Facial Surgery

It's not too late for women in their 50s and 60s to consider LASIK eye surgery, says Leo Maguire, M.D., a Mayo Clinic ophthalmologist.LASIK -- short for laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis -- is a type of eye surgery to correct refractive errors or abnormalities in the eye's focusing power. It's performed most often on people who are nearsighted.In an interview in the September issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource, Dr. Maguire says there are extra considerations for women in their 50s and 60s who are considering the eye correct .... More »

A city hospital today claimed that it had successfully performed India's first non-invasive corneal transplant on two children using "blade-free" intralase laser.Dr Amar Agarwal, Joint Managing Director at Dr Agarwal's Eye Hospital, told reporters that Sanjay (7) and his sister, Sangeetha (12), hailing from Shimoga in Karnataka, were suffering from corneal dystrophy, a condition where the eye would become very sensitive towards light. The condition was caused due to consanguinity of their parents.He said the vision of children slowly .... More »

Make-up that seems barely there and a flawless complexion are the latest rage these days. The number of people heading to a dermatologist in search of a clear complexion is increasing daily. They might not have large blemishes or scars on their faces, but as a simple skin treatment, more and more are opting for laser surgery, which helps with birthmarks, age spots, or any other discolorations of the skin.In order to understand the procedure better and learn about its effects, professionals at Choi's Clinic in Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu .... More »

In addition to cosmetic applications, namely treatment of frown lines, Botox is also approved for excessive sweating, and its off-label uses have grown exponentially. Physicians currently use Botox for a wide variety of aesthetic and medical treatments -- from alleviating headaches to softening banding under the neck that comes with age -- and new uses continue to be discovered.But how necessary is it to address those minor imperfections such as little dimples in the chin that are only apparent when puckering up? Some patients start t .... More »

This month's British Community Link Coffeeplus has invited Dr CY Lim to explain some of the most popular beauty treatments.According to a press release, Dr Lim who has a clinic in Gadong is a Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners (International). He holds a Diploma in Practical Dermatology (Distinction) from Cardiff University and MBBS University of Melbourne and is a Fellow of Faculty of Medicine, Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery.Some of the procedures Dr Lim will cover are Botox, Fillers, Intense Pulse Light, .... More »

Stephanie StahlPHILADELPHIA Cancer patients are in the back of the line for many dermatologists according to a new study in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. Botox injections for wrinkles are getting priority treatment.Botox is big business for dermatologists. Americans spend more than two billion dollars a year for the popular shot of youth.But Jack Howard visits his dermatologist for a much more serious reason."I've had skin cancers for the last four years," said patient Jack Howard, so it's important for him to se .... More »

WASHINGTON (AFP) - Patients who want a Botox treatment for wrinkles get appointments with US dermatologists much faster than those with potentially cancerous moles, according to a new study.For a Botox injection, patients waited typically for eight days, while those asking doctors to look at worrisome moles that might indicate skin cancer waited 26 days, said the study in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. In this file photo, a doctor is seen performing a Botox injection on a patient....The study was conducted last ye .... More »

Patients seeking an appointment with a dermatologist to get rid of their wrinkles have a much shorter wait time than those seeking to get a potentially cancerous mole checked, according to a report in the New York Times.A new study published online by The Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology reported that dermatologists in 12 cities offered a typical wait of eight days for a cosmetic patient wanting Botox, compared with a typical wait of 26 days for a patient requesting evaluation of a changing mole, a possible indicator of .... More »

A teenage girl has undergone facial surgery after she was attacked with a bottle in a Dorset street.The bottle was thrown at the 15-year-old at 2315 BST on Saturday at the junction of Charminster Road and Maxwell Road in Bournemouth.The girl, who is from Bournemouth, was treated for serious injuries on her lip and eyebrow at Poole Hospital and may be left with permanent scars.Detectives have asked witnesses to the attack to come forward.Det Con Debbie Krainz, of Bournemouth CID, said: "This girl has received injuries that could leave .... More »

Rusk County Memorial Hospital is now using a state of the art Infinity Vision System for cataract removal.The machine, called a phacoemulsifier, offers many new advances over standard cataract removal equipment and provides ophthalmologists the ability to customize surgical techniques for each patient.According to Pat Somerville, RN, Operating Room Coordinator, Rusk County Memorial is the first hospital in the area to offer this new equipment to patients."Our goal of excellence in patient care mandates that we remain on the forefront .... More »

Dermacare Laser&Skin Care Clinics, the only physician-based laser aesthetic skin-care franchisor in the nation, welcomes the first board certified facial plastic surgeon to join the Dermacare family of physicians.The latest Dermacare franchise is located at the corner of Indian School Rd. and Bullard Ave. in Goodyear, (Nachrichten) Ariz., and will serve residents of the growing Goodyear and Litchfield Park communities in the West Valley. The new clinic will offer minimally invasive facial plastic surgery procedures, including facelift .... More »

By Grant WoodwardThe Peter Pan of Pop swears by it - even though it is one of the most toxic poisons known to man.Now there are signs that more and more men are following Cliff Richard's example and turning to Botox injections in a bid to look younger for longer.After years spent watching increasing numbers of men receive the treatment at his salon, Paul Carrigan, owner of Saks Hair and Beauty on Briggate in Leeds, decided to take the plunge."I had never had it done before but I am getting to that age now when I think I've got to main .... More »

While Botox may have become an accepted cosmetic procedure, there can be side effects. Dr. Robert Knox, medical director of Physician's Center for Beauty in Louisville, Ky., says the risks associated with the procedure are mostly related to technique, including redness, swelling, bruising and some discomfort.About 1 percent of people who receive an approved dosage of Botox experience "eyelid drooping," caused by the injection accidentally seeping into areas not intended for the muscle-relaxing effect. That's why patients are asked to .... More »

When it comes to embracing boob jobs and facelifts, young Australians are still far more cautious than their American counterparts, new research shows.The study of Melbourne university students found that most were familiar with a huge range of cosmetic procedures, from botox injections to nose jobs and liposuction, but only one per cent had actually gone under the knife.And overall, the sample of 284 students was negative about the procedures, with half saying they would be "fearful" about the surgery.A third said it was a waste of m .... More »

By VICKI ROCKBarry Ohler, 48, Markleton, and Breiann Howsare, 26, Somerset, had something in common: Both have worn glasses or contacts for years.Now they have something else in common: They underwent LASIK eye surgery on Friday at Somerset Hospital. Dr. Daniel Vittone, who has offices in Somerset, Latrobe, Mount Pleasant and Johnstown, performed the procedures.Vittone has been performing LASIK, which stands for Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis, surgery for 12 years. He is now using a second-generation surgical laser, the FEMTO L .... More »