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Botox, facial fillers can reduce wrinkles around eyes

Botox, facial fillers can reduce wrinkles around eyes

Many baby boomers are looking to delay signs of aging, but not quite as many are willing to go under the knife to do so. For that reason, procedures such as Botox injections and facial fillers have been growing in popularity over the last several years, The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Categories: Facial Aesthetic Surgery News
November 19, 2010
Specialized face lift may help cure migraines

Specialized face lift may help cure migraines

Sufferers of migraines may have some hope for relief, as a new study suggests that plastic surgery may alleviate the debilitating headaches. Researchers say they have found that removing certain muscles or nerve tissue can have a positive impact, CNN reports.

While there have been a number of other treatments that have been aimed at treating symptoms of migraines, those who conducted the study believe this is a more permanent solution.

Categories: Facial Aesthetic Surgery News
November 16, 2010
Group provides plastic surgery to wounded veterans

Group provides plastic surgery to wounded veterans

For thousands of veterans who have been wounded overseas, the work of one charitable organization may help them live a more normal life as civilians. Operation Mend has been performing free plastic surgery on soldiers injured in Iraq and Afghanistan in an attempt to help remove or reduce the appearance of their scars, NBC affiliate WECT reports.

Categories: Facial Aesthetic Surgery News
November 15, 2010
Stabbing victim receives reconstructive surgery on documentary

Stabbing victim receives reconstructive surgery on documentary

For five years Lilly Morales had to live with the scars on her face from when she was attacked by her ex-boyfriend while living with her mother. Though insurance covered surgery on damaged muscles and nerves, facial treatment wes considered cosmetic and not covered. However, thanks to a documentary set to air on the Discovery Health Channel, Morales received the surgery earlier this year, Women's eNews reports.

Categories: Facial Aesthetic Surgery News
November 11, 2010
Plastic surgeons head to India for charity

Plastic surgeons head to India for charity

A group of plastic surgeons is headed to India to provide reconstructive surgeries to children who are suffering from facial deformities such as cleft lips, cleft palates, facial tumors and burns. The team is part of Operation Smile, an organization that works to improve the quality of life of children with similar conditions across the globe, the Illinois-based McLeansboro Times-Leader reports.

Categories: Facial Aesthetic Surgery News
November 10, 2010

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