Wrinkle-Blasting Laser Treatments Soar
from Live Science
A cosmetic surgery technique called laser resurfacing is soaring in popularity as men and women flock to clinics to get their wrinkles smoothed out. Over the past three years, the number of procedures has increased 456 percent among men and 215 percent among women, according to new numbers released today by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. More

New Wrinkle-Reducing Drug May Put a Crease in the Botox Market
from Health News
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How Much Does Breast Augmentation Cost?
from Breast Augmentation Toronto
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Recession Affects Medical Procedures
from The State-Journal Register
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Botox Alternative May Safely Smooth Forehead Lines
from U.S. News & World Report
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Call her a Recessionista
from Winnipeg Sun
Tight times are putting the squeeze on Antonella Bruno's spending, but she won't scrimp on putting her best face forward. Call her a recessionista, Bruno, 54, has cut back on clothing purchases, facials and eating out so she can keep up appearances -- and her Botox injections. "I'm cutting back on treats so I can treat my face," says the attractive master colourist and makeup artist. More

Cancer Studies Uncover Link Between RHAMM Protein and Skin Rejuvenation
from Cosmetic Surgery Times
Researchers at the University of California’s Berkeley Lab have found that a protein linked to the spread of several human cancers may also have potential for the elimination of wrinkles and rejuvenation of the skin, reports Medical News Today. If their study is on the mark, the researchers say, treatment with controlled concentrations of the protein — dubbed RHAMM for Receptor for Hyaluronan Mediated Motility — could eventually replace surgical procedures or injections in accomplishing skin rejuvenation. More