News on Cosmetic Medicine

What Are the Safest and Best Facial Skin Tightening Procedures?

2010-03-14T21:37:36Z

Opinions vary about the best facial skin tightening procedures. Personally, I want effective treatments that are unaccompanied by risks.<br><br>The risk/benefit ratio is used by researchers to evaluate drugs and in-office cosmetic procedures, alike. Ideally, there would be no risks, only benefits, but as you will see below, practically all of the popular treatments are accompanied by risks.<br><br>After reading the information here, you might still decide to take your ...

Nipped. Tucked. You?

2010-03-10T21:15:10Z

<div><p></p><p>As an undercover police detective, Joe, 36, was used to becoming other people. His life depended on looking the part convincingly. But when he looked at himself in the mirror, he didn’t always like what he saw. A regular at the gym five days a week, Joe was by no means overweight. But despite his workouts, he still wasn’t well defined. At the gym, he was afraid to take off his shirt, favoring loose sweats instead. A little bit “chunky” is how a fellow worko...

Microdermabrasion - The Affordable Instant Face Lift

2010-03-11T01:07:59Z

You do not have to break the bank in order to look more youthful. You can go for a non-surgical option that produces real results. Microdermabrasion is a non-surgical cosmetic procedure, often referred to as an instant face lift. During this procedure the dead upper most layer of skin, called the stratum corneum is partly or completely removed using the process of abrasion.<br><br>This abrasion process will cause sun damaged skin, discolored skin, scars, dark spots, and fine lines...

Cambodia PM warns of cosmetic surgery dangers

2010-03-02T10:19:08Z

<div><p>Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen on Tuesday warned women to beware of dubious standards in the country's booming cosmetic surgery industry, in which doctors often practise without licences.</p><p>Despite a sluggish economy in Cambodia from the global financial crisis, health experts say the business of cosmetic surgery, including nose jobs and breast enlargements, has doubled or even tripled in recent years.</p>...

Woman seeks "Jessica Alba" makeover to win back lover

2010-02-22T11:51:32Z

<div><p>SHANGHAI (Reuters) - A Chinese woman is seeking extensive plastic surgery to look like U.S. actress Jessica Alba, mainly because she hopes to win back her boyfriend who she said always wished she looked more like the Hollywood star.&...

Woman says sex-change tax battle also helps others

2010-02-22T12:29:11Z

<div><p>A woman who battled the IRS over a tax deduction for the costs of her sex-change operation says she feels like she won a victory for all transgender people.</p><p>Rhiannon O'Donnabhain (oh-DON'-oh-vin), who was born a man, sued the Internal Revenue Service in 2007 after the agency rejected a $5,000 deduction for about $25,000 in medical expenses associat...

A Rhinoplasty Procedure Will Boost Your Self-confidence

2010-02-22T12:47:44Z

You may be someone who thinks that your nose is really horrible. Looking at popular college kids with their perfect features and athletic bodies, you feel ugly. You spend hours in front of the mirror looking at your flaws ' especially your nose. Perhaps someone has said cruel things about your appearance. If you search online about nose surgery, the word rhinoplasty will come up.<br><br>To make you feel better about yourself, people may say that a large nose adds c...

Allergan receives FDA OK for new Juvederm version

2010-02-22T12:59:54Z

<div id="subtitle">Allergan receives FDA approval for new version of dermal filler Juvederm</div><div><p>Drugmaker Allergan Inc. said Monday regulators have approved Juvederm XC, a new version of its Juvederm dermal filler.</p><p>The Irvine, Ca...

What is Botox Cosmetics and What Are Its Side Effects?

2010-02-22T14:14:47Z

The typical consumer is probably familiar with the term "botox". He or she also probably knows that it?s a form of cosmetic surgery for ageing. However, the knowledge probably stops there. This article will attempt to educate you as to what is meant when someone says they have had or are interested in receiving botox treatments.<br><br>The term Botox comes from the combination of 2 words: Botulinum toxin, a possibly poisono...

What is Cosmetic Surgery and What Are the Procedures and Treatments?

2010-02-22T15:36:19Z

Cosmetic Surgery - Definition and Overview<br><br>According to the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery is a subspecialty of medication and surgery that uniquely restricts itself to the enhancement of show through surgical and medical examination methods. It's specifically related with observing normal show, restoring it, or enhancing it beyond the me...

