FACE

The chin is in: Augmentations skyrocket

Arlington Heights, Ill. — Chin augmentation is by far the fastest-growing plastic surgery trend among all major demographics, according to newly released statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. » More

STEM CELLS

Bioengineered follicles grow hair on bald mice

Tokyo — Transplanted hair follicles derived from adult stem cells have demonstrated normal hair cycles in bald mice, according to a recent study published in Nature Communications. » More

FYI ...

20,680

Number of chin augmentation procedures performed in 2011

Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons

BREAST

UK surgeons: 1 in 3 PIP implants may fail

London — Breast implants manufactured by French company Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) may have a rupture rate as high as one in three, a new study concludes. » More

REGULATORY

FDA issues draft guidance on nanotech in cosmetics

Washington — The Food and Drug Administration has issued a new draft guidance encouraging cosmetics manufacturers to subject products containing nanomaterials to additional testing. » More

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