Facial surgery: Anatomy demands constant attention
La Jolla, Calif. — To paraphrase English surgeon and anatomist Sir Ashley Paston Cooper, the best surgeon is the one who makes the fewest mistakes. For dermatologic surgeons, minimizing mistakes means always being aware of underlying facial anatomy, says Hugh T. Greenway, M.D., chairman, Division of Procedural Dermatology, Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, Calif. “The rest […]
Popularity of the peel: Chemical ablation retains place in derm armamentarium
Atlanta — Despite an explosion of skin-resurfacing options, including devices highly promoted to consumers by manufacturers, the tried-and-true chemical peel remains one of the most performed cosmetic surgeries on women. The rate of popularity growth for the chemical peel is not what it was in the 1990s, but unrivaled dramatic results and a good safety […]
Information for Healthcare Professionals: Botox/Botox Cosmetic, Dysport and Myobloc
FDA ALERT [08/2009]: As announced on April 30, 2009, based on a safety evaluation of the botulinum toxin products, FDA has concluded that the prescribing information for OnabotulinumtoxinA (marketed as Botox/Botox Cosmetic) and RimabotulinumtoxinB (marketed as Myobloc) must be updated to ensure their continued safe use. On July 31, 2009, FDA, under the authorities granted […]
Noninvasive Approaches Target Fat
When it comes to noninvasive fat removal, a plethora of technologies promise to trim fat from pesky problem areas, such as the hips, thighs and buttocks. But questions loom large, as many noninvasive technologies await regulatory approvals. “Noninvasive fat removal is now a reality,” says Matthew Avram, MD, who presented on New Frontiers in Noninvasive Fat […]
Advances in Treating Hyperpigmentation
With summer upon us, patients will spend more time outdoors doing the things they love to do. While having fun, most people do not think about the effects of the sun upon the skin. Sun exposure will either cause or exacerbate problems of pigmentation. One of the most common concerns patients present are disorders of […]
Dysport proves safe, effective anti-wrinkle treatment, plastic surgeons find
DALLAS — Aug. 3, 2009 — The new anti-wrinkle facial filler Dysport, which could be used as an alternative to Botox, noticeably reduced frown lines between the eyes, according to users and independent reviewers in a study involving plastic surgeons at UT Southwestern Medical Center. “Our study confirmed that Dysport (abobotulinumtoxinA) is a safe and […]
Plastic surgery popular despite economic woes: poll
NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) – Most women under 50 have not turned their backs, or faces, on cosmetic beauty-enhancement, despite the state of the economy. While the recession continues, a poll of 1,000 women carried out this month showed that 63 percent aged 18-34 and 73 percent of women aged 35-49 thought positively of age-camouflaging […]
FDA Approves Sculptra® Aesthetic, a Facial Injectable for Correction of Nasolabial Folds and Other Facial Wrinkles
BRIDGEWATER, N.J., July 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Sanofi-aventis U.S. announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Sculptra® Aesthetic (injectable poly-L-lactic acid) for the correction of shallow to deep nasolabial fold (smile lines) contour deficiencies and other facial wrinkles which are treated with the appropriate injection technique in healthy patients. Sculptra® Aesthetic works gradually […]
Carboxytherapy and Mesotherapy Unproven, Warns The Physicians Coalition for Injectable Safety
(Vocus/PRWEB ) July 30, 2009 — The Physicians Coalition for Injectable Safety today issued a consumer warning about carboxytherapy and mesotherapy injections. These products, touting everything from cellulite treatment to weight loss are not FDA approved, and do not have clinical data that demonstrates results or safety. Carboxytherapy uses carbon dioxide gas injected under the […]
Feel the burn? Follow these tips to care for your sunburn
Fun in the sun is the name of the game when it comes to summer, and here in Arizona it doesn’t take too much time to overdo it. The signs of a sunburn are pretty obvious, but don’t think all is lost if you feel the burn coming on. Dermatologist, Dr. Jennifer Linder, says there […]