Letters for Monday, June 22, 2009 (840) Jun 23, 2009
" If you needed it so desperately, how come you still survive? Was it cosmetic surgery? Or was it something arising out of a car accident that your auto insurance should have paid for? No details, just unfounded and unverifiable statements. Per normal the lack the details undermine credibility. But then, were used to that from you arent we? ". Davao wrote on Jun 22, 2009 8:05 AM:" It is difficult times, but layoffs should impact the latest hired only. No job is guaranteed for life. In most... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
* Taiwan News Quick Take Jun 22, 2009
They are also expected to visit several clinics specializing in cosmetic surgery, the local travel agency that arranged the tour said. Each member of the group is expected to spend 5,000 yuan (US$731) on their check-up, an executive of the travel agency said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Taiwan)
Sunburn Treatment for Mild to Sever... Jun 21, 2009
The Web site, Cosmetic Surgery Affiliates, in an article adapted from the American Academy of Dermatology, titled, "The Sun and Your Skin Guidelines for Care" states, "Most people discount the risk of getting a sunburn on a cloudy or overcast day when the sun is not shining brightly. However, on these foggy, cloudy, or slightly overcast days, a sunburn can be induced when sunlight is scattered by atmospheric conditions. Up to 80% of UV rays can 'penetrate' through the clouds.". Particularly... (Suite101.com)
Discovery Of Facial Malformation Gene Jun 20, 2009
The cosmetic surgery can be very challenging, requiring multiple operations. By identifying and naming the condition, the researchers believe that they will be able to diagnose more cases and provide improved genetic counselling. (Science Daily)
O.J.'S EX PAINTS AWFUL PERSONAL... Jun 19, 2009
He suggested cosmetic surgery so Christine could look more like Nicole. A night Christine wore black he said, "Nicole wore black the night of her murder." He said often that Nicole was an awful mother. (New York Post -- Gossip)
New 'Bubbies;' Stripper Past Jun 18, 2009
After parking their enormous motor home, they provided a refreshing note of sanity, warning Jacqueline not to do too much cosmetic surgery and advising her that if she was going to give her daughter, Ashley, a car, she should say that it s actually not her car. Jacqueline and her husband, Chris, seemed to follow that advice, telling Ashley that she could use the car only if she kept to the straight and narrow. (Fox News)
Chemo treatment may remove wrinkles as well Jun 17, 2009
Sachs' study helps researchers better understand how 5-FU cream rejuvenates skin, says Ellen Marmur, chief of dermatologic and cosmetic surgery at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York. The study shows that 5-FU cream injures the skin, then prompts the body to repair itself. (USA Today)
Murder accused 'face switch' fear Jun 16, 2009
A murder suspect may have cosmetic surgery and try to obtain a false passport, the PSNI fears ... PSNI detectives said on Monday they wanted her bail revoked because they fear she might undergo cosmetic surgery, get a false passport and flee. (BBC News -- UK)
Cutting reality-teens and cosmetic surgery (1) Jun 16, 2009
"The teen years are notoriously difficult to navigate and parents under pressure to be perfect themselves only re-enforce their children's low self-image when they support or encourage a change in appearance through the knife, Thiel said."It is important to distinguish between reconstructive surgery done on a child who has suffered a disfiguring burn or has serious dental misalignment, and a procedure that is purely cosmetic surgery," Thiel said. "Adolescents are rarely happy with their... (Malibu Times, CA)
GUTHRIE COUNTY HOSPITAL Jun 16, 2009
In larger areas, like Fort Dodge, he does more cosmetic surgery. He received his undergraduate degree at the University of Iowa and his medical degree from Northwestern University in Chicago. (The Guthrian, IA)
* Studying like crazy in Korea Jun 5, 2009
Some teachers undergo cosmetic surgery and hire makeup artists. . (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Jon Defends "Jon & Kate Plus 8" Jun 5, 2009
Jon Defends "Jon Plus 8" - CBS News. Jon Defends "Jon Plus 8". (CBS News)
Waiting times too long for bariatric surgery Jun 4, 2009
According to the study, the average waiting time for bariatric surgery in Canada is 5 years, a timeframe that is long compared with the 8-week average for cancer surgery or the 18-month average for cosmetic surgery. Yet many studies have shown that this type of procedure reduces the risk of death over 5 years from 40% to 85%: bariatric surgery can therefore save lives. (EurekAlert!)
