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	ARTES MEDICAL BEGINS QUALIFICATION OF U.S. MANUFACTURING OF ARTEFILL; COMPANY TAKES SIGNIFICANT NEXT STEP TOWARD FINAL FDA APPROVAL ArteFill is a permanent injectable wrinkle filler used to correct smile lines or naso-labial folds.

	CYNOSURE RECEIVES NEW FDA CLEARANCE FOR TRIACTIVE(TM) LASERDERMOLOGY(SM) SYSTEM Cynosure, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of cosmetic and medical lasers, announced today that it has received a new FDA clearance for the TriActive LaserDermology System, a laser-based system for treating cellulite.

	THE FIRST COSMETIC BREAKTHROUGH FOR SERIOUS DARK CIRCLES ... HYLEXIN(TM) Do you have serious dark circles ... not the kind that pop up in the morning and are gone by breakfast, but the serious dark circles that stay around forever ... then you want to hear about Hylexin(TM) -- the first formula specifically developed to address the underlying cause of serious dark circles.

	PRICE OF PEDICURE MAY INCLUDE VIRAL INFECTIONS - DR. CAROLYN SIEGAL OFFERS TIPS FOR SAFE PEDICURE EXPERIENCE Salons and spas featuring nail services are rapidly growing into a billion dollar industry. In fact, 24 percent of Americans use pedicures as part of their regular foot care regimen,...

	THE MAY 2005 ISSUE OF GOOD HOUSEKEEPING MAGAZINE, ON NEWSSTANDS NOW, HAS NAMED FROWNIES® FACIAL PATCHES THE "EASIEST WRINKLE REDUCER." H says, "These stick-ons (Frownies) help pull skin taut so that your wrinkles will look a little smoother over time. Put them on before you go to bed…and you’ll emerge with fewer lines on your face.

	TARGET: EYE - TREATMENT OF FINE LINES AROUND EYE AREA USING PEN-LIKE PROBE DELIVERS IMMEDIATE RESULT Using a pen-like probe with a frequency of 0.3 to 30 Hz generated from galvanic, macro and micro currents with an ionizable serum delivers results in the treatment of fine lines and wrinkles around the eye area.

	NEW FDA APPROVED ERCHONIA LASER REVOLUTIONIZES LIPOSUCTION The painless laser treatment is administered a few minutes prior to liposuction, and works by liquefying the fat. As a result, fat removal is made easier and quicker, and there is less post-op pain and bruising, with a speedier recovery time.

	EXTREME MAKEOVER PUTS ORTHOGNATHIC SURGERY FRONT AND CENTER A young Californian named Katie underwent orthognathic surgery to correct a protruding jaw in January. So far, 10 million people have seen the striking results of her surgery.

	SKIN ANALYSIS PREDICTS OUR FACIAL FUTURE; DIGITAL IMAGES HELP BEVERLY HILLS PHYSICIAN TO SAVE SKIN FROM RAPID AGING VISIA provides breakthrough digital high-resolution photographs and computer analysis of the skin's complexion, enabling clients to discover what issues may be causing additional signs of aging.

	SMOOTH AWAY YOUR WRINKLES WITHOUT SURGERY INTRODUCING VIBRATIONAL BEAUTY THERAPY People who want to look younger but don’t want surgery or injections are taking advantage of a new non-invasive facial rejuvenation treatment that uses small electrical impulses to stimulate the collagen production of the skin, dramatically reducing fine lines and wrinkles and improving skin tone.

	COSMETIC DERMATOLOGIST INVENTS REVOLUTIONARY HAIR THICKENER MADE OF TINY PARTICLES OF HUMAN HAIR Kerasome Real Hair Solutions is unlike any other product ever developed, because rather than merely giving the appearance of a fuller head of hair, the user actually has more hair on their head.

	MESOTHERAPY NOT PROVEN AS A SAFE ALTERNATIVE TO LIPOSUCTION; PLASTIC SURGEONS CAUTION AGAINST UNKNOWN DANGERS The allure of shedding unwanted pockets of fat with a series of simple injections, known as mesotherapy, sounds too good to be true -- and it just might be.

	QUIGLEY PHARMA'S FORMULA FOR IMPROVING SCAR APPEARANCE SHOWN TO BE EFFECTIVE IN DOUBLE-BLIND STUDY: PATENT PENDING FORMULA OUTPERFORMS TOP SELLING PRODUCT The Quigley Corporation (Nasdaq: QGLY) announced today that its Quigley Pharma Division had completed a double-blind placebo controlled study of its QR-340 Scar Formula.

	VIVID SIGNS WITH THE WII GROUP FOR A COLLECTION OF VIVID GIRL COSMETICS Vivid Entertainment Group has signed a licensing agreement with The WII Group of Deerfield Beach, Florida to produce and market a complete line of Vivid Girl make-up and skincare products. - X-Girl Cosmetics

	THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF COSMETIC SURGERY EXPRESSES OUTRAGE OVER FDA ADVISORY PANEL'S SILICONE BREAST IMPLANT RECOMMENDATIONS The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery is outraged over the latest decision by the advisory panel to the Food and Drug Administration to only approve the sale of silicone breast implants to board-certified plastic surgeons. This decision, which the Academy believes is without proper information or merit, has the potential to limit patient choice,...

	LATEST NON INVASIVE, NON SURGICAL SKIN TIGHTENING USING LATEST INFRARED LIGHT BASED TECHNOLOGY - TITAN The Titan Procedure is a safe, non-surgical process that uses an infrared light source to tighten skin and reverse the signs of aging. The Titan heats the dermis to cause collagen contraction while preserving the epidermis through continuous cooling. In addition, Titan can stimulate long-term collagen rebuilding that leaves patients with younger looking skin.

	PLASTIC SURGERY SOCIETIES APPLAUD FDA PANEL RECOMMENDATION THAT MENTOR'S SILICONE BREAST IMPLANTS BE APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS The FDA advisory panel's 7-2 vote today to recommend to the FDA that Mentor's silicone breast implants be approved with conditions is applauded by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS),...

	THE NEW FACE OF RACING: COSMETIC INDUSTRY LEADER STRIVECTIN-SD(R) SPONSORS TOP FUEL DRAGSTER AT SUMMITRACING.COM NATIONALS IN LAS VEGAS For the first time in NHRA history, a high-end skin-care product is sponsoring a Top Fuel dragster. StriVectin-SD®, the "stretch mark cream turned anti-wrinkle phenomenon(TM)," is the title sponsor of a nitro-fueled rail at the NHRA SummitRacing.com Nationals April 14-17 in Las Vegas.

