American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Finds Laser Treatments on the Rise
from Los Angeles Times
 Acccording to the AACS 2008 Procedural Survey, cosmetic laser treatments have dramatically increased over the past three years. Males electing to have laser resurfacing has increased by 456 percent while females receiving the procedure is up 215 percent. More
Can an Injection Make a Better Impression?
from WFLX
If you're finding getting a new job is harder than it looks, it may be because of your looks. With so many employers looking to hire younger, less expensive candidates, a growing number of people are giving more than their resume a face-lift. A 2008 survey by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery showed two-thirds of American plastic surgeons treated men and women hoping to stay competitive in the work force.
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Botox Alternative May Safely Smooth Forehead Lines
from U.S. News & World Report
A new type of Botox drug called Reloxin appears safe and effective in reducing forehead wrinkles, a new study finds. The use of Botox to reduce forehead wrinkles and frown lines has long been a mainstay of cosmetic medicine. The medication works by preventing face muscles from contracting, an effect that lasts for several months. More
Liposuction Guidelines: An Extra Layer of Protection and More Safety for Patients
from Cosmetic Surgery Times
Surgeons who perform liposuction ideally have extensive training and routines that guide them through procedures, but in following established guidelines for liposuction, doctors can have an important added layer of protection — and an organized method of procedures — that could be critical if and when physicians find themselves in the spot of having to defend themselves, according to Ronald A. Fragen, M.D. More
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Intraoral Approach to Filler Injections may Offer Novel Take on Technique
from Cosmetic Surgery Times
There is no shortage of filler injection methods which employ a wide variety of needle angles, but some practitioners are avoiding the transcutaneous approach altogether and instead are injecting filler from inside the mouth — a technique they say holds some substantive benefits. More
Lasers in Dermatology
from Dermatology Times
All the attention garnered by medical lasers’ aesthetic indications has overshadowed the fact that lasers’ utility for treating medical conditions continues to grow, an expert says. Among U.S. medical applications, photodynamic therapy (PDT) ranks as probably the most important underused laser technology, says Jill Waibel, M.D. More
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