http://www.beautydispatch.com Beauty news and information about cosmetics, organic products, cosmetics safety, skincare, hair and nail care, plastic surgeries and cosmetic procedures Monday, 7 July 2008 14:30:00 GMT en-us rich@galumbeck.com (Rich Loftus) http://www.beautydispatch.com/breast/siliconeimplantscosts.html http://www.beautydispatch.com/breast/siliconeimplantscosts.html Monday, 7 July 2008 14:28:00 GMT breasts, breast surgery, breast implants, breast safety, silicone safety Although the FDA has approved the safety of silicone breast implants, the higher cost of silicone vs. saline implants includes the cost of lifetime MRI screenings to detect their rupture and silicone leakage into the body. http://www.beautydispatch.com/face/men_and_botox.html http://www.beautydispatch.com/face/men_and_botox.html Thursday, 19 June 2008 14:30:00 GMT breasts, breast surgery, breast implants, breast lift, cosmetic procedure As women 35+ become the largest and fastest growing age group to get breast implants, breast surgeons are prescribing breast implants plus a breast lift. Women aren't always so happy about the combination procedure, though most ultimately embrace it. http://www.beautydispatch.com/face/men_and_botox.html http://www.beautydispatch.com/face/men_and_botox.html Tuesday, 10 June 2008 14:30:00 GMT botox, men's health, cosmetic procedure New research shows that men need more Botox than women to get same results due to the heavier muscle mass of their face and scalp. This could explain why some men don't get good or longlasting results from Botox - underdosing is the key. http://www.beautydispatch.com/cosmetic_procedures/plasticsurgeryscars.html http://www.beautydispatch.com/cosmetic_procedures/plasticsurgeryscars.html Monday, 9 June 2008 15:46:00 GMT plastic surgery, incisions, scars, scarring Scars and scarring are a reality that accompanies plastic surgery procedures in which incisions have to be made by the surgeon. Here's information about scars, how to help them to their best, how long healing takes, and more. http://www.beautydispatch.com/breast/breastimplants_costs.html http://www.beautydispatch.com/breast/breastimplants_costs.html Thurs, 21 Apr 2008 20:45:00 GMT plastic surgery, breasts, consumer information It usually takes an office visit to get breast implants surgery costs. So we've done the research and found women who've had implants, and plastic surgeons who share the bottom line. This is great consumer information - breast surgeries costs from 25 US cities. http://www.beautydispatch.com/skincare/stretchmarks.html http://www.beautydispatch.com/skincare/stretchmarks.html Thurs, 14 Apr 2008 16:45:00 GMT stretch marks, plastic surgery, skincare Think of a stretch mark as a scar on the inside of the skin, rather than a scar that occurs when skin is externally wounded. Stretch marks happen when skin is stretched beyond its normal limits for a period of time. Events that cause this stretching, which attacks the collagen and elastin, include: • pregnancy • growth spurts in puberty • weight gain • extreme weight loss http://www.beautydispatch.com/face/mineralcosmetics.html http://www.beautydispatch.com/face/mineralcosmetics.html Thurs, 27 Mar 2008 8:15:00 GMT mineral cosmetics, makeup, skincare called 'the skincare makeup' by estheticians, dermatologists and fans, here's some history to explain minerals-based makeup http://www.beautydispatch.com/cosmetic_procedures/afterweightloss.html http://www.beautydispatch.com/cosmetic_procedures/afterweightloss.html Thurs, 20 Mar 2008 8:35:00 GMT plastic surgery, weight loss aftermath, liposuction Extreme weight loss, from diet and exercise, or due to a bariatric procedure (banding and gastric bypass) often leaves individuals feeling caught between the person they were and the person they want to be.Though it's hardly ever touched on in news reports, aprons of skin and resistant fat deposits are weight loss after-effects that are often addressed by plastic surgery procedures. http://www.beautydispatch.com/cosmetic_procedures/liposuction_explained.html http://www.beautydispatch.com/cosmetic_procedures/liposuction_explained.html Thur, 6 Mar 2008 20:45:00 GMT plastic