ANTI-AGING

FDA OKs Belotero for facial wrinkles, folds

Washington — The Food and Drug Administration has approved the hyaluronic acid-based filler Belotero Balance (Merz Aesthetics) for the correction of moderate-to-severe facial wrinkles and folds, the company announced. » More

WOUND CLOSURE

New adhesive reduces post-surgery fluid buildup

Pittsburgh — A new surgical adhesive approved in Europe reduces the need for post-surgery drainage tubes, lowering the risk of infection and reducing time required to close wounds, Forbes.com reports. » More

SCAR TREATMENT

Immediate laser treatment minimizes scars

Detroit — Treating the edges of a surgical wound with a fractional carbon laser immediately before closing the wound — rather than the more traditional method of waiting months to resurface surgical scars — will minimize scarring later, Reuters Health reports. » More

FYI ...

1.20 million

Number of treatments with hyaluronic acid-based dermal fillers in 2010

Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Facial scars, birthmarks affect job hunt

Houston — New research suggests that people with facial disfigurements such as scars or birthmarks are likely to be rated lower in job interviews than those who have none. » More

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