Surgeons say more mothers and daughters are pairing up to get cosmetic procedures. This mother’s day, several news stories discussed mom’s role in how you perceive and change your physical appearance. Who is more likely to undergo cosmetic surgery: is it you or your mother? If it’s the latter, you might find yourself inspired to… Continue Reading »
Facial plastic surgeons and other physicians in Spain say they have completed a very extensive face transplant operation on a man who had suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The 24-hour operation replaced the patient’s cheekbones, facial muscles, lips, jaw and other parts. The surgery is said to be even more extensive than the face transplant… Continue Reading »
According to researchers in Tehran, Botox has potential as a treatment for chronic tennis elbow. A study appearing in the journal of the Canadian Medical Association documents the use of Botulinum toxin for treatment of chronic tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis. At the Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex in Tehran, a randomized placebo-controlled trial… Continue Reading »
CNN brings us this story about increasing popularity of cosmetic surgery in Iraq. As the violence subsides, doctors who primarily treated war wounds are now witnessing a resurgence in elective procedures.
On April 7, 2010 the FDA announced that it had issued warnings to 6 Medspas regarding their marketing claims about Lipodissolve. Although none of the spas involved were located in Las Vegas, perhaps you have heard about this procedure from some local practitioners. Lipodissolve is also known as injection lipolysis. It involves injections of chemicals… Continue Reading »
Have you ever wondered how silicone breast implants were originally conceived? In a recent article for ModernMedicine.com, cosmetic surgeons explain the evolution of silicone breast implants and the key advantages offered by the latest 4th generation shaped implants. Some of those advantages include: – Triple-layer shell to prevent leakage – Anatomical shape for women lacking… Continue Reading »
To simply maintain healthy body weight, women need 60 minutes of moderate intensity exercise every single day, according to a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The advice is based on a 13-year analysis of more than 34,000 women with a mean age of 54.2 years and a normal diet. If you’re… Continue Reading »
Allergan, the pharmaceutical company behind Botox and Juvederm, just launched a social media campaign to educate you, the consumer, about how to incorporate injectable treatments into your aesthetic routine. Fans of Juvederm on Facebook will get helpful tips on cosmetics, health, beauty and fitness, courtesy of Allergan and television personality Dayna Devon. Devon says she… Continue Reading »
More than 17 million cosmetic procedures were done in the United States last year, according to a recent survey by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. The survey, which was conducted differently than in previous years, posted numbers higher than ever seen before. To gather data for the survey, the Academy polled AACS members and… Continue Reading »
The latest study about the health benefits of breastfeeding suggests that it may play a role in reducing waist circumference and risk of heart disease. Findings were presented last week during the American Heart Association conference on cardiovascular health. Data collected from 351 women at an average age of 51 revealed that those “who consistently… Continue Reading »
