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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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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 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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]