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Treating a skin cancer wound with a fractional CO2 laser before it is closed gives patients a better cosmetic outcome, finds a new study in Archives of Dermatology. The study found that fractional carbon laser treatment for surgical scars was effective, significantly improving the appearance of scars, reported Reuters Health. The laser procedure also allows […]

If you are considering a cosmetic laser treatment, your best bet is to visit your cosmetic surgeon, rather than to invest in an at-home laser skin treatment, according to The New York Times. Several doctors weighed in with their opinions about the safety and effectiveness of these products, which are available to consumers for a variety […]

The FDA has approved the use of popular filler Restylane for lip augmentation. The filler is already approved to treat facial wrinkles and folds, like those from the nose to the corners of the mouth. Many cosmetic surgeons are already skilled at using Restylane for lip augmentation because they had been using it as an […]

Pills by Lucy Reynell, on Flickr Preliminary trial results found that a new pill reduces crow’s feet, reports the New Scientist. The three-a-day anti-wrinkle pills use blends of natural foods extracts that are said to work by activating the genes that improve skin tone. Independent researchers told the New Scientist that the preliminary results are intriguing, […]

Although the majority of cosmetic surgery patients are women, there has been an increase in the number of men choosing cosmetic surgery in recent years. One report noted an 88 percent increase in cosmetic procedures performed on men since 1997, and a recent survey conducted by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) found that […]

Patients may blame how their skin ages on their parents, because “you get the genes your parents have,” says Dr. Sandra Lee, a dermatologist and member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. But habits make more of a difference than genetics in how your skin ages, she says. According to Lee, here are some […]

Patients who used the Obagi Nu-Derm skin care regimen in addition to having Botox, were more satisfied with their results than patients who had a Botox treatment with placebo, according to a clinical trial. The results also found there was a greater improvement in overall facial appearance among those who used Obagi Nu-Derm, which  works […]

More Chinese are undergoing cosmetic surgery, and they tend to prefer facial procedures, such as eyelid surgery and nose surgery, to body procedures, reports Reuters. In China, it’s often younger women who are having cosmetic surgery, as they view it as a way to gain an advantage in the job market. For instance, students made […]

Cosmetic surgery at an older age helps many seniors look as young as they feel, according to a recent New York Times article. The piece featured an 83-year-old woman who improved her figure by undergoing a breast lift with implants and made many rethink what the best age for cosmetic surgery may be. Experts say […]

Fat grafting, or fat transfer, is a procedure during which fat is taken from one part of the body, such as the abdomen or thighs, using liposuction and then injected into the face to add volume. A new study found that fat grafting results for the under eye area last at least three years, according […]