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New Breast Implant To Be Silicone Alternative Story

New Breast Implant To Be Silicone Alternative

Women who undergo breast augmentation are left with deciding whether they want the natural look of silicone gel or the safety of saline. New technology known as the IDEAL IMPLANT Saline-filled Breast Implant looks to offer the best of both options. Clinical trials are underway for the first major new breast implant technology in over 20 years.
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Breast Cancer Surgery Stressing Cosmetics Over Cures? Story

Breast Cancer Surgery Stressing Cosmetics Over Cures?

Recent innovations in breast cancer surgery that allow doctors to minimize postsurgical breast deformities may be stressing cosmetic outcomes to the detriment of actual rates of cure, a senior physician warned recently.
   
“We must ensure that surgical approaches designed to improve cosmetic outcomes do not increase local failure and the risk of subsequent death from breast cancer,” said Monica Morrow, chief of the Breast Service at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York. Her editorial was published on the British Medical Journal website.

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Expert Commentary: Peter Geldner, M.D. 12/16/09 Story

Expert Commentary: Peter Geldner, M.D. 12/16/09

The guiding principles of breast cancer have always been to treat the disease first and offer the hope of restoring the body image second. There has never been serious deviation from this standard. The cancer surgeon must do what they feel that they need and what they can prove that they need.  Bizarre incisions and overly aggressive breast ablation has no place in the concept of evidence-based medicine.  Likewise, inadequate excision can never be tolerated just because it makes reconstruction easier.

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Breast Enlargement Pills Come With Uncertainty and Concerns Story

Breast Enlargement Pills Come With Uncertainty and Concerns

In today's world, many women long for better curves and ways of enhancing their look. It's widely known that many women are displeased with their cup size or the visual aspects of their breasts. So it's no surprise that some are exploring the option of breast enlargement pills to enhance their image. (Read more about Breast Enlargement Pills Come With Uncertainty and Concerns)

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"Extreme Makeover" Cosmetic Surgery

In this Age of Obesity, more and more people are opting for multiple cosmetic surgery procedures in one sitting.

These so-called "extreme makeovers," which take their name from recent TV shows about plastic surgery, provide a number of benefits to the patient. These include the fact that they are customized to each individua's health situation, total surgical time is shorter, fewer incisions are needed, the overall cost is lowered, and there is only a single recovery period instead of several. (Read more about "Extreme Makeover" Cosmetic Surgery)

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Recession Causing Trend Toward Facelift Quickies Story

Recession Causing Trend Toward Facelift Quickies

More and more people are seeking minimally invasive cosmetic treatments that can be done in under an hour and have short recovery periods so they won’t jeopardize their jobs, a British plastic surgeon has noted.
   
“The average breast enhancement or facelift can see a person off work for a week or more,” said Ravi Jain, medical director at the Riverbanks Clinic in Bedfordshire, “yet there are a host of other treatments available which can provide similar results with radically shorter recovery times.

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Brand Name Surgeries Are Not a Guaranteed

Brand Name Surgeries Are Not a Guaranteed "Quick Fix"

Lifestyle Lift, Lunchtime Lift, Thread-tox, and Smart-Lipo: These are just a few of the brand-name surgical procedures being advertised as in-office operations that will smoothen out wrinkles or reshape your stomach, with no downtime and no scars. Behind the clever names, are these procedures really the "quick-fix" they appear to be?
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Laser Cosmetic Skin Treatments Skyrocket in Popularity Story

Laser Cosmetic Skin Treatments Skyrocket in Popularity

In the current economic doldrums, with droves of Americans unemployed or fearing they'll be laid off, one medical procedure seems to be recession-proof, according to a recent survey: laser resurfacing of the skin. In its annual Procedural Survey, the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) discovered a dramatic shift in the field of cosmetic treatments toward non-invasive laser procedures.
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The Evolution of Hair Transplants Story

The Evolution of Hair Transplants

To illustrate the evolution of hair transplants, there is no better example than that of U.S. Vice President, Joe Biden. During the 1991 Anita Hill senate hearings, his hair plug surgery drew attention to some of the shortcomings evident in hair restoration techniques for the time. Though far from the ideal model of modern hair restoration possibilities, the combination of whitened hair and subsequent modern hair transplant procedures have made Biden's look more natural. (Read more about The Evolution of Hair Transplants)

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Expert Commentary: Dr. Florence Mussat, MD, SC - May 18, 2009 Story

Expert Commentary: Dr. Florence Mussat, MD, SC - May 18, 2009

This study is fascinating: it basically confirms what we all know instinctively. Stress is a huge factor in accelerating aging. Look at how fast President Obama acquired white temples within a 100 days at the Office !

We all age according 3 main mechanisms:

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Cosmetic Surgery Center San Diego, California

Dr. Alexander Ataii, M.D.

Dr. Alexander Ataii, M.D.

