BOTOX is most commonly known for it?s cosmetic uses in wrinkle reduction, but is approved by the FDA for treatment of cervical dystonia, strabi

?Hills? star Heidi Montag has admitted in an interview with People magazine that she is addicted to plastic surgery, going so far as to say she had ten surgeries in one day in November 2009.

The former Miss Argentina of 1994, Solange Magnano, died on November 29 due to complications associated with a cosmetic surgery procedure called gluteoplasty.

Cyber Monday, the Monday after Black Friday which kicks off the Christmas Shopping season, offers busy adults a way to shop for gifts and deals without the hassle of a crowded mall and tempting food c

Black Friday is only around the corner. It isn?t just toys and electronics that may be on your mind. What kind of deals can you get at the pharmacy?

There has been debate over the safety and effectiveness of fat injections for cosmetic breast augmentation.

Yesterday, Ohio doctors at Cincinnati Children?s Hospital Medical Center announced the success in a first-of-its kind procedure done to restore a teen?s cheek bones.

A research team in Brazil has developed a hypothesis about the cause of and treatment approach for cellulite.

Cellulite - it's ugly, it?s next to impossible to get rid of it, and 90 percent of women have it at some point in their lives. Men aren?t immune to cellulite either.

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The Hong Kong Department of Health called on members of the public not to use facial cream following a case of mercury poisoning reported by the Hospital Authority.

Today, there are more ways than ever before to ?get a little work done.? From skin fillers to fat-reduction procedures, the options are endless for those looking to improve their appearance and boost their self-esteem. But with so many physicians and options from which to choose, consumers can be confused about where to start and who to trust to perform a cosmetic procedure.

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Being teased based on appearance may end up in cosmetic surgeons' room. People go for cosmetic surgery because of the sensitivity in regard to appearance based rejection.

Researchers have found that men and women who feel sensitive to rejection based on their physical appearance are more likely to express interest in having cosmetic surgery than those who are less sensitive to appearance-based rejection. This effect is particularly true when people recall negative comments about their physical appearance.

I was recently asked about RapidLash Eyelash Renewal Serum. The person wanted to know if it worked and was safe. It is marketed as a product designed to enhance the appearance of eyelashes and eyebrows. Rapid Lash is manufactured by International Research Laboratories and distributed by ROCASUBA.

The insert sheet for Rapid Lash says the active ingredients are ?potent polypeptides, vital proteins and vitamins, and moisturizing and rejuvenating agents. The serum is suppose to produce results within 4 weeks.

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Simona Halep, 17 year old Romanian tennis star, will be having a breast reduction operation this fall. Halep won the junior French Open title last year. She is reported to say, "'This fall I'll have a breast reduction operation. The breasts make me uncomfortable when I play. It's the weight that troubles me - my ability to react quickly."

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For a quick "snapshot" of your health during the past year, bend over and take a look at your toenails.

"Their shape, color, growth rate and susceptibility to pain all offer vital clues that your family doctor or a foot specialist can interpret," says Michael Schey, D.P.M., a Beaumont Hospitals podiatrist.

Dr. Schey recalls seeing a patient with infected toes and peeling, cracked skin on her feet who had recently lost weight. He urged her to see her family doctor, who confirmed Dr. Schey's suspicions. The woman had diabetes.