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Cosmetic Surgery: Are the Payoffs Worth the Price?
8:00AM 8/09/2011
Despite the recession, the cosmetic procedure industry has continued to grow across the board, with injectables creating a whole new business line in the industry of youthful appearance. But what do patients really get out of these procedures -- and are they worth the money?
Medicine is littered with lucky accidents. Take botulinum toxin type A, discovered in the 1800s. We all know Botox can smooth out those pesky forehead furrows. But did you realize it was originally approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1989 to address eye spasms and eye muscle...
Botox gel and internal bras? The future of cosmetic procedures
1:00PM 3/25/2010
Despite a daunting 10.7% unemployment rate, America's love affair with cosmetic procedures rages on. While people are spending less on more invasive surgeries, they are still making room in their budgets for non-invasive treatments like Botox and Restylane. Last year, these nonsurgical procedures...
'Botax:' Nips and tucks could cost more than ever before
12:00PM 12/08/2009
NOTE: this story was updated on Dec. 21 to reflect breaking news
Mirror mirror on the wall, who's the most taxed of them all? Well, it was nearly Americans seeking to lift a little "here" and tuck just a bit "there" as these people faced paying 5% more than they expected.
The tax, included...
Health care reform could include a tummy-tuck tax
11:00AM 12/07/2009
The ongoing debate over health care reform is getting nipped and tucked, but not in the way you might expect. To make the new bill work, Congress has to find a way to pay the $848 billion tab.
The Senate has come up with $5.8 billion toward that goal -- thanks to proposed levies on lunchtime...
There's a pretty common checklist for anyone seeking a new job. You get your resume and cover letter in order first. Then, when the interviews start to come, you make sure your suit fits, your shoes match and your hair is cut.
There's no secret to the fact that you need to present well in an...
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