The Face of Plastic Surgery: Minimally invasive, more affordable procedures
With more Americans exposed to plastic surgery, the industry trend of minimally invasive and more affordable procedures continues to take shape. “Overall, cosmetic procedures are gaining acceptance,” said Dr. James Platis, whose father was a plastic surgeon before retiring. He took over his dad’s office in Merrillville and launched CosMedic Skin and Body Clinic in […]
To Capture the “Boomer” Bonanza, Physicians Attend the IAPAM’s Symposium with Botox Training
The IAPAM offers physicians the leading Botox ® training, training in fillers, and associated facial aesthetics medicine education (including training on lasers for skin rejuvenation and hair removal, medical microdermabrasion and medical grade chemical peels). The IAPAM’s Aesthetic Medicine Symposium is the only 2 day training designed by physicians for physicians, and taught by board […]
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 […]
Boomers will be spending billions to counter aging
Baby boomers heading into what used to be called retirement age are providing a 70 million-member strong market for legions of companies, entrepreneurs and cosmetic surgeons eager to capitalize on their “forever young” mindset, whether it’s through wrinkle creams, face-lifts or workout regimens. It adds up to potential bonanza. The market research firm Global Industry […]
Does The hCG Diet Work?
The controversial new diet using human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in combination with a highly caloric restrictive diet may help patients lose a large amount of weight in a short period of time. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 33.8% of Americans are obese. In the past 2 decades, the […]
September 17-18th: IAPAM Announces Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with Botox Training Dates
Consumer demand for Botox and other minimally invasive procedures is at an all time high. The IAPAM is helping physicians enter this lucrative market by offering dermatologist-led Botox Training in Scottsdale, Arizona on September 17-18, 2011. Physicians will learn everything they need to start offering Botox and other in-demand aesthetic medicine procedures. The number […]
More chewing, fewer calories
Study notes differences between obese, normal people at breakfast. People who chew their food more take in fewer calories, mainly because more chewing is related to the levels of hormones that regulate appetite, according to a Chinese study. Chewing food 40 times instead of a typical 15 times caused the study participants to eat nearly […]
Artificial Sweeteners, Diet and Weight Loss
by Dr. James Long Aspartame – (NutraSweet, Equal, AminoSweet) – It is a Non-saccharide (non-sugar), dipeptide (linkage of two amino acids, aspartic acid and phenylalanine). It has intense sweetness and provides calories similar to a protein, but with the amounts used to sweeten foods, the caloric value is negligible. Limits of use: at high temperatures […]
Millions turn to nonsurgical treatments like Botox, peels, laser treatment and more
Tired of looking angry, Desiree Abney turned to Botox. The 50-year-old Plymouth mother of two did her research before allowing a West Bloomfield plastic surgeon to inject botulinum toxin into her forehead to flatten the v-shaped wrinkle between her brows that made her look like she was scowling.
Botox for Bladders: Wrinkle-Smoother Treats Incontinence Too
Botox, a drug famous for smoothing out wrinkles, could make life a little easier for people with urinary incontinence. By paralyzing the muscular lining of the bladder, the drug decreases the urgency and frequency of urination. Botox maker Allergan has applied for Food and Drug Administration approval in people with multiple sclerosis and spinal cord […]