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Illicit Cosmetic Silicone Injections Carry Lethal Consequences
November 29, 2006 — Liquid silicone, which is often used for breast augmentation and other cosmetic procedures, can cause respiratory failure if not injected properly by a licensed physician. A study of individuals who ... > full story -
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Highly Concentrated Botulinum Preparation For Cosmetic Injections Can Result In Severe Illness
November 26, 2006 — An examination of four cases of botulism following cosmetic injections to the face indicates that the adults received a highly concentrated, unlicensed preparation that resulted in toxin levels up to ... > full story -
High-Resolution CT Scan Modeling For Creating Facial Implants Aids In Facial Reconstruction Surgery
November 20, 2006 — A preliminary study suggests that high-resolution computed tomography modeling allows surgeons to custom-design acrylic implants prior to reconstructive surgery for patients with severe defects in ... > full story -
Research Finds Shorter-Course Radiation Treatment Safe For Breast Cancer
November 8, 2006 — External-beam radiation therapy for early-stage breast cancer can be delivered safely and in a shorter course that eliminates as much as two weeks from conventional treatment, finds a Fox Chase ... > full story -
Breast Cancer Patients May Benefit From New Accelerated Treatment
October 31, 2006 — Women with early-stage breast cancer may benefit from a new, accelerated approach to radiation therapy making their course of treatment shorter, according to a new study released today in the ... > full story -
Some Patients Stop Needing Antidepressant Medication After Having Plastic Surgery
October 9, 2006 — It has been proven that plastic surgery can improve self-esteem, but can it also act as a natural mood enhancer? A significant number of patients stopped taking antidepressant medication after ... > full story -
Safer Than Sun, More Natural Looking Than Sunless Tanners: Topical Treatment May Be The Next Advance In Tanning
September 26, 2006 — An organic compound that creates a realistic beachy glow while inducing a natural sun block effect in your skin may be just around the corner, as scientists at the University of Kentucky are testing ... > full story -
Same Mortality But Higher Suicide Rate Among Women With Breast Implants
September 20, 2006 — A study conducted among 24,600 women by two Université Laval Faculty of Medicine researchers and their colleagues from the Canadian Public Health Agency and Cancer Care Ontario concludes that ... > full story -
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Nasal Plastic Surgery Improves Airway Function
September 18, 2006 — Nasal plastic surgery appears to improve nasal airway function in patients with severe nasal obstructions, according to a report in the September/October issue of Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, ... > full story -
Improved Treatment For Infants With Misshapen Heads
September 6, 2006 — One child in 2,000 in the United States has a misshapen head resulting from a birth defect in which the bones of the skull prematurely close. The condition, called craniosynostosis, can constrict ... > full story
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