| | Physician Advice Ups Dental Visits for Young Children
| | Young children who receive a recommendation for dental care from their physician are more likely to receive dental care than children with physicians who do not address the issue, according to research published online July 26 in Pediatrics. | |  |
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| | | Keep patients' pain to a minimum during cosmetic procedures
| | | Cosmetic surgeons can be very skilled in their trade and achieve excellent aesthetic outcomes, but those who can minimize the discomfort and pain that a patient perceives during and after a cosmetic procedure are likely to be the most professionally — and financially — successful. |
| | Cryolipolysis, focused ultrasound for body-contouring make waves in Europe
| | | Many protocols debut in Europe while companies collect necessary data for FDA approval in the United States. Two noninvasive body-contouring technologies currently in this stage include the Zeltiq system — which reduces fat in specific areas with cold — and UltraShape, which uses focused ultrasound technology. Both are recommended in patients targeting specific areas such as love handles, and feature little risk, immediate recovery and noticeable results. |
| | New hyaluronic acid filler formulation rehydrates skin, boosts volume
| | | A new hyaluronic acid (HA) filler formulation appears to volumize the skin while significantly increasing hydration. Juv?derm Hydrate (Allergan) improves on and surpasses the level of skin hydration achieved from the typically used HA fillers, potentially setting a new standard for skin-rejuvenation therapy. |
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