The Sushruta Samhita and Plastic Surgery in Ancient India, 6th century B.C.

Plastic surgery seems to be an invention of the modern age. The desire to attain physical beauty is no doubt one of the factors that has contributed to the popularity of this procedure. Apart from cosmetic reasons, plastic surgery is also carried out for reconstructive purposes. Yet, plastic surgery has been around longer than most people realize. One of the earliest instances of plastic surgery can be found in the Sushruta Samhita, an important...

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40% of Plastic Surgery Customers are Men

The cosmetic and plastic surgery market in the Kingdom is witnessing a boom with a volume in excess of SR4 billion where men make up 40 percent of the customers, local media said. Riyadh recorded the highest rate of cosmetic surgery at 70 percent, followed by Jeddah and the Eastern Province at 25 percent and 5 percent, respectively, Consultant of Plastic Surgery at King Khalid University Hospital Khalid Al-Zahrani sai...

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Cosmetic surgery becoming popular: Expert

Indians have also become very conscious about their looks and well-being as a lot of people have been opting for face-lift, rhinoplasty and liposuction these days, an expert revealed during the final day of Gemscon-2014, the alumni meet held at Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Memorial (GSVM) Medical College on Saturday...

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Oil, And the Precautionary Principle

Applying the precautionary principle is a useful means to establish the wisdom of undertaking an activity or to refrain from engaging in an activity when there may not be sufficient evidence as to whether or not the activity will be harmful to people, to the environment, or both. In the absence of evidence as to the potential harmful effects of the activity, it is considered the responsibility of those who engage in the activity to prove it...

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Make a Medical Negligence Claim for Cosmetic Surgery Malpractice

Ten years ago, cosmetic surgery was an advanced treatment for the elite, but in our current celebrity-focused culture, aesthetic procedures have become far more common and have risen in popularity.  Going through with cosmetic surgery is a daunting prospect, you need to make sure you find a registered clinic with qualified and experienced surgeons to ensure good standards during and after your procedure. All cosmetic surgeries should be...

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Blepharoplasty - Eyelid Surgery to Improve Vision

Eyesight is one of the most important senses for our elderly population. Good eyesight allows them independence and freedom to drive themselves to activities and appointments as well as to read, sew, do puzzles or watch television. When eyesight deteriorates with age, so does their independence. Not all eyesight loss is unavoidable and a procedure called blepharoplasty can hel...

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Asian Blepharoplasty - How Double Eyelid Surgery Refreshes the Eyes

The Asian eyes are exotic, youthful looking and beautiful. Modern fashion photography often features the Asian eyes in many advertisements that want to create an image of beauty and youth. As we age, the skin of our face ages and becomes lax often creating a hood which falls over the eye crease and creates a tired aged appearance. In addition normal fat pockets beneath the eyes bulge and push forward to create a puffy unhealthy look...

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