Women Beauty

One Donor Cornea Solves Pair of Eye Problems Reported February 3, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New surgical strategies use a single donor cornea to help two patients with different cornea diseases. The new approach restored good vision to patients who had Fuchs’ dystrophy (degeneration of certain corneal cells) and keratoconus (thin, cone-shaped cornea), and also … [Read more...]

Mud and spas become healthy resources for Turkish tourismReported April 01, 2009 ANTALYA - Millons of tourists rush to Turkey ever year, and not all of them are choosing the country for its bright sun, long beaches, hospitable people and fairly economic travel deals. For a growing number of tourists, medical procedures are the main reason why they travel, and Turkey … [Read more...]

New epidemic of a new time: Cosmetic surgeryReported March 30, 2009 ANKARA - An ever growing list of people opting to have cosmetic surgery multiple times has been linked to continuous media dissemination of a standardized form of beauty, says a specialist in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Beauty is not in the eye of the beholder any more. As the media has exposed a … [Read more...]

Internal bra gives women a permanent lift, claims surgeon Reported November 23, 2009 Many women would love to have shapely breasts without needing the help of a bra. Now plastic surgeons have made that possible by developing an internal bra to permanently lift and shape. The first woman to have internal bra fitted had her operation three weeks ago … [Read more...]

How skin lightening takes its toll on your health Reported September 25, 2008 Walking around town will reveal just how low some women think of their natural black skin complexion. They strive to achieve a lighter skin complexion because they think that the lighter their skin complexions are, the better and … [Read more...]

'Botax' could create a few more wrinkles Reported November 28, 2009 As Regina Cardona sits in the examination room of Las Vegas cosmetic surgeon Dr. Samir Pancholi, she says few people believe her when she reveals she's 36 years old. Even fewer, she grins, believe her when she discloses her "child" is nearly old enough to drink alcohol legally. "And I'd like to keep it … [Read more...]

Beauty at The Speed of Light October 27, 2005   Patients now demand the 'natural' look. Recent advances in cosmetic and laser surgery have not just been about new techniques but also a refinement in how those techniques are used. Gone are the days when patients are willing to put up with months of redness for better skin. Public demand has driven improvements in skin … [Read more...]

  Basking at the beach or hitting the tanning bed may be relaxing, but it can do serious damage to your skin. More than 1 million people this year will be diagnosed with skin cancer, and the number of cases has tripled in women under 40 over the last three decades. There are more new skin cancer cases each year than breast, prostate, lung and colon cancer … [Read more...]

It has been one of the biggest boom industries of the past few years. But now woman are being urged to curb their enthusiasm for turning back time with cosmetic procedures and embrace their natural looks. A series of books are being released which say there is too much pressure on women to make themselves look younger with drastic remedies such as facelifts, tummy tucks … [Read more...]

Roker makes beauty call on Miss USA Reported July 12, 2005 By RICHARD HUFF DAILY NEWS TV EDITOR Miss USA 2006, Tara Elizabeth Conner, celebrates her win. Until recently, the only chicken cutlets Al Roker knew about went on a grill. He now also knows that the rubber, removable breast enhancers used in beauty … [Read more...]

Tricia Heiser, 34, lost more than 80 pounds two years ago. Although she worked out with a personal trainer daily and slimmed down from a size 1X blouse to a medium, her flabby arms remained a source of embarrassment. "I want to wear strapless dresses and spaghetti straps and bathing suits and feel comfortable," she said. "I think I like the winter season better because I can … [Read more...]

How much damage have you done to your hair? Let's face it; we all take our hair through the wringer. Conditioners are supposed to protect our hair and reverse some of the damage. Now, however, new research has found a better way for conditioners to do the job. Americans spend more than 1 billion dollars a year on conditioners. How do you know which one really works for you? … [Read more...]

Beauty Foods: How Diet Can Improve Appearance Reported December 02, 2005 By Jennifer Grossman   The old adage, “you are what you eat,” is getting a 21st century makeover. Until recently, most dietary advice has focused on weight management and disease prevention.  That focus is now expanding to specifically look at how … [Read more...]

