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In ‘10 Americans Want Whiter Teeth, Tight Abs vs. Botox

December 22, 2009 | 0

For 2010 Americans dream of cosmetic makeovers that tighten abs and leave a brighter smile, rather than those that erase worry lines and lift sagging facial features. A poll of 2,227 U.S. adults released today by Harris Interactive on behalf of RealSelf.com found that more than half of all adults (54%) would choose cosmetic work […]

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2010 Physician Botox Training Announced by the IAPAM

December 22, 2009 | 0

The IAPAM announces the 2010 dates for its Botox & Dermal Filler Training and Advanced Dermal Filler Training programs. Only with the IAPAM, do physicians participate hands-on, cosmetic injectable and botox training, delivered in a clean medical facility, not a hotel room. With the recent proliferation of the DIY Botox Trend, physicians must re-position themselves […]

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Clinical Study of the Permanent Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty Procedure with Artefill

December 17, 2009 | 0

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), minimally-invasive cosmetic procedures are up five percent versus 2007.  While “surgical numbers dropped nine percent,” the research indicates that there is a growing demand for non-surgical alternatives.  And now, with permanent fillers, the options are even more appealing.  Dr. Alexander Rivkin, aesthetic injection specialist and original […]

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The Nation: Feminism’s Face Lift

December 16, 2009 | 0

During the Senate’s debates over who should bear the cost of the nearly $900 billion healthcare bill, there emerged a surprising suggestion: plastic surgery patients. A proposed tax, dubbed the “Bo-Tax” after the wrinkle-reducing injections, would add a 5 percent additional charge to elective cosmetic procedures. The tax could help raise $6 billion over the […]

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9 Top Cosmetic Treatments for Aging Skin

December 16, 2009 | 0

No one likes looking older…which is why we spend billions of dollars every year on over-the-counter products, prescription creams and fillers, and, most drastically, cosmetic surgery. Do any of these actually work to reduce the signs of aging? In many cases, yes—at least temporarily. But given the not-inconsiderable costs (and in the case of surgery […]

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Study Shows Women are More Prone to Facial Wrinkles Than Men

December 16, 2009 | 0

Findings from a new study published in the November/December issue of Aesthetic Surgery Journal (ASJ), a publication of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), suggest that gender-specific differences in the perioral skin (skin surrounding the mouth) account for more and deeper skin wrinkling in women than in men. Findings from a new study […]

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DIY Cosmetic Products: Women Turn to Web

December 7, 2009 | 1

For millions of Americans, the solution to crow’s feet, thin lips, and frown lines is at the end of a syringe, or in a bottle. A quick trip to a medical spa, dermatologist or plastic surgeon for a Botox injection, lip augmentation or chemical peel offers the promise of a youthful look. But these cosmetic […]

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DYI Botox, Botox Training in Hotel Rooms, and Importing Botox from Canada, What’s Next?

December 2, 2009 | 0

With all the recent talk about consumers buying Botox online and injecting it themselves, and physicians using illegally imported Botox from Canada, I can’t help but comment.  While looking at the FDA guidelines for cosmetic injectable procedures and chatting with medical malpractice carriers it’s very surprising how many physicians don’t realize they are going against […]

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Aesthetic Physician Bulletin: DIY & Illegally Imported Botox

December 2, 2009 | 1

The IAPAM has surveyed experts in the cosmetic injectable field to offer this overview for aesthetic physicians, regarding some alarming and illegal trends dealing with cosmetic injectable treatments, specifically: DIY (Do It Yourself) Botox treatments and illegally imported botulinum toxin (Dysport, Botox) product. Without a doubt, proper Botox Training is critical. The Recent DIY Botox […]

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Toughen Up: Take Control of Your Laser Clients

November 30, 2009 | 0

A recent review of our liability claims for the cosmetic laser industry showed an interesting trend:  Many of the claims for laser burns resulted from the operator using power settings higher than recommended by the laser manufacturer.   When queried as to why this had happened, in more than one instance the operator confessed their client […]

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