They settled on cosmetic medicine, where they set their own hours; malpractice insurance is costing them about $20,000 each this year, Dr. Kilanko said.

"This is a troubling shift toward the demedicalization of cosmetic medicine, turning it into a customer service akin to haircutting and toenail trimming," Dr. Caplan said.

I have been practicing radiology for 35 years; I have been practicing cosmetic medicine for nine years.

Most dermatologists were not trained in cosmetic medicine until about 10 years ago.

Anti-aging now falls under the regulations for cosmetic medicine which are less tight than those for drugs.

The rhizomes are often used in cosmetic herbal medicines and as a culinary ingredient in limited quantities as a food flavor.

Colbert is known for his light touch with cosmetic medicine.

As Manohla Dargis observed in The New York Times, the damage that cosmetic medicine has done to acting has yet to be fully assessed.

All of these problems had been caused by injections of liquid silicone, one of the most controversial substances in cosmetic medicine.

Surveys showed a strong interest among members in wanting to learn more about cosmetic medicine.