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The hCG Program 500 Calorie Diet
Ok, I’ve finished the 2 days of gorging, and I’m ready to start the 500 calorie a day diet! I’ve heard from other people who have completed the hCG program that they were not hungry, felt great, and had lots of energy. The only way this can be true is if hCG actually does force […]
hCG Diet and Cosmetics and Menstruation
Prior to embarking on the hCG + 500 Cal/day Diet program, women should be aware of some things that will certainly affect them: the use of approved cosmetics and deviations of the protocol during menstruation. This may be a good time to mention that hCG is commonly used in treatment of infertility, so if you […]
The hCG Diet Gorge – All You Can Eat for 2 Days!
Ok, I’m ready to get started! I’ve received my first round of hCG, and I’ve been instructed to take it sublingually (under the tongue) twice a day. When taking hCG sublingually its very important you keep it in under your tongue for 10 minutes so it has time to be absorbed by the membrane under […]
eMail Marketing for Medical Spas
The fact is that one of the most efficient, inexpensive ways to communicate with your medical spa patients is with e-mail. The benefits are great and many: 1) it’s timely (delivery is usually within minutes), 2) is cheap (no stamps), and 3) is easily customizable (you can address it to the person, and have content […]
Physician Botox Training Tips for the New Aesthetic Medicine Physician
Since first introduced to the medical community in 1989 as a treatment for eye muscle disorders, Botulinum Toxin Type A (Botox®) injections have now become the most popular non-invasive aesthetic medical procedure performed in the United States. According to the American Society for Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), “Botox® procedures rose to 4.6 million performed in 2007, […]
Medical Spa Success Build and Maintain a Patient Base
In this third installment of the “7 Keys to a Successful Aesthetic Practice / Medical Spa”, I’m going to discuss tips on how to build and maintain a patient base. One thing we have certainly learned over the years is that getting and keeping patients is one of the keys to successful aesthetic practices and […]
Study says Dieters have lots of good options
BOSTON (Reuters) – Advocates for various diets may argue that theirs is the best and healthiest way to lose weight but a study published on Wednesday suggests that many of them are effective. The findings show that would-be dieters should choose the weight-loss program that they are most comfortable with, as long as it is […]
The Latest Trend: The Use of Caffeine in Aesthetics
From our double shot, extra hot, non-fat vanilla lattes to new under eye anti-puffiness serums, a jolt of caffeine has alluring qualities in making our lives more endurable. However, while there is significant study into many of the benefits of ingested caffeine, the jury is still out on the long-lasting benefits of this “miracle” ingredient, […]
Board Certification in Aesthetic Medicine Lacking
There has been great discussion regarding the Board Certification of Aesthetic Medicine. Currently the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) does not offer a board certification in Aesthetic Medicine. The ABMS currently states that “antiaging is not a medical specialty,” and therefore no association or organization can officially be offering “board certification” in aesthetic medicine […]
FDA takes second critical look at topical anesthetics
WASHINGTON — The results of a recent study has prompted the FDA to issue its second warning in two years about the potential dangers of using topical anesthetics for pain relief from medical tests and conditions. The most recent warning also begs the question of whether the first advisory was as effective as it might […]
