Patients Opt For Less Invasive Cosmetic Procedures In Order To Return To Work Faster
from Medical News Today
 Patients are opting for less radical cosmetic treatments in order to reduce the time taken off work to recover due to fear of losing their jobs, according to the Medical Director of a leading cosmetic treatment clinic.
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Cosmetic Surgery Business Booms in the Madison Area
from The Capital Times
Over the past few years, Madison has become one of the Midwest's leading centers for what the cosmetic industry likes to call the "enhancement" and "rejuvenation" of faces, bodies and, some insist, souls. "The number of people doing good work here has increased exponentially," said plastic surgeon John Siebert, recently recruited from New York by the University of Wisconsin-Madison to help staff a sleek new cosmetic surgery clinic called Transformations. "People used to hop on an airplane and travel. Now, it's right in your backyard." More
Add Beauty to Resume
from Atlanta Journal Constitution
Six months ago, Donna McClung made what she considers a business investment to better face a tough economy: cosmetic surgery. A single mom who works in technology sales, McClung, 51, saved for 10 months to pay for $23,000 worth of work to her face, neck and eye area. “It’s a highly competitive business, and first impressions are very important,” said McClung, who saw Dr. Seth Yellin at Emory Facial Center.
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Laser Treatment May Reverse Sun-Damaged Skin
from KOLO
There was a time when sunscreen was not available, and before it became the mandatory beach and pool accessory that it is today. The result for many is skin damaged by the sun. With very few treatment options, dermatological testing has been ongoing, looking for the elusive treatment that will turn back time and revive sun-damaged skin. Now a new procedure has been developed—which uses a combination of topical solution (made by DUSA Pharmaceuticals Inc.) and laser treatment—that stimulates collagen production and can help rejuvenate skin that has been overexposed.
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Beyond Nip and Tuck
from AOL
Thinking about having a typical nip and tuck procedure like a nose job or some lipo? That's so 2008. When it comes to cosmetic procedures, Botox parties are the new black. As are toe-shortening procedures, vein removal on the hands and yes, calf and chin implants. We checked out the new cosmetic that also includes hymen reconstruction, eyelid surgery and more. More
Many Men Would Consider Breast Reduction
from Male Health
There has been a lot of media attention devoted to the 44 percent increases in male breast reduction surgery operations from 2007 to 2008. The actual total number of ops is still very low – just 323 – but the survey suggests the increase could well continue. In the survey, one man in three said he had large, noticeable boobs while two men in three had smaller ones they were aware of. Altogether, 74 percent of respondents were embarrassed by their breast size. More than one man in three – 38 percent - said he would consider boob reduction surgery while a further 21 percent said ‘maybe’. More
Botox Not for Pregnant Women, Australian Medical Group Warns
from News Inferno
Doctors in Australia are warning pregnant women to avoid Botox and other wrinkle treatments made with botulinum toxin. The warning comes after health authorities there reported that an expectant mother treated with a Botox rival called Dysport gave birth to a baby who was blind and deaf. More
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