Megan Fox and a Megan mannequin Jun 18, 2010
Metaphors aplenty: Is it something about her cosmetic surgery. Something about her being an empty vessel. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Liberals Hate Palin Because She’s Beautiful Jun 17, 2010
The T-shirt alone caused bitter bloggers to ponder whether the former governor had had some type of cosmetic surgery performed. (To them, it s just not fair that she looks so good all the time. (Human Events Online)
Austin cosmetic surgery company to franchise Jun 16, 2010
Austin- and Dallas-based cosmetic surgery and spa services provider has garnered federal approval to franchise the business. The company received the 's blessing to sell the model to franchisees with a net worth of at least $250,000, $100,000 in liquid capital and about $60,000 in working capital. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Staying youthful in middle age Jun 14, 2010
Then again, cosmetic surgery may be like toupees - you notice only the bad ones. I often suspect that half the stars we praise for going natural just have subtler professionals working on them. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Iraq's cosmetic surgery trade Jun 12, 2010
BBC News - Iraq's blooming trade in cosmetic surgery. Iraq's blooming trade in cosmetic surgery. (BBC News -- Health)
Reproductive health matters addresses issues related to cosmetic surgery, body image and sexuality Jun 12, 2010
Amsterdam, 11 June 2010 - Elsevier announced today the publication of the May 2010 issue of Reproductive Health Matters, which brings to light polemic issues related to cosmetic surgery, body image and sexuality ... Even though cosmetic surgery is not a new phenomenon, studies point out that there has been a seismic shift in the past 10-15 years in what is considered possible and desirable to change in the bodies we are born with ... Whereas there is legislation in both Europe and Africa against... (EurekAlert!)
Hormone Therapy More Than Just a Story Line in SEX AND THE CITY 2: Metropolitan Medical Care Offers Same Anti-Aging Therapies Jun 12, 2010
Located at 7080 Hollywood Blvd. in Suite 804, Metropolitan Medical Care combines highly skilled primary concierge medical care with full-service cosmetic surgery and hormone replacement services. This elegant, new Anti-Aging Clinic offers personal care, education and support so patients can make the best decisions regarding their personal health and wellness. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Sexy Citibank Ex-Employee Had Plastic Surgery Jun 10, 2010
Debrahlee Lorenzana Citigroup Case: Ex-Employee Had Cosmetic Surgery - ABC News. . (ABC News -- Business)
Quick, claim Jun 9, 2010
You can't claim for purely cosmetic surgery but you can claim for cosmetic procedures following an accident, laser eye surgery to correct vision or reconstructive surgery following an operation (for breast cancer, for example). You can also claim for chemist bills but only for items related to a medical condition. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
- Age before beauty Jun 8, 2010
Its an alternative to cosmetic surgery. The cream itself is described as a superior anti-aging cream with special wrinkle-plumping collagen molecules to smooth away age lines and create youthful, firmer and radiant skin. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Old models are gold Jun 7, 2010
De Stael says she won't invest in cosmetic surgery or rejuvenation shots just to stay competitive. Take care of yourself. (iAfrica.com)
"Real Housewives of NYC" finale: Goodbye, wackadoos! Jun 5, 2010
" (short answer: We don't), the British writer Susie Orbach claims that over the past 25 years, "the notion of the empowered consumer, along with the workings of the diet, pharmaceutical, food, cosmetic surgery and style industries, and the affordability and availability of their products have made us view our bodies as something we can and should perfect. " Taken together, she writes, these forces have conspired to create a global "beauty terror" whose symptoms include penis pill spammers, baby... (Salon)
The Real Housewives Jun 3, 2010
In her for the New Scientist titled "Why Do We Need Bras for Babies?" (short answer: We don't), the British writer Susie Orbach claims that over the past 25 years, "the notion of the empowered consumer, along with the workings of the diet, pharmaceutical, food, cosmetic surgery and style industries, and the affordability and availability of their products have made us view our bodies as something we can and should perfect." Taken together, she writes, these forces have conspired to create a... (Salon)
