While the old adage is “beauty is in the eye of the beholder,” a New York plastic surgeon suggests it is rather the perception of beauty that matters. In an article for The Huffington Post, Dr. Robert Tornambe points out that each of us consider varying aspects of the human form to be beautiful. In a similar manner, plastic surgery procedures...
View MoreWhile 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...
View MoreShoppers 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...
View MoreWith 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...
View MoreAesthetic treatment maker, Obagi, has announced a new alternative to Latisse for individuals who struggle with inadequate lashes. ELASTILash can provide patients with fuller, thicker lashes over the course of a few weeks. Patients should not expect any discoloration of the eyelid nor an effect on iris pigmentation. A recent clinical trial of...
View MoreAllergan Inc reportedly began clinical trials of bimatoprost solution in October, testing new formulations as a potential hair loss treatment. Bimatoprost, is the growth-stimulating ingredient in the popular eyelash medication Latisse. According to the website clinicaltrials.gov, the trial will evaluate “the safety, tolerability and...
View MoreToday’s consumer of beauty products considers them to be a necessity, not a luxury, according to an online survey by About.com. The 2010 Beauty Study, conducted in August, explores consumer behavior as it relates to the advertising and purchasing of beauty products. Why do consumers choose a specific beauty brand? What type of advertisement do...
View MoreA new survey by the National Rosacea Society (rosacea.org) says that people living with rosacea are prone to experience increased symptoms and flare-ups when exposed to the sun and other heat sources. If you’ve experienced rosacea in the past, this may be useful information as the summer temperatures rise here in Grand Rapids. Out of 431...
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