February 26, 2009 @ 02:10 PM — by Roger Oldham
Research performed on rats may revolutionize the world of self-tanning creams. The tanning creams available today are typically dyes, offering no protection from the dangers of sun exposure. The new cream developed in the rat lab actually reduces the incidence of skin cancer by turning the skin a golden bronze, without sun exposure. The pigment of the skin is changed in much the same way as occurs with a sun tan. The cream has only been tested in mice, so the safety in humans is completely unknown. This may be the next generation of skin tanners; but for the present, continue to get color from a bottle, not the sun.
February 13, 2009 @ 12:18 PM — by Roger Oldham
An exciting new treatment for lengthening and thickening eyelashes has just been approved by the FDA. This medication, marketed as Latisse, was initially used as eye drops for glaucoma. Patients who were using the eyedrops began developing longer, thicker and darker eyelashes. After the lengthy process of clinical trials, the FDA approved Latisse to be applied to the skin around the eyelashes for aesthetic purposes. Latisse is manufactured by Allergan, the make of Botox Cosmetic, and is available with a doctor's prescription.
February 06, 2009 @ 04:00 PM — by Roger Oldham
Insurance companies vary greatly in their policies and practices about providing insurance coverage for breast reduction surgery. Insurance companies generally examine the facts and circumstances of each case in an effort to distinguish a breast reduction procedure performed for cosmetic reasons from a breast reduction procedure which is done because of associated medical conditions caused by the breast size.
All insurance companies require that the breast tissue excised be weighed and all companies have a minimum requirement for the amount removed in order to qualify for coverage.
