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Syneron LipoLite Minimally Invasive Laser-Assisted Lypolysis Receives FDA Clearance
New Device Introduces Revolutionary OptiPulse(TM) Technology to Ensure Unprecedented, Precise Control for Physicians 05/01/2008 — Syneron™ Medical Ltd. (NASDAQ: ELOS), an innovator in the development, marketing and sales of elos™ combined-energy medical aesthetic devices, today announced the introduction of LipoLite™, Syneron’s new device for laser-assisted lipolysis. The LipoLite device this week received U.S. Food and […]
Despite problems with the economy, the medical aesthetics field is booming
At the 10th annual International Master’s Course on Aging Skin in Paris in January, a dermatologist from Australia asked a panel of physicians how a recession would affect their practices. If people don’t have money, he said, they won’t be able to afford medical aesthetic treatments. Then what? The physicians looked at each other and […]
BioForm Medical Acquires ACI GFX Notox
BioForm Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: BFRM – News) announced that it has acquired substantially all of the assets of privately-held, Denver, CO based, Advanced Cosmetic Intervention, Inc. (ACI) and associated technology rights for $12 million cash, plus future royalties and a potential sales-related milestone. This acquisition provides BioForm Medical, a leading medical aesthetics company, with a […]
New Procedure Threat to Plastic Surgeons, Says a Chicago Physician
Evanston, IL (PRWEB) April 30, 2008 — Plastic surgeons condemn new non-surgical procedure lipodissolve, a safe inexpensive procedure is given a negative spin by plastic surgeons in fear of losing patients says Dr. Bark of the Lipodissolve clinic in Evanston, Illinois. The two national groups of plastic surgeons have launched their own campaign against a […]
Cynosure Introduces Smartlipo MPX(TM) Dual Wavelength Workstation for LaserBodySculpting(SM)
WESTFORD, Mass., April 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Cynosure, Inc. (Nasdaq: CYNO), a leading developer and manufacturer of a broad array of light-based aesthetic treatment systems, today announced the introduction of Smartlipo MPX, the next generation of the company’s award-winning family of workstations for laser lipolysis. Smartlipo MPX is the only FDA-cleared, dual-wavelength laser system designed to […]
Liposuction verses Lipo Dissolving Procedures – This Truth Could Save You Money and Your Life
Naples, FL (PRWEB) April 24, 2008 — William O. Murtagh, M.D., a board-certified Naples Cosmetic Surgeon educates patients about dangerous non-surgical alternatives to liposuction. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, liposuction was the most frequently performed cosmetic surgery by ASPS member surgeons in 2004. Those numbers have continued to increase every year, making […]
California Bill could Put non-Physician Owned MedSpas out of Business
URGENT UPDATE (4-16-08) AB 2398 COSMETIC REGULATION (Submitted by Norman C. Davis, Esq.) The Business & Professions Committee of the State Assembly held a bill hearing on April 9, 2008 at which time the proposed AB 2398 (Amended April 1, 2008) was presented to the Committee. Unfortunately, following a brief discussion and only a few […]
Mesotherapy explained by Karl Swanson MD
Mesotherapy, as seen on 48 Hours and 20/20, is used for spot weight reduction and cellulite reduction by dissolving away fat. Mesotherapy uses microinjections of phosphatidylcholine also known as Lipodissolve to help reduce fat cells which are the cause of fat spots and cellulite. Phosphatidylcholine is a natural substance found in our bodies and also […]
GFX cosmetic – Notox – Dr. Brett Kotlus
Dr. Brett Kotlus describes the GFX cosmetic procedure, a longer-lasting botox alternative. Performed at Allure Medical Spa in Detroit suburb, Shelby Township, Michigan. First performed in MI by Dr. Kotlus. 586-992-8300 www.alluremedicalspa.com
Adding cosmetic procedures lifts internists sagging incomes
A few years ago, Bill J. Johnson, ACP Member, was spending most of his day treating patients for hypertension, diabetes and other chronic ailments. But while he enjoyed his work, his income had stagnated amid tightening insurance reimbursements. That’s when he began to think about adding aesthetic procedures to his menu of services. Dr. Johnson […]
