25

Aug

New York Law Requires Breast Cancer Patients to be Informed of Reconstruction Coverage

Published: August 25, 2010

A new law in the state of New York requires hospitals in the state to inform breast cancer patients the availability of and insurance coverage for breast reconstruction before they undergo “mastectomy surgery, lymph node dissection or a lumpectomy.” Breast reconstruction after a mastectomy is covered by insurers in New York, but often poor and … Continue reading New York Law Requires Breast Cancer Patients to be Informed of Reconstruction Coverage →

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16

Aug

Liposuction is Top Plastic Surgery Procedure in the World

Published: August 16, 2010

The first-ever reliable international plastic surgery data, collected by the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), revealed that liposuction was the most-performed plastic surgery procedure in the world in 2009. The statistics, which were obtained and analyzed by independent statistical specialists, showed that liposuction represented about 19 percent of all surgery procedures. It was … Continue reading Liposuction is Top Plastic Surgery Procedure in the World →

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9

Aug

XEOMIN is the Newest Botulinum Toxin to Receive FDA Approval

Published: August 9, 2010

A third botulinum toxin type A product has been approved by the FDA. XEOMIN, a product of Merz Pharmaceuticals, earned approval last week for the treatment of adults with cervical dystonia or blepharospasm. The FDA approval of XEOMIN is based on the results of two U.S. clinical trials. It joins Botox and Dysport as botulinum … Continue reading XEOMIN is the Newest Botulinum Toxin to Receive FDA Approval →

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2

Aug

Could No-needle Botox be a Few Years Away?

Published: August 2, 2010

A bio-pharmaceutical company in California is exploring a “no-needle” Botox product that could be applied to the skin in cream form like a lotion, reports WCBS-TV in New York City. Revance Therapeutics says that it will be two years before clinical trials of the product—called RT001—are complete. Then it will be up to the FDA … Continue reading Could No-needle Botox be a Few Years Away? →

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28

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 →

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23

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? →

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14

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. →

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8

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 →

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29

Jun

The Dangers of Some Plastic Surgery “Bargains”

Published: June 29, 2010

If you’ve ever seen billboards or ads for discounted plastic surgery, beware, it may be too good to be true, according to a recent posting on AOL’s Stylelist website. Some of these “bargains” could be at the cost of safety. “To get the cost down, they could be cutting back on things like general anesthesia. … Continue reading The Dangers of Some Plastic Surgery “Bargains” →

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25

Jun

Men Embrace the Benefits of Cosmetic Surgery

Published: June 25, 2010

The “mommy makeover” is a cosmetic surgery trend in which new moms get several procedures—typically a breast augmentation, tummy tuck, and/or breast lift—to help return their bodies to their pre-pregnancy shape. Although women receive the majority of plastic surgery, more men, often dads, are electing for cosmetic procedures. According to recent statistics from the American … Continue reading Men Embrace the Benefits of Cosmetic Surgery →

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