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 'cosmetic'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:55:48 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174618&cid=t_120281_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fplastic-surgeon-discusses-safety-and-effectiveness-of-new-anti-wrinkle-product%2F2011.08.28 The FDA has granted a license to the maker of laViv which is said to improve the appearance of smile lines without freezing the muscles of your face. Have you heard of this new drug? Does it work like it claims? Are there any side effects that are worrisome? Source: dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2028456/New-biological-wrinkle-cure-touted-alternative-Botox-frozen-face.html Maybe. As we have discussed before, FDA approval is not a stamp of approval that a drug is effective. It just means that as far as current studies show, it is not harmful. Some drugs are FDA approved for years until later the FDA reconsiders and removes them from the market. Look at the relatively recent removal of Darvocet from the market after many years of FDA approval. LaViv is an interesting concept. (more…) ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5174618 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 16:35:43 +0100 5174618 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5169619&cid=t_120281_125_f&fid=38161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalheroes.com%2Fdental-implant-basics%2F There are different types of dental implants suited to different patients. The implants used depends on the size and shape of the jaw, in particular the amount and quality of the bone. Most dental implants are made of titanium and placed directly into the jawbone. All types of implants can be used to replace single teeth or to support a full dental bridge, replacing a full set of teeth. Root Form Dental Implants Root form dental implants are the most common, also known as ‘Endosteal’ or ‘Endosseous’ implants. This type of implant is ideal for patients with a wide, deep and healthy jawbone. Their shape resembles the natural tooth root. However, if there is not enough bone to place these implants a bone graft is a possible solution. These dental implants can be placed using conventio... Dental Heroes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5169619 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 17:01:43 +0100 5169619 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159471&cid=t_120281_125_f&fid=38161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalheroes.com%2Fprgf-pancreatic-growth-hormone-releasing-factor-dentists%2F There are few things in life that give us more confidence than a dazzling smile. Having a great grin boosts our morale, making us feel positive, and drawing others to us as we show off our smile. However, many people have stayed away from traditional dentistry techniques, concerned about the length of time it may take to heal after cosmetic dental work, or the pain involved with getting treatment. Now, all this is a thing of the past, as medical advancements and dentistry have fused techniques to come up with a revolutionary new way of encouraging prompt recovery from dental work. PGRF is transforming more than just smiles – it’s the application of a cutting-edge methodology for using the body’s own capacity to heal, accelerating the recovery process dramatically. What is PGRF? PGRF ... Dental Heroes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159471 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:38:48 +0100 5159471 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130749&cid=t_120281_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fnew-york-times-piece-about-plastic-surgery-gets-people-talking%2F2011.08.14 Monday’s New York Times tweeted a headline – “Never Too Old for Plastic Surgery” – about this story. While I’m very happy for the 83-year old woman in the piece for her happiness over her “new” $8,000 breasts, the piece was framed like an expensive billboard for plastic surgeons – only it didn’t cost them anything. The Times gave away the advertising space. The story states: “There are as many reasons for getting plastic surgery as there are older patients, experts say”…and…”some are simply sick of slackened jowls, jiggly underarms and saggy eyelids.” There are a few other perspectives in the middle of the piece: “Some critics question whether the benefits are worth the risks, which may be... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130749 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 21:00:43 +0100 5130749 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130750&cid=t_120281_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fshould-surgery-be-considered-for-a-persistently-hoarse-voice%2F2011.08.14 I was informed about this interesting concept on ABC news… With many aging baby boomers tapping into cosmetic surgery in order to look younger, some are taking it a step further to “sound” younger as well with a “voice lift”. For some, it’s not right to look 10-20 years younger after a facelift but still sound like 70 years old. A hoarse voice with aging is not unusual, but a surgical “voice-lift” is not necessarily the first step that should be taken. First things first… (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Fauquier ENT Blog* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130750 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 18:00:00 +0100 5130750 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130751&cid=t_120281_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fshould-you-consider-surgery-to-improve-a-scar%2F2011.08.14 I have a wide scar on my leg that I got years ago. I have tried creams and stuff. When is surgery a good idea to improve a scar? Can a cream or a laser make it thinner? Scar improvement has several phases and the condition of your body and how the wound occurred have parts to play. Early on after wounding there is the question of whether or not to have surgery to repair the wound. If the edges are clean and close together, then surgery is not always beneficial. If they are apart or the wound is dirty a proper medical evaluation and/or surgery can make things better down the line. When in doubt, get that evaluation. Once the wound has started healing, (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Truth in Cosmetic Surgery* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130751 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 16:00:56 +0100 5130751 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107518&cid=t_120281_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fplastic-surgeon-weighs-in-on-anti-aging-medicine%2F2011.08.08 Reader Question: Do you do anti-aging medicine? I do not see it on your web site. If not, what is your opinion of it? I am not a fan or follower of the anti-aging medicine fad in so much that it promotes what I believe to be a false concept. An older person cannot be made into a younger version of herself by boosting certain hormones. There is really no good evidence that it works. Patients don’t live any longer. It might also be found to be harmful in the long run. Plastic surgeons will differ in their opinions as to what works with low risk to improve things. To me (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Truth in Cosmetic Surgery* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107518 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:00:57 +0100 5107518 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5077770&cid=t_120281_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F07%2F28%2Fcbs-news-others-get-nose-job-story-wrong%2F In one of the worst examples of health reporting I’ve seen today, a bunch of news outlets have equated “symptoms of a disorder” with having the disorder itself. It may seem like a subtle difference, but in the world of mental health diagnosis, having a symptom of a disorder is not the same as having the disorder itself. The study in question was conducted on people seeking treatment for a nose job. To assess patients’ psychopathology, the researchers administered a bunch of psychological tests to the patients before their rhinoplasty. One of those tests was the Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale modified for body dysmorphic disorder. Now, the researchers only found a 2 percent rate of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) among the 226 patients they tested. That rate is... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5077770 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:58:34 +0100 5077770 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069512&cid=t_120281_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2FNjprUN1f394%2Fmodification-of-square-face.html Recently an article in the Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery (full reference below) led to a Reuters news by Genevra Pittman:  Face too square? There's a surgery for that The journal article is from China where the surgical procedure to modify a square face to a more oval face is done much more commonly than in the United States.  The Reuters article includes quotes from two U.S. surgeons:  Dr. Jeffrey Spiegel, chief of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at the Boston University School of Medicine, and Dr. Ross Clevens, a cosmetic surgeon in Melbourne, Florida. Spiegel states he does the procedure described in the Archives article two to four times each week.  Clevens states “he doesn't treat many male patients who want a more "feminine" face shape.�... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069512 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:15:00 +0100 5069512 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062243&cid=t_120281_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Ftummy-tucks-arent-just-for-lazy-people%2F2011.07.25 Recently at the gym (I workout three to five days a week mostly swimming laps in a pool,) I got into a conversation with a mom about tummy tuck surgery. This happens occasionally when you wear your CosmeticSurgeryTruth.com t shirt to the gym. “I would never get a Tummy Tuck. I would just workout more.” People do not see outside of their own experience very often. This pretty young mom would not benefit much by a Tummy Tuck as she had no “hanging apron” or much lose skin. Many gastric bypass patients or other women not as fortunate after pregnancy to have their bellies “snap back” have changes. And some of them workout several days a week too. Tummy Tuck surgery is not (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Truth in Cosmetic Surgery* (Source: Better... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062243 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:00:00 +0100 5062243 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028731&cid=t_120281_125_f&fid=38999&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbellevuedentist-cosmetic.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fbrookside-dental-bellevue-has-new.html BELLEVUE DENTISTS HAVE NEW FEATURES AND EQUIPMENT Bellevue Dentists, Dr Brian Cave and Dr Cynthia Pauley, since being featured in Seattle Met Magazine, have been very busy doing many new things at Brookside Dental, Bellevue, WA. They have remodeled all of the eight dental operatories with new equipment, new fixtures and furniture. Additionally, they put in new modern stations for all of the new dental equipment. We will have some photos of all the new features to post shortly and most likely a video showing the new dentistry features. The patients have indicated how comfortable and modern the redone dentistry operatories are at our Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist facility. We will continue to add features that have a positive effect for our patients both in terms of their comfort and better tech... Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist Choosing the Best Dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028731 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:30:00 +0100 5028731 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028671&cid=t_120281_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2011%2F07%2F10%2Fin-stitches-the-sexy-side-of-celebrity-cosmetic-surgery%2F We are always interested in stories where science meets beauty so we gave Sarah the task of reading and reviewing a book on her beach vacation. Here is her review of In Stitches by Dr. Anthony Youn. In Stitches: the book In Stitches by Dr. Anthony Youn is a memoir chronicling his journey from childhood through medical school and finally ending with a very successful career as a plastic surgeon. The first chapter immediately sets the tone with a humorous, yet relatable quest for this nerdy, Asian kid to just fit in at school, please his parents and look cool. We also see his own experience with plastic surgery to fix his ever growing jaw which he affectionately refers to as “jawzilla”. As Youn enters college knowing he is destined to become a doctor (because his strict, Korean father sa... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028671 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 06:01:29 +0100 5028671 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872142&cid=t_120281_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2FIGUc_b-0Joc%2Fplastic-surgery-in-ethnic-groups.html Earlier this week @hrana twitted this: News: Plastic surgery boom as Asians seek 'western' look http://bit.ly/ifQFBs - Don't get me started on this topic. #health The link is to the CNN article by Kyung Lah:  Plastic surgery boom as Asians seek 'western' look The article is an interview of a 12 yo Korean girl, her mother, and Dr Kim Byung-gun (head of Seoul, South Korea's biggest plastic surgery clinic, BK DongYang). The young girl doesn’t like her eyes and wants to have a double fold created in her eyelids to give her a more western look.     Is it wrong to want to look like another ethnic group rather than your own?  Are you slighting your heritage or family if you chose to change your eyes, your nose, etc? I was taught, as a surgeon, the neoclassical canons of... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872142 Thu, 26 May 2011 11:14:00 +0100 4872142 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4862500&cid=t_120281_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2FT73R1KEy_3I%2F Plastic surgery and other cosmetic procedures for men are on the rise, amid growing acceptance among both older and younger males of medical intervention to address appearance-related concerns, today’s Informed Patient column reports. While many men are looking to correct facial features such as sagging chins, wrinkles and droopy eyelids, men are also turning to cosmetic procedures for other parts of the body to achieve a trimmer and more masculine appearance.  For example, there was a 6% increase last year in the number of men who had surgery known as gynecomastia, to remove enlarged breast tissue. Phillip Haeck, president of the American Society for Plastic Surgeons and a Seattle plastic surgeon who performs such procedures, tells the Health Blog that the condition is extremely di... WSJ.com: Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4862500 Tue, 24 May 2011 12:41:30 +0100 4862500 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4813191&cid=t_120281_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fcosmetic-surgeon-dr-robert-emery-comments-bristol-palins%2F Cosmetic and oral surgeon Dr. Robert Emery comments on Bristol Palin’s altered look and whether it could be the result of plastic surgery. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4813191 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:23:38 +0100 4813191 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4780381&cid=t_120281_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2011%2F05%2F04%2Fdoes-botox-turn-you-into-an-emotionless-zombie%2F Dark eyes asks…Does Botox get into the brain? The Right Brain responds… Dark Eyes asked this question in our forum while ago. We’ve already blogged about the topic and it turns out that the evidence is not clear that Botox is bad for your brain. But seeing this question again gives us an excuse to comment on the LATEST controversy about Botox: that it could rob you of the ability to sense the emotions of others. That’s right: Botox can turn you into an insensitive, emotionless zombie. (I wonder if that’s what happened to Left Brain?) Zombieland Botox, or the botulinum toxin as it is officially known, smooths out wrinkles by paralyzing facial muscles. These are the same muscles that control the facial expressions you use to convey emotion like lifting the corn... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4780381 Wed, 04 May 2011 06:01:29 +0100 4780381 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4775423&cid=t_120281_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2FRLQ2TXjD20Y%2Ffda-update-restylane.html The FDA General and Plastic Surgery Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee met on April 27, 2011 to review the request for expanding the use of Restylane for augmentation of the lips.  The panel voted 6 to 0 (1 abstaining) that Restylane for lip augmentation is generally safe and effective for this purpose and that the benefits outweigh the risks. The FDA still has to make a final decision on Restylane injectable gel for lip augmentation, but the agency usually follows the advice of its advisory panels, which consist of outside experts. Restylane was approved by the FDA in 2003. It is a non-animal stabilized hyaluronic acid gel. Restylane is free from animal proteins. This limits any risk of animal-based disease transmissions or development of allergic reactions to an... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4775423 Mon, 02 May 2011 11:15:00 +0100 4775423 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4775397&cid=t_120281_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhen-regular-medicine-doesnt-pay-doctors-turn-to-cosmetic-work%2F2011.05.01 This MSN article states that doctor-owned hospitals are on the rise. In California, the opposite is the case. The hospital business is a lousy business in which to be. I would rather open a surgical facility. I had an opportunity to be a part of a group that bought a hospital a few years ago and passed. In California, real medicine is going into the toilet as doctors realize that the work they have put in to get educated makes practicing fairly unrewarding. Niche markets and gimmicks are replacing the conventional medical landscape. That’s the reason we have so many non-plastic surgeons turning to cosmetic work. The bottom line is that you need to pay doctors enough so they can make a decent living or they will find something else to do. Sad but true. *This blog post was origi... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4775397 Sun, 01 May 2011 14:00:16 +0100 4775397 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4723758&cid=t_120281_87_f&fid=34765&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhcrenewal.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F04%2Ffda-decides-regulating-implantable.html Well, not exactly, but they have decided regulation of another medical device is a political hot potato, and demurred on enforcing regulation:Health IT.Health IT are medical devices. FDA's Chair of the Center for Device and Radiological Health, Jeffrey Shuren, MD JD, stated this explicitly on Feb. 25, 2010 (see testimony to the HHS Health Information Technology HIT Policy Committee at this PDF) that: ... Under the Federal, Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, [that regulates all drug, medical devices, etc. in the United States - ed.] HIT software is a medical device. Currently, the FDA mandates that manufacturers of other types of software devices comply with the laws and regulations that apply to more traditional medical device firms. These products include devices that contain one or more soft... Health Care Renewal blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4723758 Sat, 16 Apr 2011 16:43:00 +0100 4723758 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4719898&cid=t_120281_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwould-you-prefer-longevity-or-a-perfect-figure%2F2011.04.15 I’ve spent some time thinking about this survey.   I couldn’t find any better information on the survey than the press release from the University of the West of England (UWE).  Perhaps in the future it will be published in a journal for better review. The  survey was apparently done by the  new eating disorder charity The Succeed Foundation in partnership with the University of the West of England (UWE).  The editor’s notes indicate 320 women (ages 18 – 65 years, average age 24.49)  studying at 20 British universities completed The Succeed Foundation Body Image Survey in March 2011. Notably, the survey found that 30% of women would trade at least one year of their life to achieve their ideal body weight and shape. (more…) *This blog post was originally publi... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4719898 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:00:00 +0100 4719898 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4714878&cid=t_120281_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2011%2F04%2F14%2Fcan-brava-give-you-better-boobs-2%2F Andrea asks… I would like to have a larger bust, but I really don’t want implants. I have heard of the Brava Breast Enhancement system, which seems to be endorsed by a lot of plastic surgeons, and some scientific studies. Do you have any inside info or insight? The Left Brain responds: If we keep getting questions about bras and breast enhancement I’ll have to add a special Boob category on the sidebar! For those of you in the Beauty Brains community who are not familiar with the Brava system, it supposedly works by gently pulling on your breasts which keeps them under tension for hours at a time. This sustained tension causes the cells to grow new tissue that makes your breasts appear larger and fuller. How does BRAVA work According to the the BRAVA website, the System... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4714878 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 06:01:34 +0100 4714878 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4709235&cid=t_120281_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2FLCGSPM69v-k%2Flongevity-or-perfect-figure.html I’ve spent some time thinking about this survey.   I couldn’t find any better information on the survey than the press release from the University of the West of England (UWE).  Perhaps in the future it will be published in a journal for better review. The  survey was apparently done by the  new eating disorder charity The Succeed Foundation in partnership with the University of the West of England (UWE).  The editor’s notes indicate 320 women (ages 18 – 65 years, average age 24.49)  studying at 20 British universities completed The Succeed Foundation Body Image Survey in March 2011.   Notably, the survey found that 30% of women would trade at least one year of their life to achieve their ideal body weight and shape. The research has ... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4709235 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:15:00 +0100 4709235 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4677134&cid=t_120281_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F514%2Fthe-dirt-on-common-cosmetic-ingredients%2F Have you given up trying to figure out what causes your skin allergies? Unbeknownst to many consumers, we could be spending good money on products that we think are good for our skin but are actually causing allergic reactions, dermatitis, premature aging, and worse.  The following are the cosmetic industry’s dirtiest ingredients, rated according to Environmental Working Group’s cosmetics database Skin Deep, which references the American Cancer Society and other reliable organizations.  Skin Deep rates specific ingredients on a hazard scale from 0 to 10, the latter being the most harmful. Petrochemicals Petroleum jelly, isopropyl alcohol, butyl alcohol, ethyl alcohol, ethanol Found in skin astringents, perfumes Petrolatum (petroleum jelly) rates a low 2 on Skin Deep’s hazard scal... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4677134 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:16:43 +0100 4677134 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4670059&cid=t_120281_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2011%2F04%2Fcosmetic-surgery-patient-marilyn-leisz-calls-malpractice-award-joke%2F Cosmetic surgery patient Marilyn Leisz can no longer close her eyes after three cosmetic surgery procedures left her with insufficient eyelid tissue to cover her eyeballs. She successfully sued Dr. Paul Parker, the plastic surgeon who did one of her procedures, for $115,000. But, she is calling this award “a joke” and is saying that it is much too small. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4670059 Sat, 02 Apr 2011 01:39:22 +0100 4670059 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4642995&cid=t_120281_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FuZGC-ukK-wc%2F Should generic drugmakers be required to strengthen product labeling if alerted to side effects, even when the same change has not been made to the labeling for the branded med? This question goes to the heart of a pair of state lawsuits filed by two women, who claim generic drugmakers should be held liable for failing to warn of serious side effects. However, the drugmakers, which include Actavis and Pliva, claim federal law preempts the lawsuits, because they would be required to offer labeling that is different from what appears on the label of the brand-name drug. The generic drugmakers further maintain that permitting such lawsuits to proceed in state courts would raise their costs, which would, ultimately, be passed on to consumers. This complicated issue will be heard this coming We... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4642995 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 13:12:39 +0100 4642995 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4636384&cid=t_120281_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2011%2F03%2Fbrazilian-plastic-surgeon-details-moammar-gadhafis-cosmetic-surgery%2F Brazilian plastic surgeon Dr. Liacyr Ribeiro is now describing the cosmetic surgery he performed on Moammar Gadhafi in 1995. Dr. Ribeiro says that Gadhafi wanted to hide the fact that he was having the procedure, so he opted for a less radical procedure than a full facelift. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4636384 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 22:33:38 +0100 4636384 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4592689&cid=t_120281_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FUdLb4vh7Hrs%2F What if a pharma exec was supposed to be sentenced for a misdemeanor but, due to a change in sentencing guidelines, was instead going to receive a harsher sentence usually meted out for felonies? Depending upon your station in life, this may be a good thing or a bad thing. If you happen to be the exec, however, this is probably not a good thing. But if a recent proposal goes into effect, well… tough luck. What are we talking about? Two months ago, the US Sentencing Commission issued a proposal to amend the sentencing guidelines that would impose tougher punishments for anyone convicted of so-called strict liability offenses under the Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act (look here). In legal lingo, the difference is between between following the 2B guidelines for fraud instead of the curre... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4592689 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:15:58 +0100 4592689 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4575256&cid=t_120281_165_f&fid=36770&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetaot.com%2Fblog%2Ftypes-botox Botox is an extremely popular form of medication and cosmetic manipulation in today’s looks conscious society. Botox is actually the trade name for Botulinum toxin which is a protein that is extremely neurotoxic, which means that it can alter the normal activity of the nervous system and ultimately damage nervous tissue. What this all means and what many people fail to realize is that Botulinum toxin is the most acutely toxic substance known to man and as such, just four kilograms of it is enough to kill the entire human population on Earth. However, Botox has also become extremely popular, ironically, as a temporary cure against signs of aging. The most popular form of cosmetic surgery in the United States as of 2007 is Botox injections. Botox injections can be used to temporarily remov... meta-ot blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4575256 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:48:13 +0100 4575256 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4560332&cid=t_120281_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2FEBhbOWz39xs%2Fco2-laser-use.html Over the past couple of months there have been a few good commentary articles on the use of CO2 laser us.  The first one referenced below is a commentary by Dr. Scott J. Trimas on the treatment of facial acne scarring using CO2 laser abrasion.  He references his article from 10 years ago (2nd reference).  Full references are given to both articles below. Over a 10 year period, Dr. Trimas, did 54 additional patients not included in his first article (the 2nd reference below) using full-face CO2 laser treatment for facial acne scarring. Their ages ranged from 16 to 74 years. Of those patients reviewed, 8 were male and 46 were female. He notes this population was similar to that of the original study. Most patients were followed for up to 2 years. Dr. Trimas writes “notable... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4560332 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 12:15:00 +0100 4560332 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4536188&cid=t_120281_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2011%2F03%2F02%2Fdoes-ultrashape-really-melt-away-body-fat-2%2F Lucia longs to learn: I’ve heard about a method called UltraShape, which claims it can literally melt fat with ultrasound without affecting surrounding tissues. The best part is, you can melt a pound of fat without anesthesia and then go right away to your daily routine. Is that possible? How can they make sure they are not burning other tissues? Is it available in the US? The Left Brain responds: UltraShape is a type of non-invasive body contouring that uses focused ultrasound waves to melt away body fat without an incision. Each treatment takes about an hour and you can go right back to work after the session. The FDA is expected to approve UltraShape for use in the US in 2007 but at the time of this writing, I couldn’t confirm if that has actually occurred yet. We couldn&#... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4536188 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 06:01:12 +0100 4536188 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4498264&cid=t_120281_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2FWC7bSX8V5iU%2F Debating Devices: Johnson & Johnson is appealing the FDA’s rejection of a sedation device directly to the agency’s commissioner, a rare move that comes amidst a debate over whether the device-approval process is overly burdensome or not stringent enough, the WSJ reports. In 2009 56% of new-device applications were approved with no delays, vs. 74% in 2004, the paper says. Pocket Guide to Cuts: State governments in budget distress want to trim their Medicaid programs, and Bloomberg Businessweek has a quick guide to the changes planned by eight states. California, for example, wants to reduce payments to providers to help reach $1.7 billion in annual savings, plus boost co-pays for beneficiaries. Please Explain: The Justice Department wants the judge who last month ruled the h... WSJ.com: Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4498264 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 13:44:01 +0100 4498264 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4445834&cid=t_120281_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2FTbbe9Xs_hPg%2Fadvertising.html I am old school and find it difficult to advertise. I don’t begrudge others who do so ethically and in good taste. There is a local cosmetic surgeon who is running a special via TV ads and on his website (the photo is a screensaver shot of the website cropped to remove his name) that for me is unethical. For me the ad “entices” potential patients into surgery without giving them information about potential risk.   Hopefully that information is given in detail when the patient is seen in the office consultation. …… This was not an issue when I was in medical school (graduated in 1982).  I trained under surgeons who had never been allowed to advertised and frankly did not think doctors should.  Deborah Sullivan, PhD has written a nice piece on the history of... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4445834 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 12:15:02 +0100 4445834 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4411528&cid=t_120281_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Ffda-reports-on-association-of-breast-implants-and-a%25c2%25a0rare-form-of-cancer%2F2011.01.28 The FDA [has] issued an alert about a pos­sible link between breast implants — saline or sil­icone — and a rare form of lym­phoma called anaplastic large cell lym­phoma (ALCL). These lym­phoma cases are exceed­ingly rare, but the asso­ci­ation appears to be significant. The FDA iden­tified a total of approx­i­mately 60 ALCL cases in asso­ci­ation with implants, worldwide. Of these, 34 were iden­tified by review of pub­lished medical lit­er­ature from 1997 to May, 2010; the others were reported by implant man­u­fac­turers and other sources. The agency esti­mates the number of women worldwide with breast implants is between five and 10 million. These numbers translate to between six and 12 ALCL cases in the breast, per million women with breast implan... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4411528 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 14:00:26 +0100 4411528 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4411623&cid=t_120281_125_f&fid=38880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brooksidedental.com%2Fblog%2Fporcelain-veneer-interview-with-cynthia-pauley-dds Bizymoms Interviews Bellevue Dentist About Porcelain Veneers Following in an interview with Dr Cynthia Pauley, a Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist, that was conducted by Bizymoms a website devoted to helped mothers with things including dentistry. The entire interview was reprinted on a website devoted to porcelain veneers. An Interview With Dr. Pauley, A Qualified Dentist In Bellevue Portrait of Dr Pauley's Patient After Porcelain Veneers The this patient has a porcelain veneers video testimonial which may be observed on You Tube as well as the before and after porcelain veneers photos of the beautiful work done at Brookside Dental, Bellevue, WA. Will porcelain veneers look like my natural teeth? When placed correctly they are extremely natural looking. Attention to detail is important. The co... Brookside Dental's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4411623 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 04:16:05 +0100 4411623 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4405777&cid=t_120281_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fbreast-implants-and-lymphoma-new-safety-alert-from-the-fda%2F2011.01.27 From the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) safety alert yesterday: ISSUE: The FDA announced a possible association between saline and silicone gel-filled breast implants and anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL), a very rare type of cancer. Data reviewed by the FDA suggest that patients with breast implants may have a very small but significant risk of ALCL in the scar capsule adjacent to the implant. BACKGROUND: In total, the agency is aware of about 60 cases of ALCL in women with breast implants worldwide. This number is difficult to verify because not all cases were published in the scientific literature and some may be duplicate reports. An estimated 5 million to 10 million women worldwide have breast implants. According to the National Cancer Institute, ALCL appears in different pa... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4405777 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 14:00:36 +0100 4405777 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4405813&cid=t_120281_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2FZQ6cRrAn0h8%2Fdetermining-implant-size-preop.html There is an interesting debate going on regarding bra stuffing for implant size at PRSonally Speaking.  