Laser Clinique - Aesthetic, Surgical, Medical and Dental Spa
4765 Carmel Mountain Rd. Suite #207
San Diego, California 92130
Call 858-481-7701

For all of us, age and the wear and tear we put our bodies through eventually begins to show. A little sag here, a few wrinkles there, perhaps a little belly that doesn't seem to go away despite the diets and exercise. A cosmetic surgery center has the answers for these problems and can help you show off how good you feel inside. At Laser Clinique in San Diego, California, Dr. Alexander Ataii helps people look their best using to-the-minute cosmetic technology and his own exceptional education and experience.

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Cellulite Reduction and Removal Treatment San Diego, California

Dr. Alexander Ataii, M.D.

Dr. Alexander Ataii, M.D.

Laser Clinique - Aesthetic, Surgical, Medical and Dental Spa
4765 Carmel Mountain Rd. Suite #207
San Diego, California 92130
Call 858-481-7701

Have you struggled to get healthy and smooth looking skin? Has countless diet and exercise routines failed to do anything about stubborn cellulite? You don't have to feel self conscious about baring your skin any longer. The Laser Clinique offers the people of San Diego, California an innovative approach to skin and body care. There a team of cosmetic physicians, dentists and plastic surgeons work together to give patients the advantages of the latest medical technology. Each medical professional at Laser Clinique believes that right cosmetic procedure combined with medical skill and experience can bring out magnificence in anybody. If you%u2019re searching for cellulite reduction and removal treatment in the San Diego area, contact the Laser Clinique today.

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Abdominoplasty/Tummy Tuck Houston, Texas

 Premier Plastic Surgery Group

Premier Plastic Surgery Group

Premier Plastic Surgery Group
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
Call 281-207-8660

Is there excess skin still hanging around your mid section after weight loss? Are you struggling to get that lean and firm shape back after pregnancy? You deserve to feel comfortable in and proud of the body that you work so hard to maintain.

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Acne Treatment San Diego, California

Dr. Alexander Ataii, M.D.

Dr. Alexander Ataii, M.D.

Laser Clinique - Aesthetic, Surgical, Medical and Dental Spa
4765 Carmel Mountain Rd. Suite #207
San Diego, California 92130
Call 858-481-7701

Do you suffer from acne? Acne can be difficult to deal with, often affecting a persons self-esteem. Get back that clear face that you have always wanted. Dr. Alexander M. Ataii offers acne treatment at Laser Clinique in the San Diego, California area.

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Breast Reduction Pasadena, Texas

 Premier Plastic Surgery Group

Premier Plastic Surgery Group

Premier Plastic Surgery Group
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
Call 281-207-8660

Do you feel self conscious about your bust size? Are overly large breast causing you pain or embarrassment? For many women the physical and emotional discomforts have led them to the breast reduction procedure.

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Gynecomastia Surgery Houston, Texas

 Premier Plastic Surgery Group

Premier Plastic Surgery Group

Premier Plastic Surgery Group
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
Call 281-207-8660

Many people think that only women get breast reduction surgery, but Gynecomastia, an enlarged male mammary gland, is a condition that affects millions of men of all ages and body types. Unfortunately many men choose to live with the awkwardness and embarrassment that can come with and enlarged breast, because they don't know what to do about it.

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Laser Hair Removal San Diego, California

Dr. Alexander Ataii, M.D.

Dr. Alexander Ataii, M.D.

Laser Clinique - Aesthetic, Surgical, Medical and Dental Spa
4765 Carmel Mountain Rd. Suite #207
San Diego, California 92130
Call 858-481-7701

Do you have excess hair growing in undesirable places? Wish there was a way to get rid of the hair permanently? Excess hair growth lead to low self-esteem, make life difficult and cause a person to feel embarrassed in public. Dr. Alexander M. Ataii of Laser Clinique in the San Diego, California area offers a solution, laser hair removal.

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Cosmetic Dentistry San Diego, California

Dr. Alexander Ataii, M.D.

Dr. Alexander Ataii, M.D.

Laser Clinique - Aesthetic, Surgical, Medical and Dental Spa
4765 Carmel Mountain Rd. Suite #207
San Diego, California 92130
Call 858-481-7701

Do you wish you had straight teeth? Are you too embarrassed to show your teeth when you smile? Many Americans suffer from tooth decay and shifting teeth, leaving an unpleasant smile. With cosmetic dentistry, emphasis is put on the overall look of teeth. Our smile is usually the first thing a person sees, having a great smile can give you the edge you need. Whether it be a job interview or date, having a great smile is extremely important. At Laser Clinique, in the San Diego, California area, they offer cosmetic dentistry that will have you looking and feeling better about yourself.

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Invisalign San Diego, California

Dr. Alexander Ataii, M.D.

Dr. Alexander Ataii, M.D.

Laser Clinique - Aesthetic, Surgical, Medical and Dental Spa
4765 Carmel Mountain Rd. Suite #207
San Diego, California 92130
Call 858-481-7701

Want to get that youthful look you once had back? Creams and other methods just aren't getting the job done? Wrinkles develop from stress and aging. For many these wrinkles can make a person look older than they are. Laser Clinque in the San Diego, California area offers an affordable, relatively painless solution, facelift.

