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7 Ways To Look Younger Without Undergoing “The Knife”
While few of us like growing older, it is inevitable. But, this doesn’t mean we have to look older, and we don’t have to feel older either. The rapidly growing field of Aesthetic Medicine provides the tools needed to slow down the aging process–without surgery! In this book, nationally-recognized Aesthetic Medicine specialist and IAPAM member […]
Laser-assisted hair removal for patients with skin of color
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 […]
Radiofrequency device for skin treatment wins FDA approval
Syneron Medical Ltd., based here, has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its Matrix RF applicator for use in dermatological procedures requiring skin ablation and resurfacing, CNNMoney.com reports. Syneron had received CE mark clearance in Europe shortly before the FDA announced its approval of the Matrix RF.
FDA postpones review of botulinum toxin type A, Dysport
French pharmaceutical company Ipsen says the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will not complete its first-cycle review of Ipsen’s botulinum toxin type A product Dysport until the end of the year, Reuters reports.
WebMD – Weight-Management Services
This recent article from WebMD’s Medscape Business of Medicine – Ancillary Services in Primary Care. Obesity is a national concern and a source of health problems and self-esteem issues. More than one third of US adults — 72 million people — were considered obese in 2005-2006, according to the American Society of Bariatric Physicians.
Ancillary Services in Primary Care
Many of today’s physicians are battling declining reimbursements by bringing ancillary services into their practices, according to the Medical Group Management Association’s (MGMA) 2008 annual Cost Survey Report, which notes a 3-year increase in physician use of ancillary services. This sea change in the scope of traditional practice can infuse new life and revenue into […]
Market Your Practice without Advertising
Competition is fierce. The savvy public is willing to price shop. Now, more than ever, doctors need to gain exposure and market themselves to gain their fair share of the market. But how do you do that? How do you turn your practice into a high-quality operation that patients, staff and colleagues trust, respect and […]
Investing in Non Surgical Weight Management programs During Tough Economic Times
New Procedures always bring new patients. New Procedures give a cutting edge image to a medical practice. Weight Management programs including fast surgical results improve the general physical and mental health of 70% of your patients. Physician maintains control of the patient by managing the weight loss rather than patients doing fad diets without medical […]
New Study Confirms BOTOX Reverses the Aging Process
It’s what fans of BOTOX® have long suspected, but the news that a little prick can change your skin for the better is now official! A new study published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology by Dr Patrick Bowler, Court House Clinic, London UK, confirms that the long term use of BOTOX® can reverse the […]
Weight loss surgery without an incision
When diet and exercise are not enough some people are turning to surgery to help those lose weight. But those involve cutting into the stomach and changing anatomy. Now there’s a new, less invasive, option. Yo yo diets are nothing new for Liliana Gomez-Guerrero. Ever since I hit puberty my weight was up and down,” […]