	PLASTIC SURGERY SOCIETIES DISAPPOINTED, NOT SURPRISED BY "NON-APPROVABLE" RECOMMENDATION FOR INAMED SILICONE IMPLANTS&NBSP; An FDA advisory panel’s 5-to-4 decision today to deny American women the choice of Inamed silicone breast implants to is disappointing but not entirely surprising, said the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).

	RECORDING STARS LINE UP FOR NEW TV SHOW TO SUPPORT PROACTIV SOLUTION, AMERICA'S BEST-SELLING ACNE TREATMENT Jessica Simpson, Alicia Keys, Sean "P. Diddy" Combs, Vanessa Williams and a few surprise guests are among the numerous supporters featured in the brand's latest 30-minute show, which serves as a platform for famous faces to share their experiences with acne sufferers of all ages.

	MULTIPLE PLASTIC SURGERY PROCEDURES TO BE PERFORMED BEFORE A LIVE TV AUDIENCE A London TV crew will be broadcasting a live feed of the procedures via satellite to audiences all over the UK as part of a television show called "Plastic Surgery Live.

	CONTROL, SMOOTH AND SOOTHE THE BUMPY CELLULITE SEA - DR. HOWARD MURAD INTRODUCES 'THE CELLULITE SOLUTION' Dr. Howard Murad offers a scientifically proven solution to increase skin firmness by 78% and reduce the length of stretch marks by 47% -- taking that body back naturally, and non-surgically, in his new book The Cellulite Solution.

	BETTER TEETH AND FEWER WRINKLES: ISRAELI TECHNOLOGY PUTS COLLAGEN TO WORK - EVOLENCE All eyes are on ColBar's product, EVOLENCE, a uniquely formulated natural collagen injection for the correction of soft tissue contour deficiencies and deformities. Unlike current collagen treatments to eliminate wrinkles and facial lines, that require 3-6 injections per year, EVOLENCE maintains its aesthetic corrective effects for a period of at least 12 months,...

	PLASTIC SURGERY JUMPS THE POND Dr. Mayer will perform a new FDA-approved procedure called the ENDOTINE Cheek Lift which is ideal for patients ages 35-50 who are not looking for a radical makeover, but a more understated rejuvenation that brings them back 7-10 years.

	LIPOSUCTION: THE MOST POPULAR PLASTIC SURGERY PROCEDURE FROM RALEIGH TO BEVERLY HILLS Liposuction is a body contouring operation that requires not only an artist’s eye, but also the insight to determine which patients are likely to benefit from the procedure (and which specific areas of a patient’s body are appropriate for liposuction).

	VALEANT PHARMACEUTICALS EXPANDS KINERASE® AVAILABILITY TO HIGH-END RETAILER SEPHORA Valeant Pharmaceuticals International (NYSE:VRX) announced today that its Kinerase® brand of skin care products - previously only available through dermatologists, plastic surgeons and high-end spas - will be available directly to consumers through beauty retailer Sephora's 97 stores and on Sephora.com.

	OBAGI SYSTEM SUNSCREENS AWARDED THE SKIN CANCER FOUNDATION SEAL OF RECOMMENDATION Obagi Medical Products announced today that Obagi-C™ Rx System was awarded The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Seal of Recommendation for its C-SunGuard SPF 30 sunscreen.

	BREAST IMPLANT DECISIONS SHOULD BE BASED ON SCIENCE, NOT EMOTION, PLASTIC SURGERY ORGANIZATIONS TELL FDA FDA's Initial Comments Still Find No Link Between Silicone Implants and Systemic Disease

	STUDY PUBLISHED IN JOURNAL HEADACHE SHOWS BOTOX-R- MAY REDUCE THE FREQUENCY OF HEADACHES IN PATIENTS WITH A CHRONIC FORM OF MIGRAINE An exploratory study published today in the April 2005 issue of the journal Headache, which has been published on-line at the journal's web site, http://ahsnet.org/journal, shows that BOTOX(R) (botulinum toxin type A), when compared to placebo, significantly reduced the frequency of headache attacks in migraine patients suffering from chronic daily headache (CDH) - i.e., headaches and/or migraines that occur on 16 or more days each month.

	REMOVING VARICOSE VEINS FOR HEALTHY LEGS - IS IT COVERED? In today's age of beauty and fashion, men and women are seeking ways to eliminate the ugly varicose veins they tend to get with age, weight and heredity.

	MESOTHERAPY TREATMENTS MAKE CELLULITE MELT AWAY, JUST IN TIME FOR SUMMER The micro-injections consist of a combination of vitamins, conventional drugs and natural plant extracts, all FDA-approved, which are mixed specifically for every patient.

	E! TELEVISION NETWORK SHARES 500 YEAR OLD BEAUTY SECRET ALL. Ojon Hair Care products were divulged as one of the top 20 Beauty Secrets to the Stars on last night's Hollywood and Divine: Beauty Secrets Revealed on E! Television. A favorite of Demi Moore and Scarlett Johansson,...

	RESULTS FROM NATIONAL SURVEY OF BREAST AUGMENTATION PATIENTS CONFIRM DEMOGRAPHICS AND MOTIVATIONS Mentor Corporation, a leading supplier of medical products in the United States and internationally, today released results of a national online survey of breast augmentation surgery patients and women considering the surgery that revealed new insights about who is choosing breast implants and why they are choosing them.

	COSMECEUTICALS CONFERENCE COVERS NEW SCIENCE, TRENDS, PATENTS, CLAIMS AND GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES, JUNE 2-3, NEW YORK CITY Strategic Research Institute announces the 2nd Annual Cosmeceuticals forum scheduled to take place in New York City on June 2-3, 2005. The agenda offers an impressive line up of experts who will discuss a variety of new topics and trends including:...

	NEW SKIN TIGHTENING PROCEDURE FIGHTS WRINKLES AND PROVIDES YOUNGER LOOKING SKIN WITHOUT SURGERY Candela Corporation (NASDAQ: CLZR) announced today that its GentleYAG(R) laser now offers consumers "skin tightening" treatments adding to the laser's current applications for hair, leg and facial vein removal.

	RED RAINFOREST ENTERPRISES LAUNCHES FIRST PRODUCTZERADAN(TM) DESIGNED TO SOOTHE, SMOOTH, AND FLATTEN SCARS Greensboro, NC-based Red Rainforest Enterprises Inc. announces today the release of the company’s first product line, Zeradan(TM), a scar ointment cream formulated with silicone, natural ingredients and botanical extracts to soothe, smooth and flatten scars effectively.