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Mesotherapy San Diego, California

Dr. Alexander Ataii, M.D.

Dr. Alexander Ataii, M.D.

Laser Clinique - Aesthetic, Surgical, Medical and Dental Spa
4765 Carmel Mountain Rd. Suite #207
San Diego, California 92130
Call 858-481-7701

Looking for a way to get younger and smoother looking skin? It's natural for people to want to look their best each day. But, for many women diet and exercise alone aren't enough to get rid of cellulite. If you or a loved one is searching for a non-invasive way to get smoother and healthier looking skin, Laser Clinique can help. Mesotherapy have been practiced all over the world for the past 50 years because of its ability destroy those stubborn fatty cells and rejuvenate skin. By introducing natural extracts, homeopathic agents, pharmaceuticals and vitamins into the skin, mesothreapy can heal and tighten damaged or sagging skin. Don't spend another moment living self consciously because of cellulite, those in San Diego, California contact Laser Clinique today.

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Facelift San Diego, California

Dr. Alexander Ataii, M.D.

Dr. Alexander Ataii, M.D.

Laser Clinique - Aesthetic, Surgical, Medical and Dental Spa
4765 Carmel Mountain Rd. Suite #207
San Diego, California 92130
Call 858-481-7701

Want to get that youthful look you once had back? Creams and other methods just aren't getting the job done? Wrinkles develop from stress and aging. For many these wrinkles can make a person look older than they are. Laser Clinque in the San Diego, California area offers an affordable, relatively painless solution, facelift.

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Laser Cosmetic Surgeon Dr. Alexander Ataii San Diego, California

Dr. Alexander Ataii, M.D.

Dr. Alexander Ataii, M.D.

Laser Clinique - Aesthetic, Surgical, Medical and Dental Spa
4765 Carmel Mountain Rd. Suite #207
San Diego, California 92130
Call 858-481-7701

You want to look your finest at all times, but more than that, you want to look as good on the outside and you feel on the inside. It's a goal many of us have and age can creep up on us creating wrinkles and folds in the skin that don't represent you as you see yourself. A laser cosmetic surgeon uses the most advanced in light technology to restore skin to a supple youth. In San Diego, California, Dr. Alexander Ataii is the Medical Director and cosmetic surgeon at Laser Clinique, the aesthetic, medical, surgical and dental spa.

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Gynecomastia Sugar Land, Texas

 Premier Plastic Surgery Group

Premier Plastic Surgery Group

Premier Plastic Surgery Group
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
Call 281-207-8660

Even though Gynecomastia usually poses minimal health risks and is relatively common within the male population, it can be extremely embarrassing and uncomfortable. [Your Practice Name Here] has been helping the men of Sugar Land, Texas reduce their breast size, giving them a more natural looking masculine physique.

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Brazilian Wax San Diego, California

Dr. Alexander Ataii, M.D.

Dr. Alexander Ataii, M.D.

Laser Clinique - Aesthetic, Surgical, Medical and Dental Spa
4765 Carmel Mountain Rd. Suite #207
San Diego, California 92130
Call 858-481-7701

Do you have unsightly hair that you wish to get rid of? Are you looking for an affordable procedure? At Laser Clinique in the San Diego, California area, their medical spa offers Brazilian wax as a solution. For many this unsightly hair can damage a persons self esteem. Getting a Brazilian wax can give a woman that boost of confidence about their body, while giving a clean look.

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Laser Resurfacing San Diego, California

Dr. Alexander Ataii, M.D.

Dr. Alexander Ataii, M.D.

Laser Clinique - Aesthetic, Surgical, Medical and Dental Spa
4765 Carmel Mountain Rd. Suite #207
San Diego, California 92130
Call 858-481-7701

Are you or a loved one searching for a way to restore damaged skin? Tired of the over-the-counter products that do nothing but add a layer of gloss? Everyone deserves to leave their house each day feeling comfortable and confident in the way they look. At the Laser Clinique, Dr. Alexander Ataii, MD utilizes the latest in cosmetic technology for the people of San Diego, California to get younger and healthier looking skin. Utilizing laser resurfacing procedure Dr. Ataii can remove damaged and wrinkled skin and reveal a brighter and more beautiful you. If you're looking for a dedicated and trustworthy cosmetic surgeon in the San Diego, California area, contact the Laser Clinique today.

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Bikini Wax San Diego, California

Dr. Alexander Ataii, M.D.

Dr. Alexander Ataii, M.D.

Laser Clinique - Aesthetic, Surgical, Medical and Dental Spa
4765 Carmel Mountain Rd. Suite #207
San Diego, California 92130
Call 858-481-7701

Tired of the daily maintenance of excess hair growth? Shaving creates uncomfortable stubble and hair grows back immediately. At Laser Clinique in the San Diego, California area, their medical spa offers Bikini wax as a solution. For many this unsightly hair can damage a persons self esteem. Getting a Bikini wax can give a woman that boost of confidence about their body, while giving a clean look.

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