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'Advances and Refinements' in Neuromodulators for Facial Rejuvenation

Sep. 29, 2016 — Plastic surgeons have a range of effective products and minimally invasive techniques for patients seeking to reverse the signs of facial aging. A review and update on facial rejuvenation using ... read more

Researchers Uncover the Skin Barrier

Sep. 27, 2016 — Researchers can now explain how the properties of the skin change depending on the environment. The new findings explain, among other things, why people don’t dehydrate in ... read more

New Method to Predict Skin Stretchiness Could Help Burn Victims Grow New Skin

Sep. 22, 2016 — A method to measure the limit to which human skin can be stretched has been developed by researchers, which could help to grow new skin for burn ... read more

Concerns Over Glutathione Skin Bleaching in the UK

Aug. 31, 2016 — Skin bleaching with the use of glutathione is on the rise, despite the potential ethical issues and adverse side effects associated with the practice, warns a doctor from ... read more

Indoor Tanning: Women Say No to Total Ban, Yes to Stricter Policies

Aug. 15, 2016 — Most young adult women who regularly visit indoor tanning salons support the introduction of policies to make it safer, but are against a total ban, a new study concludes. The findings are good news ... read more

Scar Treatments Can Improve Patients' Quality of Life

July 28, 2016 — Scarring can have a profound impact on patients. Fortunately, dermatologists have developed an improved understanding of the biology of scarring, allowing them to provide more effective treatment ... read more

Americans Worried About Using Gene Editing, Brain Chip Implants and Synthetic Blood

July 26, 2016 — Many in the general public think scientific and technological innovations bring helpful change to society, but they are more concerned than excited ... read more

Evidence Insufficient to Make Recommendation Regarding Visual Skin Examination by a Clinician

July 26, 2016 — The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has concluded that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of ... read more

Indoor Tanning Rates Among New Jersey Teens Remain Stable Following State Enactment of Under Age 17 Ban

July 20, 2016 — Research shows no significant decline in indoor tanning rates among children under age 17 following a ban on such use in New Jersey enacted in 2013. ... read more

First-of-Its-Kind Procedure Combines Scalp, Skull, Kidney and Pancreas Transplant

May 27, 2016 — Simultaneous transplantation of a "composite" skull and scalp flap plus a kidney and pancreas -- all from the same donor -- provided excellent ... read more

Common Houseplants Could Make Nail Salons Safer

Diabetes Drug Could Eliminate Insulin Injections

Newest High-Tech Eye Hospital Readies for Takeoff

Human Skin Cells Used in Animal-Free Cosmetic Tests

The Next Frontier in Facial Plastic, Reconstructive Surgery

Aug. 11, 2016 — Is regenerative medicine the next frontier in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery? Researchers explored that question in a new review ... read more

Artificial Skin Tests for Stopping Sun Damage

Aug. 10, 2016 — Sunbathing without sunscreen can be dangerous. But it's not just your skin you need to be worried about: some substances in drugs, cosmetics and medicinal herbs can be toxic to the skin when ... read more

Wearable Technology Gets Good Ratings from Plastic Surgeons

June 29, 2016 — Plastic surgeons see some clear advantages of using Google Glass in the operating room, reports a new ... read more

Topical Skin Creams Effective to Treat Superficial Basal Cell Carcinoma

June 2, 2016 — Basal cell carcinoma is one of the most common cancers and its incidence is increasing worldwide, putting a significant burden on health services. Topical treatments are available for superficial ... read more

Full-Incision Facelift Superior to Short-Scar in Neck Region, Study in Multiples Shows

May 25, 2016 — Facelift patients who wish to avoid the dreaded 'turkey wattle' neckline years later should undergo a full-incision surgical technique instead of a short-scar method, according to novel new ... read more

Burn Injuries: Better Methods of Treatment Using Soluble Factors from Irradiated White Blood Cells

May 12, 2016 — Extensive burn injuries are usually treated by transplanting layers of skin from other parts of the body. Although this is a commonly used method, the wounds do not always heal completely. A research ... read more

Math, Not Skin, May Be a Better Way to Help Researchers Test Consumer Products, Study Shows

May 10, 2016 — Researchers are presenting collaborative research on the use of mathematical methods for understanding the transportation of chemical compounds in biological tissues, like the skin. This could lead ... read more

Staging System to Explain Complexity, Manage Expectations in Revision Rhinoplasty

May 5, 2016 — Can a staging system -- much like one used to classify cancerous tumors -- help facial plastic surgery patients understand the complexity of their revision rhinoplasty and help to manage their ... read more

