Botox also helps relieve painNovember 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Botox not only fights wrinkles but is also a medication for chronic pain, a new study has said. Between five and 26 people out of every 100,000 have their lives significantly disrupted by some form of chronic pain.
New technique offers breast reconstruction, tummy tuck after mastectomyNovember 6th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Scientists have come up with a new plastic surgery technique that offers women the option of breast reconstruction after mastectomy that also provides a tummy tuck. The surgery, called Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator (DIEP) flap procedure, uses skin from the tummy to reconstruct a woman's breasts after mastectomy to prevent breast cancer, following breast removal for cancer.
Protest at Chhattisgarh hospital after patient's deathOctober 31st, 2009 RAIPUR - Dozens of people protested at Chhattisgarh's biggest government-run hospital, Bhimrao Ambedkar Medical College and Hospital, here after a patient died allegedly after he was given blood of a different group. Relatives of the victim allege that Amrit Yadav died as the doctors gave him blood of a different group.
Breast reduction surgery could reduce back disorders riskOctober 26th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Women who have undergone breast reduction surgery could be at a decreased risk for spine and other back disorders, a new study has revealed. Macromastia (overly large breasts) can be an unhealthy condition resulting in significant shoulder pain, back pain, and deep shoulder grooves caused by bra straps.
Fat a key tool in facial reconstructionOctober 26th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Fat grafting, the process of taking fat from one area of the body and injecting it into another, has emerged as an increasingly important tool in reconstructive plastic surgery, according to a study. Plastic surgeons are set to explore the use of fat grafts for improving results in head and neck reconstructive surgery.
Bill Cosby heads to DC for Mark Twain humor prize, salutes from Seinfeld, Rock and othersOctober 24th, 2009 Bill Cosby heads to DC for Mark Twain humor prizeWASHINGTON — Bill Cosby still thinks America is funny, like the name-calling over health care and the way we drink water from plastic bottles that could be toxic. But he says the nation has some serious problems to tackle.
Number of Indians seeking plastic surgery growing rapidlyOctober 20th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Don't like the shape of your nose and want to go under the knife? Experts say that people who are always pre-occupied with their appearances and dislike their bodies, may be suffering from body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), a growing phenomenon in India. Although there is no official data on the number of cosmetic surgery procedures being conducted in India, according to a health expert in a Delhi hospital the number of people going for cosmetic surgeries has jumped manifold over the last five years.
Peculiar pageant in Hungary focuses on surgically enhanced beautiesOctober 9th, 2009 Hungary pageant for surgically enhanced beautiesBUDAPEST, Hungary — It was a night for unnatural beauties. Contestants showed off breast implants, nose jobs and face lifts as Miss Plastic Hungary 2009 strove to promote the benefits of plastic surgery in a country where artificial enhancements are viewed mostly with a wary eye.
Calif. doctor who promised cancer cure arrested on fraud chargesOctober 8th, 2009 Calif. doctor who hailed cancer cure arrestedLOS ANGELES — A California doctor has been arrested for allegedly defrauding patients across the country out of more than $1 million by promising some of them she could cure their cancer through an herbal supplement. Dr. Christine Daniel was indicted on fraud charges Thursday and faces up to 80 years in prison if convicted.
Brit men having moob jobs on the riseSeptember 18th, 2009 LONDON - It has emerged that more and more Brit men are having cosmetic surgery to get rid of their "moobs". According to the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS), there has been a 44 per cent year-on-year rise in the number of men wanting to get rid of their 'man boobs'.
Ill. teacher accused of giving teens pot, alcohol, prescription drugs for work around her homeSeptember 16th, 2009 Ill. teacher accused of giving girls alcohol, potFOX LAKE, Ill. — A northern Illinois teacher faces felony charges after allegedly giving two teenage girls marijuana, alcohol and prescription drugs in exchange for work around her home.
Fla. man accused of impersonating a police officer allegedly asks teen to take urine testSeptember 10th, 2009 Alleged fake cop asks teen to take urine testPENSACOLA, Fla. — Authorities said they have arrested a 30-year-old Pensacola man for impersonating a law enforcement officer.
Ex-administrator of NY surgery clinic where man died during liposuction pleads guilty to fraudSeptember 4th, 2009 Ex-head of surgery clinic pleads guilty to fraudNEW YORK — The former administrator of a Manhattan cosmetic surgery clinic where a man died while undergoing liposuction has pleaded guilty to fraud charges. Arthur Kissel pleaded guilty Friday in a Manhattan federal court to health care fraud and mail fraud.
American Fritzl had been arrested on kidnapping, rape charges in 1972September 4th, 2009 LONDON - American Fritzl, Phillip Garrido, had reportedly been arrested 37 years ago for kidnapping and raping a 14-year-old girl in 1972. efore raping the girl at a motel, Garrido, then 21, had allegedly forced her to take drugs.
Meet the dog that survived despite eating 1000 magnets!August 31st, 2009 MELBOURNE - A dog ate almost 1000 magnets, but is still alive after an emergency surgery. The X-ray of Polly's stomach showed a clump of magnets in it, when its owner Cathy James took it to vet Dr.
