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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."

	NEW SCIENTIFIC DATA, CLINICAL THERAPIES AND HI-TECH DEVICES HEADLINE LASER MEDICINE ANNUAL MEETING "Topics include new technologies and techniques for skin rejuvenation, leg vein treatments, hair removal, photodynamic therapy and more."

	COAPT SYSTEMS LAUNCHES ENDOTINE MIDFACE(TM) ST 4.5 FOR MIDFACE SUSPENSION "There are nearly 400,000 facelifts performed worldwide each year, many of which involve a midface lift. The midface lift is one of the most rapidly growing segments of the facelift market as baby boomers seek a less invasive, more subtle change in their appearance."

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

	RESTYLANE TOUCH® - A NEW INSTANT AESTHETIC TREATMENT "Q-Med, the Swedish bio-technology company which makes Restylane, the UK’s leading injectable filler for aesthetic beauty treatments, announces the arrival of Restylane Touch®."

	STRETCH MARK REMOVAL FOR GOOD (COOLBEAM) "New Technological Breakthrough Treatment Promises to Reduce or Even Eliminate the Most Stubborn Stretch Marks, For Good and in As Little As Fifteen Minutes."

	BILL WOULD OPEN DOOR TO DENTISTS PERFORMING PLASTIC SURGERY IN COLORADO "Colorado Senate Health Committee Passes HB 1102 : Broadens the Definition of “Dentistry”"

	GASTRIC BYPASS SURGERY POPULARITY LEADS TO JUMP IN PLASTIC SURGERY PROCEDURES, ACCORDING TO ASPS STATISTICS "More than 52,000 Body Contouring Procedures Performed for Massive Weight Loss Patients in 2003"

	MORE THAN 8.7 MILLION COSMETIC PLASTIC SURGERY PROCEDURES IN 2003 – UP 32% OVER 2002 "For 12th Year, American Society of Plastic Surgeons Reports Statistics"

	DEMAND JUMPED IN 2003 FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE PLASTIC SURGERY, EXCEEDING 6.9 MILLION PROCEDURES – UP 41% OVER 2002 "American Society of Plastic Surgeons Reports 2003 Statistics"

	MORE THAN 6.2 MILLION RECONSTRUCTIVE PLASTIC SURGERY PROCEDURES IN 2003 "For 12th Year, American Society of Plastic Surgeons Reports Statistics"

	CYNOSURE RECEIVES AWARD FOR LASER TREATMENT OF STRETCH MARKS " Cynosure, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of lasers and pulsed light sources, announced that it has received the "2003 Editor's Choice Award" from Aesthetics Trends & Technologies for its V Star pulse dye laser for vascular treatment of striae or stretch marks."

	LOVE HANDLES CAN BE SHRUNK WITHOUT SURGERY (infusion lipolysis) Toronto doctor develops alternative to liposuction "People who want to lose their love handles but hate the idea of liposuction now have a non-surgical alternative that offers them something in between."

	REPROGRAMMABLE CELLS FROM FAT ARE TRUE ADULT STEM CELLS "After successfully turning cells taken from human fat into different cell types, Duke University Medical Center researchers have now demonstrated that these specific cells are truly adult stem cells with multiple potential, instead of being a mixture of different types of cells, each with a more limited destiny."

	PROCYTE CORPORATION INTRODUCES NEOVA® THERAPY DUAL ACTION LOTION GHK Copper Peptide Complex® + Retinol "ProCyte Corporation, announces the introduction of Neova® Therapy Dual Action Lotion which uses advanced nanoencapsulation technology to stabilize the combination of two anti-aging powerhouses, GHK Copper Peptide Complex® micronutrition and Retinol, into an intensive lightweight lotion."

	NON-SURGICAL SKIN TIGHTENING FEATURED ON THE OPRAH WINFREY SHOW "In today’s segment entitled, THE AGE DEFYING WOMAN: HOW TO STOP THE CLOCK ON AGING, millions of Oprah Winfrey fans came face-to-face with the latest breakthrough technique for achieving non-surgical skin tightening using the Thermage® Procedure. "

	THERMAGE(R) INTRODUCES A NEW FAST TREATMENT TIP "The Thermage method uses non-invasive radiofrequency (RF) technology to smooth wrinkles around the eye by tightening loose skin."

