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Follow the links below to find information on cosmetic treatments, including plastic and cosmetic surgery, cosmetic dentistry and tattooing.
Reviewed January 2009
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Getting rid of body hair
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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For thousands of years people have removed hair from their face, under their arms, around the genitals and from other parts of their bodies.
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Mar 2009
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A hairy story
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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All hair is made of keratin. This is the same hard protein that is found in your nails. Hair grows from a hair root inside a hair follicle (it looks a bit like a bulb) underneath the surface of the skin.
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Mar 2009
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Body image
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Lots and lots of people worry about what they look like and what other people think of how they look. Are you one of those? Do you think that you're too fat, too thin, too tall, too short, too pale, too dark, too hairy, too... whatever?
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Mar 2009
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Skin care - tanning
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Better Health Channel
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A tan is a sign of skin damage. Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from sunlight or a solarium increases your risk of skin cancer and ages your skin. Having a tan won't protect your skin against sunburn. Alternatives include fake tanning lotions, tablets and tan accelerators. Each option carries some health risks.
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Feb 2009
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Sun protection
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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We Aussies can be a strange bunch sometimes. We know the damage the sun does to our skin and yet every year thousands of Australians, especially young Australians, slowly bake on the beach. The result being... half of all Australians will get skin cancer.
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Feb 2009
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Solariums (tanning salons)
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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A solarium is an artificial tanning machine that uses high levels of UV radiation to induce a tan.
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Feb 2009
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Cosmetic treatments - injectables
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Better Health Channel
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Facial wrinkles and lines can be reduced with cosmetic injections into the skin. The two main types of injectable substances used are botulinum toxin Type A (available in Australia as Botox® or Dysport®) and dermal fillers.These injections weaken supporting muscles or plump up the skin, and this lessens the appearance of wrinkles.
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Jan 2009
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Solariums
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Cancer Council Victoria
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Solariums, sunbeds, or sun lamps use concentrated doses of ultraviolet (UV) radiation to tan the skin. They use the same type of radiation as the sun, which is directly responsible for skin cancer.
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Jan 2009
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Cosmetic surgery
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Better Health Channel
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Cosmetic surgery aims to improve a person's appearance. Techniques and procedures used include facelift, eyelift, body contouring, implants, dermabrasion or laser skin resurfacing, liposuction and injections of botulinum toxin Type A (often known as 'Botox') or soft tissue (dermal) fillers such as collagen or fat. Potential risks of cosmetic surgery include scarring and infection.
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Dec 2008
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Cosmetic surgery - rhinoplasty
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Better Health Channel
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Rhinoplasty is surgery to repair or reshape the nose. This may be performed for cosmetic reasons or to correct a deformity due to injury or birth defect. Almost all of these operations are performed through the nostrils, which means there are no visible cuts (or subsequent scars) to the face.
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Nov 2008
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Cosmetic surgery - liposuction
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Better Health Channel
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Liposuction, also called suction assisted lipectomy, is a form of cosmetic surgery in which deposits of fat are removed to reshape or reduce one or more areas of the body. Common areas where liposuction is used include thighs, buttocks, abdomen, arms, neck and under the chin. Liposuction is not a substitute for weight reduction or a cure for obesity.
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Nov 2008
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Tattoo removal
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Better Health Channel
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Tattoos can be removed by a dermatologist. Permanent tattoos can be removed in most cases using a laser. However, it will take weeks or months, and several treatments, before the tattoo fades. Some minor scarring may remain in a few cases. A doctor or GP can refer you to a dermatologist for tattoo removal.
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Nov 2008
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Hair removal
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Hair removal can be a big hassle. It can also be very confusing. What sort of products should I use? When do I need to start doing it? Do I need to do it at all?
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Nov 2008
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Cosmetic surgery - dermabrasion
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Better Health Channel
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Dermabrasion is a resurfacing procedure used to smooth fine wrinkles and scars left by acne or previous surgery. Controlled surgical sanding 'refinishes' the top layers of the skin to give a smoother appearance. Alternatives to dermabrasion include chemical peels and laser treatments.
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Oct 2008
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Invitation to comment. Draft amendment to the National Directory for Radiation Protection: Amendment No. 4 - Solaria
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Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
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Amendment No. 4 to the Directory proposes the adoption of nationally uniform regulatory elements for control of solaria. The amendment was derived from the outcomes of the National Forum on the Impacts of Regulating Solaria, held by ARPANSA on 20 November 2007, which were subsequently developed into a regulatory format by the Radiation Health Committee.
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Oct 2008
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Botox injections
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myDr
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While many people think of Botox as an exciting new treatment for wrinkles, it has actually been used for several years to treat certain medical conditions.
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Apr 2008
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Artificial tanning - solaria
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Queensland Health
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Solariums and sunbeds are not a safe way to tan. There is growing evidence that this form of artificial tanning, which uses high doses of ultraviolet radiation (UVR) damages the skin and increases a persons risk of getting skin cancer.
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Mar 2008
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Tattoos
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Since the early 90's tattooing has become more common and socially acceptable in Australia.
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Jan 2008
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Genital cosmetic surgery
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Women's Health Queensland Wide Inc
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This article discusses the growing trend of female genital cosmetic surgery, including labiaplasty and vaginoplasty.
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Dec 2007
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Solariums
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The Cancer Council Australia
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The Cancer Council Australia's position statement on solariums
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Aug 2007
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