Cosmetic Surgery for Men

by Hetty Proudhonne Normally when you hear about cosmetic surgery, the first thing that comes to mind is a woman right? Although, women are more likely to get cosmetic surgery than men, there are a lot of men who get plastic surgery as well. There could be a number of reasons for a man who’s […]

Botox for Overactive Bladder

Efficacy and Safety of OnabotulinumtoxinA for Idiopathic Overactive Bladder: A Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled, Randomized, Dose Ranging Trial Study Summary A variety of treatment options exist for patients with overactive bladder (OAB). These options include behavioral and pelvic floor physical therapy, pharmacologic treatment, neuromodulation (including both sacral and posterior tibial nerve stimulation), and surgery (eg, bladder […]

The Year in Review for Cosmetic Dermatology

A look at clinically relevant discoveries and cutting-edge breakthroughs in cosmetic dermatology. Ablative Fractionated Resurfacing There are a variety of modalities that have been used in the past to minimize the appearance of atrophic scars from surgery or trauma. In a recent study, topographical photography and volumetric analysis were used to show a 38% mean […]

Cellulite Treatment Effectiveness Unproven, Studies Flawed

Treatment for cellulite is a multibillion dollar industry of unproved therapies, according to Dr. Matthew M. Avram. Some treatments that claim to lessen cellulite may have produced minor, temporary improvements in flawed studies, but none has been proven to be truly effective, said Dr. Avram of Harvard University and director of Massachusetts General Hospital’s Dermatology […]

The IAPAM’s Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with Botox Training Stands Alone

The IAPAM leads its competitors in offering the most complete botox training and aesthetic medicine education in North America. In 2011, attendees at the IAPAM’s Aesthetic Medicine Symposium will have the competitive advantage of learning from board-certified dermatologists and experts in the fields of botox training, lasers and light devices, dermal fillers, hCG for weight loss, […]

Mastering the Cosmetic Consultation

Event Announcement:  Learn the techniques to Create $10,000 Clients by “Mastering the Cosmetic Consultation” at the upcoming Vendor Alliance Workshop in Chicago, Illinois on Wednesday, January 19, 2011   Description: Practice Management Consultant, Cindy Graf presents a three hour workshop discussing the skills necessary to perform successful consultations that include multiprocedural packages to reduce marketing […]

Introducing the PaloVia(TM) Skin Renewing Laser(TM) From Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc.

The First FDA-Cleared, At-Home Laser Clinically Proven to Reduce Fine Lines and Wrinkles Around the Eyes Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:PMTI), a leading researcher and developer of light-based systems for cosmetic treatments, today announced the launch of the first FDA-cleared, at-home laser clinically proven to reduce fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes – the […]

IAPAM Announces 2011 Dates for the Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with Botox Training

In the coming year, physicians focused on growth will continue to seek out the best botox training, and hCG for weight loss programs, particularly programs offering physician-lead, hands-on training in botox and the other minimally-invasive treatments. To meet this need, the IAPAM announces the 2011 dates for its respected Aesthetic Medicine Symposiums and hCG Training […]

The Beauty of Fractionated Lasers

Fractional lasers have come a long way since they were first introduced. My first experience was with the original Fraxel®, when they were still using the blue dye that left your skin slightly tinted for a day or so. For someone who has had her share of BOTOX and for whom lasering under the arms […]