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More Consumers Looking Online for Cosmetic Surgery Information

A new survey finds a growing number of consumers are looking at social media sites for cosmetic surgery information. The survey, from the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, found that 42 percent of patients receive most of their information about cosmetic surgery from social media, such as Facebook and Twitter. It is […]

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 […]

The Facelift and Beyond: Today’s Facial Rejuvenation Options

Facial procedures have evolved over the past few decades. No longer is a facelift the only option, reports the Miami Herald. Here is an overview of some of the facial rejuvenation procedures available today. Facelifts Targeting the signs of aging in the lower part of the face, a facelift can erase imperfections through lifting and removing […]

Dental Implants Can Give You Back Your Smile

It may surprise you, but 69% of adults aged 35 to 44 have lost at least one tooth to an accident, gum disease, a failed root canal or tooth decay. By age 74, about a quarter of all adults has lost all of their permanent teeth. If you have missing teeth and are considering dental […]

Earlobe Rejuvenation Can Correct Stretched Earlobes

Earlobe repair surgery for stretched earlobes is becoming more common, according to British paper the Daily Mail. Whether from years of wearing earrings or just the natural aging process, earlobes can stretch and age a woman. Some are choosing to have this corrected either in combination with a facelift or just the lobes on their […]

Dysport More Effective Than Botox in Crow’s Feet Study

Dysport may be more effective at treating crow’s feet than Botox, according to a new study. Researchers at the Maas Clinic in San Francisco treated 90 patients’ crow’s feet with Botox on one side of the face and Dysport on the other. Patients were seen two, four and six days after injections. Patients and doctors […]

Facial Procedures May Be Needed After Weight Loss Surgery

Image of Paul Brian via drivechicago.com When a person undergoes weight loss surgery, he or she may be aware that down the road body contouring surgery might be necessary after losing a lot of weight. However, many may not think that facial procedures might be needed as well. Msnbc.com reported on one man’s struggle to […]

Newly Approved Injectable Xeomin Now at Visage Surgical Institute

Xeomin, an alternative to Botox, is now available at Visage Surgical Institute. It is the latest botulinum toxin type a drug to receive FDA approval for use on glabellar lines. Xeomin’s approval was based on two clinical trials with over 500 patients. The trials showed that the injectable significantly improved the appearance of lines between […]

Laser Treatment for Surgical Scars Effective, Study Finds

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 […]

Restylane Approved for Lip Augmentation

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 […]