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08/21/2008 03:00 AM
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Study Reveals Teen And Parent Attitudes Towards Acne
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Acne just seems to never go away for many adolescents. A new study published in the August issue of Archives of Dermatology reports results of a teen survey and finds that teens would pay about $275 to have never had acne. Researchers also found that adolescents said that they would be willing to pay more be free of acne than to have half of their acne cleared or to have clear skin with acne scars.
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08/20/2008 07:00 AM
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Medical Tourism Corporation Releases Guide On Choosing The Right International Hospital
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Medical Tourism Corporation (Med Tourism Co, LLC), an overseas medical treatment facilitation company has released a guide entitled, Choosing the Right International Hospital -- a Medical Tourism Company Perspective. The
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08/18/2008 07:00 AM
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Study Of Hair Dynamics May Lead To Better Hair-Care Products
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From frizzy perms to over-bleached waves, "bad hair days" could soon become a less frequent occurrence. Chemists report the first detailed microscopic analysis of what happens to individual hair fibers when they interact with each other, an advance in knowledge key to the development of improved shampoos, conditioners, and other products for repairing damaged hair, the researchers say. They presented the study at the American Chemical Society's 236th National Meeting.
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08/14/2008 06:00 AM
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Society Of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals To Host European Training Event In Brussels
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The Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals (SPCP) is conducting its first European Workshop, which will be held in Brussels, Belgium October 12-14, 2008. This groundbreaking event is being held in consideration of hundreds of International SPCP members. The SPCP values and appreciates the support and attendance put forth by its European members at annual SPCP events in the U.S.
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08/13/2008 07:00 AM
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FDA Grants Approval To Evera Medical's FulFil Lip IDE Application
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Evera Medical announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted conditional approval of the Company's investigational device exemption (IDE) application for its FulFil Lip cosmetic augmentation implant. This approval allows Evera Medical to assess the safety and effectiveness of the FulFil Lip implant in patients undergoing aesthetic lip enhancement.
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08/06/2008 10:00 AM
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Increased Popularity Of Medical Tourism Affects Health Care Provider Revenue
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More U.S. patients have begun to travel abroad or visit retail clinics for medical services, practices that could reduce expenses for consumers and health insurers but also could cost physicians and hospitals billions of dollars in revenue annually, the AP/San Francisco Chronicle reports. According to a report recently released by the
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08/05/2008 04:00 AM
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Increase In Self-Esteem, Functionality Seen In Patients After Breast Reduction
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Findings from a study published in the July/August 2008 issue of the Aesthetic Surgery Journal show a marked improvement in quality of life for patients who underwent breast reduction surgery, indicating that benefits of the procedure go beyond the mere aesthetic result. One hundred patients with breast hypertrophy were chosen to participate in the study, and randomly allocated into two groups.
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08/01/2008 06:00 AM
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Body Contouring Surgery Risk Rises With Increased Body Mass Index
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A recent study investigating the relationship between complications of body contouring surgery and body mass index has confirmed an increase in the occurrence of such complications with worsening degree of obesity. Findings from the study are published in the July/August 2008 issue of the Aesthetic Surgery Journal, the peer-reviewed publication of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).
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07/29/2008 08:00 AM
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New York Times Examines 'Dual-Class' Treatment To Cosmetic, Medical Patients By Dermatologists
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The New York Times on Monday examined how "dermatology is fast becoming a two-tier business in which higher-paying customers" seeking cosmetic procedures "often receive greater pampering" than "medical patients for whom health insurance pays fixed reimbursement rates.
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07/25/2008 06:00 AM
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Clinical Trial Concluded For New Wrinkle Treatment
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Gel-Del Technologies, a St. Paul, Minnesota based biomedical device company announced that it has concluded clinical trials of CosmetaLife, a dermal filler injection that company officials say holds potential to be a more effective alternative to currently available treatments for deep lines and wrinkles that activates a more natural skin correction. The company began clinical trials of CosmetaLife, a gel-particle product for injection to correct wrinkles, at six U.S.
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07/25/2008 03:00 AM
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PEAK Surgical Receives 510(k) Clearance To Market PEAK(R) Surgery System For Use In General Surgery
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PEAK Surgical, Inc., a medical device company that has developed a new tissue dissection system based on a proprietary technology, announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted the company 510(k) clearance to market its PEAK(R) Surgery System for use in general surgery. The PEAK Surgery System combines the PULSAR(TM) Generator, which supplies pulsed plasma radiofrequency energy, with the PEAK PlasmaBlade(TM) 4.
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07/24/2008 07:00 AM
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News From The American Society Of Plastic Surgeons August 2008
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Is Breast Reduction More Dangerous for Morbidly Obese Women? As the obese population increases, more overweight women are consulting plastic surgeons for breast reductions. In previous studies, this group of patients had been thought to have higher complication rates. The authors of this study, however, found it to be as safe to perform large-volume breast reductions in morbidly obese women as slimmer patients.
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07/24/2008 05:00 AM
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Fat Injections - The New Trend In Facial Plastic Surgery
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Dr. Michael Law, a board certified plastic surgeon in Raleigh, North Carolina, sees patients from all parts of the world seeking natural looking plastic surgery. "Fat grafting has changed the results of facial plastic surgery dramatically. Traditional facelifts simply do not provide the natural result of microfat grafting," says Dr. Law. Fat grafting has been performed by plastic surgeons for decades.