	POPULARITY OF PLASTIC SURGERY DOES NOT DIMINISH RISKS "American Society of Plastic Surgeons Leads the Specialty with Safety Initiatives"

	ASPS STUDY SPOTLIGHTS NEW TECHNIQUES TO CONTOUR ARMS, REMOVE EXCESS SKIN AFTER MASSIVE WEIGHT LOSS "Thousands of people successfully lose significant weight each year. After massive weight loss, many people are unaware that their skin may not conform to their smaller body and unfortunately the “perfect” body is still a dream."

	MENTOR BREAST IMPLANT PRODUCTS RECEIVE FULL EUROPEAN UNION CLASS III MEDICAL DEVICE CERTIFICATION "Approval Covers Saline and Silicone Gel-Filled Breast Implants and One-Stage and Two-Stage Tissue Expanders"

	ISOLAGEN ANNOUNCES POSITIVE RESULTS IN PHASE III STUDY; EMERGING SCIENCE UTILIZES PATIENT'S OWN CELLS TO TREAT FACIAL WRINKLES/SCARS "For this trial, we elected to examine the results at four (4) months for comparison to other injectable treatments used for wrinkles and scars and we are very pleased with the data," said Vaughan Clift, MD., Medical Director."

	NEW FROM THE FREEDONIA GROUP: US COSMETIC SURGERY PRODUCTS DEMAND WILL REACH $1.8 BILLION IN 2007 "Demand for materials and equipment used in cosmetic surgery procedures will advance over 11 percent annually to $1.8 billion."

	OFFICE SURGERY: GUIDELINES FOR PATIENT SAFETY "Published data have shown that accredited office-based facilities have a safety record comparable to that of hospital ambulatory surgery settings. However, the alarming fact is that most office-based surgical facilities are unaccredited. ASAPS encourages prospective patients to make sure their office-based cosmetic surgery meets the following requirements:"

	" EXCESSIVE" COSMETIC PLASTIC SURGERY: HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH? "How much cosmetic surgery is too much? The answer depends on the reasons it is chosen, when it is chosen, and the patient’s expectations."

	MONTRESPORT MEDICAL TO PRESENT COSMETIC SURGERY REHAB PRODUCTS AT MEDTECH INSIGHT'S INVESTMENT IN INNOVATION CONFERENCE "MontreSport is developing products for cosmetic and reconstructive surgery that will reduce pain and risk of complication, and significantly speed the recovery of patients after facial surgery."

	BODY CONTOURING PROCEDURES DRAMATICALLY INCREASE "According to statistics just released by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, body contouring procedures made huge gains from 2002. Lower body lifts increased by 127%, thigh lifts by 109%, upper arm lifts by 68% and tummy tucks by 42%."

	CANDELA'S VBEAM LASER USED ON BIRTHMARK PROCEDURE DURING CBS'S `THE EARLY SHOW' "Co-anchor Hannah Storm raises awareness of treating and removing birthmarks, and unveils her own struggles dealing with a birthmark "

	YOUNGER, HEALTHIER LOOKING SKIN... EVEN AFTER MENOPAUSE "It was the need to be able to help my menopausal patients that led me to discover a European product called Imedeen, a nutritional supplement that is designed to help improve the structure of the dermis in skin."

	THERE IS SOME SPECULATION WITHIN THE PLASTIC SURGERY COMMUNITY THAT MADONNA MAY HAVE HAD THE NEW YORK CITY FACE LIFT (NYCL), COMBINED WITH INJECTABLE TREATMENTS LIKE RESTYLANE FILLERS AND BOTOX, PRIOR TO THE 2004, GRAMMY AWARDS. "Leading canadian cosmetic surgeon the first to bring the vertical u-facelift technique from Paris to North America. "

	THE IDEAL EARLOBE "Lots of folks obsess about their necks and chins, but few pay attention to their earlobes. That's not a problem -- unless they get a face-lift."

	VIRTUAL FACE MAY LEAD TO BETTER PLASTIC SURGERY System allows surgeons to simulate the results of an operation "Software that predicts how a person's face will react to surgery could one day help plastic surgeons find their kindest cut."

	BOTOX BOOSTS SAGGING BREASTS Ontario doctor says muscle injections lift chest by improving posture "Injections of Botox into the chest can give new life to sagging breasts, says an Ontario dermatologist."

	NEW DATA SHOW BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A TO BE HIGHLY EFFECTIVE TREATMENT FOR EXCESSIVE SWEATING " Results of a Phase III clinical study using botulinum toxin type A to treat primary axillary hyperhidrosis, or excessive underarm sweating, show that botulinum toxin type A is safe and effective for treatment of hyperhidrosis and that it markedly improves quality of life in patients who suffer from this medical condition."

