FDA News
Allergan Announces Intent to File New Drug Application for Bimatoprost as Novel Treatment to Stimulate Natural Eyelash Growth
Allergan, Inc. announced today that it intends to file a New Drug Application for bimatoprost, a synthetic prostaglandin analog, as a treatment to stimulate eyelash growth. Allergan has completed its clinical trial program demonstrating that its patented formulation of bimatoprost, when applied directly to the base of the eyelashes, results in significant eyelash growth.
FDA approves first HA-lidocaine filler for U.S. market
The recent FDA approval of Prevelle Silk (Mentor, Santa Barbara, Calif.) represents the first in what will likely be a wave of hyaluronic acid (HA) dermal fillers containing lidocaine coming to the U.S. market. The product was approved in March after a controlled clinical study indicated that patients experienced significantly less pain during injection with […]
Syneron LipoLite Minimally Invasive Laser-Assisted Lypolysis Receives FDA Clearance
New Device Introduces Revolutionary OptiPulse(TM) Technology to Ensure Unprecedented, Precise Control for Physicians 05/01/2008 — Syneron™ Medical Ltd. (NASDAQ: ELOS), an innovator in the development, marketing and sales of elos™ combined-energy medical aesthetic devices, today announced the introduction of LipoLite™, Syneron’s new device for laser-assisted lipolysis. The LipoLite device this week received U.S. Food and […]
Laser Hair Removal Facts from the FDA
Medical lasers have been used for dermatology applications such as removal of port wine stains, dark spots, tattoos, acne scars and other blemishes for over a decade. Lasers are used for a growing number of cosmetic procedures including hair removal, treatment of wrinkles, and tooth whitening. For risk information on the specific laser treatment that […]
Understand how SBA-guaranteed loans work so you can increase your chances of obtaining one
One of the best programs in the United States for helping start new businesses is the Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program. As with any government-run program, it can be easily misunderstood. Many people think an SBA loan is a low-interest, non-collateralized loan issued by a government agency. In reality, a lending institution makes the […]
Botox Cosmetic A Look at Looking Good – FDA Report
The promise of a more youthful look was too tempting for 53-year-old Mary Schwallenberg to pass up. So, when the Food and Drug Administration approved a product that temporarily improves the appearance of frown lines between the eyebrows, the Orlando, Fla., resident took a shot at it. And it wasn’t long before she became one […]