	NOVEL COOLING OF MYDON Nd: YAG LASER IMPROVES TOLERABILITY, MINIMIZES SIDE EFFECTS IN TREATMENT OF LEG VEINS AND HAIR REMOVAL FOR ALL SKIN TYPES The innovative design of the MYDON handpiece allowed us to deliver higher therapeutic energy to the target chromophone, whether a hair follicle or blood vessel, with a relatively high degree of comfort and lack of epidermal damage.

	HAIRMAX LASER COMB Many long-term clinical research programs at international laser institutes have shown that bio-stimulation with cold-beam, low-level laser gives numerous positive effects to the skin and hair.

	PLASTIC SURGEON SCULPTS MENS’ CHESTS A 23-year-old MTV devotee – who has longed for a chest like the one on former body builder and current Golden State Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger – will get his wish on television, on Tuesday, April 12.

	VALEANT PHARMACEUTICALS SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH COURTENEY COX TO REPRESENT KINERASE SKIN CARE LINE Valeant Pharmaceuticals International today announced that it has signed an agreement with actress Courteney Cox to represent its Kinerase® line of skin care products in 2005.

	PAMELA ANDERSON IS THE NEXT SPOKESPERSON AND NEWEST FACE FOR THE M.A.C AIDS FUND'S VIVA GLAM V LIPSTICK ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN Anderson Joins A-List Team of Spokespeople, Christina Aguilera, Missy Elliott, Linda Evangelista and Chloe Sevigny to raise awareness and funds for people living with HIV/AIDS.

	TITAN CLINICAL STUDY TO BE PRESENTED AT ASLMS All treated samples show definitive signs of collagen denaturation." Denaturation is the process that results in thickening and shortening of the collagen fibers.

	MULTI-SPECIALTY EXPERT PANEL PRESENTS NEW THERMAGE(R) TREATMENT OPTIONS AT AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY ANNUAL MEETING A physician panel of cosmetic surgery experts presented the latest scientific advances in capacitive radiofrequency (RF) skin rejuvenation using the ThermaCool(TM) device at the 63rd annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology in New Orleans on February 19, 2005.

	HIGH-CHEM FOR HOT KISSES / DEGUSSA AS A SYSTEM SUPPLIER TO THE COSMETICS INDUSTRY Millions of women swooned, dabbed away a tear or two with their handkerchiefs and dreamed they were Scarlett O'Hara. The kissing scene with Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable is as fresh as today as it was then - the melodrama "Gone with the Wind" has entered the annals of movie history. There is no record of the lipstick the cool diva used during her affair with the lady-killer Rhett Butler in 1939.

	SHOW SOME SKIN: NEW SCITON LASER MAKES SUMMER SKIN PREPARATION FASTER, CHEAPER AND SAFER FOR PEOPLE OF ALL SKIN COLOUR The Sciton is a breakthrough broadband laser that allows us to dramatically remove hair almost 5 times faster than before," says Dr. John Goldhar.

	CYNOSURE'S NEWEST PULSED LIGHT SYSTEM PHOTOSILK PLUS(TM) TREATS MORE SKIN PER MINUTE The PhotoSilk Plus provides the technology to treat a variety of aesthetic therapies, including skin rejuvenation, hair removal, and removal of pigmented lesions and the blush of rosacea.

	STRIVECTIN-SD(R) THE STRETCH-MARK CREAM TURNED ANTI-WRINKLE PHENOMENON(TM) - INTRODUCES NEW EYE CREAM AT COSMPROF 2005 The American stretch-mark cream turned anti-wrinkle phenomenon, StriVectin-SD(R), is taking Europe by storm, rapidly setting sales records as it expands distribution across the continent.

	RELIANT TECHNOLOGIES ANNOUNCES FDA CLEARANCE OF FRAXEL LASER FOR SKIN RESURFACING; NEW FRACTIONAL SCIENCE OFFERS ``PROTECTED'' APPROACH TO RESTORE AGING AND SUN-DAMAGED SKIN Fraxel Laser Treatment (FLT) is the latest beauty breakthrough to restore aging and sun-damaged skin - pixel by pixel, spot by spot. It is the only laser device specially designed to resurface a fraction of skin at a time without breaking the skin's protective outer barrier.

	N.V. PERRICONE M.D. FLAGSHIP OPENS ON NEW YORK'S MADISON AVENUE Elegantly designed within a landmark building, the N.V. Perricone M.D. flagship will serve as a unique, interactive lifestyle center designed to educate the public about Dr. Perricone's integrative approach to health and beauty which is celebrated and embraced worldwide.

	ARTIFICIAL FINGERNAILS CAN LEAD TO INFECTIONS AND ALLERGIC REACTIONS Artificial nails have been a popular method of improving the cosmetic appearance of nails for decades. An individual can choose between plastic ("press-on") or sculptured ("acrylic") nails to esthetically enhance their nails.

	GLOBALMED TECHNOLOGIES SIGNS DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT FOR ASIA PACIFIC WITH LASER VAGINAL REJUVENATION INSTITUTE AND PHOTOMEDEX GlobalMed Technologies (Asia) Co., Inc. announced today that it has signed exclusive distribution agreements with Dr. David Matlock, founder of the Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation Institute of Los Angeles(R), and PhotoMedex, Inc, manufacturer of the LaserPro(R) diode laser device.

	PLASTIC SURGERY REALITY TELEVISION: IS IT REALLY REALITY Despite seeing enormous implants used for breast augmentation in programs like Dr. 90210 and The Swan, good Plastic Surgery doesn't look like surgery, it just looks good. Surgery of the face which consists mainly of removing (subtracting) skin and fat and pulling tissues tight will lead, in many instances, to a ‘skeletonized’ and therefore more aged (or "done") appearance.

	FACELIFT DIARIES OFFERS FORTHRIGHT, INTIMATE, PROFESSIONAL ADVICE ON COSMETIC SURGERY In The Facelift Diaries, clinician friends Jill Scharff and Jaedene Levy address questions like these with forthright, professional advice and intimate personal experience. They reveal what it’s really like to have a facelift. This guide explores all the angles, and gives personal diaries chronicling the authors’ own facelifts.

	LASER MEDICINE ANNUAL MEETING FOCUSES ON NEW RESEARCH, CLINICAL STUDIES AND TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES Breakthroughs in laser medicine and surgery will headline the 25th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) taking place on March 30 - April 3, 2005, at the Disney's Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, Florida.

	THERMAGE: SCIENCE OR FICTION Is there really such a thing as a non-surgical face-lift?

	PRODEJINE™ LS 9784 – A NATURAL AND EFFECTIVE ANTI-WRINKLE INGREDIENT Laboratoires Sérobiologiques (LS), the active ingredients business of Cognis Care Chemicals, used this year’s PCIA in Bangkok, Thailand, to launch ProDEJine™ LS 9784, a natural and highly effective anti-wrinkle ingredient derived from yeast. ProDEJine LS 9784 acts on the dermo-epidermal junction (DEJ) to improve the cohesion between the dermis and the epidermis, strengthening the structure of the skin.

