Seen that? - Botox: Forehead Wrinkles? No Problem!

Filed in archive Best of on May 31, 2010

Botox: Forehead Wrinkles? No Problem! Plastic Surgery Weblog

& PackThousands of people each year, mostly women, seek Botox injections, considered a cosmetic surgery procedure, to smooth away the deep forehead furrows and strong vertical lines on the face between the brows called glabellar lines. Botox, also called Botulinum toxin, works directly where it's injected, allowing precise manipulation of how the facial muscles work, but also dictating your future ability to facially express yourself. Botox can also [...] Read More

Botox: Smooth Your Lines with a Pretty Poison Plastic Surgery Weblog

now almost everyone considering plastic surgery or injectable cosmetic surgery procedures knows the "miraculous" affects of Botox injections on deep expression lines in the face. But many people don't know what exactly it is that they're injecting into their faces, nor why it works. Botox is the trade name for Botulinum toxin, a powerful neurotoxin that in the past was associated with food poisoning often resulting from improperly [...] Read More

Injectable Fillers: Risks and Complications Plastic Surgery Weblog

spite of our ominous danger warning to the left, there is not a great deal of risks or complications associated with the use of injectable fillers, and most people tolerate and react well to fillers that are naturally derived. The small incidence of risk that does exist depends on the specific filler used and the permanence of the treatment. Some fillers that are derived from non-human or non-natural sources [...] Read More

RHAMM Protein Removes Wrinkles The Biotech Weblog

Scientists have discovered that a protein which plays a role in cancers and tissue repair may also hold potential in removing skin wrinkles. The protein, called RHAMM, for Receptor for Hyaluronan Mediated Motility, may one day replace Botox treatment, which carry such unpleasant side-effects as muscle paralysis and loss of facial expressions. In the course of their collaborative study, Bissell and Turley, working with mice, discovered that blocking the expression of [...] Read More

Walk in and get botoxed Busy with Style

I'm so busy sometimes I forget to get an appointment for a leg wax, which usually means my trusted razor and shaving cream jump in as a handy alteration. With so many meetings and appointments you have to catch on time, is there a way to get botoxed on the go? Well, yes there is. Not that I approve needling poison into your frown lines to look younger, but if [...] Read More

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Seen that? - Botox: Smooth Your Lines with a Pretty Poison

Filed in archive Best of on May 22, 2010

Botox: Smooth Your Lines with a Pretty Poison Plastic Surgery Weblog

now almost everyone considering plastic surgery or injectable cosmetic surgery procedures knows the "miraculous" affects of Botox injections on deep expression lines in the face. But many people don't know what exactly it is that they're injecting into their faces, nor why it works. Botox is the trade name for Botulinum toxin, a powerful neurotoxin that in the past was associated with food poisoning often resulting from improperly [...] Read More

Botox: Forehead Wrinkles? No Problem! Plastic Surgery Weblog

& PackThousands of people each year, mostly women, seek Botox injections, considered a cosmetic surgery procedure, to smooth away the deep forehead furrows and strong vertical lines on the face between the brows called glabellar lines. Botox, also called Botulinum toxin, works directly where it's injected, allowing precise manipulation of how the facial muscles work, but also dictating your future ability to facially express yourself. Botox can also [...] Read More

Injectable Fillers: Risks and Complications Plastic Surgery Weblog

spite of our ominous danger warning to the left, there is not a great deal of risks or complications associated with the use of injectable fillers, and most people tolerate and react well to fillers that are naturally derived. The small incidence of risk that does exist depends on the specific filler used and the permanence of the treatment. Some fillers that are derived from non-human or non-natural sources [...] Read More

Walk in and get botoxed Busy with Style

I'm so busy sometimes I forget to get an appointment for a leg wax, which usually means my trusted razor and shaving cream jump in as a handy alteration. With so many meetings and appointments you have to catch on time, is there a way to get botoxed on the go? Well, yes there is. Not that I approve needling poison into your frown lines to look younger, but if [...] Read More

Gold treatment and fake botox hit the market Are you a beauty?

