Three more bodies pulled from rubble Mar 18, 2008
Illinois Superbug warning for face-lift patients CHICAGO - A dangerous drug-resistant bacterial infection has been showing up in a small number of patients who undergo face lifts, doctors reported yesterday. They said that when infections do occur at surgical sites following such procedures, "the facial plastic surgeon should have a high suspicion" for MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus), as the source. (Boston Globe)
Scene & Heard Feb 26, 2008
Two area institutions have received face lifts so to speak to keep up the the times. The additions bring technology and healthy living to both buildings in hopes of providing more and unique services to their members. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
'Mouth of the South' sports commentator Feb 13, 2008
Mr. Currie returned here and continued sports commentary until 1990, mixing in talk about his divorce, face lifts, his hairpiece and his experiences with psychotherapy. He also ran a broadcast school from 1981 to 1988. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Some link bouts with depression with failed LASIK Feb 10, 2008
wrote on Feb 9, 2008 12:55 PM:" Some articles are so dumb! If you go in to have something done especially surgery and it is not successful or leaves you worse off of course there is cause and effect! The stupidity of this is hilarious! Naturally you are going to be DEPRESSED and VERY ANGRY at yourself for doing it in the first place. And rightly so! But again that is why some people should think before they proceed which is not too common these days. My rule of thumb with surgery is that if it... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Samaritan to open plastic and reconstructive surgery practice Nov 9, 2007
The other 40 percent is cosmetic surgery, but there aren t a lot of requests for breast augmentation and face lifts. Patients in the Northwest have more realistic expectations about cosmetic surgery, Wilcox said. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Is the problem preventable? Oct 15, 2007
How many face lifts has this woman had. Jay Leno. (The Palm Beach Post)
Developers hope high-end living will lure residents back to city Sep 23, 2007
Areas like Philadelphia's Center City district and Harlem, N.Y., are getting more than face lifts. They are blossoming into bastions of entertainment, shopping and high-end living as the redevelopment renaissance overtakes once-neglected neighborhoods. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Aug. 30: Our readers write Sep 2, 2007
Joe wrote on Aug 31, 2007 8:13 AM:" 1.) It's a choice. People weigh the risks/benefits of UV exposure and many chose the controlled environment of indoor tanning. 2.) It's a viable business in Elizabethtown that pay taxes and support the local economy. 3.)Those readers that disapprove of indoor tanning for the cosmetic bronzing of skin, should also go after doctors that specialize in cosmetic surgeries (breast enhancements, face lifts, tummy tucks, etc.) as well as golf courses, tennis and... (News Enterprise Online)
"Dr. 90210" -- or Dr. Crotch? Sep 1, 2007
When the show was launched in 2004, it was fairly straightforward, with the usual cocktail of Beverly Hills plastic surgeries -- tummy tucks and face lifts and breast implants/reductions ... When the show was launched in 2004, it was fairly straightforward, with the usual cocktail of Beverly Hills plastic surgeries -- tummy tucks and face lifts and breast implants/reductions. (Townhall.com)
Goodland asks for letters of support Aug 30, 2007
Also all the empty businesses will receive face lifts. This will be a very similar project to the one Fowler has done. (Kentland Newton County Enterprise, IN)
Tucson Men Seeking Plastic Surgery Aug 25, 2007
"I'm starting to see a few more men and believe it or not, a lot of times I see it after I finish their wives face lifts," Maxwell said. She said men are great patients. (KOLD.com, AZ)
Inns around town putting on new faces Aug 2, 2007
Some Kanawha Valley hotels are getting face lifts and updates, as a way to keep up with competition and travelers changing needs. This is the biggest thing we have ever done, said Deborah Wall, general manager of the Hampton Inn on Virginia Street East in downtown Charleston. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Continue reading Jul 19, 2007
Traditional face lifts use one large incision made from ear to ear across the crown of the head. "It's designed for an aging face, where eyelids droop and the brow droops," said Shin. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
