Allergan Announces Intent to File New Drug Application for Bimatoprost as Novel Treatment to Stimulate Natural Eyelash Growth
June 4, 2008
Allergan, Inc. announced today that it intends to file a New Drug Application for bimatoprost, a synthetic prostaglandin analog, as a treatment to stimulate eyelash growth. Allergan has completed its clinical trial program demonstrating that its patented formulation of bimatoprost, when applied directly to the base of the eyelashes, results in significant eyelash growth. Read more
FDA approves first HA-lidocaine filler for U.S. market
June 1, 2008
The recent FDA approval of Prevelle Silk (Mentor, Santa Barbara, Calif.) represents the first in what will likely be a wave of hyaluronic acid (HA) dermal fillers containing lidocaine coming to the U.S. market.
The product was approved in March after a controlled clinical study indicated that patients experienced significantly less pain during injection with the product compared to an HA product without lidocaine. It is indicated for injection into the mid to deep dermis for correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds (such as nasolabial folds). Read more
Syneron LipoLite Minimally Invasive Laser-Assisted Lypolysis Receives FDA Clearance
May 2, 2008
New Device Introduces Revolutionary OptiPulse(TM) Technology to Ensure Unprecedented, Precise Control for Physicians
05/01/2008 — Syneron™ Medical Ltd. (NASDAQ: ELOS), an innovator in the development, marketing and sales of elos™ combined-energy medical aesthetic devices, today announced the introduction of LipoLite™, Syneron’s new device for laser-assisted lipolysis. The LipoLite device this week received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for laser-assisted lipolysis and additional dermatological procedures. Read more
Laser Hair Removal Facts from the FDA
February 28, 2008
Medical lasers have been used for dermatology applications such as removal of port wine stains, dark spots, tattoos, acne scars and other blemishes for over a decade. Lasers are used for a growing number of cosmetic procedures including hair removal, treatment of wrinkles, and tooth whitening. For risk information on the specific laser treatment that you are considering, ask your physician or operator for the patient labeling for the laser device. Read more
Botox Cosmetic A Look at Looking Good - FDA Report
July 23, 2002
The promise of a more youthful look was too tempting for 53-year-old Mary Schwallenberg to pass up. So, when the Food and Drug Administration approved a product that temporarily improves the appearance of frown lines between the eyebrows, the Orlando, Fla., resident took a shot at it. And it wasn’t long before she became one of many people clamoring for regular treatments that often include refreshments and friendly conversation, as well as injections. Read more
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