Mar 03, 2011: NYC chef recounts car accident that left her with a facial scar
A New York City chef recently opened up about the reddish scar running down her face, which she sustained during a car accident, according to the New York Times.
Mar 01, 2011: Nightclub brawl scars innocent man who was hit with a beer bottle
A bar fight in Rockhampton, UK, has resulted in permanent scars for one innocent bystander who was hit in the head with a bottle, the Morning Bulletin reports.
Feb 25, 2011: Broken bottle attack leaves UK woman with 300 stitches in her face
A Huddersfield, UK, woman required 300 stitches in her face after being attacked with a broken bottle outside of a bus station, the Daily Mail reports.
Feb 23, 2011: Edmonton man's face is permanently scarred after butcher knife attack
A butcher knife attack in Edmonton, Canada, has left an innocent man with permanent facial scars, according to the Edmonton Sun.
Feb 23, 2011: Broadway incident leaves two audience members with scars
Two audience members have been left with facial scars after they were struck by a prop that flew offstage during a performance of the Broadway show Billy Elliott, according to Avvo.
Feb 15, 2011: Bachelor party antics leaves one man with permanent facial scars
A wild bachelor party in Darwin, Australia, has culminated in a permanent facial scar for one attendee, who was injured by a flying bullet-shaped erotic toy, The Courier Mail reports.
Feb 07, 2011: Dry ice leaves woman with severe facial deformities
When Lea Cabanillas was a baby, her mother treated a mild burn on her face with dry ice, not knowing that doing so would cause further damage, the Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation reports.
Feb 03, 2011: Hairdresser scars bouncer's face for life
A 22-year-old hairdresser and mother of one has been sent to jail for attacking a bouncer with a wine glass, the Manchester Evening News reports.
Feb 02, 2011: Bottle attack in bar brawl leaves Dublin man with permanent facial scar
A bar brawl has left a Dublin, Ireland, man with a permanent facial scar above his eye, the Evening Herald Newspaper reports.
Jan 28, 2011: Teenager left with facial scar after being hit by a golf club
A teenager from Sussex, England, has severe facial scars after being hit with a golf club, according to The Argus.
Jan 26, 2011: Pit bull scars two-year-old girl's face
A little girl has been left with severe facial scars following a dog attack, according to WRAL News.
Jan 20, 2011: Teen stroke victim survives surgical procedure with minor scar
A horseshoe-shaped scar on 13-year-old Anthony Yrlas's forehead is a permanent reminder of the ordeal that he endured after suffering a stroke, according to the Saginaw News.
Jan 19, 2011: Angry drunk attacks fellow nightclubber, leaving him with scars
A phone salesman has been ordered to pay a considerable fine after punching and kicking another man in a nightclub.
Jan 19, 2011: College student wounded by metal bicycle lock
A college student was recently left with a permanent scar on his forehead after being hit with a metal bicycle lock, according to the Daily Echo.
Jan 17, 2011: Girl left with facial scar after being attacked by family dog
An Arizona girl has been left with a permanent facial scar after being attacked by the family dog, according to AZ Central.
Jan 13, 2011: Golden-voiced homeless man left with facial scar after brawling with daughter
Ted Williams, a homeless man who recently became an overnight sensation due to his 'golden voice,' was left with a large facial scar after an altercation with his estranged daughter, Voice Online reports.
Jan 12, 2011: Drunk man wounds former wife with machete-like weapon
An Australian man has received a jail sentence of 14 months after leaving a permanent scar on the face of his estranged wife.
Jan 11, 2011: Man left with permanent facial scar after rolling pin attack
An Aberdeen businessman has been scarred for life after being attacked with a rolling pin during a road rage attack, according to The Press and Journal.
Dec 30, 2010: Family dog leaves permanent scar on 11-year-old boy's face
Dogs can be a wonderful addition to the family, but there is always the risk that they may turn on someone.
Dec 16, 2010: Four-year-old suffers permanent facial scars from dog attack
Four-year-old Chaya Powell was attacked by a husky belonging to her mother's former stepfather, South Wales Argus reports. Her eyelid was ripped, her lip was damaged and her face was scratched down to the bone from the incident.
Dec 13, 2010: Misunderstanding leads to facial scar for innocent partygoer
An innocent man was left with a large scar on his forehead after a misunderstanding in a Welsh bar, the Flintshire Chronicle reports.
Dec 07, 2010: Woman scarred by acid attack lives out dream as a model
In 2008, Katie Piper had split up with her boyfriend and was preparing for a career as a model. However, those dreams were cut short when her infuriated ex hired an accomplice to throw sulphuric acid into her face, according to The Daily Mail.
Oct 19, 2010: Women seeking to lift away the years from their face
As individuals begin to age, their bodies begin to change and parts that were once firm may start to sag. Some see this as a part of aging and just let it happen naturally, while others jump through hoops to retain their youthful appearance.
Oct 14, 2010: Baby boomers opting for facelifts
Los Angeles plastic surgeon Dr Grant Stevens has noticed an increase in patients over the age of 50 coming into his office looking for ways to freshen up their appearance.
Oct 06, 2010: Rhinoplasty may help patients breathe again
Rhinoplasty, or a nose job as to which it is often referred, is the third most common facial cosmetic surgery procedure performed, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgery. It is now being touted as having more than aesthetic benefits for patients.
Oct 04, 2010: Mini facelift offers same result in less time
Facelift surgeries have provided women and men with a way to wind back the clock and regain their youthful looks, but it comes with a price.
Sep 17, 2010: Facelift may help patients regain youthful appearance
Although the fountain of youth has yet to be discovered, there are cosmetic procedures that may help patients retain some of their youthful looks as they begin to age.
Sep 14, 2010: Scars often reveal a cosmetic procedure
When undergoing a cosmetic procedure, some individuals may be trying to shave a few years off their appearance, while others may want to enhance a particular part of the body. These surgeries may have their benefits, but they may also come with some side effects as well.
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: 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 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 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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