	TECHNOLOGY HELPS DERMATOLOGY PATIENTS "For more than 10 years, Charles Roe has lived with vitiligo, a condition in which the skin loses pigment and leaves white patches. The cause and cure are not known."

	ACNE PATIENTS SEEING THE LIGHT: New Laser Therapy Prevents Acne From Graduating to Scars "What’s a four letter word for a skin condition that affects nearly 80 percent of the population in various forms and can cause considerable emotional stress? If you answered acne, then you hit this hard-to-treat condition on the head."

	IDEBENONE "Idebenone is an antioxidant. Antioxidants protect cells from environmental damage, improve the appearance of fine lines, reduce dryness, and smooth skin texture."

	NEW STUDIES FIND NO SKIN TOO LIGHT OR TOO DARK - FOR EVER-EVOLVING LASER HAIR REMOVAL TECHNOLOGY "If you’ve plucked, waxed, or tweezed unwanted hair but are growing tired with this fleeting solution, it might be time for you to get zapped."

	EFFECTIVE TREATMENTS MEAN EXCESSIVE SWEATING PATIENTS NO LONGER SWIMMING IN ANXIETY "In a society that demands that you "never let them see you sweat," the excessive sweating condition known as hyperhidrosis can be a debilitating and life-inhibiting disorder if left untreated."

	DDF TO APPOINT CLINICAL ADVISORY BOARD "DDF founder and renown dermatologist, Dr. Howard Sobel, announced today that he will soon appoint a select group of dermatologists, cosmetic dermatologic surgeons, cosmetic and plastic surgeons to serve on the DDF Clinical Advisory Board."

	KLEIN-BECKER'S STRETCH-MARK/WRINKLE REDUCER BECOMES NUMBER ONE StriVectin-SD Breaks All Records; Knocks Dior Out of Top Ten "StriVectin-SD -- the stretch-mark- cream-turned-anti-wrinkle-phenomenon -- has become the number one anti-wrinkle cream in America, and hit the Skincare Top 10 this month, beating out many other well-known brands like Prescriptives and Dior."

	COMPONENT FACELIFT: SUM IS GREATER THAN ITS PARTS "Long-lasting, natural-looking results are among the benefits of the Component Facelift, according to plastic surgeon Robert Bernard, MD,..."

	DERMATOLOGISTS DIS-'PATCH' DARK SIDE OF MELASMA "New therapies are providing dermatologists with options that can help resolve melasma and help patients remove that mask."

	BOTULINUM REJUVENATION: MEN FINDING BENEFITS ARE MORE THAN JUST SKIN DEEP "Despite the popular belief that gentlemen enjoy becoming “distinguished” with the signs of aging, dermatologists are finding that men now represent a growing number of Americans who seek botulinum rejuvenation to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles."

	INAMED PRESENTS CLINICAL RESULTS FROM BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A STUDY AT 62ND ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY CONFERENCE TODAY "The product is currently available and marketed outside North America by Ipsen for various indications under the trade name DYSPORT(R)."

	AVENTIS' DERMIK LABORATORIES ANNOUNCES FDA ACCEPTANCE OF FILING FOR SCULPTRA(TM) TO TREAT FACIAL LIPOATROPHY "SCULPTRA(TM) is marketed under the trade name NEW-FILL® in Europe, where it was approved by the French Notified Body G-Med (Department of Evaluation of Medical Devices) in 1999 as a wrinkles filling product."

	CYNOSURE RECEIVES FDA CLEARANCE FOR TREATMENT OF CELLULITE "Cynosure, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of cosmetic and medical lasers, announced today that it has received government clearance for the treatment of cellulite using its TriActive(TM) LaserDermology(SM) device."

	CYNOSURE UNVEILS NEW TRISTAR(TM) '3-IN-1' AND APOGEE(R) ELITE(TM) '2-IN-1' LASER SYSTEMS AT AAD "Cynosure, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of cosmetic and medical lasers, will demonstrate its two newest products at the February American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Meeting (Booth # 1937) in Washington, DC."

	LIPS THAT LAST IMPLANTS LAST LONGER THAN INJECTABLE FILLERS "There’s more than one way to get fuller lips. While injectable fillers, such as the recently FDA-approved Restylane, or Collagen Replacement Therapy, are popular, some patients may prefer implants because they last longer and still feel soft and natural."

