Jul 31, 2010: Post-divorce cosmetic surgery becoming popular
Women who have been left by a husband for a younger woman are finding comfort, not in younger men, but in cosmetic surgery, Stylist.com reports.

Jul 28, 2010: Man left with scar after knife attack
An altercation at a party resulted in someone being stabbed in the back - literally.

Jul 28, 2010: Cancer survivor left with scar
John Schnorr is 25 years old and has been through quite the ordeal, but, after surviving cancer at such a young age, he has many things to look forward to, The Herald Times Reporter reports.

Jul 23, 2010: Angelina Jolie left with scar after accident in new movie
Angelina Jolie is on a press tour for her new movie, Salt, and has revealed that while performing her own stunts on the set of the film, she had a minor accident that left her with a scar, The Telegraph reports.

Jul 22, 2010: Young man scarred after gunshot wound
Michael Dudley put his life on the line for a complete stranger when he noticed a violent confrontation between a married couple outside of a pizza shop, WTVR reports.

Jul 21, 2010: Young woman scarred after attack in park
Leanne Rowlands was walking through a park with her friend when she got into a verbal argument with a nearby couple. She exchanged some words with the couple and then walked away. They returned minutes later with bleach and began to spray her, Wiral Globe reports.

Jul 20, 2010: Man left with facial scar after attack
DeVires was slashed across the face in an unprovoked attack as he took a shortcut home from his sister's house, Deadline reports.

Jul 15, 2010: Pancreatic cancer procedure leaves large scar
Individuals who are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer encounter a daunting procedure that may leave a very noticeable scar, ABC2 reports.

Jul 09, 2010: Robot relocates scar from necks
Surgeons are able to perform thyroid surgery without having to make an incision on the neck, thanks to a new robot they use during the procedure, CNET.com reports.

Jul 09, 2010: Teen has scar after back surgery
Garrett Baffoni suffered a serious fall when snowboarding, causing him to shatter three vertebrae. However, doctors were able to perform surgery and help the teen get back on his feet, The Lodi News-Sentinel reports.

Jul 02, 2010: Teen left scarred after attack
Laura Newsham was attacked by a complete stranger wielding a glass bottle, leaving her with a scar across her right cheek, The Lancashire Evening Post reports.

Jun 24, 2010: Think about a piercing before getting it done
Piercings used to be a symbol of rebellion and counterculture, but today they can be found on nearly everyone, from toddlers to rock stars. But getting a piercing is a serious consideration and more than just 10 minutes of thought should be put into it, Helium.com reports.

Jun 24, 2010: Kellan Lutz gives his all for his craft
Actor Kellan Lutz, best known for roles in the Twilight movies and the latest version of Nightmare on Elm Street, had a minor accident on the set of his latest movie, Deathgames, reports ContactMusic.com.

Jun 23, 2010: Katy Perry gets stitches after accident
Katy Perry's recent tip to Canada for the MuchMusic Video Awards left her with quite the sourvenir in the form of 17 stitches, The Daily Mail reports.

Jun 17, 2010: Burn scars empower victim to help others
When Valerie Jackson was 22 years old and working at Krispy Kreme, she fell into 700-degree grease that left her badly burned. Today she is encouraging children who are burn victims, and others with disabilities, to love themselves and embrace their differences, WXII 12 reports.

Jun 15, 2010: Gunshot wound leaves scar and possible criminal charges
Kathy Myers had been experiencing shoulder pain for a few weeks, but was unable to receive treatment due to her lack of health insurance. She decided to take a shot at receiving treatment by putting a bullet in her shoulder, but all that left her with is a scar and possible prosecution, The New York Daily News reports.

Jun 14, 2010: Kieren Fallon's scar serves as a reminder of a serious fall
Kieren Fallon has lived his life as if it were a roller coaster at an amusement park, but the jockey is finally getting his life back on track, and he has the scars to prove it, The Mirror reports.

Jun 08, 2010: Victim left with scar - attacker sent to prison
Tina Makama was attacked by her boyfriend, Mustafa Farooque, and the incident left her with a visible scar on her face. Farooque was sentenced to three and a half years in prison, and Makama is trying to move forward in her life, Telegraph & Argus reports.

