Supreme Court upholds healthcare reform law
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 […]
The Reviews are In: IAPAM’s hCG and Botox Training “Exceeds Expectations”
The latest reviews from physicians who have attended the IAPAM’s Training Seminars in Scottsdale, Arizona have been published. Physicians affirm that attending the IAPAM’s hCG Training and Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with Botox Training “is the best money [they] have spent.” Physician testimonials about the physician-lead Symposium with Botox training ( http://www.aestheticmedicinesymposium.com ) and the IAPAM’s […]
Botox always ready for a new wrinkle
‘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 […]
Less-Invasive Procedures Growing More Popular for Summer
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 looks to needle-free delivery for Botox
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 […]
Aging Men Turn To Botox For Job Hunting Edge
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 […]
Study: Tattoo Removal Climbs 32% in Competitive Job Market
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 […]
Botox ® Training for Nurse Practitioners at IAPAM’s Symposium
The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine is offering industry-leading Botox ® training for Nurse Practitioners (NPs) new to the botox/dermal filler field, or for NPs looking to hone their cosmetic injectable skills. NPs New to Botox ® Learn Everything they Need to Know at the IAPAM’s Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with Botox ® […]
Risky business
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 […]
Botox to bloodflow: New help for MS patients
Multiple Sclerosis attacks when people are in the prime of their lives. It slowly robs them of control of their muscles and control of their lives. It’s an autoimmune disease that targets the brain and nervous system. …..While Audrey Mirels does use a wheelchair, at times it’s not her walking that bothered her it was […]