About Face: Specialty News for AAFPRS Members
September 22, 2009

Plastic Surgeons Donate Skills to Domestic Violence Victims
California Surgical Institute
One of the most puzzling statistics known is why women who have been mercilessly beaten by a husband or boyfriend, change their minds in almost half the cases. Many refuse to testify against their abusers to help send the creeps to jail. Experts say it’s because the women have low-self esteem and see no future for themselves. Some plastic surgeons are stepping in to donate to many of these women a new, brighter future if they will only do one thing first – leave the abuser. And stay away from him. More

Los Angeles Cosmetic Surgeon Discusses Non-Surgical Facial Rejuvenation in Harper's Bazaar Magazine
Reuters
Dr. Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D., a Los Angeles cosmetic surgeon, is featured this September in Harper`s Bazaar, the iconic magazine which epitomizes all that is sophisticated in fashion and beauty, discussing a non-surgical alternative for those looking to undergo anti-aging treatment to cure dark circles, hollowness or bagginess under the eyes. Rather than traditional lower-eyelid cosmetic surgery, he advocates minimally invasive Restylane injections, a hyaluronic-acid filler designed to smooth wrinkles and folds. More

New Study Outlines Surprising Cosmetic Surgery Trend
CareFair.com
A recent plastic surgery survey done for a liposuction clinic in the U.K. yielded unexpected results. According to reports found online men interested in cosmetic procedures edged out women with 46.2 percent compared to 45.5 percent. While it is not a large gap, it does suggest a shift in stance among men regarding cosmetic procedures. More

American Institute For Plastic Surgery Is Using Artefill To Fight Patient Wrinkles
Medical News Today
American Institute for Plastic Surgery, one of the leading plastic surgery centers in the metro-Dallas area, is using Artefill to help patients fight wrinkles for good.More

Where to Get Help for Domestic Violence
Oprah.com
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. If you’d like to donate money or time to a group that assists victime—or if you need help yourself—here is a list of organizations doing good work.More

Botox Without Needles
The Plastic Surgery Channel
Botox without needles may soon be available. Studies are proving topical Botox treatment can be effective. Fewer wrinkles with no needles? Sounds like a win/win.Imagine getting all the benefits of Botox without any injections.More