Boston Fashion Week’s got growing pains Oct 8, 2009
Scan through the 22-page schedule and events include Dr. Bill Adams offering a seminar on nonsurgical cosmetic procedures or a lingerie chain store putting models in teddys and parading them around through the aisles. I may be old-fashioned, but this doesn t scream fashion to me. (Boston Globe)
Cosmetic pioneer Oct 2, 2009
She has performed more than 10,000 non-invasive cosmetic procedures and has been recognized by industry peers. She serves as an advisory board member for Valeant Pharmaceuticals International and has trained physicians on behalf of companies such as the Botox maker Allergan and Medicis, the Scottsdale company that markets skin fillers Restylane and Perlane. (AZCentral -- Business)
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Patients Rush To Beat Possible 'Botax' Sep 12, 2009
-- Taxing cosmetic procedures like tummy tucks, liposuction and Botox injections could help finance the trillions of dollars needed for health care reform if some politicians have their way. The Senate Finance Committee had recently discussed imposing a 10 percent tax "botax" on cosmetic surgeries deemed not medically necessary, KERO-TV reported. (Click2Houston, TX)
'Botax' Has More People Rushing To Doctor's Office Sep 11, 2009
-- Taxing cosmetic procedures like tummy tucks, liposuction and Botox could help finance the trillions of dollars needed for health care reform, that's if some politicians have their way. It's being called "Botax." The Senate Finance Committee had recently discussed imposing a 10 percent tax on cosmetic surgeries deemed not medically necessary. (KERO 23, CA)
Job hunters put their best faces forward Sep 2, 2009
Williams and about three dozen other unemployed South Floridians were treated to free cosmetic procedures by a Fort Lauderdale physician who had heard clients talk about how they felt they needed to keep up their appearances to keep their jobs or find new ones. Last month, after three chemical peels that skimmed away some of the sun damage and smoothed away some of Williams' freckles, he landed a job as a satellite technician - his field of expertise. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Unwanted Lawsuits Grow From Laser Hair Removal Sep 2, 2009
Unlike day spas, which specialize in services such as massages, facials and body wraps for relaxation, medical spas offer cosmetic procedures that often involve the use of medical devices, such as lasers. While most states require that a doctor supervise such procedures, lawyers say it's not happening. (Law.com)
Nurses hold Botox 'parties' Aug 23, 2009
DOCTORS' groups claim nurses are putting patients at risk by illegally performing cosmetic procedures such as Botox, wrinkle filler and fat-dissolving injections without supervision. The Cosmetic Physicians Society and the Australasian Society of Cosmetic Medicine say nurses are increasingly injecting the restricted drugs in beauty salons and at Botox ''parties. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
The Science of Skin Aug 9, 2009
Over the past few years, cosmetic procedures have begun booming in this place where religion covers all facets of life. Today Health. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Abby: Sun is your skin's worst enemy Aug 9, 2009
What can a woman who cannot afford cosmetic procedures do about this inevitable problem. My medical insurance will not cover Botox or surgery. (Florida Today)
Why can't health insurance be more like auto insurance? Aug 6, 2009
Some of these covered services such as cosmetic procedures, birth-control pills, and abortion do not even address a diagnosis. (Contrary to popular belief, pregnancy is not a malady. (Christian Science Monitor)
Survey: Laid-off workers find full-time jobs faster Aug 6, 2009
Teeth whitening, enhanced makeup and cosmetic procedures also were cited. Comparing genders, both men (26 percent) and women (30 percent) indicated making changes to their appearances in hopes of appealing to potential employers. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Return of the beards Aug 6, 2009
Americans are spending more and more on cosmetic procedures to look younger, firmer and otherwise enhanced. msnbc. (MSNBC -- Health)
Half of laid off workers have jobs after three months Aug 6, 2009
Teeth whitening, enhanced makeup and cosmetic procedures were also cited. Comparing genders, both men and women indicated making changes to their appearances in hopes of appealing to potential employers, at 26 percent and 30 percent, respectively. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Saudi women's veils hide bounty of nose jobs Aug 3, 2009
