Cosmetic Surgery Feels Knife of Economy
from The Washington Times
A recent survey of members by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery found that more than half the surgeons had concerns about what they thought was deceptive or false advertising by other doctors. Many nonmedical personnel have begun performing procedures - particularly noninvasive ones, which still can have complications - with very little training. More

'Patient Guide' Series Takes the Gibberish Out of Medicine
from Yahoo! Finance
It can be difficult for patients looking for information to find professional advice without having to wade through pages of medical jargon or shameless propaganda. The "Patient Guide" series from W.J. Sonnier Publishing is taking the gibberish out of medicine and offering straightforward, professional information in terms patients can understand. More

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In China, Job Seekers are Resorting to Plastic Surgery
from Los Angeles Times
In the U.S., the recession has led to a steep drop in cosmetic surgeries, which generally aren't paid for by health insurers. Nose jobs aren't covered in China either, but that's not stopping consumers here. Job hunters know that a pleasing face helps to get a foot in the door. More

Laser Effective in Treating Postsurgical Skin Discoloration
from Modern Medicine
Pulsed-dye laser is an effective treatment for facial skin discoloration from ecchymoses following cosmetic surgery, according to a report in the March/April issue of the Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery. More