KENS 5 TV’s ‘Great Day SA’ Showcases Eco-Friendly San Antonio Cosmetic Dentist Edward Camacho

The KENS 5 morning television show “Great Day SA” recently featured veteran San Antonio cosmetic dentist Dr. Edward Camacho, DDS, showcasing not only his skill at creating beautiful smiles, but also his practice’s commitment to an eco-friendly dental practice.

San Antonio, Texas (PRWEB) August 13, 2011

The KENS 5 morning television show “Great Day SA” recently featured veteran San Antonio cosmetic dentist Dr. Edward Camacho, DDS, showcasing not only his skill at creating beautiful smiles, but also his practice’s commitment to an eco-friendly dental practice.

The segment, “Get the Smile you Always Wanted,” aired July 20, and is showcased on the KENS 5 website.

Cosmetic Dentistry of San Antonio - operated by Dr. Camacho and his wife and practice manager June - has attracted attention since the new North Side location opened last fall, because of the Camachos’ commitment to create a green dental office focusing on a holistic approach to a patient’s overall health.

“We were extremely excited to be able to showcase our new eco-friendly office on ‘Great Day SA’,” Dr. Camacho said. “It gave us a chance to show how everyone can make a difference.”

“We focus not only on cosmetic dentistry, but also on overall health, by helping to educate our patients.” Dr. Camacho said. “We do this by posting weekly health and wellness related articles on our website.”

“Part of this also includes our commitment to being as green as possible,” added June Camacho, who also publishes a weekly green tip, along with natural health and beauty articles. “This is healthier for our patients and our staff.”

“We are a ‘paperless’ office, which means there are no paper charts for patients” Dr. Camacho said. “We feature digital X-rays so patients and staff are not exposed to toxic developing chemicals and it also reduces radiation by about 80-90 percent. And we have an amalgam separator so that mercury fillings we remove from teeth do not go into our city water system.”

Dr. Camacho says he has not done mercury (silver fillings) for more than 12 years, but the majority of the fillings he removes from patients' teeth is silver fillings. The filtering system keeps the mercury out of the water supply.

“Our patient toothbrushes are made from recycled plastic, and a portion of the proceeds go to help clean water programs in developing nations,” June Camacho said. “We use the least toxic materials that still deliver the best quality dentistry. For example, the brand of dental sealants we use is free of BPA, a toxin found in plastics.”

“All dentists use instruments and certain things that can be sterilized, but you cannot avoid throw away items such as gloves, gauze, patient napkins, paper towels, etc. You cannot avoid some throw away items in the health care industry,” Dr. Camacho added. “We make every effort to constantly research and find the most eco-friendly office products we can. If everyone does just a little it can make a huge difference.”

CDSA has taken other steps to enhance the environment of the office, June Camacho said:

“Our physical facility has no carpet. Carpet is not environmentally friendly and is just plain unsanitary in a dental office. We use only green and environmentally friendly cleaning products in the office. We use a green pest control service since pest control has some of the most toxic chemicals.

“We also feature special plants in our office that help to clean the air. We all know from our basic high school botany that plants remove CO2 and produce oxygen, but there are certain plants that can actually improve indoor air quality as proven by researchers at NASA. Not only are the plants aesthetics, like our facility, they also serve a purpose.”

About CDSA

Cosmetic Dentistry of San Antonio is a full-service cosmetic dental practice, specializing in Invisalign clear braces, top-quality dental veneers, dental bridges and quality dental crowns, whitening and traditional orthodontics, as well as a full line of restorative procedures and preventative care.

16535 Huebner (at Bitters) Suite 102

Valencia Village Shopping Center

San Antonio, Texas 78248

(210) 493-9944

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San Diego Cosmetic Dentist Discusses the Key to Successful Smile Makeovers

For San Diego cosmetic dentistry practice Mission Trails Dentistry, the trend of reality television makeovers and the direct-to-consumer marketing of teeth whitening have meant an increase in popularity of smile makeover procedures. With so many options available to consumers to improve their smiles, Dr. James Salazar, an AACD accredited cosmetic dentist in San Diego, CA, says asking dentists about their experience in performing cosmetic procedures is now more important than ever in order for patients to increase their chances of the best results.

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) August 11, 2011

According to an American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) survey, 99.7 percent of Americans think smiles are an important social asset. James Salazar, DDS, one of just twelve AACD accredited dentists in San Diego, says smile makeovers have risen in popularity as a comprehensive procedure involving cosmetic dental enhancements that can include porcelain veneers, InvisalignR, and teeth whitening. Through this combination of cosmetic and restorative procedures, dentists take into account the size, shape, symmetry, and shade of a patient’s teeth and apply the necessary techniques to achieve the proper results.

“Any patient considering a ‘smile makeover’ should ask their dentist about the education in cosmetic dental procedures that the doctor has undergone,” said Accredited AACD member and San Diego cosmetic dentist Dr. James Salazar. “If he or she is an accredited member of the AACD, it’s usually a good indicator that they’ve had extensive training in cosmetic procedures.”

The AACD recommends that patients ask for a dentist’s previous work portfolio, current patient references, and continued educational experience before making a selection. Dr. Salazar also says that having a dedicated and personalized approach to each patient is one of the most important keys to a successful smile makeover. Mission Trails Dentistry seeks to emulate this approach by focusing on providing its patients with the most comprehensive and individualized care possible, he adds.

About Dr. Salazar

Dr. James D. Salazar graduated from San Diego State University and the University of California - San Francisco Dental School. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, and an accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Salazar has been in practice with Mission Trails Dentistry for over ten years. He is one of twelve dentists in the San Diego area to achieve accreditation by the AACD.

Mission Trails Dentistry is located at 6902 Navajo Road in San Diego, CA and can be reached at (619) 567-3894. Visit the practice’s website at missiontrailsdentistry.com or facebook.com/MissionTrailsDentistry.

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Premier League - Pennant 'hid cosmetic surgery'

Stoke City winger Jermaine Pennant reportedly told his family he had "hit his head" to hide the fact that he had cosmetic surgery in May.

Pennant (pictured in April) underwent a three-hour procedure at an exclusive Harley Street clinic to pin back his prominent ears, according to The Sun.

And on his return home, he told then fianc?e Lara Murphy that he had hit his head and needed treatment in order to avoid revealing the supposedly embarrassing surgery.

Pennant, who has a child with Murphy and became engaged to her last May, reportedly left her for glamour girl Alice Goodwin recently.

Responding to someone who tweeted Goodwin to say he would cheat on her "again", he wrote: "@M1050 stop hating lad... Hahaha we are very happy actually.'"

Pennant has a past littered with well-publicised flings - including with Hollyoaks actress Jennifer Metcalfe - as well as driving convictions.

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Cosmetic treatment center owner accused of posing as doctor faces new federal charge

Coverage of the General Session of the 59th Legislature, Jan. 24-March 10.

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NHI: No cosmetic surgery

NHI: No cosmetic surgery
13 Aug 2011
JOHANNESBURG ? Cosmetic surgery and expensive dental procedures will not be covered by the proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) system, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi said in a radio news report yesterday.
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Cosmetic treatment center owner accused of posing as doctor faces new federal charges

Coverage of the General Session of the 59th Legislature, Jan. 24-March 10.

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Rhode Island Plastic Surgeon Inspiring Next Generation of Cosmetic Surgery

Dr. Patrick Sullivan is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Rhode Island. He maintains a longstanding commitment to the education and training of the next generation of plastic surgeons, and recently returned from the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and Anti-Aging Medicine symposium held in New York. Dr. Sullivan says he hopes his lectures on the latest developments in procedures such as neck rejuvenation and facelift inspire the future generation of aesthetic healthcare providers to pursue innovation with similar vigor and dedication.

