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
Syringe sharing - Will you get more than you bargained for the next time you get a Botox injection?
September 19, 2008
So many things could come to mind when someone is about to stick a needle into your face to purposefully partially paralyze you. Among them, thanks to this year’s Endoscopy Center syringe-sharing fiasco in Las Vegas, should be this: Is this qualified medical professional exercising prudent single-patient-use procedures?
As the needle deactivates your worry lines, remember: If your doctor, nurse, spa aesthetician or Craigslist Botox-party pro is not abiding by rules adopted this summer in reaction to the Endoscopy Center’s hepatitis C outbreak, you could be exposed to similar transference of disease. Trouble is, the regulations apply to ambulatory surgery facilities, not spas and doctor’s offices and living rooms. Read more
New Cosmetic Trends Change the Face of the Australian Botox Market
September 17, 2008
Previously associated with glamourous celebrities and wealthy ladies of leisure, Botox is now evolving into an affordable non invasive cosmetic procedure as socially acceptable as the standard leg wax. No longer is a Hollywood film premiere the ultimate Botox occasion - recent trends have seen an increasing number of brides go under the needle before the big day, as well as people undergoing the procedure for the Christmas season and other events Read more
What’s the cost of perfection?
September 8, 2008
As baby boomers start to notice a few lines, wrinkles, cellulite or blurry vision, some are considering elective treatments such as chemical peels, spider vein treatments, non-surgical face-lifts, Botox and bladeless LASIK.
And the opening of the new Reid Hospital this month might help raise regional awareness of the opportunities available at the hospital as well as area medical spas, doctors’ offices and other local medical facilities for such procedures. Read more
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