10 Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Predictions For 2011
February 28, 2011
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the leading national organization of board-certified plastic surgeons who specialize in cosmetic surgery, offers its predictions for cosmetic surgery in 2011. Predictions are based on interviews with leading plastic surgeons around the country, who are actively involved in cutting edge surgical and non surgical aesthetic/cosmetic technology.
- As the economy continues to improve, demand for facelifts and other facial rejuvenation surgery will increase. Non-surgical facial rejuvenation procedures will also see some growth, but people who have been putting off surgery for the past few years because of the economy will be ready for the gold standard in facial rejuvenation in 2011. Read more
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Do-it-yourself injection of dermal fillers ’scary’
February 28, 2011
Dermatologist Don Groot shudders when he thinks about the average person trying to inject themselves with Botox or other dermal fillers in front of a bathroom mirror.
But it’s a grim reality now that do-it-yourself Botox kits have surfaced on the Internet, even though they aren’t approved in Canada.
For as little as $100, the kits contain needles, saline (for mixing with the Botox powder), Botox powder and a facial diagram showing where to inject the product.
From doctor’s and dentist’s offices to various spas, Botox has become available in a wide variety of settings.
In Canada, only licensed physicians can purchase the age-defying product, but who is holding the needle is a different story.
Groot is quick to point out that Botox is one of the many trade names for botulinum toxin — a neurotoxic protein that should only be in the hands of a professional. Read more
IAPAM’s hCG Training Agrees with the Dr. Oz Show: Physician Supervision is Key
February 25, 2011
This week, the Dr. Oz Show showcased hCG for weight loss. The IAPAM agrees with the Dr. Oz show, that an hCG diet should not be undertaken unless under a doctor’s supervision, and one should never buy hCG. hCG is only available by prescription from a physician.
The IAPAM (http://www.iapam.com) has trained over 240 physicians on how to safely and effectively offer hCG to their patients, and well over 5,000 patients have successfully lost weight on hCG using the IAPAM’s Exclusive hCG Protocol (http://www.aestheticmedicinesymposium.com/physician-hcg-weight-loss-training). The IAPAM is the leader in training physicians in the successful delivery of a medically supervised hCG weight loss program.
Proponents of hCG for weight management agree that the ultimate success of hCG in weight loss is linked to medical supervision and strict adherence to the medical protocol originally outlined by Dr. Simeons in his manuscript, Pounds and Inches, (http://www.iapam.com/dr-simeons-pounds-and-inches-manuscript.html). It is the responsibility of health care professionals to: supervise, advise, guide and control their patients health - before, during and after treatment. The physician should establish which patients are good candidates for treatment with hCG, and together with these patients, set realistic expectations that allow for a successful outcome.
Jeff Russell, Executive Director of the IAPAM, and a member of the expert faculty of instructors at the hCG Physician Weight Loss Training, is hearing from IAPAM members that, “medically supervised hCG weight loss programs are in tremendous demand by patients and we are seeing a correlating increase in the demand for the IAPAM’s training program for physicians.” However, Russell notes that, “the rate of success in hCG patients that are not supervised during treatment, is considerably lower than those who are supervised by a physician who adheres strictly to the protocol.” Mr. Russell also emphasizes that, “through education, like the Physician hCG Training offered by the IAPAM, doctors can appreciate the effects of medications, the implications of plateauing, the importance of vitamin supplements, and understand all the other nuances in the protocol that result in patient satisfaction.”
To register for the next IAPAM hCG Weight Loss Training session, contact Jeff Russell, Executive Director, IAPAM, at 1-800-219-5108 ext. 708 or email pr1@theiapam.com.
About the IAPAM: The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine is a voluntary association of physicians and supporters, which sets standards for the aesthetic medical profession. The goal of the association is to offer education, ethical standards, credentialing, and member benefits. IAPAM membership is open to all licensed medical doctors (MDs), dentists (DDSs/DMDs) doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs), physicians assistants (PA’s) and nurse practitioners (NP’s). Information about the association can be accessed through the IAPAM’s website or by contacting:
Jeff Russell, Executive-Director
International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM)
1-800-219-5108 x708
pr1@theiapam.com
Websites:
http://www.IAPAM.com
http://www.AestheticMedicineSymposium.com
http://www.iapam.com/hcg-for-weight-loss
http://www.iapam.com/hcg.html
### Dr. Oz Explores HCG Diet Weight Loss Benefits and Drawbacks
February 24, 2011
Today on the Dr. Oz Show, Dr. Oz spoke with several guests that have been on the HCG diet to determine if the HGC diet is truly the miracle weight loss plan many proclaim it is, or if it is actually dangerous.
