The Hollywood Beauty Secret, Out at Last
from Los Angeles Times
 As the fear of hard economic times infects, yes, even Hollywood, plastic surgeons and beauty consultants are pitching lower-cost alternatives to pricey face-lifts: Botox, lasers and all variety of creams, some of which reporter Shari Roan explored in one L.A. Times story on stem cell ingredients. More
Economic Wrinkles Force Beauty Conscious to Cut Back
from Boston Herald
The tough economy is cause for furrowed brows - and furry ones, too.
As gas and grocery prices soar, things are getting ugly for the beauty industry, as more women limit or give up waxings, colorings, manicures and injections.
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Want a Face-Lift? First, Better Stop Smoking
from The New York Times
For the last five to 10 years, many plastic and cosmetic surgeons have refused to operate on smokers, especially those seeking a face-lift, tummy tuck, or breast-lift — procedures that require skin to be shifted. More
Miami Ranks Fourth in Most Nipped & Tucked Cities
from CBS4
Men's Health magazine has ranked 100 of the country's most major cities by the amount of cosmetic surgeries performed, the number of people admitting to having Botox, and the number of plastic surgeons and cosmetic dentists per capita. More
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New Technology Increasingly Used in Home Beauty Treatments
from Fresh News
Cosmetic institutes and dermatologists have long been able to meet customers’ demands for special beauty treatments. They’ve been known to offer botox shots during the lunch hour and an assortment of laser treatments and peelings using cumbersome appliances. Now, manufacturers are offering devices that could take over private bathrooms everywhere. Beauty tools such as the ultrasound skin buffer and the electric pimple killer are expected to find a place in bathrooms alongside creams and sprays. More
More People Take Time Off for Face-Lifts
from Swindon Advertiser
Bosses need to make sure they know their rights as more people request sick pay, while they take time off for cosmetic surgery. The warning comes from Malcolm Gregory, partner and employment specialist at Swindon’s Withy King Solicitors. He has seen a rise in inquiries from employers checking their rights as more staff elect to have face-lifts and liposuction. According to Gregory the area of cosmetic and elective surgery and sick leave entitlement is a potential minefield. More
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