* World News Quick Take Aug 13, 2009
A group of Chinese women who traveled to South Korea for cosmetic surgery baffled immigration officers on their return home when their new looks did not match their passport photos. The 23 women, aged 36 to 54, had bigger eyes, higher noses and slimmer chins than shown in their passports, the China Daily reported yesterday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
ID problem after surgery? Aug 12, 2009
A group of Chinese women who travelled to South Korea for cosmetic surgery baffled immigration officers on their return home when their new looks did not match their passport photos ... "They told the officers that they are friends and that they had gone to South Korea together to have cosmetic surgery," Chen said ... Increasing prosperity in China has led to a corresponding rise in the numbers of people seeking cosmetic surgery, and greater social acceptance of the procedures. (iAfrica.com)
Cosmetic surgery will not do Aug 11, 2009
Air-Indias ambitious turnaround strategy needs more substance, as it fails to provide answers to the key question of a hugely bloated workforce. Its plans to mainly convert to a low-cost carrier, too, lacks any conviction as it has many legacy issues that would make it difficult to achieve this transition. (India Times)
Crackdown on biased online product testimonials Aug 9, 2009
And recently, New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo announced a $300,000 settlement with a cosmetic surgery firm he said had employees pose as clients to write glowing testimonials and online journals. The FTC plans to vote this summer on updating 29-year-old guidelines on endorsements, making it clear they ban phony online reviews. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Teenager has eyelash transplant Aug 9, 2009
" The procedure was pioneered in the United States. Shami Thomas, from Transform, which carried out the surgery, said: "We often look to America for the latest in cosmetic surgery as they are the pioneers in the industry, but not all are as successful and safe as this one. " Bookmark with: Print Sponsor SEE ALSO 06 Jul 09 | Health 06 Jul 09 | Health 29 Sep 06 | Health RELATED INTERNET LINKS The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites SHARED People 'get happier as they... (BBC News)
The brat factor Aug 9, 2009
Then you look at something like the rise in cosmetic surgery for teens. It's the parents who are paying for it. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Mother's search for dentist ends Aug 8, 2009
It was not cosmetic surgery, it was required in order for him to have heart surgery but insurance companies are allowed to separate out dental work from their health coverage which makes no sense at all. Take an honest look at all the western countries that have national healthcare. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
* Avant-garde Bard Aug 7, 2009
Hung Hung and his Dark Eyes Performance Lab (@) aim to present contemporary international theater to Taiwans theater audiences, and Von Mayenburgs fantasy about cosmetic surgery seemed a particularly appropriate topic for body enhancement-crazy Taiwan. There is much more, including a free public exhibition entitled Slow Dancing, which features short video images of 50 famous performance artists. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* FEATURE: More youth undergoing cosmetic surgery over summer Aug 6, 2009
FEATURE: More youth undergoing cosmetic surgery over summer ... A young woman receives cosmetic surgery in Taipei yesterday ... She said that among the complaints her group receives from cosmetic surgery patients, most are related to disappointment with a treatments outcome or to disputes with the clinic over the cost of the procedure, especially in a market where prices vary widely among clinics. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
'Bunny with brains' dishes dirt on life at Hef's mansion Aug 6, 2009
Girlfriends were given their own bedroom, an allowance of $1,000 a week in cash, a new car, free dental and medical treatment, almost limitless clothes, hairdos, make-up and facials and all the cosmetic surgery they could wish for - Izabella reckons Hef shelled out $70,000 a year on breast implants. It was a very generous deal in many ways, but it did have its drawbacks. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
AGING & CARING: How to get your health insurance company to pay up Aug 6, 2009
Accept this, pay for the cosmetic surgery and move on with your life. Also, read your policy before you call the HMO. If there is a copayment, or a deductible, you will have to pay it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Misonix Announces the Sale of Its Labcaire Business for up to $5.6 Million Aug 5, 2009
Addressing a combined market estimated to be in excess of $3 billion annually; Misonix's proprietary ultrasonic medical devices are used for wound debridement, cosmetic surgery, neurosurgery, laparoscopic surgery, and other surgical and medical applications. Additional information is available on the Company's Web site at. (PR Newswire)
