Syneron Announces New Ground Breaking evolastin(TM) Procedure
February 2, 2012
One treatment procedure primed to propel facial aesthetic procedures forward with unique results and significant science.
Irvine, California—February 2, 2012-Syneron Medical Ltd. (NASDAQ: ELOS), www.syneron.com, the global leader in medical aesthetic products and technology, announces the launch of evolastin(TM) – the industry’s first energy-based dermalremodeling procedure that delivers controlled radio frequency energy directly to the deepdermis to stimulate the skin’s natural production of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acidin a single treatment.
A recent randomized and blinded clinical study published by leading dermatologists inthe journal Archives of Dermatology proved the unique and dramatic impact of evolastinfor patients seeking an alternative to address the loss of tautness and suppleness mostcommon with age. “It is unprecedented to be able to achieve results as effective andconsistent with a single energy-based procedure,” comments Macrene Alexiades-Armenakas, M.D., Ph.D, F.A.A.D, board-certified dermatologist in New York City, Assistant Clinical Professor at Yale University School of Medicine and lead investigatorof evolastin. “In a one-hundred patient multi-center study conducted using this procedure, we’ve seen continual textual, tone or elasticity in addition to volumetric improvements for up to eighteen months post procedure and patient satisfaction has been remarkably high and equally consistent.” Read more
Cynosure Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Cellulaze Cellulite Laser Workstation
January 31, 2012
World’s First Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Device for Cellulite Reduction
Cynosure, Inc. (NASDAQ: CYNO) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared the Company’s Cellulaze™ Workstation for commercial distribution, giving millions of American women the first minimally invasive solution in their battle against cellulite.
“Cellulaze is the world’s first and only minimally invasive medical device designed to treat women who have struggled to eliminate cellulite through diet and exercise, or have tried the myriad of lotions and creams currently on the market,” said Cynosure President and Chief Executive Officer Michael Davin. “Unlike those products, Cellulaze is the only aesthetic device that directly treats the physiological structure of cellulite, providing clinically proven, results.”
An estimated 85% of women over the age of 20[1,2] have some form of cellulite – pockets of fat deposited just beneath the surface of the skin, around the hips, thighs, and buttocks, which produces an “orange-peel” or a “cottage cheese” appearance.[3] In the United States alone, the treatment of cellulite is a multibillion-dollar industry, according to market estimates. Read more
IAPAM Announces NEW hCG Training Resource: IAPAM’s hCG Q & A e_Book
January 23, 2012
Today, the IAPAM announced the completion of a new hCG Ask the Experts Questions and Answers e_book, containing over 100 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers from physicians administering the IAPAM’s Exclusive hCG Protocol. The IAPAM’s NEW hCG Ask the Experts FAQ e_book is available to all IAPAM members who have completed the IAPAM’s respected Physician hCG Training program.
The IAPAM’s hCG Training offers physicians all the tools and resources they need to add hCG for Weight Loss to their practices. Today, the IAPAM announced the publication of a new resource for IAPAM Members who have completed the IAPAM’s renowned Physician hCG Training seminar ( http://www.hcgtraining.com ). In February 2012, the IAPAM’s hCG Ask the Experts Q and A e_book will be distributed to all IAPAM Members who have completed the IAPAM’s hCG Training and it will be distributed to all hCG Training attendees who attend any of the IAPAM hCG Training sessions in 2012.
The IAPAM’s hCG Q & A e_book contains over 100 clinical questions from IAPAM Member physicians regarding hCG and/or the IAPAM’s Exclusive hCG Protocol coupled with over 150 answers from physician members of the IAPAM’s Expert hCG Advisory Panel.
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Doctors can enjoy variety of advantages from implementing EMR after initial learning curve
January 19, 2012
Most of the advantages that electronic medical records (EMRs) deliver for medically oriented practices also apply to aesthetic surgery practices, according to William Beeson, M.D., a facial plastic surgeon in Carmel, Ind.
Key drivers for EMR adoption include legislative requirements, the need to manage billing of third-party payers and the efficiency improvements that EMRs can bring to office workflow, says Dr. Beeson, who is also a clinical professor in the departments of dermatology and otolaryngology — head and neck surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine. Read more
Stop the Clock: Lift and Tighten Without the Knife
January 19, 2012
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Forget the facelift. In the last five years, a flurry of new noninvasive cosmetic procedures have come along, promising to turn back the clock on aging skin without as much risk and recovery time as surgery.
From fillers to lasers, 83 percent of all cosmetic procedures performed in the offices of cosmetic plastic surgeons in 2010 were nonsurgical, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
Of course, not all of the wrinkle-busting, skin-tightening treatments out there are worth the time and money. And because most require refreshing every few months or years — or look better used in combination with each other — they can be as expensive as surgery in the long run.