Saudi clerics say cosmetic procedures and surgeries areOKif they aredone to reverse damage from an accident or to fix a body part or feature that is causing grief to a person ... Over the past few years, plastic surgeries and cosmetic procedures, hallmarks of the western world, have begun booming in this place where religion covers every facet of life even those cloaked from head to toe ... Al-Nujaimi draws his guidelines from the consensus that was reached three years ago when... (MSNBC -- International)
Under the Veil, Nip and Tuck Makes New Saudi Faces Aug 3, 2009
Such cosmetic procedures as well as plastic surgeries have become popular in the past few years ... Al-Nujaimi draws his guidelines from the consensus that was reached three years ago when clergymen and plastic surgeons met in Riyadh to determine whether cosmetic procedures violate the Islamic tenet against tampering God's creation ... "I get calls from many, many women asking about cosmetic procedures," said al-Nujaimi told The Associated Press in an interview. (ABC News -- Wire)
Botox for penny pinchers: Quick patchwork fixes Aug 1, 2009
For penny pinchers, patchwork fixes trump plastic surgery. For penny pinchers, patchwork fixes trump plastic surgery. (The Palm Beach Post)
Find out which treatment is right for you Aug 1, 2009
Introduction to cosmetic procedures. Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast are one of the for cosmetic procedures in the country. (The Palm Beach Post)
Banfield pet hospitals ban tail docking, ear cropping on dogs Jul 31, 2009
"After thoughtful consideration and reviewing medical research, we have determined it is in the best interest of the pets we treat, as well as the overall practice, to discontinue performing these unnecessary cosmetic procedures," says Karen Faunt, vice president for medical quality advancement. "It is our hope that this new medical protocol will help reduce, and eventually eliminate, these cosmetic procedures altogether.". (USA Today -- News)
> SurgiCruise lets you head offshore to save on your medical bills Jul 30, 2009
Initially, the business will focus on cosmetic procedures such as liposuction, facial peels and breast augmentation, and then may branch out to include orthopedic and heart procedures. The facilities will be staffed by U.S.-trained doctors, with nurses and other staff from overseas. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Nip-and-tuck travel crimped as US tightens belts Jul 30, 2009
A 2005 study of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons found that only 10 percent of people who recently had or considered cosmetic procedures earned more than $90 000 (about R700 000) a year. The majority had a household income between $30 000 and $60 000. (Business Report, South Africa)
Atlanta the seventh-best start-up city Jul 30, 2009
As an example, it cited Atlantan Russell Rainey of Rainey Compression Essentials, who developed a line of nylon compression garments designed to promote healing after face-lifts, tummy tucks and other cosmetic procedures. The top ten cities in order are Las Vegas, Portland, Ore. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
It Isn't Just Vanity! Local MedSpa Seeks to Correct and Educate. Jul 25, 2009
1 million cosmetic procedures were performed in 2008, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. One would think the amount of money spent on corrective cosmetic procedures would encourage individuals to take better care of their skin, but unfortunately summertime in Los Angeles is the worst time for bad skincare behavior. (PR Newswire)
Dumbest recession moves Jul 15, 2009
not be making now that we're in a recession (iAfrica.com)
Blame Michael Jackson Jul 14, 2009
Between 1997 and 2007, the number of cosmetic procedures per year rose tenfold, from 2 million to 10 million, according to the industry association. Its polling data states that 29% of Americans without children, and 24% of Americans with children, would consider plastic surgery. (Asia Times Online)
Even high-end dentist has to keep growing Jul 10, 2009
His specialties are complex cosmetic procedures and full-mouth reconstruction, procedures that can start at $50,000 and take up to several days to complete. His clients often are one-time customers who rarely come back for additional procedures. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Jackson Probe Hones In on Doctors, Drugs Jul 7, 2009
CBS News has also learned that when Jackson would have even minor cosmetic procedures such as Botox, he would take Demerol, a narcotic painkiller not normally prescribed for such a procedure. Frank Dileo was recently rehired as Jackson's manager. (CBS News)
Children turn to cosmetic surgery to look 'normal' Jun 25, 2009
