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	ALLURE MAGAZINE NAMES RELASTIN(TM) EYE SILK(TM) 'BEST ANTI-WRINKLE EYE CREAM' OF 2007 Revance Therapeutics Inc. announced that its RELASTIN Eye Silk product has received Allure magazine's "Best in Beauty" award for the best anti-wrinkle eye cream.

	LOOKING AT BARBED SUTURES AFTER TWO YEARS ON THE MARKET Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) announced today that a panel will convene to discuss the use of barbed sutures for facial rejuvenation...

	JUST ONE STITCH IN TIME...MAKES FACELIFT PATIENTS FINE! For those men and women who aren't quite ready for a full facelift but still desire a more youthful look, there are many options being touted as the latest and greatest.

	IS BIGGER BETTER? BREAST SURGERY LINKED TO BOOST IN SELF-ESTEEM AND SEXUALITY Women who undergo breast enlargement often see a sizable boost in self-esteem and positive feelings about their sexuality, a University of Florida nurse researcher reports.

	RESEARCHERS FIND CARBON DIOXIDE LASER IN SKILLED HANDS CAN BE SAFE AND EFFECTIVE FOR NECK RESURFACING When it comes to treating the aging face, patients have their pick of numerous laser therapies for successful skin rejuvenation. But finding an effective treatment for the delicate skin of the neck can often be a real pain in the neck.

	CUTERA INTRODUCES NOVEL LASER WAVELENGTH FOR COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY The YSGG technology removes a portion of the epidermis with a controlled amount of thermal effect.

	NEW APPROACH FOR TREATING AGING SKIN COMBINES MINIMALLY INVASIVE PROCEDURES When people think of facelifts, images of aging Hollywood stars with their faces pulled as tight as their red carpet gowns might come to mind.

	RELIANT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. ANNOUNCES MAJOR ADVANCEMENTS TO THE FRAXEL SR1500 LASER AT AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY ANNUAL MEETING Reliant, the inventor and market leader of fractional resurfacing, has made yet another leap forward with three significant product announcements to its Fraxel system.

	THERMAGE PIONEERS NON-INVASIVE PROCEDURE TO TIGHTEN SKIN FOR YOUNGER LOOKING HANDS Hands by Thermage and the introduction of the new 1.5cm2 ST ThermaTip are additional testaments of our commitment to customers to provide them with the tools they need to offer their patients more solutions for non-invasive skin tightening and contouring,...

	Artes Medical, Inc., a medical technology company focused on developing, manufacturing and commercializing a new category of aesthetic injectable products for men and women, today announced 5-year safety and efficacy data for ArteFill(R), the Company's non-resorbable FDA-approved injectable dermal filler.

	THERMAGE(R), INC. DRIVES ADVANCES IN NON-INVASIVE AESTHETIC MARKET THROUGH INTRODUCTION OF THERMACOOL(R) NXT Thermage(R), Inc. today introduced the ThermaCool(R) NXT, its next generation system for non-invasive skin tightening and contouring.

	BRITONS PREFER EUROPE FOR COSMETIC SURGERY A survey has revealed that more than 70% of readers would choose Europe for surgery over more exotic destinations.

	CANDELA INTRODUCES NEW PRODUCTS AT AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY 2007 CONFERENCE The GentleMax, AlexTriVantage, SmoothPeel and LightStation represent the latest additions to Candela's diverse product portfolio.

	COOLTOUCH INC. ISSUED TWO LASER REJUVENATION PATENTS These are patent No. 7,094,252 titled " Enhanced Non-Invasive Collagen Remodeling" and patent No. 7,122,029 titled " Thermal Quenching of Tissue.

	CYNOSURE'S ADVANCED SMARTLIPO(TM) LASER INTRODUCES LASERBODYSCULPTING(SM) Smartlipo(TM) from Cynosure, Inc., is the first and only laser lipolysis system to offer a revolutionary and minimally invasive procedure for the removal of unwanted fat.

	PLASTIC SURGERY PIONEER, ROGER AMAR MD, USES ADULT STEM CELLS FROM LIPOASPIRATES TO RESTORE YOUTH F.A.M.I is a systematized full-face injection for pan-facial restoration. Instead of tightening and shortening by incision of unsupported skin, F.A.M.I injects the face with the patients' own living fatty connective tissue (adult stem cells), correcting asymmetry and restoring the fullness of youth.

	ALLURE REVEALS ONE OF THE BEST-KEPT SECRETS IN THE COSMETICS INDUSTRY: coffeeberry extract prevents skin damage better than other ingredients

	GUIDELINES FOR PATIENTS SEEKING COSMETIC PROCEDURES ABROAD Patients seeking cosmetic surgical enhancements need to make informed choices before pursuing any procedure.

	ANIKA THERAPEUTICS RECEIVES FDA APPROVABLE LETTER OR ITS COSMETIC TISSUE AUGMENTATION PRODUCT CTA is an injectable soft tissue filler for facial wrinkles, scar remediation and lip augmentation.

	HIGH-RESOLUTION CT SCAN MODELING FOR CREATING FACIAL IMPLANTS AIDS IN FACIAL RECONSTRUCTION SURGERY Such implants appear to offer excellent aesthetic results and are well tolerated over the long term,...

	HIGHLY CONCENTRATED BOTULINUM PREPARATION FOR COSMETIC INJECTIONS CAN RESULT IN SEVERE ILLNESS An examination of 4 cases of botulism following cosmetic injections to the face indicates that the adults received a highly concentrated, unlicensed preparation that resulted in toxin levels up to 40 times the estimated human lethal dose,...

