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Archive for May, 2010

Texas Surgeons Discuss Procedures for Children

Monday, May 17th, 2010 by newseditor

This news video courtesy of Fox Houston is about elective procedures commonly performed for young people. Procedures such as otoplasty, cleft lip and palate, breast reduction, male breast reduction and others are discussed, as well as the necessary considerations involved with surgery for children and teens.

Over Time, Fewer Botox Treatments May Be Needed

Monday, May 10th, 2010 by newseditor

According to research recently conducted by a surgeon at OHSU, you may be able to botox-glabellardecrease the frequency of your Botox treatments after 2 years, meaning you can still receive the same wrinkle-reducing results of Botox, but the overall cost will decrease.

In a study funded by Allergan Inc, Roger A. Dailey M.D. F.A.C.S. analyzed the results of 50 patients undergoing Botox injections for temporary correction of their glabellar lines.  He concluded that after using Botox every four months for two years, the injection frequency could be extended to 6 months while still remaining effective.

In addition, his research indicates that Botox may have work as a preventive measure against wrinkles.  You can read more details in the official online press release from the Oregon Health and Science University.