In a bid to raise awareness for Stage IV breast cancer patients and their families, the Design-her Gals website, designhergals.com, has announced its 2nd annual interactive virtual walk. The beneficiary is the non-profit organization Gal to Gal Foundation who is dedicated to this cause. The aim of this walk is to raise $250,000 in 31 days.

Highlights of the virtual walk
a. The website hopes to create support during October's Breast Cancer Awareness month.
b. Sponsors are Franklin Covey, Epson, Glory for Girls as well as strategic partners like Fodors.
c. Celebrity ambassadors like Kristin Chenoweth, Marg Helgenberger, Dayna Devon, Lisa Rinna, Denise Richards, Molly Sims, Jean Chatzky, Julie Morgenstern, Redbook editor in chief, Stacy Morrison and Broadway star Deidre Goodwin among others have extended their support.
d. Supporters will create their virtual likeness online and then watching themselves take a virtual walk across America.
e. The walk will start in the Virtual World of Harvard Square in Boston, MA, and concludes on the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.
f. It will 29 cities along the way.
g. The landscape will change on a daily basis.
h. New walkers can join in at any time.
i. A virtual bag with items donated by the Foundation's strategic partners will be given to supporters.
j. Walkers can also purchase merchandise featuring their character on the site.

Registration
At www.galtogalwalk.org for a $5 donation, click here to register
Pre-registration begins from September 24 to 28, 2008.
The official walk dates are from October 1 to 31, 2008.

One of the disadvantages of any invasive procedure is scars that are not seen by the naked eye. These internal scars or fibrous bands of scar tissue can cause umpteen problems for patients ranging from difficultly going to the bathroom, bowel blockage or discomfort in non-specified areas. This type of scars, usually seen in the abdomen, pelvis and heart, can now be prevented with Seprafilm, a fully absorbable adhesive.

Highlights of Seprafilm
a. It contains chemically modified sugars, some of which are produced naturally by the human body itself.
b. It is basically a clear film of about 3 to 5 inches which is applied to tissues.
c. This film changes into a gel after entering the body.
d. It is slowly absorbed by the body over 7 days.
e. The body expels this gel after about a month.
f. It separates tissue surfaces while the body's natural healing process takes place.
g. It is meant for application in areas of tissue injury during surgery to prevent formation of adhesion's between tissues and organs.
h. It can also be placed on areas where scarring is expected.
i. However, it should not be wrapped around an intestinal anastomosis as it can cause increased anastomotic leak related events.

Pevonia Botanica, an elite spa care line preferred by prestigious spas like Bellagio, Palazzo Versace, Kanuhura Resort Maldives and Secrets Resort, offers a beautiful synergy of science and nature. Founded in 1991 by Philippe and Sylvie Hennessy, this company now provides over 150 specialized home care products and more than 100 professional in-spa treatments for people of every age and ethnicity.

Highlights of Pevonia Botanica
a. It contains selected botanical and marine ingredients including essential oils, hyaluronic acid, lactic acid, caviar and marine collagen.
b. The ingredients are combined with technologically advanced formulas and treatments to deliver outstanding results.
c. These products are paraben-free.
d. It comes in fully recyclable and biodegradable packaging.
e. There is no animal testing involved.
f. It is meant for women and men as well as teenagers.
g. It ensures a youthful and healthy look.
h. Customized spa facial and body treatments are given by highly-trained, certified skincare specialists.
i. For better results, an ideal home care program recommendation is provided.
j. To find a spa near you which offer Pavonia products click here

Plastic Surgery 2008, the annual scientific meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, will see many new and innovative research, technologies and procedures that range from perioral rejuvenation to new data that says it may be safe and effective to use fat injections to enhance breast reconstruction results. The meeting is from Oct. 31 to Nov. 5, 2008, at the McCormick Place West Convention Center in Chicago.

