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About Face: Specialty News for AAFPRS Members
Jan. 12, 2010
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Skin tone is key to aging process, not wrinkles
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These days, aging has become synonymous with wrinkles, therefore most of the efforts of the cosmetic industry are focused on banishing them. However, women should perhaps think twice before spending a small fortune on anti-wrinkle creams, as new studies have revealed that it's actually skin tone that gives away one’s age and not wrinkles alone, the Telegraph informs. More



Face transplants available to wounded veterans
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Face transplant surgery will be available to wounded war veterans, thanks to a new multimillion dollar contract awarded by the U.S. Department of Defense. Currently, less than ten face transplants have been performed worldwide, but eight more are expected to be performed in the next 18 months. More


Skin preparations decrease risk of surgical-site infections
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Simple preoperative skin preparations may significantly reduce the risk of surgical-site infections, according to two studies in the Jan. 7 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. More




Plastic surgeons find customers are seeking lower-cost treatments
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In the fall season opener of "Nip/Tuck," the sleek Los Angeles office of McNamara/Troy sat forlorn and empty, a voice-over reminding that when times are tough, one of the first things to go is the luxury of elective cosmetic surgery. That same scene could be played out in plastic surgeons' offices all over, as people seem to be passing up big-ticket beauty procedures—face-lifts, liposuction, breast augmentation—and seeking less expensive ways to achieve beauty ideals. More


FDA cracks down on spa and beauty device maker
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The FDA has announced a consent decree with medical device manufacturer Sybaritic that requires the company to cease production and distribution of laser surgery, dermatological, and spa devices until it complies with the agency's quality standards. More


Post-rhinoplasty soft tissue fillers warrant cautious use
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Soft tissue fillers can be used to smooth out post-rhinoplasty deformities, but silicone should be avoided and other fillers applied with extreme caution, according to an article in the November/December issue of the Aesthetic Surgery Journal. More
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