Lip Augmentation Patient Satisfaction May Be Improved By Dividing Lips Into ZonesIf a cosmetic surgeon divides lips into zones based on structure he/she may be able to perform lip enhancement procedures with significantly higher satisfaction among patients, as well as fewer adverse events, according to an article published in Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery (JAMA/Archives), January issue. The author writes "The lips are an essential component of facial symmetry and aesthetics.
Skin-Lightening Cremes Sold On Black Market Have Serious Health RisksA Clinical Picture described in the February 16, 2008 issue of TheLancet underlines the perils of using skin lightening creams sold onthe black market. Dr. Tricia Tan and Dr. Tony Goldstone of theEndrocrine Unit in the Department of Investigative Medicine, ImperialCollege Healthcare NHSTrust, Hammersmith Hospital, London, UK, were involved in the team that treated thepatients and co-authored this piece. The woman, at 28 years old, had gained 12.7 kg (28.
New Study Suggests Young Adults More Approving Of Cosmetic SurgeryIn a new study commissioned by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) and released today, men and women ages 18-24 had the highest approval rating for cosmetic surgery. "It makes sense that young people are the most approving of plastic surgery. Twenty years ago people thought only movie stars and rich women had plastic surgery," said Foad Nahai, MD, president of ASAPS.
ORLive Presents: LAP-BAND(R) Surgery Minimally Invasive Weight Loss SurgeryThe Duluth Clinic Weight Management Program in Duluth, MN, will broadcast a LAP-BAND® weight loss surgery, live on http://www.OR-Live.com Tuesday, March 4, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. The public will be able to watch as a surgeon uses minimally invasive techniques to fit a special band around the upper portion of the stomach, which helps patients to feel fuller, eat less, and lose weight.
Fatal Infections In Critically Ill Patients May Be Caused By Cosmetic ProductsHealthy consumers can handle the low levels of bacteria occasionally found in cosmetics. But for severely ill patients these bacteria may trigger life-threatening infections, as patients in the intensive care unit at one Barcelona hospital discovered after using contaminated body moisturiser. The Burkholderia cepacia bacteria outbreak is detailed in the open access journal, Critical Care.
Laser Surgery Damage Is More Than Skin Deep, UKAs more and more laser treatment horror stories hit the headlines, consultant surgeon Brian Newman urges people to consider their options before undergoing laser cosmetic surgery. BBC newsreader Kate Silverton is the latest of a long line of people who have suffered at the hands of laser treatment and endured facial scars as a result of the technique.
What Is Mesotherapy Treatment You Ask?Mesotherapy treatment is a non surgical cosmetic solution aimed at diminishing problem areas in your body such as cellulite, excess weight, body contouring, and face/neck rejuvenation, just to name a few. It is administered via numerous injections containing various types of FDA approved medicines, vitamins, and minerals. -- It is introduced into the mesoderm, the layer of fat and tissue underneath the skin.
Mentor Announces Completion Of Subject Enrollment Into Phase IIIb Pivotal Trial For Botulinum Toxin Type AMentor Corporation (NYSE:MNT), a leading supplier of medical products for the global aesthetic market, announced that subject enrollment and initial dosing in its pivotal Phase IIIb study of its investigational botulinum toxin type A for the reduction of glabellar rhytides (frown lines) by intramuscular injection has been completed. Enrollment in the IIIb trial, which consisted of 700 subjects, began in late November and was completed in mid January. Joshua H.
ASPS Addresses Concerns Regarding BOTOX TreatmentsThe American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) addressed concerns regarding the use of botulinum toxin products and adverse events following a recent petition from a consumer group. On January 23, Public Citizen requested the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) implement labeling changes and a written communication to physicians. More than one million people have been treated with BOTOX Cosmetic.
Botox Linked To Adverse Reactions, Sometimes Death, Says FDABotox and Botox Cosmetic (Botulinum toxin Type A) and Myobloc (Botulinum toxin Type B) have been associated with undesirable side-effects, including respiratory failure, and on occasions death, says the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These adverse reactions can occur after treatment for a range of conditions and dosages. These reactions may be caused by overdosing, the FDA reports in an early communication based on its ongoing safety review.
Despite Surgery To Correct Congenital Deformity, Facial Asymmetry PersistsAdults and teens that underwent surgery as infants to correct a congenital condition that causes the forehead and face to appear uneven still have a degree of facial asymmetry years later, according to new research led by a Hasbro Children's Hospital surgeon.The study, published in the February issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, focused on unilateral coronal synostosis, a type of craniosynostosis, in which the bones of the skull on one side of the head fuse prematurely.
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