Temporary Tattoos & Henna/Mehndi

FDA has received reports of adverse reactions to some temporary skin-staining products. The following information is intended to respond to questions about the safety and legality of such products.
What about “decal”-type temporary tattoos?
Temporary tattoos, such as those applied to the skin with a moistened wad of cotton, fade several days after application. Many contain color [...]

Sunless Tanners and Bronzers

A number of cosmetic products are marketed for consumers to achieve a tanned appearance without having to go out in the sun or use artificial sources of ultraviolet radiation. FDA has received questions about some of these products. The following information is provided in response to these questions.

What are “sunless tanners”?
Neither the laws nor the [...]

Collagen fillers ease high heel pain

An increasing number of women are choosing to have collagen fillers in their feet in a bid to prevent the pain caused by wearing high heeled shoes. The effects of the procedure last for two to three months and it is proving particularly popular now that Christmas is fast approaching.
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Penile enhancement surgery trend growing

Doctor Mark Solomon is one of only six surgeons in the country to perform a procedure you’ve probably never heard of: penile enhancement which typically costs between  $5,000 – $18,000 and it’s not covered by insurance.
.”The best analogy I can use is this is like a breast augmentation for women,” Solomon said.
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Women’s Sexual Surgery – Marie Claire Slams Labiaplasty

The following is an excerpt from the Marie Claire website and is a shocking example of the misinformation being pushed by pseudo-professionals. The facts about labiaplasty clearly put the procedures in the realm of beneficial cosmetic surgeries. From the discomfort caused by large labia to the self conscious feelings many women have regarding their most [...]

Former Miss. Argentina dies after buttocks implant surgery

Former beauty queen and model Solange Magnano, 38, died Sunday after suffering a pulmonary embolism following a cosmetic procedure known as gluteoplasty – or buttocks augmentation.
Her procedure took place on Thursday, but was rushed to his hospital Sunday with an acute respiratory deficiency. She ultimately suffered an embolism and died.
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The Most Private of Makeovers

As millions of women inject Botox, reshape noses, augment breasts, lift buttocks and suck away unwanted fat, a growing number are now exploring a new frontier, genital plastic surgery. They are tightening vaginal muscles, plumping up or shortening labia, liposuctioning the pubic area and even restoring the hymen, sometimes despite their doctors’ skepticism about the [...]

Allergan’s profit falls 58% as recession slows Botox sales

Allergan Inc., maker of the wrinkle-smoother Botox, reported Friday that its first-quarter profit fell 58% as the recession slowed sales of eye and beauty products.
Net income dropped to $45 million, or 15 cents a share, from $108 million, or 35 cents, a year earlier, the Irvine company said. Profit excluding some items was 55 cents [...]

Rapid Recovery Necklift Rises in Popularity

As the field of cosmetic surgery continues to evolve with the times, patients desire more personally – tailored procedures and the dramatic results they covet with less time away from the office. Today’s patients are seeking out procedures that are safe, effective and predictable. They are spending more cautiously and devoting more effort to doing [...]

Mommy makeovers

This Ottawa based practice is ppromoting it’s Mommy Makovers. This is becoming an increasingly recognizable term for packaging several procedures.
Forget facials and pedicures. Today’s new moms want tummy tucks and breast lifts.
In October, three years after having her second child, Dominique went under the knife.
The Ottawa mother found herself in a different body after the [...]