Bibliography
*NOTE-The following bibliography is a list of links in the order of appearence on the previous webpage.
http://www.facialsurgery.com/PPgfaq_plastic_vs_cosmetic.html.
This website shows the comparison of plastic surgery (reconstructive surgery) with cosmetic
surgery. It shows how the two types of surgeries have different purposes and therefore have
different kinds of results. This website is intended for anyone who is planning on having
plastic surgery or who wants to learn more about the topic.
http://www.plasticsurgery.org/mediactr/gender2001.cfm
This is a list of statistics in the form of a chart representing the number of males and females who have
plastic surgery and what kinds of surgeries they have had in the year 2001. It lists the highest percentages
in bold to show the viewer which kinds of surgeries are the most popular among men and
women. This is a good website for anyone interested in finding out information about
plastic surgery such as a doctor or professional.
http://www.plasticsurgery.org/mediactr/agedist2001.cfm
This is another list of statistics in the form of a chart, but instead it shows the percentage
of plastic surgery in relation to age. It breaks up certain age groups and shows how many of each
group has had plastic surgery in the year 2001 out of a total number of patients. This is
a good website for anyone interested in finding out more informaiton about plastic surgery
such as a doctor or professional.
http://groups.google.com/groups?q=plastic+surgery&start=30&hl=en&selm=d4ebd8c1.0201141610.51ffc013%40posting.google.com&rnum=40
This website is from a USENET newgroup that was found from the search engine "Google." This
is an article about how celebrities are over-doing it with too many plastic surgeries. It gives two
celebrities as examples, Cher being one of them, with a photo of her face which looks destroyed
after so many surgeries. This website is intended for anyone interested with plastic surgery
in relation to celebrities.
http://www.plasticsurgery.org/mediactr/stats_ncs.htm
This website offers the full report of universal statistics sponsered through the American
Society of Plastic Surgeons(ASPS). It has statistics from the years 1992 to 2001 and surveys
in regards to cosmetic surgery. This is a good website for anyone interested in finding out
more information about plastic surgery such as a doctor or professional.
http://www.drmeronk.com/main/cosmetic.html
This website shows one type of surgery for eyelid plastic surgery. It gives a background
and numerous answers to frequently asked questions. It talks about the purpose and results of
cosmetic eyelid surgery. This website is intended for anyone considering cosmetic eyelid
surgery.
http://www.drmeronk.com/main/functional.html
This website portrays the type of surgery called corrective surgery for the eyelid. This
is for people who have a health reason for why they need surgery, such as baggy eyelids. This is a
good website for those who are having problems with their eyelids and might be considering
eyelid surgery.
http://www.emedicine.com/plastic/topic10.htm
This website gives detailed information about the history, procedure, photos and any complications
that may occur with lower eyelid surgery. It lets the viewer know what kind of person is qualified
for this procedure and different kinds of treatments for fixing the lower eyelid. This
is a good website for anyone who needs lower eyelid surgery or who might be considering it.
http://www.emedicine.com/plastic/topic11.htm
This website is the same as above, but instead deals with the upper eyelid. It gives detailed
information about the history, procedure, photos, and any complications that may occur with
upper eyelid surgery. It gives the viewer an idea for what kind of person is qualified for
this procedure and different kinds of treatments for fixing the lower eyelid. This is a good
website for anyone who needs lower eyelid surgery or who might be considering it.
http://www.breastaugmentationvideo.com/
This website offers viewers a way of ordering a video off the Internet showing the before and
after procedure of breast augmentation. The website gives a summary of what the video will
be presenting. This is a good website for someone considering breast augmentation and wants
to see a real live video of the entire process.
http://www.breastimplants4you.com/messageboard.htm
This website gives women the option of joining a discussion about breast implants. It allows
women to talk to other women for support and information about breast implant surgery. This is a
great site for women who are in the process of making a decision about breast augmentation.
http://www.plasticsurgery.com/gallery/list.asp?ProcID=27&BodyID=2&specialtyid=1
This website gives before and after photos of breast augmentation surgery. There are numerous galleries to browse through to see what the results can look like.
This is a good website for anyone who is interested in getting breast implants and wants to see some examples of patients who have had the procedure done.
http://www.webplastics.com/laser.htm
This website shows another option of getting a facelift-that through laser technology.
It talks about how laser surgery works and the benefits of using this techinque. There is a
contact number if a viewer is interested. This is a good website for anyone who is considering
getting a facelift and wants to learn more about this form of laser surgery.
http://www.antell-md.com/faceliftfaqs.html
This website gives links to the most frequently asked questions about facelifts. There also
is a contact form to a surgeon if a viewer has any other questions in regards to facelift surgery.
This is a great site for someone considering getting a facelift and needs to get some basic
information.
http://www.methodisthealth.com/plassurg/lipoplas.htm
This link shows the different kinds of techniques that can be used for liposuction. It talks about
the kinds of people who are good for this kind of surgery and what the procedure will be like.
