MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'aesthetic'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:26:54 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139739&cid=t_431389_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fpreparation-for-surgical-patients-with-a-latex-allergy%2F2011.08.17 A couple of nice articles recently on latex allergy have crossed my path – one in a journal I subscribe to (Aesthetic Surgery Journal) and the other via twitter and @Allergy (Ves Dimov, M.D., blogs at Allergy Notes).  I’ve put both full references below. Latex allergy became widely recognized in the late 1980s and early 1990s.  The increase in latex allergies cases is felt to be associated with the increase use of latex gloves and implementation of universal precautions (now known as standard precautions) in the 1980s. Management of possible or confirmed latex allergic patients begin with history and suspicion: All patients who present for surgical procedures or exams which require latex gloves (pelvic exam, dental exams, etc) should be questioned about possible latex allergy. Patien... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139739 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:00:00 +0100 5139739 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4398995&cid=t_431389_72_f&fid=38877&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.laseroffers.com%2Fcosmetic-and-surgical-laser-sales-service%2F Imagine the astonishment as Ponce de Leon, the Spanish explorer credited with discovering the legendary Fountain of Youth in 1513, teleports to present time. He would the manifestation of disappearing wrinkles, shaving bumps, spider veins, tattoos, scars, acne, hair removal and the effects of similar aesthetic rejuvenations, not with an elixir but with light. Nearly [...]Post from: Aesthetic Laser OffersCosmetic and Surgical Laser Sales & Service (Source: Aesthetic Lasers) Aesthetic Lasers blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4398995 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 18:33:30 +0100 4398995 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4360331&cid=t_431389_72_f&fid=38877&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.laseroffers.com%2Fmedical-tourism-for-cosmetic-surgery-pros-and-cons%2F Medical tourism is a growing trend when it comes to plastic and cosmetic surgery. Some Americans believe that they can get the same cosmetic procedures for a lower cost outside the U.S. Brazil, Chile, Venezuela and Colombia are the most popular destinations among American medical tourists. An interesting fact: some of the better surgeons were [...]Post from: Aesthetic Laser OffersMedical Tourism for Cosmetic Surgery – Pros and Cons (Source: Aesthetic Lasers) Aesthetic Lasers blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4360331 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 18:29:18 +0100 4360331 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4342378&cid=t_431389_72_f&fid=38877&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.laseroffers.com%2Flaser-technology-and-liposuction%2F Believe it or not, lasers are the “new” technology and future of many cosmetic procedures. It began with laser hair removal and laser resurfacing but is now moving toward laser lipolysis. Unlike traditional liposuction, laser lipolysis is not pri...Post from: Aesthetic Laser OffersLaser Technology and Liposuction (Source: Aesthetic Lasers) Aesthetic Lasers blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4342378 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 14:30:00 +0100 4342378 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4233219&cid=t_431389_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2FOSMoEUN-H14%2Fdorsal-hand-coverage-refinements.html We present our hand in greeting for a hand shake. Our hands are visible when keyboarding or talking on the phone. We hold hands with our loved ones. We want our hands to both work/function and be aesthetically pleasing. Function must come first with a severe injury, but the authors of the first article referenced below correctly note “with high success rates, flap survival should no longer be the sole criterion in judging success in dorsal hand and wrist reconstruction.” In an attempt to determine the best flap for dorsal hand coverage in terms of aesthetic appearance, donor-site morbidity, and minimization of revision surgery, the authors conducted a retrospective review of all free flaps for dorsal hand and wrist coverage from 2002 to 2008 was performed. Flaps were divided into four... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4233219 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 12:16:00 +0100 4233219 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4313547&cid=t_431389_72_f&fid=38877&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.laseroffers.com%2F2009-cosmetic-sugery-outlook%2F During this harsh economic time, it is important to realize all the great things cosmetic surgeons can offer their patients. There are three main points that I believe are the keys to driving the cosmetic surgery industry throughout 2010.Post from: Aesthetic Laser Offers2009 Cosmetic Sugery Outlook (Source: Aesthetic Lasers) Aesthetic Lasers blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4313547 Wed, 03 Nov 2010 15:36:00 +0100 4313547 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4074067&cid=t_431389_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fstem-cell-face-lifts%2F2010.10.14 It’s been almost a month since the LA Times ran the article by Chris Woolston entitled  The Healthy Skeptic: Stem cell face-lifts on unproven ground. It’s well written and presents a fairly balanced view. While I am a fan of stem cell research, I think the “claims” are often put ahead of the science.  