	BOARD-CERTIFIED PLASTIC SURGEON CREATES FULLER LIPS PERMANENTLY, SAFELY AND PAINLESSLY (autologous fat transfer) "The procedure uses a patients' own fat, carefully injected droplet by droplet by a skilled plastic surgeon."

	Q-MED LAUNCHES A NEW PRODUCT FOR THE TREATMENT OF FINE SUPERFICIAL LINES. Q-Med has obtained approval in Europe for sales of the esthetics product RESTYLANE Touch. "RESTYLANE Touch is used for the treatment of fine superficial lines and is a further development of the previous product RESTYLANE Fine Lines."

	ADVANCED PROCEDURE PROVIDES RELIEF FOR PEOPLE SUFFERING WITH ACNE "Plastic Surgery Group Offers Non-Medicated Option: ClearLight Acne Photoclearing."

	AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY HOLDS 62ND ANNUAL MEETING MONDAY FEBRUARY 2, 9:10 AM ET "The American Academy of Dermatology will hold its 2004 Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., February 6-11, 2004, at the New Washington Convention Center."

	BREAST AUGMENTATION SAFE FOR ACTIVE WOMEN ASPS STUDY SHOWS NO LONG-TERM EFFECT ON MUSCLE OR NERVE FUNCTION "Breast augmentation performed under the pectoral muscle causes no loss of muscle function or loss of nipple sensation long term, according to the February issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®,..."

	MAJOR DISCOVERY LINKS DNA TEST TO REVERSING SIGNS OF AGING "LAB21, Inc. announced today that it has filed a patent application with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office on a major discovery relating to methods for linking DNA data from an individual with the creation of a topical formulation that slows down the aging process, and even reverses some of the signs of facial skin aging."

	DYING FOR PLASTIC SURGERY? DO YOUR HOMEWORK FIRST "Surgery is never risk free. Yet when it comes to plastic surgery, people often ignore the fact that not all makeovers end as happily as on television. "

	LOVE IS NOT BLIND, AMERICAN ACADEMY OF FACIAL PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY SURVEY SAYS "Most men and women would like to change at least one feature on their significant other's face, yet men are most likely to take suggestions involving facial plastic surgery to be an insult and women are more likely than men to take them as gestures of love..."

	2003 COSMETIC SURGERY STATISTICS SHOW STRONG INCREASES "The results of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery’s (AACS) 2003 Procedural Survey show growth in nearly all cosmetic procedures, with the greatest amount of growth in non-invasive treatments."

	PHYSICIANS FLOCK TO FIRST AESTHETIC MESOTHERAPY COURSE IN UNITED STATES; FRENCH PIONEER PRACTITIONERS OF MESOTHERAPY SHARE EXPERTISE WITH PEERS "The American Society of Aesthetic Mesotherapy (ASAM) is scheduled to host more than 100 physicians from around the United States on January 23rd and 24th, 2004 for a two-day course on the subject of Aesthetic Mesotherapy hosted in Miami Beach at the Ritz Plaza."

	PREVAGE "It has been used mostly in Europe as a treatment for Alzheimer's and stroke victims. Now some see it as a potential fountain of youth for aging skin."

	FROM THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGERY GOOD HOUSEKEEPING RANKS CITY LIPS AS THE MOST EFFECTIVE LIP PLUMPER AVAILABLE IN THEIR FEBRUARY 2004 TESTING REPORT "Marie Taylor, co-founder of City Lips Cosmetics, explains, "The Good Housekeeping report confirms the science behind our exclusive formula and patented ingredients. City Lips builds and repairs collagen making lips fuller, reduces wrinkles, and makes you look years younger.

	BREAKTHROUGH IN SKIN TECHNOLOGY CAPTURES BEAUTY SECRETS OF THE FAR EAST; DERMA BEAUTY HA REHYDRATES SKIN AND DIMINISHES WRINKLES FROM WITHIN "Only recently has the anti-aging powers of hyaluronic acid (HA) been available to the general public for cosmetic reasons. Although this natural ingredient has been used by women in the Far East for generations, it has recently gained increased awareness in the United States with the FDA's endorsement of HA injection for wrinkle reduction in November 2003."

	PATENT DISCOVERY CORP CONTINUES DEVELOPMENT OF REVOLUTIONARY BREAST IMPLANT PROSTHESIS "San Francisco-based Patent Discovery Corp. has procured the rights to a new implant prosthesis from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas that could eventually replace saline and silicone as the preferred option for breast augmentation and reconstruction."

