Thermage Announces Shipments of Cellulite Product
March 12, 2008
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Understanding Staff Needs
March 11, 2008
The staff you employ can make or break your practice – period. When aesthetic patients are using their own money for elective procedures, their experience with you (and your staff) needs to be a good one – every single time. Because if it’s not, they will go where they are treated better and they’ll take their friends with them.
Frankly, your staff’s patient relations skills are just as important as your aesthetic skills when it comes to growing your aesthetic practice. Read more
GFX: Wrinkle-Killer or Botox Hit-Man?
March 11, 2008
North Dallas/Plano, Texas (PRWEB) March 11, 2008 — Newly-FDA approved GFX (Glabella Furrow Relaxation) recently arrived in North Texas and is already making waves–radiofrequency waves, to be exact–in select aesthetic centers and cosmetic surgery offices. GFX is a unique technological advancement in facial rejuvenation that offers long-term relaxation of overactive ‘frown’ muscles; a proposition likely to thrill many long-time Botox users, but one that targets the Botox® empire for a kill-shot where it would hurt the most… right between the eyebrows. Read more
Fillers aim to stop the clock
March 10, 2008
Debbie Williams of Amelia isn’t turning the big 4-0 or having a mid-life crisis. She doesn’t yearn for a shockingly taut chin line or baby-smooth forehead. But a few weeks before her 39th birthday, she was looking for a little pick-me-up.
Like many 30- and 40-somethings, Williams turned to a non-surgical injectable filler to smooth those irksome lines and restore youthful volume to her cheekbones. Read more
Cosmetic Surgery Makes Gains in Weak Economy
March 9, 2008
According to the annual statistics of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the number of body contouring procedures performed has dramatically increased over the past five years. Abdominoplasty, Lower Body Lift, Buttock lift experienced a 200% gain while Thigh and Upper Arm Lift experienced a 400% rise. Dr.Edward Domanskis, president of the American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons(ASBPS) said, “This parallels the increased number of patients that have undergone bariatric weight loss surgery.” According to Allergan, 350,000 LAP-BAND® bariatric procedures have been performed worldwide. Read more
6 Tips for Opening a Successful Physician Owned Medical Spa
March 6, 2008
With 12,000 Americans turning 50 every day, many doctors are expanding their existing practices with the addition of a Medical Spa. Since there is no shortage of Baby Boomers who want to stop the aging process, this is an excellent time for physicians to explore the Medical Spa industry.
Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) January 29, 2008 — The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM) has completed this tip guide designed to help physicians who want to either open a medical spa or add aesthetic medical procedures to their existing practice.
“Medical Spas are a natural progression of medical practice expansion, having a medical doctor run them gives them the credibility and public confidence needed for their success,” says Jeff Russell, executive-director of the IAPAM. Physicians need to find a way to utilize their skills to expand the scope of their practice. The growing demand for personal attention and service in medicine may provide opportunities for physicians who see the benefit of addressing these needs.
Don’t try and re-invent the wheel, learn from our experience, here are 6 tips that will help you successful add medical aesthetics to your practice.
1. Do It Because You Want To Do It
Adding a cash-based revenue center in the form of a Medical Spa should yield great returns. However, if you are not doing what you truly enjoy, it will show on your bottom-line. As you will probably be spending more time and money than you originally planned, you need to make sure opening a medical spa is what you really want to do.
Why are more and more physicians looking at adding these cash-based aesthetic medicine procedures by opening a medical spa? One reason is fees are much higher than those for reimbursable procedures. Read more
Fraxel repair CO2 laser
March 6, 2008
See Dr. Min S. Ahn, MD FACS perform the new Fraxel repair CO2 procedures. The Fraxel re:pair™ laser system delivers a new type of treatment called Fractional Deep Dermal Ablation (FDDA™) treatment.
FDA clearances
- Ablation and resurfacing of soft tissue
- Coagulation of soft tissue
- Rhytides
- Pigmentation
- Vascular dyschromia
Dr. Solomon demonstrates Lipolaze
March 5, 2008
Dr. Solomon is pleased to introduce Lipolaze: the latest development in his earch for better ways to help patients achieve the look they desire. Dr. Solomon developed this method of treatment to remove fat and tighten skin in locations that are traditionally difficult to treat.
While SmartLipo® coagulates the blood in small vessels to prevent bleeding; LipoLaze’s specifically targeted beam treats fat cells and blood cells to minimize bruising while it vaporizes fat.
SmartLipo, Lunchtime Liposuction, Featured in Pittsburgh Newspaper
March 5, 2008
Pittsburgh-based, board-certified cosmetic surgeon and founding medical director of The Skin Center Medical Spa, Dr. Dominic Brandy, was featured in a recent issue of The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette in an article about SmartLipo™. SmartLipo™ is a new, minimally-invasive type of laser liposuction. Read more
Statistics Show Clients Choosing Medical Spas Over Plastic Surgeons
March 4, 2008
The latest statistics show 4 of the top 5 non-surgical procedures have actually dropped in 2007. Botox injections were down 12.8%, but sales of Botox Cosmetic were up 29% over the same period. Indicating people are going elsewhere for the top non-surgical procedures.
Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) March 4, 2008 — The latest aesthetic industry statistics reveal that people are turning to physician-run practices or medical spas for their non-surgical procedures. According to an International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM) study, most women most feel that non-physician owned medical spas are unsafe. In addition, the IAPAM report also indicates that 78% of women rated medical credentials as very important when choosing an aesthetic treatment provider.
Botox injection, which is the number one non-surgical procedure performed by plastic surgeons, was down 12.8% in 2007 according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) industry statistics report. That report, however, only includes members of the ASAPS, and Allergan, the maker of Botox Cosmetic, showed a 29% increase in sales over the same period. In fact, four of the five top non-surgical procedures were all down between 4.2-16.5% from the previous year. Read more
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