Trial to begin for unlicensed cosmetic surgeon
The operator of an underground cosmetology center in Washington recently returned to the Evergreen State to face trial. Federal prosecutors charged Conchita Sadiua Caspillo in March 2007 with performing cosmetic surgery without a license in their Lakewood, Washington home, according to the Seattle Post Intelligencer.
November 1, 2010
Categories: Plastic Surgery News
Facelifts still an effective anti-aging treatment, experts say
With the advent of many new procedures over the last decade, the number of facelifts being performed in the United States has dropped significantly. The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that treatments like Botox injections and microdermabrasion seem to be gaining popularity, but facelifts remain a viable option for those who want to see a more substantial result.
November 1, 2010
Categories: Facial Aesthetic Surgery News
Botox approved for treatment of chronic migraines
Botox may be commonly thought of as an effective way to reduce signs of aging, but it may soon be used for a different purpose. The neurotoxin was recently approved by the
Food and Drug Administration to be used as a treatment for patients who suffer from migraine headaches.
The treatment has been approved for chronic migraine suffers, meaning only those who experience frequent and extreme headaches are candidates. The approval by the FDA comes after the administration approved Botox as a remedy for muscle spasms in elbows, wrists and fingers.
October 28, 2010
Categories: Anti-Aging News
Tummy tucks on the rise among men
While many may believe that men are more impervious to body image issues than women, a recent trend seems to indicate otherwise. The New York Times reports that, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, between 2000 and 2009 the number of men undergoing abdominoplasty procedures, more commonly referred to as tummy tucks, has doubled.
October 28, 2010
Categories: Body Contouring News
Surgeon stresses importance of pre-mastectomy reconstruction discussion
Women who are diagnosed with breast cancer may benefit from having discussions with as many different specialists and surgeons as possible, yet the topic of breast reconstruction does not often come up until right before or right after, a mastectomy. Portland, Oregon's CBS affiliate KVAL reports that some experts suggest that patients consult a plastic surgeon before the initial operation.
October 28, 2010
Categories: Breast Surgery News
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