Zap! Wrinkles And Sun Spots Be Gone Jun 2, 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)
Australian woman goes to great lengths for success Jun 1, 2009
" onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. " It was a chance conversation with friends as a 23-year-old that first alerted Ban to the concept of limb lengthening -- a cosmetic procedure popular in China, Italy and the United States but little-known in Australia. "My ears just pricked up and I thought 'wow, this is incredible'," Ban said. After months of standing in front of the mirror on top of phone books, the Israel-born Ban said she saved enough for the 30,000-US-dollar operation and... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Census Counts Part In Telemundo Novela May 31, 2009
Telemundo used that program - about a teenaged prostitute who undergoes breast augmentation to be more appealing to customers - as an opportunity to encourage young Latinas to talk about cosmetic surgery with their parents, Browne said. "This is a subject that is very difficult for parents and kids to talk about. But it was provocative enough that they actually watched it together and it really did have a very positive effect.". (Multichannel News)
A Little Straight Talk May 29, 2009
(yes I read the whole article, and yes, you were talking about cosmetic surgery AND her age AND her apparent lying). On the Pope, in raising your issues, you really were clearly disrespectful of him. (Townhall.com)
Make way for Dame Edna's stage tour May 28, 2009
She may talk about her "naturally beautiful features" (she swears she's never had any cosmetic surgery). She may discuss her gynecologist's verdict about the health of her lower hinterlands ("I'm in working order") or even the correct pronunciation of the color of her hair (it doesn't rhyme with "Rove"). (North County Times)
Proud non-reader Kanye pens a (short) book May 27, 2009
She died in 2007 of complications following cosmetic surgery. Sometimes people write novels and they just be so wordy and so self-absorbed, West said. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
Tuesday's TV: Ten Years Younger May 25, 2009
With its casual promotion of cosmetic surgery and insistence that beauty is on the outside, this show is wrong in so many ways. Yet the makeover narrative is an appealing one, the fairytale reveal hard to resist. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
ED ASNER Q&A May 25, 2009
We have such a fixation on Botox and cosmetic surgery. Have you done any of that. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
The ugly side of beauty May 24, 2009
The soaring demand for cosmetic surgery has made it a big business ... In 2007, the Health Ministry drew up a guideline on the dos and donts of cosmetic surgery ... Currently, there are no laws to govern beauty parlours or spas and centres offering cosmetic surgery. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Miracle worker: Dr Jean-Louis Sebagh May 21, 2009
In the past, cosmetic surgery only concentrated on the upper layers. Now, the latest development has made it possible to also work on deeper layers, both at the fat and bone levels to restore volume by putting in fillers at the places where it matters most. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Thread Veins May 21, 2009
You may need to pay for private treatment via your local hospital or cosmetic surgery clinic. Ask your health practitioner for recommendations. (Suite101.com)
Report Not Filed After Car Hits Boy May 20, 2009
Hunter has had cosmetic surgery for his facial scars. He is still not well enough to go to school, but is recovering. (Click2Houston, TX)
The new romantics May 17, 2009
At a time when the number of options for sex treatment and enhancement is growing fast - not only pills and patches, but physical therapy for the pelvic floor and procedures like vaginal cosmetic surgery - it's an important conversation for society to have. These are concerns that, despite the nature of their research, even Masters and Johnson shared. (Boston Globe)
Queen no more May 17, 2009
" But what about the all-important charity work? We know beauty queens are partial to working with children and campaigning for world peace, but does that all stop when the crown goes back? "I still do charity work as a former Miss UK, it still gets publicity," says Ms Johnston, who campaigns on behalf of animal rights charity Peta. And it still gets her recognised occasionally, but not usually on home turf. The last time she was spotted was on holiday in Ibiza last summer and before that in... (BBC News -- UK)
Going Under the Knife to Get a Job? May 15, 2009
In April, the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery reported that 75 percent of its members have patients asking for cosmetic surgery to stay competitive in the workplace. Considering that study after study shows preferential treatment of workers with Hollywood looks, it's hard to fault those job seekers with financial means who are willing to try anything to give themselves a (sculpted, toned and tanned) leg up on the competition in this tricky job market. (ABC News -- Business)
