Cutera Survey Conducted by Harris Interactive Charts Emotions and Behaviors of Women Approaching a Milestone Birthday
Women approaching a milestone birthday(1) feel optimistic and excited at what the future holds whether they’re approaching 30 or 60, according to an online survey commissioned by Cutera, Inc., a global manufacturer of aesthetic lasers. The national survey, conducted in March by Harris Interactive® with nearly 1,000 women, offers insights into the emotions and behaviors […]
Docs Using Botox On Stroke Victims
Everyone has heard of using Botox to smooth out wrinkles, but doctors said they are currently using it for stroke victims. Botox was only recently approved for muscle spasticity. It works by blocking signals into certain muscles that are counteracting proper movement, such as for a stroke victim who suffers from paralysis, doctors said. But […]
Anti-Aging/Wellness Pillow Solves Common Sleep Problems
Young Innovations Inc. has introduced the enVy™Pillow—a new, made inCanada product designed with two objectives: to wake up feeling good and looking good. This unique anti-aging pillow prevents sleep lines and promotes optimum wellness and comfortby providing proper head and neck / spine support. Traditional foam and feather pillows are not ergonomically designed for neck, […]
New Survey Shows Interest in Cosmetic Surgery is Up – Body Contouring and Antiaging Procedures Top the List
Moms Would Opt for a Body “Makeover”; Baby Boomers Want to Fight Age with Fillers and Facelifts if Money Wasn’t an Issue. A decline in Americans undergoing cosmetic surgery and treatments, as reported by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) today, appears to be a pause triggered by the recession rather than a wholesale […]
ASPS Reports Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Down in 2009, Up 69% in First Decade of New Millennium
Although it’s been a sluggish year for plastic surgery due to the economy, the long-term outlook is more encouraging. According to statistics released today by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), 12.5 million cosmetic plastic surgery procedures were performed in the United States in 2009, down 1 percent from 2008; up 69 percent since […]
When Will “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Empower Men, Too?
Dr. Val Lambros is five years into a 20-year study of how the face ages. Every five years, Lambros sits a group of study participants in front of a 3-D camera, maps out their faces, and then painstakingly aligns the images to see what time has wreaked upon their pores, wrinkles, and facial structures. Lambros’ […]
Botox Being Used by Young People
Botox has become popular even in people as young as 20 years. Earlier, it was assumed that Botox was mainly used by people older than 40 years. Many young people are regular Botox users and like the effect it has on their face. And physicians are seeking Botox training in record numbers. Many Botox users […]
Can Botox ace the pain of tennis elbow?
A single, carefully placed injection of botulinum toxin (Botox) can improve the pain of tennis elbow, researchers say. However, this treatment can cause temporary loss of movement in the third and fourth fingers, which may be an unacceptable side effect for many people. What do we know already? Tennis elbow happens when you damage the […]
Cynosure’s Smartlipo Triplex(TM) Technology Shows Superior Skin Tightening and Fat Disruption in Laser-Assisted Lipolysis
Research Presented at 2010 American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Annual Conference Cynosure, Inc. (Nasdaq: CYNO) today announced the presentation of a new study that demonstrates the clinical benefits of using a 1440 nm wavelength in laser-assisted lipolysis to disrupt fat tissue and tighten skin through tissue coagulation. The study, led by Barry DiBernardo, […]
RightSmile(R) Develops ‘Physician Strength’ Products for the Medical Sector
RightSmile, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: RIGH) (www.RightSmile.com), the leader in Cosmetic Laser Teeth Whitening, is in the final developmental phase of a line of Whitening Products developed exclusively for use in the medical markets. RightSmile(R) is targeting the 60,000+ physicians that operate Med-Spa, Dermatology, Cosmetic Surgery and other practices that specialize in cosmetic procedures. In-Office Cosmetic Laser […]