Top 10 Romantic Beaches

America’s Top 10 Romantic Beaches
East Hampton Beach, New York
East Hampton is an approximately sixteen square mile parcel of land adorned with ponds, wetlands, large, open public greens, farmland, and woodland. The entire southern border of the Village is one of the world’s most beautiful ocean beaches. The wide, white, sandy beach and dunes provide an [...]

Spider Veins

Spider veins are those little bothersome blue, red, or purple veins that seem to develop in patches . Most spider veins occur on the legs. Although they are not a functional problem in and of themselves, they are the physical signs of a problem with the larger veins that control blood flow from the legs [...]

23 Year-old TV Star had 10 Procedures Done in One Day

After two months of dodging the cameras, reality-TV star Heidi Montag is back in the spotlight with a “tweaked” face and body, courtesy of 10 plastic surgeries in 10 hours.
Montag, 23, has been in hiding since the operations in November only to re-emerge amid controversy about what she had done. Critics accused her of [...]

Brachioplasty-Surgery to reduce excess skin of the upper arms

With the increase in bariatric surgery (gastric banding and gastric bypass) to treat patients with obesity, there has been a marked increase in the number of reconstructive plastic surgery procedures to treat the excess skin. Known by the common name of upper arm lift, the brachioplasty is a procedure which has increased in popularity from [...]

Liposuction

Liposuction, or lipoplasty, is a procedure for contouring the body by removing localized deposits of fat from different areas of the body. Women complain most about fatty deposits under the chin, in the “hips”, the abdomen, the thighs, both inner and outer, and the knees. Men are bothered by fat under the chin, in the [...]

Reduction Mammaplasty

Much is written about augmentation mammaplasty, or breast enlargement. A favorite past-time of some individuals seems to be speculating as to whether a woman’s breasts are “real” or “fake”. Less publicized is the procedure for making large breasts smaller, called reduction mammaplasty. Women with small breasts often complain, and truthfully so, of feeling of insecurity [...]

Cosmetic Surgery On Adolescents, When Is It Right?

The culture in the United States puts a great emphasis on physical appearance. Psychologists have shown that the general public has the perception that “pretty” people are more intelligent, wealthier, and more successful. Even studies in young children demonstrate this perception. As a plastic surgeon, I see this daily in my practice. Patients want to [...]

Complication or Unrealistic Expectations

In my 25 years as a plastic surgeon, I have seen over 20,000 patients. When they first come in for consultation, I ask them what is it about their looks that bothers them. For some patients , it may be as minor as a mole or birthmark and for others it may be a total [...]

Tylenol Arthritis Recalled in U.S.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a voluntary recall for Tylenol Arthritis Pain Caplet 100 count bottles, with distinctive red caps.
The recall does not affect Canada and deals only with products purchased in the United States.
The product has been recalled because of concerns over an unusual, mouldy odour from some packages. It is [...]

Skincare Products For Your Face

There are many over the counter products that advertise dramatic results for rejuvenating the skin. Celebrity spokespersons trumpet the benefits of skincare products that turn back the clock, giving the skin healthy youthful glow, removing lines and wrinkles in a matter of days. Americans will spend $4 billion on skincare products and cosmetics this year [...]

The Best and Worst Jobs – WSJ.com

By SARAH E. NEEDLEMAN

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WSJ’s Sarah Needleman discusses a survey of the best and worst jobs. Of the best, actuary ranked number one. Of the worst, roustabout was on the bottom.
At least twice a month throughout the recession, headhunters have dangled job opportunities in front of Ryan McAllister, an actuary for Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co. in [...]