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Archive for August, 2007
Combining Intacs® and C3-R® in the Treatment of Keratoconus
For those suffering from progressive keratoconus, there is now a treatment to halt the progression of the disorder and prevent future deterioration of the cornea: C3-R®.
What is Labioplasty?
As with those who request a breast reduction to alter the shape and size of disproportionately large breasts, many women are now requesting labia reduction and reshaping to improve their self-esteem and quality of life.
“Dry Mouth” Destruction - Xerostomia
Over the past several months we have noticed an increase in the number of patients complaining of dry mouth and the devastating effects this condition is having on their oral health.
Could Your Health Problem Be TMJ Related?
Are headaches, vertigo, or ringing ears bothering you? TMJ disorder – dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint – could be to blame for months, even years, of pain.
Hear All About It: Monitor Your Hearing at a Young Age to Prevent Further Loss
If you are in your thirties or older and have never had a hearing test, it’s time to visit a licensed audiologist.
Zap That Fat with External Liposuction
The perfect plastic surgery debuts in North America: External Liposuction. UltraShape™, an Israel-based company, has developed a liposuction machine that dissolves fat cells non-invasively.
Permanent Makeup – Special Effects for the Face
Imagine no longer having to buy expensive, top-of-the-line eyeliner and concealer to keep your face looking fresh and beautiful. But is permanent makeup worth it?
Plastic Surgery Gives the Bony-fingered a Hand
Age spots, veins, and hollowness in the hands can now be injected, lasered, or peeled away with cosmetic procedures designed to keep a grandmother’s hands as smooth and sexy as a wedding ring model’s.
Your Body Is Your Medium, Your Body Is Your Art
From neck elongation and corsetry to piercing, tattoos, and body building, human beings have long treated their bodies as a form of art. As technology advances, so does the ability of humans to modify their bodies in increasingly extreme ways.
Minimize Your Child’s Need for Braces with Early Orthodontic Treatment
By having your child undergo orthodontic treatment early, often by age seven, you may be able to reduce or even eliminate his or her need for braces or surgery later in life.
Revisiting the “Gay Gene”: Does It Exist? Can—and Should—It Be Reversed?
Some scientists are claiming that they may be able to identify the genetic predisposition toward homosexuality in fetuses and test-tube embryos. Some speculate further, claiming that eventually there may be a way to reverse homosexuality in utero.
As if We Needed More Reasons to Love BOTOX® Therapy: Treatment of TMJ Disorder and Jaw Tension
By now, most everyone is familiar with the benefits of BOTOX® therapy for the treatment of fine lines and wrinkles on the face. But did you know that some dentists are now certified to use BOTOX® injections as a solution for jaw pain and tension, and TMJ disorder?
What You Should Know Before You Decide To Tan
Researchers, dermatologists, physicians and surgeons all agree that tanning is harmful to your health. Despite this people continue to lie out in the sun or hit the local tanning salon. But before you head off to the beach, remember that protecting your skin is key to maintaining a healthy lifestyle and appearance.
Addiction: From Drugs to Donuts, Brain Activity May be the Key
Researchers are gathering a body of evidence that supports a link between overeating and brain activity associated with addictive behaviors. Studies conclude that changes and variations in brain metabolism, reward sensitivity, and dopamine receptors may affect obese people’s desire to overeat.