Men Around the World Seek Cosmetic Surgery Aug 3, 2009
Men in increasing numbers around the world are using cosmetic surgery, driven by the credit crunch and 'man boobs ... MANCHESTER, England, Aug. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Cosmetic Surgery Guru reveals that men around the world are turning to cosmetic surgery in increasing numbers, driven by the recent economic downturn and a growing concern over "moobs" ("man boobs" ... Male cosmetic surgery rates are not only growing in America, the UK and other countries where the stigma attached to male cosmetic... (PR Newswire)
* FEATURE : High potential for medical tourism Aug 3, 2009
Taipei Times - archives. Enter your search terms. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Assessing the Risks of Tanning Beds Aug 2, 2009
"There are so many other forms of getting vitamin D that are healthier than a tanning booth," says Dr. Ellen Marmur, chief of the division of dermatologic and cosmetic surgery at Mount Sinai Medical Center. "Go for a 10 minute walk three times a week, or eat salmon or tuna or eggs or fortified cereal. You don't need to use a dangerous habit like a tanning booth to get vitamin D.". (Time.com)
North Florida Sculptra Expert, Richard Sadove MD, Comments on FDA Approval Aug 1, 2009
Sadove Cosmetic Surgery offers Sculptra to patients in North Florida by a unique Plastic Surgeon who has personal experience with the use of this product outside of the USA for over 6 years. SOURCE Sadove Cosmetic Surgery. (PR Newswire)
Chaser's Chas bows out with Botox Jul 30, 2009
It is part of an experiment to road-test cosmetic surgery. Licciardello admitted he looked "pretty stupid". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Online user reviews come under scrutiny Jul 30, 2009
And this month, New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo announced a $300,000 settlement with a cosmetic surgery firm he said had employees pose as clients to write glowing testimonials and online journals. The FTC plans to vote this summer on updating 29-year-old guidelines on endorsements, making it clear they ban phony online reviews. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Democrats Back Off Healthcare 'Botax' Idea Jul 29, 2009
A suggestion by a leading Senate Democrat that the Obama administration is seeking a tax of cosmetic surgery a botax was met with firm denials Tuesday. Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus, D-MT, indicated Monday night that the idea of a tax on elective surgery like plastic surgery and hair restoration came from OMBs Peter Orszag. (Newsmax)
Medicis and Revance Announce Agreement for Development of Next-Gen Neurotoxin Jul 29, 2009
1 American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery National Data Bank Statistics, 2008. 2 Medical Insight, Facial Injectables Report, May 2009. (Primezone Releases)
DON'T GO THERE: DEMS EYE 10%TAX ON BOTOX, COSMETIC SURGERY Jul 28, 2009
The Senate Finance Committee has discussed imposing a 10 percent excise tax on cosmetic surgery deemed unnecessary for medical purposes ... The 1990 deficit-reduction law prohibited taxpayers from taking deductions for cosmetic surgery "unless the surgery or procedure is necessary to ameliorate a deformity arising from, or directly related to, a congenital abnormality, a personal injury resulting from an accident or trauma, or a disfiguring disease." ... The law defines cosmetic surgery as "any... (The Drudge Report)
Laser Microsurgery For Tongue Cancer Is As Effective As Invasive Open Surgery, According To New Study Jul 27, 2009
24, 2009) New trends reveal that laser technology is steering the future of the cosmetic surgery industry. The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, a leader in the cosmetic surgery industry, conducted its. (Science Daily)
Body worries Jul 24, 2009
Twenty-six percent of respondents were considering plastic surgery and over the past three years the number of teenagers having cosmetic surgery has risen 500. Kianna, 13, has wanted breast enhancement ever since she can remember and she is determined to go to the US when she is 16 to have the operation. (BBC News -- Health)
Waging war on wrinkles Jul 24, 2009
They are intended for women who want to preserve a smooth face without having to resort to cosmetic surgery. Les Correctrices products are said to work by "reawakening" skin cells' memory, thus extending their life span and prolonging a youthful experience. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Wellesley People: July 23 Jul 24, 2009
Savage is in a private practice of plastic and cosmetic surgery at 332 Washington St. in Wellesley. He is a staff member at Mount Auburn Hospital, Beth Israel-Deaconess-Needham, Massachusetts General Hospital and Faulkner Hospital. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Dr. Chugay (drchugay.com) - Revolutionary Weight Loss Surgery Jul 21, 2009
