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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

Are you Happy Aging or just Anti-Aging? Self confident and vivacious women of today embrace their maturity with love, acceptance and nurturing self-care - - a beauty secret that goes far beyond any cosmetics.True beauty comes from within and is a reflection of our physical, mental and emotional health. The power to regenerate and to slow the aging process lies within our cells. … [Read more...]

SATURDAY, Jan. 8 (HealthDayNews) -- When you head outdoors this winter with your skis, skates or snowshoes, don't forget the sunscreen. "Winter sports enthusiasts can face just as much risk of sunburn as summer sunbathers when exposed skin isn't protected," Noreen Nicol, chief clinical officer at National Jewish Medical and Research Center, said in a prepared … [Read more...]

Escape the stresses of the economic downturn with an uplifting 90-minute aromatherapy massage for the price of two drinks A good bet for thrifty spa goers is to visit either an independent day spa that has competitive offers or to use the extensive facilities of a destination spa but on a day package. This allows you to make use of most of the pools and thermal suites (often … [Read more...]

A study of the benefits of a Manitoba company’s flax-enriched nutrition bar stands to redefine the term “flaxen-haired.” According to the Flax Council of Canada, which backed the study through its FC2015 Inc. subsidiary, a nutrition bar not yet on the market “will increase the lustre, shine and overall condition” of women’s hair. The snack food is made by Glanbia … [Read more...]

VANCOUVER, Canada (AFP) — Magazine stories about breast implants, nose jobs and liposuction too often downplay the psychological risks, including suicide, of invasive cosmetic surgery, reports a Canadian study. Surgery is portrayed as part of a "normal" beauty regime in best-selling North American women's magazines, in stories alongside clothing and diet advice, researcher … [Read more...]

You no longer have to suffer the high price of a day spa or the low quality of a discount nail salon. The new breed of nail salon offers an environment in which quality of service and ambience are impeccable but prices are reasonable. Flora Fingertip Beauty Nail Salon's warm ambience relaxes and soothes the mind immediately when you walk through the door. Tucked away on … [Read more...]

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Eyedrops made from a person's own serum are superior to artificial tear preparations for relieving signs and symptoms of severe dry eye disease, according to results of a study. This study indicates that so-called autologous serum "contains essential components" for maintaining eye surface health, Dr. Takashi Kojima, who led the study, said in an … [Read more...]

New York, NY - March 11, 2005 - Exposure to ultraviolet radiation, especially without sunscreen protection, can affect the skin in various ways. UV radiation from the sun triggers the formation of oxygen free radicals that damage tissue fibers that hold the skin together. When these fibers are damaged, the skin becomes thinned out, losing its suppleness and strength. If left … [Read more...]

When the air outside is chilly and low on humidity, and the air inside is heated and dry, you have a recipe for chapped skin and cracked lips, dermatologists say. To prevent scaling, flaking and itching, pay special attention to your skin during the cold months by applying a cream-based moisturizer every day, recommends Dr. Anjali Dahiya, a dermatologist at the Iris Cantor … [Read more...]

Dirty needles may be the chief health concern with tattoos, but preliminary research suggests the inks used to make the body art may harbor potentially toxic heavy metals. In an analysis of 17 tattoo inks from five manufacturers, researchers found evidence of a number of different metals, such as nickel and copper, in the products. It's unclear how much metal may be in the … [Read more...]

MADRID, Spain - Vanesa Lopez looked at the mannequin in the store window and burst out laughing. It was mostly leg, impossibly long and thin, with shorts hugging a tiny waist and a frilly top on delicate shoulders. “That’s out of my league,” said Lopez, a 30-year-old interior decorator with a medium build. “You see it and say, ‘Wow, I’d like to look like that.”’ Such … [Read more...]

NEW YORK: Like it or not, slick shape is the best for health. A new study has found that the type of fat responsible for producing the pear shape showed off by celebrities like Beyonce and Jennifer Lopez can actually protect women from a number of serious diseases. Researchers at Harvard Medical School have carried out the study and found that buttock and hip fat may help … [Read more...]

A chewing gum which the makers say can help enhance the size, shape and tone of the breasts has proved to be a big hit in Japan. B2Up says its Bust-Up gum, when chewed three or four times a day, can also help improve circulation, reduce stress and fight ageing. The gum works by slowly releasing compounds contained in an extract from a plant called Pueraria mirifica. In theory, … [Read more...]

new warning label on Botox and Botox Cosmetics in Canada that advises the toxin can spread to other parts of the body, to potentially fatal effect, has been met by a decided absence of brow-furrowing among those who use the drug cosmetically, and not only because their foreheads can’t move. They’re confident that the revised monograph issued this week that states possible … [Read more...]

Danger: Beauty can be bad for your health. Two French doctors have been on trial in Bordeaux this week, accused of negligence in cosmetic operations which went wrong. In one case, a specialist cosmetic surgeon is accused in a civil action of pressing ahead with a liposuction and stomach-reduction operation despite unacceptably high risks. His patient, a 55-year-old woman, died … [Read more...]

Most people considering cosmetic surgery don't want to radically alter their appearance, says a new study by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Instead, they just want to enhance their appearance with natural-looking improvements. In other words: they don't want a total nose job, but a simple tuck that conceals excess skin flaps under the chin would be … [Read more...]

MONDAY, Dec. 21 (HealthDay News) -- Women with facial proportions that are closest to average are considered the most beautiful by their peers, research suggests. Researchers from the University of California San Diego and the University of Toronto asked college students to view digital photos of women's faces that were identical except for slight alterations in certain … [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...]