2010 Facial Plastic Surgery Results Show Less Invasive Options Gaining Ground

The latest 2010 statistics for facial cosmetic treatments show that about 75 percent of the procedures performed last year were non-surgical, which may confirm an often discussed trend toward non-surgical cosmetic treatments.
The stats come straight from the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), and they show a 45 percent increase in the number of facial procedures performed over the last two years, representing a 16 percent annual increase in non-surgical facial procedures.
“Non-surgical procedures are an excellent option for some people, with the added benefits of lower costs and shorter recovery time; two things that are consistently important to those considering facial plastic surgery,” said Dr. Jonathan M. Sykes. “We have been seeing a trend over the past few years that people who want to look and feel younger and rejuvenated are turning to non-surgical, less invasive procedures to obtain the refreshed look they want.”
Based on the AAFPRS survey, the hot procedures of 2010 were non-surgical procedures like neuro-toxin and hyaluronic acid injections. Among surgical procedures, the most popular were rhinoplasty, facelift and eyelid surgery.
Females received the majority of facial procedures in 2010 (83 percent), but the most popular procedures varied by age. For women 35 to 60, the top surgical procedures were brow lift, facelift and eyelid surgery, while a nose job was the top surgical procedure performed on women under 35.Wrinkle injections,  nose jobs, and hair transplants were the most common facial procedures performed on men in 2010.
The AAFPRS survey also reported an increase in ethnic patients: two out of five surgeons said they had an increase in their Asian American and Hispanic patients last year.
You can read more of these survey results at www.aafprs.org.

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For many, year after year, New Year’s resolutions include the desire for an improved appearance and topping the list is weight loss.  
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The risks of being overweight and the wish to achieve better health and an improved appearance can drive depression at any time of the year, leaving you immobilized. The daunting journey to achieve weight loss can be overwhelming; especially after endless failed attempts at diet routines.

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The CIBO support team is unmatched……they don’t just claim to have experience…they do. Tom Saridis, Founder & CEO of The Canadian Institute of Bariatric Options, CIBO Clinic, has experienced weight-loss surgery himself.  Tom underwent adjustable gastric lap-banding weight loss surgery in 2006 and has lost and maintained a 280 lb weight loss.  Tom describes his experience as, “I realized that having the band put in wasn’t a cure for my obesity – nothing is – but it was a great tool for helping me change the way I eat. I worked hard to make the changes the band required.”

Tom formed CIBO Clinic from his own weight loss journey and the feelings of “What happens now?”

Today, five years later and 280 lbs. lighter Tom is committed to helping others achieve the same weight loss success…and…enjoy a better quality of life. Tom maintains, “Anyone who has ever struggled with their weight like I have knows losing it is a lot more complicated than just cutting back on food and getting some exercise. It’s about changing the way you eat, the way you think – and the way you live your life. I couldn’t have made those changes without help.”

The health risks of obesity such as type 2 diabetes or hypertension are greater than the risks of gastric banding surgery because severe obesity is a chronic frequently progressive, life threatening disease with many known health risks.

In most cases a potential candidate for lap-band surgery would have to be at least fifty pounds above their ideal body weight or have a body mass index of thirty-five or as low as thirty with pre-existing health conditions.

The Canadian Medical Association Journal recommends bariatric or weight loss surgery as an acceptable option for people for whom all other conventional weight loss methods have failed.

The CIBO Clinic in Toronto (Canadian Institute of Bariatric Options) stresses a lifetime of changes; “Eating habits can change, the band is a great tool to help you make that change”, explains Tom “These days, life has become about quality, not quantity,”
When Tom states, “I know what you mean” it is not a put-off comment he actually does know and can relate to you.

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Healthy young skin contains collagen that gives it volume, flexibility and strength. As part of the aging process, your own natural collagen breaks down, diminishing facial volume. This loss of elasticity and volume results in the wrinkles, facial lines and skin laxity that rob your skin of its youthful appearance.

Welcome Back Your Own Natural Collagen The ideal way to achieve wrinkle reduction is by replenishing lost volume. With RADIESSE® wrinkle filler, you welcome back your own natural collagen to smooth out the signs of aging. That's because RADIESSE wrinkle filler's unique formulation stimulates collagenesis – the production of new collagen – which results in increased volume for natural looking wrinkle correction that may last a year or more in many patients. It's also why more and more cosmetic surgeons, estheticians, and other medical professionals are choosing RADIESSE wrinkle filler for long-lasting facial rejuvenation.

