| Botox "Parties" Not Just Fun And Games, Advises The American Society For Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) show that almost 2.8 million Botox procedures were performed last year. Botox has been the most popular cosmetic procedure since 2000, and the number of procedures performed has increased 82% in the past five years. But amidst all the positive reports of the benefits of Botox are some disturbing trends. In particular, reports of so-called "Botox parties" have raised red flags for many medical professionals. medicalnewstoday.com |
Long Island Plastic Surgeon Is New ASAPS President New York plastic surgeon Alan H. Gold, MD, is the new President of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). The Aesthetic Society, with nearly 2,400 members, is the leading national organization of board-certified plastic surgeons specializing in cosmetic surgery of the face and body. The election of new officers was held on May 4, during the ASAPS 2008 Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA which was attended by plastic surgeons from around the world. Dr. medicalnewstoday.com |
It’s Cold and Your Skin Is Suffering. So What Are You Doing to Moisturize? The dryness of the air is the real culprit for dry skin issues. Here's how to fight it. nytimes.com |
If You’re Nervous, Deodorant Makers Have a Product for You As the recession has everyone else sweating bullets, deodorant brands are experiencing a sales bump thanks to stronger “clinical” formulations. nytimes.com |
Curl, Interrupted You nutty Americans: the Samurai Shopper is so bemused by your endless awards ceremonies the delirious acclaim and tacky statues you foist on dolled-up and often dubious luminaries. But self-congratulation is infectious, and the Samurai has succumbed. Herewith, prizes to the most invaluable item in my cosmetics bag: mascara. nytimes.com |