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More Men Pursuing Quick Fix with Cosmetic Surgery 2008-07-11 07:00:44 Whether they’re competing for a new position at work or setting foot on the dating scene, more men are turning to plastic and cosmetic surgery to enhance their looks - and give them the competitive edge.
“Over the last decade, it has become much more socially acceptable for men to undergo cosmetic surgery,” says Wisconsin plastic [...] Read more:Cosmetic
, Quick
, Surgery
Evolence Collagen Fillers Offer Alternative to Juvederm, Restylane 2008-07-10 07:00:02 While thousands of people continue to pursue BOTOX injections and injectable fillers such as Juvederm and Restylane to get rid of wrinkles and fine lines, a new generation of collagen-based fillers are offering more natural-looking results.
EVOLENCE®collagen fillers received FDA approval in June 2008, and may be a valuable alternative to conventional wrinkle removal procedures. [...] Read more:Alternative
, Collagen
, Offer
LipoZap Leaves Consumers in Uproar - Investigation Underway 2008-07-09 07:00:26 While thousands of patients turn to ‘fat dissolving’ injections and vacuum massage to get rid of cellulite and shave off a few pounds, experts are warning against falling for today’s fat-melting promises.
LipoZap is just one of several laser lipo treatments that have left patients with undesirable results, and these patients are turning to sites such [...] Read more:Underway
SmoothShapes Enters Cellulite Removal Market 2008-07-08 07:00:11 Over 90% of women have cellulite, and cellulite removal treatments are some of the most sought-after procedures during beach season. However, the surgical removal of fatty deposits can involve an extensive procedure - and not one that many women are prepared for.
Body sculpting and contouring procedures are becoming popular alternatives to surgery, and today’s [...] Read more:Cellulite
, Market
, Removal
Fuller Facial Cheeks Key to the Fountain of Youth 2008-07-07 09:00:14 While Hollywood continues to bombard us with gaunt models with high cheekbones and skinny, elongated faces, plastic surgeons are now claiming that real beauty is a result of fuller, plumper cheeks.
A recent study published by the Texas Southwestern Medical Center suggests that fat compartments in key areas of the face - particularly around the nose [...] Read more:Fountain
Anti-Aging Procedures for Men Include Facelifts and Chin Implants 2008-07-06 09:00:58 While women continue to be the leading consumers of plastic and cosmetic surgery services, accounting for over 91 percent of total cosmetic procedures in 2007 alone, the male population is still enjoying several benefits of skin rejuvenation treatments and fat reducing procedures. Recent statistics released by the American Society of Plastic Surgery report the number [...] Read more:Aging
, Implants
, Procedures
Vaser Lipo Treatments for the Face? Surgeons Say Yes 2008-07-04 09:00:48 Getting rid of loose skin under the jaw or around the cheeks can be a challenge without surgery, especially for those who have loose or aging skin that no longer responds to topical creams and serums. Facial liposuction treatments are on the rise as more people attempt to get rid of sagging facial skin, removing [...] Read more:Surgeons
Nation’s Top Plastic Surgeons Finally Available for a Consult 2008-07-03 09:00:23 After you’ve tracked down the right plastic or cosmetic surgeon for your procedure, booking a consultation can be an ongoing challenge.
According to this New York Times article, many of the country’s top plastic surgeons in Beverly Hills and New York boast waiting lists of 6 - 12 months+ as they accommodate for high-profile clientele, celebrities [...] Read more:Consult
, Finally
, Plastic
, Surgeons
Beautiful People Earn Up to 15% More Than Average-Looking Employees 2008-07-02 08:00:12 If you need a reason to justify the high price of cosmetic or plastic surgery, maybe it’s time to blame the boss.
Attractive people are more likely to get a raise, obtain higher positions within the company, and enjoy preferential treatment compared to ‘average-looking’ employees, according to psychologists and researchers who study the role of [...] Read more:Average
, Beautiful
Plastic Surgery for Teens - A Quick Fix for Bad Body Image? 2008-07-25 07:00:35 Low self-esteem and a poor body image can be the bane of existence for many teenagers going through puberty, and recent studies show that many are pursuing plastic and cosmetic surgery to simply feel better about themselves.
