News tagged with cosmetic surgery

Like mother, like daughter, at least around the eyes

(PhysOrg.com) -- New research suggests the old saying commonly told to husbands-to-be is true, that if you want to know what your wife will look like, look at her mother.

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Oct 28, 2009 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (4) | comments 0 weblog

Reality TV, cosmetic surgey linked, researcher says

Teenage years have long been linked with a heightened concern with appearance. Some reality TV shows take full advantage and tout happiness as just a nip/tuck away. A Rutgers-Camden psychologist has found that teens fond ...

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Jul 30, 2010 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (3) | comments 2

Baby boomers' boon? LED light and green tea cream to smooth facial wrinkles

Scientists in Germany are reporting a major improvement in their potential new treatment for facial wrinkles that could emerge as an alternative to Botox and cosmetic surgery. The non-invasive technique combines ...

Medicine & Health / Other

created Sep 09, 2009 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Study: Exercise improves body image for fit and unfit alike

Attention weekend warriors: the simple act of exercise and not fitness itself can convince you that you look better, a new University of Florida study finds.

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Oct 08, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

New method to grow synthetic collagen unveiled

In a significant advance for cosmetic and reconstructive medicine, scientists at Rice University have unveiled a new method for making synthetic collagen. The new material, which forms from a liquid in as ...

Chemistry / Materials Science

created Sep 08, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Does cosmetic surgery help body dysmorphic disorder?

A new study finds that while many who suffer from body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) seek cosmetic procedures, only two percent of procedures actually reduced the severity of BDD. Despite this poor long-term outcome, physicians ...

Medicine & Health / Other

created Aug 11, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0