...1) Introduction Cosmetic surgery is a subset of plastic surgery. Also known as reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery was first performed in India around 800 BC by Sushruta, along with Charak. It was originally intended and reserved to assist wounded and deformed soldiers in war. Plastic surgery is carried out to fix a body part or facial feature that is abnormal and reconstruct it to make it appear normal. However, in today’s society where priority is often placed on physical beauty and a youthful appearance, cosmetic surgery which is a subset of plastic surgery as mentioned above is introduced. The difference between plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery is that cosmetic surgery is not needed due to a deformity or health issue whereas plastic surgery is. Cosmetic surgery is simply a procedure taken to improve a normal body structure or body feature to make it look better through surgical and medical techniques. Today, due to regular inventions and innovations in science and technology, the field of cosmetic surgery has become safer. However, no matter how good the technological advancements are, there is always the risk of not only the surgery resulting in unwanted outcomes but in some cases death may even occur which still make cosmetic surgery not worth the risk. This paper deals with cosmetic surgery. It states two major reasons why healthy and normal people undergo cosmetic surgery. It also clarifies the physical risks involved such as hematoma, scarring, blood...
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...not know the procedure that was followed to dehorn these calves, the textual analysis did not show the procedure in a good light. During textual analysis, the researcher examined sources on topics related to cosmetic and convenience surgeries in animals. To find sources, the researcher searched relevant topics in West Virginia University’s library database. Once search results appeared, the researcher examined those sources that appeared to be the most up-to-date and thorough. The researcher also...
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...Cosmetic Surgery Amber Williams Axia College of University of Phoenix Cosmetic and plastic surgery have become more popular now rather then when it first came out. A lot of people want to have work done. People don’t realize the risks and dangers of having surgery. People should do their research and pick the right surgeon for the surgery they are wanting. Most people have their own opinions on surgery. I have thought about having surgery. I want to do my research before I even consider getting it done. Even though some people don't care about the risks, but they need to know because they could be life treating. A lot of people are having work done and don't know about the risks because I have thought about having work done, now that I know the risks I am having second thoughts and People should know what they are getting into before they have work done. In the past 30 years plastic and cosmetic surgery have become very popular in the world today. In the United States you will find it more popular in California and Florida. It may be very popular, but a lot of people don’t do their research before getting work done. In my opinion I would want to know what they are doing and how they are doing it. There are a lot of risks and dangers when it comes to cosmetic and plastic surgery. People don’t realize what they are getting into. Their a few pros and cons to having surgery...
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...Cosmetic Surgery Contents 1. Introduction…………………………………………………………… 3 2. The history and definition……………………………………………..3 3.1 Definition of cosmetic surgery………………………………………3 3.2 Development of cosmetic surgery…………………………………..3 3. The reasons for cosmetic surgery……………………………………..5 4.3 The reasons for females………………………………………………5 4.4 The reasons for males………………………………………………..5 4.5 The reasons for younger generation…………………………………6 4.6 The reasons for people who have birth defects……………………..6 4. The effects of cosmetic surgery………………………………………..7 4.1 The positive effects of cosmetic surgery ……………………………7 4.2 The negative effects of cosmetic surgery …………………………..7 4.2.1 Physical effects……………………………………………………7 4.2.2 Mental effects…………………………………………………….8 5. Conclusion…………………………………………………………….8 Reference………………………………………………………………….9 1. Introduction of cosmetic surgery The high development of human kind creates a new era in medical technology. Cosmetic surgery, which has a long history, plays a crucial role in the treatment of facial defects and aging faces. There are more and more people who pursue perfect appearance that leads to an increasing popularity of cosmetic surgery. 2. Definition and development of cosmetic surgery 2.1 Definition of cosmetic surgery What is cosmetic surgery? According to Lachlan Currie (2007), Cosmetic surgery refers to the reconstruction of underlying tissues to improve the appearance...
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...1 Contents 1 Thesis statement 1 2 Introduction 1 3 Plastic Surgery 5 3.1 Methods 1 3.2 Reasons 3 3.3 Reputation of Plastic surgery 3 3.4 Pro´s and Con´s 4 3.5 Safeness 4 4 Discussion 7 2 Thesis statement “Plastic surgery does not always work” The following text deals with the plastic surgery. Whether plastic surgery always works is questionable. When people hear about plastic surgery, most of them tend to connect it with Hollywood. At the present time it is no longer surprising that people operate their body parts, even at the age of 18. But why not think about reconstructive surgery. There are thousands of cases of skin cancer, sears or deformity of body parts. The following paragraphs also report issues such as, reasons for plastic surgery, pro's and con's, and safety or the risks of surgery. In the last part of this thesis I will introduce a discussion and finally a conclusion. 3 Introduction A plastic surgery or cosmetic surgery is a surgical procedure without a medical indication. The plastic surgery is so often a perceived beautification of the human body. Cosmetic surgeries are aesthetic surgeries. The society places a high value on appearance and beauty. Even as a small child, we learned, without to realize, to look beautiful and have good manners. All the media, the Internet and Hollywood have created a generation, that thinks to be beautiful is more important than anything else. People are bullied because of their appearance, both verbally...
