Latisse and Botox with LASIK
Latisse is a relatively new cosmetic procedure that has been shown to increase the length and fullness of eyelashes. It was approved for cosmetic use in 2008 by the FDA and has since been gaining in popularity, especially with people who do not wear glasses. No matter how long and lush your eyelashes are naturally, […]
Beauty boom defies global slump
The quest for beauty has created a boom for much of the hair and skincare industry, on the back of clients who spend as much as $125 a week. Tight budgets have not stemmed the flow of women with money to spend on beauty regimes — mostly body waxing, haircuts and colours, and skin treatments. […]
Warning over DIY botox jabs
Vain Brits are putting their lives at risk by buying DIY Botox kits online and injecting themselves with the drug at home. Experts say users are also in danger of paralysis and even blindness – as the muscle-freezing toxin can stop eyeballs moving. Medics say the risk is higher when novices give themselves the wrinkle-smoothing […]
How to Get “Perfect” Skin
Dermatologist and Celebrity Makeup Artist Share Techniques and Tips for Making Your Skin Look Flawless Dr. Ellen Marmur, chief of dermatology at Mt. Sinai Medical Center and author of “Simple Skin Beauty” and Cynde Watson, a celebrity makeup expert, shared tips on how to achieve — or fake — flawless skin. What is perfect skin, […]
Lifting the lid on wrinkle reversal
Expensive or cheap, the price of the cream you slap around your eyes to iron out those wrinkles makes no difference to the final outcome, consumer watchdogs have discovered.The Consumer Council also said one of the best ways to put wrinkles into reverse is to eat well, sleep well and drink plenty of green tea. […]
Researchers Find Demand for Cosmetic Procedures, Dermatologic Surgery Rising Rapidly (Aesthetic Medicine: A Recession Proof Revenue Generator?)
Physicians looking for a way to boost their revenue stream and expand their clinical expertise are turning their attention to aesthetic medicine, a field whose services span minimally invasive cosmetic procedures from peels, injections and laser services, to more invasive procedures such as plastic surgery. It’s a niche some experts believe is fairly recession-proof. While […]
Do-It-Yourself Botox? There’s an App for That!
Five in 5 (http://www.fivein5.com/), an iPhone app just released in the App store, is a do-it-yourself video tutorial that teaches users to tone, tighten and firm their face using their own two hands. It’s the first facial exercise app available on iPhone (http://www.itunes.com/apps/fivein5). Five in 5 consists of five facial exercises, plus a bonus exercise, […]
Botox Takes A Shot At Pain
No longer just a wrinkle fighter, Botox® may have indications as a pain medication to fight Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), reports a new study presented at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) Plastic Surgery 2009 conference, Oct. 23-27, in Seattle. Between 5 and 26 people out of every 100,000 have their lives significantly […]
Acne Leads to Stress and Low Self-Esteem
Acne affects nearly 50 million Americans, making it the country’s most common skin disease. Anyone who’s ever suffered from acne knows just how tough it can be on mood and self-esteem, and a new survey now backs them up.The Skin Matters Survey, commissioned by Retin-A Micro Pump and conducted by Harris Interactive (please note I’m […]
New study may deal final blow to acne drug Accutane
The study bolstered evidence of a link between the drug, pulled from the market in June, and inflammatory bowel disease. No medication is as effective in treating severe cases of acne. Teenagers and young adults suffering from severe, scarring acne may ultimately lose the most effective treatment for the condition. Swiss-based Roche Holding quietly pulled […]