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Cosmetic Surgery As Part Of Job Hunting Strategies

newsroom — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:14:09 +0000

Nationwide, a growing number of people are turning to cosmetic procedures to put their best face forward as they look for a job – or try to hold on to the one they have. A survey of physicians by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery showed that 75 percent of them said [...]

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Cosmetic Surgery As Part Of Job Hunting Strategies

Luposuction is 20 Years Old. Laser Lipo is Younger.

Cathy Valenti — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:46:38 +0000

This year marks the twentieth anniversary of the FDA’s approval of suction lipoplasty systems, commonly known as liposuction. Although versions of it, like suction-assisted lipectomy, had been recorded in medical literature since the 1970s for non-cosmetic uses such as the removal of fatty tumors, it wasn’t until 1989 that it was officially rubber-stamped for aesthetic [...]

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Luposuction is 20 Years Old. Laser Lipo is Younger.

Lasers and Your Career

Bob Miles — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 22:01:37 +0000

We’d all like to believe that we can get and keep jobs based on talent and effort, but these days, many people feel their appearance plays a bigger part than ever before. So, despite tight budgets, job seekers are spending money on cosmetic procedures to increase their employee appeal. In addition to doctors’ anecdotal accounts [...]

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Lasers and Your Career

ASLMS 2009

newsroom — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:32:57 +0000

American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Hosts Annual Scientific Conference in National Harbor, Maryland, April 3-5, 2009. The world’s top laser experts will gather in National Harbor, Maryland, to share innovations in lasers and emerging technologies at the 29th Annual Scientific Conference of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS). “LASER 2009” [...]

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ASLMS 2009

Small Aesthetic Luxuries For Tough Times

newsroom — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:13:06 +0000

Just a couple of comments on the recent stats published by The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). Full report is available at http://www.surgery.org/press/statistics-2008.php. There is also a good post at the Aesthetic Medicine News. The report reaffirms our opinion that in tough economic times, small aesthetic luxuries are still in demand. ASAPS’ report, [...]

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Small Aesthetic Luxuries For Tough Times

Job Security, Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetics in 2009

newsroom — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:01:04 +0000

Today, people are doing all they can to ensure their job security. Taking prolonged periods away from their job could result in termination: if a company can get along without you for a couple of weeks then you obviously aren’t that valuable. Thus the cosmetic surgery industry has seen a significant increase in the non-invasive [...]

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Job Security, Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetics in 2009

An Increase in Cosmetic Laser Treatments Reported by AACS

newsroom — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 23:08:24 +0000

The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery is a professional medical society whose members are dermatologic surgeons, facial plastic surgeons, head and neck surgeons, general surgeons, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, plastic surgeons, or ocular plastic surgeons — all of whom specialize in cosmetic surgery. The AACS has completed its annual Procedural Survey and the most notable [...]

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An Increase in Cosmetic Laser Treatments Reported by AACS

Eye Bag Removal for Men

newsroom — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 23:00:23 +0000

What do Dragons’ Den millionaire Duncan Bannatyne, hearthrob George Clooney and U2 frontman Bono have in common? All three having gone under the knife in recent years to remove tired-looking eye bags. Cosmetic surgery clinics report a massive increase in demand for the procedure – known as blepharoplasty – among men. And some are putting [...]

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Eye Bag Removal for Men

Doctors Duel About Priorities in Cosmetic Surgery

newsroom — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 22:36:58 +0000

Injectables, dermal fillers, laser surgery, plastic surgery, photorejuvenation, laser skin treatments… In the face of nose-diving portfolios and little disposable income to go around, should ridding the face of wrinkles really be a priority? Dr. Philip Prioleau, dermatologist, and Dr. Cap Lesesne, plastic surgeon, both in private practice on Manhattan’s Upper East Side debate the [...]

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Doctors Duel About Priorities in Cosmetic Surgery

Non-surgical procedures and drugs could leave you disappointed

newsroom — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 22:26:16 +0000

There is an excellent article/slide show on MSN today. You will enjoy reading and watching it. It deals with: Botox breast lift “Doctor fish” manicures and pedicures Waxing Eyelash-thickening drops UV-activated teeth whitening Permanent makeup Chemical peels Brava breast enhancement, and Thermage We find the “Doctor fish” manicure and pedicures especially entertaining. Well, we, however, [...]

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Non-surgical procedures and drugs could leave you disappointed

Home Use Lasers – Overview and Prospects

newsroom — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 17:29:13 +0000

Many consumers bombard laser manufacturers looking to buy a hair removal laser for home use. “The price for a full body hair removal at a medical aesthetic clinic is over $3,000. Why can’t buy a laser and do it myself and share the laser with the family?” Most people are surprised that even for a [...]

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Home Use Lasers – Overview and Prospects

Women Are Cutting Back on Plastic Surgery

admin — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 14:47:02 +0000

There is a good article at empowerher.com, which deals with the subject LaserOffers.com staff has been covering in the last couple of months – the trend towards less expensive surgery and more affordable non-invasive treatments. ”Women who would really benefit most from a facelift would do well to consider the long-term cost of a series of [...]

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Women Are Cutting Back on Plastic Surgery

Laser Hair Removal: Alex (755 nm), YAG (1064 nm) or a Combo?

newsroom — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 13:11:15 +0000

This is a common question and we hear a lot of discussions among practitioners about what laser is best for large areas, like legs or a man’s back. We have reviewed several studies published in the last few years, and here is the consensus among our medical panel members. Alex or YAG? For individuals with [...]

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Laser Hair Removal: Alex (755 nm), YAG (1064 nm) or a Combo?

Long-pulsed Nd:YAG is safer and better for hypertrophic port-wine stains on lips

admin — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 19:37:46 +0000

A very good study by doctors Kono T, Frederick Groff W, Chan HH, Sakurai H, Yamaki T of the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Tokyo Women’s Medical University, Tokyo, Japan (tkono@prs.twmu.ac.jp) just came out. Pulsed dye laser (PDL) treatment of hypertrophic port-wine stains (PWSs) on the lips has demonstrated poor efficacy and a potential [...]

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Long-pulsed Nd:YAG is safer and better for hypertrophic port-wine stains on lips

New Spiel for Cosmetic Surgeons

admin — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:15:47 +0000

Bad economy is making patients more cost-conscious, and plastic surgeons, the elite corps of lavishly compensated surgeons are going to unheard-of lengths to drum up business. Some are sending out discount coupons and offering payment plans. Others are turning to less expensive and less invasive procedures. And all of them have to actually market their aesthetic practices. [...]

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New Spiel for Cosmetic Surgeons