Fatal liposuction at a Broward County strip mall: Lax rules to blame? Oct 19, 2009
Do they pretend we ignore the study that shows that board certified plastic surgeons have a higher rate of complications than non-plastic surgeons performing cosmetic surgery ... Do they pretend we ignore the study that shows that board certified plastic surgeons have a higher rate of complications than non-plastic surgeons performing cosmetic surgery. (The Palm Beach Post)
Deltona woman dies after cosmetic surgery Oct 17, 2009
News - newsjournalonline. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2009. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Usher's 911 Call Claiming Wife Keyed Car Posted Online Oct 16, 2009
" Usher, 30, and Foster, 38, have two young sons together from their marriage. According to documents obtained by , the September spat between Usher and Foster was initially over their children. Usher reportedly told police he believes his car was scratched in retaliation for the fight that occurred hours before. after nearly two y 00003D26 ears of marriage. The singer shocked fans by filing for divorce this past June amid reports that he and his wife hadn't lived under the same roof in months.... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Weighing In on Success Oct 16, 2009
" According to Ren, a lap band procedure is the placement of a silicone device inside of your body. It wraps on top of the stomach and gently squeezes around the stomach and signals to the brain that you are full. "So you can still eat healthy, but the portions that you are eating are much smaller," Ren added. Dedication and focusing on her kids was the mindset Rosario needed to pull through and get rid of her feelings of isolation. Zulma Rosario's Typical Day of Meals: Breakfast: Yogurt and a... (CBS News)
Arnold Schwarzenegger Signs Donda West Plastic Surgery Law Oct 16, 2009
California law, written in response to death of Kanye's mother, requires mandatory health checks before cosmetic surgery. by Gil Kaufman. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Pelleve(TM) Wrinkle Treatment System Featured On 'Beauty Spaces' TV Show Oct 15, 2009
Pelleve(TM) was introduced to the U.S. market earlier this year through dermatologists, plastic surgeons, ENTs and other cosmetic surgery clinics. To see Pelleve(TM) on "Beauty Spaces" via the web, visit. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Entrepreneurs hatch new ideas Oct 15, 2009
In another opportunity seized, she realized marketing for cosmetic surgery practices meant marketing to high-net worth individuals, so she branched out in 2001 to offering marketing services to other types of companies with wealthy clients such as jewelers, she said. It s the same demographic, people with disposable income, said Witker, who declined to discuss revenue figures. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Mixed reviews for guv on health care bills Oct 14, 2009
Gloria Negrete McLeod, D-Chino (San Bernardino County), which is also known as the "Octomom" bill, would have expanded accreditation rules and standards for cosmetic surgery centers and fertility clinics. Here are some bills the governor signed. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Cosmetic surgeon fined S$5,000 for professional misconduct Oct 14, 2009
com - Cosmetic surgeon fined S#dollar;5,000 for professional misconduct. Cosmetic surgeon fined S 5,000 for professional misconduct Posted: 14 October 2009 1009 hrs. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Psoriasis: A Nuisance or a Deadly Disease? Oct 14, 2009
Psoriasis is a predisposition for your immune system to react with your skin, said Dr. Ellen Marmur, chief of the Division of Dermatologic and Cosmetic Surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Something that would normally trigger a little, tiny reaction in most of us triggers a domino effect in somebody with psoriasis. (Fox News)
Governor signs, vetoes health care bills Oct 13, 2009
SB 674 to establish accreditation standards and rules for operation of fertility clinics and cosmetic surgery centers. The governor also vetoed a slew of bills that sought to expand health insurance coverage, claiming the mandates will increase costs. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Young and bilingual, they spark the Latino push on television Oct 11, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Even less exercise can boost body image Oct 9, 2009
"It may be that the requirements to receive the psychological benefits of exercise, including those relating to body image, differ substantially from the physical benefits, she added. The study by Hausenblas and graduate student Anna Campbell is the first to systematically analyze the wide-ranging effects of exercise on body image by examining all intervention studies on the subject until June 2008. From the 57 publications, the researchers found conclusively that exercise buffed up the way... (India Times, India)
