Botox is not just for the face anymore. ABC News in New York City reports it is being used to rejuvenate the chest area too. As a woman ages, the skin between her neck and chest may become crepey and wrinkly. Some cosmetic surgeons are using Botox to battle cleavage wrinkles. “If you look at… Continue Reading »
Category: Cosmetic Surgery
Thanks to new beauty products, lifestyles and attitudes, Generation X women are redefining middle age, reports the Los Angeles Times. Gen X, the 46 million Americans born from 1965 to about 1979, is more than willing to spend money on anti-aging products and procedures. Gen-Xers rely on preventive anti-aging beauty regimens to a greater extent… Continue Reading »
Skin care products are more effective than ever, but they still can’t deliver the results of cosmetic surgery procedures, according to testing by Express.co.uk. The website had a tester try several cosmetic surgery skin care products for reducing lines and wrinkles, firming skin and plumping lips. The results were not as good or as long-lasting… Continue Reading »
Actress Courtney Thorne-Smith has teamed up with Allergan, the maker of BOTOX® Cosmetic, to educate consumers on peoples’ perceptions of the famous injectable. Allergan reports that since FDA approval almost ten years ago, the number of women who believe that BOTOX is an effective way to treat frown lines between the eyebrows has increased from… Continue Reading »
Liposuction is a common cosmetic surgery procedure that selectively removes deposits of body fat in targeted areas. Read on to learn the answers to common liposuction questions. Is liposuction a weight loss procedure? Liposuction is not an obesity or weight loss treatment; it selectively removes persistent subcutaneous fat — fat that’s directly under the skin… Continue Reading »
Pop a pill for better skin and fewer wrinkles? It appears so according to the New Scientist, which reports the first anti-wrinkle pills appear to be effective at reducing crow’s feet in trials. The three-a-day capsules use blends of natural foods extracts that are said to work by activating the genes that improve skin tone…. Continue Reading »
A simple skin care routine may be best for your skin. All you may need is a good soap or cleanser. There is a huge array of face-washing products available — from makeup removers and scrubbing pads to exfoliating gels and toners. However, dermatologists recommend that if you have reasonably normal skin, all you need… Continue Reading »
Patients who had Botox treatments and also used the Obagi Nu-Derm skin care system were more satisfied with their results and had a greater improvement in overall facial appearance compared to patients who had Botox treatments with placebo in clinical trials. Obagi Nu-Derm works at the cellular level by exfoliating and stimulating cell turnover, so… Continue Reading »
The safety of silicone implants was reaffirmed last week following FDA advisory panel meetings about how to improve safety studies for the implants. In addition, the committee also agreed that patients should no longer be told to get an MRI three years after getting their implants and every two years after that. Dr. William Maisel,… Continue Reading »
More young Chinese women are choosing cosmetic surgery, as many view it as a way to gain an advantage in the job market, reports Reuters. Chinese women also tend to favor facial procedures, such as eyelid surgery and nose surgery, to body procedures. According to a study by the China Medical Treatment Orthopedics and Beauty… Continue Reading »
