Stop the Clock: Lift and Tighten Without the Knife

Excerpt Forget the facelift. In the last five years, a flurry of new noninvasive cosmetic procedures have come along, promising to turn back the clock on aging skin without as much risk and recovery time as surgery. From fillers to lasers, 83 percent of all cosmetic procedures performed in the offices of cosmetic plastic surgeons […]

Botulinum Toxin Used on Perioral ‘Bar Code’

Patients who don’t like the vertical lines that form above the lips when they pucker up may benefit from botulinum toxin injections. “Many patients look at themselves in the morning and they’re not concerned about lip volume, but they’re concerned about these radiating lines that go around their mouth. We call this the ‘bar code,’ […]

Botox Injections for Overactive Bladder

Botox treatments may be safe for OAB. Botox is a promising new treatment for people with overactive bladder (OAB), or urge incontinence. But is it safe to rely on repeated injections? A new study says the answer is yes. Botulinum toxin, commonly known as Botox, has offered relief to patients with OAB symptoms where previous […]

Comparing a Facelift to Nonsurgical Options

In recent years, facelifts have been declining in popularity. This is partly due to the dramatic increase in nonsurgical options for facial rejuvenation. But how do nonsurgical options really compare to a facelift? HOUSTON, TX, December 31, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ — In recent years, facelifts have been declining in popularity. This is partly due to the […]

Happy New Year: The Busiest Season for Cosmetic Surgery

Beauty takes no holiday. December, particularly the latter half, is the busiest time of the year for many plastic surgeons, cosmetic dermatologists and doctors who perform weight-loss operations like gastric bypass. Some doctors say they do twice as many of these elective procedures per day in this period as during the rest of the year. […]

In 2012, the IAPAM’s Aesthetic Medicine Symposiums with Botox ® Training Stand Alone

The IAPAM leads its competitors in offering the most complete botox ® training and aesthetic medicine education in North America. In 2012, attendees at the IAPAM’s Aesthetic Medicine Symposiums will have the competitive advantage of learning from board-certified dermatologists and experts in the fields of botox ® training, lasers & IPLs, dermal fillers, hCG for weight […]

IAPAM’s hCG Diet Clinic List Helps Patients Find the Best hCG Physicians in 2012

The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM) offers the most comprehensive hCG Diet Clinic listing of physicians, all of whom have been expertly trained in hCG for weight loss by the IAPAM (http://www.hcgtraining.com).  For patients whose New Year’s Resolution in 2012 is to lose weight, the IAPAM’s hCG Diet Clinic Directory can help find […]

IAPAM Reports on the Top Aesthetic Medicine Trends for 2012

The International Association For Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM) has released the Top Aesthetic Medicine Trends for 2012.  In the upcoming year, physicians will see successful aesthetic practices be those who offer “combination” treatment packages, integrating: facial injectables, medical skin care, IPL/laser rejuvenation and non-invasive body contouring.    Introduction   The IAPAM sees the market for […]

IAPAM Announces Position Statement on Using hCG for Weight Loss

The IAPAM is committed to educating physicians in the industry’s best practices for hCG for weight loss. In support of this commitment, the IAPAM has prepared a position statement (http://www.iapam.com/hcg-for-weight-loss.html) on safely using hCG for Weight Loss. In summary: – The IAPAM agrees with the FDA regarding homeopathic hCG. The IAPAM supports the FDA/FTC’s removal […]

IAPAM Announces the 2012 Dates for Symposiums with Botox ®Training and hCG Training

Patient demand for Botox ® and other minimally invasive cosmetic procedures is at an all time high. The IAPAM is helping physicians enter this lucrative market by offering their dermatologist-led, 2-day Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with Botox ® Training. Physicians learn everything they need to start offering Botox ® and other in-demand aesthetic medicine procedures.  Today, […]