Jun 01, 2010: Think twice about getting a tattoo
Tattoos can be an expression of many things ranging from love to adoration, but what happens when the love has run out? Getting a tattoo removed can be a painful and even costly procedure.

May 17, 2010: Member of Parliament left with scar after surprise stabbing attack
Stephen Timms, a member of the British Parliament, was recently stabbed twice by a woman he was meeting with in East London. After emergency surgery, he is recovering in a London hospital. The surgery will most likely leave a scar which can be reduced through the use of silicone gel sheeting.

May 14, 2010: Stab victim needed scar treatment after attack
Christina Oliveira was asleep, cradling her newborn infant, when her ex-husband snuck into her room and stabbed her repeatedly with a kitchen knife. When their twelve-year-old boy entered the room, he dropped the knife and ran.

May 10, 2010: Scar treatment necessary after dealing with inexperienced surgeons
The number of inexperienced plastic surgeons performing complicated procedures is on the rise and needs to be quelled, according to the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. Young and inexperienced plastic surgeons can leave disfigurements or scars on their patients, who must then turn to options such as silicone gel sheeting to achieve the look they desire.

Apr 30, 2010: Brazilian government declares plastic surgery tax-deductible
Brazil, a country where plastic surgery is becoming increasingly popular, has recently ruled that plastic surgery is tax-deductible.

Apr 02, 2010: Scar treatment can be a staged process
For many parents, a child's injury can be a terrifying experience.

Mar 29, 2010: Higher self esteem and scars remain after breast reduction surgery
With a culture considerably obsessed with image, millions of women have decided to undergo breast augmentation surgery in an effort to improve their physical appearance and self esteem.

Mar 23, 2010: Basketball star Aubrey Coleman turns heads with skills on the court and scar on his neck
Every year, millions of people use scar treatments like silicone gel sheeting to reduce the appearance of scars and slow the development of keloids.

Mar 19, 2010: Melanoma survivor discusses surgery scar
As the weather gets warmer, some people who have spent their entire winter locked indoor are likely eager to get out in the sun or the tanning bed to add a little color to their wan faces.

Mar 19, 2010: Novel surgery removes teen's bald spot, but leaves scar
After treatment to remove melanoma skin cancer left a 17-year-old with a large bald spot, doctors used a novel reconstructive surgery technique to ensure that the young lady never has a bad hair day.

Mar 09, 2010: Texas massage centers helps soldiers overcome burn scars
A massage therapy center in San Antonio, Texas, has begun offering a unique soft tissue massage to help heal American soldiers who have been badly burned during combat.

Mar 05, 2010: Podiatrist warns against overzealous scar treatment
Scars can appear on just about any body part, and with the importance placed on physical beauty in today's society, it's of little wonder why many people turn to the scar treatment injury to repair or minimize the appearance of their blemishes.

Feb 22, 2010: Mothers look to pole dancing, plastic surgery to feel sexy
It seems that through an increase in plastic surgery procedures among older women and new pole dancing courses designed specifically for mothers, American culture is adapting to new attitudes on aging and sexuality.

Feb 10, 2010: Silicone gel may be good alternative to some skin creams for scar treatment
Dermatologists nationwide have been reporting increasingly more cases of women who experience side effects from their use of skin-lightening creams, which purport to aid in scar healing.

Feb 09, 2010: U.S. Olympic speed skater unconcerned with scar healing
With the Winter Olympics set to kick off this weekend, U.S. speed skater J.R. Celski is looking to completely recover from a September crash during the Olympic Trials, during which a skate blade slashed his thigh, leaving him with a grimace of a scar down his left leg.

Feb 09, 2010: Doctors focus on reducing surgical scars
Doctors have reported success in a minimally invasive surgical procedure designed to counteract craniosynostosis, a condition that occurs in about one out of every 2,000 infants, while minimizing the appearance of facial scaring.

Feb 08, 2010: Robotic surgery used to enhance scar treatment
A medical care facility in Hong Kong is introducing a new method of surgery that dramatically reduces the appearance of scars, after South Korean doctors reported performing several successful procedures.

Feb 02, 2010: Scar healing the number one cosmetic concern in Washington, DC
New Englanders are known for their charming colloquialisms, affinity for clam chowder and ability to hibernate throughout the long winter. But does the Northeast have anything to do with nose jobs?

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