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As Critical testing and surgery wait times are taking longer than normal our northern neighbors are resorting to cross the border. Whether for open-heart surgery, hip replacement or MRI scans Canadians are heading south cash in hand for treatment by American doctors.

According to Fraser Institute findings orthopedic surgery has the longest wait time. For many this means living with pain with little or no relief and no definite booked time for surgery in sight. Dr.Anne Doig,the president of the Canadian Medical Association, said her county’s health care is “sick” and “imploding,”the Canadian Press reported.

Medical tourism for Canadians means heading south.

We are pleased to announce that we added Restylane and Perlane now with Lidocaine to our products available at Medicadepot.com. These are the newest dermal fillers released by Q-Med.

So what is the difference between this new filler and the traditional Restylane and Perlane dermal fillers?

This is exactly the same filler as the old tried and tested dermal fillers, the only difference being that they have a small amount of local anesthetic called Lidocaine already added to them. So a small difference in the syringe makes a huge difference to the patient, as these new fillers make the whole experience of dermal filler procedures a lot less painful. Economically speaking there is not valuable time lost applying anaesthetic separately and waiting for it to take effect.

I need to know your thoughts about H1N1. Are you getting the vaccine ? If so what are your reasons? People are dying. Yikes! Talk to me.

I was disturbed by at a recent article, after a study in Paris showed co-sleeping caused more than half of SIDS cases. Later it mentions how it commonly occurs after drugs or alcohol were consumed before the parent was co-sleeping with the infant. It’s a fact drinking and driving kills this is no different .

They should not have been filed as SIDS but as irresponsible parenting. So the comment “We have learnt that SIDS is largely preventable,” sums it up appropriately.

http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/afp/091014/world/health_infants_mortality_sids

Some people so desperate to save money they feel the need to risk their health by self injecting instead of going to a qualified doctor to eliminate that scar or plump that lip? In today sluggish economy people are turning to self injecting or seeking back door cut rate services.I approve of augmenting ones features be it surgically or by fillers. I personally have a crooked nose, sure my glasses don’t sit right but to date I have not been compelled to fix it.

This is my body and not tires for my vehicle. Sure I can save money by either choosing a cheaper brand tire or using a little elbow grease if I have the know how. The thought of a blood test makes me feel lightheaded , let alone self injecting an unknown substance is unthinkable. So until I can afford to I’ll live with it.

A man in Florida was charging $600. for industrial strength silicone injections in a bedroom of his home. One woman died and he received only a 2 year jail sentence only to return to his lucrative home business.He should have been criminally charged and his punishment more extreme.

http://www.clickorlando.com/news/19996951/detail.html

“Do no try to operate on yourselves at home, people. Just. Don’t. Do. It.” A Minnesota woman says after self injecting herself with a $10.bottle of silicone bought online. She had a silicone treatment performed previously for $2700. by a doctor.Woman what were you thinking? Now she’s faced with much more than a scar on her cheek.

http://wcco.com/consumer/disfigured.silicone.injection.2.1049241.html

When I choose to and can afford to I will entrust a professional to make me look my best. I wouldn’t dream of  self-extracting a wisdom tooth or asking a neighbour (he’s a real estate agent by the way) would you?

A male patient is lying in bed in the hospital,  wearing an oxygen mask over his mouth and nose, still   heavily sedated from a difficult four hour, surgical procedure. A young student nurse appears to give him a partial sponge bath.

Nurse’, he mumbles, from behind the mask ‘Are my testicles black ?   Embarrassed, the young nurse replies ‘I don’t know, Sir. I’m only here to wash your upper body and feet.’ He struggles to ask again, ‘Nurse, are my testicles  black?’

Concerned that he may elevate his vitals from worry about his testicles, she overcomes her embarrassment  and sheepishly pulls back the covers. She raises his gown, holds his penis in one hand and  his testicles in the other, lifting and moving them  around. Then, she takes a close look and says, ‘There’s nothing wrong with them, Sir ‘. The man pulls off his oxygen mask, smiles at her and  says very slowly,

‘Thank you very much. That was wonderful, but listen

very, very closely……

‘ A r e – m y – t e s t – r e s u l t s – back ?

The Media is a very powerful tool , it has the potential  to make or break anything it touches.

Thanks to advertising that helped bring the cosmetic industry to the kitchen table. It’s now trying to portray it as a potential health risk with biased reporting.

Media reported 930 complaints were filed with FDA regarding side effects of wrinkle fillers. The report did not disclose what product was used resulting in the adverse events. Last year, about 1.36 million women and 84,000 men received were treated with temporary dermal fillers. The 930 complaints were reported over a 5 year period and were often due to unapproved uses (with the lips being the second most common), allergic reactions or untrained technicians, giving injections in non-medical settings. It almost makes we wonder if some were trying to save a few dollars and self inject. There were 93 reports regarding defective devices, except for the three that caused injury how are they safety related? Interesting, the most complaints received were in 2003 and the least being in 2008 resembling a learning curve. Also out of the 930 reports 135 were from outside the USA -18 other countries.

I believe Natural Hyaluronic acid cosmetic fillers such as Restylane and Juvederm are be safe given they are administered as instructed. Hyaluronic acid has been used over 10 million times world wide, in the USA last year alone 1.36 million women and 84,000 men were treated, that’s around 4,000 treatments everyday.

After reading this report I see we Americans love to complain. I see temporary dermal filler use as very safe and effective, given that much like any service or product one is an informed consumer.

http://www.fda.gov/ohrms/dockets/ac/08/briefing/2008-4391b1-01%20-%20FDA%20Executive%20Summary%20Dermal%20Fillers.pdf

Dysport  just like Botox is a botulism type A  has been licensed in over 60 countries worldwide .It has been used effectively in the treatment of  ophthalmologic and neurological disorders since the early 90’s. England started using it in cosmetic applications in 2009.  In the USA Dysport  recieved FDA approval on April 30-2009  . I think it may give Botox a run for it’s money .

Professionals having experience with both products found Dysport faster acting and giving a more natural effect.Because  the  Dysport “spreads” fewer injections are required than Botox ,and results may last longer. The devolpement of immunity to Dysport may be reduced compared to Botox. The cost may possibly be the greatest advantage, 100IU of Botox sells for around $400. while 500IU of Dysport sells for $450.

While each products has it’s advantages I see Dysport  as a new tool added to the ongoing battle in maintaining wellbeing and youthfullness.

I think the discovery of the advantages of Latisse is quite revolutionary, for some women it’s like a dream come true. In the pursuit of longer, darker lush eyelashes women have been buying, applying and removing mascara endlessly. It is a time consuming, expensive and sometimes risky routine that women endure in the name of vanity. From as far back as 1913 when Maybelline introduced the first mascara, simply charcoal dust combined with Vaseline women have batted their long heavily coated eyelashes. How many have fought sometimes even poked themselves in the eye attempting to apply mascara in a hurry while driving to work, been caught in rain or crying only to find black streams rolling down their cheeks. Choosing the right brand and formula can be confusing. It’s as simple as applying eyeliner, and if I did it every night before bed I can have natural soft longer thicker and darker lashes with noticeable results as early as 4 weeks. That’s a no-brainer, the end of sticky, clumpy, messy mascara. This product gets my seal of approval. I found some amazing before and after images that had me sold. Like Viagra’s side effects ended up being a huge bonus to men, components in Latisse originally were developed for treatment of Glaucoma is like a dream come true to many women.

http://www.latisse.com/BeforeandAfter.aspx?state=30.

http://www.latisse.com/BeforeandAfter.aspx?state=30