Enhanced Efficacy of Photodynamic Therapy after Fractional Resurfacing: Fractional Photodynamic Rejuvenation
from PCI Journal
Many nonablative lasers and light treatments are available to reduce the signs of photodamage. A newer technique, fractional resurfacing has shown improvement in rhytides without the prolonged healing time that is necessary with ablative resurfacing. More

As Doctors Cater to Looks, Skin Patients Wait
from The New York Times
Dr. Donald Richey, a dermatologist in Chico, Calif., has two office telephone numbers: calls to the number for patients seeking an appointment for skin conditions like acne and psoriasis often go straight to voice mail, but a full-time staff member fields calls on the dedicated line for cosmetic patients seeking beauty treatments like Botox. More

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Laser Resurfacung: Lasting Wrinkle Fix?
from WebMD
Laser resurfacing of the skin may be an effective long-lasting wrinkle treatment, but there may be drawbacks for some. A new study shows laser resurfacing using a carbon dioxide laser reduced the appearance of wrinkles by 45 percent more than two years after treatment. More

Some Doctors Say Stem Cells Make for Better Facelifts
from NBC11
The theory is that stem cells, being young, might work better and last longer than other wrinkle-reducing injections, NBC's Dr. Bruce Hensel reported. More

Fat Injections - The New Trend in Facial Plastic Surgery
from Medical News Today
Dr. Michael Law, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Raleigh, N.C., sees patients from all parts of the world seeking natural looking plastic surgery. "Fat grafting has changed the results of facial plastic surgery dramatically. Traditional facelifts simply do not provide the natural result of microfat grafting," says Dr. Law. More

Economic Woes Aren’t Deterring Prospective Cosmetic Surgery Patients
from Cosmetic Surgery Times
A flagging economy and skyrocketing gas prices apparently aren’t stopping Americans from seeking cosmetic procedures, reports news source Cleveland.com. More

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