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Would you like to be able to whip up a creation from the restaurant of Michael Smith, Jason Atherton or Tom Aikens quickly and easily in the comfort of your own kitchen? With the help of Master Chefs for Home Chefs 4, a cookbook in which 52 acclaimed chefs each reveal one of their special recipes, you too will be able to prepare a range of simple and delicious starters, main courses and deserts. And what’s more, for each copy purchased, 40 meals will be provided to children in Malawi. The top chefs and others involved have worked on this book free of charge, ensuring that its proceeds can go to the school nutrition programme of the World Food Programme (WFP). The WFP, part of the United Nations, currently provides food aid to around 90 million people, more than half of them children, in 70 countries. Last year’s Dutch edition (Topkoks voor Thuiskoks 3) sold 80,000 copies, placing it at the top of the Dutch list of the best selling cookbook of 2009. This year’s target is to sell 125,000 copies internationally, which results in 5 million school meals for Malawian children. Master Chefs for Home Chefs 4 is the perfect gift for anyone who loves to cook. The dishes are simple to prepare thanks to the clear instructions. The book’s design is sleek, and the splendid photography is bound to make your mouth water. Select a menu from the recipes on offer here and your guests can’t fail to be impressed!

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Canadian Study Finds Young Moms Seek a More Team Approach to Raising Kids than Previous Generations

Millennial Moms want their children to experience low tech, simple play

Among the key findings from the study:

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o They are networkers and collaborators. They grew up working in teams and learning from one another as much as they did from authority figures.

Ø Choose Your Own Adventure

o Millennial Moms are less likely to accept tradition and replicate what others have done before them. They will go to a number of sources such as their own mothers, or friends (both online and offline), websites, and blogs for input and then make their own decisions.

Ø Go with the Flow Motherhood

o Millennial Moms see motherhood as a process of discovery for themselves and their children. They are less likely to try to live up to an ideal of motherhood or being a perfect mom and they are less likely to over-program or “helicopter” over their children.

Ø The Mompreneur

o Their drive for integration and self-expression has this generation of moms enjoying entrepreneurial pursuits and their home businesses are often influenced by their role as a mother. Whether it’s blogging or hosting a website about parenthood to selling birthday cakes, they blend their entrepreneurial spirit with their role as a mother.

Ø Dad as Partner; Kids as Collaborators

o Dad is more involved than ever before: he wants to be there and she wants him there. His skills are a complementary force to mom’s skills and abilities. He is not happy to be seen as helpless or as an extra kid that mom has to deal with. Children also contribute to the team dynamic, as mom looks to all members of the family to support its growth and development.

The study’s multi-phase approach included an extensive literature review and in-depth interviews with Millennial Moms, as well as Gen X and Boomer moms for comparative purposes. A visual anthropologist, who is also a Millennial, participated in the research activities and helped to analyze rituals, behaviours and cultural norms of the groups.

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Worried about what others think? Think for yourself, new book advises

Karen Sala examines how others influence our life choices, and what we can do about it in "The Art of Finding Yourself, At Any Age"

BARRIE, Ontario (MMD Newswire) February 2011 - - Too many of us are swayed by what others think and say, notes author Karen Sala, and too often we lose focus of ourselves in the process. This can give way to mimicking the habits of those we associate with, which over time can hinder our life's purpose and progress. In "The Art of Finding Yourself, At Any Age" (ISBN 1450585485), Sala attempts to explain how this fear of the unknown can cause people to go astray.

About the Author:

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Create a spark this Valentine’s Day…without the smoke

Surprise your loved one this Valentine’s Day by resolving to quit smoking. Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to trade in your cigarettes for a healthier heart. Smokers can draw motivation through the Canadian Cancer Society Driven to Quit Challenge. Butt out for the month of March and you could win prizes such as a romantic vacation getaway.

Spouses, significant others and friends can participate in the Challenge as a support buddy. With their encouragement, the heart will not only grow fonder, but also healthier. If you are single, quitting smoking is a great way to impress prospective partners. 

The Canadian Cancer Society Smokers’ Helpline provides personalized support and resources to help cope with cravings, withdrawal symptoms and stress through phone counseling, online tools and text messaging, including:

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Health benefits of discontinuing tobacco use

Within 20 minutes	Your blood pressure drops, your pulse returns to normal and the temperature of hands and feet stabilizes
After 8 Hours	The carbon monoxide level in your blood drops
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After 48 Hours	Your ability to smell and taste improves
After 72 Hours	Lung capacity increases. Breathing can become easier
2 weeks to 3 months	Your circulation improves. Walking becomes easier. Lung functioning may increase by up to 20 per cent
1 to 9 months	Coughing, sinus congestion, fatigue, shortness of breath may decrease. Your cilia may even begin to re-grow and that can help clean the lungs and reduce chance of infection
1 year	Risk of heart disease is cut in half

 

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