He has appeared as a cosmetic surgery expert on The Tonight Show, Entertainment Weekly, CNN, MSNBC, Reuters, Inside Edition, the London Times, and a plethora of local news outlets ... SOURCE Chugay Cosmetic Surgery Medical Clinic. (PR Newswire)
Leading Los Angeles Clinic (laserandveinclinic.com) Provides Top Notch Aesthetic Laser Surgery Jul 21, 2009
Aesthetic laser surgery is a cost-effective, minimal downtime alternative to the traditional invasive cosmetic surgery procedures ... These aesthetic laser rejuvenation surgeries are the optimal mix of great results and zero downtime, allowing Los Angeles patients to stay youthful without the pain and recover time of traditional cosmetic surgery. (PR Newswire)
Gov. Sanford: God Will Make Me Better Jul 20, 2009
(b) Construction- Nothing in this Act shall be construed as prohibiting the sale of health insurance coverage for any additional benefits not covered by this Act, such as for cosmetic surgery or other services and items that are not medically necessary. In case you don't understand all of that, the insurance companies can't sell you policies that would double cover the patient for anything that is covered by the federal policy. (CBS News)
Walter Cronkite, longtime CBS anchorman, dies at 92 Jul 18, 2009
Cosmetic surgery spending is back on the upswing. "30 Rock" sets a record, "Mad Men" still a favorite, and enter, "Family Guy.". (FOX61, CT)
Funeral for ex-footballer's wife Jul 17, 2009
Cosmetic surgery campaign ... Mrs Hendry went on to campaign about the dangers of cosmetic surgery, urging people to check their surgeon's credentials before going under the knife. (BBC News -- UK)
Lloyd Garver: Could Bush have been right about Iraq? Jul 17, 2009
In today's Iraq, cosmetic surgery is "in." It wasn't that long ago that Iraq's plastic surgeons were busy trying to repair the ravages of war ... The most popular cosmetic surgery in Iraq is the nose job ... It's ironic that cosmetic surgery is on the rise while Iraq has become so religiously conservative. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Turbulence in Air India Jul 17, 2009
The problem is clearly beyond cosmetic surgery such as forcing government employees to fly the Air India. The immediate question is whether the airline should increase its capital costs by buying more aircraft. (India Times)
Facelift firm wrote fake patient testimonials Jul 16, 2009
NEW YORK - A cosmetic surgery company has agreed to pay $300,000 to settle claims that its employees posed as satisfied customers to praise its facelifts online. New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo announced the settlement Tuesday with the firm behind the Lifestyle Lift procedure, performed in a network of doctors' offices in New York and 21 other states. (AZCentral -- Business)
Cosmetic Surgery Appeals To Men, Women With Appearance-based Rejection Sensitivity Jul 16, 2009
ScienceDaily (July 15, 2009) Researchers have found that men and women who feel sensitive to rejection based on their physical appearance are more likely to express interest in having cosmetic surgery than those who are less sensitive to appearance-based rejection ... The study examined the role of appearance-based rejection sensitivity -- the tendency to anxiously expect rejection based on one's appearance -- among men and women's interest in cosmetic surgery ... Compared to participants with... (Science Daily)
Procedures down: Cosmetic surgery hit by economy Jul 16, 2009
Jeannie Adcock, administrator at The Clinic of Plastic Surgery and Papillon in Jackson, said the decline in cosmetic surgery at her office has been slight because many who could afford plastic surgery before the recession still have the money or have saved for it. Jessica Hackler, a 28-year-old Byram resident had a breast augmentation last week. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Ugly tactics Jul 13, 2009
The woman who came to the Consumer Action Law Centre had been to a cosmetic surgery party, similar to Tupperware or lingerie parties ... The industry's other body, the Australian College of Cosmetic Surgery, requires qualifying members to have performed more than 50, or sometimes more than 100, procedures. (The Age, Australia)
Williams' BET show premieres tonight Jul 13, 2009
" Despite being able to draw on a rich store of life experiences (including weight and other self-esteem issues, cosmetic surgery and a drug-abusing, party-girl past) she offered this disarming disclaimer to her "Ask Wendy" segment: "I am not an expert. I'm just a woman with a microphone and a show, from New Jersey. (Erie Times-News, PA)
UK Smoking Ban Fuels Rise In Surgery Jul 11, 2009
