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AAFPRS 10th International Symposium for Facial Plastic Surgery—Full Program Now Available
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The 10th International Symposium—sponsored by the AAFPRS Foundation in conjunction with the IFFPSS is a comprehensive academic program incorporates in-depth knowledge of all aspects of facial plastic surgery. There are 108 focused learning opportunities, 20 breakfast meetings and six major plenary sessions conducted by distinguished faculty from around
the globe covering the full scope of our specialty. Combined with an enhanced video learning center, this meeting is an exceptional educational experience for all. MORE
A Message from AAFPRS
If you missed the live webcast of Dr. Donn Chatham's report on the survey results about the economy's impact on patient treatment decisions, you have a chance to see it on the Academy's Web site this week. Women between the ages of 30-69 who are considering facial plastic surgery were asked about the treatment options they will be considering in the next two years. More
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Gov. Schwarzenegger closes door California dream of unlimited plastic surgery
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For a century now, the world has flocked to California's shores in search of that golden promise of no-questions-asked, no-eyebrows-raised, plastic surgery on demand. But thanks to one flailing Governor, the sun has now set on that dream.
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Own stem cells help boy with rare condition grow new cheekbones
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In a groundbreaking tissue engineering procedure,
doctors in the U.S. used the patient's own stem cells to help a 14-year old boy with a rare rare genetic condition that left him with underdeveloped and partly missing cheekbones grow new facial bone. They say the successful operation vastly increases the reconstructive surgery options available to patients with facial bone disfigurements, including those who have been in car accidents, soldiers injured in battle, and also patients with inherited diseases. More
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Smartlipo techniques gently heat skin from the inside out for exceptional facial tissue tightening.Smartlipo provides a longer lasting alternative to injections with less recovery.
Why is Smartlipo perfectly suited to target trouble spots on the face and neck? Click here.
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Night creams in sync with the body's clock?
The New York Times Share
These days, even resting hours are meant to be productive. Build more muscle then burn extra calories while you sleep. Invest wisely, and get rich as you snooze. And if beauty marketers are to be believed, no woman should let a night pass without slathering on a face cream dedicated to repairing her skin from dusk till dawn.
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Botox sponge treats intrinsic rhinitis
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Injecting botulinum toxin (botox) to treat intrinsic or allergic rhinitis may be a thing of the past as researchers have now shown that sponges soaked in botox are equally effective in treating the condition. The research, published in BioMed Central's open access journal Head & Face Medicine, offers a potential needle-free treatment to the millions of people who suffer from rhinitis.
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Pellevé is the newest innovation in skin tightening, recently FDA-cleared to treat facial wrinkles without surgery. Using radiowaves, the Pellevé system heats the deep layers of the skin, causing collagen to contract and tighten. After treatment, the skin begins to produce new collagen, improving skin firmness and resulting in a naturally refreshed
appearance.
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