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Ironing out the Origins of Wrinkles, Creases and Folds
Engineers have mapped out
the amounts of compression
required to cause wrinkles,
creases, and folds to form
in rubbery materials. The
findings could help
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Repairing the Nose After Skin Cancer in Just One Step
A new reconstruction
technique allows surgeons to
recreate a functioning
nostril after removing skin
cancer from the nose. The
technique takes only one
... > full story
To Make Old Skin Cells Act Young Again, Boost Their Surroundings
As we get older, the
trillions of cells in our
body do too. And like us,
they become less resilient
and able to weather the
stress of everyday life. Our
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Hubble Sees a Spiral Within a Spiral
NASA's Hubble Space
Telescope captured a new
image of the spiral galaxy
known as ESO 498-G5. One
interesting feature of this
galaxy is that its spiral
arms wind all the way into
... > full story
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Gene Therapies for Regenerative Surgery Are Getting Closer
May 29, 2013 — Experimental genetic techniques may one day provide plastic and reconstructive surgeons with an invaluable tool—the ability to promote growth of the patient's own tissues for reconstructive ... > full story -
Cosmetic Breast Implants May Adversely Affect Survival in Women Who Develop Breast Cancer
April 30, 2013 — Cosmetic breast implants seem to adversely affect the survival of women who are subsequently diagnosed with breast cancer, finds a small ... > full story -
Facial Dog Bites in Children May Require Repeated Plastic Surgery
April 22, 2013 — Dog bites to the face are a relatively common injury in young children, and often require repeated plastic surgery procedures to deal with persistent scarring, according to a new ... > full story -
Clinical Trials for Cellulite Treatment on the Horizon
April 16, 2013 — Projected to start in the second half of 2013, researchers plan to begin phase IIa placebo-controlled clinical trials using a drug treatment method developed here to treat cellulite. The treatment ... > full story -
Gynecomastia Has Psychological Impact on Adolescent Boys, Researchers Report
April 2, 2013 — Persistent breast enlargement (gynecomastia) negatively affects self-esteem and other areas of mental and emotional health in adolescent males, researchers ... > full story -
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Why People Put Themselves Under the Knife: Plastic Surgery Makes People Happy
March 11, 2013 — Scientists have investigated the psychological effects of plastic surgery on approximately 550 patients. Patients demonstrated more enjoyment of life, satisfaction and self-esteem after their ... > full story -
Face Transplantation Calls for 'Reverse Craniofacial Planning'
December 10, 2012 — As surgical teams gain experience with facial transplantation, a careful approach to planning based on the principles of craniofacial surgery can help to maximize patient outcomes in terms of facial ... > full story -
Poor and Often Inaccurate Web Info on 'Designer Vagina' Procedures
November 21, 2012 — The quality of internet information available for women opting for 'designer vagina' procedures is 'poor,' and in some cases, inaccurate, reveals a small ... > full story -
Triclosan in Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Can Increase Allergy Risk
November 14, 2012 — Triclosan - an antibacterial chemical found in toothpaste and other products - can contribute to an increased risk of allergy development in ... > full story -
Precision-Guided Needle Used to Glue Shut Dangerous and Disfiguring Blood Vessel Growth
November 9, 2012 — Using a rarely performed technique, imaging specialists and surgeons have successfully used precision, image-guided technology to glue shut a tangle of abnormal blood vessel growths in a 43-year-old ... > full story
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