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Redundant Cosmetic Surgery Bill Vetoed By Schwarzenegger

A new law requiring California cosmetic surgery prospects to undergo a physical examination, give a complete medical history, and get a doctor's clearance before undergoing plastic surgery has been vetoed by Governor Schwarzenegger.

The bill would have required every prospective cosmetic surgery patient to undergo a complete history and physical examination and obtain a "doctor's clearance" before undergoing surgery.

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British Star Katie Price To Sell Enormous Breast Implants On Ebay

Katie Price paid a visit to a Los Angeles plastic surgeon last spring for work on her breast implants and teeth, and took the time to meet with reporter Ed Zuckerman of The New York Times, who then reported in September that the British celebrity may actually put her famous, larger than life breast implants on Ebay.

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Breast Implants Save Florida Woman's Life

Three years ago, a routine physical examination of April Pinkard revealed a frightening, unnamed condition. Florida doctor Mohammed Choudhury discovered that Pinkard's heart had shifted to another area in her chest, an unintended consequence of having a lung removed when Pinkard was born with lung disease many years ago.

Discovering the problem was just a matter of searching for the heartbeat and finding nothing. She says, "he listened to my heartbeat one day and it just wasn't there." Further examination revealed that the heart had "floated" into the empty cavity her lung had left behind 31 years ago. The movement of her heart within the body was causing sickness and posed a dangerous threat to her life.

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North Carolina Plastic Surgeon Invents The "Back Lift"

Back fat can be devastating. If you have it, you know it, and you remember when you realized that you have it. A Charlotte plastic surgeon has developed a new technique for a "back lift," a one hour surgery to remove excess skin and fat from the back.

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Swing On By The Lido Deck For Some Botox? Probably Not A Great Idea

Norwegian cruise ships sailing from Manhattan this fall will feature onboard medical spas, equipped with Botox and other cosmetic treatments for travelers. Dermal fillers Restylane and Perlane will also be offered on select ships. The Norwegian Gem, Norwegian Dawn and Norwegian Spirit are among the fleet promising the upscale facial treatments.

Plastic surgeon Mark Jewell, MD, of Eugene, Oregon cautions that "a one-time encounter in a vacation setting deprives the patient not only of a relationship but also the opportunity to follow-up when complications or questions present potentially weeks or months after initial treatment."

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Alli Diet: 5 Nasty Sides?

Alli may be the only FDA-approved over-the-counter weight-loss product, but that doesn’t mean your body is ready to handle it.

Taking Alli comes with some not-so-nice potential side effects. RealSelf experts highlight these 5...

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Painless Dermal Filler Injections Becoming Standard

One of the major factors influencing consumer opinion of dermal filler injections like Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm and others is the pain factor. Chicago plastic surgeon Julius W. Few says “discomfort can readily be controlled a number of ways including topical anesthetic creams to numb the skin, a dental block to numb a region, or a local anesthetic injection prior to the cosmetic injection.” For those of us who prefer to keep the number of needle sticks to minimum, there are some alternatives.

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Boston Dermatologist Likes Fraxel For Neck And Chest

Boston dermatologist Rachel Herschenfeld contributes her skin care expertise to the Washington Post in a column called Skin Sense. Her latest piece focuses on skin care for the neck and chest, saying "much of the advice about facial skin care is applicable below the chin."

Dr. Herschenfeld recommends the usual sunscreen, retinol, and glycolic products, along with IPL treatment and Fraxel. The Fraxel laser has emerged as a viable treatment for rejuvenating sensitive skin on the neck and chest. Because of fractional technology, which penetrates deep but resurfaces only part (a fraction) of the dermis, these sensitive areas are easier to treat.

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California Plastic Surgeon To Help Vietnamese Burn Victim

This fall, a young Vietnamese woman named Phung Thi Ni Na will arrive in Los Angeles with the hope of being treated by a California plastic surgeon through The Children's Burn Foundation.

Phung was attacked by a mentally disturbed 21-year-old man last year because she rejected his advances. Her family was opposed to dating, so she turned him down, not wanting to dishonor her parents. The man entered her home in the night, poured gasoline on her body and then lit her on fire. She woke later in the hospital, screaming and suffering from 2nd degree burns and eventually, disfigurement and despair.

She spent three months in the hospital in Da Nang, until her family ran out of money and she had to return home.

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Reno Botox Bandit Gets Busted

A Reno, Nevada woman accused of swindling doctors for Botox treatment was sentenced to three years probation. Botox treatments she received at multiple Reno medical spas totaled nearly $6000.

The Reno Gazette reported that on September 19, Lisa Ann Martini was convicted of burglary and if she commits another similar crime, it will be off to prison for her. Ms. Martini's bad behavior was characterized by frequent visits to area medical spas and receiving Botox treatments.