The Hastings Center, a bioethics research institute in Garrison, N.Y., published a report this year on cosmetic procedures involving children, which included a report on parents of children with cognitive impairments who wish to make their child appear less delayed. Susan Gilbert, a Hastings Center medical writer, says parents who inquire about surgery for a cognitively impaired child want to either align the child's visual appearance with his or her mental capacity or intellectual age, or erase... (USA Today)
Fearful of skin cancer and the sun's damaging rays, some fitness fanatics are heading inside Jun 18, 2009
Some of her patients have started exercising indoors, she said, but others prefer to deal with the sun issue in another way: They want the damage removed with lasers or other cosmetic procedures ... Unless they can turn it around and protect themselves better than in the past, it doesn t make sense to do [cosmetic procedures], Krauss said. (Boston Globe)
New L.A. Experience Not Only Leaves You Feeling Good but Looking Great Jun 16, 2009
This is where the physical transformation took place in under an hour, with a laser hair removal treatment and skin consultation by a physician and registered nurse who specialize in cosmetic procedures. Kellie was one of the first guests to experience the grand opening of Spa 7 Cosmetic & Laser Center at Burke Williams' West Hollywood location. (PR Newswire)
Survey finds that cosmetic ear surgery has the youngest age of patients Jun 16, 2009
Additionally, the survey found that otoplasty has the youngest mean age of both invasive and less invasive cosmetic procedures at 29. "While cosmetic surgery is not for all adolescents, there appears to be a trend in otoplasty for younger patients," states Dr. Patrick McMenamin, MD, President of the AACS. "The bottom line is that if the teen is of appropriate psychological and physical maturity, then the teen can reap the benefits of an early age otoplasty. In my experience, it is the youngster... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Cutting reality-teens and cosmetic surgery (1) Jun 16, 2009
Thursday, February 01, 2007 Edition. " The numbers don't include the youths who head to their local dermatologist for chemical peels, micro-dermabrasion and Botox injections.Why are America's children seeking to reinvent themselves so prodigiously?"They've been swept up by this media frenzy that says we can make ourselves perfect," Thiel said. "We live in a world where, culturally, kids feel they need to look like the skinny actresses on "The O.C." or they are not valuable. (Malibu Times, CA)
With money tight, more people forgo elective surgery Jun 2, 2009
Patients spent their disposable dollars buying holiday presents for their kids rather than on cosmetic procedures. This year, business is down 15 percent, largely due to a drop in cosmetic procedures. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
With money tight, more people forgo pricey elective surgery May 30, 2009
Patients spent their disposable dollars buying holiday presents for their kids rather than on cosmetic procedures. This year, business is down 15 percent, largely due to a drop in cosmetic procedures ... Since Maryland has one of the lowest medical reimbursement rates in the nation, many doctors practicing in the state depend on the cosmetic procedures to sustain their business. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Skin and beauty May 21, 2009
Latest news about cosmetic procedures. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Health)
Wrinkle Free Friday: Family recipe gets rid of, prevents bruises May 16, 2009
But she could never have imagined that people having cosmetic procedures would want it too ... Another local dermatologist now keeps it in her office for cosmetic procedures. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Interview with Dr Susan Taylor May 15, 2009
Taylor enjoyed how dermatology had many depths to the specialty with surgical and cosmetic procedures, plus the flexibility of caring for all ages. Throughout her years of practice Taylor has become the leading expert on ethnic skin; founding both the Skin of Color Center and the Skin of Color Society, and being a board member of the American Academy of Dermatology. (Suite101.com)
Job Searchers Turning to Cosmetic SurgerySome older workers are getting plastic surgery to give them edge in job market. May 11, 2009
Some older workers are getting cosmetic procedures to compete in job market. With more than a half-million more jobs lost last month alone, according to the Department of Labor, older workers can feel at a distinct disadvantage competing against their younger counterparts. (ABC News)
Pageant Paid For Miss Calif. Implants May 3, 2009
sean56z-cosmetic procedures are covered for some people ... So, guess you could say "we the people" cover cosmetic procedures for a select few. (CBS News -- Early Show)
