Archive for August 09, 2007

BOTOX® Parties – A Dangerous Trend?

BOTOX® Parties – A Dangerous Trend?

BOTOX® parties generally consist of a small gathering of people at someone’s home, complete with a physician, vials of BOTOX® Cosmetic, and sterilized needles. The procedure is performed in a party-like environment, which can lessen the tension and make the patient feel more relaxed.

Breast Implant Popularity by Region

Breast Implant Popularity by Region

Statistics show that more people get breast implants in the Mountain, Pacific, and South Atlantic regions of the United States. What makes breast augmentation more popular in these regions than in others?

The Unaging Eye – Getting Older Doesn’t Have to Mean Losing Your Vision

The Unaging Eye – Getting Older Doesn’t Have to Mean Losing Your Vision

First, it became more difficult for you to see the road clearly while driving at night. Then, as you read the newspaper each morning, the text seemed as if it were becoming smaller and fuzzier. And the last time you went out for dinner, you blamed the dim lights for your inability to read the menu.

Human Growth Hormone for Anti-Aging Treatment

Human Growth Hormone for Anti-Aging Treatment

Lured by the treatment’s promises of combating the concrete physical and hormonal signs of aging, patients undergoing HGH treatment seek to undo the effects of time by augmenting levels of naturally depleted GH for astronomical prices.

Teens and LASIK

Teens and LASIK

For millions of teenage boys and girls, undergoing LASIK surgery may be as desirable as going to the prom with the date of their dreams. Yet, unfortunately for those under 18, LASIK may be as unattainable as that fantasy date.

Foods That Turn Back the Clock

Foods That Turn Back the Clock

For years, scientists have been telling us that a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables is the key to long-lasting health. If you need further motivation to start filling your meals with these wholesome foods, however, this may be it: The same foods that are great for your health can also do wonders for your skin.

Is Bariatric Surgery the Solution for Obese Teens?

Is Bariatric Surgery the Solution for Obese Teens?

The number of adolescents who have undergone bariatric surgery has been steadily increasing, having tripled in recent years. According to new research, many teenagers are now considering surgery as a viable way to combat obesity and the physical, emotional, and social problems it can cause.

Natural Breast Tissue Grown From Stem Cells

Natural Breast Tissue Grown From Stem Cells

While many women want to increase the size and fullness of their breasts, some find the unnatural shape and “obvious look” of silicone and saline breast implants unappealing. Have scientists discovered a way for these women to grow their own breast tissue?

Breast Implants and Pregnancy: 5 Things You Should Know

Breast Implants and Pregnancy: 5 Things You Should Know

Most breast implants have a soft silicone shell filled with saline water. Many implanted medical devices are made from this same nonreactive material. Breast implants do not harm or pose a risk to normal pregnancy in any way.

The Baby Boomers' Menu of Cosmetic Surgery Options

The Baby Boomers' Menu of Cosmetic Surgery Options

The needs of the Baby Boomer generation have spurred a whole new dimension in cosmetic surgery. This menu of options covers the special requests of people in their 30s to 50s, who do not need extensive procedures but rather subtle refreshers to fight the physical signs of stress, parenting, careers, and lifestyles.

Advances in Cosmetic Dermatology

Advances in Cosmetic Dermatology

Cosmetic dermatology is an ever-evolving science, and safe new treatments are developed regularly. This article will update you on some of the most revolutionary treatments for skin rejuvenation, stretch marks, and hyperhidrosis (excessive perspiration).

Mesotherapy Injections Can Melt Fat Away

Mesotherapy Injections Can Melt Fat Away

There’s a new method here in the United States that can help you get rid of fat and cellulite. It’s called Mesotherapy and it involves injecting small amounts of medication and/or vitamins into the mesoderm, the middle layer of the skin.

Cosmetic Vacations in South Africa

Cosmetic Vacations in South Africa

Cosmetic vacations to South Africa have proven to be appealing to both the local and international visitor, especially with the rising cost of plastic surgery in Europe and the US. One burgeoning center for cosmetic vacationers is Cape Town, which was recently voted by readers of Conde Naste Traveller Magazine as the number one value-for-money city in the world.

Flaxseed For Dry Eyes

Flaxseed For Dry Eyes

Many ophthalmologists are now proactive and aggressively address postoperative dryness with all of their LASIK patients. The first step is educating them on how they can reduce the risk of postoperative dryness.