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IAPAM’s 7 Top Anti-Aging Trends for 2009

The IAPAM (International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine), in consultation with its members and associated industry experts, has compiled its list of the top trends in aesthetic medicine for 2009. From the continued market dominance of minimally-invasive procedures over surgical options, to anticipated unparalleled demand in the medical weight-loss field, 2009 promises to be a year of many anti-aging milestones. Read more

               

New developments in Botox

Kohala Coast, HI — When giving botulinum toxin type A (Botox, Allergan) to patients, dermatologists should tell them that it “relaxes the muscles temporarily. Let’s not say ‘paralyze’,” said Susan Weinkle, M.D., at the Winter Clinical Dermatology Conference.After offering that tip, which she said will relax patients and make them feel more comfortable about the procedure, Dr. Weinkle highlighted the pharmacology of Botox and how thought about its stability has changed throughout the years. Read more

               

FDA Extends Review of Reloxin until April 13, 2009

Ipsen today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provided notification that the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) action date for Reloxin® (botulinum toxin of type A) Biologics License Application (BLA) in aesthetic indications (glabellar lines) has been extended to April 13, 2009. Read more

               

5 Things You Can Do Now to Grow Your Aesthetic Practice by 20% in 2009

The New Year is for new beginnings and what a perfect time for you to review your practice, consider new possibilities and open yourself up to fresh opportunities.  Making minor observations and executing simple ideas can lead you to a great year.

Here are some suggestions to help you get moving in the right direction for this year: Read more

               

Keep That Client!

Client retention is the cornerstone of building any new or existing buisness. Keeping your current clients is much easier than gaining new ones, and there are certain tactics that a business owner can implement to ensure client loyalty and retention. Medical spas, and spas in general, are among one of the fastest growing sectors in the consumer market today. In fact, SpaFinder’s Susie Ellis was quoted in The New York Times as saying there are more spas in the United States than there are Starbucks.1 In an industry that is becoming fiercely competitive, staying true to your mission is key. Read more

               

Doctors at Allure Medical Spa Are Getting the Results of a Tummy Tuck Without the Downtime

The New Combituck(TM) procedure brings the results of a tummy tuck without the downtime! The traditional tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, has been the only option for people who want to regain a flat stomach after weight fluctuations or child birth. A new procedure, called the Combituck(TM) solves the problem of the loose abdominal skin and fat layer, without the weeks off of work needed with the traditional tummy tuck.

The new Combituck(TM) procedure involves removing almost all of the abdominal fat with a modern liposuction procedure, followed by a “facelift” type skin lift to the lower abdomen.

With this procedure, the time off of work is 3-5 days vs. weeks with the older tummy tuck. Also the Combituck(TM) procedure results in much greater fat removal, because with a traditional tummy tuck, very little additional fat can be safely removed.

The Combituck(TM) procedure gives men and women the flat stomach they want without the downtime, no drains after surgery are needed, and there is very little discomfort.

Dr. Charles Mok, a cosmetic surgeon, stresses that “this is not an alternative to lifestyle changes if you are overweight. But for men and women who have a roll of fat or loose abdominal skin that doesn’t respond to diet and exercise, this is an extremely effective procedure, with minimal downtime, and the scar is hidden by your underwear or bathing suit.”

Angela C., the mother of two, living in Sterling Heights, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit says, “I was able to get most of the weight off after having children, and was happy with my body, except the sagging loose skin on my stomach. Angela had the Combituck(TM) procedure last year, “after surgery I feel great, and in 2 days, I am going to Mexico and plan on wearing a two piece swimsuit for the first time in my life!!”

“Since we started performing the Combituck(TM) procedure, our patients have been very pleased. They don’t need to take weeks off of work; they heal remarkably quickly with far fewer problems than a regular tummy tuck. I also like the fact that their upper stomach is much flatter with this procedure,” says Dr. Mok, of Allure Medical Spa in Shelby Township, Michigan. Dr. Mok credits Dr. Richard Schloemer of Troy, Alabama for introducing him to this procedure.

About The Vein Center at Allure Medical Spa

Dr. Charles Mok D.O. and Dr. Brett Kotlus M.D. of Allure Medical Spa and Michigan Cosmetic Surgery Center offer free consultations in their offices located at 8180 26 Mile Road, Suite 104, Shelby Township, Michigan, to individuals who think they may benefit or want additional information on the Combituck(TM) procedure. You can also find out more information about this unique procedure by visiting www.combituck.com. Allure Medical Spa (www.alluremedicalspa.com) is one of the first Medical Spas of its kind in the United States; offering surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedure as well as treatment for varicose veins and bio-identical hormone replacement. Their unique blend of treatments encompasses the person as a whole.

SOURCE Allure Medical Spa

               

Clinic Sees Surge in 2008 Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty Procedures

The non surgical rhinoplasty, or nose job, was one of 2008’s most inquired about filler services at the Twin Cities medical spa, Skin Rejuvenation Clinic of Edina. Although the procedure can’t reduce the size of a larger nose, it can be an excellent alternative to plastic surgery for those people seeking to camouflage bumps, drooping tips (“ski jump”), or crooked noses. Read more

               

Diet extremes

And so the diet begins, as women all over resolve to beat the post-Christmas bulge and banish all signs of festive excess. Those tentative first steps on the weighing scales have been made; the jeans have been attempted and now the collective panic has set in as cries of: “I’M HUGE” can be heard in households all over Ireland. Read more

               

Thermage changes name to Solta Medical, Inc.

Thermage has announced a corporate name change to Solta Medical, Inc., as a means of integrating the acquired Reliant Technologies. The new company combines the Thermage and Fraxel brands under a new corporate name. Solta will focus on providing superior anti-aging solutions for patients and physicians by offering the gold standard of care for tightening, contouring and resurfacing of the skin with Thermage and Fraxel treatments. Read more

               

Clinics getting a lift from Botox

Local plastic surgeons are seeing an upswing in procedures such as Botox injections as patients forgo expensive cosmetic surgery amid the down economy. The trend is keeping practices busy — and helping them make up for a drop in surgical revenue. Read more

               

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