	FDA CLEARS CANDELA'S VBEAM & CBEAM LASERS FOR ACNE; CLEARANCES ADD TO COMPREHENSIVE ACNE PRODUCT OFFERING "Candela Corporation announced today that it has received additional clearances from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market its Vbeam(R) and its Cbeam(TM) for the non-invasive treatment of acne."

	INAMED ACQUIRES LICENSE RIGHTS TO JUVEDERM, A NON-ANIMAL-BASED, CROSS-LINKED HYALURONIC-ACID LINE OF DERMAL FILLER PRODUCTS "Inamed Corporation, a global health care company, today announced the signing of licensing agreements with Corneal Group for the rights to develop, distribute and market the Juvederm(R) dermal fillers family of products in specified markets around the world."

	"NO DOWNTIME" FACELIFT "Would you have a face-lift if you didn’t have any down time, experienced no pain and looked natural afterwards? What if there were no scars and no telltale signs, and your skin would continue to improve for months after your facelift?"

	INAMED RECEIVES FDA DECISION LETTER REQUESTING AMENDMENT TO SILICONE GEL BREAST IMPLANT PMA APPLICATION AND SCHEDULES CONFERENCE CALL "Inamed Corporation, a global healthcare company, received today, at approximately 6:00 pm Eastern time, a "Not Approvable" letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The letter outlines the additional information that Inamed must provide prior to the FDA's further review of its premarket approval application (PMA) for silicone gel-filled breast implants."

	PERMANENT BOTOX - RADIANCE IS THE NEW DERMAL FILLER THAT MAY LAST FOR YEARS "The latest wrinkle remover shown to outlast collagen and Botox has turned countless pouts into grins in Beverly Hills and beyond. Radiance, the newest anti-wrinkle injectable filler with little or no risk of allergy, is proven to work effectively for filling deep lines and wrinkles and enhance lips."

	MEDICIS ANNOUNCES FIRST SHIPMENT OF RESTYLANE TO PHYSICIANS "Medicis today announced that it has made its first shipment of RESTYLANE(R) to physicians. Each initial order includes a comprehensive training disk that is designed to assist physicians with procedure techniques."

	PATIENT SAFETY IS THE HIGHEST PRIORITY AT AACS 20TH ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING "A faculty of distinguished surgeons will present the latest techniques and principals for a beautiful face and body covering topics from facial and forehead rejuvenation, blepharoplasty, lasers, facelifts, rhinoplasty, liposuction, breast augmentation and more."

	ANOTHER MEDICAL MILESTONE FOR THE HAIRMAX LASERCOMB - NOW A CLASS 2A MEDICAL DEVICE IN SINGAPORE "The Hair Max Laser Comb, manufactured by Lexington International LLC, is a breakthrough personal device for delivering the healthy, nourishing effects of Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) to hair."

	INNOVATIVE PLASTIC SURGERY PROCEDURE REJUVENATES HIV PATIENTS; NOW HIV-POSITIVE PATIENTS CAN LOOK AS WELL AS THEY FEEL "After researching a number of options, I found that dermafat grafts from their mid-sections would allow me to return the natural look to my patients' faces long-term without any external scarring."

	FIRST HEAD-TO-HEAD CLINICAL TRIAL OF BOTOX® COSMETIC AND COSMETIC CREAMS "The study will compare BOTOX® Cosmetic with three over-the-counter creams - StriVectin-SD®, HydroDerm™, and WrinkleRelax™ - for patients with moderate to severe glabellar lines (frown lines between the brows)."

	INJECTABLES UPDATE: RESTYLANE APPROVED, HYLAFORM PENDING "The list of cosmetic soft tissue fillers on the market and in the pipeline worldwide is growing rapidly. Many have been introduced with great fanfare; relatively few stand the test of regulatory or peer review – as well as the test of time."

	10 COSMETIC PLASTIC SURGERY PREDICTIONS FOR 2004 FROM THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGERY "The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the leading national organization of board-certified plastic surgeons who specialize in cosmetic surgery, offers its predictions for cosmetic surgery in 2004."

	American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Gives Thumbs Down To "Nip/Tuck" Golden Globe Nomination "Members of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, along with many television viewers from all walks of life, have criticized this program, which uses violence, sex and graphically unrealistic portrayals of plastic surgery to boost ratings,"

	BREAST IMPLANT UPDATE "What follows is the latest information on breast augmentation which, according to statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), is the second most popular surgical aesthetic procedure (249,641 in 2002)."

	Inamed Comments on FDA Talk Paper Comparing Effectiveness of Zyplast and Restylane "Treatment Effect of Inamed's Zyplast(R) and of Restylane(R) as Dermal Fillers Shown to be Comparable at Six Months -- Overall Side Effect Profile of Zyplast shown to be better than Restylane at Fourteen Days"

	From Restylane® To Facelifts – Checking Credentials Paramount When Choosing Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Safety Tips from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons With the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval of Restylane ® on Dec. 12, and with other fillers on the horizon, the arsenal of cosmetic plastic surgery treatments to attack wrinkles, furrows and folds continues to grow.

	Medicis Announces FDA Approval of Restylane, the First and Only Dermal Filler Made of Stable, Biodegradable Non-Animal Hyaluronic Acid Medicis (NYSE:MRX) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Restylane(R), an injection for the correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds, the lines between the nose and mouth. Restylane is the first and only FDA-approved dermal filler made of a biodegradable non-animal stabilized hyaluronic acid (NASHA(TM)). Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance found in all living organisms and provides volume and fullness to the skin.

	Candela Announces FDA Clearance of Breakthrough Laser Treatment for Acne; Industry's First Approved Laser for Facial Acne Gives Millions of Acne Sufferers Hope "Gerard E. Puorro, Candela's President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "Patients, who have experienced physical and social trauma from acne, especially facial acne, can now receive safe and effective, non-invasive treatment from Smoothbeam during a few visits to their physician's office and without taking prescribed medications."

	Revolutionary Wrinkle Reducing Filler to Enhance Face of Plastic Surgery; FDA Panel Recommends Conditional Approval of Restylane The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) welcomes the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel's recommendation today for conditional approval of Restylane, a new longer lasting, non-surgical wrinkle fighter.

	FDA Approval May Make Hyaluronic Acid the Next "Hot Shot" Wrinkle Filler The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) clearance of a new class of soft tissue fillers may give hyaluronic acid-based injectables the potential to become the next "hot shot" for erasing wrinkles.

	American Society of Plastic Surgeons Survey Points to Hot Future for Injectables, Soft Tissue Fillers An FDA panel will consider two new, non surgical wrinkle fighters Friday, Nov. 21. Restylane and Hylaform are hyaluronic acid-based soft tissue fillers that have been approved in Canada and Europe.

	Surgically placed 'sling' reduces signs of aging in the neck A thin, plastic "sling" surgically placed under the skin beneath the skin and jaws helps reduce the saggy appearance of the neck that results from aging, according to an article in the November/December issue of The Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

	Medical Matrix, LLC Releases Prosthetic Device to Replace Surgery Through non surgical procedures and a custom fitted dental prosthetic, dental patients or cosmetic surgical patients can receive instant reduction of facial aging lines and wrinkles without surgery, incisions, shots or healing time.

	Facelift: Then and Now According to statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), 124,514 Americans had facelift surgery in 2002.

	Lipoplasty (Liposuction): Then and Now There was a time when men and women unhappy with their body contours, particularly individuals with diet- and exercise-resistant fat "pockets," had few options. For decades, surgeons sought a safe and effective method of removing fat.

	Breast Lift: Then and Now In today's society, as in most cultures throughout history, the firm uplifted female breast symbolizes youth, health and vitality. However, with age, weight loss or childbirth a woman's breasts may lose volume and tone, so that the breast tissues begin to sag and eventually the nipples point downward.

	Breast Augmentation: Then and Now Throughout recorded history and in virtually all cultures of the world, humans have been fascinated by the female breast and its primordial symbolism. Today, women have breast enlargement options that were not dreamed of only a few decades ago, and breast augmentation has become the second most sought-after cosmetic surgical procedure for women.

	Facing the Age Old Question…How to Turn Back the Hands of Time New American Academy of Dermatology Survey Finds Women Overwhelmed by Anti-Aging Treatment Options When consumers visit the cosmetic counter at a department store or walk through the skin care aisle at the local drugstore, they are met by a wide variety of anti-aging products available for the face and body. Magazine articles are also filled with information about cosmetic procedures that can reverse the signs of aging.

	Say Goodbye to Prescription Pain Relievers: ASPS Study Reveals Surgical Treatment Dramatically Decreases, Even Eliminates Migraine Headaches Migraine headaches afflict about 28 million Americans each year, often debilitating sufferers to the point they cannot conduct their daily lives.