Providence, RI (PRWEB) August 09, 2011

At his Rhode Island plastic surgery practice, Dr. Patrick Sullivan discusses the latest developments in aesthetic science and facial rejuvenation, along with the need to inspire future generations of cosmetic plastic surgeons to push innovation in their industry. He recently lectured at the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and Anti-Aging Medicine Symposium in New York, and focused on his approach to neck contouring and the use of volumizing agents to perform upper facial rejuvenation, such as eyelid surgery and the brow lift. Dr. Sullivan says participation in plastic surgery conferences inspires him to continue pushing the envelope in aesthetic healthcare, and adds that he hopes his participation today influences and inspires the surgeons of tomorrow to do the same.

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and Anti-Aging Medicine: The Next Generation Symposium New York (APSSNY) is the educational arm of Aesthetic Science, LLC. The interactive symposium features the latest developments, trends, and procedures in the field of aesthetic surgery because APSSNY believes an open and unbiased approach to the future of the industry depends on its ability to look ahead and continue to enhance a patient’s safety and level of care.

Dr. Sullivan says participation in annual meetings is extremely important to the continued success of cosmetic enhancement because the pace at which these next generation procedures are being developed is astounding. He further emphasizes the integral role plastic surgery conferences play in the education and inspiration of future generations of cosmetic plastic surgeons. To continue to provide patients with the safest and most effective results, he adds that taking part in this innovative drive—not merely keeping up with it—is essential.

About Patrick K. Sullivan, MD, FACS

Dr. Patrick Sullivan was named in Woodward and White’s “Best Doctors in America” as a top plastic surgeon, and included in the Castle Connolly Guide to America’s Top Doctors, in addition to being named a “Top Doctor for Women” by Redbook, and being voted top plastic surgeon by peers and nurses in a survey conducted by Rhode Island Monthly Magazine. He regularly publishes in professional medical journals, as well as national magazines and newspapers, on a variety of topics ranging from neck lift, facelift, noninvasive body contouring, and recent breakthroughs in aesthetic surgery. Dr. Sullivan is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Sullivan’s plastic surgery practice is located at 235 Plain St. #502 in Providence, RI 02905, and can be reached at (877) 435-FACE, or found online at drsullivan.com or facebook.com/doctorsullivan.

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Belle: 93% OFF on Abdomen, Thighs or Arms Cavitation

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From the moment you set foot at Belle Cosmetic Surgery & Wellness Center, you will be assured of our commitment to excellence and personalized patient service. We are dedicated to providing the latest and safest techniques in all of our procedures using only the most effective products and state of the art equipment in a relaxing and homey ambiance at reasonable rates as well as complimentary consultations. Belle Cosmetic Surgery & Wellness Center utilizes “My Ultra Shape”- a non-invasive liposuction and fat breaking technology that uses low frequency focused ultrasound machine. The low frequency ultrasound waves creates bubbles in the body fluid resulting to selective destruction of fat cells. This is a non-surgical fatlysis and is an effective system for fat removal , improvement in cellulite appearance, body contouring and slimming.
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Cosmetic contact lenses risk eyesight

YOUNG people are risking their sight with -illegally sold cosmetic contact lenses.

The fashion items, known as plano or zero-powered lenses, are sold in different colours or patterns.

But experts fear incorrect use could lead to infections, blindness and even eye loss.

Only optical professionals are allowed to sell them, but East Yorkshire Trading Standards has found them on sale in hairdressers, novelty shops and on market stalls.

A spokeswoman said: “I strongly urge people to buy them from legal sources.”

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Torrance Cosmetic Dentist, Dr. Robert Mondavi, is Now Offering Zoom Teeth Whitening at a Special Price

Press Release Source: Dr. Robert Mondavi On Monday August 8, 2011, 2:37 pm EDT

TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Patients that visit Dr. Robert Mondavi, Torrance dentist, have always left his dental office with something more to smile about. A new offer is available for patients as an incentive to get out and enjoy the summer with a whiter smile. The Zoom teeth whitening treatment is now available at a special price of $149 at Dr. Mondavi's dental practice. Patients that have tooth discoloration or staining can now have a famously white celebrity smile at an affordable price.

Not every person has the total luxury of a smile that is free from some type of discoloration or staining. The natural abrasions of certain foods and acids wear down tooth enamel over time and contribute to staining and accelerate the look of aged teeth. Dr. Mondavi, dentist in Torrance, uses specially designed teeth whitening procedures to dissipate the staining and allow a naturally white smile to be enhanced by several shades.

Zoom teeth whitening is not the only way that a patient can receive a new and improved smile to show off to the world. Several additional corrective procedures are provided by this Torrance cosmetic dentist to remove damage or imperfections that may exist on natural teeth. Patients of Dr. Mondavi have the options of porcelain veneers, fixed bridges, dental implants and Invisalign for smile enhancement.

The world of dentistry continues to evolve and Dr. Mondavi is at the forefront in Torrance. The right training, safety and gentle care are used in every procedure to give patients a memorable dental visit. There is no such thing as being afraid of the dentist due to the comforting and sensitive work of this cosmetic dentist in Torrance.

Dr. Robert Mondavi is known for his dedication and passion for helping to construct unforgettable smiles for his patients. Dr. Mondavi is a graduate of UOP of San Francisco where he earned his DDS. Dr. Mondavi completes advanced training annually in advanced dental areas to offer the best for his Torrance patients.

To learn more about all the treatments and special offers by Dr. Mondavi, visit http://www.robertmondavidds.com. You can also call (310) 363-7126 or visit their office at 17317 Yukon Ave in Torrance, CA 90504.

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Leading Toronto Cosmetic Medical Clinic Offers Free Virtual Consultations for Patients

Press Release Source: Skin Vitality Medical Clinic On Monday August 8, 2011, 7:40 am EDT

TORONTO, Aug. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Skin Vitality Medical Clinic is now offering free virtual consultations to potential and current patients as a secure and private online option powered by Cisco Systems. This service allows patients to speak directly with a Medical Consultant regarding a complete range of non-surgical cosmetic procedures and services without having to come in to one of their five clinic locations, thereby saving time and money.

"The busier you get, the more important your time becomes. At Skin Vitality, we recognize the importance of every one of your precious minutes and we're very excited to offer online options to patients who want to be busy living, not busy stuck in traffic or commuting. It's a phenomenal opportunity to explore the many ways you can take 10 years off of your appearance without downtime," founder of Skin Vitality, Eleanor Welsh, states. "This is unprecedented in Canada and we are proud to be the first to offer this."

Skin Vitality continues to remain on the cusp of the medical aesthetic field by harnessing advancements in technology, both within the industry and without. All in an effort to help patients achieve their aesthetic goals faster and more easily, the virtual consultation can be performed on any device that has an Internet connection and Web cam, whether it's a computer, iPhone, smartphone or iPad. The service is open to men and women who are considering non-surgical cosmetic treatments and who may not be able to afford the time required to come in to discuss their options. Information obtained includes suitable treatments, options, and pricing.

Free virtual consultations may be scheduled here at: http://www.skinvitality.ca/virtual-consultation.php.

About Skin Vitality

Founded more than 19 years ago, Skin Vitality now boasts four locations in the Greater Toronto Area, including the Yorkville clinic, with a fifth location just opened in Kitchener this past September. Its founder, Eleanor Welsh, has never wavered from the goal she had when she started her first clinic in Ajax: to enhance her patients' physical appearance using superior state-of-the-art technology, thereby improving self esteem and self confidence. Also key to her company's success is its top-notch medical staff headed by Dr. Lori Martyn -- a skilled team of more than 100 professionals, including 10 registered nurses. With the promise to make patients look and feel 10 years younger without surgery, Skin Vitality has been a magnet for years for men and women keen to combat the ravages of time and to alleviate skin problems. Skin Vitality offers an extensive range of noninvasive procedures involving rapid recovery time. For more information: http://www.skinvitality.ca

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The British Fall: London (cosmetic) must negotiate with London (real) right now!