	PLASTIC SURGERY SOCIETIES APPLAUD FDA DECISION: APPROVE SILICONE BREAST IMPLANTS This decision comes 14 years after the FDA restricted access to the silicone implants because of safety concerns.

	COSMETIC BOOT CAMP ANNOUNCES DATES FOR ITS SUMMER MEETING The Cosmetic Boot Camp, the nation's leading esthetic training symposium for specialty trained physicians, will hold it summer '07 meeting in Aspen, CO on June 8-11th.

	LESS BUTTOCKS MEANS FULLER LIPS A new cosmetic procedure, developed in the Czech Republic, to give perfect lips uses part of the patient's own buttocks to create a perfect, fuller smile.

	TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME As populations in the 21st century continue to age, New Zealand's Internet consumers agree with the rest of the world that they're happy to turn back the hands of time,...

	ILLICIT COSMETIC SILICONE INJECTIONS CARRY LETHAL CONSEQUENCES Liquid silicone, which is often used for breast augmentation and other cosmetic procedures, can cause respiratory failure if not injected properly by a licensed physician.

	FAT STEM CELLS BEING STUDIED AS OPTION FOR BREAST RECONSTRUCTION Breast cancer survivors might one day avoid the prospect of invasive breast reconstruction surgery, opting instead for an approach that would involve using stem cells derived from their own fat,...

	TAMPA WOMEN SAY COST, TOO-DRAMATIC CHANGE AND HEALING TIME ARE KEY FACELIFT CONCERNS What's clear is that there is an unmet need among patients for a "midpoint" procedure between fillers/injectables and a full facelift. Tampa plastic surgeons now have a new technology that is not a traditional face life but offers longer-lasting results than injectables: ContourLift(TM).

	PORTRAIT(R) PSR3 BY RHYTEC NAMED IN TIME MAGAZINE'S 2006 SKIN TECHNOLOGY STORY Portrait(R) PSR3 delivers nitrogen plasma (a highly energized gas) energy, which works both at and below the surface of the skin to modify the skin's architecture and generate new collagen.

	THE "HOTTEST" TRENDS IN COSMETIC SKIN PROCEDURES The annual meeting of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) offers a diverse line-up of educational forums and workshops presented by renowned experts in the areas of hair restoration, fillers, lasers and skin surgery procedures.

	HOW CAN YOU FEEL GOOD WHEN YOU ARE COLD? PLASTIC SURGEONS FOCUS ON PATIENT COMFORT Unless preventive measures are instituted, inadvertent hypothermia of some degree occurs in 50% to 90% of surgical patients, including but not limited to aesthetic surgery patients, leading to a higher risk of complications, adverse outcomes, and patient discomfort.

	ULTRASHAPE(TM) CONTROLLED CLINICAL STUDY RESULTS FEATURED IN ASDS PRESENTATION BY KARYN GROSSMAN, M.D. ...is the first non-invasive ultrasound solution for body contouring that has been clinically demonstrated to deliver measurable circumferential reduction in a single treatment.

	WOMEN'S SKIN TONE INFLUENCES PERCEPTION OF BEAUTY, HEALTH AND AGE Not just wrinkles, facial skin color distribution, or tone, can add 10-12 years to a woman's perceived age.

	NEW STUDY SHOWS SCULPTRA(R) (INJECTABLE POLY-L-LACTIC ACID), A UNIQUE CLASS OF INJECTABLE FOR COSMETIC USE, PROVIDES 13 MONTH RESULTS Dermik Laboratories, announced that results from a pivotal trial show that Sculptra(R) demonstrated significantly greater improvement and longer-lasting effects compared to CosmoPlast(TM)(1) Collagen Implant, human-based collagen, in the treatment of nasolabial fold wrinkles.

	ARTES MEDICAL ANNOUNCES FDA APPROVAL FOR ARTEFILL AS THE FIRST NON-RESORBABLE INJECTABLE WRINKLE FILLER TO CORRECT SMILE LINES The product is indicated for the correction of facial wrinkles known as nasolabial folds, or smile lines.

	THERMAGE(R) INTRODUCES NEW TUMMY AREA PROCEDURE AT THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY Thermage(R) announced that it is rolling out Tummy by Thermage(TM), the latest Body by Thermage(TM), non-invasive procedure designed to treat patients who want a firmer and smoother tummy without surgery.

	ISOLAGEN AND FDA REACH AGREEMENT ON PHASE III PROTOCOL DESIGN The Company has reached an agreement with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the design of its Phase III pivotal study protocol for the use of Isolagen(TM) Therapy for the treatment of wrinkles.

	NAIL CARE MYTHS AND FACTS When it comes to caring for your nails, many of the tips that you’ve taken for granted over the years may in fact be myths that can damage your nails.

	DERMATOLOGISTS GIVE MORE THAN LIP SERVICE TO COMMON AND UNCOMMON LIP AND MOUTH PROBLEMS Our lips say a lot about us even before we say a word.

	ENCOURAGING A LIFETIME OF HEALTHY SKIN RIGHT FROM THE BEGINNING Whether washing the delicate skin of an infant or providing effective treatment for toddlers with eczema, there are numerous ways parents and dermatologists can work together to keep children’s skin clean, healthy and nourished.

	THE GENIE IN A BOTTLE: MAKING SENSE OF COSMECEUTICALS In a market that gives consumers more and more choices, how can you decide whether the ingredients in that bottle are right for you?

	HORMONES AND THE SKIN: THE ROLE HORMONES PLAY AS WE AGE Whether low or high, your hormones affect your skin, hair and nails as you age.

	SCITON SHOWCASES NEW PRODUCTS AND ITS NEW PROFRACTIONAL TECHNOLOGY IN SAN FRANCISCO Sciton also announced the immediate availability of the SkinTyte ST Accessory for skin tightening.