Highlights of the meeting
a. This meeting will be attended by more than 6,000 doctors, medical personnel and exhibitors in the field of plastic surgery.
b. It will showcase new research on a variety of invasive and non-invasive topics.
c. Some of the topics are patient satisfaction, outcomes in breast surgery, facial rejuvenation, body contouring after weight loss, a review of stem cell data and its potential to improve fat transfer and survival.
d. Emerging and sometimes controversial areas like fat injections for breast augmentation will be discussed.
e. The advances in treatment of severe facial injuries in soldiers injured in Iraq the fallout of this will be a highlight.
f. Keynote speaker Bob Woodward will discuss his new book and provide insight into the 2008 Presidential Election in the opening ceremony.
g. The opening ceremony will also feature the annual Patients of Courage: Triumph Over Adversity awards that honor inspirational reconstructive plastic surgery patients, who have overcome traumatic illness or injury.
h. From Nov 2 to Nov 4, the Exhibit Hall will showcase more than 350 companies, featuring plastic surgery products and devices including the latest breast implants, injectable wrinkle fighters, cosmetics/skin care and body contouring technologies.
i. This meeting will also cover new tips and tricks with injectables and dermal fillers, identification and assessment of psychiatric disorders in cosmetic surgery, the science of fat transfer and non-surgical rejuvenation.

To register for the meet click here

There is now a pillowcase that can apparently delay the ageing process. Silkskin was the result of Linda Thompson's quest to find relief for her mother who was suffering from severe scleroderma, a rare skin disorder. These hypoallergenic pillowcases have today become the latest beauty obsession and a celebrity must have

Highlights of Silkskin
a. This is a 100 per cent hypoallergenic silk pillowcase.
b. It can delay the ageing process and prevent 'bed-head'.
c. It helps the skin breathe naturally and hydrate itself while one is sleeping.
d. The 18 amino acids in silk help protect and maintain moisture levels of the skin.
e. It is ideal for people prone to allergies and Eczema.
f. People with sensitive, dry or itchy skin can also benefit from it.
g. These pillowcases can be used with existing textiles and fabrics of the bed.
h. It is available in a neutral color.
i. The size of the pillowcase is 52cm x 82cm.
j. It does not contain any added chemicals or dyes.
k. It reduces wrinkles and lines and prevents 'bed head' and thinning hair.

Availability
Harvey Nichols in Dublin or online at www.silkskin.co.uk

Cost
£35.00, to buy click here

It is true that people are often taken at face value. Now it has been proved by researchers that a botox enhanced face can help people make a better first impression in relation to attractiveness, dating success and athleticism. The results of this study have been presented at the 2008 American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO in Chicago, IL.

Highlights of the research
a. Researchers took before and after photographs of participants who had undergone treatment with the botulinum toxin A.
b. These photos were randomly divided into books.
c. Each subject was represented only once per book.
d. Blinded evaluators rated their first impression on various measures of success for each photo in the book.
e. It was seen that participants who received the injections improved first impression scores for scales of dating success, attractiveness and athletic success.
f. However, there were no positive correlation between botulinum toxin A injection and increased scores regarding social skills, financial or relationship success.

The latest entrant to the dietary supplement industry is a drink that claims to enhance the beauty of the drinker. Manufactured by Nestle, Glowelle apparently protects and hydrates the inner and outer layers of the skin. Meant for women, this drink has not yet been submitted to the FDA for approval.

Highlights of Glowelle
a. This drink is said to have anti aging properties.
b. It contains a blend of high antioxidant vitamins(1), phtyo-nutrients, botanical and fruit extracts.
c. It helps in the fight against the signs of aging by nourishing your skin from within.
d. It defends the skin against the action of free radicals.
e. Drinking this product once a day is enough to ensure a better skin.
f. It is available in ready-to-drink glass bottles as well as 7 or 30 day powder pack kits.
g. It comes in 2 flavors, Natural Raspberry Jasmine Flavor and Natural Pomegranate Lychee Flavor.
h. However, it should be remembered that this product does not claim to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Availability
It is available exclusively at Neiman Marcus stores nationwide and Bergdorf Goodman.
It can also be found online at www.NeimanMarcus.com

Cost
$7 per bottle