Monthly Archives: July 2010

Jul

Breast Surgery More Efficient in Surgery Center Compared to Hospital

Published: July 28, 2010

A study published in the American Journal of Surgery found that breast surgery is safe in both the hospital and ambulatory surgery center settings, with no significant difference in complications. However, it did find that the total time spent at the facility was on average 69 minutes shorter at the surgery center. The authors were … Continue reading Breast Surgery More Efficient in Surgery Center Compared to Hospital →

Jul

Does Beauty Give You an Edge on a Job?

Published: July 23, 2010

An article titled “The Beauty Advantage” on Newsweek.com argues that the quest to look good isn’t just “a vain pursuit” and that beauty can affect your career. In today’s economy looking good is something that can’t be dismissed as frivolous, according to author Jessica Bennett. “Economists have long recognized what’s been dubbed the ‘beauty premium’—the … Continue reading Does Beauty Give You an Edge on a Job? →

Jul

Botox Approved as Migraine Treatment in U.K.

Published: July 14, 2010

Well known as a wrinkle fighter, Botox has now been approved by the U.K.’s drug regulators to treat chronic migraines. Allergan, the maker of Botox, announced last week that it can now be used on migraine patients in the U.K. who have headaches at least 15 days a month, including migraines on 8 days. The … Continue reading Botox Approved as Migraine Treatment in U.K. →

Jul

Beauty Website Launches with Videos & Month of Prizes

Published: July 8, 2010

A new consumer website by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) was launched this week: Project Beauty aims to “cut through the clutter” and answer consumers’ beauty-related questions: What treatments work? Which don’t? How can you tell if a product is legitimate or just marketing hype? Although sponsored by the cosmetic surgery society, … Continue reading Beauty Website Launches with Videos & Month of Prizes →