6 Tips for Aesthetic Practices

Free “6 Tips to Adding Aesthetic Medical Procedures to your Practice” e-Book. With 12,000 Americans turning 50 every day, many doctors are expanding their existing practices by adding non-reimbursable medical aesthetic procedures. The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM) has completed this tip guide designed to help physicians who want to add aesthetic [...]

Botox Best Practices eReport

Botox Best Practices eReport The IAPAM is the world’s leading multi-specialty aesthetic medical association,  We provide physicians (MD/DO’s), PA’s, and NP’s with comprehensive hands-on Botox training led by board-certified cosmetic dermatologists. The IAPAM’s Botox training is the only Botox training program course, where: Injections are done in a CLEAN medical practice (per FDA recommendations), NOT a hotel room. You will receive certification from the IAPAM, [...]

FDA, FTC act to remove “homeopathic” HCG weight loss products from the market

Joint action is first step in halting sale of the products. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today issued seven Warning Letters to companies marketing over-the counter (OTC) HCG products that are labeled as “homeopathic” for weight loss. Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) is a hormone produced by the human [...]

New Alternative to Botox Approved

Aside from plastic surgery, Botox has been the best anti-aging weapon up until now. However, that’s about to change as a new Botox alternative called LAVIV has been approved by the FDA. Learn more about this promising alternative that uses your own cells to help you look and feel younger. Loved or, on the contrary, [...]

FDA approves Botox for loss of bladder control

U.S. drug regulators approved Allergan’s Botox for treating a specific kind of overactive bladder on Wednesday, setting the stage for wider use of the popular wrinkle treatment in those with bladder problems.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Botox can be injected into the bladder to treat those who lose bladder control because of damage [...]

Medicine 3.0: 25 Excellent Social Media Sites for Your Health

Recently, Health 2.0 reported that 34 percent of Americans turn to social media for health research. Their information, based upon an iCrossing report, shows that consumers choose Wikipedia, online forums and message boards as their most favored resources for information. Additionally, while these users are looking for answers, they also seek support and interaction. Interaction [...]

Managing Your Online Reputation in the New World of Social Media

How do you manage your online reputation when everyone is a critic? That’s the question many of our physicians are asking us today. The answer requires a shift in the way we relate with consumers, moving away from one-way storytelling to strategies that enable conversations with prospective patients. Implementing a reputation management program as a [...]

Earnings Preview: Allergan

Allergan (AGN) is expected to report Q1 earnings Friday, April 30 before the market open, with a conference call scheduled for 9 am ET. Guidance Analysts are looking for EPS of 60c on revenue of 1.11B. The consensus range is 58c-66c for EPS, and $1.07B-$1.18B for revenue, according to First Call. In early February the [...]

Differentiation: The key to generating more business in a soft market

The economy has the cosmetic plastic surgery business sagging and in need of a real lift.   The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) recently released some concerning statistics about the cosmetic plastic surgery business. In 2009, according to ASAPS, spending on plastic surgery services fell 20 percent to $10.5 billion. Further, the number [...]

Allergan Management Discusses Q1 2012 Results

Allergan, manufacturers of Botox and Botox Cosmetic, Discuss First Quarter Results in this Earnings Call Transcript Operator Hello, and welcome to the Allergan First Quarter 2012 Earnings Call. [Operator Instructions] At the request of the company, today’s conference is being recorded. If anyone has any objections, you may disconnect at this time. I would like to [...]

Merz Clarifies Status of Xeomin, Appoints William (Bill) Humphries CEO

Following a hearing in US District Court yesterday, Merz, Inc. is clarifying the availability of Xeomin and has appointed William (Bill) D. Humphries as CEO of Merz Inc., effective March 15. Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC will continue to sell Xeomin for therapeutic uses in the US, following the ruling by Judge Andrew J. Guilford last Friday [...]

Botox May Treat Nighttime Teeth Grinding

Botox may help prevent teeth grinding at night, results from a small study suggest. In the study, patients with nighttime teeth grinding, or nocturnal bruxism, who were given Botox injections reported greater improvement in their condition compared to those given a placebo. The findings suggest Botox could be used to treat nighttime teeth grinding, a [...]

Obesity accounts for 21 percent of U.S. health care costs

Obesity now accounts for almost 21 percent of U.S. health care costs – more than twice the previous estimates, reports a new Cornell University study. The research, which is the first to show the causal effect of obesity on medical care costs, uses new methods and makes a stronger case for government intervention to prevent [...]

Weight Loss Controversy: Dr. Oz on the hCG Diet

Imagine losing a pound a day and never feeling hungry. Those that have had success with it believe it’s the long-awaited miracle cure for weight loss. Is the HCG diet safe or too good to be true? Dr. Oz weighs in on this diet. See the complete Dr. Oz segment HERE.

Protected: Client e-Newsletter Services

In order to be successful in the aesthetic medicine / medical spa industry, you’ll need to keep in touch with your clients. A great, easy, spam-compliant program is Constant Contact. Constant Contact makes it easy to create professional-looking emails—fast and with no technical expertise. With more than 300 easily customized email templates, a step-by step [...]

To Groupon or Not to Groupon: The Profitability of Deep Discounts

Executive Summary: For consumers, online discount vouchers (like those offered by Groupon.com) have obvious appeal: discounts as large as 90 percent. But for retailers offering the deals through the site, does the publicity compensate for the deep hit to profit margins? This paper sets out to help small businesses decide whether it makes sense to [...]