50 jobs under threat at hospital Oct 8, 2009
It provides both in-patient and out-patient services including cosmetic surgery, orthopaedics and urology. In September the Belfast Health Trust said it would no longer refer patients to private clinics as part of a cost cutting drive. (BBC News -- UK)
Use of Botox to Reduce Wrinkles and... Oct 7, 2009
According to Dr Mary Dingley of the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery Treatment can actually improve a person's feelings of wellbeing and help with depression, particularly in people who have deep frown lines. Cons of Botox. (Suite101.com)
Michigan coach: Condo lawsuit filed incorrectly Oct 6, 2009
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division says Green is accused of pilfering thousands of dollars from Palmetto State Enterprises LLC between 2005 and 2007 to pay debts on various business deals, buy furniture and have cosmetic surgery. Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. (ESPN -- College Football)
Plot heats up on Desperate Housewives Oct 6, 2009
(Yes, because cosmetic surgery would instantly bring him up-to-date on all aspects of social networking. Couldn't he just read some magazines. (MSNBC -- Television)
Usher's 'Papers' Pulls Back Curtain On Failed Marriage Oct 6, 2009
" At the time of the divorce filing, Foster , according to papers filed in an Atlanta court. In February her husband rushed to her aid after a botched cosmetic surgery resulted in . In better times, Usher defended his wife, most memorably during But on "Papers," Usher paints a much different picture of the relationship, a far cry from wedded bliss. "I ain't afraid to say I got needs, but the only time you here for me/ Is when the bottles are popping and everything is sweet," he sings during a... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Cosmetic eyelid surgery can boost quality of life for patients Oct 5, 2009
San Diego, CA Cosmetic surgery that repairs droopy eyelids, also known as blepharoplasty, has an overall positive impact on patients' quality of life (QOL). In a paper presented at the 2009 American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) Annual Meeting XPO in San Diego, researchers administered a retrospective questionnaire survey of 26 adult patients undergoing bilateral upper and lower lid cosmetic blepharoplasty. (EurekAlert!)
Petrol sigh of relief Oct 3, 2009
Last Upd: 03:53pm 02 Oct 2009. R3,000 free @ Prestige Casino. (iAfrica.com)
› Closing in on cartels Oct 3, 2009
Beauty still ranks high on household budgets as South Africans spend on cosmetic surgery. South Africa has reduced poverty but remains the world's most unequal society. (iAfrica.com)
Jackson autopsy details revealed Oct 2, 2009
Dr Kain concluded they were likely to have been caused by cosmetic surgery, while others, including on the knee, were likely to have been created by medical procedures. The document also states that the singer was bald at the front of his head and had what appeared to be a dark tattoo stretching across his head. (BBC News -- Americas)
What Makes a Health Plan a "Cadillac"? Oct 2, 2009
the Republican nominee, who "those people who have the gold-plated Cadillac insurance policies that have to do with cosmetic surgery and transplants and all those kinds of things." In fact, experts said very few plans cover plastic surgery, laser eye operations or even chiropractors. President Obama, during the campaign, sharply criticized his opponent's proposal. (CBS News -- US)
Woman on Life Support After Cosmetic SurgeryRohie Kah, 37, is on life support after a minor procedure at Fla. spa. Oct 1, 2009
Rohie Kah, Florida Woman On Life Support After Cosmetic Surgery, Carboxytherapy - ABC News ... A Florida woman is on life support after undergoing minor cosmetic surgery. (ABC News)
More Mastectomies Done for Healthy Breasts Oct 1, 2009
Greater social acceptance of double mastectomies and improved cosmetic surgery techniques are additional reasons for the growing numbers, says Simmons. Of the 6,275 women who had prophylactic mastectomy in the study, 81 percent of them had been diagnosed with cancer in one breast. (CBS News -- Health)
Facial acupuncture: An alternative to Botox Oct 1, 2009
And if theres a way to engage in that fight without the synthetic assistance of wrinkle fillers like Restylane and or without undergoing cosmetic surgery I want to know now before things start sagging and crinkling up permanently. This is what I told myself as tiny needle after tiny needle (facial acupuncture needles are much smaller than those used on the rest of the body) was inserted into my face. (MSNBC -- Environment)
2016 Olympics host hard to predict Oct 1, 2009
This is the group that used to make decisions about what city would win the Games based on what kind of bribes they handed out, trips to Disney World and cosmetic surgery being among the favorites. A decade ago, IOC members appeared set to give the Games to beautiful Sion, Switzerland, until they got mad at the IOC member who spilled the beans about the bribery scandal. (USA Today -- Sports)