	STEADY GROWTH, DEMAND FOR INNOVATION LURE COMPETITORS TO SPECIALTY ACTIVES MARKET As consumer demand continues to grow for personal care products that help stave off the ravages of time, product innovations are supporting double-digit growth for the active ingredients that fulfill claims of anti-aging effects, particularly in facial treatments.

	COSMETIC SURGERY AND THE USE OF ANTIDEPRESSANT MEDICATION It has been proven that plastic surgery can improve self-esteem, but can it also act as a natural mood enhancer?

	U.S. COSMETIC SURGERY PRODUCT DEMAND TO REACH $2.4 BILLION IN 2010 Best opportunities are expected in nonsurgical procedures (such as injections, dermal resurfacing and microdermabrasion) due to consumer preferences for less invasive treatments.

	FOREIGNERS FLOCK TO BRAZIL FOR PLASTIC SURGERY, REPORTS BRAZILMAX.COM Women from the United States, Europe and other rich countries with high medical costs are flocking to have their tummy tucks and liposuctions done for less in places like Brazil, South Africa, Thailand, Mexico, Costa Rica and Argentina.

	COSMETIC DERMATOLOGIST INTRODUCES NEW ACNE SCAR TREATMENTS!! Multi-Lift Technique" exemplifies how important it is to treat each scar not with just one method but with with different modalities.

	ULTRASHAPE(TM) CONTOUR I FEATURED IN ASPS HOT TOPICS PANEL The UltraShape(TM) Contour I, the first non-invasive ultrasound solution for body contouring,...

	INSURANCE COMPANIES DENY MEDICALLY NECESSARY BREAST REDUCTIONS BASED ON RANDOM, UNPROVEN COVERAGE CRITERIA What if you couldn't perform daily activities, such as exercising or running with your children, because of overly large breasts that caused unending pain?

	CUTERA INTRODUCES LIMELIGHT LimeLight(TM), is the first programmable wavelength three-in-one device for skin rejuvenation, pigmented lesions and facial vascular lesions (including telangiectasia).

	NEW FACE OF PLAZAN SKIN CARE Thirty four-year-old Russian part time model and business woman, Oksana Strelnikova, will be the new face of Plazan skin care.

	READ MY LIPS: NOT ALL FILLERS ARE SAFE FOR LIP AUGMENTATION, REJUVENATION While injectable fillers can combat aging around the lips and mouth, not all are created equal – some can even lead to long-lasting complications, ...

	AQUEDUCT MEDICAL TO LAUNCH THE AQUECOOL(TM) RAPID RECOVERY SYSTEM(TM) FOR ENHANCED HEALING AFTER COSMETIC SURGERY AT PLASTIC SURGERY ANNUAL MEETING This continuous, controlled cooling helps to reduce swelling, bruising and pain

	NEW INSIGHT INTO SKIN-TANNING PROCESS SUGGESTS NOVEL WAY OF PREVENTING SKIN CANCER Findings from a study led by researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Children's Hospital Boston have rewritten science's understanding of the process of skin tanning ...

	SOLARSAFE UV MONITOR WRISTBAND LAUNCHES IN THE UNITED STATES A revolutionary product used throughout Europe and Australia is finally available in America: the SolarSafe UV Monitor wristband, a new patented way to monitor your exposure to sun and to help avoid sun damage.

	AMERICA'S STRIVECTIN-SD(R) VOTED BEST ANTI-WRINKLE CREAM IN FRANCE In a market known to be one of the most developed and discerning in the world -- the French spend more per head on cosmetic products than any other country...

	THE ULTIMATE MOMMY MAKEOVER: WOMEN PURSUING PLASTIC SURGERY AFTER PREGNANCY For today's women, sagging bodies no longer are an inevitable aftereffect of childbearing. More mothers are turning to plastic surgery to regain their figures when diet and exercise alone won't do the trick -- and talking openly about their procedures.

	PALOMAR MOVES FORWARD TO NEXT PHASE WITH GILLETTE FOR HOME USE LIGHT-BASED HAIR REMOVAL DEVICE OFFICE Professional light-based hair removal treatments are among the most popular cosmetic treatments offered today with millions of treatments performed each year.

	ALLERGAN, INC. ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF JUVEDERM(TM) ULTRA AND JUVEDERM(TM) ULTRA PLUS Allergan, Inc., the maker of BOTOX(R) Cosmetic (Botulinum Toxin Type A), today announced it is launching its 'next-generation' hyaluronic acid dermal filler products, JUVEDERM(TM) ULTRA and JUVEDERM(TM) ULTRA PLUS,

	'STAR BUTTS' IS UNVEILED AT LOCAL NYC PLASTIC SURGEONS New York City Cosmetic Surgeon is holding a news conference to unveil and demonstrate "Star Butts" in which patients can make their rear similar to some of today's most desirable starlets.

	INDUSTRY LEADERS, ANALYSTS FORECAST COSMETIC PLASTIC SURGERY MARKET Plastic surgery industry leaders and analysts will offer the latest data regarding trends, innovations and forecasts for the high-profile cosmetic plastic surgery market on Monday, Oct. 9, in San Francisco at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) Industry Forum.

	PORTRAIT(R) PLASMA SKIN REGENERATION Portrait(R) Plasma PSR3 Receives FDA Clearance for "Treatment of Non-facial Wrinkles".

	SURGERY CAN HELP REPAIR THE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL IMPACTS OF BREAST ASYMMETRY The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) announced today that teens with asymmetrical or unevenly shaped breasts should be aware that their breasts can be corrected using common surgical procedures.

