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Wendy RigbyA new trend in plastic surgery may surprise you. With an increasing emphasis on body image, men and teenaged boys are undergoing breast reduction.John Gonzales of San Antonio is a car buff. He likes working in his driveway fixing up old classics. But these days, Gonzales is a lot more comfortable working in a muscle shirt. Gonzales recently had liposuction to change what he said was a shape he couldn't stand anymore."As a youngster, it bothered me a lot," he said. "Every time I would either take off my shirt or whatever and .... More »

There is no question we're losing the battle of the bulge. The CDC say two thirds of American adults are now overweight. And some looking for their inner thinness are going to the extreme and choosing surgery to shed the pounds.The laparoscopic gastric band or lap band surgery is the less expensive, less invasive alternative to the gastric bypass surgery. And patients we talked to who opted for the lap band surgery say it wasn't just about shedding the pounds, but prolonging their lives.Sandra Carmichiel, Lisa Richardson and Donna Sch .... More »

But if the numbers are clear, the reasons behind them are not. Women have varied motives for wanting implants, which have just gotten a boost from the FDA.The statistics of cosmetically enhanced breasts are what pop culture suggests they are - eye popping.Last year, there were 329,000 operations in the United States to rebuild, enhance, enlarge, uplift or otherwise change breasts. That made breast enhancement the No. 1 form of plastic surgery, up 55 percent from six years previous.And there is no statistic - or prognosticator - sugges .... More »

Earthbound Beauty Day Spa in Newport is now offering a new method of permanent hair removal.According to the spa, it is fast, safe, effective and affordable. It also is very comfortable as compared to waxing, electrolysis and laser hair removal. Unwanted hair is a huge problem for a large portion of the population, crossing all age, gender and ethnic lines. Many women, including "young" women, suffer from unsightly hair on various parts of their body, from facial hair all the way down the frame to "toe hair." As long as the hair is da .... More »

FDA-Approved MemoryGel Resists Rupture, Improves Feel LAS VEGAS, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Women who have had breast augmentation may elect to replace their implants due to changes in breast appearance or feel, or to obtain a different shape or size. Advancements in implant technology give women today a range of choices, including a Mentor's new FDA-approved silicone gel implant. "MemoryGel, a silicone gel resistant to leaks and ruptures, allows women to take advantage of silicone's softer feel with a safer implant. This is a new generat .... More »

Webcast November 7, 2007 6:00 PM EST From PinnacleHealth, Harrisburg, PAHARRISBURG, PA - Weight-loss surgery is the first surgery PinnacleHealth is scheduled to host on the Internet over the next year. On Wednesday, November 7 at 6 pm, Luciano DiMarco, DO, FACOS, medical director of bariatric surgery at PinnacleHealth, will perform the gold standard of weight-loss surgery, Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, at the PinnacleHealth Community Campus, on www.OR-Live.com. Since 1998, Luciano DiMarco, DO, FACOS, and his partners, Doctors Scot A. Curr .... More »

Dr Jonathan Hoenig of Beverly Hills, California gives back to the community by participating in an international event and donating all proceeds from BOTOX injections on November 16th to help cure blindness in many of the 7 million blind Africans.Beverly Hills, CA -- Eyelid and facial plastic surgeon Dr. Jonathan Hoenig has been selected to represent California on Friday, November 16, 2007 in an international fundraising effort to cure blindness. On that day, Dr Hoenig will offer BOTOX Cosmetic injections at a reduced fee, with procee .... More »

Skincare-News.com shows how split ends can be absolutely manageable with the right tools and knowledge.Split ends on a daily basis may plague even those who are careful about brushing their hair gently and limiting use of blow dryers or curling irons. Skincare-News.com's latest article, "In A Split over Split Ends?" conquers the who, what and why of split ends.Unfortunately, mending split ends can't be done with any magical cream, potion or comb. Instead, split ends, also known as trichoptlosis, can be avoided by implementing smart ha .... More »

Straumann Holding said it has launched its new-generation bone level dental implant, which will be available in the fourth quarter in most parts of Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand, before a roll-out to the rest of the world next year.The move complements the company's existing range of tissue level implants, said the Swiss-based company. Dental implants broadly fall into two categories - tissue level and bone level.Research indicates that up to 60 pct of implants are placed at bone level, said Straumann.huimin.neo@tho .... More »

Q:My granddaughters are 15 and 17 and want to have cosmetic surgery. Their parents see nothing wrong with it. I think it is horrible! I am very disappointed but they say I'm too old-fashioned. Am I wrong? Should I voice my 2 cents?Teen girls get the message from the media that the most important thing in life is their "looks." Avoid being critical of their decision. Instead, you could be the person in their life who highlights the positive assets in them, like being loyal to a friend, kindness to their parents, patience for an elderly .... More »

A FORMER member of an Australian national swimming squad has added to the sport's woes this week after it was revealed he tested positive for a banned diuretic.Swimming Australia chief executive Glenn Tasker said yesterday the use was inadvertent but in a week where swimming has come under scrutiny because of a claim by dual Olympian Elka Graham she was offered banned performance-enhancing drugs, Tasker conceded the revelation could harm the sport."I agree it doesn't look good but I can show you volumes and volumes of tests that our a .... More »

Your quick-hit guide to some of today's most popular plastic surgery proceduresBy KATIE FOUTZEditor's note: This is the first in a four-part series about plastic surgery.Americans went under the knife (or laser or syringe) nearly 11 million times for cosmetic procedures in 2006.That's 48 percent higher than in 2000, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Much of the growth has come from so-called minimally invasive procedures such as Botox injections. But people continue to sign up for major elective surgery to change .... More »

This may surprise many people, but a person's overall level of body satisfaction has little influence on whether they elect to have plastic surgery, according to a new study by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons."This study shows the majority of people who want plastic surgery have a normal level of body satisfaction," said Dr. Richard D'Amico, ASPS president-elect. "We use the term 'look as good as you feel' often and it is good to know this is why the average plastic surgery patient has a cosmetic procedure. They are not, in .... More »

Many teeth whitening systems are available, including whitening toothpastes, over-the counter gels, strips and trays, and whitening agents obtained from a dentist.Teeth whitening is ideal for people who have healthy, unrestored teeth (no fillings) and gums. Individuals with yellow tones to their teeth respond best. But this cosmetic procedure is not recommended for everyone.Find out if teeth whitening is right for you.Whitening SystemsWhitening ToothpastesAll toothpastes help remove surface stains because they have mild abrasives. Som .... More »

From bad sausage to brow raiser, a poisonous path to prettyBy Diane MapesAshlee Simpson is getting "Botox at 23!" an In Touch Weekly headline screams. BFFs are vying for a chance to win a trip to New York - complete with a wrinkle-treatment consult - the grand prize in "The Botox Cosmetic Ultimate Girlfriend's Weekend Getaway" sweepstakes. Casting directors are complaining that "robotoxed" actors are no longer able to lower their eyebrows.Have we all gone insane? How did we get to the point where celebrities actually require emoticons .... More »