Implants, also called injectable fillers, are becoming a common means of erasing wrinkles and folds. The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery notes that 5 million procedures using injectables were performed in 2008. Several materials are being used for deep wrinkles, depressions under the eyes, lip enhancements, and acne scars.
After being banned from the market in 1992, silicone is making a comeback in research settings as a potential permanent wrinkle eraser....
Read moreWe've heard a lot recently about how the symptoms of knee osteoarthritis can be relieved by hyaluronan injections. The research we... Read more »
The easiest way to think of hyaluronic acid injections is that they help replace the joint's natural fluid, which is otherwise lost in... Read more »
Sometimes, when blood sugars get out of whack, it can be pretty difficult to determine what's causing the problem. Diabetes is affected by... Read more »
In the previous entry we were discussing injection therapy for erectile dysfunction. It must be kept in mind that a man must have the... Read more »
What if a deer suddenly jumped in front of your car? Unless you want a deer in your front seat, your brain better quickly send a signal to... Read more »
Most people who experience “sciatica” are really experiencing the shooting, searing sensation of neurogenic pain (pain coming from a nerve) as... Read more »
A review of current research has found that oral anti-inflammatory drugs are as effective as an injection of cortisone for bringing short-term pain... Read more »
Many people use silicone injections to plump their lips or to reduce the appearance of wrinkles. But dermatologists say some patients, particularly... Read more »
Source: eOrthopod
Steroid injections are a good treatment choice for some patients with knee osteoarthritis or shoulder rotator cuff problems. There are different... Read more »
Source: eOrthopod
Researchers from the Centre for Spinal Surgery in Zurich, Switzerland offer doctors a review of the role and use of spinal injections. This includes... Read more »