FDA Approves DYSPORT(TM) for Therapeutic and Aesthetic Uses Apr 30, 2009
According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, over 10 million cosmetic procedures were performed in the U.S. in 2008, 83% of which represented nonsurgical procedures. (2) Injections of botulinum toxin type A have been the number one nonsurgical cosmetic procedure for the past five years, with over 2. (Primezone Releases)
Needham Bulletin Board (April 16) Apr 16, 2009
Spitz has been honored as Best Cosmetic Dentist by the Improper Bostonian, and Smileboston was mentioned as, One of the most reputable places in Boston for cosmetic procedures by Boston magazine. Loading commenting interface. (Needham Tab, MA)
Super acne? Antibiotic-resistant zitson the rise Apr 14, 2009
April 8: Cindi Leive from Glamour magazine and dermatologist Dr. Jeanine Downie discuss some of the precautions you should take before getting cosmetic procedures like Botox or chemical peels. Most popular. (MSNBC -- Health)
Citi Field Ready To Rock Apr 10, 2009
Baby Boomers Boost Botox Why nonsurgical cosmetic procedures are popular in 2009. Business Travelers Downgrade IHG CEO is expanding the business as companies spend less on travel. (Forbes -- Business)
Plastic surgery is latest accessory for job seekers Apr 9, 2009
April 8: Cindi Leive from Glamour magazine and dermatologist Dr. Jeanine Downie discuss some of the precautions you should take before getting cosmetic procedures like Botox or chemical peels ... Americans are spending more and more on cosmetic procedures to look younger, firmer and otherwise enhanced. (MSNBC -- Health)
Our View: Hit & Misses Apr 3, 2009
No matter the economic climate, people need to have their hair cut and styled, plus other cosmetic procedures. A school is a great way to tap into that market. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Most Popular Plastic Surgeries In 2008 Mar 28, 2009
But we have seen a decrease in breast augmentations, which aren't a necessary treatment," Ellenbogen says. Breast augmentation was down 11% from 2007, but its popularity is still strong, up 482% since 1997. Overall, though, the cosmetic procedures were down--surgical procedures were off 15%, and noninvasive procedures, which make up 82% of all procedures, were down 12%. But surgeons say in the three months of 2009, business is starting to pick up again, especially for Botox and derma fillers... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Recession Cuts Into Plastic Surgery Mar 27, 2009
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons said surgical cosmetic procedures fell to 1 ... While surgeries fell, lower-impact cosmetic procedures such as Botox injections rose 5 percent. (Click2Houston, TX)
Medical Makeovers Mar 27, 2009
New cosmetic procedures that don't require surgery are becoming more popular in many practices ... Wohlman is a specialist in hormone replacement therapy, which she combines with cosmetic procedures in what she calls a more holistic approach to improving well being ... "But cosmetic procedures have developed to the point where you don't have to do surgery anymore.". (WSJA.com, AL)
Economy nips, tucks plastic surgery business Mar 26, 2009
- The struggling economy cut into plastic surgery last year as spending on cosmetic procedures drooped, but less-invasive procedures like Botox injections continued to grow, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons said ... 3 billion was spent last year on cosmetic procedures, a category that excludes reconstructive surgeries. (AZCentral -- Business)
More 'Fattest in history' Mar 21, 2009
Plastic surgery to the latest cosmetic procedures. More local news. (The Palm Beach Post)
Michael Jackson planning more surgery Mar 18, 2009
Halperin claims the singer - who is said to have had more than 50 cosmetic procedures - wants to repair the damage done by previous surgeries ... Jackson's representatives have denied the 50-year-old singer is planning further cosmetic procedures. (Xinhuanet, China)
New Face For Comeback Shows Mar 18, 2009
New face for Jackson's comeback concerts Posted: 18 March 2009 1253 hrs. " onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Cosmetic surgery sags Mar 17, 2009
The value of cosmetic procedures for men and women fell 10% in 2008 to $US11 ... The decline in the number of cosmetic procedures is part of people's general reluctance to spend in this economy, and doesn't reflect a permanent change, said Gold. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Men Try Facials Mar 3, 2009