Following up on my botox story, I found an interesting report from China, saying that the officials have seized fake botox, placenta gel and gold cosmetic treatments from a very popular cosmetic salon: The salon, called "Communicative Association of Cosmetology and Modelling," is situated in the downtown area of Nanjing. It has been shut down for further investigation, and three staff have been arrested. Products confiscated generally had fake information, or none [...] Read More

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Seen that? - Risks and Complications of Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)

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Risks and Complications of Arm Lift (Brachioplasty) Plastic Surgery Weblog

here at the Plastic Surgery Weblog cannot stress enough the importance of doing exhaustive research before settling on any type of plastic surgery. Cosmetic surgery, one of the two types of plastic surgery (the other being reconstructive surgery), is purely elective surgery. When choosing to undergo elective surgery you should remember that you are risking what may be an otherwise healthy body for an aesthetic result, the outcome [...] Read More

Breast Augmentation and Breast Lift: What's the Difference? Plastic Surgery Weblog

Breast augmentation, also called mammaplasty, is a cosmetic plastic surgery procedure for changing the size or appearance of the breast. It can be performed to restore density to the breast after pregnancy or weight loss or to achieve certain a physical aesthetic, to create greater symmetry and balance, or to reconstruct a breast after mastectomy or injury. Often, women have breast augmentation to enlarge small breasts. Although breast [...] Read More

Cosmetic Surgery and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery: What’s the Difference? Plastic Surgery Weblog

Municipal ArchivesPlastic surgery can improve physical appearance, boost self-esteem, and enhance the aesthetics of a particular feature; however some plastic surgery procedures are also necessary to restore a "normal" appearance or to actually correct an impaired function of part of the body. This is where cosmetic surgery magically becomes reconstructive plastic surgery. And the results really can be like magic to those who can now live a more [...] Read More

LASIK: Is it the Best Answer or Not? Lasik Weblog

LASIK refractive surgery, with its high tech approach and relatively low risk seems to be the best answer for getting the perfect vision you've always wanted, it's important to weigh all your options for vision correction. Surgery is something you can never come back from-for though it's often possible to improve upon imperfect results with further surgical procedures, there's always a risk of irreparable damage with long term [...] Read More

Risks and Common Problems of LASIK Eye Surgery Lasik Weblog

Eye Shot 2Originally uploaded by drummp2Our eyes are more than the windows of our souls, they're the main organs for one of our primary senses, sight. We rely strongly on vision to guide the processing of information, and gather input for making quick decisions, to help make associations, learn, work, and remember. So before letting the "eyes" have it, remember that as with any surgery, there are always risks. While [...] Read More

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Seen that? - Rhinoplasty, the Nose Job Defined

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Rhinoplasty, the Nose Job Defined Plastic Surgery Weblog

Rhinosplasty, also known for years as a "nose job", is the surgical reshaping of the nose in order to achieve a more aesthetically appealing appearance, or to correct breathing difficulties due to abnormal structures in the nose. can address various problems with the shape of the nose. It can:• Change the bridge, correcting for bumps or straightening the nose • Reshape the tip of the nose • Alter length and [...] Read More

Facial Plastic Surgery: Putting Your Best Face Forward Plastic Surgery Weblog

face is your first impression—it's what people see first when you go out into the world, when you go to work, when you meet people and socialize. Many people think about facial cosmetic surgery without considering the supporting structures of the face. But since many aesthetic changes are more than skin deep, it's important to find a surgeon who understands more than just the skin. Oral and maxillofacial [...] Read More

Cosmetic Surgery and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery: What’s the Difference? Plastic Surgery Weblog

Municipal ArchivesPlastic surgery can improve physical appearance, boost self-esteem, and enhance the aesthetics of a particular feature; however some plastic surgery procedures are also necessary to restore a "normal" appearance or to actually correct an impaired function of part of the body. This is where cosmetic surgery magically becomes reconstructive plastic surgery. And the results really can be like magic to those who can now live a more [...] Read More

Scarlett Johansson Denies Plastic Surgery The Celebrities Weblog

Source:www.timboucher.com "Us Weekly" magazine has reported that Scarlett Johansson has had a nose job. Scarlett has not only denied the rumor she has become so angry over the falsehood that she is planning to sue the magazine. I believe Scarlett. I've examined her as closely as is possible, looking at pictures that is, and I found no reason why she would have had a nose job. You can read about Scarlett Johansson's no nose [...] Read More

Celebrity Noses The Celebrities Weblog

Hollywood and its nearby celebrity rich cities probably have more plastic surgeons per capita than any other geographic region in the world. It's as clear as the nose on Jimmy Durante's face that these guys enjoy full employment primarily performing the ever popular "Rhinoplasty", or "Nose job" as it is more commonly called. I was surprised to discover just how many celebrities have had nose jobs; especially men. Here's the latest Hollywood [...] Read More

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