Nose job boom Jun 1, 2010
BBC News - More cosmetic surgery in Iraq after drop in violence. More cosmetic surgery in Iraq after drop in violence ... Dr Abbas al-Sihn has seen the demand for cosmetic surgery increase since violence has dropped. (BBC News -- Africa)
Don't Worry, Keep Spending May 29, 2010
(If sales of Botox and cosmetic surgery start to rise, this reflation will be evident elsewhere. But the same-store sales figures may be somewhat misleading. (Slate)
Man infects himself with computer virus May 27, 2010
Bionic enhancements, much like today's cosmetic surgery, could boost memories and IQs. A side effect mentioned in cases of deep brain simulation is patients who have experienced greater creativity, Gasson said. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Top sunscreens? Consumer Reports ranks best May 26, 2010
Consumer Reports ranks best - Skin and beauty- msnbc. New report ranks best. (MSNBC -- Health)
Doctor Claims He Was Not At Fault In Woman's Liposuction Death May 26, 2010
I am an active member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, American Academy of Liposuction Surgery and Phlebology, said May. However, the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery said Dr. May was not a member. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Doctor's Credentials Questioned After Woman's Liposuction Death May 26, 2010
May said he is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, but 10News learned from academy officials that he is not a member. Additionally, May also claims membership in the American College of Phlebology, but any member of the public who wants to learn about leg veins is allowed to join. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
One Financial Plaza faces foreclosure May 26, 2010
Tenants include New Reflections Cosmetic Surgery, Municipal Finance, Executive Flyer Magazine and First Home Insurance Co.. Coral Gables attorney Mitchell Mandler, who represents JGB Bank in the lawsuit, was not immediately able to comment on the case. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Scientist 'infected by PC virus' May 26, 2010
However, Dr Gasson believes that there will be a demand for these non-essential applications, much as people pay for cosmetic surgery. "If we can find a way of enhancing someone's memory or their IQ then there's a real possibility that people will choose to have this kind of invasive procedure.". (BBC News -- Technology)
No nose job for Kim May 25, 2010
Kim Kardashian refused to have cosmetic surgery on her nose. The socialite admits she had a consultation with a doctor to have her "worst feature" altered, but decided not to go through with the procedure after seeing mock pictures of what she would look like. (iAfrica.com)
Pesticide link to ADHD May 25, 2010
Men are increasingly asking for anti-sweat Botox procedures, says a cosmetic surgery provider. Win a dinner for two at the spectacular Madame Zingara. (iAfrica.com)
Older Patients More Apt to Be Happy with Plastic Surgery May 22, 2010
The use of cosmetic surgery, including breast augmentation and liposuction, has increased in the United States over the past 10 years: an estimated 12 million procedures were performed in 2007, more than four times as many as a decade earlier, the authors noted in their report published in the May/June issue of Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery. "Because more patients choose to undergo cosmetic surgery, improvement of surgical outcomes becomes increasingly important," according to Dr. Jill L.... (MEDLINEplus)
Why the long faces at Cannes? May 22, 2010
Twins Igor and Grichka Bogdanoff, the popular hosts of '80s French sci-fi series Temps X, were barely recognisable on the Chopard red carpet, thanks to the incredible amount of cosmetic surgery both appear to have undergone. Now aged in their 60s, the shock appearance has prompted the to liken the pair to cosmetic surgery devotee Jocelyn Wildenstein. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Happy 50th birthday to the laser May 16, 2010
Cosmetic surgery, performed here at a clinic in Berlin, Germany, is one of many medical uses for lasers. And when your CD skips. (CNN -- US)
Small-time corruption Greece's big problem May 15, 2010
They were also saying the ope 00004000 rations were for serious medical problems, but they were performing cosmetic surgery procedures,'' Rakintzis said. In other words, taxpayers were footing the bill for operations that would not normally be paid for by the national health system. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Partners reports income decline May 15, 2010
