Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
FDA approves bellafill for treatment of pitted acne scars
(HealthDay)—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for acne scarring.
Jan 8, 2015
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Is the label 'hypoallergenic' helpful or just marketing hype?
Many consumers seek out shampoos, soaps and cosmetics that are labeled "hypoallergenic" or "dermatologist tested," words that imply the products are safe to use. But recent research gives shoppers reason to question what ...
Dec 17, 2014
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Vietnamese surgeon jailed for dumping patient's body in river
A Vietnamese court on Friday sentenced a cosmetic surgeon to 19 years in jail for throwing the body of a patient who died during a botched operation into a river.
Dec 5, 2014
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Few adverse events found in noninvasive, minimally invasive cosmetic procedures
Minimally invasive cosmetic procedures, including fillers, neurotoxins and laser and energy device procedures are exceedingly safe and have essentially no risk of serious adverse events, reports a new Northwestern Medicine ...
Nov 5, 2014
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Surgery
Plastic surgery has led to the objectification of breasts according to social scientist
Women's breasts have long been the focus of visual attention. Whether interpreted as the ultimate symbol of femininity, or sexualised by the male gaze, breasts are an integral part of a woman's body, which are increasingly ...
Nov 3, 2014
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Medications
Record seizure of smart drugs including one untested in humans shows growing market
People desire to enhance themselves in all sorts of ways: physically through cosmetic surgery; sexually through Viagra; and through using cognitive enhancing, or smart, drugs to perform better at school or work. In such a ...
Nov 3, 2014
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Public overinflates time spent by dermatologists on cosmetic Tx
(HealthDay)—The public believes dermatologists spend more time performing cosmetic procedures than they actually do, according to research published in the November issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Oct 30, 2014
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Surgery
British woman dies during Thai cosmetic surgery
A British woman has died under anesthesia during a cosmetic procedure by an uncertified surgeon at a clinic in Thailand's capital, authorities said Friday.
Oct 24, 2014
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Surgery
Facial plastic surgery can safely address the major aspects of aging in one operation
A total facial rejuvenation that combines three procedures to address the multiple signs of an aging face and neck can be performed safely at one time, a new study shows.
Sep 8, 2014
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Brazil overtakes US as cosmetic surgery world capital
Move over Beverly Hills: image-conscious Brazil has overtaken the United States as the world's capital of cosmetic surgery.
Aug 3, 2014
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