	THE LS ARGAN PROGRAM – AN ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE APPROACH TO NATURAL ACTIVE INGREDIENTS Laboratoires Sérobiologiques (LS), the active ingredients business of Cognis Care Chemicals, is working in partnership with local community groups on its “LS Argan program”, which has now resulted in the development of three cosmetic actives ingredients derived from the argan tree.

	MASSIVE WEIGHT LOSS CONFERENCE IN DALLAS APRIL 1 - 2; PLASTIC SURGEONS, BARIATRIC SURGEONS DISCUSS OBESITY, MASSIVE WEIGHT LOSS & BODY CONTOURING TREATMENTS While massive weight loss surgery is increasingly becoming the treatment of choice for the morbidly obese, many patients are unaware that additional plastic surgery -– body contouring -– will likely be necessary to achieve their desired body shape.

	VAST POTENTIAL FOR COSMETICS AND TOILETRIES IN RUSSIA With booming value sales set to continue, Russia is the market to watch for international cosmetics and toiletries manufacturers, according to the latest research from Euromonitor International.

	PROMISING RESULTS REPORTED FOR HIV PATIENTS SUFFERING FROM FACIAL WASTING Physicians from leading plastic surgery and dermatology practices report positive results from HIV patients participating in a clinical trial of Radiesse(TM) synthetic injectable implant on facial wasting. Lipoatrophy, or facial wasting, is a condition caused by loss of fat tissue under the skin of the cheeks resulting in a gaunt appearance.

	MORE AMERICANS SEEKING COSMETIC SURGERY: 22 PERCENT INCREASE IN PROCEDURES IN 2004 Americans continue to turn to facial plastic surgery to enhance appearance and smooth the lines of time according to a recent study released by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS).

	MEDICIS AND INAMED AGREE TO MERGE; COMBINATION WILL CREATE A GLOBAL LEADER IN AESTHETICS PRODUCTS AND DERMATOLOGICAL MEDICINE WITH ANNUAL REVENUE IN EXCESS OF $700 MILLION Medicis and Inamed Corporation today jointly announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement to create a global leader in breast and facial aesthetics products and therapeutic dermatological medicine.

	NATURAL-APPEARING BREAST AUGMENTATION The two main factors that determine the appearance of the augmented breast are implant size and implant position. Choice of an implant size that exceeds the proportions of a woman’s body will result in a distinctly unnatural, or ‘done’, appearance. The second critical factor is implant position.

	AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY ISSUES STATEMENT ENDORSING THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION'S RECOMMENDATION TO RESTRICT TANNING BED USE The American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) today issued a statement endorsing the World Health Organization's (WHO) recommendation that no person under the age of 18 should use a tanning bed.

	REVITALISE YOUR LOOKS WITH RESTYLANE There are some things that no amount of make up can cover, in particular dull skin and tell tale ageing lines. Anti ageing creams may smooth the surface of the skin but facial lines occur at a much deeper level. Whether you want to banish those give away lines or simply freshen your looks, the answer lies in Restylane,...

	WHO'S BEEN NIPPED AND TUCKED? A TOP COSMETIC SURGEON REVEALS ALL! Laurence Kirwan MD FRCS is one of the world’s leading cosmetic surgeons. Now he lifts the lid on the world of cosmetic surgery in his new book, Cutting Edge, a candid and controversial publication that is certain to have celebrities quaking in their Manolos.

	DISFIGURED PATIENTS MAY BE FORCED TO FOREGO SURGERY; ASPS STATISTICS REPORT DROP IN RECONSTRUCTIVE PROCEDURES Increasing insurance company denials, restrictions on covered procedures and a new tactic of excluding specific procedures may be forcing some adults and children to live with painful medical conditions or disfigurement.

	TOTAL FACE REJUVENATION SYSTEM WITH NO DOWNTIME Vibraderm™ uses a patented vibrating surface that removes layers of damaged tissue, while increasing the production of collagen under the skin to reveal a rejuvenated appearance.

	9.2 MILLION COSMETIC PLASTIC SURGERY PROCEDURES IN 2004, UP 5 PERCENT; GROWTH PACES U.S. ECONOMY DESPITE REALITY TV FAD Reality TV shows are creating a greater public awareness of cosmetic surgery and may attribute to the growth in procedures, however, these shows have not caused a rampant increase.

	MASSIVE WEIGHT LOSS PATIENTS CREATE MASS APPEAL FOR BODY CONTOURING PROCEDURES More than 106,000 body contouring procedures were performed in 2004, up 77 percent over the last five years...

	HALF-MILLION COSMETIC PLASTIC SURGERY PROCEDURES FOR HISPANICS IN 2004 – UP 49% FROM 2000 Hispanics had nearly 553,000 cosmetic plastic surgery procedures in 2004, an increase of 49 percent from 2000 and a 7 percent increase from 2003...

	ARTES MEDICAL REPORTS ON U.S. ATTORNEY'S FINDINGS IN THE BEVERLY HILLS/SERRANO CASE; LIQUID SILICONE, NOT ARTECOLL, WAS USED ON PATIENTS Artes Medical, Inc., a privately held specialty pharmaceutical and medical device company, today reported that the U.S. Attorney's office found that Artecoll was not administered in the Beverly Hills/Serrano case, which was widely reported in December 2004, and it confirmed that a form of liquid silicone was used instead, which may have resulted in the reported adverse treatment effects.

	INAMED AND RIGHTFIELD SOLUTIONS TO OFFER WEB-BASED PATIENT EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR PATIENTS USING BREAST AESTHETIC AND LAP-BAND SYSTEM PRODUCTS ...announced today that the two companies will join forces to help hospitals, medical groups and physicians ensure that patients considering either breast or obesity surgery are more fully educated and informed about their medical procedures.

	WEB'S MOST POPULAR BEAUTY STORE ANNOUNCES PROFESSIONAL HAIR STRAIGHTENER Rated the best hair straightener on the market by US Salon editors and preferred by top hair stylists around the world, Sedu flat iron straightens, smoothes and tames frizzy or rebellious hair for long-lasting results.

	GLAMOUR MAGAZINE APRIL 2005: PERMANENT MAKEUP - SEXY OR SCARY BY CHRISTINE LENNON WEIGHS THE BENEFITS AND RISKS OF COSMETIC TATTOOING Glamour Magazine offers their 12 million readers an insight into the benefits and risks of the rapidly growing popularity of permanent eyeliner, brows and lipcolor.

