Here are links to the best cosmetic surgery related news and articles we’ve seen over the last couple of weeks.
Children: Seeing a Family Benefit in Obesity Surgery
A new study suggests that children born to women who have received obesity surgery, such as a gastric band, may face a lower risk of severe obesity themselves. The study is due to be published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/08/health/research/08child.html
How Plastic Surgery Can Boost Your Career
More and more Americans are undergoing cosmetic surgery in order to progress their career and new research by The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery suggests that changing your image could help you be a hit in the workplace. The Orlando Sentinel takes a look at how cosmetic surgery is now not only a consideration for the Hollywood elite.
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/health/sns-health-plastic-surgery-career,0,7669381.story
Experts On The Gastric Band
CBS News recently ran a short video of Dr. Neil Hutcher and Dr. David Cummings discussing the gastric band and its positive effects on diabetes.
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=4029656n
Would I Regret Having Breast Redution Surgery Overseas?
Cheryl Newman writes about the decision making process that led to her choosing to have cosmetic surgery abroad, talks about the experience that she had, and gives advice on how you can choose the option that’s right for you.
Gastric band surgery ‘could ultimately save NHS billions’
With recent estimates showing that 10 per cent of NHS spending goes on diabetes, Prof John Dixon explains how gastric band surgery could be a cheaper long term option.
