BLU-U Maker Ends PDT Levulan Study after Poor Results
October 28, 2008
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ® announced today results from its Phase IIB clinical trial to compare the safety and efficacy of photodynamic therapy (PDT) using DUSA’s BLU-U® brand light plus vehicle containing Levulan® (aminolevulinic acid HCl) to that of PDT using the BLU-U plus vehicle without Levulan (the “control group”) in patients with moderate to severe facial acne vulgaris. The study demonstrated that both treatments were safe and well tolerated with no serious adverse events. While both groups showed a statistically significant reduction in inflammatory lesions from baseline, the results did not demonstrate a statistically significant difference between the Levulan PDT and control groups. Based on these results, DUSA will not pursue further clinical development of Levulan PDT in combination with BLU-U for moderate to severe acne. Read more
Study backs laser treatment for sun-damaged skin
October 23, 2008
A procedure using a topical solution made by DUSA Pharmaceuticals Inc and laser treatment stimulates collagen production and helps rejuvenate sun-damaged skin, U.S. researchers said on Monday. Their study confirmed the value of a procedure already being performed by some doctors to improve the appearance of skin with wrinkles, fine lines and “sun spots”, and helps explain how it works. Read more
7 Ways To Look Younger Without Undergoing “The Knife”
October 14, 2008
While few of us like growing older, it is inevitable. But, this doesn’t mean we have to look older, and we don’t have to feel older either. The rapidly growing field of Aesthetic Medicine provides the tools needed to slow down the aging process–without surgery! In this book, nationally-recognized Aesthetic Medicine specialist and IAPAM member Steven Jepson M.D., walks you through the most common non-surgical anti-aging treatments including Botox Injections, Dermal Fillers, and Cosmetic Laser Treatments. Read more
Dr Candice Lane Launches First Doctor Bioidentical Hormone Blog
October 6, 2008
Dr. Candice Lane, a leading physician in anti-aging medicine, launches her bioidentical hormone, anti-aging, and aesthetic blog, Hormone Health MD Plus, which includes medical-literature-based information not widely availabe among practicing physicians. It focuses on the symptoms and treatment of peirmenopause, menopause, PMS, andropause, thyroid deficiency, growth hormone deficiency, adrenal stress and fatigue, and diseases of aging using bioidentical hormone and nutrient replacement. Non-surgical means of appearance improvement including laser, body contouring, Velashape, Botox, fillers, and skincare are also highlighted. Read more
Guide to Body Contouring Equipment
September 22, 2008
There are now many new entrants into the Body Contouring equipment realm. PSP magazine has many of the them compiled in the following online report: Body Contouring: The Major Players. Here you will see CoolTouch CTEV, Cynosure SmartLipo, Mentor UltraSculpt, Sound Surgical Technologies Vaser, and Thermage ThermaCoolNXT. Read more
Could cosmetic fillers help your aging skin?
September 18, 2008
Pump up the volume!
That’s the latest rallying cry among those in the front lines of the war on aging. The sagging facial skin that was once made taut by going under the surgeon’s knife is now being restored to more youthful fullness using needles and cosmetic fillers instead. Read more
Allergan says Botox works on chronic migraines
September 11, 2008
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Allergan Inc said on Thursday that its popular Botox wrinkle-smoother worked as a treatment for adults suffering from chronic migraines, according to late-stage clinical data.
Shares of Allergan rose nearly 13 percent as the broad market stumbled.
Botox, or botulinum toxin type A, is the first therapy being investigated for chronic migraine, which affects an estimated 1.2 million to 3.6 million people in the United States, according to the company. Read more
Plastic or Cosmetic Surgeon in New Jersey? More People Learning the Distinction
September 3, 2008
A large percentage of cosmetic surgeries are performed by doctors who have minimal or no formal training in plastic surgery. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Evan Sorokin is helping New Jersey men and women understand what makes a cosmetic surgeon in New Jersey competent, and recognize what to avoid. Read more
Cosmetic surgery: The new tools of the corporate trade
August 25, 2008
Your bosses and co-workers can claim diet and exercise all they want. The truth is, that healthy glow might be the result of cosmetic enhancement.
And it might put them at a competitive advantage for the next promotion.
It’s a phenomenon occurring across the country. Plastic surgery, once the dominion of Hollywood starlets, has found a home in the corporate boardroom. Read more
Dr Ataii’s describes the the latest in medical and dental spa treatments
August 1, 2008
IAPAM faculty member, Alexander P. Ataii, MD describes the the latest in medical and dental spa treatments available. Read more
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