Managing Your Online Reputation in the New World of Social Media
How do you manage your online reputation when everyone is a critic? That’s the question many of our physicians are asking us today. The answer requires a shift in the way we relate with consumers, moving away from one-way storytelling to strategies that enable conversations with prospective patients. Implementing a reputation management program as a […]
Too young for botox?
How young is too young for botox ? It’s a question being asked these days by more parents because their teen daughters are getting mixed messages from one of their idols. The topic of teens and botox is making headlines these days because a young star on the hit show Glee has admitted to getting […]
Microdroplet BOTOX® Technology by Dr. Kenneth Steinsapir Recognized By U.S. Patent Office
The patent application for Microdroplet™ botulinum toxin, a treatment that improves facial features without detracting from facial expressiveness, has been allowed to inventor Dr. Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D. on September 2, 2010. The United States Patent and Trademark Office approved the invention as detailed in U.S. patent application 11/429,057 in a move that validates the […]
Cosmetic surgery market predicted to double by 2017
The market for cosmetic surgery, facial aesthetics and lasers is expected to almost double in size and to exceed $3 billion over the next seven years, according to iData Research, a pharmaceutical market research firm based in Vancouver, British Columbia, PRNewswire reports.The iData report estimates that the market for aesthetic botulinum toxin A drugs such […]
Sound Surgical Technologies Introduces VASER® SHAPE MC1™
Sound Surgical Technologies, a leading manufacturer and distributor of ultrasonic body contouring technologies, announced the launch of VASER Shape MC1 today, a non-invasive ultrasound and massage system. Most well-known for the VASER Lipo® System, Sound Surgical Technologies has expanded its product line to include both minimally invasive devices for aesthetic body contouring and non-invasive systems […]
Plastic Surgeons to Discuss “Cold Botox,” Cellulite Busters and Other Hot Topics with the Media
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is bringing its popular Hot Topics in Plastic Surgery panel directly to journalists during a Hot Topics Overview/Webinar for the Media. During this dynamic hour, journalists can get answers to questions on emerging procedures, trends, and new technologies while engaging in conversation with the experts. Journalists can participate […]
New TotalFX Reduces Signs of Aging in a Single Treatment
Laser Cliniqúe, San Diego’s premier medical spa, introduces TotalFX, the latest non-invasive technology for reducing the signs of aging. Millions of Americans seek relief from the signs of an aging complexion, which includes fine lines, wrinkles, enlarged pores, age spots, sun spots and uneven skin tone and texture. Laser Cliniqúe, San Diego’s premier medical spa, […]
Cosmetic Surgery, Botox(R) and Aesthetic Laser Markets to Grow to Over $3 Billion in the U.S.
New Botulinum Toxin Drugs Enter the Market, Ending Allergan’s Monopoly. According to a new report by iData Research (www.idataresearch.net), the leading global authority in medical device and pharmaceutical market research, the market for cosmetic surgery, facial aesthetics and medical lasers is expected to almost double in size, exceeding $3 billion by 2017. The market for […]
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Signs Licensing Agreement with Chinese Journal of Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery to Share Content with Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW), part of Wolters Kluwer Health, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a licensing agreement with the Chinese Journal of Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery (CJAPS), to provide selected articles and abstracts from Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (PRS), the official journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, to […]
Botox or Dysport? How to Choose Which is Right for You
Looking for a dramatic boost to your appearance? Want to erase years of worry and stress from your face? Thanks to a variety of medical advances, achieving a more youthful appearance is now easier and more cost-effective than ever. There are several FDA-approved treatments for reducing facial wrinkles and smoothing skin. So how do you […]