Unlike surgical lifts that simply pull the skin or muscles tight, however, these no-scalpel treatments increase the collagen and elastin in the skin, making it feel younger. “Some of these devices are changing the quality of the skin,” says New York City dermatologist Neil Sadick. Read more
Botulinum Toxin Used on Perioral ‘Bar Code’
January 17, 2012
Patients who don’t like the vertical lines that form above the lips when they pucker up may benefit from botulinum toxin injections.
“Many patients look at themselves in the morning and they’re not concerned about lip volume, but they’re concerned about these radiating lines that go around their mouth. We call this the ‘bar code,’ ” Dr. Joel L. Cohen said.
These patients may complain of radiating lines when the mouth is animated, of lipstick bleeding out from the lips, or of a hollowed look around the mouth. The injection of botulinum toxin into the orbicularis oris muscles can “soften” the columns that appear when the mouth moves, he said at the annual meeting of the American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgery in Las Vegas. Read more
Botox Injections for Overactive Bladder
January 2, 2012
Botox treatments may be safe for OAB.
Botox is a promising new treatment for people with overactive bladder (OAB), or urge incontinence. But is it safe to rely on repeated injections?
A new study says the answer is yes. Botulinum toxin, commonly known as Botox, has offered relief to patients with OAB symptoms where previous medications had failed. Read more
Comparing a Facelift to Nonsurgical Options
January 2, 2012
In recent years, facelifts have been declining in popularity. This is partly due to the dramatic increase in nonsurgical options for facial rejuvenation. But how do nonsurgical options really compare to a facelift?
HOUSTON, TX, December 31, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ — In recent years, facelifts have been declining in popularity. This is partly due to the dramatic increase in nonsurgical options for facial rejuvenation. But how do nonsurgical options really compare to a facelift?
Recovery
A short recovery time is one of the main advantages of nonsurgical treatments like BOTOX Cosmetic and injectable fillers. These procedures can be performed on your lunch hour, taking only twenty or thirty minutes, and you can return to work–especially nonstrenuous work–immediately after. No downtime, and little discomfort other than some soreness at the injection site. You may have to explain away some swelling and redness, but if you’re prepared for that you don’t need to take any time off for recovery.
A surgical facelift, on the other hand, requires at least a week away from work and other activities for recovery. There will be significant discomfort, bruising, and swelling. There will likely still be some swelling and bruising when you can return to your normal activities, but you will be cleared for using concealing makeup. Read more
Happy New Year: The Busiest Season for Cosmetic Surgery
January 2, 2012
Beauty takes no holiday.
December, particularly the latter half, is the busiest time of the year for many plastic surgeons, cosmetic dermatologists and doctors who perform weight-loss operations like gastric bypass. Some doctors say they do twice as many of these elective procedures per day in this period as during the rest of the year.
The reason: After many cosmetic procedures patients want to go underground during the days-long recovery period, which might involve swelling, bruising and oozing. The holiday season makes it easier to avoid interacting with others at work or in school car pools. This year, with Christmas and New Year’s both falling on weekends, a patient can be under the knife or laser beams early in the week and still be presentable by the time the parties start. Read more
In 2012, the IAPAM’s Aesthetic Medicine Symposiums with Botox ® Training Stand Alone
December 23, 2011
The IAPAM leads its competitors in offering the most complete botox ® training and aesthetic medicine education in North America. In 2012, attendees at the IAPAM’s Aesthetic Medicine Symposiums will have the competitive advantage of learning from board-certified dermatologists and experts in the fields of botox ® training, lasers & IPLs, dermal fillers, hCG for weight loss, medical grade chemical peels and medical micordermabrasion. Beyond the hands-on botox ® training and aesthetic medicine instruction, the resources physicians receive from the IAPAM position it as the most respected physician training association in North America.
The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine’s (IAPAM) Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with botox ® training is different than any other physician training program offered in North America. The IAPAM (http://www.iapam.com) offers comprehensive aesthetic medicine education and long term support for physicians of all medical specialties. The IAPAM is where the world’s physicians come together to learn and share their experiences in aesthetic medicine. The IAPAM offers a suite of aesthetic medicine training programs from botox ® training (http://www.aestheticmedicinesymposium.com) to hCG training (http://www.hcgtraining.com), along with aesthetic practice business training. Unlike programs offered by a private company, the Aesthetic Medicine Symposium is certified by the IAPAM, a voluntary professional association of physicians and supporters, which sets standards for the aesthetic medical profession. Read more