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...Treating Gum Disease In Burke, VA Gum disease is a serious condition that can greatly affect not only your oral health, but it can also have an immense impact on your overall health. Letting gum disease take hold of your mouth can result in the loss of teeth, which in turn can result in the loss of bone and tissue that surround those teeth. We know what a serious threat to your health gum disease can be. That is why we offer gum disease treatments, both nonsurgical and surgical, at Fox Family Dentistry. Nonsurgical Scaling And Root Planing When the threat of gum disease is looming but has not yet completely taken hold of your mouth, Dr. Lawrence or Dr. Erik Fox and their caring staff will turn to a procedure called scaling and root planing....
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...Introduction Ethics in business are easily ignored by potential entrepreneurs as they often are faced by other issues and priorities while working towards bringing up new business ideas, marketing and considering financial matters. However, ethical behavior conducted by any business carries huge influence on its existence, operations and public image. They can create goodwill for any business in the market boosting its revenue promising a bright future. While on the other hand breaching or ignoring the same business ethics can do more harm and may lead to a market failure and company closure. Ethics play an important role not only while initiating a business but also when it faces issues like that of defective products. The following report will highlight the role of ethical behavior in management of defective product by taking a real example of Breast Implant manufacturing company which had to dissolve following the product failure in the market. This report will discuss the chain of issues that led to the defects and will draw a contrast and a conclusion based upon how PIP behaved ethically in order to deal with such burning issues. Background of the Company Poly Implant Prothèse (PIP) A French company started in 1991 that produced breast implants. 2000: Implant sales in USA halted by an FDA launched moratorium on silicone implants. 2001: PIP began to use unapproved in-house manufactured industrial-grade instead of medical grade silicon in the majority of its implants...
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...Stem cells: What they are and what they do Researchers believe stem cells offer great promise for new medical treatments. Learn about stem cell types, current and possible uses, ethical issues and the state of research. By Mayo Clinic staff You've heard about stem cells in the news, and perhaps you've wondered if they might help you or a loved one with a serious disease. You may wonder what stem cells are, how they're being used to treat disease and injury, and why they're the subject of such vigorous debate. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about stem cells. Why is there such an interest in stem cells? Researchers hope stem cell studies can help to: * Increase understanding of how diseases occur. By watching stem cells mature into cells that eventually become bones, heart muscle, nerve cells, and other organs and tissue, researchers and doctors may better understand how a variety of diseases and conditions develop. * Generate healthy cells to replace diseased cells (regenerative medicine). Researchers hope they can train stem cells into becoming specific cells so that those specialized cells can be used to regenerate and repair diseased or damaged tissues in people. People who might benefit from stem cell therapies include those with spinal cord injuries, type 1 diabetes, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, heart disease, stroke, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and multiple sclerosis. Stem cells could also be grown to become new...
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...Topic: Advancing the Medical Tourism industry in China Abstract Medical tourism is a lucrative industry but China is losing out in the competition of this challenging industry. The aim of this study is to analyze why China’s medical tourism industry is not performing as well as countries such as India or Thailand, and also to provide insights on how to go about leveraging on certain medical procedures that China have a comparative advantage in performing. This study resulted in two findings. Firstly, there is a lack of hospitals with JCI accreditation which we found out was due to a lack of motivation from public hospitals to do so, and also a lack of transparency in the management of the Chinese hospitals. Secondly, we found that the three medical procedures with the biggest potential to spearhead the success of medical tourism in China are Heart Bypass Surgery, Hip Replacement Surgery and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Keywords: Medical Tourism China JCI Contents Page Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 What is Medical Tourism 1 1.2 Reasons for the popularity of Medical Tourism 2 1.3 Why do patients seek care at medical tourism destinations? 4 1.3.1 Low Cost 4 1.3.2 Avoid Waiting lists 6 1.3.3 Procedure not available in home country 6 1.3.4 Procedures unavailable or restricted by society and/or legal system 7 1.3.5 Tourism and vacations 7 1.3.6 Privacy and Confidentiality 7 Chapter 2 Global Market overview of Medical Tourism Industry...
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...or do strenuous exercise after they binge eat” (Government Reporter pg 1-6). This government document gave out specific evidence and reasons as to why binge eating is a common disorder. The major effects of binge eating leads down to anorexia, and...
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...MEDICAL TOURISM IN THAILAND Table of Contents Medical Tourism What is Medical Tourism Why Thailand? Medical Tourism in Thailand Why Thailand is No.1 in Medical Destination? What makes Thailand a prime Medical Destination? History of modern medical services Medical and health services currently provided Present policy of medical tourism of Thailand Medical treatments that Thailand offer Additional services for your recover period Medical standards of Thailand Rules and regulations 4 4 5 5 6 7 10 12 14 15 19 23 25 Follow the doctor’s instructions pre-treatment strictly 26 While you are on your way Plan ahead Select health travel agent Summary 27 28 29 31 2 MEDICAL TOURISM IN THAIALND 3 Medical Tourism Medical tourism is a term that has risen from the rapid growth of international healthcare where people from all around the world are traveling to other countries to obtain general medical surgery, cosmetic plastic surgery and dental surgery at a fraction of the cost of healthcare in their home country. And, while abroad, if physical conditions permit, patients can experience the interesting cultural attractions their destination country offers. More and more people are seeking the expertise of medical tourism companies to travel abroad as an affordable, enjoyable, and safe alternative to having medical, dental, and cosmetic surgical procedures done in their home countries. What is Medical Tourism? Medical Tourism is the practice of travelling across the borders...
