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special advertising section
The 2008
Smart Shopper’s
Guide to
Cosmetic
Surgery
by niSSa HaLLQUiST
All winter lonG, you’ve been
working out. You’ve been moisturizing. You’ve
been eating healthy. However, while you might
look a little better, there are still some stubborn
areas of your body that refuse to obey your wishes.
Fortunately, what diet, exercise, and a strict
beauty regimen can’t fix, cosmetic surgery or
dentistry can, with the means to dramatically improve
how you look in a fraction of the time. it’s now a
viable choice for just about anyone, regardless of a
tight schedule or finances.
You wouldn’t be the only one making such a
decision, either. in fact, according to the American
Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS),
statistics show that 11.7 million procedures were
completed in 2007, up approximately 2 percent
from 2006. Further statistics published by the
American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) state
that such procedures were completed at a cost of just
under $12.4 billion.
the range of procedures available also
continues to expand, so the decision becomes
less if you should have it done, but more what you
should have done. Many options can be a good
thing, but the sheer variety can leave consumers
overwhelmed and confused. with the assistance of
San Joaquin area medical and dental professionals,
the following information can help you get started
working on which procedure is right for you, and
how to choose the right person to do it. »
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