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Allergan rallies fat fighters, doctor chills
Allergan launches political campaign to help overweight citizens The maker of Botox and the Lap-Band weight-loss stomach band has launched a campaign seeking a change in people’s attitude about obesity — from thinking of it as a moral failure to understanding it as a disease. Irvine-based Allergan is also urging people to petition Congress for […]
Array of Uses for Botox
BOTOX has been the most popular nonsurgical cosmetic procedure for many years and in 2009 there were about 2.5 million procedures done in the U.S., according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Botox training is growing to meet these demands. BOTOX is derived from a protein made by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. The […]
HCG Diet Direct Cites University of Florida Research Indicating Fast Weight Loss is Beneficial Long Term
HCG Diet Direct cites research conducted by the University of Florida. The findings are accessible online through the International Journal of Behavioral Medicine. The research indicates that rapid initial weight loss is a positive indicator that dieters will keep their weight off for the long term. Specifically, women who lose weight fast enjoy more successful […]
Plastic Surgeons And Cosmetic Physicians Managing Nonsurgical cosmetic practices Speak Out!
There could be a meaningful initiative happening in aesthetic medicine… clear conversation. Medical Spa MD’s cosmetic surgery, cosmetic dermatologist, cosmetic laser reviews, and medical center community forums are the arena of an unexpected discussion that is more than just unusual in medicine, it is unique. Bothered by exactly what plenty of physicians view as an […]
IAPAM Reports on hCG Best Practices: Physician Supervision is Critical in hCG for Weight Loss
The IAPAM is committed to educating physicians in the industry’s best practices for medical weight loss management. In support of this commitment, the IAPAM completed a survey of several experts in the use of hCG in a medically supervised weight loss program. These experts agree that physician supervision is the key to successful hCG weight loss, […]
Cutera Survey Conducted by Harris Interactive Charts Emotions and Behaviors of Women Approaching a Milestone Birthday
Women approaching a milestone birthday(1) feel optimistic and excited at what the future holds whether they’re approaching 30 or 60, according to an online survey commissioned by Cutera, Inc., a global manufacturer of aesthetic lasers. The national survey, conducted in March by Harris Interactive® with nearly 1,000 women, offers insights into the emotions and behaviors […]
Docs Using Botox On Stroke Victims
Everyone has heard of using Botox to smooth out wrinkles, but doctors said they are currently using it for stroke victims. Botox was only recently approved for muscle spasticity. It works by blocking signals into certain muscles that are counteracting proper movement, such as for a stroke victim who suffers from paralysis, doctors said. But […]
Physician Supervision is the Key to hCG Weight Loss Success
The IAPAM is committed to educating physicians in the industry’s best practices for medical weight loss management with hcg weight loss training. In support of this commitment, the IAPAM has completed a survey of several experts in the use of hCG in a medically supervised weight loss program. These experts agree that physician supervision is the […]
Anti-Aging/Wellness Pillow Solves Common Sleep Problems
Young Innovations Inc. has introduced the enVy™Pillow—a new, made inCanada product designed with two objectives: to wake up feeling good and looking good. This unique anti-aging pillow prevents sleep lines and promotes optimum wellness and comfortby providing proper head and neck / spine support. Traditional foam and feather pillows are not ergonomically designed for neck, […]
New Survey Shows Interest in Cosmetic Surgery is Up – Body Contouring and Antiaging Procedures Top the List
Moms Would Opt for a Body “Makeover”; Baby Boomers Want to Fight Age with Fillers and Facelifts if Money Wasn’t an Issue. A decline in Americans undergoing cosmetic surgery and treatments, as reported by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) today, appears to be a pause triggered by the recession rather than a wholesale […]
