| Shu Uemura, 79, Makeup Artist, Dies Mr. Uemura, a Japanese makeup artist, won acclaim in Hollywood and then built an international cosmetics brand under his name. nytimes.com |
Cosmetic Procedures For Children Pose Ethical Dilemmas More children than ever are undergoing medical procedures for nonmedical purposes-breast enhancement and liposuction, as well as "Westernizing" eye surgery for Asian children and cosmetic interventions to correct physical deformities. An essay set in the current issue of the Hastings Center Report examines what-if any-justifications there are for parents to consent to changing their child's physical nature. . medicalnewstoday.com |
Avotermin Could Give Accelerated And Permanent Improvement In Scarring The drug avotermin (Juvista) could provide accelerated and permanent improvement in scarring following injuries. The findings are reported in an Article in this week's Lancet, written by Professor Mark Ferguson, University of Manchester, UK, and Renovo, Manchester, UK, and colleagues. Skin is the most frequently injured tissue, and millions of people worldwide acquire scars every year. medicalnewstoday.com |
High Heels? They Just Don’t Fit Bobbi Brown, the founder of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, says she wants to hire people who bring “energy, creativity and newness.” nytimes.com |
Laser Lipoplasty: Cutting Through The Hype The pros and cons of laser-assisted lipoplasty will be discussed by leading experts at the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), being held at the Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center April 23-27, 2010... mnt.to |