Cosmetic Services
- Scientists find bacterial zoo thrives in our skin 08.03.09 Eeeww. There’s a zoo full of critters living on your skin — a bacterial zoo, that is. Consider your underarm a rain forest.
- Melanoma Awareness 06.16.09 “Melanoma is the most common form of cancer for young adults 25-29 years old, and the second most common cancer in adolescents and young adults 15-29 years old,” said Dr. Sherri Vazales, of Bay View Dermatology in Petoskey.
- An interesting story, with a twist of lime 11.17.08 She has an extended scar down her right thigh and around her knee, and one afternoon she mentioned it, so I asked how it happened.
- LASIK Expectations: Before, During, and After 08.15.08 This article is a compilation of patient information developed by manufacturers and healthcare professionals, but cannot replace the dialogue you should have with your doctor.
- The Skinny on Liposuction 08.15.08 Liposuction is the most popular form of cosmetic surgery in the United States, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).
- Removing Hair Safely 07.25.08 Here are some tips related to common methods of hair removal.
- Use Eye Cosmetics Safely 07.25.08 Safety experts within the Office of Cosmetics and Colors in FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) offer consumers the following advice.
- Wrinkle Relief: Injectable Cosmetic Fillers 07.25.08 In the quest for youth—or at least a more youthful appearance—women and men are seeking treatments to minimize laugh lines, crow's feet, and forehead furrows.
- FDA Approves Botox To Treat Spasticity In Flexor Muscles Of The Elbow, Wrist And Fingers The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Botox (onabotulinumtoxin A) to treat spasticity in the flexor muscles of the elbow, wrist, and fingers in adults. Spasticity is common after stroke, traumatic brain injury, or the progression of multiple sclerosis...
- American Society Of Anesthesiologists Urges Patients To Ask The Right Questions When Considering Traveling Internationally For Surgery Hundreds of thousands of Americans travel abroad for surgical procedures each year. As the guardian of patients' vital health, the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) is urging those considering traveling internationally for medical care to educate themselves, and take the necessary precautions to avoid unexpected complications...
- Almost Half Of Americans Approve Of Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Regardless Of Income A new survey shows that almost half (48%) of all Americans regardless of income approve of cosmetic plastic surgery and almost a quarter would consider cosmetic surgery for themselves...
- Advancements In Skin Care At AAD Annual Meeting Presented By P&G Beauty&Grooming Research presented by P&G Beauty&Grooming scientists at the 68th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology (Miami Beach, FL, March 5-9) examines skin care science from multiple perspectives, offering insights into how ingredient formulations, care regimens and gene expressions impact skin condition...
- Research Reveals How Popular Skin Filler Works At The Molecular Level To Stimulate Collagen Production In Sun-Damaged Skin In the U.S. and around the world, the popularity of minimally invasive cosmetic procedures continues to increase. Soft tissue injectables, also known as dermal fillers, are popular procedures that improve the appearance of aging and sun-damaged skin by restoring lost volume and filling lines...
- Consumer guide to Plastic Surgery 08.04.08 A commercial site describing plastic surgery options.
- CosmeticSurgery.com 08.04.08 Commercial site with good information on different types of procedures.
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons 08.04.08 Homepage and informational site for the ASPS.
- Plastic Surgery, Wikipedia Link 07.31.08 While famous for aesthetic surgery, plastic surgery also includes a variety of fields: craniofacial surgery, hand surgery, burn surgery, microsurgery, and pediatric surgery.