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BOTOX® Cosmetic Alternative Gaining Ground

Dr. Mahlon Kerr, who offers many non-surgical treatments in the Austin area like BOTOXR Cosmetic, responds to a recent study regarding the effectiveness of BOTOX to treat crow's feet, by explaining that he has seen beautiful results with BOTOX Cosmetic.

Round Rock, TX (PRWEB) August 07, 2011

Dr. Mahlon Kerr of Synergy Plastic Surgery, a practice in the Austin area offering BOTOXR Cosmetic, comments on a recent study in the Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery claiming that for some patients, DysportR may be more effective at treating crow's feet. According to that study, more patients chose Dysport over BOTOX Cosmetic for wrinkle improvement, with a two-to-one preference; however, in Dr. Kerr's experience, he says that while Dysport is an effective treatment for fine lines that appear around the eyes, BOTOX Cosmetic is a tried and tested, and has provided his patients with positive, beautiful results.

"The recent study comparing the effectiveness of BOTOX Cosmetic and Dysport is an interesting and helpful method of understanding the distinctions between the two facial rejuvenation treatments," says Dr. Kerr. "While I recognize that Dysport is an effective way to treat the wrinkles known as crow's feet, I have found that BOTOX is more effective in general for other areas, such as the frown lines, as well as crow's feet. However, it is important to remember that these facial rejuvenation treatments are not interchangeable, and are different."

Dr. Kerr says that more of his patients are interested in non-surgical alternatives to a traditional facelift at his Austin area plastic surgery practice, and often have questions concerning which treatment is the better option.

"I offer many different non-surgical facial rejuvenation treatments as well as surgical procedures," notes Dr. Kerr. "This variety allows me to customize a treatment plan for each patient's concerns and cosmetic goals. For my patients at my Austin area practice, facelift, brow lift, and other facial plastic surgery procedures provide a permanent solution. In contrast, while BOTOX Cosmetic and other non-surgical treatments can be effective, their benefits are temporary. However, they do offer an excellent way to postpone plastic surgery for patients who are not yet ready for that option."

Known for his skills in tailoring each treatment plan for the individual's needs, Dr. Kerr says he always makes the time to stay updated with the latest studies and medical research impacting his field. "By reading medical literature regularly, I can provide my patients with the most effective treatments available," adds Dr. Kerr. "It's important to understand that the results of one study alone are not necessarily definitive, which is why I take the time to review all the relevant ones."

Dr. Mahlon Kerr (http://www.synergyplasticsurgery.com) is a plastic surgeon in Austin, Texas who offers numerous cosmetic and reconstructive procedures for the face, body and breasts. After receiving his Medical Doctorate from Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon, Dr. Kerr went on to complete a general surgery internship at the University of Nevada Department of Surgery in Las Vegas and a 5 year combined plastic and reconstructive surgery residency at the University of Utah, Division of Plastic Surgery in Salt Lake City. During this time, Dr. Kerr has given many national and international presentations on his research. He is an attending plastic surgeon at several Austin area hospitals, and a member of the Texas Medical Association.

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All your cosmetic surgery questions answered

All your cosmetic surgery questions answered. Whatever bit of your body you fancy having nipped, tucked or sucked, here is the insider info you need to know…

Q: Will lip fillers give me a trout pout?

A: Fishy lips like Victoria Silvstedt’s are down to bad doctors, apparently. ‘Some practitioners feel pressurised to create a dramatic result but this makes lips look out of proportion,’ says lip specialist Dr Georges Roman. ‘Skilled doctors create sexy but natural-looking volume by assessing each patient’s lips and placing filler in particular places, such as the inner part of the lips, rather than the outside, for a better result.’

Q: How can I heal faster?

A: Stop smoking. Completely. ‘Cigarettes shut off blood supply to the tiny vessels that are critical for healing,’ says Nigel. ‘I’m aware of cases where patients have nipped outside the hospital for a post-surgery cigarette, and their skin has turned black.’ We hope Cyndi Lauper wasn’t having crafty puffs after her, ahem, ‘spa treatment’.

Q: Can I breastfeed after surgery on my boobs?

A: Having removed her old ‘torpedo’ implants, Victoria Beckham was apparently keen to breastfeed baby Harper – but her history of surgery may have made that harder. ‘Around 10% of women who have any form of breast surgery – implants, implant removal, reduction, uplift – lose nipple sensation,’ says Nigel. ‘When the baby suckles, it’s that sensation which helps stimulate breast milk. Modern surgical techniques help preserve nipple function but there are no guarantees breastfeeding will be possible.’

Q: Will my boob job give me TOWIE torpedos?

A: Not unless that’s what you want (clearly, Chloe Sims did...). ‘Most surgeons hate the look of "stuck-on" breasts,’ says Nigel Mercer, former president of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS). ‘This problem occurs when patients ask for implants that are too big for their frame. Natural breasts have their own dimensions, and if you use implants that don’t fit into them, you’ll see an outline or rippling. But some girls demand enormous implants, and sadly there are surgeons who give them what they want.’

Q: Can a saggy tum be tightened?

A: Sorry Tara Reid, you might prefer to live with that crinkling. ‘It’s easy to remove loose folds of skin, but it leaves a big scar,’ says cosmetic surgeon Alex Karidis. ‘If your tummy is just crinkly, you have to ask if the trade-off is worth it. Radiofrequency is non-invasive, and does help, but if you expect your stomach to look 20 again, you’ll be disappointed.’

Q: Can a botched nose job be fixed?

A: Not easily, as repeat surgery-goer Tara PT can testify. ‘A nose job is probably the most difficult op of all,’ says Nigel. ‘You’re operating in a tunnel, and if somebody bleeds you can’t see what you’re doing. A nose can cave in if too much cartiledge is taken away, and it’s a major operation to try to repair it with tissue from ribs or ears.’

Q: Can surgery get rid of cellulite?

A: Bad news for women like Amelle. ‘Surgery does nothing for these fat pockets in the dermis,’ says Nigel. ‘In fact, liposuction can make cellulite look worse a few years down the line, when the skin’s elasticity goes and you can see the unevenness underneath.’

Q: Can I buy a bootylicious new botty?

A: Forget the idea of implants if you want a Kim Kardashian-style booty. ‘Buttock implants don’t work very well,’ warns Nigel. ‘They squidge around and move.’ (Ewww.) If you’re determined to have a bigger bum, Nigel suggestsusing your own fat. ‘However, you’ll probably need multiple treatments as only a proportion of the transferred fat survives.’

Q: How can I avoid a shiny Scream-mask face from Botox?

A: Pick your doctor with care to avoid turning yourself into Heidi Montag. ‘There are a lot of inexperienced people coming into this industry,’ warns cosmetic doctor Aamer Khan. ‘They are more likely to use too much Botox all over the face rather than using several different, complementary treatments, such as line fillers and skin volumisers. Be especially careful if you are having deep peels or lasers, because in the wrong hands the pores can literally be burnt off. After that, the skin doesn’t work properly and looks very strange and plastic-like.’

Q: If I have my face lifted now, will it look weird in 10 years’ time?

A: Probably, if you do too much, too young. And live in Hollywood, obv. ‘In America, it’s not uncommon for women to have face lifts in their 30s and 40s,’ says Nigel. ‘This can start to look bizarre when the face changes with age. In Europe though, we tend to start with less invasive procedures and work up to a face lift much later. We’re usually more conservative too. If you are just restoring what the patient used to have, not creating something different, it looks more natural over both long and short term.’ Grab that time machine and tell Janice Dickinson…

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Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon Now in Augusta, Georgia

Bringing a new standard in cosmetic surgery to the Georgia-South Carolina region.

Augusta, GA (PRWEB) August 08, 2011

Southeastern Aesthetic Surgery is pleased to announce the opening of our plastic surgery center in the University Hospital Medical Complex – Evans Campus. The new surgical center brings Dr. Troy Austin, Medical Director, back to his hometown of Augusta after years of honing his skill in the “cosmetic surgery Mecca” of Palm Beach, Florida, where he was an associate of two prominent cosmetic surgeons.

A Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Austin has achieved acclaim for both his superior technical skills and his caring, amiable bedside manner. He is pleased to offer a broad spectrum of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures to Augusta and surrounding areas.

Dr. Austin has extensive surgical expertise of breast, body, face and hand procedures with a special focus on breast enhancement, body contouring after weight-loss and the “mommy makeover” – a surgical restoration of breasts and tummy specific to each patient’s needs and designed to return women to their pre-baby shape. Furthermore, Dr. Austin’s experience includes minimally invasive and non-surgical procedures such as Botox, dermal fillers and Fraxel laser rejuvenation.

Helping his patients find satisfaction with an outward appearance that matches their inner beauty is of great importance to Dr. Austin. He explains, “Witnessing the amazing boost in self-confidence and energy level that is often a direct result of a cosmetic procedure is one of the most satisfying aspects of performing aesthetic surgery.”

Prior to completing his fellowship training in Plastic Surgery from The Medical College of Georgia, Dr. Austin completed a general surgery residency at The Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans, LA and has the distinction of completing a hand surgery fellowship at the renowned Christine Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery in Louisville, KY.

In addition, Dr. Austin graduated from The University of Georgia and Mercer Medical School. He is Board Certified by both The American Board of Plastic Surgery and The American Board of Surgery and is a candidate member of The American Society of Plastic Surgeons, The American College of Surgeons and The American Society for Surgery of the Hand.

Dr. Austin brings the Palm Beach approach to cosmetic and reconstructive surgery to the Augusta area. His work has taught him that the way people look affects the way they feel about themselves and he strives to provide patients with results that will satisfy their outward appearance while building inner confidence.

Southeastern Aesthetic Surgery is now open and Dr. Austin is currently taking appointments for consultations. All appointments are confidential, including private waiting areas for patients. For an appointment or information call 706.854.2080 or email contact(at)seaplasticsurgery(dot)com.

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Cosmetic Breast Surgery

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Gwyneth Paltrow dismisses cosmetic treatments as 'pure vanity'

Sydney, Aug 12 : Gwyneth Paltrow has in a recent interview, dismissed all popular cosmetic treatments as "pure vanity".

The 38-year-old mother of two, who is famous for her natural looks and willowy frame, maintains she will never indulge in cosmetic "gimmicks", with breast enhancement being the only exception.

The American actress said that her breasts would never have been the way they were before pregnancy, without surgery.

"Before I didn't care about it. And I still refuse to use silicone, Botox or other of those gimmicks of pure vanity," the Sydney Morning Herald quoted her as telling the German edition of OK! magazine.

"But a breast correction after breast feeding - why not?" she added.

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Squatters carry out cosmetic changes

 Illegal constructions being removed from the quarters occupied by Israil Ansari in Bokaro on Saturday. Picture by Pankaj Singh Bokaro, July 16: Bokaro Steel’s eviction orders against VVIP squatters finally stirred the Sorens today with deputy chief minister Hemant beginning to dismantle illegal structures erected in front of the house in his possession, while his brother Basant gave up the keys to the premises he had been using for years.

Among others who also took some action today were Chandankyari MLA and Ajsu leader Umakant Rajak and former Bokaro MLA Israil Ansari of the Congress. In the afternoon, Rajak directed some labourers to remove the illegal constructions carried out at his Sector IX quarter, while Ansari dismantled the illegal additions from the Sector III house in his possession.

There was no word from former BJP MLA Yogeshwar Batul and Vishrampur MLA Chandrashekhar Dubey, who are also occupying quarters illegally.

Since noon, workers were seen tearing off the asbestos roof of an iron and steel framed structure erected by the Sorens in front of quarter no 3030 which has been in their possession for years. The structure was being used to host partymen, mostly JMM leaders and cadres, who mill around the house of their chieftain Shibu Soren and his sons. Basant handed over the keys to quarter no 3029, which is the floor above 3030.

Hemant, Basant, Rajak and Ansari are among the 14 politicians identified as squatters in an advertisement published by Bokaro steel on July 5. Though the advertisement was published in compliance with a high court order on vacating illegally occupied PSU land and homes, the steel plant authorities today insisted that the notice only mentioned removal of encroachments from in front of some of the quarters held by influential names, including Hemant.

However, on March 18, an advertisement published by the plant authorities had mentioned Rajak and Hemant, along with 12 others, as illegal encroachers. On July 9, Bokaro Steel chief of communications Sanjay Tewary had told The Telegraph that the 14 VVIP squatters were refusing to move out even though the deadline mentioned in a July 5 advertisement had lapsed. But today the officials said while 12 of the squatters, including Basant, were required to vacate the premises, Hemant and Rajak only needed to remove the illegal constructions from the premises occupied by them and that the July 5 advertisement said so.

Speaking to The Telegraph, Rajak said he was abiding by high court orders by removing the illegal constructions. When questioned why he had not done so earlier, the legislator said he had been busy and wanted to supervise the encroachment removal personally.

On June 4, Jharkhand High Court had directed the CBI to investigate and furnish names of persons who were in unauthorised possession of PSU plots and quarters.

The court was hearing a PIL on encroachments at HEC, Bokaro Steel, CCL and BCCL, and was informed by the CBI that crores were being spent to maintain the illegally occupied quarters.

The court had also directed the government and the PSUs to ensure that the encroachment drive continued on their respective premises.

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Misonix Announces New Distribution Agreement for Australia and New Zealand

Posted on: Friday, 12 August 2011, 07:30 CDT

FARMINGDALE, N.Y., Aug. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Misonix, Inc. (NASDAQ: MSON), a medical device company that designs, manufactures and markets innovative therapeutic ultrasonic products worldwide for wound debridement, spinal surgery, cosmetic surgery, neurosurgery, laparoscopic surgery, and other surgical and medical applications, has entered into a new three-year exclusive distribution agreement with MD Solutions Australasia Pty. Ltd., based in Newport, Victoria, Australia. MD Solutions will sell and distribute the BoneScalpel(TM) Ultrasonic Bone Cutter throughout Australia and New Zealand. The agreement with MD Solutions includes annual minimum purchase requirements.

MD Solutions is a premier distributor of high tech, state-of-the-art medical devices to the Australian/NZ market and is widely known for their commitment to excellence in customer service and their ability to introduce new products. MD Solutions is highly experienced in marketing surgical devices and focuses on spine surgery, neurosurgery and other skull based procedures.

The BoneScalpel is a tissue specific osteotomy device capable of making precise cuts through bone and hard tissue while largely preserving delicate soft tissue structures. The BoneScalpel offers the convenience and speed of a power instrument while minimizing the potential risks associated with rotary sharps.

"Misonix is pleased to add MD Solutions to our growing distribution network in Asia and the South Pacific. Their reputation as a quality distributor of medical equipment and devices in Australia and New Zealand is well known to us," said Michael A. McManus, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of Misonix. "Their success in introducing new medical devices, as well as their commitment to customer service, weighed heavily in the distributor selection process."

About Misonix:

Misonix, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures and markets therapeutic ultrasonic medical devices and laboratory equipment. Misonix's therapeutic ultrasonic platform is the basis for several innovative medical technologies. Addressing a combined market estimated to be in excess of $3 billion annually; Misonix's proprietary ultrasonic medical devices are used for wound debridement, cosmetic surgery, neurosurgery, laparoscopic surgery, and other surgical and medical applications. Additional information is available on the Company's Web site at www.misonix.com.

With the exception of historical information contained in this press release, content herein may contain "forward looking statements" that are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made. These factors include general economic conditions, delays and risks associated with the performance of contracts, risks associated with international sales and currency fluctuations, uncertainties as a result of research and development, acceptable results from clinical studies, including publication of results and patient/procedure data with varying levels of statistical relevancy, risks involved in introducing and marketing new products, potential acquisitions, consumer and industry acceptance, litigation and/or court proceedings, including the timing and monetary requirements of such activities, the timing of finding strategic partners and implementing such relationships, regulatory risks including approval of pending and/or contemplated 510(k) filings, the ability to achieve and maintain profitability in the Company's business lines, and other factors discussed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. The Company disclaims any obligation to update its forward-looking relationships.

