Beauty Buzz: Aesthetic Trends for the Week Ending March 4, 2011

 

This week we looked at treatments like the Elure skin brightening system that give physicians more ways to find the best treatment option for their patients. Also, this week's Friday Fact or Fiction tackled high fructose corn syrup, and we learned some important do's and don'ts of cosmetic surgery.

FRIDAY FACT OR FICTION: High Fructose Corn Syrup Makes You Fat
Verdict: FACT

Every few years there's a new diet "monster." In the last few years we've moved on from carbohydrates to the newest threat: high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). Most of us don't even know what it is, we just know we're not supposed to eat it b... more



5 Plastic Surgery Do's and Don'ts
When it comes to cosmetic surgery, expectations are everything. You need to work closely with your doctor to understand the potential and limitations of your procedure.

Dr. Tony Youn visits with Rachael Ray today to share what he calls the 5 do's and don'ts of cosmetic surgery. As many cosmetic surgeons will tell you, patients often have to be turned away because they either have unrealistic expectations or simply... more



Weight Loss Tips - Are You Sticking to Your New Years Resolutions?
It's been over two months since you made your New Year's Resolutions - how's it going?

It has been said by many successful people that the best time to set a goal is on a momentous occasion; a breakup, a big move, a new year. These are times when you have the opportunity to figuratively "start over." Unfortunately, many people give up on their r... more



Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention and Symptoms
This deadly condition is a big killer, so make sure you are aware of the symptoms and learn how to prevent it.

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a serious medical condition that occurs when a blood clot develops in one of the body's deep veins, most often the... more



Anti-Aging Products - Elure Skin Brightening
Brighten skin and reduce the appearance of discoloration with the Elure system.

Skin discoloration is an all too common fact of aging. It's caused by a combination of factors including sun damage, and can make skin look prematurely aged. Traditional treatment was the use of hydroquinones, which have since fallen out of favor since ... more



Stem Cell Research Continues to Find New Uses
Science is continually finding applications for stem cells derived from fat, and doctors abroad are working hard at uncovering new ways to harvest stem cells, and how best to use them.

Stem cell research is in many ways still a burgeoning field of medicine and one that is expected to revolutionize the way patients are treated. Scientists and researchers worldwide are working on uncovering the potential of stem cells and finding which are th... more

THIS WEEK'S TOP 5 ARTICLES

  1. Michel's Story: Gastric Bypass Patient Shares His Success
  2. Exilis: Kathie Lee's Belly Fat Melting Procedure
  3. Dr. Travis Stork Explains His Lean Belly Prescription to Rachael Ray
  4. Male Pectoral Implants and Male Cosmetic Surgery on "The Doctors"
  5. 5 Plastic Surgery Do's and Don'ts

THIS WEEK'S TOP 5 PROCEDURES

  1. Thermage
  2. SmartLipo
  3. Permanent Makeup
  4. Zeltiq
  5. Skin Tightening