Archive for May, 2012

Two research and development projects are looking at utilizing breast implants in the fight against breast cancer. Scientists from Brown University are developing a special breast implant surface promoting the presence of healthy cells and deterring the presence of cancer cells. The surface is described as a “microscopic bed-of-nails” that prevents cancer cells from dwelling […]

Ultherapy is one of the hot new facial rejuvenation procedures – no pun intended. Ultherapy uses ultrasound technology to heat facial skin, which is supposed to tighten skin laxity by stimulating production of collagen and produce results similar to a forehead lift. Ultherapy has been praised for providing facelift-like results at a significantly lower cost […]

Chin implant procedures soared last year, among both men and women, according to statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Overall, chin implant demand increased 71 percent in 2011 compared to 2010. There was a 66 percent increase among women in 2011, and a 76 percent increase among men. The greatest demand came from […]

The work and love of a mother is a tremendous accomplishment, and Mother’s Day honors motherhood and mothers across the nation. Changes to your body are a natural part of motherhood; however, if your post-pregnancy body is causing you to feel severe dissatisfaction with your appearance, some mothers have found physical renewal with a mommy […]