One was a flattening of patient volume and a decline in some elective procedures such as imaging tests and cosmetic surgery. With the economy and people paying more out of their own dollars, I think people are paying attention and being more careful, Markell said. (Boston Globe)
TIMES VIEW: Centenarian life is beautiful May 13, 2010
Don't people already defy time and the mirror with hair colour, exercise, dieting, anti-wrinkle creams or cosmetic surgery. Why bother to eat, sleep and live well if it isn't to prolong our days on earth. (India Times, India)
Plastic surgery credentials at center of controversy May 11, 2010
But outpatient care offers no such protection, and the fast-growing cosmetic surgery industry is a good example of what s at stake ... Concerns for patient safety are mounting as more doctors turn to cosmetic surgery to make ends meet in the poor economy and patients confused by the medley of similar names and credentials have no real understanding of what s legitimate and what s not ... A local cosmetic surgeon received an offer in February to buy a membership and board certification in the... (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Nicole Holofcener discusses how her life affects her films May 9, 2010
(Holofcener says she won t work with actresses who ve had cosmetic surgery because it looks so bad. She says she often writes with Keener in mind even when I m not sure it will be her in the end, even though it s worked out that way and I m grateful for it. (Boston Globe)
Artefill(R) Featured on 'The Doctors' Television Show May 8, 2010
Suneva Medical, Inc. is a medical technology company focused on developing, manufacturing and commercializing novel, differentiated aesthetic products for the dermatology, plastic and cosmetic surgery markets. The Company's lead product is Artefill, the first and only microsphere-enhanced collagen filler for the correction of nasolabial folds, or smile lines. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Teen's daintier new nose carries bigger regret May 7, 2010
Having elective cosmetic surgery is life-changing ... The most common cosmetic surgery for teenagers is rhinoplasty- an operation to reshape the nose ... Despite media reports that the popularity of teenage cosmetic surgery has soared in recent years, statistics from two plastic surgery societies show that is not the case. (CNN -- Health)
Modern etiquette: May 5, 2010
Maybe he or she lost weight, or had a makeover or cosmetic surgery. You want to say something positive, but you are on delicate ground regarding the reason. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Straightening Out Anti-Wrinkle Cream Claims May 4, 2010
Moisturizing and shielding skin from the sun are more important than choosing an anti-aging product, says Ellen Marmur, chief of dermatologic and cosmetic surgery at New York's Mount Sinai Medical Center. "If you're going to spend $100 a year on anti-aging, you should put all that money into sun protection and moisturizing.". (FOX61, CT)
Elva Hsiao admits to eyelid procedure May 3, 2010
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What not to wear at work May 3, 2010
It's statistics like this that led a quarter of British businesswomen in 2005 to say they would consider cosmetic surgery if it would boost their career prospects. It seems that plain Janes and those who value their mind and personality over their appearance have a fight on their hands. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Tummy Tucks, Implants Slice Brazilians' Taxes as Hard-of-Hearing Miss Out May 1, 2010
As Brazilians race to meet todays filing deadline, the federal government this year for the first time will allow to deduct the cost of boob jobs, tummy tucks and any other type of cosmetic surgery ... Brazils revenue service reviewed its interpretation of the rules regarding plastic surgery because many taxpayers were already deducting payments for cosmetic surgery with their doctors consent, Adir said ... April 30 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Erik Schatzker reports on Brazil's tax... (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Tanning salons feel they got burned in health law Apr 29, 2010
The salon tax replaced a proposed 5 percent tax that was supposed to be added to Botox treatments and other forms of cosmetic surgery but was eliminated after heavy lobbying by cosmetic surgery interests, said John Overstreet, executive director of the D.C.-based. Overstreet is among those who question estimates of the money that will be raised by the tax. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
U.S. spending on plastic surgery dips to $10 billion Apr 28, 2010