	LOS ANGELES TURNS GREEN OVER NEW BEAUTY PEEL The Green Peel is an all natural deep peeling treatment that not only gives patients a more radiant complexion, but also is safe and free of any side effects.

	BREAST REDUCTION PROCEDURES ON THE RISE Having overly large breasts is often painful and uncomfortable. When the condition is left untreated, women may experience several medical concerns caused by the excess weight.

	MEDICAL COMMUNITY OF ILLINOIS URGES NO VOTE ON COSMETIC SURGERY TAX Doctors and Patients Testify about Proposed Legislation’s Ambiguity, Dangerous Precedent

	FDA APPROVES SALE OF CONTOUR THREADS™ FOR NECK LIFT Surgical Specialties Corporation today announced that the Contour Threads™ product is now approved for the neck indication of lifting and elevating tissue. This approval expands the products clinical indications to include the brow, mid-face and most recently, the neck area for fixating and elevating tissue.

	AGI DERMATICS 'BREAKTHROUGH' ANTI-AGING CREAM IS SINGLED OUT BY THREE MAJOR MEDIA OUTLETS -- CBS'S THE EARLY SHOW, PREVENTION MAGAZINE, AND DERMATOLOGY TIMES The Prevention Magazine article described Dimericine's impact: "In tests on humans who were extremely sensitive to sunlight, Dimericine reduced the incidence of skin cancer by a third and the number of precancers by two-thirds.

	LIPFUSION(TM): BEST SELLING LIP PLUMPER EARNS GOOD HOUSEKEEPING SEAL LipFusion uses a new, patented technology, that delivers revolutionary marine collagen to the lip tissue painlessly and instantly. The result is a remarkably fuller, softer, sexier mouth - finally a plumper that really plumps!

	BREAST IMPLANT WEB SITE LAUNCHED BY LEADING PLASTIC SURGERY SOCIETIES; THE MOST COMPLETE, OBJECTIVE, MEDICALLY GROUNDED RESOURCE FOR WOMEN INTERESTED IN BREAST SURGERY To help potential patients become fully informed about implants, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons today launched an informational Web site, www.breastimplantsafety.org.

	NEW CONTOUR THREADING TECHNIQUE AVAILABLE IN DALLAS, TEXAS IS A NON SURGICAL FACELIFT CALLED GENTLELIFT This revolutionary new facelift procedure uses Contour Threads™ to lift sagging placement of the brow and midface, to achieve natural looking results without any scarring.

	COSMETIC BOOT CAMP BOOTS NON-SPECIALISTS Cosmetic Boot Camp co-directors Dr. Kenneth Beer and Dr. Mary Lupo announce today their decision to restrict non-specialists and non-physicians from registering for this premier cosmetic dermatology program scheduled for Jackson Hole, WY, Aug. 11-13.

	NEW SOURCES OF HYALURONIC ACID PROVIDE HOPE FOR INCREASED AVAILABILITY E-Hyaluronicacid.com announced today that research continues into the purification of Hyaluronic acid from the vitreous humor of fish. This method is highly efficient and easier than derivation from rooster combs and other sources.

	DYING TO GO TO A SPA? SAFETY AND LICENSING CONSIDERATIONS WHEN VISITING A MEDISPA As spa-goers dive into their neighborhood spas and medical spa facilities some are finding that the latest in treatments are not what they expected. In fact, some are emerging from laser hair removal treatments, non-ablative skin rejuvenation and other medical grade spa services with scars to show for efforts.

	FROWNIES NEW ANTI-AGING WRINKLE CREAM IMMUNE PERFÉCT Frownies, America’s first anti-aging skin care company, introduces Immune Perféct, containing a new, unique technology, to its line of natural skin care products.

	FEMALE HAIR LOSS: UNDERSTAND YOUR CONDITION In order to find the right hair loss remedy for your situation, it’s important for you to learn the underlying causes of female hair loss. Female hair loss is different than male hair loss, and the available hair loss products serve a different purpose.

	PALOMAR MEDICAL INTRODUCES TWO NEW APPLICATOR HANDPIECES AND SKINPHOTOMETER The Lux1064 Nd:YAG Laser Handpiece was introduced in February 2004 for the treatment of vascular lesions, including leg veins, telangiectasias, and other conditions. The VisiLux1064(TM) Laser Handpiece is the next generation and features a built-in, high resolution camera which projects an image of the treatment area onto an LCD screen mounted on the handpiece.

	MEDICIS ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF RESTYLANE REWARDS - FIRST-EVER CONSUMER LOYALTY PROGRAM FOR A COSMETIC PROCEDURE Medicis today announced the launch of Restylane Rewards(SM), the first and only consumer loyalty program for a cosmetic procedure. This new and unique program was developed to reward loyal Restylane consumers for adhering to a semi-annual treatment schedule, designed to ensure optimal results and maximize patient satisfaction.

	SINGLE WOMEN TOO WORRIED ABOUT THE SIZE OF THEIR BUM TO FLIRT Two thirds of women (68%) feel less confident about their body when they are single than in a relationship. With over half (53%) admitting that their lack of body confidence affects their ability to flirt or initiate a new romance, according to a new poll by handbag.com.

	'EXTREME' FACELIFTS BECOMING A THING OF THE PAST; BEVERLY HILLS MD SPECIALIZES IN FACELIFT WITHOUT SURGERY, AS SEEN ON OPRAH Finally...the extreme makeover is becoming less extreme and even Oprah is talking about it. Oprah's recent show 'Look 10 Years Younger in 10 Days', featured the non-surgical facelift as one of the latest anti-aging techniques available today. And perhaps the most effective non-surgical facelift, The CosmoLift, was introduced in Los Angeles by Beverly Hills Aesthetics' Dr. Sam Assassa.

	SPA FINDER PRESENTS 2005 VISIONARY AWARD TO HOWARD MURAD, M.D.; LEADING SPA MARKETING COMPANY HONORS ANTI-AGING SKINCARE PIONEER AND FOUNDER OF MEDICAL SPA CONCEPT Dr. Murad, founder of the Murad Medical Spa and creator of the popular line of Murad skincare products, was honored for his breakthrough work in the area of anti-oxidant/anti-aging skincare, and for his seminal role in establishing the medical spa concept.

	DR. BARRY J. KAPLAN PUBLISHED FOR BREAST AUGMENTATION USING ONLY LOCAL ANESTHESIA Dr. Kaplan developed a method of breast augmentation in which he uses tumescent (local) anesthesia such that the patient is awake and can see and participate in her final size.

