancy drooping of the breasts, U.S. plastic surgeons said.

Plastic surgery makes advances in wartime

KAILUA, Hawaii, Oct. 10 (UPI) -- Plastic surgery was born out of war and advances from the war in Iraq and Afghanistan benefit victims elsewhere, U.S. researchers said.

New procedure to correct sagging breasts

CHICAGO, Oct. 9 (UPI) -- U.S. plastic surgeons say they have developed a procedure for women who want to restore sagging breasts by lifting them to a more natural shape.

Craig had surgery after on-set mishap

LONDON, Oct. 9 (UPI) -- British actor Daniel Craig said he needed plastic surgery after he severed a fingertip and sustained a gash to his face on the set of "Quantum of Solace."

If free, most would get plastic surgery

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 (UPI) -- Eighty-five percent U.S. adults would undergo a facial plastic surgery procedure if given free, a survey indicates.

Fat causes lower baggy eyelids

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 27 (UPI) -- Baggy eyelids are caused by fat expansion in the eye socket, but plastic surgeons have been tightening eye muscles to treat the condition, U.S. researchers say.

Australia initiates plastic bag program

MELBOURNE, Aug. 16 (UPI) -- Officials in the Australian state of Victoria have initiated an environmental program meant to reduce the use of plastic bags.

Griffin vows: No more plastic surgery

LOS ANGELES, July 31 (UPI) -- U.S. comedienne and TV personality Kathy Griffin says she has no intention of having more plastic surgery.

Report: Lawmakers should ban plastic cups

SAN ANTONIO, Calif., July 26 (UPI) -- California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's Ocean Protection Council plans to release a report advising lawmakers to ban single-use plastic cups and bags.

Office plastic surgery as safe as hospital

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., July 18 (UPI) -- U.S. plastic surgeons who did a review of office-based plastic surgery say accredited facilities are as safe as hospitals.

Surgeon: ATV injuries can be devastating

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., July 15 (UPI) -- All-terrain vehicles accident injuries, which happen by the thousands each year and can be devastating, can be avoided, a U.S. plastic surgeon says.

Elective surgery turns on sliding economy

NEW YORK, July 9 (UPI) -- U.S. consumers are spending less on both gym memberships and cosmetic surgery procedures, various groups said.

Women pleased with breast reconstruction

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., July 8 (UPI) -- Most U.S. women who have breast reconstruction after an elective mastectomy are satisfied with their decision, researchers said.