Brits Love Affair with Holiday Cosmetic Surgery Creates Increase in U.K. Corrective Surgery
from Fox News
If you're finding getting a new job is harder than it looks, it may be because of your looks. With so many employers looking to hire younger, less expensive candidates, a growing number of people are giving more than their resume a face-lift. A 2008 survey by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery showed two-thirds of American plastic surgeons treated men and women hoping to stay competitive in the work force. More

Silicone Ear Looks Just Like the Real Thing
from Science Daily
To look at Matthew Houdek, you could never tell he was born with virtually no left ear. A surgery at Loyola University Health System made it possible for Houdek to be fitted with a prosthetic ear that looks just like the real thing. More

Putting Wrinke-fighting LEDs to the Test
from WKOW
There's a new kind of gadget that's supposed to help make women look younger. We put five of handheld LED devices to the test. They're handheld light therapy devices are scaled down versions of ones you see in dermatologists' office or a spa. You direct their red or infrared light to your skin and the light is supposed to smooth lines and improve skin texture and tone. More

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Bad Hair Day or Bigger Problem?
from The Sudbury Star
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, hair will regrow spontaneously in some forms of hair loss. See a dermatologist if, over time, you have documented your hair loss (where on your head? Approximately how many per day?) and any medical, drug or lifestyle changes you've experienced (become a vegetarian, say or started a new contraceptive pill.) In the meantime, check out the following facts on normal hair growth in this article. More

Cancer Studies Uncover Link Between RHAMM Protein and Skin Rejuvenation
from Cosmetic Surgery Times
Researchers at the University of California’s Berkeley Lab have found that a protein linked to the spread of several human cancers may also have potential for the elimination of wrinkles and rejuvenation of the skin, reports Medical News Today. If their study is on the mark, the researchers say, treatment with controlled concentrations of the protein — dubbed RHAMM for Receptor for Hyaluronan Mediated Motility — could eventually replace surgical procedures or injections in accomplishing skin rejuvenation. More

On Pins and Needles Waiting for Reloxin
from RealSelf.com
Everyone is on pins and needles (pun intended) waiting for Reloxin, especially Allergan, the maker of Botox Cosmetic. The Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery published a new study evaluating the long-term safety of Reloxin for repeated use in moderate to severe glabellar lines (forehead wrinkles) over thirteen months. More

An Expression of Doubt About Facials
from The New York Times
Aestheticians and spas have long promoted routine facials as required maintenance for radiant skin. But dermatologists don’t necessarily agree. Today’s bloated and breathless spa menus promise more than a mere facial can deliver, dermatologists say, and have people thinking that monthly facials can be their first line of defense against wrinkles. More

Botox: Does It Make You Happy or Sad?
from Allure
A new study from Holland is getting tons of hype. It suggests that Botox may lead to depression—not because there's something wrong with the substance, but because freezing the expressive muscles on your face can cause you to internalize too many emotions. In the study, 30 people were shown gruesome images. Half were asked to keep their faces neutral, the others were instructed to show their feelings. The ones who stayed expressionless had more negative, depressive outlooks. One thing worth mentioning: no Botox was used in the study. It's just conjecture. More