City hotels sold, will get upgrades Jul 17, 2007
Two downtown Charleston hotels have new owners and will soon get face lifts. Southwest Hospitality Management LLC of Flagstaff, Ariz. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Smart Lipo? No! Smarter Lipo! Jul 10, 2007
Dr. Adelglass is a facial plastic surgeon and clinical researcher, and is founder and Medical Director of SKINTASTIC(TM) Medical and Surgical Skin Rejuvenation Center, a North Dallas area medical spa that offers a wide range of cosmetic corrections from facial cosmetic surgery (facelifts) such as the QuickLift(TM), Botox(R) Cosmetic, fillers such as Restylane(R), Perlane(R), Juvederm(R), Sculptra(R), Radiesse(R) and ArteFill(R) Permanent filler, lasers, Mesotherapy, Fotofacial, GentleLift... (PR Newswire)
Power of fair sex dawns on big brands Jun 30, 2007
Mr Chatterjee believes Indian models fit their advertising campaign very well, while some other retailers feel roping in an international face lifts the brand many notches above its peers. RATE THIS ARTICLE. (India Times)
SANDAG rolls out 2007 plan: $58B package calls for car-pool, toll lanes on Interstates 5 and 15, Highway 78 Jun 23, 2007
North County's major north-south arteries also would get face lifts. The association proposes building four car-pool lanes on Interstate 5 between Highway 56 and Oceanside. (North County Times)
Mulcahy younger, fan friendly after facelift Jun 11, 2007
But thanks to recent face lifts, Mulcahy looks a bit younger, more fan friendly. After practically growing up in the stadium alongside Lefty, who's been with the Pilots 23 seasons, Bob knew the drill. (Anchorage Daily News)
LAX revamp is stuck at the gate Jun 10, 2007
After 15 years of little more than occasional face lifts, efforts to find common ground on an airport modernization plan are on hold again. By Jennifer Oldham, Times Staff Writer June 10, 2007 Except for periodic face-lifts in several of its nine terminals, Los Angeles International Airport hasn't changed much since shoulder pads, leggings and feathered hair were all the rage. (Los Angeles Times)
Wooten on the GOP debate May 17, 2007
Hollywood actor Ronald Reagan stopped having his $50,000 dollar face lifts because Nancy Reagan s $500 dollar an hour astrologer told her he was in danger. Fun Fact: President Reagan spent over $200,000. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Eatery latest Bona addition May 4, 2007
The caf; is part of a $25 million renovation at Bonaventure that began in June 2006, including a new baseball field, landscaping and outdoor-space upgrades, and face lifts to Hickey Dining Hall and two residence halls. Work continues on the $13 million William F. Walsh Science Center, expected to open in 2008, and has just begun on the Bogoni Rare Books Library, a 4,600-square-foot addition to Friedsam Memorial Library. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Butt Facial, Anyone? Apr 20, 2007
Across the U.S., people OK, mostly women have been rushing to their local spas this week to receive some weird and wacky treatments, from procedures first devised by NASA to face lifts that don't require going under the knife. Behinds are looking extra fine, thanks to facials targeting the rear end, and some treatments are so good, you could eat them literally. (Fox News)
* Beauty is skin deep Apr 19, 2007
"Twenty- to 30-something women come to us for various moderate skin problems requiring relatively simple treatments. The majority of our clients are women aged over 40 as the signs of aging start to show. K But in recent years, we have begun to see an increase in the number of younger women seeking cosmetic procedures such as the intense pulse light (IPL) treatment and Thermage face lifts, which used to be sought by women in their 40s and 50s," said Cheng, adding that the number of male... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
A Hollywood climber, grounded in Medford Apr 6, 2007
"There's a lot that is still the same, but you can see the upgrades and face lifts, too," she said. But perhaps one of the biggest changes was the way she was greeted: The band played as her former teachers and friends welcomed her home. (Boston Globe)
Beauty school drop-in Mar 27, 2007
Most of the 16 treatment spaces offer semi-privacy, and services span the gamut from the traditional to the progressive with treatments like ultrasonic exfoliation and non-surgical face lifts. Facials start at $40, peels and microdermabrasion at $100 and waxing at $12. (AZCentral -- Style)
Cards for Absolutely All Occasions Mar 23, 2007