With the two year anniversary of the smoking ban upon us (1st July 2009), SurgiCare, a leading UK cosmetic surgery provider, has seen a 70 percent increase in women booking themselves in for botox and fillers and spending the cash they have saved from kicking the habit. (PRWEB) July 11, 2009 -- With the two year anniversary of the smoking ban upon us (1st July 2009), SurgiCare, a leading UK provider, has seen a 70 percent increase in women booking themselves in for botox and fillers and spending... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Botched op footballer's wife dies Jul 11, 2009
Denise Hendry, 42, who lived in Lytham, Lancashire, developed a meningitis-type infection after an operation to correct botched cosmetic surgery ... Mrs Hendry subsequently campaigned about the dangers of cosmetic surgery, urging people to check their surgeon's credentials before going under the knife. (BBC News -- UK)
79 comments Jul 11, 2009
His use of cosmetic surgery is troubling to say the least. And the enormous amount of money he spent on prescription drugs speaks for itself. (Human Events Online)
Dr. Daniel Ronel Selects Artefill to Meet Growing Patient Demand for a Longer Lasting Dermal Filler Jul 11, 2009
Suneva Medical, Inc., a medical technology company focused on developing, manufacturing and commercializing novel, differentiated aesthetic products for the dermatology, plastic and cosmetic surgery markets, markets and manufactures Artefill. The Company was formed in April 2009 to deliver the same great product that physicians and patients have embraced over the past several years. (PR Newswire)
Jackson's doctor: I worried about surgeries Jul 10, 2009
He had scarring from having a lot of cosmetic surgery. I was rebuilding his face so he looked much more normal. (CNN -- Showbiz)
* FEATURE : Leaky breast implants led to Arroyo hospitalization Jul 10, 2009
He dismissed it as nonsensical, saying that Arroyo is not an actress fixated with such cosmetic surgery. Just look if the president had a breast implant, he said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
It's not love, Saif, it's botox! Jul 9, 2009
So cosmetic surgery may well be resorted to, and also a healthier lifestyle. While talks about SRKs sudden changed look was quite the talk of the town during last years IPL, Saif Ali Khan is the next star, who sources say has bowed down to Botox to help fight maturity lines (read: wrinkles). (India Times, India)
Click to read:Doctor: Michael Jackson Was an Addict Jul 9, 2009
"He had severe acne scarring and scarring from a lot of the cosmetic surgery," Klein said. "He looked much more normal the way he looked at his face, he wanted it to be absolutely perfect.". (CBS News)
Ecstasy harms brain on first use, study finds Jul 9, 2009
24 Nov 2007: Over the past few weeks Rowan Walker visited a number of different companies in London offering cosmetic surgery. The following clips contain extracts from conversations she had with two different companies after making an initial inquiry about breast reduction. (Yahoo News -- Substance Use)
Mourning Intimate Strangers Jul 8, 2009
" The rehabilitation of Jackson's tarnished image is striking. Pushed to the background are the repeated allegations of child abuse lodged against Jackson, his payoff to the family of an accuser or his never-ending rounds of cosmetic surgery. "He obviously was a deeply troubled and screwed-up guy. Clearly he was childlike. (CBS News -- 48 Hours)
"Thriller" Director Remembers Jackson Jul 8, 2009
"When I worked with him on 'Thriller' he had had some surgeries. He looked good but had had some cosmetic surgery. Why, I don't know," Landis said. And by the time of their next collaboration, Landis found Jackson's appearance unsettling. (CBS News)
Perdue wants 1¢ sales tax hike Jul 8, 2009
Tax on cosmetic surgery, limousines, chartered flights ... Perdue also proposed a tax increase on "luxury services" such as cosmetic surgery, limousines and chartered flights. (News & Observer)
Penguins' draft pick will be playing in gramp's shadow (Yesterday) Jul 6, 2009
" There aren't many people in this or any draft who are going to be Bathgate the Elder, and the very notion of blessings could find far more inadequate illustrations than what Bathgate brought to the National Hockey League in the '50s and '60s. It was Bathgate who buried a slapshot in one of the nostrils of legendary Montreal Canadiens goalie Jacques Plante 50 years ago this fall, leaving most of Plante's nose closer to his left ear, a stroke of primitive cosmetic surgery that almost immediately... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Her Loss Is Her Gain: Health Concerns Prompted Teen To Choose Lap-Band Surgery Jul 5, 2009
"For us, it's the treatment of last resort," said Finck, associate director of pediatric surgery and associate director of academic affairs at CCMC. "Some people are still pretty determined that it's a cosmetic surgery. I know for a fact it's not. It's because they're going to die if they don't get it done.". Finck and a group of doctors at the hospital formed a weight-loss program a year ago to work with a select group of kids who meet age, weight and other criteria. (FOX61, CT)
