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Is Botox About To Get Some Competition? Reloxin To Arrive In The U.S.A.

Medicis (the maker of Restylane and Perlane) is poised to bring a Botox competitor–Reloxin–to the U.S. market.
Plastic surgeons have increasingly employed injectable agents to ameliorate facial aging. In fact, going under the needle has become 4-5-fold more popular than submitting to the knife!
The two common classes of injectables are…
* Muscle relaxants (Only one muscle relaxant […]

10 Questions To Ask Your Plastic Surgeon (And 3 To Avoid)

Patients are always surprised to learn that there are very few laws governing the practice of medicine. In fact, a physician certified by his state medical board–whatever the specialty–can legally prescribe just about any drug and perform any procedure.
Legally, a pediatrician could operate on a senior citizen’s knee. An orthopedic surgeon could prescribe chemotherapy for […]

Breast Implants: “Should I Wait Until I’ve Completed All My Pregnancies?”

It’s up to you.
Many young women are interested both in breast augmentation and in having children. They frequently wonder…
* Are breast implants dangerous for the baby?
* Do breast implants create issues when breast feeding?
* Will the implants still look good after pregnancies?
My short answers:
* Among mothers with implants, breast feeding is safe for the babies.
* […]