Physician Education
Clinic Sees Surge in 2008 Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty Procedures
The non surgical rhinoplasty, or nose job, was one of 2008’s most inquired about filler services at the Twin Cities medical spa, Skin Rejuvenation Clinic of Edina. Although the procedure can’t reduce the size of a larger nose, it can be an excellent alternative to plastic surgery for those people seeking to camouflage bumps, drooping […]
The Hybrid Lift Combines Two Procedures for a Natural-Looking Face Lift
The facial plastic surgeons at Profiles Beverly Hills have developed a minimally – invasive procedure that offers excellent cosmetic results that last. The rage for a few years was the “minimally-invasive face lift” -Feather lift, Lunchtime lift, and the list goes on and on. But for anyone who is considering one of these procedures, it’s […]
Laser Safety
When I go to the doctor’s office it is important for me to see their credentials on the wall of their office or in the hallway. Credentials set you and me apart from the rest; it inspires confidence in your clients and colleagues that you have taken that extra step in aesthetic laser training.
Study Reveals What Women Want When Considering Aesthetic Procedures
A study conducted by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) and Dermik Laboratories reports the influencers that impact a woman’s decision when considering medical anti-aging treatments. The study surveyed women ages 35 to 69 who’ve considered a medical anti-aging treatment, as well as patients who have had fillers or injectable procedures. According to the […]
Ethyl Chloride spray eases Botox discomfort
A Canadian dermatologist suggested that Ethyl chloride spray can relieve discomfort associated with Botox injections for the hands and the feet. “I encourage other dermatologists to use it, because it is cost effective and easy to administer,” asserts Robert Richards, M.D. during the annual meeting of the Canadian Dermatology Association.
BLU-U Maker Ends PDT Levulan Study after Poor Results
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ® announced today results from its Phase IIB clinical trial to compare the safety and efficacy of photodynamic therapy (PDT) using DUSA’s BLU-U® brand light plus vehicle containing Levulan® (aminolevulinic acid HCl) to that of PDT using the BLU-U plus vehicle without Levulan (the “control group”) in patients with moderate to severe […]
Study backs laser treatment for sun-damaged skin
A procedure using a topical solution made by DUSA Pharmaceuticals Inc and laser treatment stimulates collagen production and helps rejuvenate sun-damaged skin, U.S. researchers said on Monday. Their study confirmed the value of a procedure already being performed by some doctors to improve the appearance of skin with wrinkles, fine lines and “sun spots”, and […]
Guide to Body Contouring Equipment
There are now many new entrants into the Body Contouring equipment realm. PSP magazine has many of the them compiled in the following online report: Body Contouring: The Major Players. Here you will see CoolTouch CTEV, Cynosure SmartLipo, Mentor UltraSculpt, Sound Surgical Technologies Vaser, and Thermage ThermaCoolNXT.
Allergan says Botox works on chronic migraines
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Allergan Inc said on Thursday that its popular Botox wrinkle-smoother worked as a treatment for adults suffering from chronic migraines, according to late-stage clinical data. Shares of Allergan rose nearly 13 percent as the broad market stumbled. Botox, or botulinum toxin type A, is the first therapy being investigated for chronic migraine, […]
Plastic or Cosmetic Surgeon in New Jersey? More People Learning the Distinction
A large percentage of cosmetic surgeries are performed by doctors who have minimal or no formal training in plastic surgery. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Evan Sorokin is helping New Jersey men and women understand what makes a cosmetic surgeon in New Jersey competent, and recognize what to avoid.