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07/24/2008 05:00 AM
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Want A Reason To Love Your Lower Belly Fat? It's Rich In Stem Cells
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Fat removed from the lower abdomen and inner thigh through liposuction was found to be an excellent source of stem cells, with higher stem cell concentrations than other areas of the body, reports a Brazilian-based study in August's Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(R), the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
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07/23/2008 07:00 AM
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Ekkyo Describes The First Benefits Of Controlled Hyperthermia In Humans In "Lasers In Surgery And Medicine"
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Ekkyo (formerly known as Heatwave Technology) a photomedicine company, which develops first-in-class laser-based systems for skin scar prevention and reduction, announced the publication of a scientific article in Lasers in Surgery and Medicine reporting the results of a pilot study on cutaneous scar prevention by LASH.
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07/22/2008 05:00 AM
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Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery Presents Update On "The Burned Child"
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Burns in children are a complex and all-too common injury requiring coordinated care to achieve good medical, functional, and psychological outcomes. A thorough update in a wide range of areas affecting treatment and rehabilitation for "The Burned Child" is presented in a special topic section of the July Journal of Craniofacial Surgery.
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07/21/2008 03:00 AM
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Innovative Technique In African American Rhinoplasty Proves To Preserve Ethnicity, Increase Self-Esteem
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In a groundbreaking study involving 75 African American patients, Dr. Oleh Slupchynskyj, Founder and Director of The Aesthetic Facial Surgery Institute of New York and New Jersey, statistically proves a unique three-tiered surgical approach in rhinoplasty results in an excellent degree of preservation of ethnic characteristics, very high patient satisfaction postoperatively and consistently increased self-esteem.
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07/20/2008 03:00 AM
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Safety In Accredited Facilities Confirmed By Largest Review Of Office-Based Plastic Surgery
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A study examining plastic surgery procedures performed in accredited outpatient facilities found that office-based surgery is as safe as surgery performed in hospitals. The study published in July's Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery® (PRS), the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), reviewed more than 1.1 million procedures and found the mortality rate to be significantly less than one percent or 0.002 percent.
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07/19/2008 03:00 AM
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The 1st Pan-American Congress On Aesthetic And Anti-Aging Medicine
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The 1st Pan-American Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine will be held from 4 to 6 September 2008 at the Palace of Congress of Montréal (Canada), under the aegis of the WOSAAM World Society of Anti-Aging Medicine and with the support of many international Societies and renowned scientists. This event will be one of a kind in America for its unique approach regarding the concept of "Global Aging Management". Over 2000 attendees from all over the world are expected to join.
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07/17/2008 05:00 AM
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Call For Better Guidance For Breast Surgery Ops
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Women seeking breast augmentation on the NHS for mental health reasons may face a postcode lottery because of a lack of clear guidance and evidence on who will benefit from the surgery. This is the finding of Katie Trickey of Canterbury Christ Church University, who presents her findings at The British Psychological Society Psychology of Women Annual Conference, being held in Windsor.
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07/15/2008 08:00 AM
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Plastic Surgeons Offer Guidelines To Prevent Serious ATV Injuries In Kids
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Fourteen-year old Cristian Avina knows all too well the devastating injuries all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) can cause. Four months ago, Cristian and his sister, Rociel, hopped on an ATV for a little innocent fun in the desert near their home. Cristian was riding tandem with his sister when a bird flew into them causing him to lose control. The ATV crashed, sending Cristian and Rociel flying - neither was wearing a helmet. Cristian suffered serious head injuries, including an amputated ear.
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07/15/2008 06:00 AM
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Medspas Reports Positive Clinical Test Results On The Versatile Penzyme Healing Enzyme
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Medspas of America Inc. (PINKSHEETS: MEDP), http://www.medspasofamerica.com. Two important clinical tests and nine additional clinical observations have been completed on Penzyme, leading to extremely favorable results and excellent news for Medspas. Penzim is the active and main ingredient in its Natural Renu anti-aging cream and gel.
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07/15/2008 03:00 AM
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Gear Up Before Revving Up ATVs - American Society Of Plastic Surgeons
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ºFourteen-year old Cristian Avina knows all too well the devastating injuries all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) can cause. Four months ago, Cristian and his sister, Rociel, hopped on an ATV for a little innocent fun in the desert near their home. Cristian was riding tandem with his sister when he lost control of the ATV and it flipped, sending Cristian and Rociel flying-neither was wearing a helmet. Cristian suffered serious head injuries, including an amputated ear.
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07/14/2008 06:00 AM
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Lutronic Announces FDA Clearance And Immediate Availability Of Its ECO2, The First Multi-Functional Fractional CO2 Laser System
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Lutronic, Inc., one of the world's leading developers and manufacturers of aesthetic and medical laser systems, announced that it has received regulatory clearance from the U.S. FDA (Food and Drug Administration) for the eCO2 system.
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07/14/2008 05:00 AM
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IAPAM Launches Aesthetic Medicine News Site
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With the current boom for minimally invasive anti-aging treatments, the first person many people go to is their physician. Moreover, between new State regulations and the need for industry-leading clinical education, practitioners agree that more timely and accessible information is required.
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