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A popular wrinkle treatment is bringing great relief to some people with Parkinson’s disease and other muscular disorders. HealthFirst reporter Leslie Toldo explains why the magic of Botox is much more than skin deep. This is a non-surgical option that is sparing people some of the worst symptoms of diseases like Parkinson’s – tremors, pain and balance.

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, facial cosmetic surgery and nonsurgical facial procedures are the most popular treatments for men. Denver facial plastic surgeons Dr. Andrew Wolfe and Dr

Recently, Health 2.0 reported that 34 percent of Americans turn to social media for health research. Their information, based upon an iCrossing report, shows that consumers choose Wikipedia, online forums and message boards as their most favored resources for information.

The 28-year-old actress Anne Hathaway has revealed she was offered Botox at 23.

The third assembly of the congress “LaserInnsbruck 2010, Advances and Controversies in Laser and Aesthetic Surgery”, an internationally established scientific meeting takes place September 15 – 18, 2010. Within the scope of this year’s conference the ”International Academy of Body Contouring and Laser Lipolysis” will organize a Workshop for all conference attendees under the direction of faculty member Katharina Russe-Wilflingseder, MD

The third assembly of the congress “LaserInnsbruck 2010, Advances and Controversies in Laser and Aesthetic Surgery”, an internationally established scientific meeting takes place September 15 – 18, 2010. Within the scope of this year’s conference the ”International Academy of Body Contouring and Laser Lipolysis” will organize a Workshop for all conference attendees under the direction of faculty member Katharina Russe-Wilflingseder, MD

A government-backed register for providers of injectable cosmetic treatments such as botox and dermal fillers has been launched. Those who meet the standards set down for the Independent Heathcare Advisory Services’ voluntary register, will receive a quality assurance mark. The IHAS hopes people will be steered away from “botox parties” or treatments offered in inappropriate locations.

  Selphyl® , is a new injectable filler that uses human growth factors harvested from our own blood to rebuild tissue and fill in wrinkles, skin depressions and even helps prevent scars without using any synthetic or animal-derived materials. “Selphyl is a new way to deal with wrinkles and the imperfections in the face using the regenerating properties that are found in our own platelets. This procedure is at the cutting edge of technology in aesthetic medicine and it is a first in Canada ,” says Dr.

While plastic surgery slowly loses popularity in the US, beauty treatments such as wrinkle-smoothing Botox shots are rising steadily in Germany, the GÄCD cosmetic surgery association said Thursday. More Germans than ever before are searching for eternal youth, the Düsseldorf-based association said, citing an overall increase in cosmetic procedures of 20 percent, to reach a total of 171,000. This compared to a slight decrease of 2 percent in the plastic surgery stronghold the United States

You can’t Google “hcg” without seeing these sensational headlines: “Lose 1-2 LBS/DAY Buy hCG,” “Lose 23 lbs in 23 Days For Only $70, “or “Buy hCG Here Save Up To 72%.” I find this quite appalling, and you can see why the FDA requires the following on hCG advertising, “There is no substantial evidence that hCG increases weight loss beyond that resulting from caloric restriction.” That pretty much sums up what is happening to those people who take homeopathic hCG; they are actually only doing an unsafe version of a VLCD (Very Low Caloric Diet).  VLCD’s should only be done under the direct supervision of a physician, because its important that vitals like blood pressure are monitored. Its amazing that so many people want to put their long-term health at risk by answering an internet or Facebook ad, or watching a YouTube video on hCG.  There is a reason why no physician would ever put a patient on a VLCD or ‘hCG for weight loss’ program without doing a detailed medical history and ordering certain blood tests. They are not doing this to make money, they are doing this to ensure you are safe; that is the difference - your physician has your safety as his number one priority, whereas homeopathic hCG distributors have profit as their number one goal! (more…)