	NEARLY 20% OF THE POPULATION ASPIRES TO HAVE COSMETIC SURGERY IN THE FUTURE, DO YOU? The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) is announcing the results of its 2006 Consumer Perception Survey.

	Q-MED: Q-MED'S FIRST PRODUCT IN THE FIELD OF BODY AUGMENTATIONS, MACROLANE, APPROVED IN EUROPE MACROLANE is an esthetic treatment for the correction of body concave deformities, for example asymmetries after liposuction.

	SUNSCREENS CAN DAMAGE SKIN, RESEARCHERS FIND Filters in sunscreens that keep out ultraviolet radiation can generate compounds that attack skin cells, say UCR chemists

	PAINLESS PPX(TM) HAIR REMOVAL TREATMENT HELPS ELIMINATE SHAVING, WAXING &AMP; PAINFUL LASER TREATMENTS (OUCH!) For those of you who have suffered through painful waxing sessions to remove back or underarm hair, relief is in sight.

	EARRINGS: MUST-HAVE FASHION ACCESSORY OR HEALTH HAZARD? Earlobe tears are a common problem facing dermasurgeons.

	UNDER AGED, UNDER INFORMED Whether it's a 16-year-old girl requesting laser hair removal, or a 14-year-old boy receiving Botox injections for excessive sweating, any cosmetic procedure is still a medical process and should be treated as such,...

	BODY CONTOURING WITH LIPOPLASTY Lipoplasty is currently the most popular cosmetic surgical procedure in the United States.

	ENDOSCOPIC FACE LIFTING TECHNIQUES A HOT TOPIC AT EXCLUSIVE FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY CONFERENCE Endoscopic face lifting allows surgeons to lift portions of the face and brow through small incisions made just inside the hairline above the forehead, using an endoscope and instruments the size of a drinking straw,...

	FACIAL REJUVENATION, INCLUDING FACELIFT, BROWLIFT, AND LASER SURGERY There's been huge progress made in facial rejuvenation techniques since the days of the old stretched-out sort of facelift.

	BOTOX OFFERS AN ADDITIONAL TOOL IN PREVENTING THE FORMATION OF BAD SCARS A Botox injection prevents muscle movement from wrinkling the wound site, allowing for a flat surface for healing and leaving a smoother final scar.

	MINIMALLY INVASIVE PROCEDURE RESTORES SAGGING FACIAL SKIN WITHOUT HEAVY LIFTING Now there is a technique that can provide many of the same advantages of a facelift without the downtime and risks.

	COSMETIC PROCEDURES WOMEN WANT AND SHOULD HAVE The face is not the only area of the body where cosmetic procedures should be considered...

	'THE AGING FACE' CONFERENCE TO HIGHLIGHT THE LATEST TREATMENTS AND TECHNOLOGIES IN FACIAL REJUVENATION, AUGUST 17-20 Many of the leading plastic, facial plastic, eye plastic surgeons, dermatologists and laser specialists in the United States are scheduled to present the most up-to-date findings in facial rejuvenation.

	PLUMP UP THE VOLUME With the advent of new filler substances and quick procedures with minimal downtime, lip enhancements have gained in popularity.

	ALDERM N.A. ANNOUNCES FDA CLEARANCE FOR THE MED SCULP CELLULITE REDUCTION SYSTEM Med Sculpt is a revolutionary system for non-invasive cellulite treatment.

	FZIOMED LAUNCHES NEW LARESSE(TM) DERMAL FILLER IN EUROPE Laresse is not made from HA so it has no bacterial or animal components, no cross-linking chemicals, and no gel particles. It's a pure, ultra-smooth gel that can be used to shape facial contours and reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles.

	LUMENIS ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF ACTIVEFX(TM) - A SINGLE TREATMENT PROCEDURE FOR EFFECTIVE SKIN REJUVENATION The ActiveFX procedure can be used to treat fine lines, wrinkles, skin laxity, discoloration (e.g., freckles, "age spots," etc.), and other effects of aging and sun damage.

	ZARS PHARMA ANNOUNCES FDA APPROVAL OF A TOPICAL LOCAL ANESTHETIC PEEL (LIDOCAINE AND TETRACAINE) 7%/7% The approved product will be used to locally anesthetize intact skin before various superficial dermatological procedures such as dermal filler procedures, pulsed dye laser therapy, facial laser resurfacing, and laser- assisted tattoo removal.

	MEDSURGE ADVANCES INTRODUCES THE CLEARCONCEPT(TM) ACNE TREATMENT PROCESS; NEW THERAPY COMBINES MICRODERMABRASION, LIGHT AND LASER, AND COSMECEUTICALS TO DELIVER CLEARER SKIN WITHOUT ANTIBIOTICS IN MOST CASES A clearCONCEPT physician assesses each patient and recommends a customized treatment plan to deliver optimal results.

	KATE BECKINSALE REVEALS HER RACY SIDE IN THE JULY ISSUE OF ALLURE ON NEWSSTANDS NOW To help women determine what's right for them, in the July issue of Allure, experts weigh in on everything from a pill containing such trendy ingredients as fish oil and ginkgo biloba to more aggressive strategies that attack the problem with heat, light, or massage.

	BAND-AID MINI-LIFT This minimally invasive approach is designed to improve the jowl and jawline for a younger and fresher look...

	DERMASURGEONS WELCOME NEW FILLER PRODUCT Juvederm, a hyaluronic acid dermal filler, is a gel that is injected into the skin to soften lines around the mouth, fill wrinkles from the edge of the nose to the corners of the mouth, repair scarring and enhance lips.

