Economy Blunts Korea’s Appetite for Plastic Surgery
from The New York Times
A grim frugality has settled over this export powerhouse that once burst with optimism — and silicone. Cosmetic surgery took off here after South Korea’s spectacular recovery from its currency crisis a decade ago. Rising living standards allowed ever-growing numbers of men and women to get the wider eyes, whiter skin and higher nose bridges that define beauty for many here. Improved looks were even seen as providing an edge in this high-pressure society’s intense competition for jobs, education and marriage partners. But turmoil coursing through the financial world and then into the global economy has hit South Korea hard, as it has many middle-income countries. The downturn drove down the stock market and the currency by a third or more last year, and the resulting anxiety forced many South Koreans to change their habits. More

One Million Syringes of RADIESSE® Dermal Filler Have Been Shipped
from MSNBC
BioForm Medical, Inc. announced, at a presentation at the 11th Annual Meeting of the International Master Course on Aging Skin (IMCAS), that it has shipped more than 1,000,000 syringes of RADIESSE® dermal filler worldwide since 2002. RADIESSE dermal filler has been available since 2002 for aesthetic uses in the Europe and for reconstructive and therapeutic uses in the United States. In 2006, BioForm Medical received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of RADIESSE dermal filler for facial aesthetics applications, and use of this product has rapidly expanded. RADIESSE dermal filler has demonstrated an excellent safety profile, comparable to short term hyaluronic acid products. RADIESSE dermal filler is also the only dermal filler to have demonstrated, in peer-reviewed studies, better aesthetic correction and higher patient satisfaction than Restylane® and Juvederm®. More

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Use of AntiDepressants Prior To Cosmetic Surgery Could Prove Fatal
from MedIndia
A research team from New York has found that using common antidepressants and herbal medications may have potentially harmful intraoperative effects on patients undergoing cosmetic surgical procedures. The researchers conducted and reviewed case studies regarding the effects of the 29 most commonly used herbs and antidepressants, on anesthesia and surgery. They identified a number of harmful, intraoperative risks, ranging from increased bleeding to fatal interactions. More

Dr. Kyle Mannion Joins the New England Center for ENT Surgery
from Nashua Telegraph
Kyle Mannion, MD has joined Laurie Porter, DO, John Romanow, MD and Sarah Lynch, PA at the New England Center for ENT Surgery located at 10 Prospect St. in Nashua. Dr. Mannion is affiliated with Foundation Medical Partners and is on the active staff at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center. Dr. Mannion is board certified in Otolaryngology and is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology, the American Rhinologic Society and the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. More

Many Americans Getting Plastic Surgery to Stay on Top of Their Game During Tough Economy
from MSNBC
While economic woes continue to cause people to cut their spending in just about every area, many people are getting plastic surgery to look their best in an effort to keep their jobs and be successful in a tough business environment. According to Dr. Goesel Anson, one of the country's most well known plastic surgeons, people need to carefully evaluate their reasons for wanting plastic surgery, particularly during difficult times such as these. More

Botox Can Also Be Applied to Eye Muscles
from Grinza
Generally, Botox is a cosmetic injection that creates younger skin. However, recent studies have proven that this vanity drug also has medical applications. The latest findings suggest that it can alleviate eye muscle spasms. The FDA has confirmed that diluted Botox can strengthen weak muscle spasms, which are the source of involuntary eye twitches. When Botox is injected to the eye muscles, the chemical relaxes the muscle. This decreases tension and prevents it from involuntarily moving. Aside from that, the injection also gets rid of furrows, making the patient look younger. More

Cosmetic Surgery's New Year Increase
from Female First
Cosmetic Surgery in the New Year is becoming increasingly popular it would seem. While the start of a new year is a time to reflect on changes we would like to make in our live but the Birkdale Clinic in Europe has revealed that more and more of us are taking the easy way out and opting for surgery to change the parts of their body that make them self conscious. Most of us make promises to lose weight, stop drinking and to start using that anti wrinkle cream - only to be forgotten in a few weeks. The number of cosmetic consultations booked for January and February 2009 with the Birkdale Clinic has risen by 32 percent compared to last year. More

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