Soundoff: Kate gets the last laugh - "Kate Plus 8" Oct 1, 2009
I found it funny a awhile back how some were lamenting Jon's "frivolous" purchase of a sportscar that "shows zero interest in the kids" meanwhile Kate is racking up tens of thousands in cosmetic surgery; for the kids. "In Bush we trusted, now we're bu$ted". (Florida Today)
The Rachael Ray Show Features Syneron's Breakthrough Wrinkle and Scar Reduction Treatment on Sept. 25 Episode Sep 26, 2009
Sublative Rejuvenation(TM) by eMatrix(TM) is changing the face of cosmetic surgery ... "In my practice I see a large number of patients with ethnic and darker skin types. Previously the options for these patients were limited and involved a high-risk of adverse side effects, including post-inflammatory hyper pigmentation," said Anthony S. Youn, MD, FACS, a board certified plastic surgeon specializing in cosmetic surgery. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
"Michael Jackson Tapes" Details Excesses Sep 26, 2009
(AP) A new book by Michael Jackson's former spiritual adviser says the pop superstar feared the ravages of old age and appeared to be abusing prescription drugs and cosmetic surgery nearly a decade before his death. "The Michael Jackson Tapes" doesn't break much new ground, but its author, Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, provides firsthand detail in Jackson's voice about the excesses and obsessions the world glimpsed through the entertainer's public facade. (CBS News)
Tongue patch makes eating painful Sep 22, 2009
The tongue patch inventor is Dr. Nikolas Chugay, the medical director of the Chugay Cosmetic Surgery Clinic, where "genetics don't have to stand in your way." He says that patients report losing 15 to 30 pounds in a single month. But would you expect anything else when you're on a liquid diet. (AZCentral -- News)
Doctor jailed for Obasanjo death Sep 22, 2009
The wife of Olusegun Obasanjo had visited a clinic in Marbella in October 2005 to undergo cosmetic surgery ... Mrs Obasanjo, 59, came to Spain in October 2005, checking in at the Molding Clinic - a discreet and luxury facility, specialising in cosmetic surgery. (BBC News -- Europe)
Playing the Averages: The Risks of Pharmaceutical Advances Sep 22, 2009
With cosmetic surgery, we sculpt our bodies to create an ideal of attractiveness. Athletes dip into the medicine cabinet to pump up muscles and speed. (Scientific American)
Nigeria: Surgeon Jailed Over Stella Obasanjo's Death Sep 22, 2009
She died weeks to her 60th birthday, after experiencing complications in a routine cosmetic surgery. The news came on the same day a Nigerian plane carrying 117 passengers and crew crashed, leaving no survivors. (allAfrica.com)
Health care programs fail to get financial reprieve Sep 22, 2009
Oversight: SB 674 establishes accreditation standards and rules for operation of fertility clinics and cosmetic surgery centers. Coverage expansion: AB 244, AB 98, SB 161, AB 513, SB 630 would expand health insurance coverage for mental illness, maternity care, orally administered cancer drugs, lactation consultation and reconstructive surgery for cleft palates, respectively. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Boyfriend's Looks Make My Skin Crawl Sep 22, 2009
Should I ask him to get extensive cosmetic surgery. Should I get therapy to get over all the moles. (Slate)
Does She Need a Man ...? Part 3 Sep 22, 2009
And if you cared and dared to ask, she was confident enough to tell you about her adventures in cosmetic surgery and consultations with Bea the Beautician. The interventions cost a bundle, but she didnt care. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Men queuing up for 'moob' surgery Sep 18, 2009
A record number of men are having cosmetic surgery to reduce the size of their flabby breasts, a plastics surgeons conference has been told. A 44% rise in "moob jobs" between 2007 and 2008 was revealed, making it the fifth most popular surgery for men. (BBC News -- Health)
West calls Taylor Swift after 'View' appearance Sep 16, 2009
pangborn wrote on Sep 15, 2009 5:03 PM:" Kanye is a non white rapster. His mother died from cosmetic surgery. He is a real who cares...Taylor Swift rocks. ". Have something to say about this story. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Kanye West Tells Jay Leno He's 'Ashamed' Of VMA Outburst Sep 15, 2009
" West posted an apology to Swift on his blog the night of the Video Music Awards. The apology was later removed, but on Monday night, . "I feel like Ben Stiller in 'Meet the Parents' when he messed up everything and Robert De Niro asked him to leave," West wrote. Leno tried to lighten the mood at times, asking West when he knew his protest crossed the line. "As soon as I gave the mic back to her and she didn't keep going," he said to a small laugh from the audience. West, however, was anything... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Ecstasy harms brain on first use, study finds Sep 15, 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)