	ALLERGAN ANNOUNCES FDA APPROVAL OF JUVEDERM(R) GEL FAMILY OF PRODUCTS FOR THE TREATMENT OF FACIAL WRINKLES AND FOLDS Juvederm(R)'s proprietary, technologically advanced formulations result in a smooth, natural look and contain the highest concentration of non-animal and cross-linked hyaluronic acid of any dermal filler currently available.

	HAVE SCIENTISTS ACCIDENTALLY DISCOVERED THE ANSWER TO HAIR LOSS? Their discovery was made while applying a synthetically formulated compound, Copper Peptide, to severe wound areas on several patients.

	THE APPEARANCE OF YOUR HANDS CAN REVEAL YOUR AGE, STUDY FINDS Want to know a person's real age? Just look at their hands, reports a study

	BUY A PATIENT LOSE YOUR LICENSE Medical marketers are selling patients and the cost for California doctors could be a $50,000 fine, or prison time.

	NEW, MINIMALLY INVASIVE NECK LIFT PROCEDURE FIXES PROBLEM FACE LIFTS The Reverse Neck Lift is a minimally invasive face lift surgery technique that corrects what is known as "cobra neck deformity" and hanging neck skin (or a turkey gobbler.)

	MICRODENTAL IDENTIFIES TOP COSMETIC DENTISTRY TRENDS AT THIS YEAR'S AACD SHOW; NEW PRODUCTS AND TRENDS EMERGE AT COSMETIC DENTISTRY'S STAR-STUDDED CONFERENCE Cosmetic dentistry is more popular than ever and continues to grow. The demand for cosmetic dentistry has increased due in large part to a shift in the industry toward direct-to-consumer marketing.

	BRAVA INTRODUCES THE BRAVA SPORT BREAST ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM The Brava Sport and the Brava Starter System are clinically proven devices that grow a woman's breast tissue by applying gentle tension to the body.

	THE TRUTH ABOUT EYEBROW TRANSPLANTS Eyebrows are one of the most important defining characteristics of the face. Often you don't even realize the full impact that eyebrows make until you see a person without them.

	NEW ADVANCEMENTS IN RECOVERY TOOLS SHORTENS PLASTIC SURGERY PATIENTS HEALING TIME The Autologous Platelet Gel is being used in cosmetic surgery procedures today to minimize bruising, swelling and reducing the likelihood of complications after surgery.

	SUNPILL(TM) MARKS A SCIENTIFIC BREAKTHROUGH IN SUN PROTECTION; NEW SUN PROTECTION PILL HELPS DEFEND THE SKIN FROM UV RAYS AT THE CELLULAR LEVEL SunPill(TM) is an herbal supplement that works from the inside out to help counter the effects of sun damage to the skin and photo aging, most commonly occurring as wrinkles.

	THE NEW TREND IS COSMETIC NON-SURGERY AND THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGEONS IS LEADING THE CHARGE Age reversal in a syringe has become very popular.

	LIPFUSION(TM) NAMED 2006 CEW INSIDER'S CHOICE BEAUTY WINNER LipFusion(TM), a breakthrough phenomenon in lip enhancement, has been recognized with the industry's highest honor, taking home a CEW [Cosmetic Executive Women] Beauty Insider's Choice Award for best in category, Lip Treatment $12 and Over.

	PORTRAIT SKIN REGENERATION Portrait stimulates remodeling of the skin's architecture, replacing old damaged collagen with significant amounts of new collagen...

	PATIENTS POSITIVELY WEIGH IN ON LIPOSUCTION Liposuction is one of the most satisfying procedures for patients and most effective at eliminating localized fat,...

	COSMETIC DENTAL PROCEDURES SOMETIMES COVER UP THE PROBLEM It looks easy on television. Cosmetic surgery quickly fixes wrinkles and reshapes the body.

	FT LAUDERDALE COSMETIC SURGERY EXPO A HUGE SUCCESS; NEW EVENTS ADDED FOR DALLAS AND ANAHEIM The two-day event brought local physicians, surgeons, and service providers together to educate the public on the many options available to them in the Cosmetic enhancement world.

	ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS HELP PATIENTS PUT THEIR BEST FOOT FORWARD. TECHNIQUES TO BATTLE BUNIONS AND FIX FLATFEET Conditions such as bunions and flatfeet can be extremely cumbersome and painful if not treated correctly, and may compromise mobility.

	THERMAGE INTRODUCES INNOVATIVE ONLINE PRACTICE MARKETING PROGRAM TO CUSTOMERS Thermage is introducing Thermage PatientBuilder.com, a first in category on-line marketing resource.

	MERIDIAN CO., LTD.: LIPO-LASER STUDY SHOWS POSITIVE RESULTS IN PHYSICIAN SPONSORED STUDY The areas treated included the abdominal region in 8 clients, upper arms in 1 client and the thighs of the remaining client.

	AAFPRS BRINGS LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY TO LAS VEGAS The Educational and Research Foundation for the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) presents its 9th International Symposium of Facial Plastic Surgery on May 1-4, 2006,...

	CLINICAL STUDY PROVES RADIESSE(TM) FACIAL FILLER DELIVERS LONGER LASTING CORRECTION OF NASOLABIAL FOLDS The results showed the aesthetic improvement of the nasolabial fold treated with Radiesse was significantly greater than the nasolabial fold treated with Restylane...

	LIPODISSOLVE TREATMENTS NEED REGULATION, MORE STUDY The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) announced the commencement of a double-blind placebo study of mesotherapy

	ADVANCES IN WOUND HEALING AND SURGICAL SCAR REDUCTION There are two new products, that hold promise in surgical scar prevention and wound closure. Juvista and Insorb...

	AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGEONS PREPARE FOR THE COMEBACK OF SILICONE GEL BREAST IMPLANTS The course is designed to update plastic surgeons on the use of silicone gel implants, which could become widely available this year if the FDA restrictions on their use are lifted.

	BODY CONTOURING WITHOUT SURGERY Panelists will discuss three potential non-invasive alternatives to surgical body contouring: mesotherapy (Lipodissolve), Thermage (Thermacool or Thermalift) and LipoSonix.

	SCITON INTRODUCES PRO-V(TM) FOR ENDOVENOUS LASER TREATMENT OF THE GREAT SAPHENOUS VEIN The Pro-V is a very safe and effective system for treating saphenous insufficiency and compares favorably to other systems being used, and has the ability to treat the vein at lower treatment levels.

	CANDERM PHARMA INTRODUCES EVOLENCE(TM), A LONG LASTING, NATURAL, COLLAGEN-BASED FILLER, TO THE CANADIAN MARKET Proven in clinical trials to last at least 12 months, it will revitalise appearance and bring back structure of a younger skin.

	FREE-ELECTRON LASER TARGETS FAT Fat may have finally met its match: laser light.

	NEW SURVEY SUGGESTS ADULTS WITH ACNE SCARRING FACE A DISADVANTAGE AT WORK AND PLAY Adults with acne scarring encounter significant prejudice at both work and play according to a new survey presented at the 26th annual scientific meeting of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) in Boston, MA.

	ELIZABETH ARDEN, INC. SIGNS EXCLUSIVE FRAGRANCE AGREEMENT WITH MARIAH CAREY; AGREEMENT MARKS THE WORLD-RENOWNED MUSIC STAR'S ENTRANCE INTO THE BEAUTY INDUSTRY Mariah will be personally involved in all aspects of product development, packaging and marketing.

	MENTOR SUBMITS PRE-MARKET APPROVAL APPLICATION FOR CONTOUR PROFILE GEL BREAST IMPLANT PRODUCTS Their shape more closely imitates the natural breast, and would allow surgeons and their cosmetic and reconstructive patients to have more choices for breast surgery.

	THERMAGE(R) INTRODUCES NEW EYE AREA PROCEDURE AT THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR LASER MEDICINE AND SURGERY MEETING IN BOSTON This new procedure allows physicians to reduce hooding, improve texture, tone and smoothness of the eye area, and soften fine lines and crow's feet.

	ADVANCED AESTHETICS INSTITUTE SELECTS SALT-A-PEEL(TM) MACRODERMABRASION THERAPY BY INTEGREMED FOR SAFE, HEALTHY SKIN REJUVENATION This therapy uses water-soluble, non-toxic salt -- not an artificially created chemical substance -- to safely, gently draw impurities from the skin.

	NEW STUDIES SHOW TOPICAL GLUCOSAMINE TARGETS PIGMENT OVERPRODUCTION ...series of studies presented at the 64th American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) meeting indicates that a topical version of the supplement has effects on skin – with the particular ability to normalize pigment overproduction in skin cells damaged by UV radiation exposure.

	ANGIOTECH ANNOUNCES LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN SURGICAL SPECIALTIES CORPORATION AND COLLAGEN MATRIX TECHNOLOGIES INC. FOR DERMALOGEN(TM) INJECTABLE DERMAL FILLER PRODUCTS It addresses the facial contour defects that cannot be treated effectively either with laser-resurfacing or face lift surgery.

	RELIANT TECHNOLOGIES ANNOUNCES FDA CLEARANCE OF THE FRAXEL(R) LASER FOR THE TREATMENT OF ACNE AND SURGICAL SCARS; PHYSICIANS REPORT FRACTIONAL LASER RESURFACING ACHIEVES DRAMATIC IMPROVEMENT Until now, facial scarring has been difficult to treat with even the most aggressive topical and abrasive therapies.

	INJECTION OF SYNTHETIC POLYMER MAY IMPROVE FACIAL WASTING SYNDROME ASSOCIATED WITH HIV Facial injections of polylactic acid, a synthetic biodegradable polymer, may help improve the debilitating facial lipoatrophy (loss of fat in the face)...

	STUDIES SHOW CELLULEAN MICRONIZES FAT AND CELLULITE IN WOMEN Clinical trial-study results: 78% of legs treated with Cellulean cellulite treatment showed significant reduction in size of up to 2 inches, with the equivalent fat loss of up to 355 grams of fat per thigh.

	MENTOR SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH NIADYNE FOR DISTRIBUTION OF SCIENCE-BASED SKIN RESTORATION COSMECEUTICAL PRODUCTS Niadyne's innovative NIA 24(TM) line of science-based cosmeceutical products is used to improve and restore the healthy appearance of the skin.

	HELIX BIOMEDIX AND GRANT INDUSTRIES ANNOUNCE SUCCESSFUL HUMAN PANEL TEST FOR NEW ACNE SOLUTION The acne solution, Granactive(TM), combines Helix BioMedix's proprietary Oligopeptide- 10 with salicylic acid and Grant's Invisiskin(TM), an ingredient used to enhance delivery of bioactive compounds.

	LEADING DERMATOLOGIST CONDUCTING CLINICAL TRIAL WITH RADIESSE Kenneth Beer, MD announces initiation of a clinical trial to measure the effectiveness of Radiesse for the treatment of facial descent.

	KEY LASER INSTITUTE INJECTS NEW LIFE INTO TIRED EYES The latest research in aesthetic medicine has found that Restylane is an effective way to treat the under-eye area and add volume and fullness to the cheeks and eyebrows.

	COSMETIC PLASTIC SURGERY PATIENTS CHOSE NEEDLE OVER KNIFE There has been continued growth in minimally-invasive cosmetic plastic surgery procedures with 8.4 million performed in 2005.

