| Silicone Injections For Cosmetic Use Background: In 1991, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued guidelines prohibiting the marketing of injectable liquid silicone for any cosmetic purpose. The FDA has since approved monitored clinical studies investigating the safety and efficacy of injectable silicone, but none has been completed as yet. Long-term follow-up will be key to evaluating any studies. medicalnewstoday.com |
At Work and at Play, Finding Inner Beauty A makeup artist with a mischievous streak and a sure hand with a mascara brush talks about how she got her start, at age 11, experimenting on herself. nytimes.com |
Nonsurgical Technique Can Take Years Off The Appearance Of Aging Eyes As one ages, the characteristics of the eyes change in generally predictable ways: the skin thins and becomes less elastic, brows may descend, the upper lid may recede or enlarge, and the bones around the eyes appear more prominent. While surgery has long been the accepted standard and offers significant benefits to many patients, injectable treatments are proving to be a viable option for taking years off the appearance of aging eyes. medicalnewstoday.com |
Botox Linked To Weakened Ability To Experience Emotions US researchers suggest that people who have undergone Botox treatments not only change their appearance but may also have a weakened ability to experience emotions. Joshua Davis and Ann Senghas, professors of psychology from Barnard College at Columbia University in New York, and colleagues, wrote about their findings in a paper published online in the journal Emotions on 10 June... mnt.to |
PIP (Poly Implant Prosthese) Breast Implants - UK Test Results The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has received encouraging results of UK testing on the silicone gel breast implants manufactured by the French company Poly Implant Prosthese (PIP). The tests found no evidence of genotoxicity (potential for cancer) or chemical toxicity of the filler material in the implants... mnt.to |