Archive for January, 2010

Cold Laser Comb Promises Home Baldness Therapy

Cold Laser Comb Promises Home Baldness Therapy

The LaserComb® uses low-level or cold-light laser to deliver what its maker calls photobiostimulation to prevent hair loss and regrow hair.

Dysport Injectable Approved for Use against Facial Wrinkles

Dysport Injectable Approved for Use against Facial Wrinkles

A new weapon in the battle against facial wrinkles has emerged with the approval of Dysport®, a muscle-relaxing injectable that may pick up where Botox® Cosmetic leaves off.

Life Cycle of Breast Implants Difficult to Predict

Life Cycle of Breast Implants Difficult to Predict

Most women considering breast implants want to know how long they can be expected to last. There is no simple answer. It could be as little as five years, or as long as 20 years or more.

Cosmetic Surgeon Uses Botox for Baldness Treatment

Cosmetic Surgeon Uses Botox for Baldness Treatment

A Beverly Hills cosmetic surgeon thinks Botox® Cosmetic might provide a cure for baldness.

New Device for Faster Cleaning of Fat Grafts Approved by FDA

New Device for Faster Cleaning of Fat Grafts Approved by FDA

A new device for cleaning fat grafts used in cosmetic body contouring has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Donor Rib Cartilage Has History of Success in Nasal Reconstructive Surgery

Donor Rib Cartilage Has History of Success in Nasal Reconstructive Surgery

Medical experts say irradiated rib cartilage taken from cadavers works well as a material for nasal reconstructive plastic surgery, known as rhinoplasty.

UK Plastic Surgeons Using BOTOX for Temporary Breast Enhancements

UK Plastic Surgeons Using BOTOX for Temporary Breast Enhancements

Plastic surgeons in the United Kingdom are now using BOTOX® Cosmetic to make women's breasts appear younger and fuller.