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Society more open than ever about cosmetic surgery
Cosmetic surgery is everywhere these days: TV, magazines, Internet and more. And according to new data, society is indeed more comfortable talking
about cosmetic surgery than ever before.
In a survey released today by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, 71 percent of respondents think society is less judgmental about cosmetic surgery than it was just five [...]
Dr. Mark Berman, MD, of Los Angeles, Named President of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery for 2010
Dr. Mark Berman, MD, of Los Angeles, has been named President of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery for 2010. Berman’s appointment was announced at the AACS’s 26th Annual Scientific Meeting at Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando.
“When I look back at the doctors that have come before me to lead the AACS, I am [...]
Allergan, Inc. Announces FDA Approval of JUVÉDERM(R) XC Dermal Filler Formulated with Lidocaine
First and Only Hyaluronic Acid Filler Approved to Last up to One Year from Initial Treatment Now Available with Lidocaine Providing Patients a More Comfortable Injection Experience
Allergan, Inc. today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval of JUVÉDERM(R) XC, a new formulation of the currently FDA-approved JUVÉDERM(R) dermal filler and the latest advancement1 [...]
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Salon owner sentenced for Fake Botox use
The economy is driving many consumers to look for the cheapest cosmetics injections. As the following incident demonstrated, this approach can prove extremely dangerous as well as failing to deliver the desired result. Always seek am experienced cosmetic surgeon for these kind of treatments. Fly by night operators will stoop to any level to make [...]
A Plastic Surgeon’s Answer to Solving the Health Care Crisis
You might be thinking, “What does a plastic surgeon know about solving the health care crisis?’”. Well, I happen to think I am well situated to have all ( ok… many) of the answers. It may come as no surprise that a good percentage of my patients are overweight. In discussing their [...]
Minimizing Surgical-Site Infections
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Almost half of all surgical-site infections that occur post-operatively can be prevented, according to an editorial by a Virginia Commonwealth University physician published in the Jan. 7 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
In the editorial, Richard P. Wenzel, M.D., professor and former chair of the Department of Internal Medicine in the VCU [...]
Dallas Plastic Surgery Specialist Launches Blog
Dr. Steve Byrd, a plastic surgeon in Dallas, is already a trusted resource for local patients seeking answers to plastic surgery questions, but with the launch of a new blog on his site, he soon may be helping patients all over the world make better surgical decisions. Dr. Byrd www.drstevebyrd.com, a board-certified plastic surgeon with [...]
Senate Kills Botox Tax, Adds Tanning Tax
The Senate bill on health care reform has good news and bad for those who use artificial means to look better in the mirror. The legislation scraps a proposed 5% tax on cosmetic surgery but adds a 10% tax on indoor tanning beds that deliver UV rays.
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Allergan battles against Botox tax
Under the Senate’s proposed health-care reform bill, a tax would be levied on popular elective cosmetic procedures like breast augmentation, liposuction and Botox injections to help defray the enormous projected costs of the overhaul. Not surprisingly, companies like Allergan Inc., a leading marketer of breast implants and the wrinkle-battlers Botox and Juvederm, has declared war [...]
