Latest Trends in Aesthetic Medicine
November 26, 2008
The biggest trend in the aesthetic medicine arena is the shift from patients undergoing radical surgical facelifts and other surgical improvements, toward clients opting for a suite of non-surgical or minimally invasive anti-aging procedures on the face and body. Cost, given the current economic downturn, as well as recovery time, seem to be the key factors in streaming patients away from spending $15,000 on a facelift, and alternatively investing $1,500 in Botox or dermal filler procedures. Indeed, in these tough economic times, many people are finding themselves out of work, and to position themselves in a tougher employment market, recognize the need to turn back the hands of time and give them a more youthful, fresh look. Read more
New Fraxel Web site Meets Growing Consumer Demand for Information on the Web
November 26, 2008
Reliant Technologies recently launched their new Fraxel.com Web site, www.fraxel.com.
The new site enhances the online experience for consumers and physicians, providing them with a range of interactive content on the Fraxel family of products. We thought this site would be a great resource for your readers looking for additional information on the Fraxel laser treatment and a physician in their local area. Read more
Non-Surgical Facelifts Increase in Popularity
November 25, 2008
Young woman receiving injection on lip, eyes closed, close-up
Hate your wrinkles but don’t want surgery? Some are getting what’s being called a non surgical facelift.
Dr. Bruce has the story. Like many people, Ingrid Kern doesn’t like what she’s been seeing in the mirror recently. “I dont look like 30 anymore i want to look fresher,” Kern said. Read more
Botox Treats More Than Wrinkles
November 20, 2008
Everyone knows about Botox, the wrinkle-reducer that’s injected into the face to retain a youthful look. It turns out that the procedure now has a number of new uses. Botox can also reduce excessive sweating and relax facial muscles. Read more
Ageless Hands: Do Your Hands Tell Your Age?
November 20, 2008
50-year-old Jane Vandewiele is ashamed of how her hands look.“They’re old. They’re ugly. I don’t live that glamorous of a life, but when I do dress up and I do go out, I don’t want people looking at my hands,” said Vandewiele.
Like many women her age, Vandewiele is beginning to feel the pressure to look younger.
“I never really worried about it till the last three or four years and all the sudden, you get old,” said Vandewiele.
Just like the fine lines and wrinkles on your face, your hands say a lot about your age. As we get older, the skin on our hands becomes thinner and we lose some of the fat and muscle surrounding our bones, which can make our veins bulge. Read more
Painless Botox(r) Type Cream Patent Approved
November 20, 2008
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Nov. 12, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Emergent Health Corp. (Pink Sheets:EMGE) announces the patent under which it has a license to market a painless Botox(r) type cream not requiring an injection has been allowed by the US Patent and Trademark office. Now that this patent has been allowed, Emergent will seek joint venture opportunities with firms capable of assisting entry into this estimated $6 Billion dollar cosmetic market.
While Botox(r) Cosmetic as a registered trademark of Allergan and Restylane(r) Dermal Filler as a registered trademark of Medicis are the dominant leaders in pharmaceutical cosmetic delivery, Emergent believes there is a viable and sizeable niche for its Painless BO(tm) Cream with the appropriate partners. Emergent plans to aggressively pursue this opportunity. Emergent believes there is a possibility Painless BO(tm) Cream could not only make penetration into the large currently available markets but also open totally new markets for those who still fear needles and the high costs of Physician visits so associated. Read more
FDA Wants Stronger Warning for Dermal Fillers
November 20, 2008
Product labels on popular cosmetic wrinkle fillers should be strengthened to warn consumers about scarring and other problems that can crop up weeks or years after receiving the treatments, a Food and Drug Administration panel said November 18, 2008.
The panel said current product labels on fillers approved to plump certain facial lines are inadequate and only discuss immediate and temporary side effects, such as swelling. While an FDA review of reported adverse events associated with dermal fillers showed many expected side effects like temporary swelling and redness, the agency said “there are a number of adverse events that are serious and unexpected.” Read more
Laser Safety
November 17, 2008
When I go to the doctor’s office it is important for me to see their credentials on the wall of their office or in the hallway. Credentials set you and me apart from the rest; it inspires confidence in your clients and colleagues that you have taken that extra step in aesthetic laser training. Read more
LED light shown to reduce face wrinkles
November 10, 2008
Researchers in Germany say that LED light applied to the face can be a potential alternative to Botox or cosmetic surgery.
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High-intensity visible light from LEDs, applied daily for several weeks to facial wrinkles, resulted in “rejuvenated skin, reduced wrinkle levels, juvenile complexion and lasting resilience,” according to researchers at the University of Ulm, Germany. Their research appeared in the November 5th issue of the American Chemical Society’s Crystal Growth & Design magazine. Read more
Study Reveals What Women Want When Considering Aesthetic Procedures
November 10, 2008
A study conducted by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) and Dermik Laboratories reports the influencers that impact a woman’s decision when considering medical anti-aging treatments.
The study surveyed women ages 35 to 69 who’ve considered a medical anti-aging treatment, as well as patients who have had fillers or injectable procedures. According to the study, the top three factors that influence a woman’s decision to either move forward or decline a medical anti-aging treatment, such as injectables are: Read more
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