Job Hunters Put Their Best Faces Forward
the Miami Herald
Some South Floridians who just recently snagged jobs believe their fresher faces helped put an end to their unemployment. A survey by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery found that 75 percent of physicians said they had performed facial plastic surgery on patients who said they wanted to stay competitive in the workplace. More

Neck Rejuvenation: Fractional CO2 Laser is Valuable Tool
the Dermatology Times
Ablative fractional CO2 laser resurfacing offers an effective technique for neck rejuvenation with a very low risk of adverse events, according to Lori Brightman, M.D., at the annual meeting of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. More

Generation Y Using Botox as Often as Hair Dye
Fox News
While their older counterparts are more concerned with fixing lines and wrinkles, women in their 20s are flocking to change the shape of their eyebrows and lips in as little as three months, experts say. The head of the Cosmetic Physicians Society, Dr. Gabrielle Caswell, said getting Botox had become as acceptable as dying hair. More

Topical Toxin Appears to be Promising in Phase II Data
Cosmetic Surgery Times
A topical, noninjectable form of botulinum toxin asserted its ability to effectively treat crow's feet through impressive data from a recently completed phase II clinical trial released.More

Immune Defect Is Key to Skin Aging
Science Daily
Scientists funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) have discovered why older people may be so vulnerable to cancer and infections in the skin. The team from UCL has shown in human volunteers that defective immunity in the skin is caused by an inability to mobilise essential defences that would otherwise recognise threats and clear them before irreparable damage is done. More

Cosmetic Surgery Fat Grafts Help Facial Trauma Victims
The Plastic Surgery Channel
Cosmetic surgery fat grafts may offer new hope and help to facial trauma victims, or those with congenital facial abnormalities, according to a recent report. More

New Survey Finds That Even During Recession, Majority of People Would Rather Have More Hair Than More Money
the Earth Times
While lately most people are skeptical about their return on investment from stocks, it appears they have no qualms about making a solid investment in their locks. According to a new online survey conducted by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS), 59 percent of people asked whether they would rather have more hair, more money or more friends chose more hair. More

Patients Choosing Less-expensive Options in Plastic Surgery
American Medical News
The economic downturn means that patients are less apt to have major plastic surgery but more likely to take advantage of increasingly available, minimally invasive cosmetic procedures. More