Delayed reactions from popular dermal fillers, injected into the skin for wrinkle reduction, may be underestimated, putting many women at risk for adverse events, such as scarring, Bell's palsy, and lumpy faces. According to statistics from the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Millions of people seek skin treatments every year from dermal fillers. The FDA has … [Read more...]

A new study from Germany and France is suggesting that supplements containing flaxseed and borage oil can protect the skin from mild irritation, and improve skin health from within. The oils, which are rich in omega 3 and omega 6 (respectively), can also decrease skin roughness and scaling. These results were published in the British Journal of Nutrition. The growing … [Read more...]

The twin exhibitions Beautyworld Middle East, and Wellness & Spas Middle East will begin tomorrow (Sunday) at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre and will run till May 20. The events will witness leading manufacturers, suppliers of beauty equipment, cosmetics, fragrance and beauty products, wellness and spa products, and fitness services and … [Read more...]

  NUTLEY, N.J. -- Women who have survived cancer have a new resource to help them reclaim their physical confidence and emotional well-being. In recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Roche is sponsoring the launch of “Mirror, Mirror On the Wall, How Do I Feel Underneath it All?(TM),” an initiative that combines a specialized fashion program with … [Read more...]

We see one or two hair extension techniques taking the forefront lead. Victoria Beckham, Jordan and even Jennifer Aniston have used what is know as the strand by strand hot bond hair fusion technique, but what is it exactly? why is it so popular and what makes the media report that hair extensions damage your hair? Recently it was reported that Kate Beckinsale, Victoria … [Read more...]

Nails Can Be Beasts As Well as Beauties Published Tuesday, November 8, 2005 You don't have to look far -at the hands (and feet) of women in all walks of life, at the displays in every pharmacy, at the nail salons that have proliferated around the country -- to realize that nails are in. There are more … [Read more...]

Women's skin ages faster than men's, according to a German study using a new laser-based technique to measure damage from sun exposure and aging. The study, published in Optics Letters, a journal of the Optical Society of America, was based on a new technique in which doctors shine pulses of infrared laser light to look at the deeper layers of the skin and measure … [Read more...]

Women who use lipsticks are at risk of getting cancer because research in recent times has revealed that some lipsticks that contain lead can be poisonous when absorbed into the tissues of the lips. Lead, the experts say, can cause renal failure as a result of the kidneys becoming dysfunctional. The Mt Sinai Hospital in Toronto, Canada which posted the findings on the … [Read more...]

Brazil opens a 'green' Fashion Week July 10, 2007 Sao Paulo's Fashion Week, Latin America's biggest couture event, got underway on Wednesday featuring eye-catching confections and celebrating the theme of ecological awareness. Nearly 50 designers incorporated environmental themes into their collections for this year's edition of the … [Read more...]

We see one or two hair extension techniques taking the forefront lead. Victoria Beckham, Jordan and even Jennifer Aniston have used what is know as the strand by strand hot bond hair fusion technique, but what is it exactly? why is it so popular and what makes the media report that hair extensions damage your hair? Recently it was reported that Kate Beckinsale, Victoria … [Read more...]

Washington, Nov 22 (ANI): Women who are exposed to hairspray during the early stages of pregnancy are more than twice as likely to give birth to a son with the genital birth defect hypospadias, according to a new study. The research has been published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives. The study is the first to show a significant link between hairspray and … [Read more...]

Staying out of the sun is a really good way to avoid skin cancer. But that doesn't matter to the many people—you know who you are—who want to be tan. Researchers in Southern California tried another approach: telling college students that UV light can make your skin age faster, on the theory that people care more about their appearance than the abstract risk of skin cancer. … [Read more...]

ATLANTA: Lipsticks tested by a US consumer rights group found that more than half contained lead and some popular brands including Cover Girl, L’Oreal and Christian Dior had more lead than others, the group said on Thursday. The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics said tests on 33 brand-name red lipsticks by the Bodycote Testing Group in Santa Fe Spring, California, found that 61% … [Read more...]

Canadian Minister of Health announces information on the Scientific Advisory Panel on breast implantsTuesday, 12-Apr-2005 Canadian Health Minister Ujjal Dosanjh, has announced the details of the March 22 and 23 Scientific Advisory Panel on Breast Implants meeting, including the names of the panellists and the mandate of the Panel. "There … [Read more...]