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Great grandma gets boob job at age 83!

Melbourne, Aug 13 (ANI): An 83-year-old great grandmother has wronged the belief that cosmetic surgery was not the domain of the elderly by admitting she has had a boob job.

Marie Kolstad, of Santa Ana, California, who has 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, spent 8,000 dollars for breast lift with implants.

"Physically, I'm in good health, and I just feel like, why not take advantage of it?" the Herald Sun quoted her as telling the New York Times.

"I want my children to be proud of what I look like," she added. (ANI)

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Local Medford Dentist Reaches Out to Patients Through Online Web Presence

As the popularity of online search continues to rise among people searching for medical care, Erik M. Rollem DDS, PC responds with an intuitive, patient-interactive website.

Medford, OR (PRWEB) August 09, 2011

Medford Cosmetic Dentist, Erik M. Rollem, DDS has announced the launch of a new patient-focused website. The practice recently launched the new website created by dental website design leader, ProSites, Inc. The website includes many interactive features like patient education videos and a Smile Gallery to assist patients in making better informed decisions about their oral health. The website also utilizes extensive search engine optimization techniques to reach patients and local consumers who are searching for relevant information about Family Dentistry in Medford, OR.

According to Dr. Rollem, “The internet has made us an 'instant information' based society, so having a website keeps us competitive and easily visible to the community.”

Current and prospective patients now have access to information about providers, educational videos, before and after photos of dental procedures, and other informative content when they visit the website. Some of Dr. Rollem’s services include:

Cosmetic Dentistry

Family Dentistry

Emergency Dentistry

Dr. Rollem is also utilizing his website to educate the community on the importance of oral health. The website includes a links page with informative resources as well as a frequently asked questions page with topics ranging from oral hygiene to dental procedures.

“Existing patients can share testimonials of their experiences, while new patients can get an understanding of the type of service and care they can expect,” Added Dr. Rollem.

About Erik M. Rollem DDS, PC:

Erik M. Rollem DDS, PC is a family and cosmetic dentistry practice dedicated to serving the residents of Medford, OR, as well as the surrounding areas of Eagle Point, Ashland, Central Point, and Gold Hill. Dr. Rollem and his dental staff provide the highest level of care and expertise in everything from teeth cleanings to specialized procedures including laser teeth whitening and veneers.

For more information, please visit their website erikrollemdds.com.

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Consumers Urged to Seek Board-Certified Plastic Surgeons in Nashville

Dr. Jack Fisher, a board-certified plastic surgeon, warns that physicians without specialized surgical training can market themselves as "cosmetic surgeons,” and that consumers may be unaware of the consequences of not choosing board-certified plastic surgeons in Nashville.

Nashville, TN (PRWEB) August 10, 2011

Dr. Jack Fisher, a board-certified plastic surgeon cautions that licensed physicians without specialized surgical training can market themselves as cosmetic surgeons, potentially misleading patients seeking qualified plastic surgeons in Nashville.

"According to a recent analysis, the term 'plastic surgery' was searched on Google over 2.7 million times around the world in just one month," says Dr. Fischer. "Clearly, an increasing number of people are considering plastic surgery, and I’m concerned that in their focus on achieving their cosmetic visions, they don’t realize just how essential it is to find a board-certified plastic surgeon."

Consumers often assume that if a doctor is licensed to practice medicine, that physician is trained in various specializations, such as plastic surgery, according to Dr. Fisher. However, to achieve the best results, he recommends checking to make sure that the physician is board-certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS). Dr. Fisher is a distinguished member of the ABPS as well as a member of The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) and The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

"For example, suppose you are considering having breast augmentation in Nashville," says Dr. Fisher. "You might do an online search for a surgeon who offers breast enhancements. My concern: a physician can describe himself as a specialist in cosmetic surgery and breast enhancement without possessing the credentials and training needed to achieve the results you desire. As a result, you may be misled into thinking that physician is fully qualified."

As an example of what can result from such situations, Dr. Fisher frequently sees patients from other practices who have developed complications with their breast implants in Nashville. In many cases, these women chose a surgeon who lacked the experience and training required for board certification. Disappointed in their results, these women then consult Dr. Fisher for breast augmentation revision.

"I recognize that most women do not want to think about breast implant revision when they are looking forward to the results from breast augmentation," says Dr. Fisher. "However, if they do not take the time needed to investigate potential surgeons to ascertain their board-certification in plastic surgery, they risk experiencing dissatisfaction with their initial surgical results, including complications."

Dr. Jack Fisher (http://www.drjackfisher.com/) is a board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in breast enhancement, body contouring, and facial enhancement, as well as non-surgical skin care treatments. Throughout the country, Dr. Fisher is a well-known and respected surgeon. He has been invited to speak at a number of surgical conferences throughout the world, particularly on breast and aesthetic surgery. He is also an Associate Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery at the prestigious Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Dr. Fisher received his medical degree from the Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, completed his internships and residencies in general surgery at George Washington University Medical Center and his plastic surgery residency at Emory University Affiliated Hospital. Following his residency, he was on staff at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, from 1981 to 1986 as attending plastic surgeon.

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NHI won't cover cosmetic surgery

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Breast Augmentation Most Common Procedure at Charleston Plastic Surgery Practice

More than 318,000 breast augmentation procedures were performed in 2010, making it the most performed surgical cosmetic procedure. The latest study from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) also finds that 62% of patients chose silicone breast implants. Charleston plastic surgeon Dr. Ram Kalus says these statistics are also reflected in the procedures he performs at his practice. “Breast augmentation is definitely the most common single procedure I now perform in my practice. We tend to see two populations of women: young women in their early twenties prior to having children, and women in the mid to late thirties after one or more pregnancies who may also need a lift procedure to correct sagging.”

Charleston, SC (PRWEB) August 11, 2011

With more than 9.3 million cosmetic procedures performed in 2010, the latest study from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) finds that breast augmentation was the most popular surgical procedure. According to the same study, nearly 200,000 of the 318,000 breast augmentation procedure performed used silicone breast implants instead of saline implants. At his Charleston plastic surgery practice, Dr. Ram Kalus says his patients prefer silicone breast implants to saline at roughly the same rate. “I tell my patients that as a rule they can expect an equally pretty visual result if we use saline-filled or silicone-filled implants. The decision by the vast majority of my patients to opt for silicone over saline gets made when they hold each implant in their hands. The silicone implants simply feel more like a natural breast. The saline implant is a bit firmer and detectable to the hand.”

While speculation concerning the safety of silicone breast implants surfaced in the mid-90s, the U. S. Food and Drug Administration confirmed the safety and overall effectiveness of silicone implants after a 14-year period of extensive research. Dr. Kalus says in addition to addressing the safety concerns, the latest advancements in silicone gel also provide an improved aesthetic appearance and more natural feel. However, he adds that when performing breast augmentation in Charleston, each surgery is unique and requires an individualized approach to ensure the patient’s cosmetic enhancement expectations are met.

According to the same study from ASAPS, a majority of the U. S. population now approves of cosmetic enhancement. As popularity continues to grow, Dr. Kalus says he expects breast augmentation with silicone implants to remain one of the most popular forms of aesthetic enhancement. “I think there are a couple of reasons for the popularity of the procedure. First, after the FDA conclusion and announcement that silicone implants are entirely safe, women feel more confident and secure about seeking breast enhancement. Secondly, I try to achieve a very natural result which usually entails the use of smaller implant sizes than women are used to or expect.”

About Ram Kalus, MD, FACS

Dr. Ram Kalus earned his medical degree from Boston University. He then completed his plastic surgery residency and several plastic surgery fellowships, and was certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery in 1992. Dr. Kalus is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and an active member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Plastic Surgery of the Carolinas is located at 578 Lone Tree Drive, Suite 102 Charleston, SC 29464, and can be reached at (843) 881-3881, or found online at plasticsurgerycarolina.com or facebook.com/plasticsurgerycarolina.

