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Stress, poor diet, the Pill, HRTs, childbirth, cancer treatment and menopause are blamed for a national problem that's ruining the lives of over 40 million women who experience thinning hair and hair loss. It's a real emotional and beauty issue which is being raised in August as the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) sponsors Hair Loss Awareness Month, and the world's foremost experts on hair thinning/loss give valuable insight into all natural permanent solutions that are successful.New York, New York -- While society has traditio .... More »

The top 5 cosmetic-surgery procedures in 2006:Breast augmentationNose reshapingLiposuctionEyelid surgeryTummy tuckThe top 5 male cosmetic-surgery procedures in 2006:Nose reshapingEyelid surgeryLiposuctionHair transplantationMale breast reductionThe top 5 female cosmetic-surgery procedures in 2006:Breast augmentationLiposuctionNose reshapingEyelid surgeryTummy tuckThere were 1.9 million cosmetic surgical procedures in 2006. That was up 2 percent from 2005 and down 3 percent from 2000. There was a 55 percent increase in breast augmentat .... More »

Teeth whitening is big business. There are all sorts of products from trays and toothpastes to strips and lasers to give you a gorgeous grin.But when it comes to teeth whitening young teenagers may want to wait, or they could end up with discolored teeth.Most everyone wants a nice white smile, and now with products sold over the counter and at your dentists office, a pearly white smile is easy to achieve.Dr. Mary DeMello of the Massachusetts Dental Society says "people basically want to have their teeth bleached because they find that .... More »

Plus White 5 Minute Speed Whitening Gel works - without a hassleBy Lucynda KoestersWho likes her coffee black, her teeth whiteI am a coffee drinker. I drink it in the morning. I drink it after lunch. I drink it at night. No, it does not keep me awake. I am immune to the caffeine. I thrive on it.What's wrong with that? I am certainly not the only American to be completely addicted to the lovely dark brew. Could I quit my five-cup-a-day addiction? No. I have tried to cut back. It didn't work. I am resigned to the fact the coffee-making .... 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 Owner's Manual. This empowering book helps consumers make informed decisions about cosmetic surgery procedures.Many people are dissatisfied with some aspect of their appearance, and more and more are doing something about it. According to the American Society for Plastic Surgeons, a r .... 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. The Academy recommends patients do their homework and consider a doctor's training and credentials before they decide if a .... More »

So you are looking for healthy alternatives to breast surgery. You really want to enhance your breasts but of course out of dissatisfaction and feeling of insufficiency.You are like many other women out there who want to have enhanced and improved breasts without taking any surgery at all. As one of the women who want to enhance their breasts, maybe you are asking if enhancement pills really works.Nowadays, having larger breasts is the desire of most women; they want to have larger and rounded breasts to feel sexy and confident. There .... More »

by Jodi DaynardI'll admit it: I've been traumatized. Every time I turn around, another of my beloved actors has had "work." Last time I watched the Academy Awards, more than two years ago now, Antonio Banderas was slapping Melanie Griffith on the butt and saying, "I like her sexy." Sexy, fine. But at fifty, did she have to look twenty-five? The woman's face was nearly unrecognizable; her lips looked like they'd been stung by a nest of bees.Everyone is having "work" nowadays. Even stars I never thought would stoop to it, like Michael D .... More »

By Andy PierrottiNo matter how much lotion Carol Czarnik puts on her legs, her brown scar near her ankle will never go away. It's not the result of an accident or a fall, but a laser procedure a local doctor's office performed on her legs to remove spider veins in 2004."It feels like a rubber band snapping as the laser hits you," that's how Czarnik describes the way the laser felt on her skin.Before leaving, Czarnik says the medical technician who performed the treatment knew something went wrong, "As I was done with the procedure, I .... More »

Over 40 million women are affected each year, but natural treatment can help stop hair loss without the need for medications or expensive surgeryNEW YORK -- While society has traditionally regarded hair loss as a problem associated with men, losing your 'crowning glory' also can be devastating to women and teens.Stress, poor diet, the Pill, HRTs, childbirth, cancer treatment, and menopause are blamed for a national problem that's ruining the lives of over 40 million women who experience thinning hair and hair loss. It's a real emotion .... More »

The debate over whether reality TV influences its audience is settled. According to a study published in July's 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."Despite widespread unease about the effects that reality television shows have on patient decision making and expectations, no data existed on how these shows .... More »

Las Vegas plastic surgery practice now offers an array of breast implant options for local breast augmentation patients, including a new generation of silicone implant recently approved for general use by plastic surgeons.Las Vegas, Nevada -- Not even a year ago, the vast majority of women considering breast enlargements in Las Vegas had one choice of breast implant material: saline. But last November, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) doubled the options available to women, approving a new generation of silicone implant for .... More »

Yes, the drug smooths wrinkles, but it also treats several medical conditionsKimberly Hayes TaylorFor years, Margaret Fassio's head shook so badly, it appeared she was constantly saying, "No."Doctors believed the Warren woman had a nerve problem and gave her muscle relaxers, but Fassio's body remained tilted to the right. The excruciatingly painful muscle condition had her body so contorted her head was nearly lying on her shoulder. Most patients get Botox to smooth facial wrinkles."It was horrible," she says. "The only way I can desc .... More »

People Considering Cosmetic Surgery May Be Influenced by Plastic Surgery Reality TV ShowsPlastic surgery reality TV shows may affect people who areconsidering getting cosmetic surgery for the first time, according to a newstudy.The study appears in July's edition of the journal Plastic andReconstructive Surgery.The researchers included John Persing, MD, of the plastic surgery section ofYale University's medical school.They gave surveys to 42 people who were considering getting plastic surgeryfor the first time at Yale University's pla .... More »

by BARBARA DAVISDesperate to lose their menopaunch or unsightly eye bags, middle-aged men are turning to cosmetic surgery. But will it really help them regain their youth?Five months ago, 42-year-old Andrew Wadsworth checked himself into a private clinic, discreetly tucked away in a quiet street behind Harrods in London's Knightsbridge.Within the hour, the managing director of a graphic design company had been given a local anaesthetic and watched as a small cut was made in his belly button.A surgeon then inserted a laser wand into th .... More »