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IAPAM Aesthetic Practice Startup Workshop - March 29, 2010

Event Date: March 29, 2010

Event Location: Scottsdale, Arizona

Presented by the IAPAM, the Aesthetic Practice Startup Workshop will prepare you for all the steps needed to add aesthetic medicine to your practice. This session is lead by medical spa industry expert, Jeff Russell, and will certainly help you avoid some of the common pitfalls of the medical spa / aesthetic medicine industry.  If you are going to open a medical spa or incorporate medical aesthetics into your existing practice, you can’t afford to miss this workshop.

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Doctors Dissect How to Choose the Best Medical Spa for Laser Hair Removal

As the cosmetic industry booms, clients are unsure which medical spas offer the most effective and safest procedures. Fortunately, medical experts are providing insider tips to help clients.

A recent report in Aesthetic Medical News showed that clients looking for cosmetic procedures, such as laser hair removal, are becoming more adamant about appropriate professional credentials. The trend is expected to continue throughout 2010, according to the research conducted by the International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine. Jeff Russell, Executive Director of IAPAM, told Aesthetic Medical News, “The results clearly indicate that most women are concerned about their safety when choosing aesthetic procedures.” Read more

               

IAPAM Aesthetic Practice Startup Workshop - June 7, 2010

Presented by the IAPAM, the Aesthetic Practice Startup Workshop will prepare you for all the steps needed to add aesthetic medicine to your practice. This session is lead by medical spa industry expert, Jeff Russell, and will certainly help you avoid some of the common pitfalls of the medical spa / aesthetic medicine industry.  If you are going to open a medical spa or incorporate medical aesthetics into your existing practice, you can’t afford to miss this workshop. Read more

               

“I’m going to the doctor - for my facial”

Communications manager Cecilia Tan, 33, used to visit beauty salons for facials.

But since last year, Ms Tan began visiting Neuglow, an aesthetic clinic run by Healthway Medical Group, for chemical facial peels to improve her complexion.

Never mind that the peels cost $600 per session - at least six times what salons charge.

She said: “Doctors have been professionally trained, and unlike salons, there’s no hard-selling or pressure to sign packages. It’s a real stress-free environment.”

Miss Tan is among a growing number of people flocking to aesthetic clinics to look good, doctors said. Aesthetic clinics, run by general practitioners, are commonplace these days and they are going head-to-head with beauty salons.

Popular services include laser treatment to rejuvenate facial skin, Botox jabs and hair removal. Read more

               

The ‘Boy-toxers’: One in five botox patients now a man

Almost one in five cosmetic surgery patients are now men with City bankers spending their bonuses on ‘Boytox’ treatments to get rid of their wrinkles, a new report showed yesterday.

Britain’s males are recognising the increasingly tough jobs market means personal appearance is more important than ever and are prepared to emulate women by turning to cosmetic surgeons for help in slowing down the ageing process.

No doubt self-confessed Botox-loving male celebrities, including Simon Cowell, haved paved the way for the rising new trend. The media mogul has admitted to being a fan, claiming most men he knows have also succumbed. Read more

               

Mesa firm gets FDA approval on ultrasound device

A Mesa startup company has developed a medical device that uses ultrasound technology to treat everything from sagging eyebrows to liver cancer.

Guided Therapy Systems of Mesa said the device allows doctors to see and treat tissue without using traditional surgery.

The device will be used initially for cosmetic purposes, but backers say the technology has the potential to treat tumors without invasive surgery.

Ulthera Inc., a Mesa-based spinoff of Guided Therapy, gained Food and Drug Administration approval in September to market the device for cosmetic facial treatment. The company now is building its sales staff to market the device to cosmetic dermatologists and plastic surgeons.

Yet Guided Therapy, which describes itself as a technology incubator, sees more possibilities for the ultrasound and imaging technology. Read more

               

In ‘10 Americans Want Whiter Teeth, Tight Abs vs. Botox

For 2010 Americans dream of cosmetic makeovers that tighten abs and leave a brighter smile, rather than those that erase worry lines and lift sagging facial features.