SEC Attorneys Probed For Insider Trading May 15, 2009
"---The articles are chosen for their relevance and importance to the ongoing process of cleaning up the DEregulated mess which led to Wall Street and the massive financial collapse of 2008-2009. Is that issue big enough for you?Or is your sensitivity political, instead? Perhaps the fact the financial collapse was literal collateral damage from Bush DEregulatory policy and his high priests of DEregulation in congress (during the GOP rule from 1994 through 2006) makes you in the GOP a bit... (CBS News)
Prominent New York Plastic Surgeon Hosts Cosmetic Surgery Fashion Show and Extravaganza May 14, 2009
LONG ISLAND, N.Y., May 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Stephen T. Greenberg, a nationally known plastic surgeon, author of "A Little Nip/A Little Tuck," radio show host and television personality is hosting a cosmetic surgery fashion show featuring models who have had the latest cosmetic surgery procedures. He will be speaking about hot topics in cosmetic surgery such as his recession buster job fighter package and cosmetic surgery in a struggling economy ... He will also be discussing the latest trends... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Note to Trump: Restore Fairness to Miss USA May 13, 2009
As to the personal smears unleashed against Prejean among them that she had cosmetic surgery and as a teenager posed for private photographs in her underwear Trump said: We are in the 21st Century. We have determined the pictures taken are fine. (Newsmax)
Misonix Announces Participation in Annual Diabetic Foot Global Conference May 13, 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)
Plot heats up on Desperate Housewives May 11, 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)
Warning over cosmetics claims May 11, 2009
Dr John Flynn, chief executive of the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery, said products that have a real therapeutic effect are generally available only on prescription. Beauty Topics. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Transformers May 11, 2009
So what's genuinely startling is what Ten Years says about the utter normalisation of cosmetic surgery. Going under the knife in order to shave a decade off your appearance is no longer the province of movie stars and certain magazine editors. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
More local companies looking East May 7, 2009
Farr is working on two projects he hopes will be completed by 2010, including a cosmetic surgery outpatient hospital and a specialized obstetrics hospital, both in the southeast city of Shenzhen, near Hong Kong. Shenzhen, a white-collar metropolis with 6. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Nip-tuck tourism May 7, 2009
Cosmetic surgery clicks on to virtual nip and tuck - CNN.com ... Cosmetic surgery clicks on to virtual nip and tuck ... Brazil's Rio de Janeiro, where the girls from Ipanema strut their stuff, is renowned for its cosmetic surgery. (CNN -- International)
NEWSWEEK: International Editions: Highlights and Exclusives, May 11-18, 2009 Issue May 4, 2009
" A Recess From The Recession. This special report on travel looks at how, in the middle of the recession, we need a vacation more than ever. Yet in this new age of austerity, jet-setting has been jettisoned and the travel industry's bracing for possibly the worst season since 9/11. But this doesn't mean the holiday has been forsaken. Newsweek reports on such trends as vacationing at home, exploring South America's wilderness, taking the old-fashioned spa cure, and more. Holidays for Health.... (PR Newswire)
In the Choice of His Brother, Mills Bests Kufuor! May 4, 2009
For, as President Atta-Mills, himself, may readily and honestly attest, his histrionic chairing of Mr. Rawlings so-called Economic Management Team (EMT), embarrassingly proved to have been all bluster and little substance, a botched cosmetic surgery that may have actually regressed the Ghanaian economy. Kwame Okoampa-Ahoofe, Jr., Ph. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Critic's Corner May 2, 2009
And I like her honest approach to cosmetic surgery and Botox. Honesty is always refreshing. (Boston Globe)
Miss California's Church May 2, 2009
At any rate, she'll turn it into some big bucks which was her motivation for putting her body parts (the best cosmetic surgery could supply) on public display. What a great American (insert puking sound effect here). (CBS News -- Early Show)
Witness Comes Forward in Alleged After Hours Doctor Scam May 2, 2009
