Facial Scars Articles


Jun 21, 2010: Model still pursuing career after facial scarring
Jo Minto was an innocent bystander when she was struck in the face by a pint glass. This incident resulted in multiple facial scars but she is not letting that hold her back from pursuing her career as a model, reports News.Scotsman.com.

Jun 02, 2010: Young girl attacked by dog is recovering well - suffered some scarring
Tanisha Hall is experiencing a slow but steady recovery after sustaining serious injuries when she was attacked by the family dog, reports Northhampton Chronicle & Echo.

May 19, 2010: French brothers show plastic surgery gone wrong
Used in careful consideration, plastic surgery can leave patients looking younger, feeling more confident and achieving the appearance they desire, provided that they use silicone ointments to mask any resulting scars. But two French actors recently showed what can happen when people go overboard with facial surgery while appearing at the Cannes Film Festival.

May 18, 2010: Facial surgery popular among those in the job market
New data is showing that many people are turning to facial surgery, believing that an improved appearance will increase their chances in the job market. Many studies have shown that appearance factors in to hiring practices.

May 18, 2010: New technique allows surgeons to fix botched eye lifts
After spending thousands of dollars and undergoing surgery and recovery time, patients want to be satisfied with the results of their plastic surgery. But botched surgeries and scarring can leave some patients disliking their new appearance more than their old one.

May 07, 2010: "Britain's Got Talent" judge suffers from keloid scarring
Amanda Holden, a judge on the popular British TV show "Britain's Got Talent," has recently admitted that she suffers from keloid scarring, a condition which makes her skin scar much more easily than normal. Holden could reduce the visibility of her scars by using silicone-based scar treatment products such as silicone ointment or gel.

May 04, 2010: 3-D software shows patients what they'll look like after plastic surgery
A plastic surgeon in Delray Beach, Florida, is using new 3-D software to show patients the effects of their plastic surgery before going under the knife. The software does not account for the common scars that occur after facial surgery, which can be treated with the use of silicone gel sheeting.

Apr 30, 2010: Hollywood star Rourke's scars still healing
After a checkered past, famous actor Mickey Rourke is back on top with a starring role in the upcoming "Iron Man 2." But he didn't always have the Hollywood face he has now: after undergoing plastic surgery, his face was covered in scars that wouldn't heal.

Apr 30, 2010: Couple works to raise awareness of ethnic identity in plastic surgery
Anthony and Annette Brissett are not your typical couple. Anthony, a plastic surgeon, and Annette, a psychologist, have found a way to overlap their careers and raise awareness of a critical issue in plastic surgery in the process.

Apr 08, 2010: Pop star Seal might have benefitted from silicone ointment
Throughout the years, the London-born R&B singer Seal has been one of the most prolific and successful performers in the world.

Apr 01, 2010: Argentine soccer star Maradona may soon seek scar treatment after dog bite
Diego Maradona, the Argentine soccer star who recently tied with the legendary Pele for the title of FIFA Player of the Century, has reportedly undergone cosmetic surgery to repair damage done to his face when he was attacked by one of his dogs last month.

Mar 31, 2010: New scar treatment helps confidence with tattoos
For many people with facial trauma scars, their physical appearance is a constant reminder of a past that they would probably rather forget.

Mar 25, 2010: Heidi Montag's plastic surgery to be centerpiece of final season of 'The Hills'
Facing sinking rankings and a dejected cast, MTV has announced that the upcoming sixth season of the channel's hit semi-scripted reality show 'The Hills' will be its last.

Feb 23, 2010: Vogue airbrushes Tina Fey's facial scar, others use silicone gel
When Tina Fey appears on the cover of Vogue magazine this March, fans of the brainy comedienne may notice the absence of one of her defining characteristics - her facial scar.

Feb 01, 2010: Star soccer player Charlie Davies may seek scar treatment
When U.S. soccer player Charlie Davies was pulled from a wrecked car on October 13, 2009, he had two broken bones in his leg, a broken elbow, facial fractures and scars covering his body. But less than four months later, the athlete is returning to his old form.

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