This month marks the four year anniversary of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's renewed approval of the marketing of silicone gel breast implants. In the four years that silicone implants have been available, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Cohen (www.scottsdalecenterforplasticsurgery.com) has seen an increasing number of women choosing these new, improved implants for breast augmentation in Phoenix at his practice. Some studies indicate that in the United States, women are choosing silicone implants over saline by a factor of 2 to 1. Dr. Cohen has seen ...

For those who have always wondered what they would look like with a different nose, they no longer have to visit a plastic surgeon's office. Dr. Richard Rival (www.rhinoplastytoronto.ca), a specialist in rhinoplasty in Ontario, has launched a new application called "Dr. Rival" for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. The free app, available for download at iTunes, allows the user to upload photographs of themselves to see what they would look like after surgery. This technological innovation is a way for patients to stop imagining how they could look and start to see the ...

The largest plastic surgery practice in Maryland, Plastic Surgery Specialists, is proud to offer its patients a fully-accredited, on-site surgery center with high levels of safety and advanced equipment. Because the thought of going into the hospital can be distressing for many people, even if they are having an elective procedure, the women and men who visit Plastic Surgery Specialists (www.plasticsurgeryspec.com) for plastic surgery in Baltimore couldn't be happier with this outpatient facility. "We are so pleased to be able to offer our patients a safe alternative ...

The Pillars Hotel in Fort Lauderdale is pleased to announce that its most recent renovation is now complete. Changes include an expansion of the common area as well as the elimination of smaller rooms in favor of larger more comfortable suites. The new space includes a formal dining room, wine bar and elegant lobby/lounge area. As a result of the improvements the hotel is now able to provide a well equipped 22 seat boardroom for meetings and conferences. Designer Zeke Fernandez combined classic and art deco style architecture as his inspiration for the new dining and ...

San Diego remodeling firm Jackson Design & Remodeling (JDR) is proud to announce it has received three Contractor of the Year (CotY) Awards. The winners were announced Saturday evening by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) at their annual Holiday awards ceremony. JDR won CotYs in the following categories: Residential Bath Over $60,000, Residential Kitchen $40,000 to $80,000 and Entire Home $250,000 to $500,000. "Our team is honored to be recognized for our craft and the stunning work we've completed for our clients in San Diego," said Todd ...

The people who come to our San Antonio, Texas bankruptcy law office are good people who have fallen victim to bad circumstances that make it difficult or completely impossible to pay off their debts. They need a fresh start and that is exactly what Chapter 7 bankruptcy is designed to do. Too many of our clients said that they wished they would have talked to our firm sooner, but were too afraid or confused about how bankruptcy works. Our clients said we should get the word out about the truth on bankruptcy. This article is aimed at doing just that for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. ...

Dermatologic surgeons from across the country attended The American Society of Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) course "The Art & Science of Fillers and Injectables," held September 11-12 in Boston. Internationally renowned Boston dermatologist and cosmetic surgery specialist Dr. Kenneth A. Arndt, a partner at SkinCare Physicians (www.skincarephysicians.net), was a featured speaker at the course. This innovative training course was aimed at instructing both beginning and experienced dermatologic surgeons in the latest advances in dermal fillers and injectables and effective ...

Restoration dentistry can now be done in a single office visit. The new approach to tooth restoration is made possible by CEREC technology that designs and mills a custom ceramic restoration. Dr. Sherzoy is highly experienced in restoration dentistry. For nearly 20 years, patients from all over Bergen County have trusted Dr. Sherzoy to restore their smile. CEREC system now allows Dr. Sherzoy to repair damaged and decaying teeth in about an hour and a half using tooth-colored ceramic restorations. The camera takes an optical impression of the damaged tooth, eliminating ...

