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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the insurance provisions of the Patient  Protection and Affordable Care Act are constitutional, handing President Barack  Obama a major election-year victory and shunning 26 states that had sought to  overturn the reform law. The court ruled that Congress has the power to  compel individuals to purchase insurance as a […]

‘Botox zombie” is a term of caution coined by celebrity news outlets for public figures who have apparently overused the wrinkle-relaxing injectable toxin on their faces and wound up looking oddly frozen. But Botox, despite many negative reports and associations since it won approval for cosmetic use 10 years ago, is selling better than ever […]

Dr. Mark Schwartz, a plastic surgeon on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, is seeing more and more patients getting “summer ready” with less-invasive procedures like BOTOX, Ultherapy, and fillers. While cosmetic surgical procedures also continue to see growth nationwide, a remarkable number of patients are now choosing the needle over the scalpel for the summer. “Less-invasive […]

Allergan is looking to develop a needle-free formulation of Botox,  and it has signed a co-development deal with American Medical Systems  to use that company’s JetTouch platform. Allergan got a urinary incontinence indication from the FDA in 2011, but only  for patients with neurological conditions like multiple sclerosis. The company  is hoping to expand the […]

There are men in D/FW who are walking around with a big secret –– for them, it’s key to staying successful and fresh in today’s highly competitive job market. Dallas businessman Don Pelham falls into this group. He says looking good is part of what keeps business booming. “I usually get guessed for much younger […]

In a study looking at tattoo removal demand over the last two years, The Patient’s Guide® reports that laser tattoo removal procedures climbed 32% from 2011 to 2012. Survey data cited “Employment Reasons” as the new leading factor driving demand. The study looked at patient appointment data from 205 of the top aesthetic medical practices […]

Advertisements for cosmetic services are everywhere. Clinics are constantly  competing for patients seeking injections of Botox and fillers, laser treatments  and cosmetic surgery. Many facilities offering cosmetic services attract clients with perks like  beautiful surroundings, personalized treatment and competitive pricing. However  these are not the most important things a consumer should look for in  determining […]