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A recent study conducted by a team of New York plastic surgeons found that, in addition to fat and collagen depletion,—well known causes of facial volume and elasticity loss—receding bones also contribute to facial aging. For this reason, skin tightening … Continue reading

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The practice of medical tourism, or traveling overseas to reduce the cost of cosmetic surgery and other medical treatments, has long been promoted in the U.S. as a commonly sought alternative to domestic health and surgical care. However, new data … Continue reading

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Dubbed “Botox Bandits” or “Beauty Bandits” by popular media, a wave of con-artists have reportedly been bilking doctors out of thousands by skipping out on their tab after cosmetic treatments in several unrelated incidences across the U.S. Whatever you call … Continue reading

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Recent advances in bio-technology have produced some interesting scientific innovations that may offer applications in cosmetic medicine. Novabel injectable filler One of the most exciting innovations is a unique new injectable filler product by Merz that was launched in Europe … Continue reading

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