Groupon and the Medical Spa

by Cindy Graf I listened to a webinar last night regarding the ups and downs of Groupon Social Media advertising. I know that many of you have been tempted to or have done a marketing promotion with a Social Media Site.  I have had about 7 medical spas almost go under due to poorly positioned [...]

Clinic Sees Surge in 2008 Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty Procedures

The non surgical rhinoplasty, or nose job, was one of 2008’s most inquired about filler services at the Twin Cities medical spa, Skin Rejuvenation Clinic of Edina. Although the procedure can’t reduce the size of a larger nose, it can be an excellent alternative to plastic surgery for those people seeking to camouflage bumps, drooping [...]

The Hybrid Lift Combines Two Procedures for a Natural-Looking Face Lift

The facial plastic surgeons at Profiles Beverly Hills have developed a minimally – invasive procedure that offers excellent cosmetic results that last. The rage for a few years was the “minimally-invasive face lift” -Feather lift, Lunchtime lift, and the list goes on and on. But for anyone who is considering one of these procedures, it’s [...]

Laser Safety

When I go to the doctor’s office it is important for me to see their credentials on the wall of their office or in the hallway. Credentials set you and me apart from the rest; it inspires confidence in your clients and colleagues that you have taken that extra step in aesthetic laser training. • [...]

Baby Quasar Review: Anti-Aging Series

Photo rejuvenation has made headlines in the anti-aging industry for its role in reversing and reducing the signs of aging. Quasar Light Therapy  is a leader in spa grade professional light therapy products and in 2007 redefined skincare by creating a product that allows us bring the “spa home”. The Baby Quasar is designed with [...]

A Possible Cure for Unsightly Cellulite?

Findings from a new study published in the November/December 2008 issue of Aesthetic Surgery Journal suggest that a combination treatment using laser energy and fat transplantation shows promise in significantly improving cellulite.  Cellulite is a common condition that gives the appearance of lumpiness and dimpling across the skin and is most prevalent in the thigh, [...]

Divorce, Antidepressants, Or Weight Gain/Loss Can Add Years To Your Face

Your mother’s wrinkles — or lack there of, may not be the best predictor of how you’ll age. In fact, a new study claims just the opposite. The study, involving identical twins, suggests that despite genetic make-up, certain environmental factors can add years to a person’s perceived age. Results just published on the web-based version [...]

IAPAM Announces a New Look for Website iapam.com

The IAPAM’s website, www.iapam.com, offers physicians all the tools, resources and access to the training they need to add aesthetic medical modalities such as botox ®, dermal fillers, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, lasers/IPL for hair removal & skin rejuvenation, and hCG for weight loss to their practices.  Today, the IAPAM announces the launch of a NEW [...]

Dr. Ataii Discusses Botox vs Dysport on San Diego Living

IAPAM faculty member Dr. Alexander Ataii of Laser Clinique explains on San Diego Living the similarites and differences between Botox Cosmetic and Dysport wrinkle eliminators. Watch this episode on San Diego Living.

NBC News Reports On Laser Liposuction

NBC News reports on new laser-assisted technology that literally melts fat, offering advantages over traditional liposuction in San Diego. New Image Cosmetic Surgery, founded by Dr. Jeffrey Schafer, is a leader in this new procedure, called laser lipolysis.

IAPAM Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with Botox Training – April 28-29, 2012

Presented by the IAPAM, the Aesthetic Medicine Symposium is designed by physicians for physicians who are looking to add aesthetics to their existing practice, open a medical spa, or work as a medical director. This is the only aesthetic medicine conference program available that combines the business and clinical aspects of incorporating aesthetic medicine procedures [...]

IAPAM’s hCG Physician Medical Weight Management Training – April 27, 2012

To help healthcare providers help their overweight and obese patients, the IAPAM has lauched its hCG Physician Medical Weight Management Training. What makes the IAPAM’s hCG Protocol and Training Program the best in the industry is that it’s taught by a faculty who’ve actually done the hCG Protocol themselves! They will educate you on both [...]

Advances in Treating Hyperpigmentation

With summer upon us, patients will spend more time outdoors doing the things they love to do. While having fun, most people do not think about the effects of the sun upon the skin. Sun exposure will either cause or exacerbate problems of pigmentation. One of the most common concerns patients present are disorders of [...]

Your best face: Beautiful skin at 40 and beyond

The best skin of your life may well be ahead of you. Sure, with each passing decade, you face fresh challenges in your quest for a radiant complexion: There are the newfound crow’s feet in your 40s, the postmenopausal dryness in your 50s, and the sagging that sets in by your 60s. But the right [...]

Botox For Men On The Rise

Botox and other non-cosmetic procedures are apparently being used more and more by men. A growing number of middle-aged men are reportedly freezing their faces with botox injections and having their love handles nipped and tucked too. According to The Daily Mail, doctors at London’s the Harley Medical Group, have seen a 57% rise in [...]

Leading Anti-Wrinkle Cream Dermaxin Offers Safe & Natural Alternative to Dangerous Injected Dermal Fillers

The cosmetics world is constantly on the lookout for the next greatest breakthrough in anti-wrinkle treatment. A popular form of treatment up until recently has been injected dermal fillers, which can minimize the appearances of fine lines and wrinkles, and make the skin suppler and youthful. However, amidst recent FDA reports warning of numerous and [...]