Aesthetic Medicine / MediSpa News

(Vocus/PRWEB ) July 30, 2009 — The Physicians Coalition for Injectable Safety today issued a consumer warning about carboxytherapy and mesotherapy injections. These products, touting everything from cellulite treatment to weight loss are not FDA approved, and do not have clinical data that demonstrates results or safety. Carboxytherapy uses carbon dioxide gas injected under the […]

Fun in the sun is the name of the game when it comes to summer, and here in Arizona it doesn’t take too much time to overdo it. The signs of a sunburn are pretty obvious, but don’t think all is lost if you feel the burn coming on. Dermatologist, Dr. Jennifer Linder, says there […]

Sylvester Stallone’s last film in the Rocky series featured him finely Botoxed and de- wrinkled, with plumped lips and beefed-up muscles that had film critics speculating about steroid overdosing.  Not just Americans have gone Botox-mad. The whole age-conscious world is queuing for injections of this non-surgical cosmetic therapy for crow’s feet around the eyes and […]

Roche Holding AG, the world’s biggest maker of cancer drugs, recently announced the withdrawal of its Accutane acne medicine from the US Market. The decision was largely driven by falling market share, the product reaching the end of its life cycle, and the high cost of personal injury lawsuits. (i) “While the withdrawal of Accutane […]

A welcome relief for men seeking a permanent smooth appearance — Lumenis’ High Speed LightSheer® Duet(TM) for permanent hair reduction was featured recently in the New York Times Fashion & Style section with Dr. Arielle Kauvar, Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology New York University Medical Center and Founding Director, New York Laser & Skin Care. […]

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. and NEWARK, Calif., July 28, 2009 — Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation (NYSE:MRX) (Medicis) and Revance Therapeutics, Inc. (Revance) today announced that the companies have entered into a license agreement granting Medicis worldwide aesthetic and dermatological rights to Revance’s novel, investigational, injectable botulinum toxin type A product (RT002) currently in pre-clinical studies. The objective of […]

Coapt Systems, Inc.(www.coaptsystems.com) announced the launch of Hydrelle™ a new, FDA–approved hyaluronic acid based dermal filler for the treatment of facial wrinkles, such as nasolabial folds, also called “smile lines.” Hydrelle is the first FDA–approved hyaluronic acid filler formulated with an anesthetic (lidocaine) for greater patient comfort. Proven safe and effective, Hydrelle is also a […]

The muscle relaxer Botox has now been shown to positively affect the skin as well. “Botox definitely clears up acne,” says Anil Shah M.D. The Chicago plastic surgeon is one of the only doctors worldwide using Botox in an entirely new way. He injects the muscle relaxer directly into the skin to eliminate large pores, […]

Older job seekers are under the gun — and willing to go under the knife — to stay competitive with their youthful counterparts. With unemployment at a 25-year high, job seekers such as Broward interior designer Jerry Johnson think a little nip, tuck or peel might be the answer to getting work.

June 8, 2009 Modern Physician, Modern Healthcare’s sister publication, is now accepting nominations for its second annual Physician Entrepreneur of the Year awards program. The award recognizes physicians who have made their mark on the business side of healthcare by introducing successful new products or services to the industry, or by successfully leading or managing […]