Botox Treats More Than Wrinkles
November 20, 2008
Everyone knows about Botox, the wrinkle-reducer that’s injected into the face to retain a youthful look. It turns out that the procedure now has a number of new uses. Botox can also reduce excessive sweating and relax facial muscles. Read more
Painless Botox(r) Type Cream Patent Approved
November 20, 2008
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Nov. 12, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Emergent Health Corp. (Pink Sheets:EMGE) announces the patent under which it has a license to market a painless Botox(r) type cream not requiring an injection has been allowed by the US Patent and Trademark office. Now that this patent has been allowed, Emergent will seek joint venture opportunities with firms capable of assisting entry into this estimated $6 Billion dollar cosmetic market.
While Botox(r) Cosmetic as a registered trademark of Allergan and Restylane(r) Dermal Filler as a registered trademark of Medicis are the dominant leaders in pharmaceutical cosmetic delivery, Emergent believes there is a viable and sizeable niche for its Painless BO(tm) Cream with the appropriate partners. Emergent plans to aggressively pursue this opportunity. Emergent believes there is a possibility Painless BO(tm) Cream could not only make penetration into the large currently available markets but also open totally new markets for those who still fear needles and the high costs of Physician visits so associated. Read more
FDA Wants Stronger Warning for Dermal Fillers
November 20, 2008
Product labels on popular cosmetic wrinkle fillers should be strengthened to warn consumers about scarring and other problems that can crop up weeks or years after receiving the treatments, a Food and Drug Administration panel said November 18, 2008.
The panel said current product labels on fillers approved to plump certain facial lines are inadequate and only discuss immediate and temporary side effects, such as swelling. While an FDA review of reported adverse events associated with dermal fillers showed many expected side effects like temporary swelling and redness, the agency said “there are a number of adverse events that are serious and unexpected.” Read more
LED light shown to reduce face wrinkles
November 10, 2008
Researchers in Germany say that LED light applied to the face can be a potential alternative to Botox or cosmetic surgery.
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High-intensity visible light from LEDs, applied daily for several weeks to facial wrinkles, resulted in “rejuvenated skin, reduced wrinkle levels, juvenile complexion and lasting resilience,” according to researchers at the University of Ulm, Germany. Their research appeared in the November 5th issue of the American Chemical Society’s Crystal Growth & Design magazine. Read more
Dentist’s team built for body makeovers
November 5, 2008
Imagine having a 12-person staff dedicated to your every physical need, whether it is whiter teeth, a toned body or a complete wardrobe makeover.
That is exactly what the Body Inc. team is doing for Metro Detroiters who are looking to make long-term changes in their appearance — and want the help of some of the area’s top experts in hair, makeup, body, clothing and accessories.
Founded by Clawson-based cosmetic dentist Alan R. Grodin, Body Inc. is a conglomeration of 12 area professionals with experience in plastic surgery, vision enhancement, laser medical services, anti-aging treatments, physical therapy, pain management, fitness, fashion, hair and make-up, spa services and jewelry. Read more
Aesthetic Practice Startup Workshop Ensures Adding Aesthetic Medicine is a Profitable Option
November 5, 2008
The IAPAM (International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine) has developed a groundbreaking new workshop for physicians making an entry into the Aesthetic Medicine arena. The Aesthetic Practice Startup Workshop provides participants with all the tools needed, including a customized business plan and complementary CD and print materials, to support the profitable addition of aesthetic medicine into their medical practice. Read more
Experimental Drug Tricks Body Into Losing Weight
November 5, 2008
A European and American study on a new synthetic drug found that it protected laboratory mice from diet-induced obesity and its potential consequences like glucose intolerance and insensitivity to insulin by activating an enzyme that promoted fat consumption and exercise endurance, leading to suggestions that it could be an important new weapon in the fight against obesity and diabetes. Read more
Spreading the health - Incorporating Aesthetics into a Medical Practice
November 4, 2008
Facing declining pay rates from private and government insurers and patients who are demanding more convenient care, Triad physicians practices are adding new services to bring in new patients and shore up their financial health.
In recent months, practices have found ways to take advantage of training their doctors already possess to broaden their offerings into elective procedures for patients who mostly pay cash. Read more
Lunchtime Snap: Major Plastic Surgery on The Decline–Do Looks Matter Less in This Economy?
November 3, 2008
In a sign that looks matter less in today’s economy, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons reported yesterday that 48% of women considering cosmetic surgery polled in an October survey said they were less likely to schedule a consultation, up from 30% in March.
The plastic surgeons’ group, which says it had already seen a decline in major surgeries earlier this year, announced the results at its annual national conference in Chicago yesterday, noting that 59% of the 123 women polled in an online survey in October said the weak economy had an impact on their plans for plastic surgery. In a similar poll in March, 9% of those surveyed said the economy was impacting their cosmetic surgery plans. Read more
No-knife facelifts
October 31, 2008
Why is the face I see in the mirror every morning suddenly looking droopier? It couldn’t have occurred overnight, but why does everything suddenly appear to be looking down, not up? ‘Your skin is made up of strands of collagen and elastin fibres and both change during the ageing process and as a result of sun damage,’ explains IAPAM member Dr Alek Nikolic, who has a practice in Chelsea Village, Cape Town. Read more
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