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In ‘10 Americans Want Whiter Teeth, Tight Abs vs. Botox

For 2010 Americans dream of cosmetic makeovers that tighten abs and leave a brighter smile, rather than those that erase worry lines and lift sagging facial features.

A poll of 2,227 U.S. adults released today by Harris Interactive on behalf of RealSelf.com found that more than half of all adults (54%) would choose cosmetic work if money wasn’t a concern, and of those who would have work done, the majority (52%) would choose teeth whitening, followed by tummy tuck surgery and liposuction. Not surprisingly, a majority of women (67%), as well as 40% of men said they would also have cosmetic work done. Read more

               

2010 Physician Botox Training Announced by the IAPAM

The IAPAM announces the 2010 dates for its Botox & Dermal Filler Training and Advanced Dermal Filler Training programs. Only with the IAPAM, do physicians participate hands-on, cosmetic injectable and botox training, delivered in a clean medical facility, not a hotel room.

With the recent proliferation of the DIY Botox Trend, physicians must re-position themselves as the most pre-eminently qualified, expert medical providers of cosmetic injectables. Without a doubt, proper Botox Training is critical.  To support doctors training requirements in this area, the IAPAM has developed three different programs to train physicians in the injection of botulinum toxins (Botox and Dysport) and dermal fillers (Juvederm, Restylane, and Perlane). Read more

               

Clinical Study of the Permanent Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty Procedure with Artefill

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), minimally-invasive cosmetic procedures are up five percent versus 2007.  While “surgical numbers dropped nine percent,” the research indicates that there is a growing demand for non-surgical alternatives.  And now, with permanent fillers, the options are even more appealing. 

Dr. Alexander Rivkin, aesthetic injection specialist and original creator of the Non-Surgical Nose Job, has performed more than 1000 Non-Surgical Nose Job procedures using temporary fillers.  Now that he has had success with over 100 patients using the FDA approved permanent filler, Artefill, he is initiating a study to document the superb long-term effects that he is seeing.  The study will document how Artefill can correct a large variety of nasal cosmetic issues and how the correction lasts over time.  Read more

               

The Nation: Feminism’s Face Lift

During the Senate’s debates over who should bear the cost of the nearly $900 billion healthcare bill, there emerged a surprising suggestion: plastic surgery patients. A proposed tax, dubbed the “Bo-Tax” after the wrinkle-reducing injections, would add a 5 percent additional charge to elective cosmetic procedures. The tax could help raise $6 billion over the next ten years to offset the cost of health reform. It was included in the original healthcare bill the Senate considered, and it is likely to make it into the modified bill, when the details of the newly brokered Senate compromise are finally announced. Apparently breast enhancements and liposuction can be channeled to benefit the public good. Read more

               

9 Top Cosmetic Treatments for Aging Skin

No one likes looking older…which is why we spend billions of dollars every year on over-the-counter products, prescription creams and fillers, and, most drastically, cosmetic surgery. Do any of these actually work to reduce the signs of aging? In many cases, yes—at least temporarily. But given the not-inconsiderable costs (and in the case of surgery and some procedures, the risks), it’s important to be smart in your choices.

How to find a doctor? Dermatologists can prescribe skin creams and perform laser skin-resurfacing and chemical peels, and they can administer injections. Surgical procedures, meantime, can be performed by cosmetic and plastic surgeons, and some ear, nose, and throat doctors (otolaryngologists). A good first step is to make sure that the doctor is board-certified by the appropriate organization (the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and American Board of Otolaryngology, for instance). Check with your state medical board to see if the doctor has complaints on file. When you pick a doctor, ask how often and how frequently he or she performs the procedure that you’re having (weekly is better than monthly). If the doc works from an outpatient surgical center, ask whether he or she has hospital privileges should any problems arise during your surgery.