This is one of those times. I can’t find any decent articles to support the claims of the plastic surgeons doing “stem cell face-lifts.” My view is echoed in the article (bold emphasis is mine): Rubin says he’s excited about the potential of stem cells in the cosmetic field and beyond. Still, he adds, there are many unanswered questions about the cosmetic use of stem cells, and anyone who claims to have already mastered the technique is jumping the gun. As Rubin puts ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4074067 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 18:00:00 +0100 4074067 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4077206&cid=t_431389_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F09%2F10%2F10103%2F Title: Augmentation Rhinoplasty With Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene and Prevention of Complications Skinny: Objective of study is to optimize the long-term results and reduce complications of augmentation rhinoplasty using expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (e-PTFE). Adherence to operative principles played an important role in reducing complications. Filed under: E-Journals, Personal Identity, Surgery Tagged: Aesthetic Surgery, Augmentation, Nasal, Plastic Surgery, Polytetrafluoroethylene, Rhinoplasty (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4077206 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:55:03 +0100 4077206 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3957860&cid=t_431389_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F09%2F10%2F10103%2F Title: Augmentation Rhinoplasty With Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene and Prevention of Complications Skinny: Objective of study is to optimize the long-term results and reduce complications of augmentation rhinoplasty using expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (e-PTFE). Adherence to operative principles played an important role in reducing complications. Filed under: E-Journals, Personal Identity, Surgery Tagged: Aesthetic Surgery, Augmentation, Nasal, Plastic Surgery, Polytetrafluoroethylene, Rhinoplasty (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3957860 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:55:03 +0100 3957860 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3858095&cid=t_431389_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F08%2Funited-states-leads-world-plastic-surgery-procedures%2F The United States leads the world in the number of plastic surgery procedures performed, according to a new report of out by the International Society of Aesthetic and Plastic Surgeons (ISAPS). Dr. Foad Nahai, president of the organization, says the most popular procedures are liposuction and breast augmentation. Brazil comes in a close second in numbers of procedures performed, followed by China and India. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3858095 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 01:55:49 +0100 3858095 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3780354&cid=t_431389_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Ftwilight-inspired-plastic-surgery-a-vampire-facelift%2F2010.07.22 I first saw mention of the “vampire facelift” two weeks ago as a news article listed in the July 9th issue of the Plastic Surgery SmartBrief: “Vampire facelift” uses patient’s platelets and fibrin in dermal filler.” The article begins: Instead of a traditional facelift, patients are being offered another option to get rid of wrinkles. It’s called Selphyl or the “vampire facelift,” and it uses a person’s own blood to sculpt the face. Selphyl, according to the company’s website: The patented SELPHYL® System enables the safe and rapid preparation of an activated Platelet-rich Fibrin Matrix (PRFM).  A small volume of the patient’s blood is collected and the platelets and fibrin are concentrated during a simple centrifuge process... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3780354 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3780354 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3607499&cid=t_431389_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fplastic-surgery-thoughts-before-going-under-the-knife%2F2010.05.27 More than 10 million Americans undergo elective cosmetic procedures each year. Dr. Jon LaPook reports on what every patient should know about anesthesia with Dr. Panchali Dhar, author of “Before the Scalpel.” Watch CBS News Videos Online Plastic Surgery: Risks Of Going Under The Knife Last year — despite the recession — there were about 10 million cosmetic procedures in the United States. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, over 90 percent were in women and about 1.5 million were surgical.    The top five surgical procedures were breast augmentation (311,957), liposuction (283,735), eyelid surgery (149,943), rhinoplasty (138,258), and abdominoplasty (127.923). As you awaken on the morning of your elective surgery, there’s no way ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3607499 Thu, 27 May 2010 20:00:34 +0100 3607499 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4300228&cid=t_431389_72_f&fid=38877&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.laseroffers.com%2Fintegrating-aesthetic-medicine-into-primary-care%2F Primary care providers chose their profession out of a desire to help patients live better and longer lives according to the Hippocratic Oath. But the winds of change are blowing stronger across the landscape of medical practices throughout America. Now, more than ever, practitioners wishing to fulfill their calling are increasingly challenged on all sides [...]Post from: Aesthetic Laser OffersIntegrating Aesthetic Medicine into Primary Care (Source: Aesthetic Lasers) Aesthetic Lasers blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4300228 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 15:10:28 +0100 4300228 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3096969&cid=t_431389_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fdr-gary-radz-on-6-month-smiles%2F We have started working with 6 Month Smiles’ short-term orthodontics. We have in the last two months started six cases, and we’re very excited about the results. Patients are excited, too. Even though the system uses conventional orthodontic wires and brackets, because they are tooth colored, adults patients accept it because they aren’t obvious and offer treatment time that’s less than a year. I took the 6 Month Smiles course by Dr. Ryan Swain from NY. The two-day course was perfect for my assistants and me, and it was right here in Denver. Between the flash drive information that I came home with and the course itself, I had everything necessary to get started. One thing that helped us get up and running fast is that we had Invisalign certification, so we were updated on recent o... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3096969 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:24:06 +0100 3096969 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3018944&cid=t_431389_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F11%2F23%2Fclinical-risk-2009-vol-15-no-6%2F content page Fade Fave: Improving the safety of aesthetic surgery: Recommendations following a 14-year review of cases referred to the Medical Defence Union from across the United Kingdom (1990–2004) Fade Skinny: Aesthetic surgery differs from all other forms of surgery in being a treatment for ‘want’ rather than ‘need’. Historically it has been a field with a significant rate of litigation as a result of the high expectation of patients. A 14-year audit of claims to the MDU between 1990 and 2004 has allowed a unique insight into the nature of events which patients deem significant and lead them to seek litigation. The top line findings of this review have allowed this article to suggest some recommendations to reduce risk in aesthetic surgery. (NHS Athens is required to access ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3018944 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:40:15 +0100 3018944 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2726887&cid=t_431389_72_f&fid=38877&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.laseroffers.com%2F2009%2F08%2Fcosmetic-surgery-as-part-of-job-hunting-strategies%2F Nationwide, a growing number of people are turning to cosmetic procedures to put their best face forward as they look for a job – or try to hold on to the one they have. A survey of physicians by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery showed that 75 percent of them said [...]Post from: Aesthetic Laser OffersCosmetic Surgery As Part Of Job Hunting Strategies (Source: Aesthetic Lasers) Aesthetic Lasers blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2726887 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:14:09 +0100 2726887 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2726896&cid=t_431389_72_f&fid=38877&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.laseroffers.com%2F2009%2F07%2Fcosmetic-surgery-down-consumers-watch-costs%2F A general drop off in plastic surgery procedures has become an obvious trend evidenced by many surveys. Consumers opt for less invasive and less expensive cosmetic procedures, such as dermal fillers and light-based aesthetic treatments. Among the procedures on the rise are Botox, dermal fillers, laser skin resurfacing, skin rejuvenation with skin tightening, laser [...]Post from: Aesthetic Laser OffersCosmetic Surgery Down: Consumers Guard Their Spend (Source: Aesthetic Lasers) Aesthetic Lasers blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2726896 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:10:09 +0100 2726896 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1837061&cid=t_431389_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fcosmetic-dentists-expand-services-to-make-patients-happy%2F Every general dentist offers some form of cosmetic dentistry, whether composite fillings and white crowns or various forms of veneers, orthodontics, and whitening. Some cosmetic dentists stretch their esthetic services beyond the confines of dentistry. These guys and gals offer laser skin therapy, Botox, and dermal filler injections to patients who want more than a smile makeover. Dermal Fillers To plump lips, reduce wrinkles, and create a more youthful facial appearance, dermal fillers are just what the doctor – er, dentist – ordered. Juvederm has been a leader in dermal fillers, but this year Radiesse entered the scene. Radiesse consists of calcium-based microspheres in a watery gel. The product entices new collegen to grow around the injection site, which can produce more lasting ... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1837061 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:49:16 +0100 1837061 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1622040&cid=t_431389_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fsurvey-says-metal-braces-yield-best-results%2F While metal bracketed orthodontic braces were voted the least attractive teeth straightening appliance, they are also considered the most effective. Clear brackets, lingual brackets, and clear orthodontic trays (like Invisalign) are more esthetic than traditional metal bracketed braces, and patients will pay hundreds of dollars more for these attractive options. However, if results are the issue, orthodontists have more control over traditional, stainless steel orthodontia. The research by Dr. Fields and James Ziuchkovski, and other colleagues was published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. SOURCE: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/07/080709144136.htm (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry) dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1622040 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:32:32 +0100 1622040 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1556213&cid=t_431389_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fdentist-love-cosmetics%2F At TheWealthyDentist.com, a recent survey reveals what we already knew – dentists love to create beautiful smiles! Maybe it’s the artistry that goes into reshaping, coloring, and building a new smile; maybe it’s the life-changing results in a patient’s life… The survey says that the favorites rank as follows, cosmetic dentistry at 37%, implants at 28%, sedation at 16%, and Invisalign at 13%. Another major difference, nearly half of GDs prefer cosmetics as their favorite, whereas only 16% of specialists feel the same. Specialists preferred dental implants. A geographical line is evident, as well. City dentists liked Invisalign, but their rural peers didn’t care for the clear braces as much. It is those country dentists who favor cosmetics most – 50%. Urban dent... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1556213 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:20:09 +0100 1556213 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1551251&cid=t_431389_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fshould-the-ada-regulate-cosmetic-dentistry%2F The American Dental Association recognizes nine specialties that require advanced education. These are dental public health, oral and maxillofacial surgery, oral and maxillofacial radiology, oral and maxillofacial pathology, endodontics, orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, pediatric dentistry (pedodontics), periodontics, and prosthodontics. As you are well aware, cosmetic dentistry isn’t on the list. A survey at DPR World asks whether cosmetic dentistry should become a board-certified specialty. At present, the votes are split almost perfectly, with 51% saying yes and 49% saying no. While many dentists actively pursue regular CEs in esthetics, any GD can hang a shingle touting “cosmetic dentist.” And because cosmetics accounted for about $500K per practice annually... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1551251 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 05:03:33 +0100 1551251