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Annual Survey of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Finds Spike in Minimally Invasive Procedures From 2008 to 2009
The number of non-invasive cosmetic procedures rose 47 percent according to new survey results released by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS). The results show a continuation of the trend from the previous year, where consumers are opting to have less invasive procedures to look and feel refreshed. The economy is […]
Clinical Study of the Permanent Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty Procedure with Artefill Confirms a Safe, Low-Cost Alternative to Surgery
Rhinoplasty continues to be one of the most requested cosmetic procedures. It is also one of the most difficult to perform. A slight alternation to the nose can dramatically enhance a patient’s appearance, improving facial balance and proportion. While traditionally, Rhinoplasty required surgery, now there are non-surgical solutions. The Non-Surgical Nose Job (otherwise known as […]
IAPAM Announces Remaining 2010 Dates for Aesthetic Medicine Symposiums with Botox Training and hCG for Weight Loss
Physicians continue to seek out the most comprehensive, hands-on, physician-lead aesthetic medicine training, including botox training, laser, chemical peel, and medical microdermabrasion training, as well as training in adding hCG for Weight Loss to a practice. To meet this need, the IAPAM offers the most up-to date physician aesthetic medicine training, and announces NEW fall […]
Botox Popularity Continues and Capturing this Market Takes Hands-On Botox Training
The recently published ASAPS 2009 Statistics supports the position that botox, as well as the other top 4 non-surgical procedures: laser hair removal, hyaluronic acid dermal fillers, chemical peels and microdermabrasion, will continue to be the aesthetic treatments of choice in the next decade. However, only physicians who have completed comprehensive, multi-day programs, akin to […]
To Take on Botox, Rival Tries Rebate
Allergan and Medicis Pharmaceutical are the Coke and Pepsi of vanity medicine. Medicis Pharmaceuticals is turning aggressive in its marketing, offering $75 off treatments with the wrinkle drug Dysport. Allergan makes Botox Cosmetic, the well-known injectable anti-wrinkle treatment. Medicis markets Dysport, a competing anti-wrinkle shot, in the United States. The Food and Drug Administration has […]
Triumph for Drug to Straighten Clenched Fingers
Auxilium and BioSpecifics hope that the half-century-old collagenase might eventually become as versatile as Botox, another bacterial product. They are looking at uses that range from loosening up immobile “frozen shoulders” to eliminating fat bulges and cellulite. It took half a century. But a tiny drug maker on Long Island has finally found a potentially […]
IAPAM Announces Strong Growth in Botox and Weight Loss
The IAPAM predicts strong growth in cosmetic injectables and hCG medical weight management programs for 2010. Physicians who incorporate these aesthetic procedures into their practices, will reap significant profit in 2010. The IAPAM’s goal is to provide industry-leading, practical education for physicians by offering the field’s most comprehensive, hands-on, aesthetic training, including: the Aesthetic Medicine […]
Almost Half of Americans Approve of Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Regardless of Income
A new survey shows that almost half (48%) of all Americans regardless of income approve of cosmetic plastic surgery and almost a quarter would consider cosmetic surgery for themselves. According to the February 2010 report, 48% of respondents with an income of under $25K approve of cosmetic surgery (52% of respondents with an income between $25K-$50K […]
Despite Recession, Overall Plastic Surgery Demand Drops Only 2 Percent From Last Year
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery reports almost 10 Million Cosmetic Procedures in 2009 Almost 10 million cosmetic surgical and nonsurgical procedures were performed in the United States in 2009, according to statistics released today by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. The Aesthetic Society, which has collected multi-specialty procedural statistics since 1997, says […]
Body Shaping Companies Announce Co-Marketing and Sales Alliance at American Academy of Dermatology
Eleme Medical Inc. and Osyris Medical USA announced today that they have entered into a strategic co-marketing alliance. The companies will be collaborating on specific marketing, public relations and trade show events to target dermatologists, plastic surgeons and medical spas. A recent MEDACorp survey of dermatologists and plastic surgeons showed that laser lipolysis and cellulite […]