Here is a quick guide to some of the most popular treatments and procedures. Read more

               

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Study Shows Women are More Prone to Facial Wrinkles Than Men

December 16, 2009

Findings from a new study published in the November/December issue of Aesthetic Surgery Journal (ASJ), a publication of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), suggest that gender-specific differences in the perioral skin (skin surrounding the mouth) account for more and deeper skin wrinkling in women than in men.

Findings from a new study published in the November/December issue of Aesthetic Surgery Journal (ASJ), a publication of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), suggest that gender-specific differences in the perioral skin (skin surrounding the mouth) account for more and deeper skin wrinkling in women than in men. The study, conducted by a team of plastic surgeons from the Netherlands, was presented at the annual meeting of the European Association of Plastic Surgeons last May in Barcelona, Spain.

The aim of this study is to obtain new insight into the perception that women wrinkle earlier and more severely than men.   Read more

               

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DIY Cosmetic Products: Women Turn to Web

December 7, 2009

For millions of Americans, the solution to crow’s feet, thin lips, and frown lines is at the end of a syringe, or in a bottle. A quick trip to a medical spa, dermatologist or plastic surgeon for a Botox injection, lip augmentation or chemical peel offers the promise of a youthful look.

But these cosmetic procedures — and the medical expertise that comes with them — don’t come cheap. For a single treatment of Botox, doctors charge about $380; for lip-plumping injections, over $500; and for a chemical peel, a whopping $700.

These high prices are enough for some consumers to take their business away from medical professionals, and go instead to the Web. They are “doing it themselves,” ordering prescription-only products online, and injecting themselves at home.

Laurie D’Alleva, of Mansfield, Texas, is a big fan of “DIY” beauty injections and treatments. She is the face of a DiscountMedSpa.com, a website stocked with what she claims are pharmaceutical-grade cosmetics, similar to Botox, Restylane, and Retin-A. Read more

               

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DYI Botox, Botox Training in Hotel Rooms, and Importing Botox from Canada, What’s Next?

December 2, 2009

With all the recent talk about consumers buying Botox online and injecting it themselves, and physicians using illegally imported Botox from Canada, I can’t help but comment.  While looking at the FDA guidelines for cosmetic injectable procedures and chatting with medical malpractice carriers it’s very surprising how many physicians don’t realize they are going against FDA recommendations for cosmetic injectables and even breaking the law. One such FDA statement is “Botox Cosmetic should be administered in an appropriate setting using sterile instruments. Malls [hotel rooms, and conference rooms] and private homes are not medical environments and may be unsanitary.”  I’m amazed at how many Botox Training programs are being offered in hotel rooms around the country.  First the technique is wrong (since a hotel room chair is much lower than a proper practice treatment chair), and secondly with H1N1 being prevalent, who wants to be injected in a hotel room! Read more

               

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Aesthetic Physician Bulletin: DIY & Illegally Imported Botox

December 2, 2009

The IAPAM has surveyed experts in the cosmetic injectable field to offer this overview for aesthetic physicians, regarding some alarming and illegal trends dealing with cosmetic injectable treatments, specifically: DIY (Do It Yourself) Botox treatments and illegally imported botulinum toxin (Dysport, Botox) product. Without a doubt, proper Botox Training is critical.

The Recent DIY Botox Trend

Recently, there have been several reports regarding DIY “botox-like” injectables, which can be purchased through the internet. A woman in Texas, Laurie D’Alleva, offered consumers a botox-like product called “Freeze,” complete with a “How-To” video, so consumers could administer the botulinum toxin themselves.  “The Texas Attorney General is charging D’Alleva with several violations of state law.  She could be fined up to $25,000 per violation per day of the Texas Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act, and up to $20,000 per violation of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices act.”  The red-flags regarding this internet offering range from the unrealistically low pricing, indicating the product is not FDA approved, to her complete disregard for the potential life threatening side affects that can accompany the delivery of a neurotoxin into the body by an untrained, unlicensed administrator.  Read more

               

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