When Will “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Empower Men, Too?
Dr. Val Lambros is five years into a 20-year study of how the face ages. Every five years, Lambros sits a group of study participants in front of a 3-D camera, maps out their faces, and then painstakingly aligns the images to see what time has wreaked upon their pores, wrinkles, and facial structures. Lambros’ […]
Botox Being Used by Young People
Botox has become popular even in people as young as 20 years. Earlier, it was assumed that Botox was mainly used by people older than 40 years. Many young people are regular Botox users and like the effect it has on their face. And physicians are seeking Botox training in record numbers. Many Botox users […]
Can Botox ace the pain of tennis elbow?
A single, carefully placed injection of botulinum toxin (Botox) can improve the pain of tennis elbow, researchers say. However, this treatment can cause temporary loss of movement in the third and fourth fingers, which may be an unacceptable side effect for many people. What do we know already? Tennis elbow happens when you damage the […]
Earnings Preview: Allergan
Allergan (AGN) is expected to report Q1 earnings Friday, April 30 before the market open, with a conference call scheduled for 9 am ET. Guidance Analysts are looking for EPS of 60c on revenue of 1.11B. The consensus range is 58c-66c for EPS, and $1.07B-$1.18B for revenue, according to First Call. In early February the […]
IAPAM Announces NEW Full Day hCG/Medical Weight Loss Training for Physicians
The IAPAM announces it has expanded it Medical Weight Management training to a full day. The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine’s (IAPAM’s) NEW hCG/Physician Weight Loss Training program offers physicians and their staff all the knowledge and tools needed to immediately offer hCG and other medically supervised weight loss treatments to their patients.
Differentiation: The key to generating more business in a soft market
The economy has the cosmetic plastic surgery business sagging and in need of a real lift. The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) recently released some concerning statistics about the cosmetic plastic surgery business. In 2009, according to ASAPS, spending on plastic surgery services fell 20 percent to $10.5 billion. Further, the number […]
Cynosure’s Smartlipo Triplex(TM) Technology Shows Superior Skin Tightening and Fat Disruption in Laser-Assisted Lipolysis
Research Presented at 2010 American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Annual Conference Cynosure, Inc. (Nasdaq: CYNO) today announced the presentation of a new study that demonstrates the clinical benefits of using a 1440 nm wavelength in laser-assisted lipolysis to disrupt fat tissue and tighten skin through tissue coagulation. The study, led by Barry DiBernardo, […]
RightSmile(R) Develops ‘Physician Strength’ Products for the Medical Sector
RightSmile, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: RIGH) (www.RightSmile.com), the leader in Cosmetic Laser Teeth Whitening, is in the final developmental phase of a line of Whitening Products developed exclusively for use in the medical markets. RightSmile(R) is targeting the 60,000+ physicians that operate Med-Spa, Dermatology, Cosmetic Surgery and other practices that specialize in cosmetic procedures. In-Office Cosmetic Laser […]
Workers going under the knife to bag best jobs
Statistics have shown that more and more people are considering cosmetic surgery because they think it will help them climb the career ladder. More than one in 10 people would consider having cosmetic surgery in a bid to land their dream job, worrying statistics have shown. The figures, released by the UK’s first chat show […]
Daily Diet: New Report on Obesity and Health Care
Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality issued the 2009 National Healthcare Quality Report and National Healthcare Disparities Report. At 155 pages, this report covers the effectivenss of our system to treat diseases such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease, HIV and AIDS, among others. Also […]