surgery, liposuction, consumer information It's a fact. Today, people are fatter and live longer. Those trends contribute to liposuction's (permanent removal of fat cells) status as the top plastic surgery for men, and as a top component of women's plastic surgeries, including tummy tuck, breast lift, thigh lift, and eyelid surgery. Here's a history of liposuction to bring you up to date on this cosmetic surgery. http://www.beautydispatch.com/body/therapistcertification.html http://www.beautydispatch.com/body/therapistcertification.html Tues, 26 Feb 2008 20:45:00 GMT massage therapy, regulation, certification, consumer tips Is your massage therapist educated and continuing their professional education? Do they meet state requirements? Does your state have requirements? Here's the lowdown on massage therapist training and certification. http://www.beautydispatch.com/skincare/teen_skincare.html http://www.beautydispatch.com/skincare/teen_skincare.html Thur, 15 Feb 2008 19:45:00 GMT teen skin, skin fitness, mineral cosmetics, care regimen A skincare regimen can't begin too early. Tips for teens in search of better skin: stop touching your face, use SPF and check out mineral cosmetics are among them. http://www.beautydispatch.com/spa_wellness/finding_a_spa.html http://www.beautydispatch.com/spa_wellness/finding_a_spa.html Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:45:00 GMT spa and wellness, consumer information, finding a spa How do you evaluate a spa if you're new to the whole spa thing? How do you judge whether a spa is a good match for you and your wellness goals? Here are tips that anyone can use to find the spa that's right for them. http://www.beautydispatch.com/cosmetic_procedures/plasticsurgeryfinancing.html http://www.beautydispatch.com/cosmetic_procedures/plasticsurgeryfinancing.html Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:45:00 GMT plastic surgery, financing, consumer information Financing a cosmetic procedure or plastic surgery is common, since most procedures are elective and not covered by insurance. Here's how to go about it - our plastic surgery tips are basic, easy to follow and absolute. http://www.beautydispatch.com/body/postnatal_massage.html http://www.beautydispatch.com/body/postnatal_massage.html Tue, 29 Jan 2008 17:45:00 GMT pregnancy, post-pregnancy, health, massage Jessica L., a nationally certified massage therapist (NCBMTB), defines why a new mother's body is susceptible to tension, muscular aches and stress, and pinpoints how post-natal massage can help. She speaks from experience - she's a new mom herself. http://www.beautydispatch.com/beauty_update/lipstick_safety.html http://www.beautydispatch.com/beauty_update/lipstick_safety.html Tue, 29 Jan 2008 17:45:00 GMT lipstick, cosmetics safety, FDA, campaign for safe cosmetics Why do lipsticks contain lead (when lead isn't listed as an ingredient), and what does that mean to women's health? Consumer safety groups ask "why isn't the Food and Drug Administration doing something about it?" http://www.beautydispatch.com/beauty_update/bridal_beauty.html http://www.beautydispatch.com/beauty_update/bridal_beauty.html Mon, 28 Jan 2008 17:45:00 GMT wedding beauty, spa, wedding plans, plastic surgery Spa, salon and plastic surgeries action list with tips on fitting a self-improvement and beauty plan into a wedding plan. Great calendar for anyone getting ready for a big day in the near future: reunion, anniversary or birthday. http://www.beautydispatch.com/skincare/pregnancy_skincare.html http://www.beautydispatch.com/skincare/pregnancy_skincare.html Wed, 23 Jan 2008 18:37:00 GMT skincare, health, pregnancy Changes in a woman's hormones, shape and body functions make pregnancy an interesting time for her skin. Here are explanations about skin fitness during pregnancy. http://www.beautydispatch.com/spa_wellness/massage_basics.html http://www.beautydispatch.com/spa_wellness/massage_basics.html Wed, 23 Jan 2008 18:37:00 GMT spa and wellness, massage, types of massage If you've never had a massage but are interested in massage as a therapy with physical and emotional benefits, we define types of massage to help you choose the one that's right for you.