Now that any and all of lifes special little moments, including, I presume, hair transplants, face lifts and breast enhancements, are deemed worthy of recognition, a whole new protocol is called for ... Now that any and all of lifes special little moments, including, I presume, hair transplants, face lifts and breast enhancements, are deemed worthy of recognition, a whole new protocol is called for. (Townhall.com)
Coming attractions Mar 2, 2007
So why did the Kiss frontman and former Playboy Playmate of the Year decide to go for dual face lifts on two episodes airing April 1 ... His and hers: The episodes with Gene Simmons' and Shannon Tweed's face lifts will air April 1. (USA Today -- Life)
Forbes.com: Speedy celebrity beauty fixes Feb 24, 2007
The effect is more subtle than full face lifts and popular among clients in their late 30s, Calabria says. Recovery time is around four days, perfect for the kind of person who doesn't want to stay out of the limelight for too long.. (MSNBC -- News)
Winn-Dixie Face Lifts Set Feb 22, 2007
RELATED ARTICLES Nov 22, 06. Published Thursday, February 22, 2007. (The Ledger)
Phx aria woman scarred for life after cosmetic surgery Feb 6, 2007
"It used to be, years ago, when you talked about plastic surgeries you talked about face lifts and Hollywood stars," Corey said. "Not anymore.". (FOX 11, AZ)
Riverfront business owners in limbo as redevelopment still not approved Feb 5, 2007
Fairly new establishments usually opt for face lifts and not a complete overhaul, because locations like Riverfront have a lifespan of 20 to 25 years, Murley said. Riverfront was supposed to be a center of retail, movies and restaurants, where residents bring their relatives, where tourists are dropped off by the busload. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
Baseball Opening Weekend Moved to Greensboro Jan 31, 2007
High Point, N.C. - It seems that face lifts are going around this time of year. Officials at High Point University have today announced that the season-opening weekend baseball series between Charlotte and High Point has been moved to First Horizon Park, the new home of the Greensboro Grasshoppers. (Charlotte49Ers.com)
More going under the knife for perfect body Jan 31, 2007
Eyelid surgery, liposuction and face lifts were also popular ... The popularity of TV shows where participants lose years after only a few procedures has also led to a rise in anti-ageing surgery, with a 44 per cent rise in face lifts and a 48 per cent increase in the number of people having eyelid surgery. (UK Express)
Hotel leader wants to fill up more rooms Jan 30, 2007
Why are so many hotels spending large amounts on major face lifts today. A: Several reasons. (Orlando Sentinel -- Business)
Pelosi eyeblinks clocked at 25-30 per minute... Jan 25, 2007
at 1/24/2007 4:32:52 AM, Bill said: face lifts, and needles to inject poison ... Body language says more than words ever can, IMHO. at 1/24/2007 7:15:42 AM, sitarro said: Pelosi has probably lost her tear duct work with all of the face lifts she has had done ... I thought perhaps she had one too many face lifts and could not manage to blink. (The Drudge Report)
The Search for Beautiful Jan 22, 2007
5 million cosmetic procedures done in 2005, including surgical ones such as face lifts and rhinoplasties and nonsurgical ones such as Botox shots and collagen injections. One out of every five patients was of African, Asian, or Hispanic descent (separate statistics aren t available for white versus nonwhite Hispanics). (Boston Globe)
Doctors condemn plastic surgery lottery Jan 9, 2007
British surgeons have condemned a plastic surgery lottery that offers winners money for face lifts, breast enlargements and tummy tucks. London-based Europa International is running what is thought to be the world's first lottery for cosmetic surgery. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
‹ Q&A: Medical tourism Jan 8, 2007
A. Pretty much anything you want: elective surgeries such as face lifts, breast augmentation, lasik eye surgery and dental work are available at a fraction of the cost of U.S. facilities. Joint replacements and repairs, as well as heart surgeries and even brain surgeries are available as well. (Anchorage Daily News)
Rocky Balboa Dec 25, 2006
The Italian Stallion's gotten some serious work done; making all that collagen and those face lifts seem a bit too much. But you got to love the guy. (SFStation.com)
Medical Refugees Flee to India Dec 13, 2006
The phenomenon of "medical tourists" -- people who casually travel to foreign lands for face lifts or breast implants -- has been well documented. But the new exodus of patients are looking for more essential care. (Wired News)
