Medical Informer

Double-jaw surgery is the latest extreme addition to South Korea's plastic … South Korea's obsession with plastic surgery is moving on from standard eye and nose jobs to embrace a radical surgical procedure that requires months of often painful recovery. A stream of celebrities boast on TV shows how it gave them a "new life [...]

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An essential resource for making an informed decision about cosmetic surgery. In this comprehensive guide, Antonia Mariconda, an expert on plastic surgery, provides consumers with clear and impartial advice on how to choose a well-qualified and experienced surgeon. She describes the surgical options available for each body part and explains each procedure in detail, including the minimum before-care and aftercare. Organized by body area and procedure, this fully illustrated reference includes: Facial rejuvenation techniques, such as browlift, blepharoplasty (eyelids), facelift/necklift, rhinoplasty(nose), chin augmentation, otoplasty (ear pinning), facial fat grafting and sculpting, injectables and dental Breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction, male breast reduction, nipple reduction and inverted nipple repair Body contouring procedures, such as tummy tuck, liposuction, buttock augmentation, body lifts and anti-cellulite treatments Non-surgical techniques, such as lasers, thermage, Fraxel and Titan Mariconda also addresses the psychological and physical problems that could arise from too many procedures, and she evaluates the future of cosmetic surgery and the potential impact of stem cell research. Cosmetic Surgery Companion answers all the questions the booming number of consumers interested in cosmetic surgery will have — and should have — when beginning to consult a surgeon. It is an essential resource for anyone who is considering or has decided to undergo cosmetic surgery.

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Latest Omega, may be greatest Eleven percent reported regular aspirin use. Fifteen years later, researchers found 63 people from that group had developed wet macular degeneration (WMD), a condition in which abnormal blood vessel growth in the center of the retina distorts vision. Full News here – Read more on Palm Beach Post

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Latest Pennsylvania business The main ingredient in Revatio is sildenafil citrate. That also is the main component of Pfizer's blockbuster impotence pill Viagra, which was originally developed to treat blood pressure problems. Viagra tablets contain larger doses of the drug than … Full News here – Read more on WJTV

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Florida LASIK Surgeon on Latest Findings in Eye Care Dr. Bosem believes there is an opportunity for early detection not only during routine eye exams but also during consultations for LASIK and other eye procedures. If an ophthalmologist detects clots in the blood vessels of the retina, these clots can … Full News here – [...]

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Will new arthritis drug tofacitinib be the latest in Pfizer fraud spree? The New England Journal of Medicine yesterday published studies on a new drug, tofacitinib, to treat rheumatoid arthritis. The drug was due to be approved later this month, on 21 August, 2012, however the FDA has recently requested further data … Full News [...]

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Recent advances are making cosmetic surgery procedures more accessible, with patients experiencing less down time and better results. With so many options now available, it can be confusing to decide what’s best. Join Dr. David Granet as he talks with leading cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Scott Miller, who guides us through what to expect from some [...]

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