1 million cosmetic procedures in 2007, according the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery cosmetic surgery national data bank -- that's 9 percent of the total. The ASAPS reported the number of cosmetic procedures for men increased 17 percent from 2006, and the top five surgical procedures were liposuction, eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty, breast reduction to treat enlarged male breasts, and hair transplantation. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Sex therapy claims are true: patient Feb 25, 2009
Witness A said that she had undergone a series of cosmetic procedures with Dr Chowdhury in 2004 and 2005 after he suggested that she was not getting acting or commercial parts because her face was showing signs of ageing. She had been extremely unhappy with one of the procedures, which at one point had left a noticeable dent in her forehead. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
New standards urged for treatment at spas Feb 24, 2009
Because consumers pay cash for cosmetic procedures, rather than use insurance coverage, "the same standards have not been applied as in traditional medicine," Aims said ... There are no overall regulations governing who can do certain cosmetic procedures and what type of training is required, and there is no requirement that medical spas be licensed. (Boston Globe)
A hard pill to swallow Feb 23, 2009
Demand for medical products is down because more people are putting off elective surgeries and cosmetic procedures, Wolfe said. She expects the industry to rebound in the region once the economy starts turning around because of good training programs and skilled workers in the area. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Rourke regrets plastic surgery Feb 21, 2009
The 'Wrestler actor - who started boxing professionally in 1991 after his Hollywood career collapsed - claims most of the facial cosmetic procedures he underwent were to correct injuries sustained from the sport. He said: "Most of it was to mend the mess of my face because of the boxing, but I went to the wrong guy to put my face back together.". (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Your Doctor Has a Blog Feb 20, 2009
Allure Medical Spa of Shelby Township, Michigan is one of the first medical spas of its kind in the country; it offers some of the most advanced cosmetic procedures in the industry ... Dr. Charles Mok D.O. and Dr. Brett Kotlus M.D. of Allure Medical Spa and Michigan Cosmetic Surgery Center offer free consultations in their offices located at 8180 26 Mile Road, Suite 104, Shelby Township, Michigan, to individuals who think they may benefit or want additional information on various cosmetic... (PR Newswire)
Business Bucking the Recession Feb 20, 2009
Minimally invasive cosmetic procedures Botox, chemical peels and fillers were 73 percent more popular in the final quarter of 2008 than in 2007, according to a survey conducted by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. "People are saying that they're not going to buy the 'it' purse, but the last thing they're going to give up is the stuff that makes them look good everyday," says dermatologic surgeon Dr. Tina Alster of the Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery. (Time.com)
Top Botox Doctor in the United States Feb 18, 2009
An alternative to more invasive cosmetic procedures: BOTOX (Botulism toxin type A) is the most widely used treatment for removing dynamic wrinkle lines ... (PRWEB) February 18, 2009 -- An alternative to more invasive cosmetic procedures: BOTOX (Botulism toxin type A) is the most widely used treatment for removing dynamic wrinkle lines ... Beverly Hills, CA (PRWEB) February 18, 2009 - BOTOX, the alternative to a surgical facelift and other more expensive cosmetic procedures, has become the top... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Return of the beards Feb 13, 2009
Americans are spending more and more on cosmetic procedures to look younger, firmer and otherwise enhanced. msnbc. (MSNBC -- Health)
Woman Charged in 'Bootleg Cosmetology' Case Feb 12, 2009
A woman who police say performed cosmetic procedures that caused critically injuries on two women was charged Wednesday with practicing medicine without a license, MyTampaBay. com reported. (Fox News)
A fine polish Feb 12, 2009
IN France, the number of cosmetic procedures went from 80,000 in 1998 to 250,000 in 2005. And in Europe, 20% of women in urban areas have already undergone a cosmetic procedure of some kind. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Vanity's downturn: Botox use, and Allergan sales, dip Feb 8, 2009
David E. I. Pyott, the chief executive of Allergan, said in the earnings call that the company had put incentives in place to encourage consumers to have cosmetic procedures even during the economic downturn. These include a $50 coupon on a Botox treatment and a $100 rebate if a customer buys two syringes of Juv. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