A poll of 2,227 U.S. adults released today by Harris Interactive on behalf of RealSelf.com found that more than half of all adults (54%) would choose cosmetic work if money wasn’t a concern, and of those who would have work done, the majority (52%) would choose teeth whitening, followed by tummy tuck surgery and liposuction. Not surprisingly, a majority of women (67%), as well as 40% of men said they would also have cosmetic work done. Read more

               

9 Top Cosmetic Treatments for Aging Skin

No one likes looking older…which is why we spend billions of dollars every year on over-the-counter products, prescription creams and fillers, and, most drastically, cosmetic surgery. Do any of these actually work to reduce the signs of aging? In many cases, yes—at least temporarily. But given the not-inconsiderable costs (and in the case of surgery and some procedures, the risks), it’s important to be smart in your choices.

How to find a doctor? Dermatologists can prescribe skin creams and perform laser skin-resurfacing and chemical peels, and they can administer injections. Surgical procedures, meantime, can be performed by cosmetic and plastic surgeons, and some ear, nose, and throat doctors (otolaryngologists). A good first step is to make sure that the doctor is board-certified by the appropriate organization (the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and American Board of Otolaryngology, for instance). Check with your state medical board to see if the doctor has complaints on file. When you pick a doctor, ask how often and how frequently he or she performs the procedure that you’re having (weekly is better than monthly). If the doc works from an outpatient surgical center, ask whether he or she has hospital privileges should any problems arise during your surgery.

Here is a quick guide to some of the most popular treatments and procedures. Read more

               

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Researchers Find Demand for Cosmetic Procedures, Dermatologic Surgery Rising Rapidly (Aesthetic Medicine: A Recession Proof Revenue Generator?)

November 12, 2009

Physicians looking for a way to boost their revenue stream and expand their clinical expertise are turning their attention to aesthetic medicine, a field whose services span minimally invasive cosmetic procedures from peels, injections and laser services, to more invasive procedures such as plastic surgery. It’s a niche some experts believe is fairly recession-proof.

While plastic surgery has demonstrated significant sensitivity to weaknesses in the U.S. economy, according to a national procedural statistics report released this spring by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), minimally invasive procedures (up by 5 percent since 2007) are still popular, which confirms the so-called “Lipstick Effect” that is observed during economic downtimes; the term was coined by Leonard Lauder, chairman of Estee Lauder, who witnessed a surge in lipstick sales following the events of 9/11. Conventional wisdom tells us that during times of economic and social instability, consumers substitute small, affordable luxuries for their bigger, more expensive splurges. This concept translates to aesthetic medicine and surgical services in that patients are now foregoing or postponing pricier and more invasive procedures and opting for cheaper, less risky and more temporary fixes, such as injections and dermal fillers instead of face lifts. Read more

               

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IAPAM Announces 2010 Dates for Aesthetic Medicine Symposiums Showcasing Botox Training

November 4, 2009

Physicians continue to seek out aesthetic medicine programs, including training in Botox. To meet this need, the IAPAM offers the most up-to date and hands-on training program and announces the continuation of the respected Aesthetic Medicine Symposium series in 2010.

Even in these economic times, the number of patients turning to minimally invasive procedures like: Botox (http://www.aestheticmedicinesymposium.com/botoxtraining), dermal filler injections, microdermabrasion, and chemical peels is increasing. To assist physicians in entering the aesthetic medicine field, the Aesthetic Medicine Symposium was designed by physicians for physicians who are looking at adding aesthetic medicine procedures to their existing practices, start a medical spa, or act as a medical director at a MedSpa. The IAPAM has integrated the most important clinical and business aesthetic medicine training into the creation of the Symposium. Furthermore, since obesity is on the rise, the IAPAM has recently included a Medical Weight Loss section (including hCG, B6/12, and the pharmacology of weight loss) in the program.   Read more

               

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