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Cosmetic facial filler suspended in the EU
An injectable cosmetic filler that smooths out facial wrinkles has been suspended from use after it was found to cause painful redness, bruising and swelling in some patients. Novabel is marketed as “the gentle, powerful, versatile dermal shaper” by its manufacturer, Merz. Since its introduction in January the algae-based product has been used by cosmetic […]
Teens using Botox are upsetting but rare
Teens in the United States got about 12,000 Botox treatments last year. It’s a disturbing statistic, but not as upsetting as it seems at first glance, although the New York Times cited “outrage” after 18-year-old celebrity, Charice, recently had a Botox treatment, which apparently was for both cosmetic and medical reasons. Even celebrity watcher Perez […]
Sugary Drinks Linked to Metabolic Syndrome, Diabetes
Consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks, at least 1 drink per day, is significantly associated with the development of metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes mellitus vs consumption of less than 1 sugar-sweetened drink per month, and these effects do not appear to result entirely from an association with weight gain, new research findings suggest.Vasanti S. Malik, […]
Botox Training with the IAPAM can help Physicians Boost Profits
As the demand for minimally-invasive treatments continues to rise, specifically the demand for Botox and other cosmetic injectables, physicians who are expertly trained through accredited multi-day training programs like the International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine’s (IAPAM’s) Aesthetic Medicine Symposium, can capture the lion’s share of this growing market and greatly benefit their bottom […]
FDA Confirms September 16th Advisory Committee Meeting To Review Lorcaserin For Obesity And Weight Management
Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARNA) and Eisai Inc. announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has notified the company of the confirmed scheduling of an Endocrinologic and Metabolic Drugs Advisory Committee meeting on September 16, 2010, for the review of the lorcaserin New Drug Application (NDA). Lorcaserin, which Arena discovered and has developed […]
New Micromass Study Shows Metabolic Mindset™ May Be A Valuable Weapon In America’s Battle Against Obesity
Behavioral researchers at MicroMass Communications have identified a metabolic mindset™ that could be the key to helping physicians, nurses and other healthcare educators successfully influence patients with type 2 diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol to adopt healthier lifestyle changes such as losing weight, eating better, getting more exercise, and giving up cigarettes. Jessica Brueggeman, director […]
IAPAM Announces NEW Spanish Version of its hCG Weight Loss Resource
The IAPAM is committed to providing physicians with the industry’s best resources for hCG and medical weight loss management. In today’s global economy, Spanish-speaking consumers and businesses account for almost 20 percent of all gross spending. Spanish is the official language of 24 countries and is spoken as a first language by over 400 million potential […]
Cosmetic Facial Injectables – Making Sense of the Options
Botox, Artecoll, Juvaderm, Restylane – the list goes on an on. We’ve all heard of them but many people considering a cosmetic procedure don’t fully understand the basics of these products. In recent years, minimally invasive procedures have become increasingly popular within the fields of cosmetic surgery and cosmetic medicine. Most popular amongst these non-surgical […]
The benefit of antioxidants when it comes to your skin
We hear a lot of talk about antioxidants, and how they are good for our skin and body. But are all antioxidants created equal? First let’s get down to what antioxidants are. According to Jennifer Linder M.D. , an antioxidant is a vitamin, mineral or enzyme that is capable of counteracting the damaging effects of […]
Stem Cells and Beauty: Promise and Hype
Stem cells and cosmetic treatments—what potential for great news! If stem cells are the key to miraculous medical advances just over the horizon, they must also hold a great deal of promise for the aesthetic industry. Rejuvenation! Repair! Regrowth! It all should be possible with these powerful little building blocks, right? Maybe even a miraculous […]
