Archive for February, 2012

Facelift Makes You Look Seven Years Younger, Study Finds

Facial cosmetic surgery can make you look about seven years younger, according to a new study. The study found that not only does a facelift make your face look younger, but those who had multiple facial procedures turned back the clock even more. On average, the study found the following: Patients who had a face […]

Demand Grows for Laser Tattoo Removal Procedures

More people who regret their tattoos are taking action and getting them removed with laser tattoo removal procedures, reports ModernMedicine. The tattoo industry has grown in recent years, which in turn has increased the demand for tattoo removal. Tattoo removal revenue has risen about 21 percent over the past five years, market analysis firm IBISWorld […]

Study Examines Swelling After Dermal Fillers

Hyaluronic acid fillers, such as Juvederm and Restylane, are popular non-surgical injectables. They are among the safest, most effective anti-aging treatments for the face; however, there are some possible side effects. A new study examined the incidence of edema, a potential side effect of dermal fillers, after hyaluronic acid injections. Published in the American Journal […]

Study Examines Teens’ Sunscreen & Tanning Habits

Fun at the beach by macinate, on Flickr A new study shows troubling data about teens’ sunscreen habits. While more than half reported having suffered a sunburn, only a quarter were using sunscreen regularly at age 14. The study, published in Pediatrics, tracked 360 U.S. kids’ sunscreen and tanning behaviors for three years. The participants […]