	DRAMATIC RISE IN ETHNIC PLASTIC SURGERY IN 2005 The number of ethnic patients who chose to enhance their appearance or minimize the signs of aging through cosmetic plastic surgery took a substantial jump in 2005

	'FRINGE' PLASTIC SURGERY PROCEDURES MORE HYPE THAN REALITY, ASPS SAYS; FEWER THAN 800 VAGINAL REJUVENATION PROCEDURES IN 2005 Vaginal rejuvenation, pectoral implants, buttock implants and calf augmentation have been touted in the media recently as the "hot" new procedures taking plastic surgery by storm.

	10.2M COSMETIC PLASTIC SURGERY PROCEDURES IN 2005-UP 11 PCT., RECONSTRUCTIVE PLASTIC SURGERY STEADY AT 5.4M PROCEDURES, SAYS ASPS More than 10.2 million cosmetic plastic surgery procedures were performed in the United States in 2005, up 11 percent from 2004,

	NEWLY DISCOVERED SMALL MOLECULES&QUOT;SUPERACTIVATE&QUOT; BOTOX In some cases, the study noted, the activation power of the new molecules was as much as fourteen-fold, the greatest increase in activation ever reported for a protease;

	GAUNITZ GRANTED EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS TO MARKET PROVEN HAIR REGROWTH LASER It is engineered to put extraordinarily powerful technology into the hands of those individuals wanting to grow a fuller, healthier head of hair.

	COAPT SYSTEMS LAUNCHES SURGIWIRE INCISIONLESS DISSECTOR This product will enable us to address the needs of patients who desire the removal of deep skin defects, such as wrinkles between the brow, the creases that run between the nose and mouth, and facial scars, with only a few needle punctures

	ALLERGAN, THE MAKERS OF BOTOX(R), RECEIVE UK APPROVAL FOR VISTABEL FOR COSMETIC USE FOR THE TREATMENT OF GLABELLAR LINES (Vertical 'Frown' Lines Between the Brows)

	THE GLOBAL DRUG MARKET FOR DERMATOLOGICAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH AGEING AND LIFESTYLE WAS ESTIMATED AT US$1.8 BILLION IN 2005 The objectives of this report are to provide a detailed analysis of the global image dermatology drug market.

	USING MAKEUP TO COVER A SEVERE FACIAL BLEMISH MAY NOT IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF A WOMAN'S LIFE It did not matter how severe or what kind of blemish she had, whether it was a case of severe acne, a noticeable facial scar or pronounced dark spots covering the face.

	REVOLUTIONARY SKIN CARE TECHNOLOGY REINVENTS WRINKLE REDUCTION Portrait skin regeneration is a dramatic leap forward in the science of beauty. It is a plasma energy technology never before used in the cosmetic field.

	FACE-TO-FACE WITH ROSACEA Many individuals who are struggling with redness, pimples and visible blood vessels on their face may incorrectly diagnose their condition as acne, sunburn or sensitive skin.

	PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY IS LIGHTING THE WAY FOR MEDICAL AND COSMETIC TREATMENTS For the millions of people who suffer from acne, sun damage or even worse, skin cancer, there is a light of hope – photodynamic therapy or PDT.

	FADING FROM SIGHT: NEW ADVANCES TO MINIMIZE SURGICAL SCARS Though a natural part of the body’s healing process, scars can be unsightly reminders which make people feel self-conscious, particularly if the scar is located on exposed skin.

	RESULTS OF LARGE PHASE IV STUDY SHOW DIFFERIN(R) (ADAPALENE GEL) GEL, 0.1% WORKS WELL IN COMBINATION WITH SYSTEMIC OR OTHER TOPICAL AGENTS Differin(R) Gel 0.1% is a topical retinoid preparation that, when combined with other acne products, dramatically improves the efficacy of an acne regimen.

	CSMG TECHNOLOGIES ANNOUNCES SUCCESSFUL TISSUE WELDING FOR COSMETIC SURGERIES IN UKRAINE The surgery time is reduced by half, and healing time is twice as fast using the tissue welding technology.

	MOISTURIZERS DO MORE THAN JUST SOFTEN YOUR SKIN Now more than ever, there are moisturizers available to meet almost all of your skin’s needs.

	THE RIGHT FILLER IS KEY TO SUCCESSFUL TREATMENT Wrinkle fillers, commonly known as fillers, can give the skin back its plumped up, youthful appearance,...

	CUTERA DEBUTS TITAN V AND TITAN XL TO DERMATOLOGY COMMUNITY AND PROMOTES PODIUM PRESENTATIONS AT AAD With a larger spot size, clinicians can perform procedures twice as fast and treat larger body areas.

	NEW HEAD-TO-HEAD STUDY SHOWS LONGER DURATION OF EFFECT AND GREATER PATIENT SATISFACTION WITH BOTOX(R) COSMETIC COMPARED TO DYSPORT(R) A new study comparing the efficacy and tolerability of two different formulations of botulinum toxin type A has shown that,...

	INAMED'S PHASE 3 STUDY RESULTS FOR JUVEDERM(TM) TO BE PRESENTED AT THE 64TH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY The Juvederm dermal filler Phase 3 data shows superior efficacy and duration of effect versus Zyplast(R) (cross-linked bovine collagen)

	THERMAGE(R) RECEIVES REGULATORY CLEARANCE IN CANADA FOR OFF-FACE PROCEDURES New Larger ThermaTip(TM) Increases Procedure Appeal for Off-Face Indications

	PLASTIC SURGEONS COUNTDOWN FIRST FULL FACIAL TRANSPLANTATION Even after news of the first partial facial transplantation performed in France spread around the world, plastic surgeons have continued to research how to make the first full facial transplantation a reality.

