ADVANCE for Healthy Aging

American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Opposes Botax

November 20, 2009

November 20, 2009

The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery released an opposition statement earlier this week to a 5 percent cosmetic surgery tax included in the U.S. Senate's health reform bill.

"Activating a cosmetic surgery tax is not the solution to funding a health care overhaul," states AACS Immediate Past President Steven Hopping, MD. "While it appears that this is currently a serious consideration, this idea concerns us."

The AACS argues that tax

Can a fractionated ablative laser remove skin cancer?

Advice by Joel Schlessinger, MD, FAAD, FAACS of LovelySkin.com — November 17, 2009

Laser Acne Treatments

By Lauren Meade — November 20, 2009

Dr. Paul Friedman describes promising tools to end the breakout cycle for those who struggle with acne.

Long Life IS in Your Genes

November 16, 2009

November 16, 2009

If you ever wondered why some families seemed to have more than their fair share of long-lived people, well, now scientists may have an answer.

A new report in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals that there's actually an inherited gene responsible for keeping some people g

New Book Promotes Wine for Better Health

November 18, 2009

November 18, 2009

In his new book, Age Gets Better with Wine: New Science for a Healthier, Better and Longer Life (2^nd edition), Seattle-area plastic surgeon (and Healthy Aging editorial advisor)

Quitting Smoking: Start your Plan Today

November 19, 2009

Nov. 19, 2009

Been trying to kick the habit today for years?

Today marks the Great American Smokeout. Thus, the American Cancer Society urges smokers to use today's date to make a plan to quit. Quitting reduces cancer risk.

Smokers who quit at age 35 gain an average of eight years of life expectancy; those who quit at age 55 gain about five years; and even long term smoke

References for Recognizing Malignant Melanoma

By Melissa A. Bogle, MD — November 19, 2009

Vol. 5 • Issue 3 • Page 21

Click here to read the full article.

1. Jemal A, Siegel R, Ward E, Murray T, Xu J, Thun MJ. Cancer statistics, 2007. CA Cancer J Clin 2007;57:43-66.

Study Analyzes Reminder Texts for Sunscreen

November 17, 2009

Study Compares 940 nm and 532 nm Diode Laser for Facial Telangiectasias

November 17, 2009

Nov. 17, 2009

The 532-nm and 940-nm diode lasers are effective treatments for facial telangiectasias. In a study published recently in Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, researchers sought to determine which wavelength is superior.

In a randomized, blinded split-faced trial, researchers treated 24 facial sites with the 532-nm/940-nm dual wavelength vascular diode laser (VariLite, Iridex Corp.

The Botax is Back

November 19, 2009

November 19, 2009

Today the controversial cosmetic surgery tax, once thought to be more of a joke than a serious proposal, actually made it into the healthcare reform bill the Senate introduced last night.

The proposed Senate bill includes healthcare coverage for 31 million currently uninsured people, expands some Medicare benefit

The Losing Side of Weight Loss

By Matthew Schulman, MD — November 20, 2009

Dr. Schulman discusses how successful weight loss may create challenges as the person's inner self-concept struggles to adjust to a new outer appearance in this two-part series.