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Syneron Announces New Ground Breaking evolastin(TM) Procedure

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

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

               

Doctors can enjoy variety of advantages from implementing EMR after initial learning curve

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

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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’

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

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

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

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

               

IAPAM Reports on the Top Aesthetic Medicine Trends for 2012

The International Association For Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM) has released the Top Aesthetic Medicine Trends for 2012.  In the upcoming year, physicians will see successful aesthetic practices be those who offer “combination” treatment packages, integrating: facial injectables, medical skin care, IPL/laser rejuvenation and non-invasive body contouring.   

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The IAPAM sees the market for minimally-invasive procedures continuing to grow in 2012.  Dr. Tom D. Wang, President of the American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery (AAFPRS) concedes that “consumer interest in aesthetic procedures and treatment has continued in strong fashion.  However, some effects from the recent recession still linger.  Dr. Wang has “noted [that] some patients [are] choosing to have less invasive injectable treatments or non-surgical procedures in an effort to defer facial surgery for the time being.”  Dr. Wang has also noticed that more and more patients are doing “a lot of research online and via social networks prior to committing to procedures.  This has been fueled by the increase in the number of websites and chat boards devoted specifically to aesthetic topics.”  To capture this knowledgeable patient population, physicians will need to offer the latest aesthetic medicine procedures, utilize the most current technologies and package synergistic treatments for the most effective, yet cost effective results.

Combining Non-Invasive Procedures Gives the Best Results

Dr. Gregory Buford, recognized speaker and consultant for the Plastic Surgery industry, comments that, “as we head into 2012, consumers are becoming more savvy about which tips and tricks from their practitioners really work and which do not.”  Both Drs. Tess Mauricio, respected board-certified dermatolgist, and Gregory Buford see “more application and research on combination treatments.”  Dr. Buford offers that, “I think the direction we will take in 2012 is an extension and refinement of combination therapies we are already practicing.  More and more aesthetic providers are abandoning mono-therapy and combining medical skin care, facial injectables, and laser conditioning and offering these synergistic packages to their clients.  This “Holy Triad” of facial rejuvenation can be extremely effective in addressing age-related changes on multiple levels and produce results far more dramatic than previously seen.” Read more

               

Treatment Options for Hemifacial Spasms

15 in every 100,000 women have hemifacial spasms, a condition in which the patient has frequent and involuntary contractions of the facial muscles, according to the University of Maryland Medical School. With a hemifacial spasm, the muscle contractions occur on only one side of the face.Both women and men can have this neuromuscular condition, though women have it more often. Patients begin having symptoms of this disorder in their 40s.

To diagnose hemifacial spasms, a physician will conduct a neurological exam. Different scans may be ordered to rule out conditions that can cause these symptoms……

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke noted that the most effective treatment for hemifacial spasms is botulinum toxin injections. Read more

               

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