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Study Shows Increase in Nose Surgery - Celebrity Noses They Favor



NEW YORK, Dec. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Men are most displeased with their most
prominent organ -- their nose that is -- a new study by the American Academy
of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) reveals.
Coincidentally, rhinoplasty (nose surgery) was the number one surgical
cosmetic procedure undergone by men -- with an increase of 64 percent since
1997 according to AAFPRS June 2001 membership statistics.
"Rhinoplasty is a cosmetic procedure sought after by many patients because
it can improve a person`s looks and self-confidence. Many are looking to have
a nose made straighter or smaller or to remove a hump. Others, seek nose
surgery to correct breathing problems or to fix a broken nose," says AAFPRS
President Dr. Shan Baker.
"Today, rhinoplasty techniques do a much better job building a
natural-looking nose than older techniques. Meaning, modern procedures
reshape rather than remove cartilage, so the new nose stays intact over time
and people are less likely to have to come back for secondary surgery years
later."
After polling more than 1,000 adult men and women, the survey also
revealed that nearly 20 million Americans say that they have either already
undergone "a nose job" or would at least consider it. This means that
rhinoplasty, one of the first cosmetic procedures that dates back to at least
1887, remains just as accepted as ever.
In fact, AAFPRS surgeons reported performing nearly 80,000 nose surgeries,
making it one of the top elective surgical procedures for 2000. In addition,
since 1997 the number of patients undergoing the procedure has increased by
37 percent (among female patients) and 64 percent (among male patients).
Rhinoplasty doesn`t just appeal to the baby boomer generation who are
looking to enhance the nose they`ve always been unhappy with or a nose that
has become a victim of gravity and drooped over time. It is the younger
generation that also admits to being in favor of this cosmetic facial
procedure. Interestingly, 12 percent of people ages 18-34 years old said that
they either had nose surgery or would consider undergoing the procedure. This
compares to only nine percent of the other age groups that feel this way about
rhinoplasty.
The survey also found that men and women are not embarrassed for having
undergone the procedure and did tell someone about it. Of those polled who
had already undergone the surgery -- 81 percent mentioned it to their
co-workers (over 80 percent who told their spouse or partner), 78 percent told
family members and 71 percent told friends. Those who said that they would
consider nose surgery, but have not yet done so, are even freer to revealing
this information -- 92 percent would tell their spouse or partner and
87 percent would give their friends the news.
When asked which celebrities had the most desirable nose, 22 percent of
the men voters chose Mel Gibson, followed by 16 percent who chose Tom Cruise.
Among the ladies, Nicole Kidman`s nose beat Catherine Zeta-Jones` nose
(13 percent vs. 12 percent). However, overall, both men (39 percent) and
women (40 percent) say that they prefer their own nose over a celebrity`s
nose.
As it may seem easy enough to head to a surgeon`s office to reshape your
nose, the AAFPRS recommends that patients first do their homework. "Make sure
to check that your surgeon is board certified to perform facial plastic and
reconstructive surgery and inquire about the surgeon`s training and
credentials," says Baker. "It is also just as important to examine why you
want to change your nose. The best candidates are those who want to enhance a
feature rather than to alter it in order to look like somebody else. The
results are permanent, so make sure that you are positive about wanting
surgery."
The AAFPRS is the world`s largest association of facial plastic and
reconstructive surgeons -- with more than 2,600 members -- whose cosmetic and
reconstructive surgery focuses on the face, head and neck. Academy fellows
are board-certified and subscribe to a code of ethics. In addition, the
AAFPRS provides consumers with free information and brochures and a list of
qualified facial plastic surgeons in their area by calling 1-800-332-FACE or
by visiting the AAFPRS Web site, http://www.FACEMD.org.

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Bottling Group (NYSE: PBG) will sell the product as a power beverage
suitable for use as-is, or as a mixer, under the name "Mount And Do". A Pepsi
campaign advisor states, off the record: "It will now be possible for a man literally
to pour himself a stiff one."

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Wo ist das Schaf und warum fasziniert die Sexualität der Schafe uns so sehr?



About 10% of rams are "gay", say US scientists

Sheep study poses sexuality questions

US scientists claim to have found evidence that brain structure influences sexual preference in sheep.
They say a region of the brain involved in sexual behaviour is different in "gay" rams which prefer to mate with other males.

The findings are similar to those identified by the neuroscientist Simon LeVay in the brains of gay men.

Controversy has surrounded the research, partly because many of the men had died of AIDS.

It was not clear whether the differences were related to the disease or to sexual preferences.

The part of the brain analysed in both studies is an area of the hypothalmus involved in mating behaviour, the preoptic hypothalamus.

While we realise that sexuality is more complex in humans than reproductive behaviours in sheep, this model will help illuminate the basic principles that apply to all mammals

Researchers looked at sheep in an attempt to understand the biological basis of sexual behaviours.

They say previous studies have shown that between six and 10% of rams are attracted to males rather than females.

They analysed the brain structures of 17 rams, nine of which preferred to mate with males, and 10 ewes.

Human sexuality

Research focused on a group of brain cells in the preoptic hypothalamus called the sexually dimorphic nucleus.

"Interestingly, this bundle of neurons is smaller in ewes and in rams with same-sex preferences than it is in rams that prefer ewes," said lead researcher Dr Kay Larkin.

"We also determined that the volume of the sexually dimorphic area is approximately the same in rams that prefer rams as it is in ewes."



It`s the prejudice that is wrong not how gay people come into world


Professor Charles Roselli said: "While we realise that sexuality is more complex in humans than reproductive behaviours in sheep, this model will help illuminate the basic principles that apply to all mammals, and may be helpful in understanding the biology of human behaviours as well."

He said the studies show there is a biological mechanism involved in partner preference. But he said the motivation for the work was purely scientific and he did not set out to prove whether sexual orientation was influenced by nature or nurture.

"I`m not trying to fuel that debate but I`m sure that people will use it as part of the nature part of that debate," he told BBC News Online.

There has been conflicting evidence on whether biology might underpin homosexuality to some extent.

David Allison of the UK gay rights group Outrage says there is nothing wrong with the so-called nature/nurture debate; what matters is getting rid of prejudice.

"It`s the prejudice that is wrong not how gay people come into world," he told BBC News Online.



David Allison, Outrage
The researchers believe sheep could help provide clues about human sexuality.

Prof Charles Roselli
In humans and some other animals it is about twice as large in males compared with females and contains twice the number of cells. Its function in behaviour is not fully known.