LED Light and Green Tea Cream Smooth Wrinkles Sep 15, 2009
Scientists in Germany are reporting a major improvement in their potential new treatment for facial wrinkles that could emerge as an alternative to Botox and cosmetic surgery. The non-invasive technique combines high-intensity light from light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and a lotion made of green tea extract. (Newsmax)
'Two-in-One' Breast Surgery Uses Unwanted Body Fat Sep 15, 2009
This is the most exciting breakthrough in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery that I have seen over the last two decades, said Mel Braham, chairman of the Harley Medical Group, a chain of 26 cosmetic surgery clinics that will offer the technique. It amounts to two beneficial procedures in one taking unwanted fat from one or two areas of a patient s body and transferring it to the breast area. (Fox News)
* Genuine employee rally or a cynical marketing ploy? Sep 14, 2009
Last month, New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo, sued a cosmetic surgery chain that had been caught leaving fake testimonials online. The company, Lifestyle Lift, had been encouraging employees to post fictional reviews, and after e-mails emerged in which managers told staff: I need you to devote the day to doing more postings on the Web as a satisfied client, their days were numbered. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Patients Rush To Beat Possible 'Botax' Sep 12, 2009
Tax For Cosmetic Surgery Could Be Part Of Health Reform ... "Government bureaucracy, they thought this actually would target the upper class or upper middle class, but in reality those are not the patients that make up the majority of cosmetic surgery," said Shah ... Research has shown many patients seeking cosmetic surgery are working, middle-class moms who save for months or even years for surgery. (Click2Houston, TX)
Wellesley resident opens new private practice Sep 12, 2009
Savage is in the private practice of plastic and cosmetic surgery and also teaches plastic surgery in his position with Harvard Medical School. He is a past president of the New England Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons and a 2009 selection as one of America's Top Surgeons by Consumer's Research Council of America. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Nip and tuck on a budget in Argentina Sep 12, 2009
Thousands visit Argentina for cheap cosmetic surgery ... Argentina's weak peso and world-renowned surgeons have turned it into a Mecca for cosmetic surgery tourism ... It is what led him to Buenos Aires for cosmetic surgery, as well as his decision to record his experience for a planned documentary film about plastic surgery within the gay community. (CNN -- World)
Harrington primed for victory at Cog Hill Sep 10, 2009
With $5 million of cosmetic surgery engineered by none other than Open Doctor, Rees Jones, this is an audition for the 2017 U.S. Open. Don't expect the rough to be too high or the greens too fast, just high enough and fast enough. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Madoff judge to be nominated to appeals court Sep 10, 2009
The former administrator of a Manhattan cosmetic surgery clinic where a man died while undergoing liposuction pleaded guilty to fraud charges Friday, a decade after authorities uncovered a fraud they said cost insurance companies more than $900,000. Arthur Kissel, 56, entered the plea in U.S. District Court in 00004000 Manhattan to health care fraud and mail fraud. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Massa backs compatriot Reubens to overhaul wilting Button Sep 10, 2009
Massa, interviewed in his Sao Paulo apartment before undergoing cosmetic surgery on Monday, is not due to return until next season. He said he felt his accident happened for a reason and would make him stronger. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
LED Light And Green Tea Cream Smooth Facial Wrinkles Sep 10, 2009
9, 2009) Scientists in Germany are reporting a major improvement in their potential new treatment for facial wrinkles that could emerge as an alternative to Botox and cosmetic surgery ... 20, 2008) Researchers in Germany are describing a potential alternative to Botox and cosmetic surgery for easing facial wrinkles. (Science Daily)
This week's fashion gossip Sep 9, 2009
The 46-year-old actress, who has been slammed for denying having cosmetic surgery, has hit back at her critics and insists her body has changed since she became a mother. Demi who has three daughters with ex-husband Bruce Willis took to the internet to address the comments she reportedly made during an interview with France's Marie Claire magazine. (iAfrica.com)
Firth criticises 'plastic' actors Sep 9, 2009