	BREAKING ANTI-AGING NEWS FROM SKINCEUTICALS: NEW ANTIOXIDANT COCKTAIL PROVIDES HIGHEST PHOTOPROTECTION EVER AVAILABLE SkinCeuticals, Inc., manufacturer of scientifically-advanced skincare products and leader in topical antioxidant and sun protection technologies, announces the launch of C E FERULIC serum.

	ALLURE MAGAZINE NAMES SKINMEDICA FOUNDER VISIONARY OF BEAUTY WORLD Dr. Fitzpatrick's reputation extends far beyond translating wound healing research into SkinMedica's cosmeceutical product TNS Recovery Complex(R) with NouriCel-MD(R), which the magazine says has developed a "cult" following: he is also known as the "king of lasers" by his peers.

	COSMETIC SURGERY EPIDEMIC NOT FOUND AMONG YOUNG ADULTS; ASPS STUDY SAYS ONLY 5 PERCENT OF COLLEGE-AGE WOMEN HAVE HAD COSMETIC SURGERY Many parents worry about the potential influence the media may have on their children's self-esteem and body image. Stories about young women having excessive plastic surgery are enough to keep any parent up at night.

	NEW FDA CLEARANCE FOR CANDELA FAMILY OF PULSED DYE LASERS Candela Corporation announced today that it has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market its family of pulsed dye lasers for the treatment of benign epidermal pigmented lesions adding to the previously cleared treatments of facial veins, rosacea, leg veins, port wine stains, scars, wrinkles, psoriasis, stretch marks and warts.

	CITY COSMETICS CEMENTS ROLE AS CELEBRITY HYALURONIC ACID PRODUCT OF CHOICE - NEW STATISTICS SHOW STUNNING INCREASE IN POPULARITY OF HYALURONIC ACID FACIAL INJECTIONS The company offered pre-show Hyaluronic acid products to celebrity clientele including Grammy host herself, Queen Latifah, Lisa Marie Presley and hip hop diva, Faith Evans.

	GIRLTALK VITAL TO FEMALE PLASTIC SURGERY PATIENTS Woman to woman honesty puts Dr. Christine Petti into spotlight Like many women considering plastic surgery, 36-year-old Julia found she had one final hurdle. "I just couldn't confide in a man, even a doctor, about where I felt ugly. After all, I'd spent my life covering up my bulges and blotches from men," she said.

	TINSLETOWN TURNS TO 'PLASTIC-TOWN' DURING OSCARS Hollywood's Red Carpet will be filled with plastic surgery and Botox more than ever as movie moguls make their appearances at the Academy Awards.

	ASKMEN.COM REACHES MILESTONE FOR TOP 99 MOST DESIRABLE WOMEN LIST Women such as actress Elisha Cuthbert, Oscar winner Jennifer Connelly, actress/singer Mandy Moore, and Grammy winner Alicia Keys made waves on the list this year. While popular favorites such as Pamela Anderson, Halle Berry and Angelina Jolie made their mark, model Josie Maran and past winners Charlize Theron and Monica Bellucci did manage to crack the top ten and ensure good company for Victoria’s Secret Angel Adriana Lima.

	DOCTOR SAYS: "DON’T HATE YOUR FAT; YOU’LL LOVE IT WHEN WE GRAFT IT" Surgeons have been studying the effects of addition of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) to autologous fat since the late 1990s. According to their studies, addition of PRP will increase the retention of the transplanted fat cells as well as the rate of revascularization (growth of new blood vessels near the fat cells) for nutrition and oxygenation.

	SKINMEDICA'S CERATOPIC RESTORES NATURAL ELEMENTS TO TREAT DRY SKIN This is the science behind SkinMedica's new Ceratopic(TM) Ceramide Replenishing Treatment, a physician strength, highly emollient and non-greasy barrier repair treatment that contains a patented combination of ceramide and other lipids in the same ratio as they are found in healthy skin.

	STEM CELLS PROMISE BETTER PLASTIC SURGERY Stem cells have gotten a lot of attention over the past few years, mostly for their potential in treating life-threatening diseases. But now, researchers say these incredibly pliable cells may someday help provide patients with breast and facial implants that are both safer and more durable over the long term.

	PROMISING NEW TREATMENT FOR ACNE SCARING, COLLAGEN INDUCTION THERAPY, BRINGS HOPE SAYS LEADING MASSACHUSETTS COSMETIC FACIAL PLASTIC SURGEON By introducing thousands of microscopically tiny puncture clefts in the scarred skin, you are able to lay ground for smoother and healthier skin.

	ISOLAGEN EUROPE LTD ANNOUNCES FULL FACIAL SELF REJUVENATION TREATMENT Isolagen is the ground breaking anti-ageing treatment that uses a patients own cells to repair and rejuvenate the skin. Based on the premise that the body is able to heal itself, Isolagen enables the body to increase its own collagen production by re-introducing collagen cells to specific areas. These cells continue to stimulate collagen production in the injected areas, smoothing out lines and wrinkles and repairing scarred areas of the skin.

	WHEN IS BREAST AUGMENTATION OR REDUCTION MEDICALLY NECESSARY? Traditionally, breast augmentation and reduction surgeries are defined by health insurers as cosmetic. It's a definition that often puts patients at odds with health insurers.

	COMBINATION THERAPY OF LASER PLUS VANIQA FOR TREATMENT OF UNWANTED FACIAL HAIR PROVIDES WOMEN WITH QUICKER AND MORE COMPLETE RESULTS SkinMedica, Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company developing and marketing dermatology products, announced today results of two clinical studies that found the combination of laser hair removal with eflornithine HCL 13.9% cream (VANIQA(R)) to be a more compelling treatment for unwanted facial hair in women than laser hair removal alone.

	THE STUBBORN TRUTH ABOUT ACNE New survey and studies debunk the myths and misconceptions about this common skin condition

	FRACTIONAL REJUVINATION -INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY REPAIRS DAMAGED SKIN INCH BY INCH (FRAXEL LASER) The latest in non-ablative (non-invasive) laser skin rejuvenation precisely targets the small areas of skin where damage has occurred, leaving the surrounding, healthy skin untouched and better able to assist in the healing of the damaged cells.

	CUTTING THROUGH THE CLUTTER: MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR FACIAL CLEANSING ROUTINE What is the best way to cleanse the face?

	TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME - DERMATOLOGISTS TREAT THE FIVE WAYS THE FACE AGES No matter what your needs, dermatologists can provide treatment options to revitalize the appearance of the skin.

	LUMENIS BEGINS A NEW ERA IN THE TREATMENT OF WRINKLES - INTRODUCES ALUMA(TM) WITH FACES(TM) TECHNOLOGY SKIN RENEWAL SYSTEM Lumenis(R) Ltd. will introduce at the American Academy of Dermatology meeting in New Orleans, LA, Aluma with FACES (Functional Aspiration Controlled Electrothermal Stimulation) technology for the non-invasive treatment of wrinkles.