A lawsuit claims retired plastic surgeon Charles Vinnik and his wife, Nurse Nancy Vinnik, conducted a secret cash-only cosmetic surgery practice at a Summerlin medical spa after business hours and without the owner's knowledge. The story was first reported on In Business Las Vegas in January. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Women's HealthConnection this weekend May 1, 2009
Lectures and discussions will cover heart disease, female urology and incontinence menopause, Lyme disease, lymphedema, cosmetic surgery, food and traveling. Free health assessments will evaluate your risk of diabetes, breast cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis and thyroid disease. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Queensland councillor has legs broken to gain height Apr 30, 2009
A Queensland councillor has defended her decision to undergo radical cosmetic surgery to lengthen her legs because she was self-conscious about her size. Hajnal Ban, 31, travelled to Siberia eight years ago for the $40,000 operation to stretch her 154-centimetre frame (just over five feet) by eight centimetres. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Cheryl Hines Defends Actresses, Says if Plastic Surgery Makes You Happy, 'Do It' Apr 29, 2009
But while Ryan brushed off a question about whether she felt pressure as a woman in Hollywood to stay young-looking, Hines gave cosmetic surgery the thumbs-up. You know what, if it makes you happy, do it, said Hines, 43. (Fox News)
A woman's quest to erase a past that won't die Apr 28, 2009
The transition can take one year, or several, as patients undergo hormone therapy and cosmetic surgery. They relearn how to walk and talk, and they become experts at blending in. (MSNBC -- Health)
Sales tax would flunk the fairness test Apr 28, 2009
Usually professional and many other services (dry cleaning, laundry, maid services, cosmetic surgery, dental services) are not taxed, which makes it even more regressive. With the development of the Internet and globalization, a sales tax will lead to tax avoidance by taxpayers making purchases in other jurisdictions. (Anchorage Daily News)
Oldest Loser wins Apr 28, 2009
" He added that he didn't think cosmetic surgery was necessary, as he didn't have much overhanging skin. As for being recognised - Herdsman said it had been crazy, but he wasn't expecting the same reaction in his home town. "It's bigger in Sydney. In our town, you have to have a special antenna to get Channel Ten," Herdsman said. "But here, in Sydney, oh my goodness, it's huge. (The Age, Australia)
Don't put your health at risk Apr 28, 2009
" The PHIO says in its State of the Health Funds report, released last month, that its analysis of fund performance, including member retention, shows "size is not a significant factor in an insurer's ability to achieve good customer satisfaction". In the accompanying table from the PHIO report, you can see which of the larger funds are more likely to retain members for two years or more and those that have a rate of complaints higher than you'd expect from their market share. Both give you an... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
SurgiCare Reports Huge Rise in Number of Breast Surgery Enquiries Apr 28, 2009
About SurgiCare SurgiCare is one of the largest and most respected cosmetic surgery ( ) networks in the UK. SurgiCare was established more than 16 years ago by a leading professor of surgery, now its medical director, who also chairs its in-house Medical Advisory Committee. As one of the leading UK specialists in cosmetic treatments, SurgiCare has the experience, latest therapies and the caring, professional staff to enhance a patients self-confidence by improving appearances. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Female Genital Cosmetic Surgery (FC... Apr 20, 2009
Female Genital Cosmetic Surgery (FCGS): Social Engineering Boosts For-Profit Genital Mutilation Racket ... Female Genital Cosmetic Surgery (FCGS) ... Female Genital Cosmetic Surgery (FCGS). (Suite101.com)
Filmmaker's works screened at MSU Apr 19, 2009
The film examines obsession with appearance from the perspective of the fashion, make up, magazine and cosmetic surgery industries, as well as through interviews with random people on the street and children in schools. The framing device and focal point of the movie follows the journey of Gerren Taylor, who was discovered at age 12 and catapulted to fame as a pre-adolescent supermodel at Los Angeles and New York fashion shows, all with the strong encouragement and pressure of her mother. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
A deadlypathto beauty? Apr 18, 2009
Illegal use of silicone as alternative to cosmetic surgery may be on the rise ... The citys health department fears that the illegal use of silicone as an alternative to cosmetic surgery is on the rise. (MSNBC -- Health)
Bra-vo! A cheerful show that's busting with cliches Apr 18, 2009
From there, Breast Wishes becomes a box-ticking exercise: the reptile-brain masculine viewpoint (It's All About Them); the lure of cosmetic surgery (The Breast That Money Can Buy); a paen to Madame Herminie Cadolle, inventor of the cup and strap bra; the empowering reclamation of every breast synonym you can think of. There are no surprises. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
'Boyle is not a very good singer and everybody should calm down'... Apr 18, 2009
If someone like Britney Spears, or any of the Spice girls had given the identical performance Rob would have said it was brilliant, despite these woman have no talent except superficial looks, which have been enhanced by cosmetic surgery. Rob, I guess those must be your type of girls. (The Drudge Report)
For those feeling old before their time Apr 16, 2009
While the aforementioned 30-something Queensland woman undergoes liposuction, Botox and eyelid lifts procedures Kruger describes as "fairly minor, they're all done in day surgery under a local anaesthetic" she's aware of the great divide between those who embrace cosmetic surgery and those who don't ... Cosmetic surgery is but one of many self-improvement methods on the 10 Days menu, which encompasses colonic irrigation, cleansing diets, exercise regimens, skin treatments and lessons in "style".... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Panmure Gordon secures future wit... Apr 16, 2009
Previous UK investments include Private Clinic Group, the cosmetic surgery business. The well-regarded Mr Wigley stepped down as chairman of Merrill in Europe, the Middle East and Africa after the bank s takeover by Bank of America (BoA) in December. (New York Post -- Business)
Why Cheap Plastic Surgery Makes No Sense Apr 16, 2009
A Spanish man accused of using veterinary equipment to perform cosmetic surgery is in the doghouse ... Police say 'doc' used vet gear to perform implants Articles (04-15) 17:32 PDT MADRID, Spain (AP) -- A Spanish man accused of using veterinary equipment to perform cosmetic surgery is in the doghouse. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
UPDATE: German popstar arrested after infecting lovers with HIV... Apr 16, 2009
Celebs like Daryl Hannah and Nicole Kidman want to stay looking young - but plastic isn't always fantatic, when cosmetic surgery goes wrong. Jack Tweed, the husband of late star Jade Goody, is facing jail for assaulting cabbie, and pals have warned that he is close to cracking up. (The Drudge Report)
Bogus plastic surgeon accused of using vet tools Apr 16, 2009
MADRID - A Spanish man accused of using veterinary equipment to perform cosmetic surgery is in the doghouse. Catalonian regional police say they arrested the 63-year-old Barcelona native for allegedly practicing medicine without a license in filthy conditions at his home. (MSNBC -- Health)
Break a leg, no, bust a move Apr 15, 2009
"So it's about bras and sex and cosmetic surgery and breastfeeding. And gravity.". The work has evolved over three years and those involved say it feels like it came from a community rather than a writer. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Are Herbal Supplements Putting Aesthetic Surgery Patients at Risk? Apr 15, 2009
Aesthetic Surgery Journal, owned by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and published by Elsevier Science, is a peer-reviewed international journal focusing on clinical and scientific developments in cosmetic surgery and cosmetic medicine. The Journal has subscribers in more than 80 countries. (PR Newswire)
Face transplant surgeries gaining ground Apr 13, 2009
"It's not going to be like some people imagine routine, like people getting a facelift, or cosmetic surgery," said Stuart Finder, director of the Center for Healthcare Ethics at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. "We have what appears to be success," he noted, but there is always the chance that some patients may experience serious rejection problems or refuse to stay on the required lifetime of drugs. (MSNBC -- Health)
Kylie enjoys $82,000 spa break Apr 13, 2009
" Minogue, who has been dating 31-year-old Spanish model Andres Velencoso, ate a diet of raw fruit, vegetables and brown rice during her stays and signed up for the "integral facial rejuvenation" package. For $A6,203, the facial is designed to help smooth "expression wrinkles" and return "the healthy and young appearance to the skin". The treatment involves a patient having their own blood platelets injected under the skin to help stimulate skin cells to produce collagen, elastin and retain... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Sweaty armpits run dry in new surgery Apr 12, 2009
AUSTRALIAN surgeons could put an end to sweaty underarms with cosmetic surgery ... " A fellow of the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery, John Flynn, said if the surgeon was experienced and had received appropriate training, it was a safe, effective treatment. "There will be some debate about whether it's necessary or not. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
