Although the rest of the world is still stuck at studying stem cells, and while the U.S. government is still not funding Stem Cell Research, dozens of Russian clinics and beauty salons are prideful of their advancement - they are using adult and embryonic stem cells to treat a wide range of diseases … [Read more...]
Allergan wins the Inamed Bidding War
At least for now, it appears that Allergan is the winner over Medicis. They are paying $3.2 Billion for the rights to the breast implant manufacturer. Not only that, but Inamed is announcing that a new cosmetic product called Juvaderm is ready to market. Looks like this may be a big win for … [Read more...]
Surgery for Christmas?
Results have shown that your loved ones could really love the gift of cosmetic surgery this holiday season! For one thing, it is the gift that keeps on giving! They'll feel more confident and excited about their new look, and so will you. It's something that many people, women especially, think … [Read more...]
Keira Knightley Promotes Plastic Surgery
"Britain's Sexiest Woman", Keira Knightley, has admitted to the public that she would be willing to partake in cosmetic surgery. The star even seems to expect it, as she states, "I know that my looks won't last forever. In five years' time I will probably already be past it and having Botox, … [Read more...]
LipoSelection by VASER
The Vaser LipoSelection is basically ultrasonic liposuction. The basic advantages of LipoSelection over traditional liposuction include much speedier recoveries, low to minimal pain, and the ability to target small areas such as knees, thighs, ankles, cheeks, chins and "cankles"--the calf and ankle … [Read more...]
BOTOX® and Breast Implants
Interesting corporate machinations going on. Allergan (maker of Botox) wants to buy Inamed (breast implant manufacturer). Inamed wants to buy Medicis (maker of various cosmetic fillers). Mentor (breast implant manufacturer and also pharmaceutical powerhouse) wants to buy Medicis. Billions of … [Read more...]
Patients Among Us
Way down in Austin, a more homey, down-to-earth little section of America... people are getting plastic surgery left and right. Hesitant surgeons who move to Austin fear a lack of business, but come to find that they get booked solid for months at a time and have no trouble paying the bills. What's … [Read more...]
BOTOX® Parties? This Ain’t the Sixties
An invitation to a party: food, drink, fancy dress... and a cosmetic surgery demonstration? Might sound kinda groovy to the liberally inclined, but the fact of the matter is that it just isn't safe. For one thing, it's an injection. Any kind of medical injection should always be done in a … [Read more...]
More Males in Cosmetic Surgery
Mike Viola of Hamilton, 51, has a very well-balanced sense of being, thanks to a visit to a cosmetic surgeon. He used to feel a bit wary at the beach, especially when there with his companion, as he was covered in a multitude of raised, red skin afflictions, called cherry angiomas. His companion was … [Read more...]
Dixie Chicks & Cosmetic Surgery?
Since their virtual disappearance after singer Natalie Maines' stinging commentary on President Bush in an England 2003 concert, there has been little news of the Dixie Chicks. Suddenly, their names are in the papers again, with rumors that Maines and singer Emily Robinson went under the knife on … [Read more...]