'Machine Learning' May Contribute to New Advances in Plastic Surgery

Apr. 29, 2016 — With an ever-increasing volume of electronic data being collected by the healthcare system, researchers are exploring the use of machine learning -- a subfield of artificial intelligence -- to ... read more

Surgery for Chronic Temporal Headaches: Simplified Approach Shows Good Results

Apr. 29, 2016 — A modified surgical technique may provide a simpler approach to the surgical treatment for one type of chronic headache, according to new ... read more

Stem Cell Study Finds Mechanism That Controls Skin and Hair Color

Apr. 28, 2016 — A pair of molecular signals controls skin and hair color in mice and humans -- and could be targeted by new drugs to treat skin pigment disorders like vitiligo, according to a new ... read more

New Pathways That Control Skin Tanning, Lightening

Apr. 26, 2016 — New research has uncovered cellular pathways in skin pigment cells that are activated by estrogen and progesterone, and also identified synthetic hormone derivatives that specifically influence the ... read more

Protective Mastectomies That Preserve Nipple Safe for Women at High Breast Cancer Risk

Apr. 14, 2016 — Protective mastectomies that preserve the nipple and surrounding skin prevent breast cancer as effectively as more invasive surgeries for women with a genetic mutation called BRCA that raises their ... read more

Ibuprofen Doesn't Increase Bleeding Risk After Plastic Surgery

Mar. 31, 2016 — Patients are often instructed not to take ibuprofen and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) before or after surgery because of increased bleeding risk. But available evidence suggests ... read more

Tying Lipstick Smears from Crime Scenes to Specific Brands

Mar. 14, 2016 — It's a common TV show trope: detectives find a lipstick mark at a crime scene, they send a sample to the lab, and suddenly they have a lead. Real-life analyses aren't nearly as fast or ... read more

Ultrasonic Surgery Reduces Pain, Swelling After Chin Surgery

Mar. 11, 2016 — For patients undergoing plastic surgery of the chin (genioplasty), the use of ultrasonic 'piezosurgery' equipment reduces trauma, pain, and swelling, compared to traditional surgical ... read more

Revision Rates, Patient Characteristics in Those Undergoing Septorhinoplasty

Mar. 10, 2016 — The overall revision rate for septorhinoplasty (a surgical procedure to fix the nose and nasal septum) was low at 3.3 percent although certain patient characteristics were associated with an ... read more

Body Satisfaction Examined in American Study of Men

Mar. 8, 2016 — A psychologist has just published the results of a national study examining how men feel about their bodies and their attractiveness. Long thought to be an issue primarily faced by women, body ... read more

Liposomes Cannot Penetrate the Skin

Mar. 7, 2016 — Researchers show once and for all that liposomes cannot function as carriers transporting active agents into the skin. The research group is the first in the world to use a special microscope, called ... read more

Dermatology: Patients Have Many Reasons to Love Lasers

Mar. 4, 2016 — From removing birthmarks to reducing wrinkles, dermatologists can use laser treatments to help patients in more ways than ever. Thanks to recent advances in laser technology, experienced ... read more

Thursday, August 11, 2016

The next frontier in facial plastic, reconstructive surgery

Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Artificial skin tests for stopping sun damage

Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Wearable technology gets good ratings from plastic surgeons

Thursday, June 2, 2016

Topical skin creams effective to treat superficial basal cell carcinoma

Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Full-incision facelift superior to short-scar in neck region, study in multiples shows

Thursday, May 12, 2016

Burn injuries: Better methods of treatment using soluble factors from irradiated white blood cells

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Math, not skin, may be a better way to help researchers test consumer products, study shows

Thursday, May 5, 2016

Staging system to explain complexity, manage expectations in revision rhinoplasty

Friday, April 29, 2016

Thursday, April 28, 2016

Stem cell study finds mechanism that controls skin and hair color

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

New pathways that control skin tanning, lightening

Thursday, April 14, 2016

Protective mastectomies that preserve nipple safe for women at high breast cancer risk

Thursday, March 31, 2016

Ibuprofen doesn't increase bleeding risk after plastic surgery

Monday, March 14, 2016

Tying lipstick smears from crime scenes to specific brands

Friday, March 11, 2016

Ultrasonic surgery reduces pain, swelling after chin surgery

Thursday, March 10, 2016

Revision rates, patient characteristics in those undergoing septorhinoplasty

Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Body satisfaction examined in American study of men

Monday, March 7, 2016

Liposomes cannot penetrate the skin

Friday, March 4, 2016

Dermatology: Patients have many reasons to love lasers

Thursday, March 3, 2016

Using streaming online media to learn new surgical techniques

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Friday, February 26, 2016

Scientists make significant anti-aging breakthrough

Thursday, February 25, 2016

Annual plastic surgery statistics reflect the changing face of plastic surgery

Friday, January 29, 2016

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Monday, January 4, 2016

With Botox 'chemodenervation' dermal fillers last longer

Monday, December 21, 2015

Drawing the line on tanning bed use by teens

Friday, November 13, 2015

'You can always look better:' On norms and ideals in dental care

Thursday, October 29, 2015

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Botox may prevent irregular heartbeat after bypass surgery

