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Botox Treatments Staying Strong Despite Economy

Jeff Russell, IAPAM It’s interesting to read the most recent dermatology and plastic surgery statistics, where they all show Botox injections being in decline, but Allergan reported a 36% surge in profit for the second quarter. This profit was partially due to higher sales of Botox. In fact Botox sales were up 7% over last year. The IAPAM confirms this trend with each of their aesthetic medicine symposiums selling out for the first half of 2010, and the September event is expected to sell out any day.

When unemployment is high, competition for jobs is also high, with many people wanting a more youthful look. The most economical way to do this is with non-invasive aesthetic treatments like Botox, Chemical Peels, and microdermabrasion. These treatments in combination give both men and women a youthful, rejuvenated look for typically under $900. Read more »

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Aesthetic Medicine / MediSpa News

Oral supplements enhance effects of botox

A new study has revealed that consuming oral dietary supplements four days before receiving Botox injections made the toxin more effective in 93 per cent of patients. Dr. Charles Soparkar at The Methodist... Read more »

Allergan Pleads Guilty, Settles Botox Investigation

Pharmaceutical manufacturer Allergan pled guilty for its off-label promotion of Botox and will pay $600 million to settle additional charges in a longstanding federal investigation. Botox is best known... Read more »

Allergan Resolves United States Government Investigation of Past Sales and Marketing Practices Relating to Certain Therapeutic Uses of BOTOX

IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Allergan, Inc. (NYSE: AGN) today announced that it has reached a resolution with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding the previously reported... Read more »

IAPAM Aesthetic Industry News

Membership in the IAPAM Helps Physicians Profitably Enter Aesthetic Medicine

Comprehensive botox training, hCG and medical weight loss education and business plan development are the foundations of a successful medical spa launch. To provide the practical clinical and business... Read more »

Botox Training with the IAPAM can help Physicians Boost Profits

As the demand for minimally-invasive treatments continues to rise, specifically the demand for Botox and other cosmetic injectables, physicians who are expertly trained through accredited multi-day training... Read more »

IAPAM Announces NEW Spanish Version of its hCG Weight Loss Resource

The IAPAM is committed to providing physicians with the industry’s best resources for hCG and medical weight loss management. In today’s global economy, Spanish-speaking consumers and businesses... Read more »

Medical Weight Management

Drinking Water Proven to Help Weight Loss

Adding science to years of anecdotal claims, scientists find that dieters who drink two cups of water before meals lose more weight. Drinking two cups of water before all three meals helped dieters lose... Read more »

Sugary Drinks Linked to Metabolic Syndrome, Diabetes

Consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks, at least 1 drink per day, is significantly associated with the development of metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes mellitus vs consumption of less than 1 sugar-sweetened... Read more »

FDA Watch

FDA Confirms September 16th Advisory Committee Meeting To Review Lorcaserin For Obesity And Weight Management

Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARNA) and Eisai Inc. announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has notified the company of the confirmed scheduling of an Endocrinologic and Metabolic... Read more »

Allergan’s Botox Migraine FDA Review Extended 3 Months

IAPAM News: Aug. 2 (Bloomberg) — Allergan Inc. said U.S. regulators extended by three months a review of its top product, the wrinkle-smoother Botox, for a new use as a migraine treatment. The U.S.... 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 »