Allergan has introduced a new dermal filler, said to hydrate the skin while plumping it. Juvéderm Hydrate, which is made of Hyaluronic acid (HA), works like other fillers that are currently on the market with the added benefit of skin hydrating properties.

A diet rich in fruits and vegetables, particularly 5 or more servings a days, has always come highly recommended as a way to replenish the body’s essential vitamins and nutrients.  A new study finds that adding certain fruits and vegetables to your diet can work wonders for your complexion.

Contrary to popular belief, one’s weight may not be the most adequate measure of their health. A new study sponsored by the American Cancer Society confirms that waist size is the leading indicator for health risk. Body mass index (BMI), which is used to measure obesity, is most commonly used when assessing one’s health.

According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS), the average age of patients undergoing invasive cosmetic surgery has increased by two years. The findings were based on data collected by the AACS from 2002 until 2007.

A group of scientists presented a study at the 61st Annual American Academy of Dermatology meeting showing that men need twice the amount of Botox® than women do to achieve similar results. The researchers found that the reason why men need more Botox® is due the greater thickness and muscle tone of male skin.

Facial trauma and bone loss often times results in difficulty chewing, swallowing, speaking or even breathing for patients. Facial reconstruction is not just important for cosmetic purposes, but for the overall function of a person’s face. Thanks to the University of Illinois and the Ohio State University Medical Center, facial reconstruction patients may soon have the option to have custom-made facial implants that are designed for both form and function.

ScienceDaily.com recently reported that lab tests at Texas AgriLife Research have shown that peach and plum extracts can kill breast cancer cells—even in their most aggressive forms. Not only did the study show that cancer cells were destroyed, it also showed that the surrounding healthy cells were not harmed by the treatment.

Getting rid of wrinkles can surely make anyone happy. A recent study finds that Botox® gives patients a whole new reason to smile.  The study, performed by the University of Wisconsin, found that by using Botox® to prevent the facial expression of negative emotions your brain is therefore tricked into thinking that those emotions don’t exist.

According to StyleList.com, a recent survey found that men are turned off by tattoos on women. The British survey reported that 47 percent of men interviewed were not attracted to female tattoos.

According to the Huffington Post, the first full-face transplant was performed at Vall d'Hebron Hospital in Barcelona earlier this year. The Spanish patient accidentally shot himself with a shotgun in 2005, essentially destroying his face from the eye sockets down, although his eyes and eyesight were unaffected.

The use of stem cells in anti-aging treatments is still in its infancy due to controversy over human stem cell research. However, apple stem cell technology is becoming quite prevalent recently across the cosmetic industry. These aren’t your regular Granny Smith apple stem cells, either. Researchers have begun cultivating from a very rare Swiss apple tree that was cultivated over 300 hundred years ago for the long storage life of the fruit. But does this innovative beauty trend have proven benefits, or is it just a glorified fad?