	NEW FIRST-OF-ITS KIND REPORT SHOWS BOTOX(R) COSMETIC MAY PREVENT DEVELOPMENT OF FACIAL LINES A new case report comparing the appearance of facial lines in identical twins,...

	POTENTIAL ASSOCIATION BETWEEN SKIN CANCER CREAM AND IMPROVEMENTS OF PREMATURELY AGED SKIN Results from a new study show that Aldara (imiquimod) Cream, 5%, a topical skin cancer treatment, improved the structure and appearance of prematurely aged skin, including fine lines, wrinkles, dyspigmentations and texture.

	FRAXEL(R) LASER TREATMENT TAKES CENTER STAGE AT THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY'S (AAD) ANNUAL MEETING IN SAN FRANCISCO The Fraxel(R) Laser has come of age with widespread professional acceptance for correcting various skin conditions - from wrinkles and scars(a) to melasma and uneven pigmentation on and off the face.

	ANIKA THERAPEUTICS RECEIVES CE MARK FOR ITS REDEFYNE(TM) COSMETIC TISSUE AUGMENTATION PRODUCT REDEFYNE is an injectable soft tissue filler for facial wrinkles, scar remediation and lip augmentation.

	WOMEN'S SELF-IMAGE AND SEXUAL SATISFACTION INCREASE AFTER COSMETIC SURGERY Women who undergo common elective cosmetic surgery procedures not only feel better about their bodies, but also have higher degrees of satisfaction with their sex lives, including ability to orgasm.

	COALITION APPLAUDS BILL TO REPEAL COSMETIC SURGERY TAX The Coalition to Stop Medical Taxes applauds the introduction of a bill (A2282) to repeal New Jersey’s tax on cosmetic surgery procedures.

	HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS, A SMOKING GUN IN PLASTIC SURGERY, SAYS ASPS Many of these "harmless" supplements could cause dangerous side effects during plastic surgery, reports a study in February's Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(r), the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

	CYNOSURE INTRODUCES AFFIRM(TM) SKIN REJUVENATION DEVICE A multi-energy system for skin rejuvenation, including treatments for wrinkles, skin texture and discoloration.

	OBAGI ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF THREE CLINICAL STUDIES ON A NOVEL BENZOYL PEROXIDE FORMULATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF ACNE Obagi Medical Products, Inc. (Obagi) announced today that they will present three clinical posters on a novel Benzoyl Peroxide (BPO) formulation for the treatment of P. Acnes

	BIOMARKERS MAY HONE ANTI-AGING THERAPIES Vanderbilt University Medical Center investigators have identified new molecular indicators — or "biomarkers" — of aging in the skin that could be used to evaluate anti-aging therapies.

	ACNE HEALTHEUNIVERSE FOCUSES RESEARCH TO BE FIRST TO COMMERCIALIZE NON-EMBRYONIC STEM CELL USE IN THE $15 BILLION PLASTIC, RECONSTRUCTIVE, AND COSMETIC SURGERY MARKET Cosmetic surgery can be performed with stem-cell generated natural tissues instead of synthetic implants.

	WISCONSIN SCIENTISTS FIND A WAY TO MAKE HUMAN COLLAGEN IN THE LAB Commonly, it is employed in plastic surgery to augment the lips and cheeks of starlets and others seeking perpetual youth.

	DESPITE RISKS, ADULTS NOT SHYING AWAY FROM COSMETIC SURGERY AND OTHER TREATMENTS In an era of rising out-of-pocket costs for healthcare, a small but slightly increasing minority of U.S. adults are opting for expensive invasive cosmetic treatments that are not always covered by medical insurance, according to the results of a new Wall Street Journal Online/Harris Interactive Health-Care Poll.

	METVIX PDT IN ACNE: NEW STUDY PUBLISHED IN BRITISH JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY The study is a blinded, randomized, and controlled trial comparing Metvix PDT to an untreated control group for the treatment of moderate to severe facial acne in 36 patients with acne. The results showed a 68% reduction in inflammatory lesions in the Metvix group, and no change in the control group.

	COVALON RECEIVES FDA APPROVAL FOR COVACLEAR AG It is the only hydrated collagen-based silver ion-releasing dressing in the marketplace. A moist wound healing environment is known to improve the healing process and reduce scarring.

	CUTERA EXPANDS ITS TITAN OFFERING TO INCLUDE FASTER TREATMENTS AND ENHANCED VISIBILITY Cutera, Inc.(R), a leading provider of laser and other light-based aesthetic systems for practitioners worldwide, today announced two new offerings,...

	MEDISPA POSITION PAPER URGES WATCHFULNESS TO PHYSICIANS AND CONSUMERS The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery has released a white paper to its members and public concerning medical spas, a growing trend in cosmetic surgery.

	ADVANCES IN SCAR CARE: TREATING HYPERTROPHIC SCARS AND KELOIDS Hypertrophic scars are elevated scars that do not extend beyond the boundary of the traumatic or surgical wound. Keloid scars are those scars that extend beyond the original injury and invade normal skin areas.

	SECOND PATENT ISSUED TO SKINVISIBLE FOR ITS NOVEL POLYMER DELIVERY VEHICLE When topically applied, these formulated products adhere to the skin's outer layers, forming a protective bond, resisting wash-off, and delivering targeted levels of therapeutic or cosmetic skincare agents to the skin.

	LIPO-LASER STUDY Meridian Co., Ltd. announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Dr. R.A. Chubaty for the study of the effects of the Lipo-Laser on subdermal adipose (fat) tissue.