USA Today reported on January 25, 2007 on the injectable filler Radiesse for non surgical nose job. Radiesse is not permanent but lasts up to or over a year, so for many patients who do not want to spend the $10,000 for a traditional rhinoplasty or who are uncomfortable with the idea of undergoing surgery, Radiesse is a terrific option for filling in small indentations or correcting asymmetry.
Skin cancer is the most common cancer affecting Americans. More than 1 million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed and treated yearly in the Unites States alone. A common sequelae of skin cancer surgery are white, red and linear scars which psychologically stress patients. The common thinking has been that scars need to mature before they can be treated.
In a new study, the Fraxel Laser is used to resurface brand new scars. Researchers say the laser causes controlled damage to just one-third of the skin's surface, and also just below it, at the dermis, where collagen is made.