com, a social media website focused on cosmetic surgery. "Interest in cosmetic makeovers is significant and expanding, especially by those seeking solutions to aging and body contouring, especially post-pregnancy," he said. (MSNBC -- Health)
Tanning bed industry feels burned by new tax Apr 26, 2010
It was added after dermatologists persuaded powerful senators to substitute it for a proposed tax on cosmetic surgery. The "Botax" vanished, and the tanning tax took its place. (MSNBC -- Health)
Tanning tax to take a toll Apr 25, 2010
It was added after a group of dermatologists persuaded senators to substitute it for a tax on cosmetic surgery, known as the Botax. . (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Some tips on picking the right doctor Apr 23, 2010
I, an internist, could set up a cosmetic surgery center and call myself a cosmetic surgeon, even without training. It is important that the physician you seek has completed a recognized residency program (the American Board of Medical Specialties website will tell you the 23 boards they acknowledge). (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Think twice before leaving U.S. for care Apr 23, 2010
For procedures that are not covered by insurance, primarily cosmetic surgery, going abroad makes feasible expensive procedures at a reasonable cost. Brazil has been a center for cosmetic surgery ... Complications from surgery done outside the U.S. are common, mostly in cosmetic surgery. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Cosmetic demands of love: Will you surrender? Apr 22, 2010
We asked a few people if they will succumb to something as simple as a weight loss program or as extreme as cosmetic surgery if it means bringing the fizz back into their relations and heres what we got to hear ... Theres just one advice - No amount of cosmetic surgery can save a breaking marriage ... But remember, no cosmetic surgery gives 100 per cent results. (India Times, India)
Sharon knows breast Apr 20, 2010
Sharon who has spent over 300,000 on cosmetic surgery said: "I wish I'd never had my breasts done the last time. They've put these bloody great bags in that are too f***ing round it's like a waterbed on your chest. "I hate my tits. I want to have the bags taken out. (iAfrica.com)
How Breast Reduction Cosmetic Surge... Apr 20, 2010
How Breast Reduction Cosmetic Surgery Firms Sagging Chest in Men ... How Breast Reduction Cosmetic Surgery Firms Sagging Chest in Men ... Breast reduction cosmetic surgery can change the size and shape of a sagging chest. (Suite101.com)
THOMSEN: Five teams can win it all Apr 20, 2010
Dallas is forever undergoing cosmetic surgery around Dirk Nowitzki, leaving Jason Kidd -- who arrived in February 2008 -- as the second longest-serving Maverick in the starting lineup. The offseason reclamation of Shawn Marion has paid off as LeBron James (15-of-36), Kevin Durant (18-of-53) and Carmelo Anthony (5-of-29) have been held to 32. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
'Love Handles' Can Come in Handy for Breast Reconstruction Apr 20, 2010
"When implants aren't used, the most common technique for reconstructing breasts after a mastectomy is to make breast tissue from a flap of fat and skin from the abdominal region," study co-author Dr. Ariel N. Rad, an assistant professor of cosmetic surgery and plastic and reconstructive surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, said in a news release from the school. "Thin, athletic women don't have enough tissue there. But even they often have some excess fatty... (MEDLINEplus)
Suicide attack Apr 18, 2010
Yuni, a popular singer in South Korea, felt the sting of vicious netizens when talk of her having had cosmetic surgery spread online. The 26-year-old hung herself in 2007. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
'Love Handles' Repurposed for Breast Reconstruction in Women Without Enough Belly Fat Apr 16, 2010
D., an assistant professor of cosmetic surgery and plastic and reconstructive surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and one of the study's leaders. "Thin, athletic women don't have enough tissue there. But even they often have some excess fatty tissue in that space between the hip and waist. For them, using those love handles is a new option.". (Science Daily)
Iraqi elite boost beauty with plastic surgery Apr 14, 2010
More Iraqis are electing to undergo cosmetic surgery ... Baghdad, Iraq (CNN) -- Beauty salons are popping up on the scarred streets of Iraq's capital and as the violence recedes, more people are looking for cosmetic surgery to give them a lift ... "The internet, video clips, television - we see that those who get surgeries done, they look prettier," insists Noor, "and that encourages us and gives us an incentive to get cosmetic surgery.". (CNN -- Health)