	ASPS Reveals Results of National Breast Implant Registry After three years of following women with breast implants, data presented today at Plastic Surgery 2003, the annual scientific meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation (PSEF) and the American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons (ASMS) reveals the vast majority of re-operations are performed for women requesting a change in implant size.

	Breast Cancer Survivors Can Save Breast After Large Tumor Removal After five years of development, a new technique to save the breast after large tumor removal via lumpectomy with minimal scarring rather than suffer a breast deformity or mastectomy was presented today at Plastic Surgery 2003,...

	ASPS Study Proves Body Contouring One Year After Bariatric Surgery Safe, Significantly Reduces Complications "however, in a study presented today at the Plastic Surgery 2003, plastic surgeons can confidently perform a contouring procedure to remove excess skin and fat below the abdomen (panniculectomy) with significantly less complications than previously thought by waiting one year after bariatric surgery.

	Beyond Botox®– New Arsenal of Injectable Treatments in Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Think Botox® is just for relaxing wrinkles? Think again. Plastic surgeons are not only discussing a multitude of uses for Botox, but a revolutionary set of new fillers to refill or plump up the aging face at Plastic Surgery 2003, the annual scientific meeting...

	Plastic Surgery 2003 Reveals Emerging Trends and Hot Technologies in Cosmetic Surgery "Injectable fillers and the reintroduction of silicone breast implants will probably get the most buzz at this year’s ‘Hot Topics,’" according to Brian Kinney, MD, PSEF Emerging Trends Task Force member. "With more than 30 fillers on the market around the world, injectables will clearly be a dominant issue at the symposium," he said. "Because we expect such a buzz, a history of natural fillers will be presented and the floor will be opened for discussion."

	Plastic Surgery Meeting to Discuss Emerging Trends in Cosmetic Plastic Surgery The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) brings "Emerging Trends - Hot Topics in Cosmetic Surgery," a course presenting and assessing new and innovative technology and techniques in cosmetic surgery, to the ASPS/PSEF/ASMS 71st Annual Scientific Meeting, November 2-6 in San Antonio.

	COAPT SYSTEMS RECEIVES CE MARK FOR ENDOTINE FOREHEAD FIXATION DEVICE PLASTIC SURGEONS IN EUROPE NOW HAVE ACCESS TO INNOVATIVE DEVICE Endotine Forehead is a simple, easy to use bio-absorbable device designed to create secure, sutureless soft tissue fixation during brow lift surgery, with the goal of allowing surgeons to reduce operating time, facilitate open and minimally invasive procedures, minimize procedural complexity and achieve improved surgical and aesthetic outcomes.

	PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY SHEDS LIGHT ON TREATMENT OF ACNE, ROSACEA AND SUN DAMAGE ....discussed how lasers and light devices used alone or in conjunction with certain photo sensitizing agents, or photodynamic therapy, is improving the treatment of acne, rosacea and sun damage.

	NEW FILLERS COULD ERASE THE TELLTALE SIGNS OF AGING FDA APPROVAL IS KEY TO FINDING SAFE, EFFECTIVE RESULTS If you’re one of the millions of people who are searching for the perfect solution to reverse the aging process, you may be about to get an array of new treatment options to choose from.

	PERLANE(R) VERSUS HYLAFORM(R) - COMPARING TWO FORMS OF INJECTABLE HYALURONIC ACID FOR CORRECTING NASOLABIAL FOLDS A new comparative study reports that two hyaluronic acids derivatives, Perlane(R) and Hylaform(R), produce a similar "optimal cosmetic result," for correction of nasolabial folds, with Perlane providing a more durable improvement than Hylaform but at the cost of reduced tolerability for the patient.

	NEW FAT AUTOGRAFT MUSCLE INJECTION (F.A.M.I.) TECHNIQUE Delivers Improved, Long-Term Results For Facial Volume Restoration The new fat autograft muscle injection (F.A.M.I.) technique, developed by French plastic surgeon, Roger E. Amar, MD, has shown improved long-term, aesthetic results for facial rejuvenation. In a recent study on 100 patients in the United States, clinical findings were reported and compared to those of traditional fat augmentation methods for facial volume restoration.

	AT THE FOREFRONT: SKIN SURGERY PREDICTIONS FOR 2004 FROM THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY In response to growing demand for no downtime anti-aging treatments, dermatologic surgery specialists continue to evaluate clinical advances and develop new solutions to improve the health, function and beauty of your skin.

