| A Cosmetic Cocktail Designed To Meet Men's Anti-Aging Needs
According to the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, baby boomers account for 65 percent of all cosmetic procedures performed. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons reports that 1.1 million men had cosmetic procedures in 2006. Many opted for cosmetic cocktails and quick fixes. .
Consumers are turning to DIY laser treatment; but doctors warn that the at-home results might be disappointing
Laura Beard was flipping through a women's magazine when an advertisement caught her eye. It sounded simple enough: Aim a laser at individual blemishes — in the privacy of one's home — and the skin will clear up within a day or two. The cost, $150, gave her only slight pause. If the device worked, it would save her the time and money she spent on acne treatments and dermatologist visits for herself and her daughter. "I have very dry skin, so I have to be careful about using acne remedies with benzoyl peroxide," the 53-year-old Memphis woman said. "This sounded so positive." With the evolution of laser technology, do-it-yourself personal care has entered a new realm. Consumers can calm acne flare-ups, plump facial wrinkles and restore thinning hair with a variety of hand-held devices.
The Natchez Democrat
Kimberly Johnson recently went from wearing glasses, top, to seeing without them, bottom, all in the span of four hours after undergoing LASIK surgery performed by Dr. Douglas Smith at Eye Center Optical. Published Sunday, August 12, 2007 .
Third & Short
TAMPA, Fla. - Mike Alstott's season, and perhaps his career, is over. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday placed the six-time Pro Bowl fullback on injured reserve with a neck problem that Alstott said was not related to a career-threatening injury that required surgery in 2003. Alstott, 33, arguably the most popular player in team history, couldn't bring himself to say that he may have played his last game. He shrugged off several retirement-related questions, saying that's something that will be answered in time. The team's second all-time leading rusher with 5,088 yards had been preparing for his 12th season, but became concerned when soreness in his neck persisted as training camp progressed at Disney World. BEREA, Ohio - Browns linebacker Willie McGinest was scheduled to have back surgery Thursday and will miss at least six weeks, another blow to a Cleveland team decimated by major injuries the past few seasons.
HEALTH HAPPENINGS
Send information about free or low-cost health-related events open to the public by noon Friday, eight days ahead of Saturday publication. Information can be mailed to the Bradenton Herald, P.O. Box 921, Bradenton, FL 34206, e-mailed to cwille@bradenton.com or faxed to 745-7097. Complete listings can be found at Bradenton.com. All addresses are Bradenton, unless otherwise noted. ANNOUNCEMENTS & DATED EVENTS Blood drives Florida Blood Services will hold the following blood drives, with donors receiving a wellness checkup including a cholesterol screening, a free T-shirt, two-for-one admission good for up to two free tickets to Pirate's Dinner Adventure in Orlando and more: • Hooters Full Moon Blood Drive, Aug. 11 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
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