The Most Popular Plastic Surgeries Apr 13, 2010
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Botox Overview: Most Popular Facial... Apr 12, 2010
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Pretty vacant Apr 11, 2010
Perhaps surgeons might merge with computer geeks and cosmetic surgery can go digital in the interests of free facial expression ... There has been so much uplifting cosmetic surgery that the eyes are no longer windows to the soul but to the a-hole (as the Americans say). (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Stealing Your Identity for Liposuction Apr 9, 2010
Crooks are using pilfered data to charge health care from cosmetic surgery to emergency room visits. By. (BusinessWeek)
Robert Goldwyn, 79, author, renowned plastic surgeon Apr 6, 2010
Although Dr. Goldwyn also practiced cosmetic surgery, he urged patients to give the decision considerable thought. It is important, he told NBC in 2003, not just to say to teenagers but to every human being before one tries to change appearance unless they need reconstructive surgery, scars following auto accidents, things of that sort is to try to be one s self. (Boston Globe)
Breast implants recalled over rupturing concerns Apr 4, 2010
Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery spokesman Daniel Fleming said women with breast implants should not panic but contact their surgeon. If they had had the PIP implants they could request an ultrasound to find out if any rupturing had occurred. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
She's back: Hollywood embraces the 'real' woman Apr 4, 2010
Victoria Beckham has had her bolt-ons surgically removed and a British company that conducted an overview of the cosmetic surgery market reckons the silicone breast boom is waning. Brace yourself for the usual bleating from women's magazines, pseudo-feminists and Oprah about the ''return of the real woman. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Pelleve(TM) Wrinkle Treatment System Featured on 'The Doctors' TV Show Apr 3, 2010
"Many of my patients don't want to have cosmetic surgery, but do want to feel better about their appearance," said Dr. Chipps ... Pelleve was introduced to the U.S. market last year through dermatologists, plastic surgeons, facial plastic surgeons and other cosmetic surgery clinics. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Age giveaway? Your jaw, plastic surgeons say Apr 2, 2010
Some predict bone implants will be the next big thing in cosmetic surgery. Most popular. (MSNBC -- Health)
Tour guides hospitalized after falling on asses Apr 2, 2010
While Maximum and Clifton are slated to make a full recovery, both have brought lawsuits against the University, suing for pain, suffering and future cosmetic surgery. "My ass will never look the same," Maximum said in an interview alongside former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, who offered the "pleasant young man" space in his three-bedroom penthouse at the hospital. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
How to get results from newspaper advertising Mar 31, 2010
Yes, they may make a great pizza, or sell beautiful furniture, or provide outstanding cosmetic surgery but, when it comes to gaining a return-on-investment from newspaper advertising, most are woefully uneducated in how to use the medium. Consequently, I spend a lot of my time talking buyers out of implementing flawed advertising strategies. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
US reforms may boostmedical tourism Mar 30, 2010
" Cosmetic changes Individual economic decisions already govern medical travel for uninsured or elective procedures, such as dentistry or cosmetic surgery. "Under the reforms, elective procedures remain unchanged and as always Asia would present a considerable cost saving," said Dave Amdal, co-founder of wellness website SenseTrak.com. "The challenge for Asia is to inspire trust and confidence with elective procedures that can increasingly be performed in other closer countries like Panama and... (Asia Times Online)
Tanning salons hit with tax Mar 30, 2010
The so-called "tan tax" grew out of the so-called "Botax" a proposed 5 percent levy on elective cosmetic surgery that originally was in the legislation. The tax, on services such as Botox injections, was removed after lobbying by plastic surgeons, the maker of Botox and the American Medical Association. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