star said it was "catastrophic" to undergo facial cosmetic surgery if you wanted to able to express yourself as an actor ... But Firth said he was not totally against people having cosmetic surgery if they could "afford it and don't mind the pain". (BBC News -- Entertainment)
A life they can face Sep 7, 2009
Tan returned to Fuda in November for cosmetic surgery and both eventually flew home on Dec 12. In March 2007, both went back to the hospital for more follow-ups. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Chelmsford victim gets a legal ray of hope, but it's 36 years overdue Sep 7, 2009
Hart, now 74, entered Chelmsford to treat depression and anxiety that began after cosmetic surgery on the former model and actor was botched. The psychiatric hospital used ''deep sleep therapy'', a treatment that induced a coma-like state with large doses of barbiturates. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Gamecocks' Davis suspended Sep 3, 2009
According to documents provided Wednesday by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, Green is accused of pilfering thousands of dollars from Palmetto State Enterprises LLC between 2005 and 2007 to pay debts on various business deals, buy furniture and have cosmetic surgery. Greene had set up the corporation several years earlier, using it to help fund several condominium developments -- including one involving Rodriguez, a former coach at Clemson. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Georgia's King likely out of season opener Sep 3, 2009
According to documents provided by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, Green is accused of pilfering thousands of dollars from Palmetto State Enterprises LLC between 2005 and 2007 to pay debts on various business deals, buy furniture and have cosmetic surgery. Greene had set up the corporation several years earlier, using it to help fund several condominium developments -- including one involving Rodriguez, a former coach at Clemson. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Demi: No surgery for me Sep 3, 2009
The 46-year-old actress, who has been slammed for denying having cosmetic surgery, has hit back at her critics and insists her body has changed since she became a mother ... Is Demi Moore telling the truth, or do you think she has had cosmetic surgery. (iAfrica.com)
Michigan coach linked to banned booster Sep 3, 2009
According to documents provided Wednesday by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, Green is accused of pilfering thousands of dollars from Palmetto State Enterprises LLC between 2005 and 2007 to pay debts on various business deals, buy furniture and have cosmetic surgery ... In the next two years, authorities say, Greene stole thousands more from the business, this time paying for cosmetic surgery, furniture, as well as commissions related to another development project. (ESPN -- College Football News)
‘Cara Phillips: Singular Beauty’ at Suffolk University Art Gallery Sep 2, 2009
Showing us these places free of patients and doctors, Phillips leaves us to wrestle with our own judgments about cosmetic surgery, and perhaps our own desire to sit in that laser consultation chair, and be saved. Constructing femininity There s more frankly unsettling but slyly witty examination of our attitudes toward the flesh on view in Image/Imaged/Imaginary, a two-person show curated by Heidi Kayser and featuring work by Millee Tibbs and Lauren Kalman at Fort Point Arts Community Gallery. (Boston Globe)
Cash for clunkers Sep 2, 2009
Another kind of tourism is lipo-tourism, which is when people travel abroad for inexpensive cosmetic surgery such as liposuction, when body fat is vacuumed away. New phrase: Cash for clunkers was the term given to a US federal government programme that allowed owners of old fuel-inefficient automobiles to get cash when they traded them in for new cars. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Infotainment Sep 2, 2009
Venezuela's afterglow from winning yet another Miss Universe crown has not only illuminated national pride in its Latin beauties - but also its women's widespread recourse to cosmetic surgery. Surgical enhancement of the body has become such a norm in the South American nation that it has emerged as. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Profile: Silvio Berlusconi Aug 31, 2009
He also owns Italy's most successful football club, AC Milan, admits he has had cosmetic surgery and has fought off repeated corruption allegations. Indeed, it is his involvement in every part of Italian life that has angered his critics and exasperated his rivals. (BBC News -- Europe)
What is Involved in Otoplasty Aug 30, 2009
Otoplasty Refers to Cosmetic Surgery on the Ears. Corrective surgery to the ears can reduce their size and prominence, making them lie flatter against the head. (Suite101.com)
Defining Plastic Surgery Aug 30, 2009
Plastic Surgeons Specialize in Restorative and Cosmetic Surgery. Plastic surgery is undertaken for many reasons including restoration of function and correction of disfigurement due to trauma and birth defects. (Suite101.com)
