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
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
Ethyl Chloride spray eases Botox discomfort
October 31, 2008
A Canadian dermatologist suggested that Ethyl chloride spray can relieve discomfort associated with Botox injections for the hands and the feet.
“I encourage other dermatologists to use it, because it is cost effective and easy to administer,” asserts Robert Richards, M.D. during the annual meeting of the Canadian Dermatology Association. Read more
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
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
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
Key to Angelina-like Cheeks - Add Volume to Deep Fat Compartment
June 11, 2008
ASPS Study Says Discovery of Deep Fat Compartment Essential to Facial Rejuvenation
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Not only are cheeks central to your face – they are central to the American concept of beauty. A study in June’s Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), found that a deep fat compartment located within the cheek is vital to a youthful-looking face. Not only does rejuvenating or returning volume to this fat compartment make the cheek more youthful, it also improves volume loss under the eyes, helps eliminate “parentheses” lines around the nose and mouth and gives more curve to the upper lip – essentially restoring a youthful appearance to the overall face. Read more
Research Shows VASER Ultrasound Assisted Lipoplasty Patients Experience Significantly Lower Blood Loss
June 4, 2008
Results of study presented at American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery annual meeting demonstrate only minor bruising; findings indicate VASER® ultrasound-assisted device should be considered for large volume lipoplasty procedures Read more
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