Cosmetic Surgery Today Newsletter
  Spring 2006 Coral Springs, FL 33071 | A Publication of the Cosmetic Surgery Practice of David J. Levens, M.D., P.A., F.A.C.S.  
 
 
 
Latest Stats: Racial and ethnic minorities accounted for 20% of all cosmetic procedures performed last year, up 14% from 2000. Hispanics led in numbers of procedures (8.5%) followed by African-Americans (6.2%) Asians (4.6%) and other non-Caucasians (1.1%). The total number of surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic procedures in the United States increased by 44 percent in 2004 to a total of nearly 11.9 million.


  


Next Cosmetic Surgery Seminar
Wednesday, April 19

Registrations are now being accepted for our Spring
Cosmetic Surgery Seminar, Wednesday, April 19, 7-8:30 p.m. The seminar is free, informal, with no obligation.

Seminars are held twice a year. See back panel for details.

Please call early to reserve your space as seating is limited — 954-752-1020. If you wish to bring guests, please include their names when registering.
 
Prediction for 2006:

In a survey of leading plastic surgeons around the country, most predicted that silicone gel breast implants will be approved by the FDA in 2006 and will dominate the US market, due largely to their more natural feel and appearance. Gel implants have dominated global markets for the past fifteen years.


  





Before and after breast implant cosmetic surgery photos



1.


2.


3.


4.


Cosmetic Surgery Mini-Quiz

Does eyelid surgery have to be repeated after 10-15 years like a facelift?

Can rhinoplasty (nose reshaping) reduce snoring?

Can a person’s own fat be used to fill wrinkles?

After skin resurfacing (peels),
can the patient ever sunbathe again?

Click here to see the answers


 

New Website on Breast
Implant Safety

The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons have launched a new website: www.breastimplantsafety.org.

It has information on breast implants, lifts and reconstruction, plus updates and comparative information on new devices and procedures, information on implant revisions/replacements and more.