	SURVEY SHOWS SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN MEN'S APPROVAL OF COSMETIC PLASTIC SURGERY American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Reports 2005 Consumer Survey (ASAPS)

	LIPODISSOLVE: MELTING UNWANTED FAT AWAY BY MEANS OF AN INJECTION Fat deposits which cannot be removed by diet or exercise can now be treated using Lipodissolve injections.

	ANTI-AGING MEDICINE CHANGES THE FACE OF AGING: THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ANTI-AGING MEDICINE (A4M) ISSUES ADVISORY RECOMMENDATIONS ON ACHIEVING A YOUTHFUL APPEARANCE Old-age products are out. Anti-aging is in. In 2004, American consumers spent $44.6 billion on anti-aging products and services.

	RHYTEC, INC. INTRODUCES NEW SKIN REGENERATION TECHNOLOGY Using millisecond pulses of Nitrogen plasma, the clinically proven Portrait(R) PSR3 technology thermally modifies the skin's architecture creating unique conditions for continuing regeneration and improvements in wrinkles, skin tone and texture, and surface discoloration.

	AESTHERA CORP. INTRODUCES PHOTOPNEUMATIC THERAPY AND ESTABLISHES HIGH PROFILE MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD The patented technology is a breakthrough combination of the unique properties of pneumatic energy and broadband light -- delivering photons to treatment targets up to five times more efficiently than traditional light-based devices.

	AMERICAN ACADEMY OF COSMETIC SURGERY STRESSES CAUTION WITH INJECTABLE COSMETIC TREATMENTS The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) is issuing a cautionary statement to those interested in receiving cosmetic treatments such as Botox(R) or soft tissue filler injections. With the recent proliferation of "copy-cat" injectables, the risk for potential harm to patients has increased.

	ISOLAGEN PROCESS EXPLORATORY PHASE III 12-MONTH DATA POSITIVE Isolagen, Inc, today announced that the twelve-month follow-up data from a Phase III Exploratory Clinical Trial indicates sustained positive effects in patients who received the Isolagen Process.

	AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY HOLDS 63RD ANNUAL MEETING Anticipated attendance is over 13,000. More than 750 speakers will contribute to over 360 presentations on the latest research in the diagnosis and medical, surgical and cosmetic treatment of skin, hair and nail conditions.

	AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY (ASDS) ISSUES STATEMENT ON MESOTHERAPY In its latest Emerging Technology Report, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) informed its members of one of the latest procedures entering the marketplace, mesotherapy.

	PERMANENT MAKEUP PIGMENTS BY KOLORSOURCE FOUND SAFE, HYPOALLERGENIC, IN GROUNDBREAKING SCIENTIFIC STUDY BY INDEPENDENT CLINICAL INVESTIGATOR In an unprecedented step in the history of permanent makeup or traditional tattooing, Linda H. Dixon MD subjected all pigments and ingredients in Kolorsource brand pigments to clinical trials by an outside scientific testing facility in order to determine any possible skin sensitization potential of the products.

	CUTERA HIGHLIGHTS THE TITAN AT THE AAD CUTTING-EDGE, LIGHT-BASED DEVICE OFFERS PHYSICIANS ANOTHER ‘TRUE CHOICE’ The latest in the line up of outstanding choices Cutera has to offer, Titan utilizes a safe infrared light source with a unique wavelength filtering design to uniformly heat the dermis.

	LUMENIS ANNOUNCES NEW TATTOO-REMOVAL LASER HEAD - AFFORDABLE UPGRADE FOR 2,500 INSTALLED IPL(R) QUANTUM(TM) SYSTEMS Lumenis(R) Ltd., a global manufacturer and seller of laser and light-based devices for medical, aesthetic, ophthalmic, dental and veterinary applications, introduced a new and affordable laser head designed specifically for the removal of dark tattoos and benign pigmented skin lesions.

	WAVELIGHT ANNOUNCES U.S. DEBUT OF AESTHETIC LASER SYSTEMS The FDA approved lasers — Sinon Q-switched ruby, Mydon Nd:YAG and the Arion alexandrite — have a dedicated following in Europe and Asia where they are renowned for award-winning product design, speed, reliability and versatility.

	11.9 MILLION COSMETIC PROCEDURES IN 2004 The number of surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic procedures in the United States increased by 44 percent in 2004 to a total of nearly 11.9 million, according to statistics released today by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).

	NEW TNS SKIN CARE PRODUCTS FROM SKINMEDICA OFFER UNIQUE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH SkinMedica's TNS (Tissue Nutrient Solution) product line, now has two additions, the new TNS Illuminating Eye Cream and TNS Body Mist, both featuring concentrated and professional-strength formulations of the proprietary ingredient, NouriCel-MD(R).

	EMORY INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGISTS USE LASER TREATMENT TO ZAP VARICOSE VEINS Now a new laser procedure at Emory University is removing those painful and ugly veins without surgery.

	SAVING FACE: FACIAL RECONSTRUCTION SPECIALTY IS MORE THAN SKIN DEEP FOR QUINCY PLASTIC SURGEON So deft at his craft is der Sarkissian that he has been featured on ‘‘Dateline NBC'' and will be the spotlight of an episode of HBO's ‘‘America Undercover'' documentary series on the realities of plastic surgery and botched procedures.

	WHAT'S NEW IN PLASTIC SURGERY: A NATURAL LOOKING RESULT Surgery which consists mainly of removing (subtracting) skin and fat and pulling tissues tight will lead, in many instances, to a ‘skeletonized’ and therefore more aged (or “done”) appearance. The contemporary approach to surgical rejuvenation of the face consists more and more of an attempt to restore facial volume and contour, in an attempt to emulate youthful facial features. Structural fat grafting,...

	THE CYNERGY III AESTHETIC WORKSTATION, WITH UNIQUE BREAKAWAY FEATURE The Cynergy III can be used to treat veins and vascular lesions in babies, children and adults; laser hair removal for teenagers and adults; and, fine and larger veins, pigmented areas and overall facial treatments in adults.

	ERCHONIA MEDICAL LASER FIRST TO RECEIVE FDA APPROVAL FOR USE IN LIPOSUCTION COSMETIC SURGERY Erchonia Medical, Inc. has announced that their model Erchonia Neira 4L(TM) low-level laser is the first device of its kind to receive approval for use during liposuction by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

	COSMETIC BOOT CAMP ATTRACTS NEW FACULTY, COMMERCIAL SUPPORTERS This Continuing Medical Education (CME) program in Jackson Hole WY., is designed for dermatologists and dermatology residents interested in establishing or growing a cosmetic practice.

