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Patrick McMenamin, MD, Advocates Patient Satisfaction and Honesty Above All Else
from Plastic Surgery Practice
To help promote his Sacramento, Calif-based cosmetic surgery practice, Patrick McMenamin, MD, recently produced an exquisitely polished video that was posted on his practice's web site. In the video, he waxes eloquent for approximately 30 minutes about various available facial- and body-beautification procedures. The finished product drew praise from the men and techno-geeks who liked his straightforward, matter-of-fact, "here's-what-we-do-and-why-we're-so-good-at-it" narrative. More   E-mail article



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Issaquah/Burien, Wash. Salon Owners Held in Federal Crackdown
from The Seattle Times
One salon owner injected mystery chemicals into women's faces, causing reactions so severe that one woman had to get plastic surgery, prosecutors charge. The two owners of another salon tried to bribe a federal inspector to overlook a dangerous, radiation-emitting laser device, the authorities say. Now all three are facing separate federal indictments that could mean prison sentences, part of a recent crackdown on unlicensed cosmetic care, prosecutors recently announced. More   E-mail article

How Plastic Surgery Can Boost Your Career
from KFSM
More Americans go under the knife to move up the corporate ladder--and some say it makes sense. There's increasing research that says looks matter in jobs beyond the silver screen--that beautiful people make more money and have more opportunities for advancement. More   E-mail article

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If you liked Obagi – You’ll Love Dermesse

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Nurses Hold Botox 'Parties'
from The Sydney Morning Herald
Doctors' groups claim nurses are putting patients at risk by illegally performing cosmetic procedures such as Botox, wrinkle filler and fat-dissolving injections without supervision. More   E-mail article

Artful Facial Fixes
from Arizona Daily Star
Sometimes a beautiful mind just isn't enough. You can't help wanting a more beautiful appearance, too. That's why ever-larger numbers are putting those minds to work researching cosmetic procedures to improve their appearance while avoiding a scalpel and anesthesia. More   E-mail article

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Washing Away Varicose Veins
from WPTV
Many Americans who've found themselves the unlucky owners of varicose veins are choosing to correct them. Varicose veins are more common in women and affect 50 percent of people over the age of 50. Several factors can affect a person's chances of developing them. The first line of treatment for varicose veins is wearing compression stockings and treatment can progress to laser surgery or a procedure known as sclerotherapy. More   E-mail article

Kim Kardashian Sparks Interest in Butt Lifts
from The Plastic Surgery Channel
Kim Kardashian made headlines again recently because of her break-up with NFL running back Reggie Bush. But, for many of her fans, Kim’s love life takes a back seat to her – well, her back seat. The paparazzi continue to focus on Kim’s ample derriere, which some plastic surgeons say has turned the tides for fashionistas struggling to stay slim, and actually has women turning to buttock implants to achieve a more well-rounded look. More   E-mail article

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