Cosmetic surgery gets a lift from boomers Dec 11, 2006
Once the secret to celebrity sleekness, face lifts, tummy tucks, liposuction and other cosmetic surgeries are now nearly as accessible as the nearest makeup counter. Kabler is one of millions of Americans choosing to undergo cosmetic procedures. (USA Today)
Inside the new Jaguar Dec 9, 2006
Cars for sale Research Specials News Advice Galleries Reviews Ask the expert Car Talk Motorcycles. While the outside may be plain, the XJ Super V8 is special under the skin. (Boston Globe)
Mascot marketing pays off big time Nov 25, 2006
Wilbur has undergone several face lifts and tied the knot in 1986 to wildcat Wilma. The couple will celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary at a special ceremony at today's game. (AZCentral -- News)
Marc Sandalow: What was Pelosi thinking? Nov 18, 2006
SFGate: Politics Blog : Marc Sandalow: What was Pelosi thinking. Marc Sandalow: What was Pelosi thinking. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Going under the knife abroad: Medical tourism industry booms as health costs rise Nov 15, 2006
Asian hospitals have long been swarmed by medical tourists looking for tummy tucks and face lifts, but now many of the marble, resort-style facilities are gaining reputations for big-ticket procedures including heart surgery, knee and back operations. More Local. (McAllen Monitor, TX)
Can't afford U.S. medicine? Explore foreign alternatives Nov 13, 2006
Asian hospitals in Thailand, India and Singapore have long been swarmed by medical tourists looking for tummy tucks and face lifts, but many glitzy, marble-floored facilities are now gaining reputations for big-ticket procedures including heart surgery, knee and back operations. Businesses and insurance companies are now also starting to eye the potential savings of outsourcing health from the world's richest country to the developing world. (Buffalo News)
Australia Senate Lifts Ban On Cloning Nov 8, 2006
Laser Giving Face Lifts Without Surgery. Dr. Feel Good Will See You Now -- For $175. (CBS2.com, CA)
Businesses May Move Health Care Overseas Nov 6, 2006
Asian hospitals in Thailand, India and Singapore have long been swarmed by medical tourists looking for tummy tucks and face lifts, but many glitzy, marble-floored facilities are now gaining reputations for big-ticket procedures including heart surgery, knee and back operations. Some American hospitals already rely on places like India for X-ray readings and other diagnostics, while also importing foreign doctors and nurses. (San Francisco Chronicle)
More head overseas for health care Nov 3, 2006
Asian hospitals in Thailand, India and Singapore have long been swarmed by medical tourists looking for tummy tucks and face lifts, but many glitzy, marble-floored facilities are now gaining reputations for big-ticket procedures including heart surgery, knee and back operations. More and more patients like Gilmore who had never held a passport or even tasted Indian food before her trip are returning home and spreading the word about an alternative to Americas ailing health system. (MSNBC -- Health)
Extreme House-Selling Strategies Nov 3, 2006
When she recently took over a high-end New York apartment that had been sitting on the market for months, Sarasohn decided to play with the idea that the space needed some renovation work: One of the special guests she invited to the party was a well-known plastic surgeon who could talk to the attendees about face lifts and other "renovation" procedures. At another property a Park Avenue apartment Sarasohn invited writer Michael Gross, who read chapters of his bestselling book "." And with... (SmartMoney)
Crazy Twists On Ancient Technology Oct 27, 2006
Even the most irretrievably antiquated ideas--say, the abacus--are getting face lifts. Invented by the Babylonians around 1000 B.C., the ancient calculator consisted of sliding beads on rods held within a wood frame; with a little skill, users can do basic computations like adding numbers and finding square roots. (Forbes)
Q&A: Beauty can easily morph into beastly Oct 17, 2006
I think we need to seriously look at the way they monitor doctors who call themselves cosmetic surgeons when in fact they are gastroenterologists or OB/GYNs and they're doing face lifts. I know this sounds morbid, but I keep waiting for some senator's daughter to die during liposuction because she had it done by a gastroenterologist who took a weekend seminar at the local Hilton. (USA Today -- News)
New Designs Seen For Museum, Boathouse Oct 13, 2006