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The ABC's of Asian Blepharoplasty or 'Double Eyelid' Surgery

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BOSTON, MA--(Marketwire - Aug 11, 2011) - There is an increased demand from the Asian community for blepharoplasty or 'double eyelid' surgery, a common plastic surgery procedure done to create larger looking eyes. Dr. Ioannis P. Glavas, founder and director of The Glavas Centre for Oculo-Facial Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, has seen the uptick in this procedure skyrocket from his practice alone.

A recent article in the New York Times online states, "According to Health Ministry statistics, cosmetic and plastic surgery ranks fourth in 2009 as the most popular way the Chinese spend discretionary income." Cosmetic procedures are doubling every year in China, which ranks it number three in the list of countries with the most cosmetic procedures performed annually. And, the most common procedure performed is the procedure known as 'double eyelid.'

Double eyelid surgery changes the appearance of the upper lids to either create a fold on the upper eyelids if there is not one, or adjusts the height of the already existing fold to a higher position. People with asymmetric eyelids (one fold higher than the other) look for symmetry.

"Creating a fold or moving it higher gives the eyelid a more pleasing appearance or a more culturally desirable characteristic," notes Dr. Glavas. "Many socioeconomic attributes besides pure vanity or desire for symmetry are associated with this procedure."

The Asian eyelid differs in several areas from the Caucasian eyelid, otherwise known as Western type eyelid, mainly due to the existence of fatty tissue and a connective tissue called tarsus which acts as a framework for the eyelid. The eyelid crease of the upper lid is formed by a muscle that lifts the lid but the muscle cannot create a high fold which defines the Western eyelid due to the fat, and instead creates a flat appearance in the brow.

Additionally, the skin of the eyelid comes in front of the eye in the area close to the nose and creates a fold that is known as the epicanthal fold, making the eye look smaller and it also pushes the eyelashes down, accentuating the effect.

Over time surgeons have utilized many different methods with varying degrees of success to create the fold by attaching the skin to the deeper tissues. Today, the most common procedures for double eyelid surgery are the incisional technique and the suture technique known also as DST. Each one has advantages and disadvantages.

"The incisional technique has a permanent result and you can customize the shape of the eyelid fold, it's a more involved procedure and there is a longer recovery time," states Dr. Glavas. While the suture technique (also known as DST) is a much simpler recovery since there is no incision of the skin but instead, a suture is used to "hold together" the tissues of the eyelid below the skin to form a new crease and the procedure is done under local anesthesia. "The main disadvantages of this procedure is the lack of customization and the risk of losing the result of double eyelid if the suture brakes for any reason; think of allergy, rubbing the eyes, getting hit in the eye or just degradation of the suture material over time," he noted.

"Creating a double eyelid fold is a very precise procedure and requires careful pre-operative planning. It is critical to work with an experienced cosmetic surgeon familiar with the procedures and the particularities of the Asian anatomy and skin due to the tendency to hyper pigment, the increased risk of keloids or hypertrophic scars," notes Dr. Glavas. "Communication with your doctor is the key factor to success."

Dr. Ioannis P. Glavas is a Board Certified (ABO) oculoplastic and facial cosmetic surgeon specializing in eyelid procedures with offices in Boston (Newbury Street) and Manhattan. Dr. Glavas takes a multidisciplinary approach to facial reconstruction with expertise in several surgical and non-surgical techniques to provide more choice for his patients including laser, fractional laser skin resurfacing or radiofrequency technology depending on individual, cultural and ethnic characteristics.

The author of numerous articles and reviews in major scientific journals and book chapters on cosmetic facial rejuvenation, Dr. Glavas is the Founder and Director of the Glavas Centre for Oculo-Facial Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, the Massachusetts Eye Plastic Surgery & Laser Center, and serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor at NYU School of Medicine and Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat Hospital in New York.

Dr. Glavas is regularly quoted in newspapers and on TV and radio, and is available to comment on all issues related to cosmetic surgery and most particularly eyelid procedures.

For more information, contact Dr. Glavas at (617) 262-0070, or drglavas@gmail.com.
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A One-Way Ticket to Surgical Complications

Survey published by the "Aesthetic Surgery Journal" Shows Need for Increased Awareness of Dangers of Medical Tourism

New York, NY (PRWEB) August 08, 2011

Medical tourism, in which patients travel abroad for surgery, is a rapidly expanding global phenomenon, particularly for cosmetic surgery. However, despite the increasing number of plastic surgery patients who seek procedures outside of the United States, there has been little data reported on outcomes, follow-up, or complication rates. In response, researchers from Nassau University Medical Center in New York conducted a survey of U.S. plastic surgeons to help define the scope of the problem, particularly in relation to complication rates, finding that there is a need for improved public awareness and education regarding medical tourism. The results of the study were published in the article “Complications from International Surgery Tourism,” which appears in the August issue of the "Aesthetic Surgery Journal."

“We found from this survey that plastic surgeons are seeing increasing numbers of medical tourism patients who return with complications. Medical tourism patients are often lured by the apparent lower cost of surgery elsewhere or by the availability of procedures that are not approved here in the U.S. However, these patients may not be well informed about the importance of outcomes and the risk of complications,” said Kaveh Alizadeh, MD, MSc, FACS, co-author of the study. “When patients return to the U.S., it can become a costly scenario if they develop complications and the procedure or patient is not covered by medical insurance. Plastic surgeons can help amend this by educating their patients on the potential pitfalls of cosmetic surgery tourism.”

Dr. Alizadeh and co-author Mark M. Melendez, MD, MBA surveyed 2,000 American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) members concerning their experience treating medical tourism patients with complications who returned to the US for resolution of their issues. Of 368 respondents, the majority (80.4 percent) had experience with patients who had traveled abroad for cosmetic procedures, and over half (51.6 percent) reported noticing an increasing trend over the last five years in the number patients presenting with complications from surgical tourism. The majority of these patients had undergone either breast augmentation or body contouring procedures. More than half required multiple operations upon seeking treatment for their complications and at least one patient required over a month of hospitalization in a surgical intensive care unit. The largest percentage (31%) of complications occurred as a result of infection. Other common complications reported by respondents were dehiscence, contour abnormality, and hematoma. Compensation for complication treatment was highly variable, as not all patients or procedures were covered by insurance.

“This survey clearly shows the dangers of medical tourism and implies the need to strengthen awareness for patients, physicians and policy makers. I encourage all plastic surgeons who encounter patients considering surgery abroad to offer them a copy of guidelines on this topic from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), or ASPS,” said Foad Nahai, MD, Editor-in-Chief of "Aesthetic Surgery Journal," who also provided a commentary on the article. “This may serve as a starting point for a conversation in which the patient understands that plastic surgery tourism is not as simple as he or she might have thought and drops the notion of seeking care abroad. At the very least, the patient will leave the visit with a better understanding of questions to ask, risks to consider, and his or her personal responsibility regarding follow-up care.”

About ASAPS

The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), is recognized as the world’s leading organization devoted entirely to aesthetic plastic surgery and cosmetic medicine of the face and body. ASAPS is comprised of over 2,600 Plastic Surgeons; active members are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (USA) or by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and have extensive training in the complete spectrum of surgical and non-surgical aesthetic procedures. International active members are certified by equivalent boards of their respective countries. All members worldwide adhere to a strict Code of Ethics and must meet stringent membership requirements.

About ASJ

The "Aesthetic Surgery Journal" is the peer-reviewed publication of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) and is the most widely read clinical journal in the field of cosmetic surgery, with subscribers in more than 60 countries.

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Ceramides Supplement Added to Swanson Cosmetic Science Brand

Posted on: Saturday, 13 August 2011, 00:00 CDT

Swanson Cosmetic Science, a Swanson Health Products brand, has expanded their health and beauty line to include the dietary supplement Ceramides from Lipowheat? to defend skin against the visible signs of aging.

