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Facial Reconstruction After Skin Cancer Surgery
from About.com
In the United States alone, over one million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed every year, and that number seems to be steadily on the rise. Moreover, it is estimated that 93 percent to 97 percent of all skin cancer occurs on a highly visible part of the body such as the head, face, ears, neck, hands, and arms. It’s not hard to understand why this is the case, considering the fact that these are the parts of the body which typically receive the most sun exposure. The good new about skin cancer is that early detection means a near 99 percent survival rate. The survival rate drops steadily in proportion to how far the cancer has spread at the time of detection, so regular screenings More    

Your Best Face: Beautiful Skin at 40 and Beyond
from MSNBC
The best skin of your life may well be ahead of you. Sure, with each passing decade, you face fresh challenges in your quest for a radiant complexion: There are the newfound crow's feet in your 40s, the postmenopausal dryness in your 50s, and the sagging that sets in by your 60s. But the right products and procedures will prepare you to meet these challenges head-on. More    

There are Untold Benefits to Combining Laser Modalities
from Cosmetic Surgery Times
Effectively treating vascular and pigmented lesions — from common facial telangiectasias to more challenging hemangiomas — relies on identifying the appropriate tools and then honing one's technique to achieve the best results. However, more often than not, patients want to make the most of their sessions by undergoing concomitant facial resurfacing to improve wrinkles and texture changes related to repeated sun exposure. More    

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The New Face of Plastic Surgery in Iraq
from Los Angeles Times
There was a time when Baghdad's reconstructive surgeons were rushed off their feet trying to repair the terrible disfigurements caused by war. These days, they're just as likely to find themselves giving Botox injections or performing nose jobs, as Iraqis take advantage of the calmer conditions to enhance their looks. The trend has been fueled largely by the arrival of satellite television, which since 2003 has beamed into Iraqi living rooms the glamorous Egyptian and Lebanese celebrities who are reputed to keep regular appointments with their cosmetic surgeons. More    

Fake It on the Chin: Lunchtime Liposuction for Your Jawline Has Never Been Trendier
from Daily Mail
The only problem most of us face with our chins is the occasional hormonal spot. Nothing a dab of tea tree oil, a pair of tweezers and a magnifying mirror can't solve. But what about the double chin? When no amount of cream, facial exercises or dieting helps, cosmetic surgeons come to the rescue. More    

Rejection Fuels Interest in Cosmetic Surgery
from Cosmetic Surgery Times
Researchers here say they have found that people who feel sensitive to rejection based on physical appearance are more likely to express interest in having cosmetic surgery than those who are less sensitive to appearance-based rejection. This effect is particularly true when people recall negative comments about their physical appearance, reports news source Science Daily. More    

Performing Cosmetic Surgery Prepares Military Docs to Aid Wounded Soldiers
from The Plastic Surgery Channel
Performing cosmetic surgery may seem an unlikely duty for the doctors stations at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. But, by practicing plastic surgery techniques stateside, these military surgeons are better prepared to treat soldiers injured in combat overseas. More