It also lets the viewer know of any kinds of complications that might be associated with liposuction. This is a good website
for anyone considering liposuction and wants to become familier with the options they have
for procedure techniques.
http://www.clavin.com/clavin_dr/213a.htm
This link gives before and after photos of patients getting liposuction. By clicking on
the "next" button you can go through a series of different photos. This is a good website
for those who are considering liposuction and want to see some examples of the results.
http://www.dfwibodysculpture.com/phototummytuck1.htm
This website gives before and after photos of the procedure "tummy tuck." It lets the viewer know
that all the photos displayed were picked carefully to show the average, positive outcomes
of various patients. You can click on the photos to view an enlarged pictures. This is a
good website for those who are considering the tummy tuck procedure and want to see some
examples of the results.
http://www.emedicine.com/plastic/contents.htm
This is a website that gives a full list of every kind of plastic surgery that is known. It is
separated into sections by different procedures and processes of plastic surgery. It has every
link you need to find out anything you want about all the kinds of plastic surgeries. This is
a good website for anyone who wants to find out information about plastic surgery.
http://www.plasticsurgery.org/innews/PSToday_2001/glance.htm This is a link that shows the basic purpose and procedure of some of the more popular plastic surgeries that are performed. It is separated into different boxes, with each procedure in a box. This is a good website for anyone who wants to find out information about the basic procedures of plastic surgery.
http://www.abms.org/
This website is the home of the American Board of Medical Specialties. It is through this group
in which surgeons must become certified to become a qualified physician. A viewer
can find out everything they need to know about ABMS and find any doctors that are certified. This is a
good website for any professional, or anyone who is looking to find out information in
regards to plastic surgery.
http://www.abms.org/login.asp
Through this link you can sign up, or login to find if a particular doctor has been certified
by the American Board of Medical Specialties. On the left side of the page you can start by
finding which kind of medical specialist is right for you and any other statistics as well. This is
a good website for anyone who is looking for a certified physician.
http://www.ienhance.com/finance/default.asp
This website introduces the financial aspects of paying for plastic surgery. You can fill out an application
and there is a payment calculator which will give a person an estimate based on the kind
of surgery they want to have. It also tells the viewer about different payment options to guide a patient
in paying for plastic surgery. This is a good website for anyone who knows they want to have plastic surgery and
need information on how to pay for it.
http://www.plastic-surgery.net/FrameSet3.html
This website allows a person to find a surgeon. You can choose by the state or province within
the United States and Canada. After choosing, there will be a list of certified plastic surgeons in your area
with there contact information. This is a good website for anyone who knows they want to have plastic surgery and need to find the name of a surgeon
in their area.
http://www.mdboard.org/asps/finding_a_plastic_surgeon.htm
This website also allows you to search for a plastic surgeon. With this website you can find
a surgeon either by city or alphabetically. This is a good website for anyone who knows they want to have plastic surgery and need to find the name of a surgeon
in their area.
http://www.implantinfo.com/plastic_surgeons/
This website also allows you to search for a plastic surgeon. With this website you can find a
surgeon by first selecting the flag of the countries the United States, Canada, or the United Kingdom. From there you have a narrower
search which allows a viewer to find a more local surgeon. This is a good website for anyone who knows they want to have plastic surgery and need to find the name of a surgeon
in their area.
http://www.art-plasticsurgery.com/procedures/risks.htm
This website deals with the risks of getting plastic surgery. It talks about the normal symptoms that someone should see when they have plastic surgery, and then it goes into talking about the common risks, rare
complications, and the results of an unsatisfactory surgery. This is a good website for anyone who is doubting getting plastic surgery and wants to find out what the results could be in a rare situation.
Other sites that were used:
http://www.frankfordhospitals.org/e3front.dll?durki=9551
This website gives a background to plastic surgery. There is a definition and it also
shows the difference between reconstructive and cosmetic plastic surgery. This is a good
website for anyone who wants to find out information in relations to plastic surgery.
http://www.plasticsurgery.org/index.cfm
This website is the home of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. There is alot
of useful research information that has been collected by various certified plastic
surgeons. There is accurate statistics, facts and current news in regards to plastic surgery
within this site. This website is intended for any professionals, or anyone interested
in learning more about plastic surgery.
http://www.kabaker.com/recovery_from_plastic_surgery.htm
This website shows a description of what the recovery process is like for certain kinds of
plastic surgeries. It gives patients an idea of what they should expect and be prepared
for after their surgery. This is a good website for anyone who knows they are having plastic
surgery and wants to learn what recovery will be like.
http://pennhealth.com/health/hi_files/cha/health_info/risks.html
This website discusses the risks involved with plastic surgery. It lets the viewer know
that complications are rare but they should be aware of certain things that could go wrong
before and after surgery. It also gives the viewer some suggestions of how they can prevent
any risks before they get involved with the surgery. This is a good website for anyone who
is planning on getting surgery.
http://surgery.org/procedures.html
This website gives descriptions of some procedures done through plastic surgery. There is a list of different
kinds of plastic surgeries. By clicking on the links you can get a full page with the entire process with pictures and
diagrams. This is a good website for people who want to get plastic surgery so they can get an idea of what to expect.
http://www.plasticsurgery4u.com/important_information.html
This website talks about how to choose the right kind of surgeon for plastic surgery. It gives the viewer a list of different
things they should be aware of when deciding on a surgeon. This is a good website
for anyone who is looking for a certified physician for plastic surgery.