In the interest of full disclosure, I use normal saline implant sizers which I place inside a thin sleep bra.  I then inflate with sizer (usually use two different sizes for comparison) with air.  I then have the woman place her shirt on and stand in front of the full length mirror.  It has worked well for me over the years.  And, yes, I know it is not perfect, but it allows the two (or three if a friend or spouse has come with her) to assess how she looks AND presents herself. (photo credit) It has amazed me over the years how some women will decide on larger implants when I show them what a “C” cup for their body really is [the volume for a 34C is not the s... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4405813 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 12:15:00 +0100 4405813 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4405897&cid=t_120281_125_f&fid=38880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brooksidedental.com%2Fblog%2Ftop-dentists-2011-say-no-more-gummy-smiles This article quoted Bellevue Cosmetic Dentists at Brookside Dental in Bellevue, WA, as the source of information for this interesting article. The article is shown here exactly as it appeared in Seattle Met Magazine. Now matter how straight, pearly white, and healthy your teeth are, your overexposed gums may prevent your smile from showing its fullest potential. That’s where the Odyssey soft-tissue laser comes in. Invented with the aim of improving a “gummy smile,” the laser reshapes gum lines with precision and with less bleeding and discomfort than other methods. Brookside Dental, a family-owned practice with a relaxed, spalike environment has used the laser for over five years. Dr. Pat Pauley, now retired, says, “It’s a great way to improve the shape of gums, and healing time... Brookside Dental's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4405897 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 03:48:43 +0100 4405897 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4405779&cid=t_120281_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fhope-for-those-with-body-dysmorphic-disorder%2F2011.01.26 The Science Daily article entitled Body dysmorphic disorder patients who loathe appearance often get better, but it could take years discusses the disorder as highlighted in the Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease (JNMD).   The JNMD article reports the results of the longest-term study so far to track people with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). The study was conducted by researchers at Brown University and Rhode Island Hospital. The good news? The researchers “found high rates of recovery, although recovery can take more than five years.” This is a small study with only 15 BDD patients who were followed over an eight-year span. An excerpt: After statistical adjustments, the recovery rate for sufferers in the study over eight years was 76 percent and the recurrence rate was 14 p... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4405779 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 20:00:00 +0100 4405779 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4394600&cid=t_120281_125_f&fid=38999&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbellevuedentist-cosmetic.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F01%2Fbrookside-dental-dentists-bellevue-wa.html RECENT VIDEO BROOKSIDE DENTAL, BELLEVUE, WANew video discusses some of the various dentistry treatments that are available at Brookside Dental, Bellevue, WA. Both Dr Cynthia Pauley and Dr Brian Cave are excellent dentists that each have several years of restorative and cosmetic dentistry experience.For additional information about the dentists visit our newly completed website at http://www.brooksidedental.com (Source: Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist Choosing the Best Dentistry) Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist Choosing the Best Dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4394600 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 01:46:00 +0100 4394600 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4382870&cid=t_120281_125_f&fid=38880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brooksidedental.com%2Fblog%2Fusa-topdentists-selects-dr-cynthia-pauley Dr Cynthia Pauley, a Bellevue WA family and cosmetic dentist has recently been listed as one of the Top Dentists for 2010-2011 by USAtopdentists website. Dr Cindy received a letter from USAtopDentists that stated, “We are pleased to inform you that you have been selected by a vote of your peers to be included in the 2011 list of topDentists. The listings from your area will appear online immediately [2010] at www.usatopdentists.com and will [also] appear on www.seattlemet.com during 2011.” Selection into USAtopDentists is based on an extensive peer-review process which includes a survey of hundreds of dentists and specialists throughout the Seattle Area. These dentists and specialists cast votes on the abilities of other dentists and specialists and these votes were tabulated t... Brookside Dental's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4382870 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 03:05:52 +0100 4382870 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4372142&cid=t_120281_125_f&fid=38999&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbellevuedentist-cosmetic.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F01%2Fdr-cynthia-pauley-selected-to.html Dr Cynthia Pauley, a Bellevue WA family and cosmetic dentist has recently been listed as one of the Top Dentist for 2010-2011 by USAtopdentists website. In a letter received by topDentists to Dr Cindy, it was stated, "We are pleased to inform you that you have been selected by a vote of your peers to be included in the 2011 list of topDentists. The listings from your area will appear online immediately [2010] at www.usatopdentists.com and will [also] appear on www.seattlemet.com during 2011." This is the website for popular Seattle Met Magazine.In the letter to Dr Cindy it stated, "Because topDentists is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey in which hundreds of dentists and specialists throughout the Seattle area cast thousands of "votes" on the abilities of other dentists and special... Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist Choosing the Best Dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4372142 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:22:00 +0100 4372142 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4361153&cid=t_120281_125_f&fid=38880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brooksidedental.com%2Fblog%2Ffamily-dentistry-done-right At Brookside Dental, we are passionate about treating the dental needs of the whole family. As your trusted family and pediatric dentist in Bellevue, Dr. Pauley believes that your young one’s first dental visits can set the tone for a lifetime of positive appointments, and also set your child on the right track towards excellent oral health! At your child’s first dental appointment, we strive to: * Above all, make it a positive experience! We keep it fun, upbeat, and give them a reason to want to come back. We love establishing relationships with each member of the family. * Enforce good oral health care habits. This is an important function of your pediatric dentist in Bellevue. By clearly educating your young one on the basics of good oral hygiene, we make them an advocat... Brookside Dental's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4361153 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 13:43:23 +0100 4361153 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4360331&cid=t_120281_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=4343190&cid=t_120281_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2F9g42C0vUOy8%2Fprophylactic-antibiotics-in-aesthetic.html There is a very nice review of this topic in the Nov/Dec 2010 issue of the Aesthetic Surgery Journal (full reference below). While we want to prevent surgical site infections (SSIs), we don’t want to over utilize antibiotics.   Consequences of which include:   Clostridium difficile infections [CDI] and development of resistant organisms. The authors note that currently no national guidelines for antibiotic prophylaxis in aesthetic surgery although they do for cardiac, colorectal, neurosurgical, and orthopedic procedures.  “In fact, studies examining the impact of prophylactic antibiotics have produced contradictory results.” So what should we do: Until randomized controlled trials examining the efficacy of prophylactic antibiotics in aesthetic surgery are... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4343190 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 12:15:00 +0100 4343190 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4309609&cid=t_120281_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fbreast-implants-a-geographical-comparison%2F2011.01.04 This article (full reference below, free access) came to my attention via MDLinx. It was interesting to read. The conclusion verified my expectations rather than surprised me. The authors conducted a retrospective review of patient demographics and implant information from three university settings: Kelowna (British Columbia, Canada), Loma Linda (California, USA), and Temple (Texas, USA). Each cohort included 100 consecutive breast augmentation cases. Characteristics analyzed included age, height, weight, BME, parity, and average implant volume.  When considering the 300 as one cohort, the average age was 34 years with a height of 163 cm (5’4”), weight of 58.1 (127.8 lb) and parity of 1.7 . The average implant size was 370 ml. (more…) *This blog post was originally p... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4309609 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 16:00:00 +0100 4309609 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4294633&cid=t_120281_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fabout-scar-prevention-and-treatment%2F2010.12.27 I saw a Scarguard product on sale at a drugstore locally. The claims on the packaging were over the top as usual: 1. “Guards against new scars forming” – Difficult to prove. 2. “Flattens and shrinks old scars” – Not really. 3. “Scarguard is the #1 choice of plastic surgeons” – Really? Nobody asked me. Scar treatment is pretty simple. Avoid wounding if you can. If you have plastic surgery, seek a skilled surgeon who will spend the time to do the best. After surgery avoid sunlight and smoking, and consider scar massage as directed by your surgeon. This “Scarguard” product is not going to make a bad scar much better unless it is applied early, and even then the results are debatable. - John Di Saia, M.D. *This blog post was originally published at Trut... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4294633 Mon, 27 Dec 2010 15:00:30 +0100 4294633 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4281269&cid=t_120281_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fmedical-authorities-revoke-license-surgeon-dr-virginia-stevens%2F The Medical Quality Assurance Board has revoked the license of surgeon Dr. Virginia Stevens for a cosmetic breast surgery that was high irregular and other offenses. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4281269 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 02:15:41 +0100 4281269 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4275307&cid=t_120281_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2F5S5sLq2EA2U%2F For patients with varicose veins, a number of new less invasive treatments are replacing a difficult surgical procedure known as stripping that was often the only solution in the past, according to Health Matters. (Source: WSJ.com: Health Blog) WSJ.com: Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4275307 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 21:29:25 +0100 4275307 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4266300&cid=t_120281_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F330%2Fnatural-skin-care-ingredients-for-an-anti-aging-facial%2F An anti aging facial treatment may perhaps be utilized on an infrequent or a frequent basis, it all depends on the formulation of the product.   Facial treatments at the spa are high-priced, but everyone likes to indulge on occasion.   But it is the product you use on a daily basis that tends to make the largest difference. What makes the most difference is selecting a natural skin care product that can generate healthful skin holistically instead of deciding on purely superficial solutions. It is hard to believe that a lot of the most popular elements provide no real benefit.   They are preferred because of misinformation spun by the cosmetic industry. For instance, collagen does nothing when applied to your skin.  The processes used to soften it destroy its bioactivity.  The skin�... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4266300 Wed, 15 Dec 2010 13:06:54 +0100 4266300 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4197121&cid=t_120281_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2Fgl8QOo-bTL8%2Fl-brachioplasty-article-review.html With the increase number of patients receiving weight-loss surgery, there is has been an increase in those asking for procedures to remove the remaining excess skin such as panniculectomy, abdominoplasty, lower body lift, brachioplasty (arm lifts), and thigh lifts. The scars involved in brachioplasty surgery are not a good trade-off if there is minimal skin excess or looseness.  These individuals are better served by upper arm exercises to increase the muscle mass. Brachioplasty (arm lift) is defined as the removal of excess skin and subcutaneous tissue to reshape the upper arm (axilla to elbow). (photo credit) The L-brachioplasty described in the Hurwitz article from the July/August 2010 issue of the Aesthetic Surgery Journal addresses significant excess upper arm skin and the exce... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4197121 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:14:00 +0100 4197121 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4167995&cid=t_120281_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2FTJzT1bytpJk%2Ffamilies-and-plastic-surgery.html I read this article by Colin Stewart , Spouses often are jerks about plastic surgery, a few weeks ago.  Since then I have been thinking about not just the husbands but families in general I see in my practice.  Remember I practice in Little Rock, Arkansas not Hollywood but I still find this to be true and not just of husbands. Husbands of plastic surgery fans have a sensitive role to play. It’s a challenge that most of them fail. Instead of communicating effectively and caringly with their wives about plastic surgery, husbands tend to act like jerks or wimps. I think often the patient may also fail in communicating effectively to her spouse, significant other, family, and friends why she feels the need to have cosmetic/plastic surgery.  In defense of the spouse and oth... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4167995 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:14:00 +0100 4167995 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4162927&cid=t_120281_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdoctors-voicing-concerns-and-fear-of-retaliation%2F2010.11.12 Shouldn’t it be possible to voice a concern about a medical treatment, procedure, or claim without the fear of retaliation? If the claims are backed by science, then simply addressing my concerns would be enough. Fear of retaliation silences discussion. Fear of retaliation makes it difficult to do the “right thing” when the public or an individual patient is at risk. This incidence involves a British plastic surgeon threatened with libel action by the ‘Boob Job’ cream’s manufacturer after she voiced concerns/doubts of its effectiveness. Sense About Science has a great summary of the entire affair: ”Plastic surgeon threatened for comment on ‘Boob Job’ cream.” (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Suture for a Living* (Source: Better... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4162927 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 21:00:00 +0100 4162927 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4155257&cid=t_120281_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2F1bpt2nwOzDw%2Finjectables-roundup.html I have come across some interesting articles recently regarding injectables.  Let’s begin the non-controversial one: Behind the Lines by Linda W. Lewis, Nov/Dec 2010 MedEsthetics (pp 32-.  This one notes several filler discontinuations: Johnson & Johnson (jnj.com) withdrew porcine collagen-based Evolence in November 2009; Allergan (allergan.com) discontinued its human and bovine collagen fillers, CosmoDerm, CosmoPlast, Zyderm and Zyplast, late last year and will stop distribution by the end of 2010. The article mentions the latest filler introductions: Juvederm XC from Allergan and Restylane-L and Perlane-L from Medicis (medicis.com).  These products differ from their predecessors only in the addition of lidocaine to the formulations. Much greater changes are on ... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4155257 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 11:14:00 +0100 4155257 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4121820&cid=t_120281_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F10%2Ffake-cosmetic-surgeon-face-charges%2F Conchita Sadiua Caspillo is now back in the United States to face charges that she allegedly performed cosmetic facial and breast procedures while falsely claiming she was a physician. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4121820 Sun, 31 Oct 2010 15:26:55 +0100 4121820 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4119024&cid=t_120281_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2FCBjOoBjp0YM%2F Thank you to this... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4119024 Tue, 26 Oct 2010 22:44:46 +0100 4119024 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4074067&cid=t_120281_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=4065486&cid=t_120281_125_f&fid=38880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brooksidedental.com%2Fblog%2Fbellevue-dentist-single-anterior-tooth-replacement THE COSMETIC DENTISTRY CHALLENGE OF FIXING A SINGLE FRONT TOOTH Cosmetic Dentistry alteration of a single anterior tooth to give the result of a beautiful smile would appear to be a relatively easy process compared to restoring several anterior teeth to accomplish an amazing smile. One tooth should be much less challenging and time consuming than working with several front teeth. However, in fact the opposite may often be the case. Changing a single front tooth is a significant cosmetic dentistry challenge from the perspective of the cosmetic dentist. When dealing with a single anterior tooth that needs to be restored, either a porcelain veneer or a porcelain crown, the restored single tooth must match exactly or have a highly compatible relationship to the teeth surrounding teeth in all a... Brookside Dental's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4065486 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 02:38:11 +0100 4065486 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4040804&cid=t_120281_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F284%2Finnovative-skincare-may-not-be-what-it-seems%2F Many so called “Innovative” skincare products contain ingredients that the Environmental Working Group suggests we should avoid. The EWG provides information to help consumers protect the health of their skin and the environment.  They would love to see major changes in the cosmetic industry, but change is slow to come. One of the compounds that should be avoided according to the EWG is glycolic acid, because it is a strong irritant.  Like ethylene glycol and some other chemicals, it converts easily into oxalic acid, which is a known toxin, unsafe for consumption. The reason glycolic acid is included in many brands of anti-aging serums has to do with its ability to weaken the binding lipids responsible for holding the skin’s cells together. The skin’s cells naturally slough off t... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4040804 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 01:27:15 +0100 4040804 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4013360&cid=t_120281_125_f&fid=38880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brooksidedental.com%2Fblog%2Fheart-disease-and-stroke-linked-to-gum-disease GUM DISEASE LINKED TO HEART DISEASE AND STROKE Periodontal Disease Relationship to Heart Disease and Stroke Brookside Dental Blog Bellevue Dentists at Brookside Dental in Bellevue, WA, have observed that periodontal disease, commonly called gum disease, can be a problem which can interfere with the creation of a beautiful smile. Cosmetic dentists in Bellevue, WA, have previously discussed that periodontal disease is a major smile enemy. People that have serious gum disease will need to have this problem corrected by their Bellevue Cosmetic Dentists before they can have any dentistry smile makeover work performed, such as that done with porcelain veneers. Once periodontal disease is corrected, your cosmetic dentist will be able to create a beautiful smile using porcelain veneers or other c... Brookside Dental's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4013360 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 02:38:56 +0100 4013360 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3999128&cid=t_120281_125_f&fid=38880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brooksidedental.com%2Fblog%2Fbrookside-dental-patient-review-websites BROOKSIDE DENTAL PATIENT REVIEWS Brookside Dental Home Page BROOKSIDE DENTAL in Bellevue, Washington, along with other dentistry websites is listed on dozens of web review sites. How valuable these various review listings are is very difficult to comprehend. It seems that each day new local search sites appear on the web. Sometimes I get emails that are requesting to have advertising of our cosmetic dentistry practice on a local or national website. Other times I just find sites that have our listing and I need to go in and claim it. The obvious places that one sees their site listed in is Google Local, Yahoo Local or Bing Local. These have been outlined very well in a book by my friends Richard Geasey and Shannon Evans that is titled, “GET FOUND NOW! LOCAL SEARCH SECRETS EXPOSED.” I... Brookside Dental's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3999128 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:12:13 +0100 3999128 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3999312&cid=t_120281_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F279%2Fhow-to-find-an-anti-wrinkle-cream-that-is-worth-your-money%2F There is barely an anti wrinkle cream on the market that is worth wasting your time and money on, and this is because the cosmetic companies simply aren’t trying to produce effective formulas. I know that may sound like a bold charge, but it is certainly not made without solid evidence.  All anyone has to do is look at the ingredients that are in the average anti aging cosmetic to see that I am correct. Most formulas that are designed to reduce lines and skin sagging can only produce results that last for a few hours at a time.  This is because these products feature ingredients that bind water to the skin to help make it appear fuller, constrict the underlying tissue to make the skin pull taut, or “relax” the facial muscles to the point where they sag and tug at the skin. The last... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3999312 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 18:12:39 +0100 3999312 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3986997&cid=t_120281_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F09%2Fcosmetic-surgeon-develops-iphone-app-lets-mimic-heidi-montag-surgery%2F Cosmetic surgeo Dr. Michael Salzhauer has adapted the iSurgery app to let the user morph the numerous cosmetic surgeries that Heidi Montag has had onto their own digital photo. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3986997 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 04:15:33 +0100 3986997 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3946453&cid=t_120281_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fconsidering-a-medi-spa-5-questions-to-ask%2F2010.09.08 True or false: 1. Botox and laser treatments are easy and can be done by an aesthtician or spa staff. 2. A physician must be present at all times in a spa that performs procedures. 3. Chemical or facial peels are safe and can be done in a beauty salon. (Answer to questions 1-3: False.) The term “spa” is derived from a town in Belgium where healing waters have been used to promote health since Roman times. “Spa” is now loosely used to describe any relaxing environment or beauty salon where rest, health and beauty are promoted. At one time it was easy to distinguish among a beauty salon, barber shop and a doctor’s office. Not anymore. As cosmetics has become more medical and medicine has become more cosmetic, the two have met in the ubiquitous Medi-Spa. An establishment labelled ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3946453 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:00:43 +0100 3946453 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3933233&cid=t_120281_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fbonding-over-surgery-with-other-breast-cancer-survivors%2F I went to a follow-up appointment with my doctor for the reconstructive surgery I had a few weeks ago. I am still very concerned about everything healing up with minimal scarring, so I am taping the scars while they heal and being careful not to get anything near the wounds. It is such a task. Anyway, while I was in the waiting room I got to meet another woman who was considering DIEP flap surgery and was there to consult with my doctor. Speaking to her reminded me of what a huge decision breast reconstruction is — not getting the breasts, but settling on the type of surgery. There are still far fewer doctors performing a DIEP flap than there are who do implant surgery or TRAM flap. While each surgery has its benefits, I chose DIEP flap as it seemed to have the best outcome. For example,... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3933233 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:39:03 +0100 3933233 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3929467&cid=t_120281_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F266%2Fhas-your-home-aging-skin-treatment-been-disappointing%2F Have you found yourself getting frustrated over the lack of improvement you have seen from the aging skin treatment you’ve been using? This is not a unique experience I can assure you, because literally millions of people feel exactly the same way you do.  The problem lies in the fact that the cosmetic companies aren’t giving their customers the effective, high quality ingredients they need. Most of the wrinkle reducing formulas on the market are primarily synthetic, save for the errant natural ingredient appearing here and there.  These are the products that are typically built around the inclusion of livestock derived collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid. To many people these three compounds represent the backbone of any effective wrinkle reducing skin care formula, but the truth... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3929467 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:12:33 +0100 3929467 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3915307&cid=t_120281_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F262%2Fwrinkle-prevention-is-smarter-than-fighting-wrinkles-after-theyve-formed%2F A better way than trying to get rid of lines and skin slackening once they have taken hold is practicing ongoing wrinkle prevention. The problem that people have with both stopping wrinkles from forming and eliminating them once they have already made their appearance is the lack of effective anti aging formulas.  Most of these products are made very cheaply, and therefore don’t contain what it is you need. The cosmetic industry is known for using the lowest quality ingredients possible in order to develop their formulas, so that they can maximize their profit margin.  This means that the formula they provide will primarily feature synthetics as ingredients, as the all natural compounds that a person needs in order to look younger require extensive processing. Only a few companies are ... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3915307 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:43:07 +0100 3915307 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3911699&cid=t_120281_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fanother-law-to-ensure-doctors-do-right-by-their-patients%2F2010.08.27 Recently the [state of] New York signed a law requiring hospitals and doctors to discuss breast reconstruction options with the patient prior to her undergoing cancer surgery. It troubled me that this law was needed. Is it not the duty of the physicians and surgeons to educate the patient on the options available?  We need to make sure the patient and their family know of the treatment options which may vary depending on the diagnosis and stage: Radiation, chemotherapy, surgery (lumpectomy, mastectomy, axillary dissection) – a combination of treatments. Even if the patient and her physicians don’t chose to do immediate reconstruction, isn’t the discussion and information part of the discussion? At least inform the patient of the option. Do we physicians and surgeons need an... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3911699 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:00:00 +0100 3911699 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3907696&cid=t_120281_125_f&fid=38880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brooksidedental.com%2Fblog%2Fdr-cynthia-pauley-%25e2%2580%259cbest-of-everything%25e2%2580%259d-top-dentist-for-2009 DR CYNTHIA PAULEY SEATTLE MAGAZINE “BEST OF EVERYTHING” DENTISTRY 2009 TOP DENTIST Dr Cindy Pauley Gets Seattle Magazine TOP Dentist Honor Each year Seattle Magazine has a reader survey where all types of professions, businesses, and services are voted on by the readers of the magazine. There are many major categories such as healthcare, beauty, restaurants and others. Under each of the major categories there are several subcategories. Under healthcare for example, there are subcategories of Cosmetic Dentist, Skin Care, Plastic Surgeon, and Hospital. The current “Best of Everything” for 2009 is posted at the Seattle Magazine website. Those receiving a required minimum number of reader votes are listed in the Seattle Magazine “Best of Everything”. Searching the Dentists categor... Brookside Dental's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3907696 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 03:22:58 +0100 3907696 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3899396&cid=t_120281_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2F5-things-you-should-know-about-organic-beauty-products%2F2010.08.24 “All natural. Certified organic. Made from natural ingredients. Pure botanicals. Chemical free.” You might guess I’m standing in the farmers market. Nope. I’m in the “Health and Beauty” aisle at Target. The ubiquitous all-things-natural trend has overtaken the cosmetic industry. How do you know what’s real and what’s marketing hype? Here are five things you should know about organic beauty product labels: 1. Labels that say “natural ingredients” or “botanicals” are not certified organic. These statements are not regulated. Most natural ingredients used in beauty products are actually modified in a lab. Truly botanical ingredients, like you’d pick in your garden, are usually unstable and would spoil like food. 2. Natural doesn’t always mean be... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3899396 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:00:49 +0100 3899396 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3896057&cid=t_120281_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fa-few-complaints-after-surgery%2F Now I remember why I put off the surgery to fix my reconstructed breasts — healing after surgery is no fun! I feel okay, but I can’t get the sutures wet while I’m healing, so I can’t go swimming and I can’t even go outside because I’ll sweat too much. My body is having a reaction to the surgical tape, and one little spot is red and getting infected. It just sucks. The only good thing is that this time I didn’t come home with any drains attached to my body. After every surgery I usually go home with the drains, and the last time I had to keep them for almost two weeks. I’ll say it again: healing isn’t fun. I bounce back quicker than most people, but I still need to whine a little about the discomfort and limited activity due to the surgery. Because I am a little swollen ar... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3896057 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:55:52 +0100 3896057 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3862011&cid=t_120281_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhen-cosmetic-surgery-isnt-pretty%2F2010.08.12 Hat tip to Berci who shared this article from Power of Data Visualization about Crazy Facts About Plastic Surgery: [Via: Medical Coding] *This blog post was originally published at Suture for a Living* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3862011 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:00:00 +0100 3862011 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3854553&cid=t_120281_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2FBbeFCbq1pzs%2Fisaps-plastic-surgery-survey.html This study found that liposuction has gained that spot.  The study found that the top five procedures in the U.S are liposuction (18.8%), breast augmentation (17%), eyelid lifts (13.5%),  rhinoplasty (9.4%),  and abdominoplasty  ( 7.3%). The popularity of surgical procedures varied by country. The top 25 countries and their top two surgical procedures: 1. United States (1st -- liposuction, 2nd -- breast augmentation) 2. Brazil (liposuction, breast augmentation) 3. China (breast augmentation, liposuction) 4. India (liposuction, breast augmentation) 5. Mexico (breast augmentation, blepharoplasty) 6. Japan (liposuction, breast augmentation) 7. South Korea (breast augmentation, liposuction) 8. Germany (liposuction, blepharoplasty) 9. Italy (liposuction, breast augmentat... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3854553 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 20:30:00 +0100 3854553 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3827068&cid=t_120281_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdrug-to-treat-spider-veins-asclera-now-fda-approved%2F2010.08.05 The FDA recently (March 2010) approved Asclera (poliocanol) injection for the treatment of small spider veins (tiny varicose veins less than 1 millimeter in diameter) and reticular veins (those that are 1 to 3 millimeters in diameter). Asclera is a detergent sclerosant and produces endothelial damage through interference with the cell’s surface lipids.and acts by damaging the cell lining of blood vessels. This causes the blood vessel to close, and it is eventually replaced by other types of tissue. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Suture for a Living* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3827068 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:00:00 +0100 3827068 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3808692&cid=t_120281_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2F1Dz2pLMj4Gg%2Fcosmetic-surgery-not-always-pretty.html H/T to Berci who shared this article from Power of Data Visualization: Crazy Facts About Plastic Surgery [Via: Medical Coding] (Source: Suture for a Living) Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3808692 Sun, 01 Aug 2010 21:08:17 +0100 3808692 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3786985&cid=t_120281_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fvocabulary-expando%2F2010.07.25 This past week I learned several new words and phrases. Allow me to share a few with you. “Speedo sag” –- I learned of this phrase from a tweet from @BAAPSMedia: Have just seen a cosmetic surgery press release about so-called “Speedo Sag”….Eww. My first thought was the same as my OR crew, whom I polled. We all thought it had to have something to do with the parts of the male anatomy which should be covered by the Speedo, such as perhaps the scrotum. It doesn’t. