ANTI-AGING

Botulinum toxin gel may ease crow’s feet

New York — A new botulinum toxin-based gel has the potential to help smooth crow’s feet without the need for needles, HealthDay News reports. » More

LASER THERAPY

Lasers don’t beat surgery for varicose veins

Homburg, Germany — New research suggests that laser therapy may be no more effective than the standard saphenous vein-stripping surgery in treating severe varicose veins, Reuters Health reports. » More

FYI ...

584%

Percent of increase in number of botulinum toxin type A injections performed from 2000 to 2010

Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons

BODY

Liposuction linked to lower triglycerides

Denver — Liposuction patients may experience a reduction in triglyceride levels and white blood cell counts, possibly decreasing their risk for heart disease, stroke and diabetes, Globe Newswire reports. » More

Most bariatric patients unaware of options

Denver — The vast majority of post-bariatric patients are not informed of the body contouring options available to them — although if they were, many might choose to undergo plastic surgery. » More

FACE

FDA OKs fibrin sealant for facelifts

Washington — The Food and Drug Administration has expanded the indication of Artiss human fibrin sealant to include adhering tissue flaps during facial rhytidectomy surgery. » More

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