According to board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. Andrew Wolfe and Dr. Steven Vath at the Center for Cosmetic Surgery (www.denverminifacelift.com), more men are choosing facial enhancements including BOTOX Cosmetic and blepharoplasty in Denver. The trend they are seeing in their practice is in line with recent statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). "It is a common misconception that men are more body-focused when it comes to their appearance," notes Dr. Vath. "But the statistics and our experience indicate otherwise. Men frequently choose procedures ...

Dr. Raghu Athre (www.athresurgical.com), a face lift surgeon in Houston, is throwing a party early in December to help his patients look their absolute best in time for the holiday season. The get-together, officially called "Look Your Best for the Holidays," will take place on December 9th at Athre Surgical Associates located at 1015 Medical Center Boulevard, Suite 1500 in Webster. "We get a real kick out of these parties, and our patients love them too," says Dr. Athre, a double board-certified Head/Neck Surgeon focused on facial cosmetic enhancements as well as reconstructive ...

Adva Mobile Corporation, a pioneer of mobile web and marketing services for touring bands and recording artists, announced a major milestone achievement was reached earlier this week. The 1,000th artist signed up for Adva Mobile's marketing platform was New Orleans Funk band Dumpstaphunk, one of the country's leading touring bands. Bands using Adva Mobile's service connect with fans on their mobile phones with text messaging and mobile friendly web sites that engage fans with merch, ticket & music sales, exclusive content, fan engagement tools like voting and raffles ...

Christmas is approaching faster than you think and with time running out to purchase the perfect presents for your loved ones The Handpicked Collection has put together a list of its best selling present ideas to make shopping this Christmas totally hassle free. Some of these featured products have been best sellers for years, and in accordance with tradition, are being snapped up again for Christmas presents this year. If great minds think alike then join the hundreds of people who have made these products our best sellers and grab a guaranteed hit for Christmas this year. ...

Famous name digital cameras are available with massive savings as the Christmas present buying season kicks in through new offers from Jessops on show at leading consumer bargain deals website DiscountVouchers.co.uk. The new deals to be had from DiscountVouchers.co.uk feature an exclusive code for 6% off Panasonic digital cameras, while the site is also offering 15% off all digital photo frames. Users can also get hold of 15% off digital camera tripods, 20% off memory cards and much more besides. www.discountvouchers.co.uk is the place to find all these deals until 24 ...

Holidaymakers who have yet to attend the Ancient Czech Legends exhibition at the National Museum in Prague still have plenty of time to catch it. The display, which focuses on the nation's historic legends and folklore, is due to run until July 6th 2011. Ancient Czech Legends will be the last major exhibition to take place in the museum's main historical building before it closes temporarily for planned renovation work. Guests of Prague hotels who are keen to learn more about the country's past, major archeological discoveries and legendary folk tales can expect ...

In the United States, the legal gambling ages in every location are not always easy to find, but a new website has launched to show would be gamblers what age is required in their region. Since each of the 50 states has the right to determine at what age people may legally gamble, and most states carry vast differences in the the ages which may gamble. In order to legally gamble and remain safe in doing so, players must follow the minimum gambling ages in their individual state or jurisdiction. The new site, LegalGamblingAges.com has managed to the document each of the ...

The technology industry is moving forward at an unprecedented rate, which is why a new site - HottestNewItems.com - has launched and is showing consumers every hot commodity that is set to roll off the shelves. By covering many facets of the technology, media, and more, this new site is exposing some of the best products that consumers have at their disposal. Computers and electronics are two industries that grow at an unprecedented rate. From iPads to iPods, MP3 players to laptops, technology is moving forward at the speed of light. In order for consumers to stay ahead ...

Online Gambling Insider has tested and Certified two of the casinos powered by the up-and-coming SkillOnNet platform, RedKings Casino and EUCasino. "The SkillOnNet platform has been enhanced rapidly over the last couple of years and we have been impressed by the quality and variety of their games," says Ryan D, Editor at Online Gambling Insider. "The fact that the software is tested and certified by ITech Labs of Australia, who test according to stringent standards laid down by the Isle of Man and Alderney Gaming Commissions is a big advantage and will give players comfort ...

