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
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
IAPAM’s Aesthetic Medicine Symposiums Help Physicians Open Profitable Med Spas
October 31, 2008
In today’s economy, and given the growth in accessibility and acceptance of aesthetic medicine procedures, it is very important that physicians understand: “what is working” and “what is not.” in their practices, in order to have a successful and profitable medical spa. The IAPAM’s Aesthetic Medicine Symposium was designed to answer these critical questions.
To launch a successful medical spa in today’s economy, it is essential to follow a tested, step-by-step formula. The IAPAM is the only association that addresses both the clinical and business needs of physicians working in the aesthetic medicine field, through its very successful Aesthetic Medicine Symposium series. As a key part of the intelligence provided at these symposiums, physicians are expertly instructed in how to overcome the three most common mistakes made in launching a new medispa business, namely: Read more
High Intensity Light Reduces Facial Wrinkles - Crystal Growth & Design
October 22, 2008
Researchers in Germany are describing a potential alternative to Botox and cosmetic surgery for easing facial wrinkles. Their study, scheduled for the November 5 issue of ACS’ Crystal Growth & Design, a bi-monthly journal, reports that high intensity visible light from light emitting diodes (LEDs) applied daily for several weeks resulted in “rejuvenated skin, reduced wrinkle levels, juvenile complexion and lasting resilience.” LEDs are the miniature lights used in an array of products, from TV remote controls to traffic lights. Read more
Botox Used to Combat High-Heel Pain
October 20, 2008
Doctors are using Botox injections to cure high-heel wearers of a condition known as “stilettotarsal,” or pain in the soft tissue of the ball of the foot.
Caused by years of tottering around on high heels, many women are forced to forgo wearing their favorite Manolo Blahniks and opt for flats instead. Read more
Laser-assisted hair removal for patients with skin of color
October 14, 2008
Advances in technology have allowed popular cutaneous laser surgery procedures to be performed safely and effectively in persons with skin of color, according to Teresa Soriano, M.D. “Unwanted absorption of laser energy by epidermal melanin in darker skin types increases risks of thermal injury, postinflammatory pigmentatary alterations and scarring,” she says. “However, the advent of longer wavelength devices with longer pulse durations has made laser-assisted hair removal safe and effective in persons with darker skin. Read more
Credit cards help erase wrinkles
September 29, 2008
Trying to compete in a tight job market or to simply keep the signs of aging at bay, more patients are using plastic to pay for cosmetic surgery lest their appearance go the way of the sagging economy.
Calabasas real estate agent Diane P. considers the $8,000 breast augmentation she put on her credit card simply a cost of doing business, the same as the Botox and Restylane treatments she uses to disguise the tiny wrinkles and lines that come with being 44. Read more
4 ways to lower your risk when visiting a spa
September 23, 2008
A medical spa may seem to offer the best of both cosmetics-treatment worlds: a lush spot where you can go to be pampered, while enjoying the very latest in technology to improve your appearance.
But despite the adjective “medical,” you can’t assume that these spots are always the healthiest places to go. More than half, or 56 percent, of dermatologic surgeons surveyed in 2007 said that patients had come to them for help after developing complications from a cosmetic procedure that a non-physician had performed. These complications included burns, scarring and skin discoloration. Read more
Botox boosts dating success
September 22, 2008
Getting Botox jabs might be a painful procedure, but it indeed makes you look attractive and improves dating success, according to a new study.
Getting Botox jabs might be a painful procedure, but it indeed makes you look attractive and improves dating success, according to a new study. Read more
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