Cosmetic Surgery Bad for the Foot

admin — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 06:00:11 +0000

Cosmetic surgery comes in many forms, but more women are choosing to have procedures on their feet. Watch this week’s Plastic Surgery News to find out more.

More and more women are getting cosmetic surgery on their feet, of all places. They are having procedures to remove bunions or shorten toes that are too long. However, some women are also having their smallest toe removed so they can fit into fashionable shoes.

But, both the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society and the American Podiatric Medical Association advise against this, since women who are able to squeeze into these shoes are also putting themselves at risk for, you guessed it – bunions and claw toes.

According to the orthopedic society, many doctors are now treating foot problems that are related to cosmetic surgery in that area. So, while plastic surgery may be available these days from head to toe, it’s probably wise to leave your toes alone. Video plays below.

Plastic Surgery News – November 27, 2009

admin — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 01:00:32 +0000

Watch this week’s Plastic Surgery News to find out how customers of a Finnish airline can buy plastic surgery – with their airline points. And there are a growing number of plastic surgeons across America who use social networking – find out how this can benefit you. We also look at how rapidly stem cell surgery could replace breast implants, as advancements are bringing surgeons closer than ever to creating natural tissue. All that and more on this week’s Plastic Surgery News.

Tune into Plastic Surgery News for the details on all of these stories. Click the video player below to watch now.

The following organizations mentioned in this episode:

Plastic Surgery Channel » American Podiatric Medical Association

Cosmetic Surgery Bad for the Foot

Plastic Surgery News – November 27, 2009