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Cosmetic surgery: The new tools of the corporate trade

Your bosses and co-workers can claim diet and exercise all they want. The truth is, that healthy glow might be the result of cosmetic enhancement.

And it might put them at a competitive advantage for the next promotion.

It’s a phenomenon occurring across the country. Plastic surgery, once the dominion of Hollywood starlets, has found a home in the corporate boardroom. Read more »

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IAPAM debunks Top 3 Medical Spa Myths

In today’s economy, and given the growth in accessibility and acceptance of aesthetic medicine procedures, it is very important that practitioners understand: “what is working” and “what is not” in their practices, in order to have a successful and profitable medical spa. Debunking the top 3 “Medical Spa Myths” may be all that is standing in the way of any practice from reaching its fullest potential.

The IAPAM (International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine) has reviewed its member profiles in order to identify some of the common traits among its most successful medical spas and aesthetic medicine practices. Jeff Russell comments that, “in our research, we have found that 3 myths prevent success in the industry. They are that… Read more »

Top MedSpa News

The quest to keep our good looks

It used to be fairly straightforward. To improve your health, you went to the doctor. To improve your appearance, you went to the beauty parlor.

Now, it’s often possible to get a flu shot and a Botox injection in the same place.

A growing number of physicians are adding “aesthetic” services to their practices. They help their patients look younger by smoothing out wrinkles, removing unwanted facial hair, dissolving cellulite deposits, and erasing age spots, scars and spider veins.
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Dr Alexander P. Ataii on the New MesoSlim

Aesthetic Treatments

Cosmetic surgery: The new tools of the corporate trade

Your bosses and co-workers can claim diet and exercise all they want. The truth is, that healthy glow might be the result of cosmetic enhancement. And it might... Read more »

August 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Dr Ataii’s describes the the latest in medical and dental spa treatments

IAPAM faculty member, Alexander P. Ataii, MD describes the the latest in medical and dental spa treatments available. Read more »  Read More →

August 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment


Medical Weight Management

Body Contouring Surgery Risk Rises with Increased Body Mass Index

Study reveals close correlation between degree of obesity and complications arising from popular aesthetic surgical procedure New York, NY (July 31, 2008) – A... Read more »

August 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Want A Reason to Love Your Lower Belly Fat?

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Fat removed from the lower abdomen and inner thigh through liposuction was found to be an excellent source of stem cells, with higher... Read more »

July 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment


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Aesthetic Medicine News

IAPAM debunks Top 3 Medical Spa Myths

In today’s economy, and given the growth in accessibility and acceptance of aesthetic medicine procedures, it is very important that practitioners understand:... Read more »

August 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Costs, economy pummel doctors

A one-two punch. That’s how some doctors might describe the effect of the slumping economy and the already tough business of running a medical practice in... Read more »

August 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment


Medical Spa News

The quest to keep our good looks

It used to be fairly straightforward. To improve your health, you went to the doctor. To improve your appearance, you went to the beauty parlor. Now, it’s... Read more »

August 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment

California Bill AB2398 Ready to Shut Down 100’s of MedSpas

California Assembly Bill AB 2398 was reviewed & approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee. The bill now goes to the Senate floor for vote of the full Senate.... Read more »

August 18, 2008 | 1 Comment


FDA Watch

Alma Lasers Announces FDA Clearance of the Pixel CO2 OMNIFIT Handpiece

New high-tech handpiece gives physicians’ practices a face lift CHICAGO, Aug 05, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Alma Lasers Ltd. (”Alma”),... Read more »

August 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment

PEAK Surgical Receives 510(k) Clearance to Market PEAK® Surgery System for Use in General Surgery

PALO ALTO, Calif. (July 24, 2008) - PEAK Surgical, Inc., a medical device company that has developed a new tissue dissection system based on a proprietary technology,... Read more »

July 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment


Marketing Tips & Articles

Market Your Aesthetic Practice Without Costly Advertising

Today’s consumer is inundated with advertising messages like never before. Open your local newspaper, listen to your local radio stations and watch your local... Read more »

August 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Differentiating Yourself in a Competitive Marketplace

Look through your local newspaper and you will see many, if not several, ads promising a more beautiful body with liposuction, a more attractive face with Botox... Read more »

July 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment