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	LOSS OF SKIN ELASTICITY IN POST-BARIATRIC PATIENTS LEADS TO MODIFICATIONS TO BODY CONTOURING TECHNIQUES "Excess Skin Re-contoured; But May Loosen, Sag Faster with Age"

	NOT JUST FOR WRINKLES: BOTOX® COULD PLAY KEY ROLE IN PAIN CONTROL DURING BREAST RECONSTRUCTION "In a study presented today at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) Plastic Surgery 2004 conference in Philadelphia, women injected with Botox in the pectoral muscles following the surgical removal of their breast experienced significantly less pain and shorter hospital stays."

	PLASTIC SURGEONS PERFORM FIRST ENTIRE FACE RECONSTRUCTION "Burn Victims May Soon Have Face Restored with Minimal Scarring in a Single Procedure"

	FACES AGE DUE TO FAT LOSS, SKIN CHANGES - NOT GRAVITY "To the surprise of many people, the loss of fat and sun exposure play a bigger role than gravity in aging the face, according to a study presented today at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) Plastic Surgery 2004 conference in Philadelphia."

	BARBED SUTURES, ULTRASONIC BODY CONTOURING, WRINKLE FILLERS GIVE PATIENTS MORE INNOVATIVE, NON-SURGICAL OPTIONS "Patients without time for a facelift or intimidated by surgery now have more minimally invasive options that produce effective results."

	BREAST REDUCTION: NEW STUDY ADDRESSES WOMEN'S CONCERNS "Women who undergo breast reduction often seek relief from physical discomfort and also hope to attain a more aesthetic breast shape. However, the possibility of numbness or hypersensitivity of the nipple-areola complex (NAC), which includes the nipple and surrounding pigmented skin, may deter some women from having the operation or, if changes in NAC sensation occur, decrease their satisfaction with the results."

	DR. STEVEN STRUCK RECEIVES NORTHERN CALIFORNIA'S FIRST RELIANT FRAXEL(TM) LASER TREATMENT SYSTEM "Retrospective Study Finds No Convincing Evidence That Silicone Gel-Filled Breast Implants Cause Connective Tissue Disorders"

	INAMED ENCOURAGED BY NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE LONG TERM STUDY OF SILICONE GEL-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS "Retrospective Study Finds No Convincing Evidence That Silicone Gel-Filled Breast Implants Cause Connective Tissue Disorders"

	INDEPENDENT STUDY RESULTS PRESENTED AT ASDS ANNUAL MEETING SHOW THAT DUSA'S LEVULAN'R' KERASTICK'R' PLUS INTENSE PULSED LIGHT 'IPL' IMPROVES PHOTODAMAGED SKIN MORE THAN IPL ALONE "The investigators concluded "The adjunctive use of ALA in the treatment of facial photoaging with IPL provides significantly more improvement in global photodamage, mottled pigmentation, and fine lines than treatments with IPL alone, without a significant increase in side effects."

	PATIENTS MORE SATISFIED WITH APPEARANCE AFTER TREATMENT WITH BOTOX(R) COSMETIC THAN WITH DYSPORT(R) - AND EFFECTS LAST LONGER - ACCORDING TO NEW STUDY "A new study comparing the safety and efficacy of two different formulations of botulinum toxin type A in the treatment of glabellar lines (the vertical "frown lines" between the brows) shows that patients are significantly more satisfied with their appearance after treatment with BOTOX(R) Cosmetic than with Dysport(R), a formulation of botulinum toxin type A not yet approved for use in North America."

	MITOMYCIN C OFFERS LIMITED BENEFIT IN REDUCING UNSIGHTLY SCARS "The tendency for extreme scarring is one reason many African Americans avoid plastic surgery and other surgical incisions. Though surgeons continue to develop less invasive techniques that minimize scarring, other options are needed to help these individuals who are prone to developing keloid scars."

	STUDY ON THE LONG-TERM HEALTH EFFECTS ASSOCIATED WITH SILICONE BREAST IMPLANTS "One of the longest and largest studies to date on the health effects of implants, the NCI report involves 13,500 women with an average follow-up time of 13 years. Most previous investigations have looked at the health effects over a shorter time period, typically less than 10 years, and have been too small to evaluate uncommon diseases."

	ACHIEVE CLARITY "I-Clear utilizes innovative Photo Dynamic Therapy technology to effectively target acne-causing bacteria without thermally affecting surrounding tissues using light. It utilizes a panel of over 1,700 focused diodes to deliver a unique 408 nm wavelength blue light..."

	FIRST-EVER COMPARATIVE STUDY DEMONSTRATES BOTOX(R) COSMETIC MORE EFFECTIVE IN REDUCING SEVERITY OF GLABELLAR LINES THAN THREE POPULAR, TOPICAL WRINKLE CREAMS "A growing array of over-the-counter cosmetic creams, which are often used by consumers for fine lines and wrinkles, claim in advertisements they are as effective as BOTOX Cosmetic."

	COURT RULES IN FAVOR OF SYNERON, DENYING THERMAGE'S MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION "Syneron Medical Ltd. and Syneron Inc. (ELOS) won a significant legal victory in their defense of a patent infringement lawsuit brought by Thermage Inc. in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. "

	DERMATOLOGIC SURGEONS CONVENE TO DISCUSS LATEST ISSUES IN SKIN-RELATED COSMETIC PROCEDURES "Live surgeries will demonstrate the latest techniques in browlifts, facelifts and fillers"

	STUDY SHOWS COMBINATION FACIAL PROCEDURE SAFELY REDUCES SIGNS OF AGING "Patients who need both facelifts and laser resurfacing to remove tell-tale signs of aging and sun exposure can have both procedures done at the same time with minimal side effects, according to research published in the current issue of Dermatologic Surgery."

	ALLURE MAGAZINE'S 9TH ANNUAL BEST OF BEAUTY ISSUE "This year, Allure's editors and more than 4,000 readers awarded the Best of Beauty seal to 147 products, including Pantene Pro-V Conditioner, the only contender to win nine years straight. Prevage by Allergan contains an antioxidant called idebenone..."

	SEPHORA France Launches #1 Selling Lip Treatment, CITY Lips, in 186 Stores "We are thrilled to partner with such a reputable and prestigious company like SEPHORA and we are delighted to have CITY Lips available right in France,..."

	CHOOSING A QUALIFIED PLASTIC SURGEON TO PERFORM BREAST AUGMENTATION, LIPOSUCTION, TUMMY TUCK OR FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY IS IMPERATIVE, PLASTIC SURGEON IN RALEIGH PROVIDES GUIDELINES "Another thing to look at is the office staff. In many offices, staff members are warm and natural looking. In other cases staff members can appear to have very obvious unnatural looking plastic surgery."

	SETTLEMENT AWARDS $11.3 MILLION TO U.S. GOV'T FOR SILICONE BREAST IMPLANT MEDICAID EXPENSES "Government Gets Reimbursement Even as Manufacturers Seek to Put Breast Implants Back on Market, Says Command Trust Network"

	BREAST IMPLANTS VERY POPULAR, BUT PATIENTS TODAY SEEK A MORE NATURAL RESULT FROM BREAST AUGMENTATION SURGERY ACCORDING TO PLASTIC SURGEON IN RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA "Breast Implants Very Popular, But Patients Today Seek a More Natural Result from breast augmentation or breast enhancement Surgery, often seeking smaller breast implants than in the past "

	NEW POLL: FACIAL PLASTIC SURGEONS REVEAL TOP CELEBRITY FACES THROUGH THE DECADES "In an effort to help better understand the dynamics of perceived beauty, the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) recently surveyed its members -- facial plastic surgeons, true face specialists -- to rate the facial features of celebrities over the past four decades and to determine how beauty has changed over time."

	THE TERMS 'PLASTIC SURGERY' AND 'COSMETIC SURGERY' ARE PERCEIVED DIFFERENTLY "Cosmetic surgery is perceived as less risky with a shorter recovery time and less pain than plastic or reconstructive surgery, according to an article in the September issue of The Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals."

	COMBINATION LASER AND OINTMENT THERAPY EFFECTIVE IN TREATING VITILIGO "Patients with vitiligo, a skin disorder characterized by patches of white, or de-pigmented skin, had better repigmentation of these patches when they were treated with a combination of laser therapy and tacrolimus ointment than patients treated with laser therapy alone,..."

	SURVEY: COSMETIC DOCTORS GIVE POOR RATINGS TO THEIR TV PEERS "The show cosmetic doctors rated as having the most positive impact on public perception was ABC's "Extreme Makeover," which received a 51% positive rating. FOX's "The Swan" received only a 19% favorable rating from cosmetic doctors, while 39% considered its impact on the public to be negative."

	CYNOSURE AWARDED 26TH U.S. PATENT FOR WOUND HEALING TREATMENT "The patent describes a method for reducing the healing time for a wound or a surgical site on the skin. The healing process is accomplished by the use of an optical radiation apparatus such as a pulse dye laser."

	WRINKLE ERASERS "The dreaded wrinkle. The discovery of one is enough to send you straight into solitude. But before you go into hiding, try one of these: The dream team of skin rejuvenation treatments. From IPL to Aramis Laser, these non-surgical treatments can now give you a little lift."

	SURGEONS CELEBRATE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF LIPOSUCTION AT WORLD CONGRESS ON LIPOSUCTION SURGERY "The top requested cosmetic surgical procedure will be the topic of discussion as cosmetic surgeons gather from around the globe for the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery’s 2004 World Congress on Liposuction Surgery. From October 1 – 3, 2004, the Ritz Carlton St. Louis, in St. Louis, Missouri,..."

	PLASTIC SURGERY 2004: THE TRUE PLASTIC SURGERY REALITY SHOW COMING TO PHILADELPHIA AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PLASTIC SURGEONS ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING "In today’s busy world, plastic surgery patients want treatments that are quick, require less recovery time and produce terrific results. "

	INAMED SELECTS "RELOXIN" AS BRAND NAME FOR ITS BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A COSMESIS PRODUCT IN THE UNITED STATES "The product is currently marketed and sold in over 60 countries by Ipsen under the trademark DYSPORT(R) for various therapeutic indications and is approved in 9 countries for cosmetic indications."

	THE NON-SURGICAL EYELIFT: THE EVOLUTION OF FACIAL REJUVENATION (Treatment for Under-Eye Hollows) "Until now, eliminating undereye bags and hollows meant undergoing eyelid surgery, or "blepharoplasty." Patients now have a new option."

	PALOMAR MEDICAL SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER COMPANIES TO DEVELOP HOME-USE, LIGHT-BASED DEVICES FOR SKIN REJUVENATION, ACNE & CELLULITE "The agreement provides for continued research and development of light-based technology and even possible product commercialization, if testing and regulatory requirements are met."

	SEE THE LIGHT! SAY GOODBYE TO DARK EYE CIRCLES. TREATMENT FOR UNDER EYE DARK CIRCLES "Concealer may be your best friend when it comes to disguising darkness but doctors have now got a number of treatments that can shed some long-term light on the situation."

	HOW MUCH ARE MEN SPENDING ON GROOMING PRODUCTS? MORE THAN YOU THINK "The escalating importance of appearance in the current social and business climate has created the new "metrosexual" man."

	A "NON-SURGICAL FACELIFT PROCEDURE", MAY HAVE LONG-LASTING COMPLICATIONS THAT ARE NOT EASILY CORRECTED "Facial Plastic Surgery Center and Clinical Assistant Professor at University of Texas-Southwestern Medical Center, has received complaints from a number of patients across the country about the Thermage procedure, a radiofrequency treatment intended for facial rejuvenation. In particular, post-Thermage complications including scars, indentations and dimpling of the facial skin have been described by patients as being very devastating."

	DOCTORS GET UNDER SKIN OF ACNE PATIENTS TO FIND BETTER TREATMENT "Researchers are working to defeat acne by understanding it on a molecular level, and testing new ideas about how to treat it. They’ve enlisted volunteers in their efforts to explore acne’s roots in the cells and chemicals under the surface of the skin."

	THE SKINNY ON CELLULITE (Carboxytherapy) "Everyone–even skinny supermodels–can get cellulite. Although regular exercise,adequate water intake & a low-fat diet are key in eliminating this unsightly problem,doctors have found a few dimple-reducing treatments to help ease the bumpiness in life."

	TOO EARLY TO PROMOTE STEM CELL BANKING, AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PLASTIC SURGEONS SAYS "The jury is still out on the benefit of “banking” frozen adult stem cells harvested from liposuction fat, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)."

	ASAPS COMMENDS SCHWARZENEGGER'S "TERMINATION" OF PROPOSED BILL ALLOWING DENTISTS TO PERFORM COSMETIC SURGERY "The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) commends Governor Schwarzenegger for his decision to veto California Senate Bill 1336, which would have allowed dental surgeons to perform cosmetic surgery of the head and neck in their offices."

	LIPOSUCTION SHOWN TO BE SAFE UNDER PROPER CONDITIONS "Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas have completed the first comprehensive study of the effects of liposuction on different parts of the body during and immediately following the procedure."

	THERMAGE(R) BIG FAST TREATMENT TIP MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE IN TISSUE TIGHTENING AND CONTOURING "The larger size 1.5 treatment tip treats 50% more surface area with each firing, enabling efficient implementation of the current multiple-pass treatment guidelines. With comparable efficacy to the current standard tip, physicians and patients can achieve tissue tightening and contouring effects in a shorter period of time."

	TAKE YEARS OFF YOUR FACE WITHOUT SURGERY "Lifetime Televison to Reveal Non-Surgical Makeover Secrets with Top Female Plastic Surgeon Dr. Christine Petti "

	INAMED SUBMITS SUPPLEMENTAL DATA FOR ITS PENDING SILICONE GEL-FILLED BREAST IMPLANT PMA TO THE FDA "INAMED Corporation, a global health care company, announced today that it has submitted its formal response to the January, 2004 not approvable letter it received from the FDA concerning the Premarket Approval Application (PMA) for its silicone gel-filled breast implants. "

	KING CRAB HEALS SCALDS AND SORES "The preparation is based on enzymes, so-called, proteases. The most important among them, collagenase, catalyzes the hydrolysis of collagen that is a tough fibrous protein constituent of bone, tendon, and skin. It is collagen that makes the skin resilient, water-proof, and resistant to various agents."

	FORGET THE NIP, A LITTLE LIFT AND TUCK IS A QUICK STITCH; COSMETIC PROCEDURE LIFTS THE FACE WITH NEEDLE AND THREAD "Is going under the knife a thing of the past? Can you really get a face-lift without having surgery? The answers are yes with the introduction of Curl Lift, the latest non-surgical cosmetic procedure now available that uses a needle and thread. "

	DALLAS PHYSICIAN NOW OFFERS 43% MORE RESTYLANE™ IN EVERY TREATMENT "This is a phenomenal savings, after Medicis Aesthetics announced a new, larger size of Restylane will be distributed! Now, a larger size treatment in a 1.0 mL package will be produced, and the original 0.7 mL package will be discontinued."

	PLASTIC SURGERY'S NEW MAGIC! (Non-Surgical Nose Job, Radiance Rhinoplasty)) "By injecting micro -droplets of Radiance, an injectable material composed of smooth Calcium Hydroxylapatite, (the same material found in bone and teeth) Dr. Diamond is able to create the illusion of a perfectly straight nose with none of the risks of surgery."

	“HAIR'S” TO YOUR HEALTH: AUGUST IS HAIR LOSS AWARENESS MONTH "August 2004 marks the American Academy of Dermatology's (AAD) fourth annual Hair Loss Awareness Month, a campaign designed to raise awareness about the symptoms and treatment of hereditary hair loss."

	MENTOR RECEIVES EUROPEAN APPROVAL FOR HYALITE™ DERMAL FILLER PRODUCT BASED ON HYALURONIC ACID "Mentor Corporation, a leading supplier of medical products in the United States and internationally, today announced that it had received CE Mark approval to market its Hyalite™ dermal filler in Europe."

	AESTHETIC TRENDS & TECHNOLOGIES ANNOUNCES FDA CLEARANCE OF INNER ACT'S MEDILITE™ FOR THE TREATMENT OF ACNE "Inner Act, a product development company based in Reno, recently received FDA clearance for the treatment of acne with their MediLite™ LED product, effective July 27, 2004."

	ARTES MEDICAL FILES PATENT INFRINGEMENT COMPLAINT AGAINST BIOFORM MEDICAL; ARTES MEDICAL SEEKS PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION (ArteFill, Artecoll, Radiance, Radiesse) "According to the allegations in the complaint, BioForm infringes U.S. Patent No. 5,344,452 through the manufacture and sale of its Radiesse FN and Radiance FN products, which are being used by doctors "off-label" to correct facial wrinkles and skin depressions. The '452 patent protects the microsphere technology used in Artes' product ArteFill(TM), the first permanent filler for correcting skin contour deficiencies."

	NON-SURGICAL FACIAL TREATMENT ERASES LINES, CREATES YOUTHFUL APPEARANCE "Myotonology®, Inc. has taken "The Art of Facial Rejuvenation" to a new level. The results from the latest clinical trials in June 2004 of Myotonology® Facial Toning System have proven that fine lines disappeared, crow's feet and laugh lines were dramatically reduced, and prominent nasolabial folds (smile lines) were greatly diminished."

	THERMAGE® SUES SYNERON FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT "The Thermage patent addressed in the lawsuit is U.S. Patent No. 6,749,624. This patent covers methods and devices for treating skin using either light or radiofrequency energy or both."

	ANTI-AGING PATENT GRANTED TO KEY LASER INSTITUTE FOUNDER NON-INVASIVE LAYERED LIGHT™ TREATMENTS HELP REVERSE SKIN AGING. "Using a combination of non-invasive light, laser and energy techniques, Layered Light can reduce the visible signs of sun surface aging, pigmentation (age spots, melasma), blush or rosacea redness, and fine lines and wrinkles."

	BEAUTY NEWS ABOUT FACIAL FILLERS "Today, facial injections are outpacing traditional surgery by a wide margin, and there are more than a dozen different “filler” agents on the market to choose from. While the differences between them can be hard to detect, beneath the surface, these variances can be critical to achieving the best results with an injection procedure."

	WHEN BIGGER IS BETTER, NON-SURGICAL TREATMENT GIVES MEN A BOOST; VITALITY INSTITUTE'S DR. ABDALA KALIL INTRODUCES LATEST IN MESOTHERAPY FOR MEN "Miami Beach-based doctor Abdala Kalil, M.D. is introducing MesoBoost, a safe and painless treatment that allows men to instantly boost their penis size and self esteem without going under the knife."

	PLASMA SKIN REGENERATION: THE LATEST IN THE SEARCH FOR THE IDEAL COSMETIC RESURFACING SYSTEM "For aging-averse boomers eager to improve wrinkles and skin texture, a new Plasma Skin Regeneration (PSR) system hopes to fill the gap between the extremes of nonablative lunchtime procedures and ablative vacation-time procedures."

	ARTES MEDICAL ESTABLISHES WORLDWIDE MANUFACTURING OF ARTEFILL IN SAN DIEGO "Artes Medical will use this facility to centralize worldwide manufacturing of ArteFill, the first permanent injectable wrinkle filler to successfully complete U.S. FDA clinical trials."

	ASPS SUPPORTS FDA APPROVAL OF SCULPTRA; NEW INJECTABLE WILL HELP HIV POSITIVE PATIENTS "The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) supports the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)'s approval of Sculptra, an injectable filler to reconstruct HIV patients suffering from facial lipoatrophy."

	FDA APPROVES SCULPTRA(TM) (NEW-FILL) (INJECTABLE POLY-L-LACTIC ACID) "Dermik Laboratories, the US dermatology arm of Aventis, announced today that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved SCULPTRA(TM) (injectable poly-L-lactic acid) as the only product for the restoration and/or correction of the signs of facial fat loss (lipoatrophy) in people with human immunodeficiency virus."

	KEY LASER INSTITUTE FOUNDER DEVELOPS NEW NON-INVASIVE FACE-LIFT PROCEDURE "Gentle Lift™ Redefines the Traditional Surgical Face-Lift"

	BOTOX® FDA APPROVAL FOR EXCESSIVE SWEATING COMMENTS BY ASAPS Brings Relief from Embarrassing Problem "Botox®, or botulinum toxin type A, is commonly known as a wrinkle treatment, but recently the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) also approved it for the treatment of severe underarm sweating, a debilitating condition called primary axillary hyperhidrosis."

	PIONEERS OF BOTOX® COSMETIC UNVEIL FIRST-EVER LONG-TERM SAFETY DATA AT AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY SUMMER MEETING "Ophthalmologist and Dermatologist Husband and Wife Team Review their Discovery of the Cosmetic Use of BOTOX® 17 Years Ago"

	HIGH RISK WOMEN ARE “EXTREMELY SATISFIED” WITH BREAST RECONSTRUCTION AFTER PREVENTATIVE MASTECTOMY PROCEDURE "Produces Favorable Results; Improves Body Image"

	WHEN PLASTIC SURGERY GOES BAD "Why it is so important to do your homework when thinking about having plastic surgery. Botched surgeries constitute 25% or more of procedures performed by experienced doctors"

	AUSTRALIAN PHYSICIANS TRANSPLANT THEIR REVOLUTIONARY HAIR TRANSPLANT TECHNIQUE TO THE U.S. (The Woods Technique of Follicular Relocation) "The doctors who first researched, developed and perfected single hair follicle transplant micro-surgery announced today that they are bringing their remarkable technique to the United States."

	THE KEY TO BEAUTIFUL LOCKS STARTS WITH THE BASICS "Dermatologist Offers Top 10 Tips for Maintaining Great Hair for Life"

	MILLIONS OF WOMEN FACING ADULT ACNE "Dermatologists Key to Diagnosis and Treatment"

	NEW TREATMENTS FOR LEG VEINS STAND THE TEST OF TIME "Follow-up studies show lasting improvement of varicose and spider veins treated with new techniques"

	NEW GENERATION OF CHEMICAL PEELS OFFERS SOLUTIONS TO TREAT AGING SKIN "If looking your age doesn’t sound appealing to you, a chemical peel could be your secret weapon in erasing the tell-tale signs that go hand in hand with growing older."

	NEW FDA-APPROVED SKIN FILLERS CHANGING THE FACE OF COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY "In the last few months, several new skin fillers have received approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating facial wrinkles and are safe and effective options for combating aging skin."

	ISOLAGEN PROCESS INITIAL PHASE III SIX MONTH MARKER DATA POSITIVE "This initial and ongoing study was designed to assess improvement for facial contour deformities."

	LUMENIS ANNOUNCES KEY PHOTOREJUVENATION CLINICAL STUDY "The multicenter study will focus on rejuvenation of photodamaged skin, a condition commonly resulting from exposure to sunlight. Published reports* from leading physicians indicate that the DUSA drug Levulan®, when used in conjunction with the IPL Quantum SR, may optimize non-ablative photorejuvenation of damaged skin."

	UT SOUTHWESTERN PLASTIC SURGEONS NEED STUDY PATIENTS FOR NEW TYPE OF SILICONE-GEL BREAST IMPLANTS " UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas are looking for women to participate in the second phase of a study of a new cohesive silicone-gel breast implant."

	ISOLAGEN BEGINS PHASE III PIVOTAL TRIALS "Isolagen, Inc., announced the commencement of its Phase III Pivotal Trials. Isolagen will be conducting two identical trials for the treatment of facial wrinkles."

	INJECTABLE SOFT TISSUE IMPLANT MATERIAL APPEARS EFFECTIVE IN FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY "The use of an injectable implant material (RADIANCE FN) appears effective and well tolerated by patients undergoing facial soft tissue augmentation, and patient satisfaction with treatment is high, according to an article in the July/August issue of The Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals."

	SURGICAL FLIGHT SYNDROME: HOW TO REDUCE THE RISKS "Doctors and their patients should exercise caution and, in some instances, take special measures to prevent serious medical problems that could result from airline travel in the period preceding or following a surgical procedure, says the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)"

	LIPOPLASTY (LIPOSUCTION) WITHOUT SURGERY UPDATE "It is the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery's (ASAPS) position that, currently, lipoplasty (liposuction) is the only proven method for the permanent reduction of fat deposits. Recently, however, news of a non-invasive alternative to surgical fat reduction has begun to receive attention. The product, LipoSonix's SonoSculpt, is based on high-intensity ultrasound technology."

	TEENAGERS AND COSMETIC PLASTIC SURGERY "Statistics gathered over the last several years indicate a rise in the overall number of cosmetic (aesthetic) surgeries; however, the percentage of teenagers (those 18 and younger) having cosmetic surgery has remained relatively constant, with..."

	MEDICIS LICENSES SUBQ FROM Q-MED (RESTYLANE SUBQ) "With its larger NASHA(TM) molecule, SubQ(TM) is intended for subcutaneous or supraperiosteal injections where more volume is required. Medicis believes non-invasive procedures with SubQ(TM) could replace today's fat injections and other implant procedures for deep facial augmentation."

	RELIANT FRAXEL SR LASER RECEIVES ADDITIONAL FDA CLEARANCES; KEY MILESTONE DEMONSTRATES CLINICAL BENEFITS TO PHYSICIANS AND PATIENTS "By treating a fraction of the skin's surface at a time, FRAXEL(TM) Laser Treatment provides the positive results of traditional skin resurfacing without the down time and risks."

	DOCTORS LOOKING TO LEARN ``VANITY'' PROCEDURES COME TO SAN FRANCISCO; TOP AESTHETIC PHYSICIANS HOST NATIONAL MESOTHERAPY TRAINING CONFERENCE "The Aesthetic Mesotherapy course is divided into a two-part series; the first day is a theoretical course and the second day includes a series of five practical workshop demonstrations followed by question and answers that will cover all aspects of aesthetic mesotherapy."

	PROFESSIONAL SKIN CARE BRANDS GET BOOST FROM REALITY SHOWS, SPAS "A big reason for the growth of professional brands has been increased media exposure, especially for clinical brands marketed by dermatologists, including N.V. Perricone M.D. Cosmeceuticals and Dr. Brandt."

	BYE, BYE BOTOX!: A NEW ANTI-WRINKLE PRODUCT HAPPENS BY CHANCE "This wonder cream, OHT Peptide-3, actually repairs skin from both the top and bottom, delivering an all-out assault on the aging process."

	TURN BACK TIME - DR. HOWARD MURAD INTRODUCES WRINKLE-FREE FOREVER "Now, rather than spending hundreds of dollars on costly, invasive cosmetic procedures, turn back the clock naturally and non-surgically with Dr. Howard Murad's Wrinkle-Free Forever: The 5-Minute 5-Week Dermatologist's Program."

	PLASTIC SURGEONS URGE CAUTION FOR PATIENTS CONSIDERING PLASTIC SURGERY HOLIDAY PACKAGES "The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons today urged caution for patients considering plastic surgery holiday packages, which generally involve having cosmetic procedures performed abroad."

	GOV'T WARNS ON DANGERS OF 'PERMANENT MAKEUP' FDA ALERTS CONSUMERS ABOUT ADVERSE EVENTS ASSOCIATED WITH ''PERMANENT MAKEUP'' "The Food and Drug Administration is alerting the public to a number of reported adverse events associated with individuals who have undergone certain micropigmentation procedures, a form of tattooing, used to apply ''permanent makeup'' for lip liner, eyeliner, or eyebrow color."

	BREAST IMPLANTS: STUDY PROBES REASONS FOR LAPSED FOLLOW-UP "There has been controversy about whether lack of compliance with recommended follow-up care by breast augmentation patients might reflect patient dissatisfaction with the surgery; but..."

	FICTIONAL 'MAGIC' PILL MIGHT BE MEDICAL REALITY: PLASTIC SURGERY PATIENTS HEAL FASTER WITH NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS "...according to a study published in the July issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(r), the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). In fact, the study found patients healed 17 percent faster by taking a special mixture of bromelain, vitamin C, rutin and grape seed extract."

	ADVANCED BIOTHERAPY DEVELOPING TREATMENT FOR ACNE; COMPANY CONTINUES TO BUILD PATENT ESTATE FOR TREATMENT OF INFLAMMATORY DISEASES "Acne occurs as a result of hormone dysfunction and special acne bacteria, both of which disturb the production of cytokines, important factors in immunity. Advanced Biotherapy is currently investigating an approach to control cytokine production to inhibit severe acne outbreaks."

	$12 BILLION COSMETIC-AESTHETIC MEDICINE MARKET BOOMS "The worldwide market for cosmetic surgery and facial cosmetic rejuvenation, now representing nearly $12 billion in sales, is growing at $1 billion a year,..."

	GROW YOUR OWN BREAST IMPLANTS "Breast implants could one day be a thing of the past, as a new technology that allows patients to grow their own begins to take shape at the University of Melbourne."

	AACS CAUTIONS TEENAGERS CONSIDERING BREAST IMPLANTS "A disturbing new trend is arising in cosmetic surgery. This time it is not baby boomers seeking a youthful look or trying to slim down, it is teenagers contemplating major cosmetic surgery such as breast augmentation."

	SKINMEDICA TO ACQUIRE VANIQA TO EXPAND PRESCRIPTION DERMATOLOGY PRODUCT LINE "VANIQA is the only prescription pharmaceutical product approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to slow the growth of unwanted facial hair in women."

	NEWS ABOUT SKIN TREATMENTS USING ALA AND PDT "News about the newest in dermatological skin treatments for a wide variety of skin problems including sun damaged skin, rosacea and cystic acne. The approach involves using Aminolevulinic Acid (ALA), an FDA approved treatment, in concert with Photodynamic (light) Therapy (PDT)."

	ARTES MEDICAL ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF CHRISTOPHER J. REINHARD AS CHAIRMAN OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS "Artes Medical recently received an approvable letter from the FDA for ArteFill, the first permanent injectable wrinkle filler to successfully complete U.S. FDA clinical trials."

	THERMAGE(R) RECEIVES FDA CLEARANCE FOR FULL FACE TREATMENT "Thermage®, Inc. announced today that the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) cleared its radiofrequency ThermaCool(TM) device for the non-invasive treatment of facial wrinkles and rhytids"

	RED-Y FOR SOMETHING NEW? MURAD INTRODUCES REDNESS THERAPY, THE FIRST COMPLETE LINE TO COMBAT ROSACEA-LIKE REDNESS AND SENSITIVE SKIN IRRITATION "Get the red out! The NEW Redness Therapy(TM) line by Murad is the first ever skincare regimen created to address Rosacea-like redness and associated skin concerns. "

	PULSED DYE LASER THERAPY DOES NOT IMPROVE ACNE, U-M STUDY FINDS "Laser therapy is an appealing treatment for acne: no messy creams, no drugs and minimal risk of side effects. Unfortunately, there also appears to be no benefit, at least with one type of laser treatment called pulsed dye laser therapy, according to new research from the University of Michigan Health System."

	THE BIG NEWS IN BREAST IMPLANTS IS SMALL "Demand for Breast Enhancement Increases as Size of Implants Decrease According to Dr. Michael Law, a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Raleigh, NC"

	HOW TO FIND THE "RIGHT" COSMETIC PLASTIC SURGEON "Deceptive advertisements and television programs promising total makeovers often give the impression that deciding to have cosmetic plastic surgery is as simple as buying a new shade of lipstick."

	COSMETIC SURGERY VACATIONS (HOLIDAYS) : BEYOND THE SALES PITCH "Cosmetic surgery combined with travel to exotic places might sound like a great idea, but both travel and surgery come with their own risks, and putting them together increases the possibilities of adverse effects."

	FZIOMED COMPLETES PRECLINICAL STUDY OF OXIPLEX SYNTHETIC BIOMATERIAL FOR SOFT TISSUE AUGMENTATION "FzioMed, Inc. today announced that it has completed biocompatibility studies of an Oxiplex gel for use in soft tissue augmentation. "

	CELLULITE CURE BY INJECTIONS? "A cure for cellulite that doesn't involve surgery? Cottage cheese or orange peel thighs. You've heard it all and nobody likes them."

	AQUEDUCT MEDICAL TO PRESENT SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS IN COSMETIC SURGERY REHAB PRODUCTS AT MEDTECH INSIGHT'S ``INVESTMENT IN INNOVATION'' CONFERENCE "Based on patent-pending Controlled Cooling Technology(TM), Aqueduct's products deliver well-controlled cold therapy directly to the affected area to address post surgical swelling, bruising, and discomfort."

	BIOELECTRONICS CORPORATION LAUNCHES 'IT ISN'T A MIRACLE...IT'S ACTIPATCH(TM)' MARKETING CAMPAIGN FOR ITS FDA CLEARED ACTIPATCH THERAPY "Doctor Kinney's article describes and documents in photos how ActiPatch Therapy helped actual plastic surgery patients by reducing the long recovery time caused by the swelling, pain, and bruising of the incision and surgery"

	MEDICAL INSIGHT'S GLOBAL AESTHETIC MARKET STUDY HIGHLIGHTS NEW BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES "The booming aesthetic procedure market is generating a wide array of new business development opportunities, according to a new research report released by Medical Insight, Inc. this week. "

	VALEANT PHARMACEUTICALS ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC BRAND-BUILDING AND LINE-EXTENSION INITIATIVES FOR KINERASE(R) " Valeant Pharmaceuticals announced plans to build the Kinerase(R) brand and expand this important product line in 2004. Kinerase contains Kinetin, the same natural substance that helps plants retain moisture and has been shown to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles."

	JOURNAL ARTICLE CONFIRMS EARLIER FINDINGS THAT SILICONE GEL-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS ARE NOT ASSOCIATED WITH CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISEASE "Peer Reviewed Journal Article Published in Annals of Plastic Surgery Finds No Association Between Silicone Gel-Filled Breast Implants and Connective Tissue Disease"

	DENUDE MED BRINGS DERMAPLANING TO WASHINGTON, D.C. "Procedure Provides Superior Exfoliation and an Alternative to Microdermabrasion"

	CHECKS TO BE PROCESSED FOR BREAST IMPLANT VICTIMS STARTING TODAY "Today is the effective date in the Dow Corning bankruptcy, finally allowing injured people's claims to be processed. The court-appointed claims administrator for the $2.35 billion fund said that thousands of letters will go out June 1st and that the first checks should be mailed June 15th. "

	RESTYLANE VITAL APPROVED IN EUROPE "Q-Med’s new product, RESTYLANE Vital, has obtained CE certification for the indication for hydration of the skin by injections. The approval of RESTYLANE Vital means that the product can now be marketed in the European Union, Norway and Switzerland."

	PHYSICIANS CAMPAIGN TO BLOCK DENTAL SURGEONS FROM PERFORMING PLASTIC SURGERY "A coalition of medical physicians today announced a major campaign to block passage of proposed legislation that would allow dental surgeons to perform plastic surgery on patients in California."

	WOMEN WITH BREAST CANCER FAMILY HISTORY MAY HAVE ALTERNATIVE PREVENTATIVE MEASURE WITH BREAST REDUCTION "Women at high risk of developing breast cancer may have an additional preventative alternative to having their breasts removed -- breast reduction surgery, according to a study published in the June issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(r)..."

	THE LONG TERM EFFECTS OF A ``HEALTHY TAN''; OBAGI PROMOTES UVA PROTECTION "Obagi Medical Products wants to remind people that the sun can cause skin damage all year round, but especially in the summer, when people are looking for that "sun kissed" look that can later result in skin cancer and premature aging."

	LIPOSUCTION SHOULD ALWAYS BE PERFORMED UNDER LOCAL ANESTHESIA "The invention of tumescent liposuction by the American dermatologist Jeffrey Klein has made cosmetic surgery considerably safer."

	SCOPE OF TRAINING VS SCOPE OF PRACTICE "The growing demand for cosmetic procedures, as well as the attraction of self-pay elective surgery in an era of managed care, has encouraged physicians from various specialty-training backgrounds to assume the mantle of "cosmetic surgeon."

	UPPER ARM REDUCTION (Brachioplasty) — REFINED TECHNIQUES, SATISFYING RESULTS "Upper arm fat, flabbiness or loose, hanging skin are common problems that cause embarrassment and lead some people to avoid wearing sleeveless clothing even on the hottest days of summer."

	FORGET THE NIP, A LITTLE LIFT AND TUCK IS A QUICK STITCH; COSMETIC PROCEDURE LIFTS THE FACE OR BREAST WITH NEEDLE AND THREAD "No cutting, no hospital, no anesthesia and no down time, only a specially designed needle and surgical thread that offers the same results as a traditional facelift or breast lift, if not better. The best part, if you don't like what you see, is it is reversible."

	INJECTION-LIPOLYSIS ("FAT-AWAY-INJECTION") WORKS "New study involving 100 patients"

	DNA TESTING DELIVERS FIRST ANTI-AGING ANTI-ACNE THERAPY FOR ADULTS "At its research and development laboratories on the campus of Stony Brook University, LAB21 has developed a DNA face cream with blemish control that reverses signs of skin aging while simultaneously treating adult acne."

	RAPID GROWING ATTENDANCE AT COSMECEUTICAL FORUM LEADS TO VENUE CHANGE AS DOCTORS TAKE CENTER STAGE AS RISING COSMECEUTICAL STARS "Leading the skincare industry giants are the rising stars of the cosmeceutical field -- doctors. As savvy consumers demand for more science in their skincare, the industry has seen a rise in medical innovators as Howard Murad, Nicholas Perricone, Jose Llados-Comenge, and Fredric Brandt. "

	EPIONE’S SCARLESS BROW SUSPENSION TREATMENT REPLACES THE TRADITIONAL FACELIFT FOR MANY "Now anyone desiring a youthful looking face will no longer need to go under the knife. Brow suspension,..."

	NEW EXCIMER LASER ( XTRAC LASER)- LATEST AND SAFE SOLUTION FOR VITILIGO & PSORIASIS "Offering promises to millions of suffering patients"

	AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY URGES TEENS TO HEED WARNING ON DANGERS OF TANNING "Leading Dermatology Association Calls for Tighter Regulations in New Position Statement on Indoor Tanning"

	ANIKA THERAPEUTICS STARTS CLINICAL TRIAL FOR FACIAL AESTHETICS "Anika Therapeutics, Inc. today announced the start of a pivotal U.S. clinical trial for its hyaluronic acid (HA)-based cosmetic tissue augmentation (CTA) therapy. The trial is designed to evaluate the effectiveness of CTA for correcting nasolabial folds."

	DOWN WITH DOWNTIME!! INTRODUCING OPTIMAL-OUTCOME™ SKINCARE "The pre and post skincare system shown to accelerate healing and deliver a superior result on patients having cosmetic procedures."

	ANTI-AGING: LATEST SCIENCE AND TECHNIQUES; PLASTIC SURGERY SOCIETIES 'TAKE CHARGE OF AGING' "Newest advances in anti-aging medicine; genetic theories and the demographics of aging; hormonal therapy; and the role of optimized nutrition are among the aspects of age management to be featured in the symposium Rejuvenation Medicine: Take Charge of Aging, May 21-23 at New York's Hilton Hotel. "

	THERMAGE(R) INTRODUCES ENHANCED TREATMENT ALGORITHM FOR TISSUE TIGHTENING AT KEY MEDICAL MEETINGS "Predictability of Results and Patient Comfort Improved"

	THE MYTHS AND REALITIES OF VITAMIN D AND SUN EXPOSURE "American Academy of Dermatology Challenges Validity of Recent Claims"

	SCIENCE FICTION OF FACE TRANSPLANTS MAY BE CLOSER THAN YOU THINK "Reconstructive Plastic Surgeons Perform Miracle Transplants Now"

	SUNSCREEN 101 "Dermatologist Reveals What Every American Should Know About Good Sun Protection"

	NATIONAL MESOTHERAPY TRAINING CONFERENCE ATTRACTS TOP PHYSICIANS; SURGE OF ATTENDANCE SPAWNS ADDITIONAL 2004 TRAINING DATES "Due to the overwhelming demand for Mesotherapy in the United States, cosmetic centric physicians including dermatologists, plastic surgeons, internists and physicians looking to transition into the field of cosmetic medicine, are seeking training opportunities from the international experts of A.S.A.M."

	NEW SURVEY REVEALS DRAMATIC RISE IN 'AGING FACE' SURGICAL PROCEDURES INCLUDING FACELIFTS " Survey also finds a Rising Trend in Non-Surgical Procedures in Patients under Forty "

	VALEANT PHARMACEUTICALS LAUNCHES KINERASE CREAM AND INTENSIVE EYE CREAM IN EUROPE "Valeant Pharmaceuticals announced at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) today that it will launch its Kinerase(R) product line in major markets in Europe."

	ESSENTIA BIOSYSTEMS ANNOUNCES $13 MILLION FINANCING; COMPANY DEVELOPING NOVEL THERAPEUTIC PRODUCTS IN AESTHETICS AND DERMATOLOGY "Although successful products are available to replace collagen and hyaluronic acid, Essentia is the very first company to develop technology to promote new elastin, which gives skin improved contour and its ability to bounce back."

	CORRECTING AND REPLACING INAMED ADVANCES BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A CLINICAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IN THE UNITED STATES (DYSPORT) "Inamed Corporation, a global health care company, and its partner Ipsen Ltd., a European speciality pharmaceutical company, today announced the continuation of their Botulinum Toxin Type A Clinical Development Program for the treatment of facial wrinkles, a cosmetic use."

	HELIX BIOMEDIX ANNOUNCES POSITIVE RESULTS OF COMPARATIVE PRODUCT ANTI-WRINKLE STUDY "Irritation is a major issue in the skin care industry. For example, Renova(R), a well-respected industry leader, states on its label that it has shown to cause such adverse reactions as peeling, redness and dry skin. Over 25 percent of study participants commented on irritation caused by the use of Renova(R) yet no subjects reported any of these effects while using the HB168 peptide."

	FDA APPROVES HYLAFORM GEL; INAMED TO MARKET NEW, ADVANCED HYALURONIC ACID-BASED DERMAL FILLER FOR THE CORRECTION OF FACIAL WRINKLES "Inamed Corporation and Genzyme Corporation today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted market approval for Hylaform(R) (Hylan-B gel), a hyaluronic acid-based dermal filler that is indicated for injection into the mid to deep dermis for correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds (such as nasolabial folds). No pre-treatment skin test is required and shipments of Hylaform(R) gel are anticipated to begin immediately."

	BENEFITS OF ON-Q PAINBUSTER PRESENTED AT ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGERY "Study Finds ON-Q PainBuster Reduces Pain and Helps Patients Return to Their Normal Lives Faster Following Outpatient Abdominoplasty Surgery"

	AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PLASTIC SURGEONS OFFERS GUIDANCE TO ENSURE SAFETY FOR LIPOSUCTION PATIENTS "While the general public may view liposuction simply as a cosmetic procedure, it is real surgery with real risks. So what should you know before having liposuction?"

	UNWANTED HAIR CAN BE REMOVED SAFELY, COMPLETELY AND PERMANENTLY IN ONLY MINUTES WITH NEW FDA APPROVED LASER. "Until recently, however, lasers for hair removal were excruciatingly slow. What has changed laser hair removal forever is the Candela Gentlelase 2004."

	YOUTHFUL NECK: PLASTIC SURGEONS SEEK HARMONY IN FACIAL AND NECK REJUVENATION INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR NECK CONTOURING AT THE ASAPS ANNUAL MEETING "Wrinkled neck skin, "turkey wattle" under the chin, and vertical "cords" commonly accompany other aging changes of the face and can be corrected with cosmetic plastic surgery."

	CHANGING BEAUTY IDEAS, NEW TRENDS IN MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY FEATHERLIFT - THERMAGE - FAT GRAFTING - ENDOSCOPIC BROW LIFT "Eyebrows may not be a true "fashion accessory," but preferences in brow shape tend to change with the times. "

	WHEN IS LESS REALLY MORE? AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGEONS RATE THERMAGE, APTOS FEATHER LIFT AND INJECTABLE FILLERS "Thermage (ThermaCool TC System), Aptos Feather Lift, Wire scalpel, New Generation of Injectable Fillers"

	OFFICE SURGERY SAFETY DOCUMENTATION BREAKTHROUGH "A major study documenting outcomes for more than 400,000 surgical procedures performed in accredited office-based surgery facilities provides solid data confirming an overall safety record comparable to that of surgeries performed in hospital surgery facilities."

	AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGERY ISSUES GUIDELINES FOR PATIENTS "Most cosmetic procedures have excellent safety records, so people may be easily persuaded that they are simple to perform and are without risk. But in the hands of untrained physicians, or possibly criminals posing as doctors, the results can be disastrous,..."

	BODY CONTOURING: SHAPING CURVES TO SHEDDING POUNDS "Recent advances in body contouring cover a wide spectrum, ranging from technical refinements in "liposculpting" to large-volume fat removal to multiple procedures for treatment of contour deformities associated with massive weight loss. "

	BREAST IMPLANT COMPARISON: SILICONE GEL AND SALINE "Women desiring breast implants need not be discouraged that silicone gel-filled implants are not yet on the market for general use,.... "

	ADIPOSE-DERIVED CELLS - POTENTIAL TO ENGRAFT AND DIFFERENTIATE INTO HEART MUSCLE "These results provide early indication that adipose-derived regenerative cells, which include adult stem cells, endothelial progenitor cells and other growth factor producing cells, and which were discovered by scientists at MacroPore, have the potential to repair damage associated with injured cardiac muscle following heart attack."

	COSMETIC SURGEON CONQUERS CELLULITE "Infusion Lipolysis (TM) is a medical technology that allows the doctor to rapidly shrink fat cells in cellulite areas. Shrinkage is the result of stored fat being broken down and exiting engorged cells."

	MTV’S `I WANT A FAMOUS FACE` SETS A DANGEROUS COURSE, SAYS THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGERY "The new MTV "reality' show, "I Want a Famous Face," in which young people are encouraged to seek plastic surgery that will make them look more like their celebrity idols, sends the wrong message, says the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). "

	VALEANT PHARMACEUTICALS EXTENDS KINERASE(R) PRODUCT LINE WITH A NEW INTENSIVE EYE CREAM "The new eye cream contains a 25 percent higher concentration of Kinetin, the natural substance in Kinerase products that helps the skin retain moisture and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles."

	COSMECEUTICALS FORUM ATTRACTS INDUSTRY LEADERS DR. BRANDT SKIN CARE, AVON FUTURE, PRESCRIPTIVES, OSMOTICS, NEOSTRATA, MURAD AND MORE "Marketers and brand developers are facing a growing competitive playing field as new market segments open, providing variety and alternatives for consumers. Leading cosmeceutical marketers are gathering on June 3 & 4, 2004 in New York City at the Cosmeceuticals:"

	UNSUPERVISED NON-PHYSICIAN PRACTICE OF MEDICINE POSITION OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY "The ASDS launched a campaign in 2001 warning consumers that cosmetic treatments, such as those using lasers, high-tech light devices, chemical peels, soft tissue fillers, botulinum toxin and microdermabrasion techniques, are medical/surgical procedures that should be performed by a fully qualified physician or under the direct supervision of a physician. "

	AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY ADVISES PATIENTS TO OPT FOR COSMETIC PROCEDURES USING LOCAL ANESTHESIA "Study Suggests the Use of General Anesthesia Increases Risk of Complication or Death"

	CLINICAL DATA ON A NEW BOTULINUM TYPE A PRODUCT SUGGESTS LONGER LASTING RESPONSE WITH NO SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS "Presenting at last month’s annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology, Gary Monheit, M.D., reported on Phase II clinical results for the new botulinum toxin type A product, currently marketed outside North America under the trade name DysportÒ ."

	NEW REALITY TV PROGRAMS CREATE UNHEALTHY, UNREALISTIC EXPECTATIONS OF PLASTIC SURGERY "With the debut of MTV’s “I Want a Famous Face” and the soon-to-be-aired “The Swan” that culminates in a beauty contest, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) cautions the viewing public to have realistic expectations about cosmetic plastic surgery."

	CYNOSURE RECEIVES FDA CLEARANCE FOR APOGEE(R) ELITE(TM) '2-IN-1' LASER "This clearance allows us to offer a 'one-for-all' system that permanently removes hair regardless of skin type, eliminating the need for two separate lasers."

	CELEBRITIES & COSMETIC SURGERY – HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH? PEOPLE EN ESPAÑOL’S MAY ISSUE REVEALS BEFORE & AFTER PHOTOS OF JENNIFER LOPEZ, THALÍA AND SALMA HAYEK; ON SALE MONDAY, APRIL 5 "People en Español unveils its “Cosmetic Surgery — The Photos Tell All” issue on Monday, April 5, interviewing some of today’s hottest Hispanic celebrities on the guilty pleasures of cosmetic surgery."

	HELIX BIOMEDIX ANNOUNCES PRELIMINARY RESULTS OF ANTI-WRINKLE STUDY AND PRIVATE FINANCING "Helix BioMedix, Inc., today announced that it has completed a 40 person, 12-week consumer product test comparing the company's anti-wrinkle peptide, HB168pal with Renova, a currently marketed FDA approved product."