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...Joana Socarras ENC1101 Professor Gray November 20, 2013 Do we really love animals? The truth behind animal research and testing Animal research and testing has been a huge controversial topic in the U.S. For many years, lots of organizations like PETA have created movements to eliminate this completely but without very much success. Personally, I can’t find any positives to animal research and testing but the majority of the U.S population does since animals are used in most major companies and research projects performed by doctors. Animal testing should be eliminated altogether. To begin, doctors race to find a cure to many illnesses that come up with humans. They work long and hard trying to figure out a way to stop diseases and illnesses but how are they so sure that it’ll work and not affect a human negatively when they are exposed to it? That’s where the animals come in. People are putting animal’s lives at risk just to save humans. Is it really fair? In 1966, President Lyndon B. Johnson, signed the Animal Welfare Act also known as the Laboratory Welfare Act. Although by passing this law, the population was tricked into thinking that animals would be safe and better accommodated. Little did they know, the real terms of this act. The Animal Welfare Act only regulates cage size, cleanliness, and food and water, but does not limit the procedures that can be done to the animals. (Animal 1) This is the only act in the U.S that tries to make acceptable standards...
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...developing complications after open heart surgery. He is an 82-year-old African American who is disoriented to place and time. He lives with his daughter Claudia in her home. Claudia and her two brothers visit Mr. Gordon daily since he has been hospitalized. Mr. Gordon has not been eating well since the surgery and has lost 3 pounds. Mr. Gordon has type 2 diabetes and is on oral antihyperglycemic medication. Before he came to the hospital, Mr. Gordon was able to only ambulate for short distances. He has orders to get up in a chair twice a day. Joan, a student nurse, is caring for Mr. Gordon this morning. She has reviewed his medical record and is now ready to start caring for him. Joan assesses Mr. Gordon using the Braden Scale and determines that his score is 12. What does this score indicate about Mr. Gordon’s pressure ulcer risk? Joan is assessing Mr. Gordon’s skin and notices that he has a 3 cm blister and a shallow crater on his buttock. Mr. Gordon winces when Joan palpates the area. How should Joan stage this area? A. Stage I pressure ulcer B. Stage II pressure ulcer C. Stage III pressure ulcer D. Stage IV pressure ulcer Rationale: Mr. Gordon has drainage coming from his surgical incision, and his dressing needs to be changed. What assessments of the incision should Joan perform while changing? Answer: Rationale: Claudia asks Joan what she can do when she takes him home to help prevent more pressure ulcers. How should she answer? Answer: Rationale:...
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...Resistance in the Era of the Image by Susan Bordo. The reason why I chose this article is because one, among the other articles I have read, this was the easiest one. I was drawn to this article because I found myself relating to a lot of the issues the author raised. I was also interested in this article because the author raised a very important issue that almost and probably all women are going through today. I chose this article because I find that it is different from the other articles I have read. I like the article because it is not just fighting the patriarchal world we live in, and stating everything the author wants to change about the world, just like the other articles I have read; rather, this article is stating women’s insecurity and not finding a solution, but rather leaving it up to the readers. On a more honest note, I chose this article because it addresses an issue I personally have. I have considered plastic surgery to fix my big thighs, my hair, and my stomach and so on. The list can go on and not stop. It all depends on how I feel on that day, what I do not like that day and the most disturbing but honest truth, the list get longer after I have seen skinny looking girls around campus. This leads me straight into the article because one of the author main concerns is not the fact that women are choosing to change their image, but it is the fact that, are they being pressured. In this article, one of the arguments the author talked about is the social norms...
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...Forever 21: Dealing with America’s Fear of Aging and Death Margaret Kimble Developmental Psychology 210 Liberty University Abstract Mankind has tried to cheat aging and death by freezing their remains, cosmetic surgery or marrying outside their generation hoping to stay young. However, these attempts are futile and Americans cannot hold back the clock or trick death. The clock is ticking and when it stops I will die and so will you no one knows when. Although there is a great deal of research on aging and death, no one has discovered how to halt the inevitable. It is a scientific and biblical fact that human beings will age and die. All life ends in death. This paper will cover some of the issues regarding, fear of death, and fear of aging. It will also explore if Americans fear death and aging because we have no control over it or we don’t understand it. Fear of aging can be attributed the fear of our health failing; losing our memory, independence and the energy for living our lives to the fullest (Berger, 2001). Fear of death can be attributed to not being able to speak to someone who is still experiencing it. Many fear growing older because of the onslaught of mental deterioration such as dementia and Alzheimer’s disease; which are attributed to old age. (Philipchalk, 1994). Fear of aging and death is caused by America’s negative concept; it is the natural progression of life. In Strongman’s research he found that a dominant aspect of aging is death...
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