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Suture for a Living* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3786985 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 21:00:00 +0100 3786985 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3780354&cid=t_120281_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=3767271&cid=t_120281_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fin-search-of-a-tattoo-artist%2F The next big thing coming up for me is additional surgery to finish my breast reconstruction. I delayed getting touch-ups and nipples for various reasons, but that didn’t diminish my desire for more attractive and normal breasts. I have been lucky though because I did work initially with great surgeons at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore and really have a well-placed and wonderful-looking set. Along with putting off the final cosmetic surgery, I have put off thinking about the nipple construction and tattooing that generally accompanies the finishing touches. So recently I have been searching out websites and other material to learn how this is done. Surprisingly, there are a number of ways to get new nipples and areolas. Nipple reconstruction by most surgeons is done by cutting the skin in th... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3767271 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:28:43 +0100 3767271 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3733086&cid=t_120281_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdoctor-suing-for-bad-ratings-online%2F2010.07.07 I must say I think Dr. Kimberly Henry, cosmetic surgeon, has made a big professional mistake. She has filed a lawsuit to stop online reviewers from badmouthing her on the Internet. She is seeking injunctions against at least 12 reviewers from sites such as Yelp.com and DoctorScorecard.com. Dr. Henry claims libel and defamation, invasion of privacy and interference with prospective economic advantage and is seeking $1million in general damages and $1million in special damages, etc. Now I don’t know Dr. Henry nor do I know of her plastic surgery technique. I don’t know who the disgruntled patients are or if they are unfairly targeting her. What I do know is that the Internet is here to stay and there’s no place to hide if you don’t provide excellent customer ser... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3733086 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:00:00 +0100 3733086 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3733308&cid=t_120281_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F211%2Fbest-wrinkle-cream-ingredients-to-look-for-and-others-to-stay-away-from%2F What will you find in the best eye wrinkle cream?  Which ingredients should be avoided?  You’ll find the answers here. If you read a few online reviews, you will see that some people have terrible adverse reactions to these products.  The reactions include extreme redness, swelling, itching and irritated eyes.  Those reactions can be avoided if you avoid certain ingredients used in wrinkle creams. Paraffin wax is one to avoid.  I’m not sure why cosmetic companies include this ingredient in serums to be used around the eyes.  It is too thick and hard to apply.  But, it is included in some of the big brand named products. Artificial preservatives and added fragrances should be avoided in all cases, regardless of where the product is to be applied.  They are the most common causes... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3733308 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:10:25 +0100 3733308 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3714318&cid=t_120281_125_f&fid=38999&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbellevuedentist-cosmetic.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F06%2Fbellevue-cosmetic-dentist-single-front.html THE COSMETIC DENTIST CHALLENGE OF THE SINGLE FRONT TOOTH The idea of a Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist fixing a single front tooth so that it gives a person a beautiful smile would seem to be a very simple process as opposed to restoring multiple front teeth to accomplish that incredible smile. It seems that one tooth would be much less challenging and time consuming than doing multiple teeth. However, the opposite is really the case. Restoring a single front tooth is a very large challenge from a cosmetic dentistry perspective. The reason for this is that the single restored tooth, either a porcelain veneer or crown, must match or have a highly compatible relationship to the teeth adjacent to it in all aspects. These aspects would include tooth size, shape and color as well as spatial perspec... Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist Choosing the Best Dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3714318 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 01:14:00 +0100 3714318 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3695568&cid=t_120281_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Ffemale-cosmetic-genital-surgery-should-it-be-done%2F2010.06.24 I seem to be asked more often these days if I do vulva reduction surgery. I’ve even been asked if I “refresh” vaginas (in which I refer them to their gynecologist.) I’m happy it’s a extremely small part of my practice. I’m also happy to see that the current issue of Reproductive Health Matters is taking a close look at cosmetic surgery, especially female cosmetic genital surgery. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Suture for a Living* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3695568 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 20:00:00 +0100 3695568 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3683755&cid=t_120281_125_f&fid=38880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brooksidedental.com%2Fblog%2Fteeth-and-smile-are-important-advises-bellevue-dentist FOCUS ON YOUR SMILE ADVISES BELLEVUE DENTIST Smiling Girl with White Teeth and Red Lips Bellevue Dentist Dr Cynthia Pauley says focus on your smile. Your mouth is a complex system and many scientists believe that gum disease can potentially influence other parts of your body and have harmful effects. Therefore, take care of yourself by focusing on your smile. If you have a vibrant and beautiful smile it indicates that you have a healthy mouth and this in turn should be good for other parts of your body. If you your smile is right, you will feel right also. There are many things that you can do with the help of your cosmetic dentist to improve your smile if there is anything that needs improvement. Research indicates that a majority of people are either not happy with their current smile or... Brookside Dental's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3683755 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:21:25 +0100 3683755 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3678528&cid=t_120281_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fweight-loss-scolded-by-wii%2F2010.06.19 I finished a post-abdominoplasty check, with drains and sutures removed. I then began to tell the patient how to slowly increase her activities and exercise. She smiled and said: “I have to tell you. I got back on the Wii just to walk yesterday. It told me I had lost weight too quickly and that I need to slow down.” *This blog post was originally published at Suture for a Living* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3678528 Sat, 19 Jun 2010 16:00:00 +0100 3678528 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3671885&cid=t_120281_125_f&fid=38880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brooksidedental.com%2Fblog%2Fbellevue-dentist-elected-new-president-of-seattle-king-county-dental-society NEW DENTAL SOCIETY PRESIDENT A BELLEVUE WASHINGTON DENTIST Dr Cynthia Pauley Elected New President of Seattle-King County Dental Society Dr Cynthia Pauley, Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist, recently was elected as the new President of the Seattle-King County Dental Society (SKCDS) in April 2010. She has served as Secretary of SKCDS and also as a member of the SKCDS Executive Council for 8 years, during which time she was a delegate to the Washington State Dental Association for two terms. During her time on the Executive Council, she been involved in several projects to help the under served citizens of King County, including working on the Smile Mobile which serves people in out lying areas. Currently, she is involved with projects that include “The Northwest Kidney Foundation” and SKCDS Den... Brookside Dental's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3671885 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 01:51:26 +0100 3671885 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3655586&cid=t_120281_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fcan-the-chin-be-slimmed%2F2010.06.12 Here’s a gimmick “As Seen On TV,” on which you should save your hard-earned money. The neckline slimmer claims to reverse the effects of aging without cosmetic surgery. Simply hold this gadget to the chin area and it will exercise your neck muscles to reduce those jowls or sagging fat under your chin. Just two minutes a day should do the trick, according to the commercial. Unfortunately the effects of aging and loose skin cannot be reversed by jiggling the head or pressing the fat upward. Weight loss can slim the face, but sagging jowls probably needs cosmetic surgery. Personally, I prefer candlelight and light dimmers. *This blog post was originally published at EverythingHealth* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3655586 Sat, 12 Jun 2010 15:33:17 +0100 3655586 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3636050&cid=t_120281_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F147%2Ftips-for-choosing-a-dermatology-clinic%2F Choosing a dermatology clinic is easy when there is only one in your area.  But in most communities, there are dozens to choose from.  Here’s some advice for making the right choice. Find Out About Insurance Depending on the Kind of health insurance you have, you may need a referral from your primary care physician.  If no referral is necessary, you will want to call the office and make sure that they take your insurance before you make an appointment. Generally speaking, insurance providers will not cover cosmetic procedures.  But, a flexible spending plan can usually be used to cover those procedures. Ask About Payment Plans In the event that the procedure you want is not covered by insurance, you will want to get an estimate and find out about payment plans before you make a commi... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3636050 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 14:45:50 +0100 3636050 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3629756&cid=t_120281_125_f&fid=38880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brooksidedental.com%2Fblog%2Flaser-surgery-and-crown-lengthening-at-bellevue-dentist BELLEVUE DENTISTS SOFT-TISSUE LASER CREATES NEW SMILES Three Beautiful Smiles at Brookside Dental Staff Gathering Bellevue Dentists at Brookside Dental are always striving to stay on the cutting edge of new technology in the field of Dentistry. Dental technology is constantly evolving and developing new methods, procedure and equipment to make visits to the dentist more rewarding and pleasant. Our newest patient-friendly acquisition at Brookside Dental has these Bellevue Cosmetic Dentists using the Odyssey soft-tissue laser to create beautiful new gum lines. The soft-tissue laser is used for sculpturing a new contour around the teeth resulting in a new more attractive gum line and overall smile. Whenever gum tissue does not have the correct contour for a beautifully aesthetic smile, the so... Brookside Dental's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3629756 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 23:54:08 +0100 3629756 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3625503&cid=t_120281_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fhow-to-deal-with-unhappy-or-difficult-patients%2F2010.06.02 There’s a nice article in the May issue of Plastic Surgery Practice that discusses how to deal with unhappy or difficult patients. No matter the area of medicine or surgery, you’re bound to have one or two of these patients over the years. It never hurts to learn or review tips in dealing with them. In the article, Rima Bedevian interviews Julie Ann Woodward, M.D., chief of the oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery service at Duke University: …how to successfully deal with them -– with compassion and humanity without allowing them to “run you over” or manipulate a difficult situation into a potentially litigious one. Dr. Woodward provides a helpful checklist for doctors. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Suture for a Living* (S... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3625503 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:00:00 +0100 3625503 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3621837&cid=t_120281_125_f&fid=38880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brooksidedental.com%2Fblog%2Fbellevue-dentist-uses-porcelain-veneers-to-create-a-beautiful-smile BELLEVUE PORCELAIN VENEERS FOR A BEAUTIFUL NEW SMILE Kym portrait exhibits beautiful smile created with porcelain veneers Kym’s Testimonial Video on YOUTUBE discusses her Brookside Dental porcelain veneers which were used to create her new smile. With Bellevue Porcelain Veneers the shape, shade and whiteness that you want for your teeth can all be done by your Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist at Brookside Dental. We are able to serve our patients in a high quality manner because we have an on-site porcelain artist that will make a new smile just as you would imagine it by individually crafting your new porcelain veneers. PORCELAIN VENEER USES A Bellevue Porcelain Veneer can also be named a dental veneer, a porcelain veneer or a dental laminate. Porcelain veneers are a more recent and succes... Brookside Dental's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3621837 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 02:50:55 +0100 3621837 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3618107&cid=t_120281_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F140%2Fmole-removal-by-a-dermatologist%2F Mole removal should only be performed by a dermatologist.  Here’s what you can expect to happen during your appointment. Your medical and family history will first be taken.  You may be asked questions about any family history of skin cancer.  Although most moles are benign, those that are unusual in appearance (size, shape or color) may be cancerous. If cancer is suspected, a biopsy will be done.  Depending on the type of cancer that is suspected, the biopsy may involve removing it completely.  For example, if a melanoma is suspected, at least a portion will be removed for microscopic evaluation. Insurance companies will not pay for removing benign moles for cosmetic reasons, but if some type of cancer is suspected, the procedure is a medical necessity and will be covered.  Typica... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3618107 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:48:27 +0100 3618107 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3612076&cid=t_120281_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F137%2Fhow-to-choose-the-best-dermatologist-for-you%2F Finding the best dermatologist starts with your schedule.  Doctors that do not offer weekend or evening hours are becoming a thing of the past. Most of us work crazy schedules.  Taking time off to see a “skin doctor” might be frowned upon.  So first you want to find someone with hours that fit into your schedule. Location is another important consideration.  If you have plenty of money, you might consider flying to Michigan to see Nicholas Perricone or flying to New York to see Dennis Gross.  But, you had better call the office first.  Those famous guys might not be taking any new patients. For most of us, taking a flight to have someone evaluate our skin problems is just not realistic.  Ideally, you would choose a location within an hour’s drive of your home.  Some procedure... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3612076 Sun, 30 May 2010 12:32:03 +0100 3612076 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3595721&cid=t_120281_125_f&fid=38999&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbellevuedentist-cosmetic.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F05%2Fbellevue-dentist-new-sea-king-dental.html DR. CYNTHIA PAULEY ELECTED PRESIDENT OF SEATTLE-KING COUNTY DENTAL SOCIETY Dr Cindy Pauley, Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist, was elected the new President of the Seattle-King County Dental Society (SKCDS) (http://skcds.org/) in April 2010. She served as Secretary of SKCDS for 1 year and then as a member of the SKCDS Executive Council for 8 years, during which time she was a delegate to the Washington State Dental Association for two terms. During her time on the Executive Council, she is most proud of her involvement on projects to help the underserved citizens of King County. Currently, she is involved with projects that include “The Northwest Kidney Foundation” and SKCDS Dentists working together to take care of the dentistry needs of kidney transplant candidates to assist them to... Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist Choosing the Best Dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3595721 Tue, 25 May 2010 00:25:00 +0100 3595721 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3595923&cid=t_120281_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F88%2Fmedi-spa-treatments-vs-day-spa-treatments%2F What’s the difference between a medi spa and a day spa?  Here you will learn about the two common types of spas and what they have to offer. Day spas have been around for many years, but have enjoyed continued popularity even as the economy has suffered.  Women consider is something akin to healthcare. They find the services enjoyable and relaxing.  They get to revitalize and refresh their bodies, while de-stressing their minds.  The atmosphere is usually quiet and peaceful.  If you walk in and hear a blaring rock band, you might want to choose a different location. Most spas provide robes, slippers and towels.  A variety of services should be offered including massages, body treatments and facials. You might choose something like an avocado and sea salt scrub to smooth and exfolia... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3595923 Mon, 24 May 2010 16:03:20 +0100 3595923 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3590510&cid=t_120281_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F82%2Fconsistently-working-for-skin-rejuvenation%2F Here’s a brief look at the latest research in skin rejuvenation.  