Teenagers account for 5 percent of all procedures, according to this report from Reuters and Canada.com. The The American [...] Read more:Image
, Plastic
, Quick
, Surgery
, Teens
Officials Shut Down Plastic Surgery Clinics in Dubai 2008-07-24 07:00:51 With the rise of medical tourism and increasing demand for cosmetic surgery overseas, more people are venturing to new plastic surgery centers in South America, the Middle East and other parts of the world where procedures are a fraction of the cost in the U.S.
All costs aside, medical ‘vacations’ present several risks for the uninformed [...] Read more:Clinics
, Dubai
, Plastic
, Surgery
Cosmetic Dentistry and Surgeons Team Up for Dental Spa Treatments 2008-07-23 07:00:11 While bleaching and teeth whitening services have already reached the mainstream medspa markets, a new wave of dental treatments could be making its way to your cosmetic surgeon’s office.
Earlier this year, dental spa experts recognized that 5% of dental practices in the U.S were now offering spa dentistry on their menu of services.
As more people [...] Read more:Cosmetic
, Cosmetic Dentistry
, Dentistry
, Surgeons
Keeping Cosmetic Surgery a Secret - Or Not? 2008-07-22 07:00:14 From breast implants to liposuction, more Americans than ever before continue to pursue plastic and cosmetic surgery to improve their appearance. As cosmetic enhancement becomes more acceptable, some are open to sharing their experiences with friends and coworkers - even posting pictures of results and broadcasting their recovery on a personal blog - while [...] Read more:Cosmetic
, Surgery
Hair Removal with Ultrasound - Impresa Shows Promise 2008-07-21 07:00:21 Today’s leading hair removal treatments include laser procedures that help slow down hair growth in several areas of the body, but the latest technology may be as simple as an ultrasound treatment. Boasting an average hair reduction of 38% after just one treatment, Applisonix, the makers of the Impresa system, claim that ultrasound hair [...] Read more:Removal
, Ultrasound
BOTOX in Court - Lawsuit Underway 2008-07-20 07:00:01 BOTOX cosmetic treatments accounted for nearly 3 million procedures in 2007, and continue to be the most popular nonsurgical cosmetic enhancement for both men and women. The injectable can help get rid of frown lines, reduce crow’s feet and smooth out the skin. Botox continues to be the most sought-after alternative to face [...] Read more:Court
, Lawsuit
, Underway
LipoSonix May Be Future of Surgery-Free Liposuction 2008-07-19 07:00:32 While ultrasound technology for liposuction is already showing promising results overseas, the U.S. is still waiting for further testing before unveiling it at body contouring centers across the country.
UltraShape continues to enjoy ongoing success in the U.K. and Australia. It is an ultrasound-based lipo procedure that helps break down fat cells and reshape the [...] Read more:Future
, Liposuction
, Surgery
Say No to BOTOX with ‘No-Tox’ GFX Treatments 2008-07-18 07:00:56 While BOTOX continues to be the leading cosmetic procedure for both men and women, thousands of people are turning towards other injectable fillers to lose the wrinkles and freshen up their appearance.
The liquid facelift is becoming a popular alternative to face lift surgery, and involves a series of injectable fillers - Juvederm, Restylane, Artefill and [...]
Would You Get Cosmetic Surgery if Insurance Paid? 2008-07-17 07:00:50 It was once reserved for celebrities and millionaires, a luxury expense for those willing to spend thousands of dollars to lose fat, reduce wrinkles, and erase a few years. Now, cosmetic surgery has become a necessary expense for many Americans; over 11 million procedures were performed in 2007, and the future of cosmetic surgery looks [...] Read more:Cosmetic
, Surgery
Elevess Injectables Reach Anti-Aging Market - New Addition to Liquid Facelift Lineup 2008-07-16 07:00:54 As more people turn to the liquid facelift to get rid of wrinkles, fine lines and firm up sagging skin, injectable fillers are in high demand.
Before a Liquid
Facelift
Evolence recently entered the mainstream market and is already beginning to show positive results; experts suggest it is a breakthrough in collagen fillers because it is a [...] Read more:Addition
, Aging
, Market
, Reach
‘The Beauty Prescription’ Claims There’s Nothing Wrong with Cosmetic Surgery 2008-08-10 07:00:35 While most of us continue to shell out hundreds, even thousands of dollars for skincare products, cosmetics and facial enhancement procedures each year, our obsession with beauty could be about more than meets the eye.