Fargo, ND (PRWEB) August 11, 2011

Ceramides, a trendy ingredient in high-end cosmetics and topical skin care products, are the essential lipids on the surface of the skin which work to defend against visible signs of aging. As skin ages, it uses the existing ceramide lipids to protect and restore moisture. Once the ceramides are depleted, the skin is vulnerable to environmental stresses such as UV rays. Swanson Health Products’ Swanson Cosmetic Science Ceramides from Lipowheat? is a supplement designed to deliver dietary ceramides to support skin from the inside out.

Ceramides are produced by the body on demand, which means they cannot be stored by the body and must be replenished. In order for this to occur, the body requires a diet which supports the production of ceramides. Dietary supplements, such as Swanson Cosmetic Science’s Ceramides from Lipowheat, deliver a particular type of ceramides derived from the wheat kernel to support skin health. With the wheat kernel being a vegetarian ingredient, it is encapsulated in a vegetarian capsule, making Swanson Cosmetic Science’s Ceramides from Lipowheat a “Vegetarian Formula” supplement.

Swanson Health Products is an industry leader in bringing vitamins direct to consumers at the lowest prices possible. Swanson Health Products, headquartered in Fargo, ND, offers the highest quality vitamins, supplements and natural health care products and is Good Manufacturing Practices certified. Swanson Health Products goes a step beyond its competitors by offering powerful guarantees. All products are backed by a 100% Satisfaction, Money-Back Guarantee and Double the Difference Lowest Price Guarantee. For more information, please visit http://www.swansonvitamins.com.

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Which celebrities have had cosmetic surgery?

Some stars keep us guessing about whether they’ve had a nip/tuck. Others have work so obvious you can all but see the price tag dangling from their new body bits. We asked top doctor Alex Karidis to reveal what he thinks this lot have been up to…

Nicole Kidman, 44? - Nic claims to have given up the Botox and that’s no bad thing judging by her past experimentation. ‘Nicole’s no great beauty: she has thin lips, low-set brows and heavy upper eyelids,’ says Alex.

‘I believe she’s used lip filler, but on lips like hers, it’s like trying to force a size seven foot into a size four shoe. The filler has gone into the lower body of the lip and distorted her natural shape. It looks like Botox has been used to try to correct her low-set brows but it’s made her eyebrows sweep up and given her a slightly diabolical look.’

Catherine Zeta Jones, 41 - A good surgeon or just a good picture? Alex reckons the latter. ‘I think it’s flattering lighting which has taken out any blemishes from her skin. I think she’s had some work done but probably just non-invasive – maybe facials, light peels, filling in the odd line, and judicious use of Botox so she maintains expression. I don’t think she’s had surgery yet.’

Liz Hurley, 46 - Ah, ageless Liz – what’s her secret? ‘I doubt she’s had surgery,’ says Alex. ‘She’s added volume to her lips, but in a tasteful way. I’d guess she watches her diet and has medical-grade facials and maybe light peels.

'I’d say she’s had Botox and fillers in key areas like nose-to-mouth lines. She’s coming to the age where she might consider surgery – you can see a slight looseness around the eyes – but I’d say she’s looked after her skin well so far and not gone overboard.’

Madonna, 52 - There’s been plenty of ‘material’ popped into this girl’s face over the years, Alex reckons. ‘Madonna is supertrim, so she’s needed volume adding to her face to avoid looking gaunt,’ he says.

‘I’m sure she’s had it all: Botox, fillers, peels, surgery. The folds you can see in this picture are likely to have been caused by the skin repositioning that takes place in a face lift. Post surgery, you can sometimes see the skin rucking up in a way it wouldn’t naturally.’

Megan Fox, 25 - Megan hit back at Botox rumours by furrowing her brow on Facebook – but Alex doubts she’s all-natural. ‘I’d say she’s had her lips enhanced, teeth whitened and nose done. Her face looks smooth, but I wouldn’t expect many lines at her age anyway.’

And those Facebook snaps? ‘They prove nothing. Just because she can wrinkle her face now doesn’t mean she’s never used Botox – it only lasts a few months,’ adds Alex.

Jennifer Aniston, 42 - Jen’s admitted nose surgery, but is that it? Alex thinks so. ‘I think she’s had some good, very subtle work on her nose: a little width and length taken off, and a tiny bump on the bridge smoothed out. She has obvious nose-to-mouth lines, so she probably doesn’t use fillers. I don’t think she’s using Botox and I can’t see any evidence her boobs are anything but natural. They’re a nice size for her frame.’

Sarah Harding, 29 - With all the hoo-haa over Harding’s lip fillers, we’ve been distracted from something happening a little further south. ‘I’d say her breasts have definitely been done,’ says Alex. ‘It’s very rare to be that slim with breasts that large. You can’t retain that amount of upper-half fullness naturally, and she’s not wearing a bra in this shot. I don’t think her boobs are too bad. They are certainly big.’

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Lipo Tragedy: Death Highlights Surgery Risks

The promise of instant beauty, for relatively little money and pain, has been the appeal of plastic surgery for decades. Largely ignored, however, are the dangers of going under the knife for cosmetic procedures that are widely considered routine.

As the trend to get nipped and tucked grows more popular, a recent lipo-sculpting-related death has drawn attention to the number of plastic surgery-related fatalities and emergencies.

Maria Shortall, a housekeeper from Weston, Fla., died after undergoing a standard lipo-sculpting procedure in mid-June at the Alyne Medical Rejuvenation Institute in Florida. Shortall worked seven days a week to pay for the $3,600 procedure, which was intended to take a few hours.

"Approximately 22 incisions [were made], which is a significant amount, in terms of a relatively, an otherwise relatively minor cosmetic procedure," the family attorney, Michael Freedland, said. "What we do know is that a 38-year-old, otherwise healthy woman, shouldn't go in for a minor cosmetic procedure, and die."

At some point during Shortall's procedure, things started to go wrong. The facility decided that she needed to be transported to Cleveland Clinic, where she was eventually pronounced dead.

Now there's a pending homicide investigation surrounding the incident, with an attorney for the Alyne Institute only saying that the center is now investigating an incident.

"For me, right now, I lost everything," Vanya Briones, Shortall's daughter, said. "Because she was everything for me. I just feel different."

A 2008 study in the Journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons found that only one in 50,000 people died as a result of plastic surgery procedures between 2001 and 2006.

But some recent high-profile deaths and frightening emergencies as a result of plastic surgery complications have put the voluntary procedures back in the spotlight.

Rapper Kanye West's mother, Donde, died in 2007 as a result of complications from an abdominoplasty and breast augmentation.

Comedian Kathy Griffin was rushed to the emergency room in Los Angeles during a liposuction procedure in 1999. Another patient, Marilyn Leisz, was unable to shut her eyes after blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery. A jury awarded her $115,000.

The most common form of cosmetic surgery performed in 2010 was breast augmentation, with 296,000 procedures performed that year in the United States alone.

Nose reshaping procedures were the second most common, with 252,000 performed, followed by eyelid surgery (209,000), liposuction (203,000) and tummy tucks (116,000), according to the 2010 annual procedural statistics report released in February by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Liposuction and tummy tuck procedures, in particular, can be quite dangerous. When those specific surgeries are factored into the equation, the patient's chances of dying soar by a factor of 16.

It's too late for Shortall, whose son, Enzo Briones, says that if he could go back, he would stop his mother from having the procedure.

"I would say, 'Don't do it, and you just look fine, how God give you,'" Briones said. "I would hold her. And not let her go."

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Keeping a stiff upper lip as Botox turns 10

You might not know by their faces, but the Botox Cosmetic people are ecstatic about their 10th year as a Health Canada-approved wrinkle treatment.

In the blink of a decade, Allergan has seen its flagship product go from a kooky idea — injecting a neurotoxin directly into a person's head — to a multimillion-dollar juggernaut that's literally changed the face of aging.

