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...seem the height of self-indulgence in a time of war, unemployment and cutbacks in medical insurance, there has been a 33% increase in their use in the U.S. this year as compared with 2001, shortly before Botox was approved for cosmetic use by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA...
...collagen has long been used in this way to flesh out wrinkles, but because some people react badly to bovine protein, allergy tests were needed six weeks before the procedure. CosmoDerm and CosmoPlast, approved for cosmetic use by the FDA in March, don't require testing because they come from lab-grown human cells. The treatment, which costs $575 and up, depending on how much you need, may cause a little bruising or irritation but is otherwise safe and produces results that last roughly four to six months...
...acid, a natural component of the skin. In the body, hyaluronic acid clings to water, lubricating joints and keeping the skin full and supple. The synthetic version, marketed in more than 60 countries as Restylane, rarely causes allergic reactions, and its effects last six months to a year. The FDA is expected to approve it for sale in the U.S.; treatments will probably start at $550 each...
...flatten the top layer of the cornea. In the morning the contact comes out, and the wearer has normal vision for one to three days, until the cornea gradually reverts to its normal shape. Similar contacts have been around for decades, but these are the first approved by the FDA for wear during sleep. They are especially attractive to athletes and those who find daytime lenses uncomfortable. A fitting and a pair of lenses may cost more than $1,000, vs. about $300 for standard contacts. Sales since August 2002 have been about $1.5 million and are growing...
...drug is called memantine. It has been used for more than a decade in Europe for various neurological conditions, including Parkinson's. It is under review by the FDA...