The Facts About Phototherapy
SkinInc.com
History has proven time and again that when economies hit downturns, two industries usually remain strong—entertainment and beauty. During the Great Depression (1929–1939), banks, farms and businesses failed, disillusioning an entire country. At the same time, the much-needed escape provided by entertainment and beauty remained not only constant, but it grew.More

Hand-washing Practices of Facial Plastic Surgeons
the Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery
A national Web-based survey of members of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery regarding general patient safety practices was conducted recently. A subset of the survey assessed physicians' knowledge of hand hygiene, including supporting rationale and actual practices. One hundred and twenty-two facial plastic surgeons of various demographics replied to the online survey. Of these, 65 (53 percent) correctly knew which hand washing agents are most effective at killing microorganisms, 88 (74 percent) knew the preferred hand-washing method for visibly soiled hands, and 51 (42 percent) correctly identified the indications for hand washing.More

Study Examines Treatment and Outcomes for Nasal Fractures
Science Daily
Both minimally invasive and traditional open approaches can successfully repair nasal fractures, provided the procedure is matched to the individual fracture, according to a report in the September/October issue of Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. A treatment algorithm based on factors such as fracture type and degree of septal deviation (displacement of the bone and cartilage separating nostrils) may help surgeons choose the appropriate treatment.More

Rhinoplasty and Ethnic Awareness
NewBeauty Magazine
Every culture has their own beauty ideals, so many plastic surgeons have pursued special training for treating different ethnicities. One of the procedures many minorities have been reluctant to pursue is rhinoplasty, for fear that it could obscure the traditional appearance associated with their heritage. However, more and more surgeons are learning about ethnicities' physiological and cultural distinctions that allow them to enhance a patient's nose without subtracting identity. More

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 (think Jack Nicholson’s Joker), horizontal chin wrinkles and so-called marionette lines that frame lips. More