It seems that a more youthful look is something that anyone can have, if they work at it. How hard is the work?  It takes motivation and consistency to achieve and maintain results on your own. If you were a one-time sun worshiper, you won’t see an immediate change unless you are willing to invest in cosmetic surgery or spa treatments.  If you have good skin right now, keeping it is relatively easy. A person’s lifestyle can affect their appearance as much as anything else.  Researchers have known for years that cigarette smoking, lack of sleep and overexposure to sunlight contribute to a prematurely aged appearance. So, the first steps are preventative measures that will allow your skin’s natural reparative proce... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3590510 Sun, 23 May 2010 06:07:23 +0100 3590510 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3577511&cid=t_120281_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fdr-radz-on-the-aacd-meeting%2F Two weeks ago, I attended the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry’s annual meeting in Dallas. Traffic is up, people are happy, and the positive atmosphere I noticed in January and February has continued. It’s especially good to see because there are more dentists at the AACD meeting who focus on elective procedures in their practices. The  temperature showed that things in even cosmetic dentistry are looking up. When you see patients coming back for elective services, it indicates consumer confidence and a positive trend. The one piece of technology that I saw (and had already purchased) was Discus’s new diode laser, the NV,  that’s extremely small and cordless. The booth was crowded, but I took my friends over to show them because I  am so pleased with my NV laser. It’s gr... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3577511 Wed, 19 May 2010 13:41:56 +0100 3577511 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3567941&cid=t_120281_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F05%2F16%2Fface-it-6-steps-to-help-women-deal-with-aging%2F Mark Twain once wrote, “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” I like that. But get real. In a culture preoccupied with youth and beauty, where there has been a 114 percent increase in the number of cosmetic surgeries performed since 1997? How do women escape the judgment conferred on them every time she opens a magazine, gets online, or turns on the tube? How does she silence the menacing messages she sends herself when a new gray hair is found, or her crow’s feet grow an inch longer? Very deliberately and carefully say Vivian Diller, Ph.D and Jill Muir-Sukenick, Ph.D, both professional models turned psychologists, in their new book, “Face It: What Women Really Feel as Their Looks Change.” The authors propose a... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3567941 Sun, 16 May 2010 10:30:29 +0100 3567941 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3568092&cid=t_120281_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F79%2Fskin-md-natural-the-top-ingredients%2F Skin MD Natural is a brand of dry skin lotion that you might see advertised in magazines and on TV.  The question is this.  How natural is it?  It takes a little digging to get a complete list of ingredients, but here’s what you will learn if you find one. Ingredients in lotions and other cosmetics are listed according to concentration.  In other words, the first ingredient is the primary component of the product. The first ingredient is water as it is in most skincare products.  It is used for mixing dehydrated ingredients and plant extracts. The second ingredient is Aloe Vera.  Aloe Vera is a common ingredient in skincare products and many people find it to be soothing.  Some studies indicate that it promotes healing. The third ingredient is cyclopentasiloxane.  Although it mig... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3568092 Sat, 15 May 2010 19:09:20 +0100 3568092 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3564096&cid=t_120281_125_f&fid=38880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brooksidedental.com%2Fblog%2Fcosmetic-dentistry-works-for-men This article discusses how a Cosmetic Dentist can be used to improve and create new their smiles for men. Andy After Cosmetic Dentistry Cosmetic work performed: Upper arch central Porcelain Crowns, general Tooth Whitening, and lower arch Cosmetic Tooth Movement for midline alignment Patient of Dr Pauley, Brookside Dental, Bellevue, WA Most articles about Cosmetic Dentistry show photos of beautiful women. However, this article is different because it does not show any photographs of beautiful women only handsome men of various ages that have new smiles. Cosmetic surgery photos, beauty ads, and nutritional advertisements are generally aimed at women. Therefore it is understandable that Cosmetic Dentists resort to the same thing in their advertising and on their websites where they show and d... Brookside Dental's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3564096 Thu, 13 May 2010 22:42:33 +0100 3564096 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3560200&cid=t_120281_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2F4uTMEDUVcBQ%2F Allergan is facing several lawsuits over its Botox antiwrinkle treatment; two have now produced a verdict. (Source: WSJ.com: Health Blog) WSJ.com: Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3560200 Wed, 12 May 2010 21:19:10 +0100 3560200 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3542605&cid=t_120281_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fa-look-at-the-history-of-microsurgery%2F2010.05.06 Facial transplants, hand replants, and free flaps are only possible in large part due to microsurgery.  I finally got around to reading the “History of Microsurgery.” The article is good reading for anyone interested in the history of microsurgery. The article, written by Susumu Tamai, M.D., Ph.D., (Japan) was received for publication in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery on June 14, 2007. Microsurgery is relatively young, and Dr. Tamai breaks down the history into four periods. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Suture for a Living* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3542605 Thu, 06 May 2010 18:00:00 +0100 3542605 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3533981&cid=t_120281_125_f&fid=38999&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbellevuedentist-cosmetic.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F05%2Fbellevue-porcelain-veneer-patient.html BELLEVUE PORCELAIN VENEER TESTIMONIAL BY BEAUTIFUL PATIENT Kym's Beautiful Smile After Porcelain Veneers by Dr Pauley, Cosmetic Dentist, at Brookside Dental, Bellevue, WA Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist patient gives Testimonial discussing how she had her smile changed with Porcelain Veneers. This Bellevue Cosmetic Dentistry procedure was done to straighten and even her teeth, eliminate the visible chips on the biting edges of her teeth and to generally improve her smile. The results are the beautiful smile in her photo. Kym discusses how she has aquired a beautiful smile with porcelain veneers by Cosmetic Dentist Dr Pauley at Brookside Dental in Bellevue, WA. Kym talks about not only how beautiful her teeth look, but how naturally looking that her beautiful smile is and that no one is able t... Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist Choosing the Best Dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3533981 Wed, 05 May 2010 02:27:00 +0100 3533981 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3533982&cid=t_120281_125_f&fid=38999&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbellevuedentist-cosmetic.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F05%2Fbellevue-porcelain-veneers-change-smile.html BELLEVUE PORCELAIN VENEERS CREATE BEAUTIFUL SMILE Brookside Dental Patient Before Porcelain Veneers Brookside Dental Patient After Porcelain Veneers Bellevue Porcelain Veneers are also called dental veneers, porcelain veneers or dental porcelain laminates. They are one of cosmetic dentistry's more recent and successful developments, which are wafer-thin shells of porcelain that are bonded onto the front side of teeth and that also cover the biting edge of the teeth. They can be an excellent cosmetic dental solution for a variety of problems including teeth that are stained, chipped, or slightly misaligned. Porcelain Veneers are used for beautiful smile makeovers by Bellevue Cosmetic Dentists every day. Their uses include closing gaps between teeth, fixing chipped teeth, improving ... Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist Choosing the Best Dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3533982 Tue, 04 May 2010 22:09:00 +0100 3533982 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3519576&cid=t_120281_125_f&fid=38999&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbellevuedentist-cosmetic.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fbellevue-dentist-patient-testimonial.html BELLEVUE COSMETIC DENTIST PATIENT TESTIMONIAL LIMITED TOOTH MOVEMENT Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist Patient Testimonial regarding short-term orthodontics or limited tooth movement. This dentistry procedure was done to straighten and align her teeth and improve her smile. Meredith discusses how she has had her smile transformed by Cosmetic Dentist Dr Pauley at Brookside Dental in Bellevue, WA. Meredith talks about the effects of straightening her lower teeth with a Hawley Appliance and subsequently using a night guard to keep the teeth in place and looking beautiful. Meredith's Testimonial Video may be viewed on YOUTUBE at the following URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RD5V3w-tpmE Meredith Testimonial Video (Source: Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist Choosing the Best Dentistry) Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist Choosing the Best Dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3519576 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 02:19:00 +0100 3519576 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3519577&cid=t_120281_125_f&fid=38999&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbellevuedentist-cosmetic.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fcosmetic-tooth-movement-used-by.html Cosmetic Tooth Movement Gives Beautiful Smiles The Cosmetic Dentists at Brookside Dental, Bellevue, WA, use removable orthodontic appliances, called Hawley Applicances, to move a limited number of teeth prior to doing veneers and crowns on anterior teeth. This limited tooth movement method is used to preserve the integrity and strength of the individual teeth by aligning the teeth, so that much less tooth structural material needs to be removed if crowns or porcelain veneers are used for a smile makeover. The limited use of removable orthodontic appliances is usually a more conservative option to veneers and crowns that are done without any orthodontic treatments. In many cases the limited movement of the teeth will be such that no tooth structure will need to be removed and therefore not ... Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist Choosing the Best Dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3519577 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 01:35:00 +0100 3519577 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3511517&cid=t_120281_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fplastic-surgery-how-young-is-too-young%2F These days, many girls are getting nose jobs as Sweet 16 gifts. And there are numerous cases of children even younger than 16 undergoing plastic surgery. But how young is too young and what are the ramifications of kids going under the knife? According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the number of teens getting plastic surgery has doubled since 2002. For those who have a birth defect or are disfigured in an accident, you can make a strong case for the necessity of cosmetic surgery. However for those teens doing it in the name of beauty, there should be limits. Of course, there are possible surgical ramifications for someone who is not yet developed. And then there are the risks of surgery, general anesthesia, and pain medications. Additionally, the psychological and emotional ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3511517 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:45:57 +0100 3511517 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3508322&cid=t_120281_125_f&fid=38999&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbellevuedentist-cosmetic.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fno-tax-on-cosmetic-dentistry-procedures.html Beautiful Cosmetic Dentistry.Cosmetic Dentistry Tax Did Not Pass In Washington StateWashington State recently proposed a sales tax on all cosmetic procedures. While this proposed tax would have mainly impacted medical doctors, it had serious implications for all family dentists in Washington State. The implementation of a retail sales tax on "cosmetic dentistry" procedures would have had terribly bad effects for patients. It would have put general Bellevue Dentists in the position of being tax experts by having to determine what would be taxable "cosmetic dental" procedures and what would not be a taxable "general dentistry" procedure. This would have been a nice cash cow the state legislators, but would have made nightmare situation for the average dentist to make such a determination. In... Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist Choosing the Best Dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3508322 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 23:11:00 +0100 3508322 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3490736&cid=t_120281_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D913                               To all the ladies and men out there who find themselves up against the clock of aging, seeing all those facial lines and creases appearing out of nowhere – it is time to fight back! I remember a time when I worked for a greeting card company and the biggest selling card was a birthday one.. It said, “May the bluebird of happiness…..crap all over your birthday cake!” That was over 40 years ago, and maybe we should update the message to appeal to today’s audience. ” May the nightingale of the Bronx…..crap all over your face!” They can, and do now, in spas across the Nation- and it will cost you $180 to have it happen. Based on a traditional skin care secret practiced by the beautiful Geisha of Japan... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3490736 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 21:25:14 +0100 3490736 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3482991&cid=t_120281_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fevora-plus%25e2%2584%25a2-the-first-probiotic-mints-for-complete-oral-care%2F Fresh breath. White teeth. Balanced oral health. Evora Plus™ mints for adults and EvoraKids™ chews for children add good bacteria and a low level of hydrogen peroxide to the oral environment for fresher breath, a healthier mouth, and whiter teeth. Twenty-five years of research went into the making of this innovative product, developed by Jeffrey Hillman, DMD, PhD. The company’s website states: “Within 30 days of using EvoraPlus twice daily, the natural healthy oral balance of good bacteria will be greatly restored and you will begin to notice a whiter, brighter smile and long-lasting fresh breath.” How it Works For some time, scientists have known that probiotics promote good digestive health. Yogurt, a food rich with probiotic power, is often recommended for patients with stoma... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3482991 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:11:38 +0100 3482991 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3482850&cid=t_120281_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fplastic-surgeons-dr-larry-koplin-ashkan-ghavami-speculate-demi-moores-face%2F Well known Hollywood plastic surgeons Dr. Larry Koplin and Ashkan Ghavami talk about the possible use of plastic surgery and other cosmetic strategies used by Demi Moore. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3482850 Sun, 18 Apr 2010 20:33:19 +0100 3482850 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3440931&cid=t_120281_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fcosmetic-dentistry-making-stars-shine-a-little-brighter%2F According to Inside Edition, Tom Cruise underwent Invisalign to straighten up his midline. Apparently, he went to his child’s orthodontist and was told that HE needed braces. Well Tom, like any successful businessman, just couldn’t sacrifice his image. After all, his stunning smile got him pretty far in life. Invisalign tickled his fancy, though, and he was sold. Cher, Diana Ross, and the late Michael Jackson also underwent orthodontic therapy, says the Inside Edition anchor. Other stars who’ve undergone noticeable cosmetic dentistry include Hilary Duff, who got whiter and bigger; George Clooney, who got whiter with a more uniform edge; Zac Efron and Nicolas Cage, who had big diastemas that are no longer in existence; and Miley Cyrus who had work done, but could use some more. Simon ... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3440931 Mon, 05 Apr 2010 19:24:03 +0100 3440931 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3429290&cid=t_120281_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D820 Ladies, be careful of the sloppy kisser!  I’ve been researching  kissing a great deal recently.  Scientists  know that locking lips causes an upswing in oxytocin - (which is released during orgasm too) and we thought perhaps that influenced sexual behavior.  But now we think it’s the testosterone in man’s spit that causes women to want to take their clothes off!  That’s right, there is measurable testosterone in saliva, and other dischargable fluids – and it is thought that sloppy kisses may indeed be a way for a man to increase a women’s sex drive!  But that isn’t the only danger!   Ancient Eastern Kissing Technique – Huh?  What? A young woman in southern China has lost her hearing after her boyfriend ruptured her eardrum d... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3429290 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 11:00:35 +0100 3429290 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3322516&cid=t_120281_125_f&fid=38999&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbellevuedentist-cosmetic.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fbellevue-cosmetic-dentistry-for-men.html This article shows several men and describes how their smiles were improved using Bellevue Cosmetic Dentistry. Cosmetic work performed: Upper arch multiple Porcelain Veneers and lower arch Tooth Whitening Patient of Dr Cynthia Pauley, Brookside Dental, Bellevue, WA This article departs from most articles with photos related to Cosmetic Dentistry, because it does not show any photographs of beautiful women. Cosmetic surgery, beauty, and nutrition advertisements are generally aimed at women. Thus Cosmetic Dentists resort to the same thing in their advertising and websites by displaying women with beautiful smiles. These stunning smiles are one of the first things seen by a person. Again, it is the beautiful and stunning smiles that are one of the initial attractions for men and one of the ma... Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist Choosing the Best Dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3322516 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:11:00 +0100 3322516 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3318547&cid=t_120281_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fchicago-midwinter-conference-veneer-conditioning-cab%2F Veneer Conditioning Cab Thanks to Dr. Tom Hedge for providing video coverage of select vendor booths at the Chicago Midwinter Dental Conference! (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry) dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3318547 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:21:31 +0100 3318547 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3302479&cid=t_120281_125_f&fid=38880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brooksidedental.com%2Fblog%2Fnew-expanded-functions-dental-program-in-washington-state BELLEVUE DENTIST SUMMARIZES THE EXPANDED FUNCTIONS DENTAL ASSISTANT (EFDA) PROGRAM IN WASHINGTON STATE Washington State in 2008 put into effect the expanded functions dental assistant (EFDA) program at three locations: Seattle Central Community College, South Puget Sound Community College, and Spokane Community College. The program is designed to give dental assistants expanded abilities in the restorative dentistry arena. The Washington State Dental Association (WSDA) was instrumental in moving the program through the state legislature by making sure the program was well understood by both dentists and legislators. Two classes of EFDAs have graduated from Seattle Central CC. The program is modeled after similar programs in the Indian Health Services, the US Army and the US Navy, which for... Brookside Dental's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3302479 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:28:48 +0100 3302479 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3216726&cid=t_120281_125_f&fid=38999&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbellevuedentist-cosmetic.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fcosmetic-dentistry-and-amazing-cucumber.html COSMETIC DENTISTRY AND CUCUMBERS CAN THEY WORK TOGETHER FOR BETTER ORAL HEALTH AND A BETTER SMILECucumbers for a better smile! Really, you ask. Well why not! According to some information that I read recently in a news letter, the power of the cucumber as a beauty aid is well known. It has recently been elevated to the status of a super food. Cucumbers are loaded with vitamins and anti-oxidants and all of the good carbohydrates that a body needs. You are probably wondering if you have any of these beauty and tooth aides in your refrigerator at the present time. Before you say that they can't possibly good for my teeth, yet me tell you all the things and ways that they can be used.They originated in India and have been cultivated for thousands of years. People have used them in salads, eat... Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist Choosing the Best Dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3216726 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 03:30:00 +0100 3216726 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3200547&cid=t_120281_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Ftop-teeth-whitening-brands%2F The desire to have a sharp white smile has become an important issue to many people. The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) has estimated that the demand for tooth whitening has increased by 300% over the past decade. Tooth whitening is the number one dental procedure requested by people under the age of 20 and between the ages of 30 and 50. Initially, tooth whitening was performed in the dentist’s office and this might require several visits. The process has become simpler and is now offered as an over the counter product allowing people to perform their own tooth whitening. Two companies, Procter & Gamble and Colgate Palmolive, dominate the market for over the counter tooth whitening products. As of 2003, these companies had about 84% of the market. Americans spent about... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3200547 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:46:54 +0100 3200547 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3189282&cid=t_120281_125_f&fid=38999&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbellevuedentist-cosmetic.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fbellevue-dentist-happy-with-aboutcom.html BELLEVUE COSMETIC DENTIST HAS BLOG INFORMATION ON ABOUT.COM BRAGGING BOARDBellevue Cosmetic Dentists have been a big fan and follower of Susan Gunelius' Web blogs on About.com, so when she offered to let people post about their Blogger.com blogs on an About.com Blogger Design Bragging Board, we jumped at the opportunity. What a fantastic way to get exposure for our new Bellevue Cosmetic Dentistry Blog that we started this last year on such a high class blog. In our post at the About.com Bragging Board, we were able to discuss why we choose to construct our relatively new Cosmetic Dentistry Blog the way we had done it.ACTUAL PATIENT OF BELLEVUE COSMETIC DENTISTSOne of the major reasons that we, as Bellevue Cosmetic Dentists, choose the Blogger Design that we did was to be able to use a dar... Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist Choosing the Best Dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3189282 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 02:02:00 +0100 3189282 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3172099&cid=t_120281_125_f&fid=38999&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbellevuedentist-cosmetic.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fbellevue-dentist-protects-beautiful.html BELLEVUE COSMETIC DENTIST PROMOTES SMILE PROTECTION WITH NIGHT GUARDSBellevue Cosmetic Dentists at Brookside Dental in Bellevue, WA, recommend the purchase and use of a night guard in some instances when we place new front porcelain veneers to protect them and preserve the new smile. What is the reason or reasons that a night guard should be used? The night guard, or bite guard, is a custom fit plastic shield that can protect your teeth in several ways.Generally, nightguards are recommended by by your Bellevue Dentist for a variety of dentistry problems. Bruxism, which can be grinding or clenching of the teeth, is a destructive habit that can cause damage either to the teeth, their supporting bone or the jaw joint. Bruxism can wear the teeth down, cause pain in the jaw joints or loosen the... Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist Choosing the Best Dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3172099 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 01:48:00 +0100 3172099 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3146006&cid=t_120281_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2Fx-C70I3K2gQ%2Fneurotoxins-dysport-and-botox.html Medscape has a nice CME article on neurotoxins, Dysport® and Botox® Cosmetic. Dysport is abobotulinumtoxinA. Botox Cosmetic is onabotulinumtoxinA. Dr Monheit begins with the interesting history of botulinum toxin. 1895: Clostridium bacterium identified 1940s: BoNT-A purified (Schantz and colleagues) 1950s: BoNT-A mechanism of action elucidated 1970s: BoNT-A investigated as a treatment for strabismus (Dr. Alan B. Scott) 1979 Botulinum neurotoxin type A was approved by the FDA [US Food and Drug Administration] and became a registered mechanism for use in ophthalmology. It was called Oculinum at first. 1987: Dr. Jean Carruthers notices effect on the glabella when treating patients with BoNT-A for blepharospasm. 1989: Botox approved by FDA for the treatment fo strabismus and blepha... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3146006 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:01:00 +0100 3146006 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3111547&cid=t_120281_125_f&fid=38999&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbellevuedentist-cosmetic.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fbeautiful-smiles-and-teeth-are-observed.html BELLEVUE DENTIST SAYS BEAUTIFUL SMILES ARE IMPORTANT A BEAUTIFUL SMILE AND YOUR TEETH ARE NOTICED IMMEDIATELY WHEN YOU MEET NEW PEOPLE! THIS BEAUTIFUL SMILE IS NOTICED IMMEDIATELY. This Patient of Dr Cindy Pauley has had an already attractive smile enhanced by cosmetic dentistry procedures. BEAUTIFUL SMILES NOTICED FIRST Beautiful Teeth and a Radiant Smile are usually among the first things noticed when you meet a new person. However, there is a difference between what men observed first and what women view initially about a person. Also, it depends on whether women or men are being observed and whether or not they are being observed by the same sex or the opposite sex. Men and women have different perceptions of the face, head, teeth, and smile along with the body and they perceive the ... Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist Choosing the Best Dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3111547 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 03:45:00 +0100 3111547 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3096969&cid=t_120281_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=3052111&cid=t_120281_87_f&fid=35052&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWomensBioethicsBlog%2F%7E3%2FYr-8KbdyHI4%2Fwbp-mentioned-on-cnn-health.html Kathryn Hinsch, founder of the Women's Bioethics Project, was quoted on CNN Health, regarding ethical issues in cosmetic surgery and patient-doctor relationships: "Part of the fundamental trust between a patient and doctor is the idea that the doctor has the patient's best interest at heart, and that there is no financial incentive for the doctor to perform any procedure," Hinsch says. "When doctors start adding cosmetic procedures, which they're adding because they're big moneymakers, there's a corruption of that basic trust."The article goes on to explore how physicians sidestep this ethical quagmire by never directly hawking their fat-blasting, wrinkle-smoothing, and hair-removal services, but that even a stack of brochures in the waiting room, Hinsch insists, sends the message to patie... Women's Bioethics Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3052111 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:55:32 +0100 3052111 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3048068&cid=t_120281_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fperfection-search-cosmetic-surgery-death%2F Another woman has died, as have women before her, after undergoing plastic surgery.  When will this madness stop? Other women haven’t died, but have had to live with disfiguring complications from surgeries that have gone wrong or were done by uncertified people. This time, it’s Solange Magnano, mother to 7-year-old twins and Miss Argentina in 1994. She died this past Sunday from complications arising during a gluteoplasty. She wanted a nicer backside, so she went for a “bum lift,” but she never had a chance to show off her new body. Her death follows the deaths of other women, including celebrities who died after cosmetic surgery. Most recently, Donda West, mother to Kanye West, died during such a procedure. In Canada, Micheline Charest, co-founder of the Cinar an... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3048068 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:48:35 +0100 3048068 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3026640&cid=t_120281_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fif-she-has-your-nose-shes-getting-surgery%2F Picture a couple having a conversation not long after their baby daughter was born – and the mother says to the father, “If she has your nose, she’s going to get surgery.” Sounds too way out there? Not if you’re in Venezuela, say researchers from the Central University of Venezuela. Venezuala has the honor (?) of holding the most international beauty pageant winners in the world. The women are known for their beauty – but a lot of that beauty is created, not natural. Of course, this isn’t unusual, cosmetic surgery to enlarge breasts, “fix” eyes, remove sags, and to make other so-called improvements aren’t unusual, even in the beauty pageant world. But it seems that Venezuala may have the corner on the market when it comes to expec... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3026640 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:05:16 +0100 3026640 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3023118&cid=t_120281_87_f&fid=38368&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDisruptiveWomenInHealthCare%2F%7E3%2F9BgVPJIVN08%2F The following post represents my personal opinion and not that of any groups or organizations with which I am affiliated. Okay, it’s enough already! Why is it that women are always the target? First it’s abortions, then mammograms, pap smears following closely, behind and now cosmetic surgery (although that’s not only women!) It looks like the Congress is desperate to find any savings anywhere. Why not tell it like it is, it’s raising taxes. Whether it is through so called elective procedures or levying taxes on devices and diagnostics, to be passed on to the patients, it’s a tax. Instead of rewriting the rules on mammograms which will cost lives, maybe not that many, but if it is your life that’s all that matters and focusing on false positives and unnecessary screening, ... Disruptive Women in Health Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3023118 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:05:21 +0100 3023118 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3015479&cid=t_120281_160_f&fid=36188&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gulfdoctor.net%2Fblog%2F2009%2F11%2Frequirements-for-research-in-cosmetic.html Research in Cosmetic Dermatology: Reconciling medicine with business: (Part II / IV) The complete article is available as a printable pdf file from the Munich Personal RePEc Archive (MPRA) below:http://mpra.ub.uni-muenchen.de/16515/The term research has a different meaning in cosmeceutical industry. Some big organisations use the term for product or service improvement. Optimization of existing technology for specific needs (not necessarily different indications) is a common practice in cosmeceutical industry. Each organization conducts its on research for optimizing the technology. As this is often conducted without a proper understanding of clinical research paradigms, certain errors of judgment are frequently encountered.THE NEED TO C... Skin Deep - A Dermatology Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3015479 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:16:00 +0100 3015479 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3015305&cid=t_120281_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2FeVSB5YO9Xbo%2Fbotax-on-elective-surgery.html I agree with all who feel there needs to be healthcare reform (or more honestly health insurance reform), but I don’t agree with Senator Harry Reid who feels one way to pay for it is by taxing elective surgery.  This proposed tax has been dubbed the Bo-Tax and was first mentioned back in the summer.  Then it was proposed as a 10% tax on elective and cosmetic procedures.  Now it is proposed as a 5% tax on those procedures. As defined by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, "Any procedure which is directed at improving the patient's appearance and does not meaningfully promote the proper function of the body or prevent or treat illness or disease."  These procedures would be the target of the proposed tax. The price tag for the proposed bill (here in pdf ) is ... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3015305 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:01:00 +0100 3015305 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3012355&cid=t_120281_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2FN3n_pqTOVSA%2F The Senate health care bill’s 5% tax on elective cosmetic procedures (breast implants, Botox wrinkle treatments, etc.) is drawing opposition from predictable quarters: Cosmetic surgeons and companies that sell products used in cosmetic procedures. Allergan, which sells Botox, took a civil rights angle: The tax “discriminates against women,” the company said in a statement. Some 86% of cosmetic surgery patients are working women ages 35-50, with an average annual income of $55,000 per year, according to Allergan. “What’s next? Are we going to tax people who color their hair?” the CEO of Medicis, a drug company that sells fillers, told Dow Jones Newswires. The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, which is fighting the provision, says “a large portio... WSJ.com: Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3012355 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:10:40 +0100 3012355 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3008056&cid=t_120281_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2FtUgsEzkGhQw%2F The CBO may grab all the headlines in wonky conversations about the costs and effects of big health-care bills. But the Joint Committee on Taxation, another nonpartisan body, also plays a key role: Estimating how much revenue new taxes are likely to generate. Last night, JCT put out this handy PDF estimating the effects of the new tax rules include in the Senate health-care bill. The document shows how many different sources the Senate bill would draw on to pay for increasing the number of Americans with health insurance. We won’t repeat the whole list, but here’s how much revenue some of the provisions are estimated to generate over the next decade: Tax on high-end health insurance plans: $149.1 billion Capping flexible spending accounts at $2,500: $14.6 billion Fees for dru... WSJ.com: Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3008056 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:00:10 +0100 3008056 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2967424&cid=t_120281_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fcranham-on-patient-education-explaining-oral-health-function-and-beauty%2F I tell patients that there are three things to focus on. The first is biological issues that cause cavities or gum disease. Our first thing is to diagnose these issues. We know we can’t eliminate bacteria, but we can control it. We can create an environment that can be cleaned by the patient – smooth fillings, no deep periodontal pockets. This helps patients take care of their teeth, so they’re more likely to keep natural teeth for life. Secondly, we must control stress or forces on teeth. There has to be harmony with jaw, muscles, and teeth to distribute forces evenly. As we move the jaws, we want no damaging lateral forces on back teeth. We must establish balance with jaw movement. Lastly, we keep teeth looking natural for “invisible” dentistry. If a patient is unhappy with the... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2967424 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:10:00 +0100 2967424 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2930934&cid=t_120281_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fplastic-surgery-pageant-in-hungary%2F There’s no whispering, questioning or denying at this pageant: yes, the winner did have plastic surgery. So did the runners up, as did everyone else who entered. Miss Plastic Surgery Hungary 2009 is a pageant meant to help show women what plastic surgery can do for a woman and to promote it in a country where cosmetic surgery isn’t a popular option. There were 18 contestants and they had to prove that they had had cosmetic surgery to be eligible; Botox and other types of injections were not considered. While the type of surgery didn’t matter, the majority of the women did have breast enlargements. Others had nose jobs. One had her toes operated on. The winners and prizes? The women weren’t the only ones to receive prizes – their plastic surgeons did too. Among... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2930934 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:20:52 +0100 2930934 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2904848&cid=t_120281_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fcosmetic-surgery-update-your-passport%2F If you’re thinking of having some cosmetic surgery on your face, you may also want to line up a replacement passport when you’re done. After all, if the new you is a big change from the old you, you could end up being held up in passport control if the officers think you may not be who you claim to be. Don’t laugh – it’s happened. It is becoming increasingly popular in China for women to travel to South Korea for cosmetic surgery. Many women go because they want a more “western look” that is attained by rounding out the eyes and slimming the chins. What one particular group of women didn’t count on though, was that when they came home, they didn’t look like themselves anymore. According to news reports, they had to show the customs offi... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2904848 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:29:32 +0100 2904848 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2862635&cid=t_120281_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fclearcorrect-inc-doubles-the-size-of-its-houston-headquarters-due-to-increased-demand-for-its-transparent-orthodontic-aligners%2F Houston, TX – September 29, 2009 – ClearCorrect, Inc. recently completed a major expansion of its corporate headquarters due to the increased demand for its FDA-cleared transparent orthodontic aligners, commonly known as clear braces or invisible braces. “We knew earlier this year that we needed to expand due to the increasing number of orthodontists and general dentists making the switch to ClearCorrect™ due to our affordability and as we do not have a minimum submission policy ,” said ClearCorrect CEO and prominent Houston cosmetic dentist, Dr. Willis Pumphrey. The company was able to maintain its original address at 5200 Mitchelldale Street by acquiring adjacent space when it became available. “This will ensure the seamless expansion and integration of multiple departments, ... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2862635 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:26:19 +0100 2862635 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2793292&cid=t_120281_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Ftop-10-faq%25e2%2580%2599s-about-ace-2009-symposium-on-periodontics-systemic-health%2F 1. Why should I go to this meeting? a. The Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics® (ACE™) is a community of dedicated dental professionals who strive to provide excellent patient care and who, through education, camaraderie, sharing of information & mentoring both in person & online, help each other succeed in the business of dentistry and life. b. The ACE 2009 Symposium on Periodontics & Systemic Health being held November 12-14, 2009 at the Hyatt Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch promises to be our best event to date! 2. Who should attend? a. Ideally, everyone on your team should attend. b. If that’s not realistically possible, then you should consider taking your key team members; those who are early implementers and have the ability to grasp ideas &... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2793292 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:37:08 +0100 2793292 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2807747&cid=t_120281_125_f&fid=38999&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbellevuedentist-cosmetic.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F08%2Fbellevue-dentists-featured-in-doctor-of_27.html DOCTOR OF DENTISTRY FEATURES BELLEVUE DENTISTSBellevue Cosmetic Dentists, Dr Cynthia Pauley and Dr Patricia Pauley, were featured recently on the cover photo and in a six-page article in the national magazine "DOCTOR OF DENTISTRY'. Following is a summary of that article which appeared in Seattle/Western Washington Edition of the magazine.The Bellevue Dentist team at Brookside Dental is a rare family-run practice dedicated to general and cosmetic dentistry and to meeting the needs of every patient with genuine care and excellence. Dr Patricia Pauley and her daughter, Dr Cynthia Pauley, are the only mother-and-daughter dentist team in the Pacific Northwest. These ladies offer more than excellent dentistry, because they provide a level of service and genuineness that makes patients want to vi... Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist Choosing the Best Dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2807747 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:25:00 +0100 2807747 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2727281&cid=t_120281_125_f&fid=38880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brooksidedental.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D540 I just posted an article on Bellevue Dentist extreme makeover smiles on my other blog. (Source: Brookside Dental's Blog) Brookside Dental's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2727281 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:41:02 +0100 2727281 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2691528&cid=t_120281_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2FwwKa9bScEqs%2Finternal-us-technique-treats.html This was suppose to simply be an article review. I was intrigued by the potential of using ultrasound (US) to damage the sweat glands when I read this article in the August issue of Cosmetic Surgery Times. I even went back and read the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Journal article referenced, but I have gotten sidetracked by this photo. It troubles me. See how it is labeled an intra-operative photo? Notice the surgeon is wearing what appears to be a large jeweled ring under her sterile glove. Who wears jewelry in the OR??? That’s not proper sterile technique! Intra-operative photo shows application of internal ultrasound therapy to damage the sweat glands. (Photo credit: Sharon Giese, M.D., F.A.C.S.) In the article Dr. Giese states the procedure uses the heat energy of the ultrasound li... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2691528 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:01:00 +0100 2691528 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2804095&cid=t_120281_125_f&fid=38880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brooksidedental.com%2Fblog%2Fextreme-makeover-smiles-with-bellevue-dentist I just posted an article on Bellevue Dentist extreme makeover smiles on my other blog. (Source: Brookside Dental's Blog) Brookside Dental's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2804095 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 03:38:34 +0100 2804095 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2807749&cid=t_120281_125_f&fid=38999&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbellevuedentist-cosmetic.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F08%2Fbellevue-dentist-extreme-makeover.html BELLEVUE COSMETIC DENTIST ACTUAL PATIENTBellevue Dentist Extreme Makeovers Bellevue Cosmetic Dentistry is an excellent way to create an Extreme Makeover Smile. Changing and improving your smile is one of the easiest methods to improve your overall appearance. A great smile not only looks great but also makes you feel more confident. Cosmetic Dentistry may be able to Help You at Work and in Your Personal Life. A recent study by the Baluke Dental Studios and published in Gallery Dental Smile Designs by Patient News Publishing 2009, indicates how a smile is perceived by people. The study states that Teeth and a Beautiful Smile are among the first things noticed by a stranger. However, it depends on whether women or men are being observed. Additionally, men and women perceive the face and hea... Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist Choosing the Best Dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2807749 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 22:23:00 +0100 2807749 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2654069&cid=t_120281_160_f&fid=38218&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwaronwarts.com%2F2009%2F07%2Fcan-i-get-rid-of-penile-pearly-papules%2F Pearly penile papules are small raised nodules (bumps), usually 1-2 mm in size, which are located around the rim of the penis head in the form of string of pearls.  Usually developing during adolescence, they have been reported in up to 35% of males. Uncircumcised men are more likely to have pearly penile papules.  Very often these lesions are confused with genital warts, although there is no known link between warts and pearly penile papules. Pearly penile papules are NOT cancer and are NOT spread via contact or sex. Most men with penile papules do not seek medical treatment. Men do not need to have them removed but some men feel uncomfortable having spots or dots on the penis.  Some men are worried that a partner my not have sex with them because they look like warts or other sexua... War On Warts blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2654069 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:34:09 +0100 2654069 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2726897&cid=t_120281_72_f&fid=38877&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.laseroffers.com%2F2009%2F07%2Fdo-your-homework-before-cosmetic-surgery%2F I can’t agree more with Dr Christian Jessen in London, who is sad to say that the age of blind trust in your doctor is over: patients must take some responsibility and do their homework before committing to any invasive cosmetic surgery. Read the Warning: Women who look more Crimewatch than Baywatch are being [...]Post from: Aesthetic Laser OffersDo Your Homework Before Cosmetic Surgery (Source: Aesthetic Lasers) Aesthetic Lasers blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2726897 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 21:36:49 +0100 2726897 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2807751&cid=t_120281_125_f&fid=38999&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbellevuedentist-cosmetic.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F07%2Fancient-gem-studded-teeth.html ANCIENT GEM-STUDDED TEETH OF EARLY COSMETIC DENTISTSEARLY COSMETIC DENTISTRYThe glittering teeth (Grills) of some hip-hop stars are not exactly unprecedented. Sophisticated cosmetic dentistry allowed Native Americans to add splash to their teeth as far back as 2,500 years ago, a new study says. Drills made of obsidian were used to embed jewels into the teeth of these ancients. I came across this very interesting article about gem-studded teeth in the Implant blog which I follow. Early Cosmetic Dentists exhibited rather amazing technical skills. Some of the ancient civilizations made false teeth by using beautifully polished abalone shells made into an elongated triangular shape that had the pointed end notched. These new notched teeth were then hammered into the jaw bone with multiple teet... Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist Choosing the Best Dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2807751 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 01:48:00 +0100 2807751 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2804096&cid=t_120281_125_f&fid=38880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brooksidedental.com%2Fblog%2Fbellevue-dentist-implants-for-a-beautiful-smile IMPLANT DENTISTRY FOR BEAUTIFUL SMILES BELLEVUE DENTIST IMPLANTS My most recent article is about Dentistry Implants. A summary is: Dental Implants are changing how beautiful new smiles are created for people. Dental bridges used to be the standard restorative dental treatment when a tooth or two was missing and they are still used in many instances. However, people are discovering that dental implants are more comfortable and natural feeling than bridges or dentures in most cases. The entire article may be viewed at my other Bellevue Cosmetic Dentistry Blog. If you are interested in a consultation to discuss dental implants with one of the cosmetic dentists at Brookside Dental in Bellevue, WA, please call 425-643-2818 or email our office at info@brooksidedental.com. (Source: Brookside Den... Brookside Dental's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2804096 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:05:46 +0100 2804096 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2807752&cid=t_120281_125_f&fid=38999&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbellevuedentist-cosmetic.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F07%2Fdental-implants-help-bellevue-dentist.html DENTAL IMPLANTS CREATE A BEAUTIFUL SMILE BELLEVUE COSMETIC DENTISTS CREATE BEAUTIFUL SMILES Dental Implants are changing how Bellevue Dentists are able to create beautiful new smiles for people. Dental bridges used to be the standard restorative dental treatment when a tooth or two was missing and they are still used in many instances. However, with dental implants, people are discovering they are more comfortable and natural feeling than bridges in many cases. Amazingly, dental implants can be used in large numbers and throughout the mouth often replacing the need for dentures or partial dentures. Dental Implants are giving people the confidence to eat, speak, laugh and enjoy life. Dental implants are designed to provide a foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel and function like... Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist Choosing the Best Dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2807752 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:52:00 +0100 2807752 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2584180&cid=t_120281_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2FbEvQX8fsVos%2Fuse-of-zafirlukast-for-capsular.html Conclusions Zafirlukast appears effective in treating early capsular contracture after primary submuscular breast augmentation using saline-filled, smooth-walled implants. Further prospective studies with control groups and long-term follow-up will be needed to address many unanswered questions, including whether leukotriene inhibitors have long-term effects on capsular contracture following breast augmentation. If this patient and I decide to proceed with zafirlukast treatment, I will be sure she is aware of the potential side effects (minor and major) of the drug.   For photos of a removed capsule and implant check here.   REFERENCES 1.  A new treatment for capsular contracture. (Letter to the editor);  Aesthetic Surg. J. 2002; 21: 164-165; Schlesinger SL and Heck... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2584180 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:01:00 +0100 2584180 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2804097&cid=t_120281_125_f&fid=38880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brooksidedental.com%2Fblog%2Fbellevue-cosmetic-dentist-blogs COSMETIC DENTISTRY BLOGS BROOKSIDE DENTAL LOGO Cosmetic Dentists at Brookside Dental Bellevue, WA, have started a new blog on various aspects of cosmetic dentistry. The new blog and its posts can be seen at our NEW BELLEVUE DENTIST BLOG where various aspects of creating beautiful smiles and keeping healthy teeth will be discussed. The new dental blog starts with an article on How to Choose a Cosmetic Dentist, discusses the use of Porcelain Veneers, discusses how a new smile can be created using tooth-colored Bonded Fillings, and a Cosmetic Dentistry Smile Video have been discussed so far in the new blog. Other interesting dental blogs that Brookside Dental has been following are the Dental Implant Blog which is full great dentistry and dental management information and the South Florida Sm... Brookside Dental's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2804097 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:44:55 +0100 2804097