Pit-bull horribly mutilated Jul 5, 2009
Dr. McLean (if we have enough money and she makes it) will be able to do some cosmetic surgery. Her teeth showing is that her lips are rotten and gone. (Pet-Abuse.com)
ABQ Health Partners credits independence for its prosperity amid the recession Jul 4, 2009
The group is buoyed by the fact that, while demand for specialties like cosmetic surgery has fallen off dramatically, it is still seeing about the same number of patients around a million visits a year. The group has brought in 50 doctors since it went independent, for a growth over that period of 30 physicians to a total of 178 in 50 or 51 clinics. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
A legend remembered Jul 3, 2009
Then rumors began, from his pets to his sleeping habits to his cosmetic surgery. Add to that child-abuse allegations and financial troubles, all fodder for the press. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Stem Cell Therapy Jul 2, 2009
And where today s reconstructive surgery goes tomorrow s cosmetic surgery will not be far behind. The application of stem cell technology is not without controversy, it offers a tantalising glimpse into a future bright with the potential to treat currently debilitating and fatal conditions and to aid those who wish to keep their looks fresh and young for as long as possible. (Suite101.com)
Fields of dreams Jul 2, 2009
Last year, the baseball fields at Bob Smith Park in Lebanon desperately needed nature s version of cosmetic surgery. The field was bumpy and not level, and opposing teams were noticing. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Nigeria: Michael Jackson - Legacies of a Legend Jul 2, 2009
com: Nigeria: Michael Jackson - Legacies of a Legend (Page 1 of 1). Nigeria: Michael Jackson - Legacies of a Legend. (allAfrica.com)
For black America, Jackson was an icon who transcended race Jul 1, 2009
Many African-Americans look past the controversies and cosmetic surgery to his achievements as a barrier-breaking musical star ... In recent years, says Duke University's Neal, some African-Americans had become critical of Jackson because of his cosmetic surgery and the speculation about alleged inappropriate behavior with children. (Christian Science Monitor)
Breaking Your Legs To Make Yourself Taller Jul 1, 2009
So here's the question: How far should we let cosmetic surgery go. If Culp is a compelling case against prohibition, isn't Ban a compelling case for regulation. (Slate)
REMEMBER THE TIME: MICHAEL'S MUSIC & MOVES Jun 30, 2009
Despite Jackson's bizarre behavior and never-ending cosmetic surgery, there is no denying that the boy could sing and dance. The moonwalk and the white glove will forever be cultural icons. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Chopra: Media Frenzy Hurt Jackson Jun 30, 2009
"He did complain about the stresses of his childhood and the verbal and at times physical abuse, and there's a paper in this year's February issue of "Psychosomatic Medicine" that linked accumulated childhood stress with autoimmune disorders, including lupus, which he had, and vitiligo, which he had. He had huge patches of discoloration. He had a very poor image of his body. And he had a lot of shame about it, a lot of loathing about it. And his compulsion with cosmetic surgery is part of the... (CBS News -- Entertainment)
The man behind the real stars of 'Transformers' Jun 29, 2009
Besides, LaBeouf and his puny human friends weren't the only ones flexing their dramatic muscles - some performers even underwent cosmetic surgery for their craft. "We were challenged with higher degrees of acting (for the robots), much more intricate facial expressions. We even added pieces to the faces to give evidence of emotion. If something wasn't working, like an eyebrow was in the wrong position and you couldn't get a sneer or a puzzled look, we refabricated where the things were on the... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
7Tape of 911 Call Released as Michael Jackson Autopsy Under Way» Jun 29, 2009
It was around this time that Jackson began experimenting with excessive cosmetic surgery, including lightening of his skin. In 1992, Jackson founded the "Heal the World Foundation," a charity that brought underprivileged children to his Neverland Ranch, where Jackson would spend time with them and allow them to stay the night. (Fox News)
'I wanted to become Michael Jackson' Jun 28, 2009
In order to look more like his idol Navi has undergone cosmetic surgery and spent thousands of pounds on outfits to recreate the singer's look. Rajini Vaidyanathan went to meet him. (BBC News)
World loses 'biggest pop star' of all time Jun 27, 2009
That he did just that with cosmetic surgery to his face was obvious. A child molestation trial in 2005 resulted in acquittal, but the reports and rumors followed Jackson until the day he died. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)