Two relics of the 1939 World s Fair in Flushing Meadows Park are about to get major face lifts. The long awaited design for the expansion of the Queens Museum of Art is in place and the boathouse on Meadow Lake will be renovated. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Women Upset With Facelift Results Oct 12, 2006
With less risk and at half the price of traditional face lifts, the news fed the frenzy for what looks like an easy, quick fix. "We've done 40,000 of these, nearly 40,000 and the patients are very happy," said Dr. Kent. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Cosmetic Surgery May Boost Mental Health Oct 11, 2006
The most common operations performed included breast augmentation, tummy tucks, and face lifts. Sixty-one patients (17 percent) were antidepressant users before surgery. (MEDLINEplus)
Is life better in Sandy Springs? Oct 10, 2006
Shopping centers are getting face lifts, road repairs are being made, traffic conditions are being monitored and several unsightly apartment complexes have been removed/renovated. The best thing about Sandy Springs becoming a city is that the money will actually be put back into the community and not into South Fulton and the pockets of the crooks running the City of Atlanta. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Upgrading Nassau's clinics Oct 4, 2006
NUMC will spend $3 million over four years for face lifts at its six clinics. The plan includes new examination tables, comfortable waiting rooms, renovated toilets, better signs and computerized scheduling. (Newsday -- Opinion)
Gov. Finishes With Year's 1,172 Bills Oct 1, 2006
Allowed oral surgeons to perform plastic surgery such as face lifts and lip augmentation. Schwarzenegger vetoed a version of the measure two years ago. (Los Angeles Times)
Altered imagesGrowing trend of Iranian males seeking plastic surgery Sep 30, 2006
Dr Navab says he only does three operations - noses, eyelids and face lifts - and his schedule is completely full the year round. And increasingly his patients are Iranian men. (BBC News -- Africa)
In the new NHL all 30 teams have a shot to make the playoffs Sep 29, 2006
Rosters got major face lifts around the league: Zdeno Chara leaving Ottawa for Boston; Ed Jovanovski saying goodbye to Vancouver and signing with Phoenix; Chris Pronger forcing a trade out of Edmonton and joining powerhouse Anaheim; Roberto Luongo leaving Miami for Vancouver; Rob Blake returning to Los Angeles after leaving salary-cap troubled Colorado, which also dealt star winger Alex Tanguay to Calgary to beef up the Flames' offence. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
S'pore offers IMF delegates discount on botox facials Sep 12, 2006
The Raffles Hospital is offering the 16,000 delegates and their spouses discounts on health screenings and "aesthetic services" such as non-surgical face lifts, "laser hair reduction systems" and botox shots to smooth facial wrinkles. "Make time while in Singapore to refresh your looks," the company said in a full-page ad in a local paper on Tuesday. (Reuters AlertNet)
Reflections After Terror -- 5 Years Later Sep 12, 2006
It wasn t just the face lifts and liposuction, but it was also the seeming refusal to grow up, to settle down, to be adults. In October 2001, I said that after 9/11 the adolescent nature of so much of our popular culture seemed grotesquely frivolous. (Human Events Online)
Local eye clinic to offer clients vision gain without the pain Sep 5, 2006
That was far more than people spent on other established elective surgeries, such as liposuction, breast implants and face lifts. Since then, the market has dropped off slightly each year. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Australian Soldiers Get Free Plastic Surgery Aug 26, 2006
CANBERRA, Australia -- Australian soldiers are indulging in expensive cosmetic surgery -- including breast enlargements, nose jobs and face lifts -- at taxpayers' expense, according to media reports Friday. Official Australian Defense Force policy states that personnel can undergo plastic surgery at public expense for medical or psychological reasons that threaten their ability to work. (KIRO TV, WA)
Australia probes reports of free cosmetic surgery for soldiers Aug 25, 2006
CANBERRA Australian soldiers are indulging in expensive cosmetic surgery including breast enlargements, nose jobs and face lifts at taxpayers' expense, according to media reports Friday that prompted a defence department investigation ... Cosmetic surgery consultant Pamela Noon told the newspapers that her business in the upscale tourist resort of Gold Coast in Queensland state has performed breast enlargements, nose jobs and face lifts on six military personnel in the past year. (Globe and Mail)