Thursday, October 15, 2015

Self-esteem among young women undergoing facial plastic surgery in China

Monday, October 12, 2015

Beauty patch is applicable from skincare to medical patches

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Monday, September 28, 2015

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Dermatologists share tips to stop nail biting

Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Hysterectomy can be safely combined with cosmetic surgery for 'hanging abdomen'

Monday, August 31, 2015

Brush-off: Researchers devise a hairbrush that's easy to clean

Thursday, August 27, 2015

Safety of microfocused ultrasound with visualization in darker skin types

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Millions of plastic particles exist in cosmetic products

Thursday, August 6, 2015

Researchers identify drug candidate for skin, hair regeneration in scarred burn and trauma victims

Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Injection that destroys fat cells may offer option to surgery for double chin, plastic surgeons say

Monday, August 3, 2015

New, alternative procedure to radical mastectomy propsed

Thursday, July 30, 2015

Friday, July 10, 2015

Study finds variation in rates of secondary cleft lip, palate surgery

Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Indoor tanning rates drop among US adults

Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Medical tourism: Implications for patients, health systems

Monday, June 29, 2015

Most plastic surgeons now use fat grafting as part of facelift surgery

Friday, June 26, 2015

Action spectrum of sun skin damage documented

Thursday, June 18, 2015

Cosmetic lip surgery may ease facial paralysis, small study suggests

Thursday, June 11, 2015

Probing ways to convince young women not to use indoor tanning

Monday, June 1, 2015

Massive weight loss fuels surge in plastic surgery

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Thursday, May 21, 2015

Pliability, elasticity of skin increase following wrinkle treatment with Botox

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Most Americans don't use sunscreen, study shows

Thursday, April 30, 2015

Monday, April 20, 2015

Frequent indoor tanning among teens shows correlation with smoking, social media use

Thursday, April 16, 2015

Botox makes unnerving journey into our nervous system

Monday, April 13, 2015

Suntanned in paradise? Researcher explores why some people risk skin cancer

Friday, April 10, 2015

Enzyme in cosmetic products can act as allergen via the skin

Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Researchers list reasons why the U. S. Surgeon General should announce that UV tanning causes skin cancer

Monday, March 30, 2015

Thursday, March 19, 2015

Breast implants could become safer thanks to cell-friendly surface

Thursday, March 5, 2015

Botox to improve smiles in children with facial paralysis

Monday, March 2, 2015

New research aims to refine increasingly popular plastic surgery procedures: Buttock augmentation and vaginal rejuvenation surgery

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Needle-free vaccination: How scientists ask skin cells for help

Thursday, January 29, 2015

Facelift surgery after massive weight loss poses challenges

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Best practices for ingrown hair or 'razor bumps'

Thursday, January 15, 2015

Good Cosmetic Results, Safety with Liposculpture of the Hips, Flanks and Thighs

Monday, December 29, 2014

Complications after thigh lift surgery common, but usually minor

Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Trends in indoor tanning among U.S. high school students

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Airline pilots can be exposed to cockpit radiation similar to tanning beds

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Scientist finds genetic wrinkle to block sun-induced skin aging

Monday, December 15, 2014

Injuries from indoor tanning include burns, passing out, eye injuries

Thursday, November 27, 2014

Long-term complication rate low in nose job using patient's own rib cartilage

Monday, November 24, 2014

Study shows mental health impact of breast size differences in teens

Friday, November 21, 2014

Nail stem cells prove more versatile than press-ons

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Laser for tattoo removal appears to improve facial acne scarring

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Safest cosmetic surgery procedures: National study offers broad evidence of safety for minimally invasive procedures

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Elderly face no added risk from cosmetic surgery, study finds

Monday, November 3, 2014

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Availability of tanning beds on, near college campuses

Monday, October 27, 2014

When it comes to plastic surgery for children, earlier is better

Saturday, October 11, 2014

Body contouring after bariatric surgery helps obese patients keep weight off

Thursday, October 2, 2014

Socioeconomic factors, fashion trends linked to increase in melanoma

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Giving botox a safer facelift: Structures of botulinum neurotoxins studied

Thursday, September 25, 2014

Massive weight loss increases risk of complications in body-shaping surgery

Monday, September 15, 2014

UT Southwestern one of two institutions to offer innovative four-flap microsurgery approach to breast reconstruction