People on the HCG diet are supposed to be able to lose an incredible 1 to 2 pounds per day, on a very restricted diet of 500 calories per day, without feeling hungry. Research on HCG, a hormone found to help suppress hunger, dates back to the 1950s.
Several people on the Dr. Oz Show said they stand by the HCG diet, saying they have lost weight quickly, had more energy and did not suffer from hunger. Others said that it made them ill, suffering with headaches, lethargy, mood swings, and missed menstrual cycles. One woman also said that her hair began to fall out while on the HCG diet.
Pure HCG is given as daily injections prescribed by a doctor, Read more
‘Vampire Facelift’ uses body fluids to treat wrinkles
February 24, 2011
Many of us are looking for the “Fountain of Youth.” But, one may already be inside of you.
It’s a new cosmetic procedure where people are actually having their own blood drawn out and putting it back into their face. It’s been dubbed by many as the “Vampire Facelift.” And no, you won’t grow fangs after the procedure.
“I think there’s certain people who just want their own body fluid and don’t want anything else,” said Dr. James R. Motlagh.
So, here’s how it works: Doctors take a tube of your blood and put it in a centrifuge. It’s then spun to separate the platelet-rich plasma. Doctors then take the fluid and inject it into your face to minimize wrinkles. Read more
The IAPAM’s Botox Training can help Physicians Boost Profits
February 23, 2011
As the demand for botox and other minimally-invasive treatments continues to rise, physicians can capture this growing botox and other injectables market and greatly benefit their practices through expert botox training at multi-day seminars like the IAPAM’s Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with Botox Training (www.aestheticmedicinesymposium.com/botoxtraining).
As reported by ASPS, there were nearly 11.6 million minimally invasive procedures performed in 2010, with botox treatments leading the way. Equally, Allergan reported that sales of BOTOX Cosmetic increased 11% over 2009.
The IAPAM (http://www.iapam.com) confirms this trend, noting that each of their Aesthetic Medicine Symposiums (http://www.aestheticmedicinesymposium.com) sold out in 2010. Furthermore, while botox training (http://www.iapam.com/botoxtraining) is still very popular, more and more physicians are also appreciating that the key to a successful and profitable aesthetic practice is not just offering Botox Cosmetic ® treatments, but also other skin rejuvenation procedures including: chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and IPL/laser skin rejuvenation(http://www.aestheticmedicinesymposium.com/laser-training). Read more hCG Training with the IAPAM Qualifies Physicians for Special MedMal Program
February 22, 2011
The IAPAM is committed to educating physicians in the industry’s best practices for hCG for medical weight loss management. In support of this commitment, the IAPAM offers the industry’s most comprehensive hCG training for physicians who want to add hCG for weight loss and other medical weight management treatments to their practices.
The IAPAM’s hCG Physician Training program (http://www.aestheticmedicinesymposium.com/physician-hcg-weight-loss-training) covers all the latest advancements in Medical Weight Loss, including: hCG, B6/B12 injections, ketogenic diets, VLCD and LCD, meal replacements, prescription medications for weight loss, and laser assisted liposuction. Now, attendees also qualify for a special medical malpractice insurance program. The IAPAM’s hCG Training session is a response to the overwhelming interest of IAPAM members in offering hCG and other weight management treatments to their patients. Today the IAPAM (http://www.iapam.com) announces it offers the only hCG Medical Weight Management training in North America approved for a special medical malpractice rate for those who have attended and have been certified by the IAPAM. This medical malpractice coverage is not offered to any other hCG training program.
Furthermore, special medical malpractice insurance rates are not the only benefit to being certified by the IAPAM. The IAPAM’s hCG Weight Management session is the most complete and comprehensive offered in North America, and is based on Dr. Simeons manuscript, Pounds and Inches. The IAPAM’s program gives doctors “all the information they need to start offering hCG for medical weight loss programs to their patients immediately upon returning to their practices,” emphasizes Jeff Russell, Executive Director of the IAPAM and one of the IAPAM faculty instructors presenting at the IAPAM’s hCG training. Read more Botox being used to treat acne scars
February 16, 2011
A common drug for the treatment of wrinkles is now being used to help reduce the appearance of acne scars.
Monash University Professor Greg Goodman told Nine News that Botox, derived from Botulism bacterium, helped smooth the appearance of skin pitted by acne scars by relaxing the surrounding muscles.
