Plastic Surgery News

Latest Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery News From Medical News Today.

Total news: 25
Last news: August 29, 2007 10:00:00

Holidaymakers having laser hair removal in preparation for escaping the British weather this weekend must do their research and consider the risks, warns Which?Which? research1 shows that almost two fifths (39 per cent) of people thinking about having cosmetic treatments consider cost to be the most important factor in their decision and only 14 per cent consider the risks. [click link for full article] - [Read more]

A recent survey by The Physicians Coalition for Injectable Safety suggests that patients do not take simple steps to ensure that the product they are receiving is authentic: -- Only 0.8% of doctors surveyed stated that their patients always ask to see cosmetic injectable packaging to ensure authenticity. Only 5.2% are sometimes asked for this information. [click link for full article] - [Read more]

In the timeless quest for healthier, younger looking skin, scientists from the University of Cincinnati and Tokyo Medical University have made an important discovery toward manipulating skin tone and color. The implications of this research range from helping doctors develop more natural looking bioengineered skin grafts to helping cosmetics companies develop new products for achieving the "perfect" sunless tan. [click link for full article] - [Read more]

The multi-billion-dollar global cosmetics and skin-care-product industry sometimes is beset by a me-too mindset in which research and development focuses on matching the competition rather than applying sound science to improve products, a scientist told the 234th national meeting of the American Chemical Society.As a result, it could be missing a golden opportunity to provide consumers with more effective products, according to Stig E. Friberg, Ph.D. [click link for full article] - [Read more]

Bariatric surgery is known to be the most effective and long lasting treatment for morbid obesity and many related conditions, but now mounting evidence suggests it may be among the most effective treatments for metabolic diseases and conditions including type 2 diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and obstructive sleep apnea. "Surgery for severe obesity goes way beyond weight loss. [click link for full article] - [Read more]

An unusual investigation was carried out by researchers from the Institute of Psychology (Russian Academy of Sciences) under the guidance of Tatiana Rebeko. They showed interest in beauty aids or more precisely creams used by women. The researchers assumed that a ladys preference to creams with certain properties is connected with her personality strains. The assumption has been confirmed. [click link for full article] - [Read more]

Innovative Spinal Technologies, Inc. (IST), quickly emerging as a leading developer of the worlds most advanced motion preservation and minimally invasive treatments for spinal disorders, announced the U.S. commercial launch of the Paramount(TM) VBR System for minimally invasive spine (MIS) surgery. The Paramount VBR System received FDA premarket clearance in January 2007. [click link for full article] - [Read more]

Findings from a study released revealed that a limited amount of clinical research exists to prove the effectiveness of many over-the-counter (OTC) anti-aging products. The study is published in the July/August 2007 issue of the Aesthetic Surgery Journal, the official peer-reviewed journal of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). [click link for full article] - [Read more]

It may not sound kosher but Israeli researchers are using pigs to test an innovative technology they say will replace cosmetic breast surgery. But well get back to that later. The MIM technique (Minimally Invasive Mastopexy), developed by the startup of the same name, promises to reshape, support and lift breast soft tissue in a much more minimally invasive manner than todays cosmetic breast surgery. Theyre calling their breast support kit the Cup&Up. [click link for full article] - [Read more]

Findings from a study released today revealed that a limited amount of clinical research exists to prove the effectiveness of many over-the-counter (OTC) anti-aging products. The study is published in the July/August 2007 issue of the Aesthetic Surgery Journal, the official peer-reviewed journal of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). [click link for full article] - [Read more]

Women who receive cosmetic breast implants are three times more likely to commit suicide than women who do not have cosmetic implants, according to a study published in the August issue of the Annals of Plastic Surgery, the Los Angeles Times reports. [click link for full article] - [Read more]

Americas stringent rules on cosmetic fillers1 - injectable substances used to reduce wrinkles - mean companies are turning to Britain to test out new products2. As reported in this months Which? magazine, there are just seven cosmetic fillers that contain hyaluronic acid - found naturally in the skin - approved for use in the US, compared to around 65 in Britain3. Every year 415,000 people undergo non-surgical cosmetic treatments such as fillers4. [click link for full article] - [Read more]

The longstanding idea that the entire human face ages uniformly is in need of a facelift, say researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center who have found that multiple, distinct compartments of fat in the face age at different rates.The findings, published in a recent issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, challenge previously held theories regarding aging and may offer new ways to help turn back the clock, UT Southwestern plastic surgeons say. [click link for full article] - [Read more]

Women who have cosmetic breast implant surgery are three times more likely to commit suicide compared with women in the general population, suggests a new study of women in Sweden. The researchers said surgeons should carry out pre-surgery mental health screening and follow up monitoring of patients in receipt of cosmetic breast implants. [click link for full article] - [Read more]

An estimated 150 million Americans consume dietary supplements ranging from vitamins, minerals and herbs, to sports nutrition and weight loss elixirs. While a new FDA ruling puts tighter regulations on supplements, consumers are still charged with answering a battery of questions about the products for themselves. [click link for full article] - [Read more]

When it comes to selecting a cosmeceutical to protect the skin from sun damage and the effects of aging, many consumers make their choices based on advertising campaigns. Combining cosmetic and pharmaceutical ingredients, cosmeceuticals on the market can overwhelm consumers. Presented with so many choices, consumers may wonder how to tell if a product works. According to dermatologists, cosmeceuticals with sunscreen are the ones that have you covered. [click link for full article] - [Read more]

Yale University Press is pleased to announce the publication of Straight Talk About Cosmetic Surgery (publication date: July 26. 2007) by Arthur W. Perry, MD, FACS, with a foreword by Michael F. Roizen, MD, best-selling author of the RealAge and You: The Owners Manual. This empowering book helps consumers make informed decisions about cosmetic surgery procedures. [click link for full article] - [Read more]

OmniGuide, Inc. (http://www.omni-guide.com) announced TUV Rheinlad has approved OmniGuide Products for CE Mark. This will make flexible fiber delivery of a CO2 laser for minimally invasive surgery available in Europe and other countries that accept the CE Mark. [click link for full article] - [Read more]

The number of cosmetic procedures performed in shopping malls, spas and walk-in clinics has risen dramatically in the past several years. Unfortunately, patients who choose to have these procedures performed in such locations may be forgoing safety for convenience of location and bargain prices. The American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) urges patients to select a board-certified physician for cosmetic surgery. [click link for full article] - [Read more]

The debate over whether reality TV influences its audience is settled. According to a study published in Julys Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), first-time patients seeking cosmetic plastic surgery are directly influenced to have surgery by the plastic surgery reality television shows they watch. [click link for full article] - [Read more]