Aesthetic Medicine / MediSpa News
Botox Gives More 20-Somethings a Jump on Wrinkles
Frown lines, forehead creases and crow’s-feet, oh my! If the rise in Botox procedures is any indication, the fountain of youth might be found in a syringe, even for 20-somethings whose signs of aging are often invisible to the naked eye. “I think as I’ve kind of gotten a little older, I’ve just kind of […]
Long-Term Study Looks at What Really Happens to the Face as We Age
Despite the availability of many cosmetic surgeries and procedures to treat the aging face, there is still little understanding of how the face grows older. A special presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), being held April 11-16, 2013, in New York, NY, will review current results from […]
Safe Upper Limit of Vitamin D Identified for First Time
A new study examining more than a million individuals aged older than 45 years has, for the first time, verified an upper, safe limit for vitamin D in terms of mortality and cardiovascular events. The researchers also confirm the increased risk of death from suboptimal levels of the vitamin, corroborating the findings of many previous […]
FDA, Allergan warn of foreign Botox in counterfeit packaging sold to U.S. docs
A new wrinkle has developed in the fight by the FDA against counterfeit drugs. An unapproved, foreign version of the cosmetic treatment Botox has shown up in the U.S., this time in counterfeit packaging that makes it appear to be the same product that is made for the U.S. market. The agency said in a […]
Botox Success
Allergan Inc. (AGN)’s Botox, used primarily for cosmetic treatments, is also approved as a preventative therapy for migraines, though only for severe sufferers who have attacks lasting four hours or more at least 15 days a month. That means only about 10 percent of migraine patients qualify for that option. Sales for Botox as a […]
New Survey Finds Social Media is a Major Influence on Elective Surgery
Study Shows Increased Physical Self Awareness Stemming From The Social Media Mirror Social media is leading consumers to have a more self-critical eye, according to a new survey by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS). The annual poll of 752 of the organization’s board-certified facial plastic surgeons found that there was […]
Laser Liposuction May Zap Fat Without Skin Sag
Preliminary research suggests procedure could have advantages over traditional method of fat removal Laser-assisted liposuction might provide an option for people who want stubborn pockets of fat removed but fear they’ll be left with loose skin. Traditional liposuction, a fat-removing cosmetic surgery procedure, is generally reserved for people with firm skin to reduce the risk […]
Johnson & Johnson may cause wrinkles in the Botox market
Johnson & Johnson may soon cause frown lines at Allergan, maker of Botox, as it expects to seek US approval next year for an anti-wrinkle drug that could break Botox’s near monopoly, an 85% market share. The Johnson & Johnson product could be available in the US in 2015 and other countries a few years […]
Laser Hair Removal
If you’re not happy with shaving, tweezing, or waxing to remove unwanted hair, laser hair removal may be an option worth considering. Laser hair removal is one of the most commonly done cosmetic procedures in the U.S. It beams highly concentrated light into hair follicles. Pigment in the follicles absorb the light. That destroys the […]
Most popular cosmetic surgery procedures in 2012
The 2012 National Totals for Cosmetic Procedures, hot off the press from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), answers an interesting question: “What cosmetic procedures do Americans think are important enough to invest hard-earned dollars in?” Breasts regain their number one status Breast augmentation has regained its status in 2012 as the leading […]
