| Safety In Accredited Facilities Confirmed By Largest Review Of Office-Based Plastic Surgery A study examining plastic surgery procedures performed in accredited outpatient facilities found that office-based surgery is as safe as surgery performed in hospitals. The study published in July's Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery® (PRS), the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), reviewed more than 1.1 million procedures and found the mortality rate to be significantly less than one percent or 0.002 percent. medicalnewstoday.com |
Enamel Strength Affected By Dental Home Bleaching New research shows that human teeth lost some enamel hardness after the application of several different products used in the home to whiten teeth. The study suggests that future generations of such products might be reformulated in an effort to reduce these side effects. The researchers noted that teeth typically can restore their previous hardness after losing small amounts of enamel calcification. medicalnewstoday.com |
Men And Women Find Cosmetic Surgery Appealing When They Suffer Appearance-Based Rejection Sensitivity Researchers have found that men and women who feel sensitive to rejection based on their physical appearance are more likely to express interest in having cosmetic surgery than those who are less sensitive to appearance-based rejection. This effect is particularly true when people recall negative comments about their physical appearance. The study, which appeared in the June issue of the journal Body Image, was conducted by Lora E. Park, Ph.D. medicalnewstoday.com |
Graduating from Lip Smackers The 8 to 12 group is turning to makeup, with a little help from their moms. nytimes.com |
Need A Lift? New Non-Surgical Techniques For Volume Enhancement And Loose Skin Help Rejuvenate The Aging Face Open any beauty magazine and it seems as though all the models have full, pronounced cheeks and a firm, tight jaw line. In contrast, aging causes a loss of volume across the middle of the face, resulting in a flattened or sunken cheek structure with sagging jowls that can make the face appear drawn, tired and old... mnt.to |