A facial filler needs a dose of patience
The New York Times
Sculptra, a long-lasting filler that has been used since 2004 to plump the cheeks of H.I.V.-positive patients with facial wasting, is finally having its cosmetic debut. In July, the Food and Drug Administration approved Sculptra Aesthetic — as the cosmetic version is named — for use to improve the appearance of nose-to-lip wrinkles, horizontal chin wrinkles and so-called marionette lines that frame lips. More

Rhinoplasty patients typically want the 'ideal nose'
Mondern Medicine
Rhinoplasty patients typically want results in line with the ideal parameters established by Powell and Humphreys, a common reference for the procedure, and computer imaging can help define patients' preferences, according to a study published in the Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery. More

Markups continue on Senate Finance Panel's health care reform bill

The Senate Finance Committee continued mark-ups for its draft health reform bill, Reuters reports. According to CongressDaily, committee Chair Max Baucus, D-Mont., offered an optimistic outlook for the bill. He said, "We have debated, we have questioned, we have prodded at times, and we have discussed -- and discussed," adding, "Most important, we continue to move forward." More

Explosion of hard-sell 'nip and tuck' is attacked by top surgeon
The Scotsman
Clinics are using "aggressive marketing" to encourage people to undergo often major cosmetic procedures, a leading surgeon has warned. More

All in vein: New varicose veins treatments work quickly
The Miami Herald
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