Aesthetic Medicine / MediSpa News

The report provides market landscape, competitive landscape and market trends information on the facial aesthetics market. The global market for facial aesthetics is forecast to reach about $4 billion in 2017 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9%. The growth is expected to be driven by minimally invasive and non-invasive procedures that offer […]

The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the leading national organization of board-certified plastic surgeons who specialize in cosmetic surgery, offers its predictions for cosmetic surgery in 2011. Predictions are based on interviews with leading plastic surgeons around the country, who are actively involved in cutting edge surgical and non surgical aesthetic/cosmetic technology. As […]

Dermatologist Don Groot shudders when he thinks about the average person trying to inject themselves with Botox or other dermal fillers in front of a bathroom mirror. But it’s a grim reality now that do-it-yourself Botox kits have surfaced on the Internet, even though they aren’t approved in Canada. For as little as $100, the […]

This week, the Dr. Oz Show showcased hCG for weight loss.  The IAPAM agrees with the Dr. Oz show, that an hCG diet should not be undertaken unless under a doctor’s supervision, and one should never buy hCG.  hCG is only available by prescription from a physician.  The IAPAM (http://www.iapam.com) has trained over 240 physicians […]

Many of us are looking for the “Fountain of Youth.” But, one may already be inside of you. It’s a new cosmetic procedure where people are actually having their own blood drawn out and putting it back into their face. It’s been dubbed by many as the “Vampire Facelift.” And no, you won’t grow fangs […]

A common drug for the treatment of wrinkles is now being used to help reduce the appearance of acne scars. Monash University Professor Greg Goodman told Nine News that Botox, derived from Botulism bacterium, helped smooth the appearance of skin pitted by acne scars by relaxing the surrounding muscles. “If it happens to be that […]

The recently published ASPS 2010 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, like the […]

As the U.S. economy pulls out of the recession, so are nips, tucks and lifts. According to statistics released today by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), 13.1 million cosmetic plastic surgery procedures, including those that are minimally-invasive or surgical, were performed in the United States in 2010, up 5 percent from 2009. In […]

If you’re concerned about the appearance of varicose or spider veins, or if the veins are causing you pain, a visit to your dermatologist is likely in order.  He or she will assess your condition and recommend treatment options ranging from conservative to more aggressive, depending on the particulars of your situation.  Mild cases may […]

New survey results released today (http://www.aafprs.org/media/stats_polls/aafprsMedia2010.pdf)  by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) showed three-fourths of the procedures performed by the Academy’s surgeons in 2010 were non-surgical procedures, highlighting a trend that more people are choosing non-surgical procedures to delay more invasive surgical procedures. The survey results also showed that the […]