Best dentist in Los Angeles, Dr. Shervin Louie, announces the use of a smile gallery via his practice's website to show previous dental work. Patients can access the smile gallery and observe the end results of various procedures they may be interested in at this dentist in Beverly Hills' office. With the addition of a smile gallery, patients are able to gain confidence they may need, knowing the outcome of the procedures can be as rewarding as the ones showcased in the gallery. The gallery represents such improvements through treatments like veneers and implants from ...

Agency search consultancy Agency-Select, the agency search industry's only non-database, personalized, no-fee search service, has been chosen to head the PR agency search for Omek Interactive for its U.S. PR agency search. Omek Interactive's software development kit is a full middleware solution used by consumer electronics companies and game developers to create 3D camera applications. Techcrunch writes that "Omek Interactive could blow Microsoft's Project Natal out of the water." Agency-Select Director Joan Weinberg states, "Our reach extends from high tech PR ...

The online color copy and printing company Docucopies this week launched their new t-shirt printing services. Along with their new color sticker and label service, this is the second major addition to their product lineup in the last month. Docucopies offers full-color and black printing on a multitude of t-shirt colors, in sizes ranging from Youth to Adult XL. "This is a big expansion on the products we offer new and existing customers," says Marketing Director Jeff Corbo. "When people are ordering color copies or flyers for their church groups, school clubs, restaurants, ...

Fast becoming pegged as a popular wine tour destination, Harrison County Indiana welcomes a fifth addition to the region's existing list of wineries offering tours and tastings. New to the area, Grateful Goat Vineyard and Winery joins popular Turtle Run Winery, Best Vineyards, Scout Mountain Winery and Indian Creek Winery, just in time for the holiday season. For complete information on area wineries and tours, and to order a free visitor's guide, travelers can log on to www.thisisIndiana.org or call (888) 738-2137. Located in Palmyra, IN, on West Palmyra Lake Road, ...

Nickelodeon's favorite bilingual, bicultural preschooler, Kai-Lan, will be a featured guest at the AAA Great Vacations EXPO on Kids Day, Saturday, January 22, 2011. From 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., this wildly popular cartoon character will be on hand at the EXPO to meet guests and pose for pictures with fans. Ni Hao Kai-Lan is a play-along, think-along Nick Jr. series that embraces Chinese language and culture, preschool-age stories and interactivity. Designed to entertain kids of all ages, Kids Day at the EXPO kicks off at 10 a.m. and will be packed with family-friendly fun. ...

Fat grafting is one of the exciting frontiers of plastic surgery, allowing men and women to take fat from areas where it is undesirable and use it to sculpt areas where they desire greater volume, such as the breast, buttocks, face, and hands. Now Orlando plastic surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Hartog is joining a small number of surgeons in the United States and worldwide that are using an exciting new technique that uses the regenerative cells common in fat to enhance the effectiveness of fat grafting. The technique enhances the normal fat graft with a concentrated dose of adipose-derived ...

Surgical errors are some of the most serious forms of medical malpractice, resulting in severe complications or damage a number of other body parts. Surgical mistakes are at an alarmingly high rate, and are often preventable errors. The Institute of Medicine reports that an estimated 98,000 hospital patients are killed each year because of medical negligence. Although the medical profession is highly regarded for its quality of care, this approximation raises concerns about the safety standards in hospitals throughout the United States. The Many Forms of Surgical ...

Congress' 2008 Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act mandates the creation of a searchable product safety database. The public database is being developed by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and will be accessed through the website www.saferproducts.gov. It will provide a centralized reporting mechanism for consumers to lodge legitimate complaints about specific consumer products and will serve as a safety research tool. Why the Need For a Product Safety Database? For almost three decades, manufacturers have controlled the distribution of consumer ...