Age is in the Eye of the Beholder
from Cosmetic Surgery Times
 Facial appearance does not always reflect the true chronological age of a person, as certain facial features may make an individual appear younger or older than they really are. A recent study investigating which facial attributes influence an individual's perceived age found that the appearance of the eye area, lips and skin color uniformity are the main, influencing facial features. These new insights could affect the order of importance of skin rejuvenation techniques you offer to your patients and which aspects of aging facial skin should be addressed first. More
Fake Doctor Accused of Botched Surgeries Gets 90 Days
from The Miami Herald
A man accused of posing as a Florida state-certified doctor and botching dozens of cosmetic surgeries was sentenced to 90 days in Broward jail on Friday for not having a medical license in the state. But that punishment was not nearly enough, said the victims of Gregorio Nosovsky, who worked at a cosmetic surgery center in Weston in 2004. ''Dr. Greg,'' as patients knew him, would often handle consultations and perform exams on customers who came to the center looking to improve their appearance.
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Cosmetic Surgery May Help Job Seekers
from NBC News – Evansville, Indiana
Job seekers may try to make themselves a more attractive candidate for jobs, not just on a resume, but in the mirror, as well. A new survey finds thirteen percent of working women say they'd consider plastic surgery or other cosmetic procedure because they feel it would give them an edge in marketplace.
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Negrete McLeod Will Introduce Bill Which Would Establish Stricter Standards for Fertility Clinics
from Fontana Herald News
With recent revelations regarding the lack of regulatory oversight and requirements regarding fertility clinics, Calif. State Sen. Gloria Negrete McLeod (D-Chino) will introduce a measure that would establish accreditation standards and guidelines for the operation of these clinics.
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Plastic Surgeons Face Up to Liabilities
from Scotsman
British cosmetic surgeons have launched the world's first insurance scheme to cover botched operations amid growing concern over the number of procedures that end in legal disputes. The industry is offering a £300 policy that pays out if operations on patients including breast implants, tummy tucks and facelifts go wrong as a result of mistakes or unforseen complications.
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Cosmetic Surgery, A Choice for Chinese College Graduates to be Confident in Job Hunting
from Xinhua
Appearance matters. That's what some job-seeking Chinese college graduates say. Tang Tingting is among 6.1 million Chinese college students who will graduate this year. She got cosmetic surgery to change her simple eye to double eye, saying it was absolutely necessary. She thinks it will bring her luck while job hunting. "The new appearance makes me more confident in interviews," said Tang.
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Lunchtime Liposuction!
from CBS News – New York
Patient, Maria Uribe, allows cameras to tape her “Smart lipo” procedure. "It feels awesome to be able to interact with the doctor while he is doing this," Uribe told Early Show cameras during her smart lipo. More
Liposuction Used To Test Fat Distribution
from CBS News – Aurora, CO
Researchers at the University of Colorado Denver are looking for women who want liposuction surgery. They're studying the way the body distributes fat. "The interesting thing about this study is that researchers are using liposuction to help them determine how the body distributes dietary fat, the fat you eat at a meal," said CBS4 Medical Editor Dr. Dave Hnida. More
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