How To Choose A Breast Implant That Will Result In A More Natural Look

2010-02-22T16:07:13Z

Breast Enlargement Surgery is a medical procedure that involves enlarging a woman?s breasts. An implant that is either made of saline or silicone is inserted in the breasts. The procedure is normally performed on women who want supple and shapely breasts, or to increase breast size following a mastectomy. When women have breast implant surgery, they normally want breasts that look natural. There are a number of ways a woman can ensure that the result of their breast implant surgery will provi...

Salon Owner Gets Jail Time for Using Fake Botox

2010-02-22T17:16:09Z

<div id="subtitle">Women injected with unknown substance</div><div><p>An Issaquah, Washington, salon owner is going to prison for 13 months for a felony count of misbranding of a drug while held for sale and two misdemeanor counts of receipt &amp; proffered delivery of an adulterated device. </p><p>Xin He, aka Faith He, must also undergo one year of supervi...

Find Out If You Should Actually Undergo Cosmetic Surgical Procedure!

2010-02-22T17:51:48Z

Author: Arush Keerthi

Usually cosmetic surgery is something that is preferred by women. No doubt men too undergo the procedure. However, it is women who always outnumber where this kind of procedure is concerned. It is basically done to enhance the features. Most of the people wish to look good. They try out various methods in this pursuit.

When everything else fails, they resort to cosmetic surgery. You will not be given a go ahead as soon as you approach a s...

Are You Truly Prepared - Both Mentally and Physically, To Have a Breast Lift?

2010-02-22T18:18:27Z

Breast lift surgeries can turn back the aging clock on a woman's breasts. For a few thousand dollars, all women can have a new and improved look for their aging, sagging breasts. Before you undergo surgery, however, you should thoroughly prepare yourself for the procedure.<br><br>When a woman is young, large breasts can greatly enhance her sex appeal and her self confidence. But as she ages, those very same breasts can do the exact opposite: when they start to sag ...

Would You Prefer a Temporary Breast Lift or a Permanent One?

2010-02-22T18:18:59Z

Most older women have sagging breasts, at least to some extent. This is particularly true after women enter their 30's and beyond. Thankfully, the modern world does have a solution.<br><br>Aging is an unavoidable experience for all of us. The fact is, beauty fades with time. For women, one particular form of aging is breast sagging and drooping. Once a woman enters her thirties, sagging and drooping become more and more evident. This is particularly true if she has...

What is the Difference Between Silicone, Saline, And Cohesive Gel Implants?

2010-02-22T18:19:00Z

Women all over the globe are opting to have breast augmentation surgery. Women who live within the United States currently have only two choices for the procedure: silicone gel implants and saline breast implants. If you live outside of the United States, more than likely you have a third option for your breast augmentation procedure: cohesive gel implants (also called "gummy bear" breast implants).<br><br>A...

Things You Didn't Know About Tummy Tuck Surgery

2010-02-22T19:29:34Z

Everybody wants to look beautiful and sexy. An unsightly belly is a nightmare to both men and women everywhere. The protruding piece of flesh can destroy an otherwise great dress or suit and it can cause problems when buying clothes that fit.<br><br>The most terrifying of all is the prospect of wearing a swimsuit! Imagine that piece of sagging wrinkled skin spilling over the top of your trunks or bikini bottom for everyone to see!<br><br&gt...

Commonly Involved Areas Of Liposuction Include Thighs, Trunk, Abdomen, Waist, And Upper Arms

2010-02-22T21:14:36Z

Author: Dave Stringham

You may be a good candidate for a liposuction procedure if you have excess subcutaneous fat, which is resistant to exercise and diet. Liposuction may also be something you desire if you would like to change the contours of your body. The most common areas on the body that liposuction is performed on are the armpits and upper arms, male breast/chest, the anterior part of the neck, thighs, waist, hips, ankles, calves, and trunk. Most patients who recei...

Cytori gets FDA approval for PureGraft system

2010-02-22T23:30:04Z

<div id="subtitle">Cytori gets FDA OK to sell device to remove body fat and re-inject it in about 15 minutes</div><div><p>Cytori Therapeutics Inc. said Friday it received approval to sell its PureGraft system, which can remove fat tissue from a patient and prepare it for re-injection in about 15 minutes.</p><p>Cytori said PureGraft is...

Medical beauty therapies on the mend: IMCAS

2010-02-22T23:46:18Z

<div><p>PARIS (Reuters) - Medical beauty treatment sales will be on the mend again in the next years after a decline of about 15 percent in 2009, with more women looking for natural-looking touch-ups and pampering in increasingly popular medical spas.</p><p>IMCAS, the International Master Course on Aging Skin, expects beauty therapies including laser treatments, breast enlarg...