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hCG Weight Loss Program – Days 17-20 Medications and Plateaus

Jeff Russell, IAPAM If I where only doing a 23 day round, this would be it! But I knew I was going to be doing more because I want to lose 29 lbs. Similarly to last week, this week was very bumpy, and to throw a wrench into my diet plan, I needed to go on antibiotics! As indicated in the original manuscript, you should not be on medications. However, the fact is that could be very dangerous to your health, and I would never listen to Dr. Simeons advice in this circumstance. I think you should never discontinue a medication unless your physician says it’s safe to do so. Why no medications? Well, as I’ve found out, most contain cornstarch, and many have sugar or another sweetener. Cornstarch is just that, starch, and strictly forbidden on the program. What will happen if you eat cornstarch on the 500 calorie a day phase? I’ll tell you, you’ll plateau and even gain weight! I thought this would be a good time to discuss plateaus and how you can beat them. Read more »

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Aesthetic Medicine / MediSpa News

The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Hosts Its 30th Annual Conference in Phoenix

The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) will host an unrivaled educational event at its 30th Annual Conference, Laser 2010, Phoenix, Arizona, on April 14-18, 2010 at the Sheraton Phoenix... Read more »

Economic indicator? Botox is back

The number of procedures rose in the 4th quarter of 2009 for the first time since 2007. Heidi Montag isn’t the only person going back under the knife in recent months. The reality-show Barbie doll recently... Read more »

Hope in a Jar — Cosmeceutical Science : Fact or Fiction - Part 1

Down the way from my office in Beverly Hills sits a stately Neiman Marcus store. As the double doors to the first floor open before me; I am inundated by the sights, sounds and smells of the cosmetic counter.... Read more »

IAPAM Aesthetic Industry News

Physicians Learn IAPAM’s hCG Protocol for Medical Weight Loss

A successful medspa doctor needs more than just botox training to grow his/her practice. The most profitable medical spas today offer medically supervised weight-loss programs to their patients. Therefore,... Read more »

IAPAM Publishes “Botox Best Practices” as part of its Botox Training Program

The IAPAM has just published a best practices overview for Botox or Dysport cosmetic injectable treatments. As part of the IAPAM’s mission to provide enduring botox training, the IAPAM is proud... Read more »

IAPAM Announces Top 5 Aesthetic Trends for 2010: DIY is Out, Physicians are In

The International Association For Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM) has surveyed its membership, its medical advisory board, and has consulted with numerous experts in aesthetic medicine, to develop... Read more »

FDA Watch

Mesa firm gets FDA approval on ultrasound device

A Mesa startup company has developed a medical device that uses ultrasound technology to treat everything from sagging eyebrows to liver cancer. Guided Therapy Systems of Mesa said the device allows doctors... Read more »

Solta Medical Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance of New Fraxel re:store Dual Laser System

Solta Medical, Inc., recently announced it has received FDA 510(k) clearance for the new Fraxel re:store Dual laser system. The Fraxel re:store Dual system adds a novel 1927 nm wavelength, the first ever... Read more »

Medical Weight Management

Follow the IAPAM’s Jeff Russell on his hCG Weight Loss Diet

The Executive Director of the IAPAM (http://www.iapam.com) announced he will be undertaking a new year’s resolution to lose weight. Jeff Russell invites all physicians and patients interested in... Read more »

IAPAM Helping Physicians Combat Obesity with New hCG Medical Weight Loss Program

Today, a successful aesthetic medicine practice is more than just Botox (TM) and laser hair removal. Medical spas positioned for growth often include offerings of medically supervised weight loss programs... Read more »

Marketing Tips & Articles

Taking the leap: 6 steps to successfully adding a new aesthetic service

With today’s uncertain economy, does it make sense in a “demand lull” for cosmetic surgeons to explore adding an aesthetic procedure to try to maximize revenue from their current patient... Read more »

A Successful Aesthetic Practice Needs a Marketing Mix to Grow

Aesthetic medicine is a lucrative business that’s created a fiercely competitive industry. Clinicians in core and non-core specialties, as well as corporations, want to capitalize on the growing demand... Read more »