Palomar Says FDA Approved At-home Wrinkle Laser
from The Associated Press via Forbes
Palomar Medical Technologies Inc. said Friday it has received approval to market a home-use laser device to treat wrinkles around the eyes. More

Liposuction Using Water
from Fox News – Portland
It helps many slim down, but liposuction isn't easy. It requires anesthesia and often leads to swelling, pain and days of bruising. New technology is helping patients look leaner without the long recovery -- and the secret ingredient is water. More

NPSF Patient Safety Research Grants: Request for Proposals
from NPSF
NPSF is calling for letters of intent to conduct research and development in patient safety. The National Patient Safety Foundation's Research Grants Program seeks to stimulate new, innovative projects directed toward enhancing patient safety in the United States. More

Today's Interconnectivity Can Also Put Patient Data in Jeopardy
from Cosmetic Surgery Times
The task of keeping patient records private, which once amounted to little more than keeping filing cabinets under lock and key, has become a major responsibility in the age of electronic health records, and one need only scan recent headlines to understand why. More

New Micro-beam Laser Vaporizes Lines, Wrinkles, Age Spots and Results Last Years
from Chattah Box
A new method of anti-aging skin care has been developed by the University of Michigan, and it is offering the first real step in total laser treatment. The treatment works to create a natural process which builds up collagen and is a non-surgical skin resurfacing using a fractionated carbon dioxide laser. More

Botox Injections Can Significantly Improve Quality of Life for People with Overactive Bladders
from Physorg.com
A study published in the June issue of BJU International shows that patients who had Botox injections to control bladder problems reported significant improvements in their lives as well as their symptoms for at least 24 weeks. More

Total Body Lift
from Cosmetic Surgery Times
Plastic surgeons who perform a total body lift operation, which combines several individual operations, must have the skill and confidence in performing the individual operations before embarking on combined surgery, says one plastic surgeon. More

Cosmetic Bargains
from WGN-TV
As more job seekers face off for employment in a competitive market, some are turning to a few cosmetic tools of the trade to boost their confidence and gain an edge ... without going under the knife or spending the money they are trying to save! More