“If it happens to be that you’re contracting a muscle that is pulling the scar apart a bit, Botox can help to ease that, relax that area so it doesn’t have so much stress on the existing scar tissue,” Professor Goodman told Nine News reporter Gabriella Rogers.
Botox is often used in combination with dermal fillers, which are injected into the skin afterwards to smooth out the scar tissue, Professor Goodman said.
Professor Goodman found Botox helped reduce the appearance of acne scarring when he was reviewing its use as a treatment against acne, publishing his findings in the journal of Cutaneous Aesthetic Surgery. Read more
IAPAM’s hCG Training Includes Tips for Weight Maintenance
February 16, 2011
The IAPAM’s hCG Physician Weight Loss Program offers physicians all the tools and training they need to add hCG for Weight Loss to their practices. Now the IAPAM’s program includes Enhanced Weight Management Content, including 15 proven Tips for Healthy Eating. As part of its respected hCG Training, hCG and weight management experts offer physicians training in how to successful maintain their patients’ weight loss.
To help physicians meet the needs of motivated patients, the IAPAM offers the industry’s leading hCG for Weight Loss Training program (http://www.aestheticmedicinesymposium.com/physician-hcg-weight-loss-training). Attendees at the IAPAM’s hCG Training learn from expert physicians, pharmacists and other specialists in the field of hCG and medical weight management, and are given all the tools, resources and instruction needed to profitably add hCG for Weight Loss to their practices right away.
Beyond “weight loss,” the IAPAM (http://www.iapam.com) is dedicated to offering physicians and their patients enduring weight management strategies. So once a patient has reached their goal weight, use these 13 NEW tips to help them maintain your their new weight:
1. Plan for a morning and afternoon snack. An apple travels well, other ideas include the proper portion of nuts (i.e. almonds), protein bars, protein shakes.
2. When making pasta, reduce the pasta and load up on meat and vegetables (tomatoes, onion, carrots, red peppers, zucchini, etc.).
3. Replace fruit juice with a homemade smoothie made from fruit (frozen or fresh). Here’s a quick recipe: 1/2c blueberries, 1 banana, 1 Tbsp peanut butter and/or 1 scoop of whey powder, 2 Tbsp quick cook oats, 1 1/2 cup skim milk. Read more Botox Popularity Continues and Capturing Market Takes Botox Training
February 16, 2011
The recently published ASPS 2010 Statistics supports the position that botox, as well as the other top 4 non-surgical procedures: laser hair removal, hyaluronic acid dermal fillers, chemical peels and microdermabrasion, will continue to be the aesthetic treatments of choice in the next decade. However, only physicians who have completed comprehensive, multi-day programs, like the IAPAM’s Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with Botox Training, can safely and successfully capture their portion of this consistently growing market.
Americans had over 13 million cosmetic procedures last year, and over 11.5 million of these were minimally invasive treatments. Equally, while surgical procedures grew by only 2%, non-surgical treatments increased by 5%. Leading the way in minimally-invasive modalities was botox (2,557,068 botox injections preformed), followed closely by hyaluronic acid dermal filler injections (1,313,038 procedures). Given this surge in the popularity of injectables, the importance of hands-on, physician-lead botox training (http://www.iapam.com/botox-training) has never been more important. The IAPAM (http://www.iapam.com) recognizes that to safely and successfully add botox to a practice, physicians need expert botox information. To that end, the IAPAM offers the industry’s best botox training (http://www.aestheticmedicinesymposium.com/botoxtraining), delivered by board-certified dermatologists acutely familiar with the skin, the technique and art of injectables, botoxc vs. dysport, as well as botox side effects, etc. Read more
IAPAM Aesthetic Medicine Resources
IAPAM Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with Botox Training
Events & Webinars
IAPAM’s hCG Physician Medical Weight Management Training - March 2, 2012
To help healthcare providers help their overweight and obese patients, the IAPAM has lauched its hCG Physician Medical Weight Management Training. What makes the... Read more »
Botox/Dermal Filler Training- February 18-19, 2012
Event Date: February 18, 19, 2012 Event Location: Toronto, Canada Presented by the International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM) presents... Read more »
Advanced Dermal Filler Training- February 17, 2012
Event Date: February 17, 2012 Event Location: Toronto, Canada Presented by the International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM) presents the... Read more »
IAPAM Aesthetic Practice Startup Workshop - March 5, 2012
Presented by the IAPAM, the Aesthetic Practice Startup Workshop will prepare you for all the steps needed to add aesthetic medicine to your practice. This session... Read more »