Monthly Archives: January 2011

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Jan

Non-Surgical Brow Lift “Ultherapy” Grows in Popularity

Published: January 22, 2011

While many non-invasive surgical procedures catch on quickly and fade just as soon, Ultherapy, a skin tightening treatment that gained traction in 2010, only seems to be growing in popularity among doctors and patients. The treatment, which has garnered praise in print publications like The New York Times and on popular television shows like The...

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15

Jan

Study Underway on New Hair Loss Treatment

Published: January 15, 2011

Hot on the heels of fuller eyelashes becoming a trend in cosmetic treatments, according to the New York Times, Latisse, a topical treatment that can help you grow fuller lashes is being tested as a treatment for patients with alopecia. Though many individuals use Latisse to attain “disco-ready lashes without using falsies,” the new clinical...

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9

Jan

PIP Breast Implant Removal

Published: January 9, 2011

This week the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) supported the French government’s recommendation that all women who received the faulty, Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) breast implants should have them removed or exchanged. Estimates are that around 30,000-40,000 European women have had the PIP manufactured breast implants,...

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8

Jan

Botox Maker Sees an Uptick in Cosmetic Sales

Published: January 8, 2011

Shoppers are returning to optional goods and services, like designer jewelry and cosmetic procedures as the economy begins to show signs of a rebound, according to a Wall Street Journal article. While lower-income individuals may still be shying away from “elective” spending, those whose investments are looking up in Grand Rapids and the rest...

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Jan

Cosmetic Procedures May Help Some Back into the Workforce

Published: January 1, 2011

With unemployment rates still lingering around 10%, many people are working hard to give their professional lives and resumes a lift. Some savvy individuals in Grand Rapids and the rest of the country, however, are turning to a somewhat less conventional method for getting back into the workforce—cosmetic surgery. According to the Chicago...

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