In fact, results of a recent Leger Marketing survey suggest nearly one-quarter of Canadian women are now open to injectable cosmetic treatments, helping explain why Botox Cosmetic has enjoyed double-digit growth every year since its 2001 debut.

But no matter how impressive the returns, some say the social costs are exponentially higher.

"People on TV keep getting younger and younger-looking, and faces appear like masks; signs of life are now seen as undesirable," says Patricia Leavy, associate professor of sociology at Stonehill College in Massachusetts.

"With Botox now considered a normal part of appearance management, those who do have lines and pores are frowned upon as if they're lazy couch potatoes."

Indeed, in a marked departure from childhood, the last decade has seen the idea of one's face freezing in a certain expression become less a threat than an intriguing option.

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons reports that 5.4 million botulinum toxin type A (such as Botox) procedures were performed last year in North America alone, representing a 12 per cent year-over-year increase.

"When it first came out, I remember thinking, 'God, who would put that in their face?' And now everybody does it," says Leavy. "We assume that this is the way people are supposed to look."

When done well, the procedure is virtually undetectable, save for a "refreshed" appearance. Industry insiders claim the perma-surprised expression that's provided a decade's worth of punchlines is the province of patients who've had poor doctors.

"It's like if a car goes into a wall; it's not the car's fault, it's the driver," says Dr. Lisa Kellett, a Toronto-based cosmetic dermatologist.

Michelina Colombo, a 58-year-old daycare worker, had her reservations before going under the needle, fearing she'd look as if she "just came out of a wind tunnel." But after a combination of Botox and dermal fillers (known as a Soft Lift), the Toronto woman found the tweaks to her appearance were happily subtle.

"It's not like I wanted to look 20; I just wanted to look less tired," says Colombo, whose post-treatment experience has been one of people constantly undershooting her true age.

In 2010, more than 11.6 million minimally invasive cosmetic interventions were performed in North America, with botulinum toxin type A leading in popularity. Restricting the picture to Canada, Millennium Research Group forecasts that nearly a quarter of a million injectable procedures will be performed this year, with projected growth of eight per cent by 2014.

"It's brought cosmetic procedures out of the hospital and into the salon," says Cressida Heyes, Canada Research Chair in Philosophy of Gender and Sexuality.

But in making it so easy to hold off nature, Heyes wonders if we've been afforded a dangerous sense of permission to forever look the way we feel.

"I recently turned 40 and everybody said to me, 'Oh, 40 is the new 30.' And I have several friends who are turning 50, and people are saying to them, '50 is the new 40.' Well, what's 70 then? When does it run out?" says Heyes, a professor at the University of Alberta.

"The point at which people are willing to consider themselves old is constantly being delayed."

Leger Marketing recently interviewed 800 Canadians between the ages of 30 and 60 and found that, on average, there's an eight-year gap between calendar age and age of desired appearance. Women in their 30s wished they could look five years younger, women in their 40s wished they could look nine years younger, and women in their 50s wanted to look a decade younger.

For Janet Malloy, trying injectables was about recognizing herself again.

"At 50, I looked in the mirror and said, 'Who's that?' On the inside, I felt 30; I'm young at heart and I have a lot of energy. But my face didn't seem to match," recalls Malloy, a buyer from Newmarket, Ont. "(The procedure) gave my whole face a lift without surgery. I was thrilled."

But not everyone believes the fountain of youth lies within a syringe. And among those Canadians who say they wouldn't consider injectables, 67 per cent say their top concerns are safety and side-effects — anxieties Allergan believes are reinforced in movies and on television.

"We're much maligned (in pop culture)," says Stu Fowler, president of Allergan Canada. "But the truth is that the 97 per cent satisfaction rate for individuals who get the treatment speaks to the fact that it really addresses an underlying condition."

The underlying condition, of course, being natural aging.

Trade projections suggest millions will be convinced by the David Copperfield-like before-and-after images of Botox users, whether on industry websites such as FaceInstitute.ca, in the pages of magazines or among their own friends and neighbours. But sociologist Leavy says if the drug is increasingly sought as a cure, it's only because the drug-maker has turned aging into a sickness.

"If people are feeling insecure about lines on their face, they're probably insecure because Botox has become so normalized in the first place."

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Top 10 Hidden Dangers Of Cosmetic Surgery

Cosmetic surgery is a $10.1 billion business each year in the U.S., according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Women account for 91% of patients and elected to get 5% more cosmetic procedures in 2010 from the year before. However, psychologists and surgeons warn that many patients are not prepared for the full spectrum of physical, emotional and cultural side effects that sometimes follow. Before you go under the knife, consider these 10 hidden dangers.

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End illegal cosmetic surgeries

KL: Botched breast enlargement (June 20) Thursday, June 23rd, 2011 10:54:00

IT is regrettable to once again hear of a botched breast enhanchment procedure carried out on an unsuspecting lady from Pahang, who believed the surgery was being done by a qualified practitioner from overseas.

The job done was so bad, she now has to seek surgical aid from a genuinely qualified plastic surgeon, to help save her breasts.

She has even had to seek help from Datuk Michael Chong to obtain compensation for the pain and suffering she has had to endure.

It is time for the government to enact a law that will not only put a stop to unqualified surgeries, but also demacate provision of specialised services into professional categories.

This should clearly define what services are to be provided by barbers, hairdressers and beauty salons, trichologists and skin specialists, cosmetic or plastic surgery centres and fitness centres, to name a few.

Monitoring and enforcement should follow. Then perhaps, we will see an end to this current nonsense.

Lau Bing

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FDA says 1 in 5 remove breast implants

Don’t expect breast implants to last for life, the government warned Wednesday. About 1 in 5 women who receive them for cosmetic reasons will have them removed within 10 years, and those odds are even higher for cancer survivors.

It’s not the first time the Food and Drug Administration has issued such a warning. But the agency repeated it Wednesday after reviewing new data on silicone-gel breast implants five years after they returned to the market following a health scare. The agency concluded the implants are basically safe as long as women understand they come with complications. Those include painful scar tissue and ruptured implants.

“The longer you have the implant, the more likely you are to have complications,” said FDA medical device chief Jeff Shuren. He said women should get regular checkups including scans to make sure the implants haven’t ruptured.

While the FDA’s safety review concentrated on silicone-gel implants, the agency’s updated advice booklet for women makes clear that saline-filled versions come with the same complications - women getting those wind up back on the operating table, too.

Plastic surgeons say they’ve long told women about those risks.

“It doesn’t discourage a single one of them, which is pretty amazing,” said Dr. Michael Zenn, vice chief of plastic surgery at Duke University Medical Center. “This requires almost lifetime maintenance when you have a breast implant in. If you’re not telling patients that, you do them a disservice.”

Wednesday’s update is the latest in a 20-year saga over the safety of breast implants. The FDA banned the silicone-gel type in 1992 amid fears they might cause cancer, lupus and other diseases. But when research ruled out most of the disease concern, regulators allowed the return of the implants to the market in 2006 - with the requirement that manufacturers continue studying recipients to determine how they fare in the long term.

Breast augmentation remains the most popular cosmetic surgery in the U.S., with nearly 300,000 women undergoing it last year. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, more than 70,000 others received implants for breast reconstruction. Silicone-gel implants are the most common kind.

Based on that data, the FDA said Wednesday that 20 percent to 40 percent of patients who have implants for cosmetic reasons will need another operation to modify or remove them within eight to 10 years.

For reconstruction patients, the number is even higher at 40 to 70 percent, the FDA said.

The most common complication remains scar tissue that hardens around the implant and can become severe enough to warp the shape of the breast or cause pain. Other problems include implant rupture, wrinkling and a lopsided appearance, according to the report.

The research also showed a small link with a very rare form of cancer known as anaplastic large-cell lymphoma. The agency has learned of 60 cases of the disease worldwide among the estimated 5 million to 10 million women with breast implants.

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