Aesthetic Medicine / MediSpa News
Doctors can enjoy variety of advantages from implementing EMR after initial learning curve
Most of the advantages that electronic medical records (EMRs) deliver for medically oriented practices also apply to aesthetic surgery practices, according to William Beeson, M.D., a facial plastic surgeon... Read more »
Stop the Clock: Lift and Tighten Without the Knife
Excerpt Forget the facelift. In the last five years, a flurry of new noninvasive cosmetic procedures have come along, promising to turn back the clock on aging skin without as much risk and recovery time... Read more »
Botulinum Toxin Used on Perioral ‘Bar Code’
Patients who don’t like the vertical lines that form above the lips when they pucker up may benefit from botulinum toxin injections. “Many patients look at themselves in the morning and they’re... Read more »
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IAPAM Announces NEW hCG Training Resource: IAPAM’s hCG Q & A e_Book
Today, the IAPAM announced the completion of a new hCG Ask the Experts Questions and Answers e_book, containing over 100 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers from physicians administering the IAPAM’s... Read more »
In 2012, the IAPAM’s Aesthetic Medicine Symposiums with Botox ® Training Stand Alone
The IAPAM leads its competitors in offering the most complete botox ® training and aesthetic medicine education in North America. In 2012, attendees at the IAPAM’s Aesthetic Medicine Symposiums will... Read more »
IAPAM Announces Position Statement on Using hCG for Weight Loss
The IAPAM is committed to educating physicians in the industry’s best practices for hCG for weight loss. In support of this commitment, the IAPAM has prepared a position statement (http://www.iapam.com/hcg-for-weight-loss.html)... Read more »
Medical Weight Management
IAPAM’s hCG Diet Clinic List Helps Patients Find the Best hCG Physicians in 2012
The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM) offers the most comprehensive hCG Diet Clinic listing of physicians, all of whom have been expertly trained in hCG for weight... Read more »
HCG diet’s effectiveness debated in obesity battle
Katie Wilkinson, who started the diet after seeing a friend’s success, now tastes her cooking and spits it out. Week after week, body-conscious Middle Tennesseans pack weight-loss clinic waiting... Read more »
Are Socioeconomics Behind Racial Disparities in Weight?
The rate of obesity and chronic diseases varies substantially across different racial and ethnic groups, but the underlying causes of those disparities remain obscure. In a new study, low socioeconomic... Read more »
FDA Watch
FDA, FTC act to remove “homeopathic” HCG weight loss products from the market
Joint action is first step in halting sale of the products. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today issued seven Warning Letters to companies marketing over-the... Read more »
New Alternative to Botox Approved
Aside from plastic surgery, Botox has been the best anti-aging weapon up until now. However, that’s about to change as a new Botox alternative called LAVIV has been approved by the FDA. Learn more... Read more »
FDA approves Botox for loss of bladder control
U.S. drug regulators approved Allergan’s Botox for treating a specific kind of overactive bladder on Wednesday, setting the stage for wider use of the popular wrinkle treatment in those with bladder... Read more »
Marketing Tips & Articles
To Groupon or Not to Groupon: The Profitability of Deep Discounts
Executive Summary: For consumers, online discount vouchers (like those offered by Groupon.com) have obvious appeal: discounts as large as 90 percent. But for retailers offering the deals through the... Read more »
Groupon and the Medical Spa
by Cindy Graf I listened to a webinar last night regarding the ups and downs of Groupon Social Media advertising. I know that many of you have been tempted to or have done a marketing promotion with a... Read more »
Mastering the Cosmetic Consultation
Event Announcement: Learn the techniques to Create $10,000 Clients by “Mastering the Cosmetic Consultation” at the upcoming Vendor Alliance Workshop in Chicago, Illinois on Wednesday, January... Read more »
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Events & Webinars
IAPAM’s hCG Physician Medical Weight Management Training - January 27, 2012
To help healthcare providers help their overweight and obese patients, the IAPAM has lauched its hCG Physician Medical Weight Management Training. What makes the... Read more »
IAPAM Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with Botox Training - January 28-29, 2012
Presented by the IAPAM, the Aesthetic Medicine Symposium is designed by physicians for physicians who are looking to add aesthetics to their existing practice, open... Read more »
IAPAM Aesthetic Practice Startup Workshop - January 30, 2012
Presented by the IAPAM, the Aesthetic Practice Startup Workshop will prepare you for all the steps needed to add aesthetic medicine to your practice. This session... Read more »
Botox/Dermal Filler Training- January 14-15, 2012
Event Date: January 14-15, 2012 Event Location: Toronto, Canada Presented by the International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM) presents... Read more »