That’s what Beverly Hills dermatologist Debra Luftman and South Beach psychiatrist Eva Ritvo reveal in their book, The Beauty
Prescription. The [...] Read more:Cosmetic
, Nothing
, Nothing Wrong
, Surgery
, Wrong
Demand for Breast Implants and Liposuction Declines in Weak Economy 2008-08-09 07:00:30 Cosmetic surgery procedures including breast augmentation, liposuction, and eyelift lift surgery ranked in the top five procedures last year, accounting for a portion of the $13.2 billion spent on cosmetic procedures in 2007.
Still, a weak economy in 2008 is discouraging many Americans from going under the knife; a number of plastic and cosmetic surgeons around [...] Read more:Breast
, Implants
, Liposuction
Obagi Launches ‘Condition and Enhance’ to Complement Facial Procedures 2008-08-08 07:00:46 After you’ve completed your series of microdermabrasion treatments to rejuvenate your skin, or finished up a set of Botox injections to eliminate wrinkles, keeping the skin tight, firm and resilient may require more than your usual skincare routine.
Obagi skincare products continue to be a popular anti-aging skincare regimen for many, a set of medical-grade products [...] Read more:Condition
, Procedures
Belly Fat Deemed Valuable Source of Stem Cells 2008-08-07 08:00:15 If you’ve been thinking about liposuction or other fat removal procedures to get rid of belly fat for good, recent studies by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons give you good reason to hold on to a few of those cells.
Researchers report that the lower abdomen is where stem cells are stored, the same cells [...] Read more:Source
‘America the Beautiful’ Documentary Attempts to Conquer Beauty Myth 2008-08-06 08:00:45 If you’re one of the millions of America
ns pursuing cosmetic or plastic surgery this year, enhancing your looks may be the result of societal pressures to be beautiful.
That’s what filmmaker Darryl Roberts says in America the Beautiful
, a documentary about the long-term impact on our obsession with beauty and how plastic and cosmetic surgery [...] Read more:Beauty
, Documentary
Keeping a Food Diary Key to Weight Loss Success 2008-08-05 07:00:38 When you’re trying to stick with a low-calorie diet but the pounds just won’t come off, keeping track of your daily meals may be the key to success.
Maintaining a food log - in either written or electronic form - is a simple strategy for losing weight because it makes you more mindful about every bite.
Bodybuilders, [...] Read more:Diary
, Success
, Weight
, Weight Loss
Spa Services Attract the Budget-Conscious During Weak Economy 2008-08-04 07:00:07 As hundreds of cosmetic and plastic surgery centers endure slow business during the weak economy, consumers are still looking for skincare solutions and anti aging treatments - but heading to the medspa or day spa instead.
Spa services including facials, microdermabrasion, laser hair removal and massage are becoming a popular choice for those on a tighter [...] Read more:Services
Cannabis for Healthier Skin? Researchers Report New Findings 2008-08-03 07:00:05 Acne treatments, laser skin rejuvenation and other facial enhancement procedures are common methods for treating troubled skin, but scientists are finding that endocannabinoid agents may be a more effective skincare solution.
Marijuana is already used medicinally to treat several types of diseases and ailments including Alzheimer’s, anorexia, and Tourette’s syndrome, but researchers no Read more:Cannabis
Brides Demand Plastic Surgery for Bridesmaids in Dream Wedding 2008-08-02 07:00:39 Organizing a dream wedding usually requires months of preparation - finding the perfect dress, ordering the flower arrangements and picking out bridesmaid gowns are all part of the process. Some brides are taking their wedding preparation to the next level by requesting bridesmaids to undergo plastic or cosmetic surgery to enhance their looks.
Creating a [...] Read more:Brides
, Bridesmaids
, Dream
, Plastic
, Surgery
Allergan Prepares to Unveil Eyelash Enhancement Treatment 2008-08-01 07:00:14 Allergan, a health care company that specializes in anti aging treatments based on science, is conducting studies and trials on a compound that may stimulate eyelash growth.
Eyelash extensions are just one way to enhance the eyelashes and create the appearance of thicker, longer lashes without makeup. However, the procedure is not perfect and may [...] Read more:Treatment
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