U.S. Cosmetic Surgery Procedures Market to Reach $15.1 Billion by 2012, According to New Report
from PR Web
The obsession of Americans to look young drives demand for cosmetic surgery products. U.S. cosmetic surgery products market is projected to reach $3.07 billion by 2012, while the cosmetic surgery procedures market is projected to reach $15.13 billion by 2012. More

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A Knife-free Guide to Anti-aging
from Brisbane Times
Ask anyone if they've had cosmetic surgery, or even if they've contemplated a nip or tuck, and you will rarely get a truthful response. Hence the popularity of plastic-fantastic surgery in Australia is difficult to gauge. However, according to figures from the Cosmetic Physicians Society of Australia, some $300 million is spent annually on anti-ageing options, with the boom categories being the minimally invasive cosmetic procedures: Botox injections, laser therapy, microdermabrasion and the like. These procedures usually have a cheaper price tag, less recovery time and therefore give the impression of less risk. More

Controversial Procedure Makes Eyes Look Rounder
from Little About
More than 160,000 people have their eyelids reshaped by plastic surgeons each year. The eyelifts or blepharoplasty procedures tighten loose, sagging lids or remove puffy bags below the eyes. They can also add a fold or crease to the upper lid, an especially popular effect among some Asian women. More

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Can Sagging Eyelids be Tightened by Laser Surgery?
from The Boston Globe
Yes, but the results vary, depending on the kind of laser used. One approach, discovered in a small study of 31 patients, is to use a "nonablative," or nondamaging, laser. Doctors found that patients who were getting a full-face treatment emerged with somewhat tighter upper and lower eyelids, although that was not the purpose of the treatment. More

Chance Side Effect Creates Thick Eyelashes, Market for Latisse
from USA Today
Another drug is getting a second life because of desirable side effects. Botox was originally approved by the Food and Drug Administration to reduce eye spasms. Then the world realized it also made people look younger by eliminating wrinkles. Human growth hormone was intended for children with growth disorders, but older people seeking the fountain of youth and athletes wanting a boost started finding illegal suppliers of HGH for muscle growth and overall toning. The latest development involves Lumigan, a drug Allergan produced to treat glaucoma. The disease can lead to blindness if left untreated. The medication decreases pressure within the eye either by slowing the production of a fluid in the eye or by increasing fluid drainage. One of the side effects of Lumigan is longer, thicker and darker eyelashes. More

Skinny on Skin
from The Indianapolis Star
Yes, the groundhog ran back into his hole, and we should anticipate the usual six weeks past Feb. 2 of winter -- if we're lucky. But it's not too soon to start thinking of the winter-to-spring transition, especially when it comes to your skin. More