	DOCTOR SAYS, "GO AHEAD PICK YOUR NOSE Can I choose what kind of nose I want? What is Rhinoplasty? What kind of surgeon is the "nose surgeon"?

	LASER HAIR REMOVAL: DOES IT WORK? IS IT SAFE? Laser hair removal has come a long way since the first laser for hair removal received FDA clearance in the mid 1990’s. Older generation lasers were very slow, very painful and worked only on individuals with very dark hair and very light skin. Today, lasers can work on all skin colors and some lasers are even safe for treating tanned skinned.

	AMIDST ALL OF THE HYPE: HOW TO PICK A PLASTIC SURGEON The world of advertising and public relations has brought physicians' names to the public on a continuing basis. Ten years ago if a doctor called himself a plastic surgeon, the patient knew precisely what that term meant.

	THE MINI-LIPO: THE NOT-SO-EXTREME MAKEOVER! This procedure combines elements of tumescent liposuction with Infusion Lipolysis(TM), a proprietary medical treatment that shrinks fat cells.

	WHAT'S THE NUMBER ONE WRINKLE CREAM IN FRANCE? In an ironic twist, the stretch-mark cream turned anti-wrinkle phenomenon, America's StriVectin-SD(R), has invaded Paris and captured the French anti-aging skin care market.

	CELLULEAN(TM) RELEASES NEW GENERATION FAT BURNING CREAM THAT SHRINKS UP TO TWO INCHES OF FAT IN 30 DAYS Since cosmetic surgical procedures like liposuction are now used for local fat reduction, this type of cream offers a non-surgical alternative that is safe and non-invasive,...

	HEALTH AUTHOR SUGGESTS NATURAL SOLUTIONS TO GET ACCUTANE-LIKE RESULTS WITHOUT THE COSTS Author of "Acne Messages: Crack the Code of Your Zits and Say Goodbye to Acne," Naweko San-Joyz understands the concerns facing acne sufferer’s who desire Accutane-like results. San-Joyz conducted research to inexpensively mimic the effects of Accutane. "Accutane provokes five acne-fighting actions that anyone can replicate using nutrition and self-care,...

	FROWNIES SKIN CARE SYSTEM BETTER THAN BOTOX® The Frownies’ system addresses the same wrinkles Botox® does, as well as all other issues on a woman’s face. Frownies Facial Pads, combined with the use of Frownies’ new wrinkle cream Immune Perféct, provide a natural Botox® alternative with additional anti-aging benefits.

	CITY COSMETICS HELPS CELEBRITIES FACE THE MUSIC AT THE 47TH ANNUAL GRAMMY(R) AWARDS CITY Cosmetics will be pampering GRAMMY(R) presenters and performers such as Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony and Alicia Keys at the Official GRAMMY(R) Lounge during rehearsals February 10th - 12th at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles.

	INFECTION IN BREAST IMPLANTS, THE LANCET Breast augmentation is the most frequent type of plastic surgery done in the UK and - after nose reshaping and liposuction - it is the third most common cosmetic procedure in the USA. However, infection complicates 2-2•5% of breast implantations, and is the leading cause of illness following such surgery.

	AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PLASTIC SURGEONS (ASPS) OPPOSES COSMETIC SURGERY & PHYSICIAN TAXES The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) strongly opposes taxes on elective cosmetic surgery and physician services as a way to fix state budget shortfalls or fund new or ailing programs,...

	SURGEONS’ GIFTS: PLASTIC SURGERY After the tsunami disaster, plastic and cosmetic surgeons also stepped up to help where and when they could. But even during normal times, many plastic surgeons routinely donate their time and remarkable skills,

	PAINLESS PROCEDURE REMOVES WRINKLES FOR A NON-SURGICAL FACE-LIFT Many women in Connecticut are using a safe, comfortable, non-surgical treatment called InvisiLift™, which uses FDA-approved facial ultrasound to improve the tone, texture and clarity of their skin,...

	BETTER REGULATION OF PRIVATE COSMETIC SURGERY, UK Chief Medical Officer Professor Sir Liam Donaldson today outlined a series of moves to ensure better training for doctors, better information for patients and a tougher regulatory structure for private cosmetic surgery.

	WEIGHT LOSS AND LIPOSUCTION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Although liposuction is one of the most popular procedures, there are still some facts that a prospective patient should clearly understand.

	AACS RELEASES 2004 PROCEDURAL DATA The top four most performed cosmetic surgical procedures in 2004 include: liposuction, blepharoplasty, facelift and forehead lift; while the most popular non-surgical cosmetic procedures were Botox(R) injections, Restylane/Hylaform injections, chemical peels and collagen injections.

	AMERICAN ACADEMY OF COSMETIC SURGERY REQUIRES NEW FELLOW MEMBERS TO OPERATE IN ACCREDITED AMBULATORY FACILITY BY JANUARY 2007 This accreditation may include, but is not limited to the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Healthcare, the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare, state healthcare agencies or Medicare approved facilities.

	CREAM'S SAFETY WASN'T TESTED 'COMPOUND DRUGS' LIGHTLY REGULATED The death of N.C. State student Shiri Berg after an apparent reaction to a potent anesthetic cream is drawing new scrutiny to compounded drugs and the little-regulated industry that produces them. Berg, 22, an N.C. State senior, applied the numbing cream to her body before driving to an appointment for a laser hair removal procedure. In her car, she had seizures and fell into a coma. She died Jan. 5.

	SUPERMODEL FREDERIQUE VAN DER WAL SIGNS ON AS THE NEW FACE OF RESTYLANE Medicis today announced that Frederique van der Wal will serve as the new face of its dermal filler, Restylane(R), an injection for the correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds.

	INAMED AND IPSEN EXECUTE PRELIMINARY AGREEMENT FOR THE DISTRIBUTION BY INAMED IN SELECTED INTERNATIONAL MARKETS OF IPSEN'S BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A PRODUCT FOR COSMETIC USE - DYSPORT(R) - RELOXIN(TM) Upon conclusion of a definitive agreement, Inamed's existing distribution rights for cosmetic indications will be expanded.

	ASKMEN.COM UNVEILS TOP 99 MOST DESIRABLE WOMEN OF 2005 AskMen.com, the largest men’s portal online, announces today that a bombshell beauty from Brazil drew the distinct honor of Most Desirable Woman of 2005, in a year when Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, and Jessica Simpson were the focus of inordinate media scrutiny. Model Adriana Lima, best known as one of Victoria’s Secret’s Angels, joins such previous winners as actress Charlize Theron, actress Monica Bellucci, and model Laetitia Casta.