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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 […]

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 […]

Americans Unwilling to Give Up Cosmetic Procedures Even in Current Economy

Americans are not willing to give up their cosmetic procedures, even as they spend less on other items, reports Newsweek. Consider this: between 2009 and 2010 Americans spent less on food, housing, clothes and entertainment, according to the article. Yet the popularity of cosmetic surgery grew during this same time, with people increasing their spending […]

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 […]

One Simple Way to Look Younger? Smile.

Smiling is an easy way to look younger, according to a new study. Our facial expressions have an impact on how old we look, the study found. Pictures of people who were smiling were estimated to appear on average two years younger than they actually were. The study had 154 adults guess the ages of […]

Device to Help in Detecting Melanoma Approved by FDA

Image via www.melasciences.com A device called MelaFind has been approved by the FDA with the hope that it will help doctors in detecting more melanomas sooner. Early detection is crucial for this type of skin cancer, as it is often curable when found early. If not, it is one of the most deadly types of […]

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 […]

The New York Times Examines Drawbacks of At-Home Laser Skin Treatments

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 […]