	RESTYLANE AND OTHER INJECTABLES AT-A-GLANCE For centuries, physicians and patients have sought non-surgical therapies to remove or reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles and aging. Many materials have been tried; some with good results, others with disastrous results and others have proven ineffective.

	NEW STUDY SHOWS LIPOSUCTION CAUSES NATURAL BREAST ENLARGEMENT A study published in September's issue of Dermatologic Surgery concludes women's breasts can naturally enlarge from one to two cup sizes following the efficient removal of fat in other areas of the body using tumescent liposuction.

	COSMETIC SKIN SURGERY OF THE FUTURE: NEW THREADS, SMALLER INCISIONS, UNDETECTABLE SCARS AND LESS DOWNTIME More and more women, especially younger patients who do not have a lot of sagging, are turning to new minimally invasive lifting procedures that entail smaller incisions and can be performed using local anesthesia, according to dermatologic surgeon Ronald L. Moy, MD, associate clinical p rofessor, UCLA and president-elect of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

	BREAST AUGMENTATION REVISIONS Breast augmentation is a procedure that is often assumed to be simple in nature and execution but is actually quite complex. Proper surgical technique and attention to detail are essential to good results, and too often these are overlooked.

	THE TOTAL BODY LIFT: A FACELIFT FOR YOUR FIGURE Millions of Americans are unhappy with their body shape/figure. Whether it is a case of bad genetics, the traumatic effect significant weight loss has caused, or just an abundance of loose skin on the abdomen or thighs,....

	LOLLIPOP BREAST UP- LIFT The techniques for lifting the breast and restoring a natural fullness, in the past, have involved excessive scarring in the natural breast fold.

	FIGHT GRAVITY FOR FULL LIPS If Angelina Jolie is any indication, the bee-stung look is still “in” for lips. Achieving that puffy pout, however, means women must fight gravity. And gravity always wins.

	Non-Surgical Laser Treatment of Varicose Veins Shows Superior Results to Traditional Surgery: Journal Study Long-Term Success Rate, Low Complications, Rapid Recovery and No General Anesthesia for Outpatient Interventional Radiology Treatment.

	NEW STUDY SHOWS LIPOSUCTION CAUSES NATURAL BREAST ENLARGEMENT A study published in September's issue of Dermatologic Surgery concludes women's breasts can naturally enlarge from one to two cup sizes following the efficient removal of fat in other areas of the body using tumescent liposuction.

	LASERS OFFER NEW MEDICAL AND COSMETIC TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR PATIENTS WITH SKIN OF COLOR Lasers are becoming one of the most versatile treatment options for everything from leg veins to birthmarks. However, the first generation of laser treatments was not appropriate for use on darker colored skin because they could result in loss of pigment and scarring.

	Brighten Up! 30-Minute Eyelid Surgery Creates Refreshed, Alert Appearance A new cosmetic use for an established eyelid surgery can create a refreshed, alert appearance in just 30 minutes.

	Hand Rejuvenation: Turning Back the Hands of Time While many people have cosmetic surgery to make their face look younger, their hands still may reveal their age.

	CELLULITE: AN UPDATE Most women, to varying degrees, are plagued with cellulite, a condition that gives the skin a dimpled appearance and usually is most prevalent in the thigh, hip and buttock areas.

	MESOTHERAPY FOR CELLULITE REDUCTION AND SKIN REJUVENATION Mesotherapy is the practice of using microinjections of conventional or homeopathic medication and/or vitamins into the mesoderm or middle layer of skin to deliver healing or corrective treatment to a specific area of the body. It has been touted as the latest breakthrough for bodysculpting, cellulite reduction and skin rejuvenation.

	NEED A LIFT? NEW NON-INVASIVE RADIOFREQUENCY TREATMENT IS AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE TRADITIONAL FACELIFT Every eight seconds, a member of the “baby boomer” generation turns 50. In fact, in the United States alone, 80 million people fall into this category. But for this action generation, turning 50 doesn’t mean slowing down.

	NEW TOPICAL ANESTHETIC PEELS AWAY PAIN IN 30 MINUTES, ADDING COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE TO COSMETIC “LUNCHTIME” FIXES "A novel topical anesthetic that provides safe and effective pain relief in 30 minutes will give new meaning to cosmetic “lunchtime” procedures performed by dermatologic surgeons in the office, predicts Tina Alster, MD., a renowned laser expert in Washington, DC."

	LASER HAIR REMOVAL: The Future is Bright for Millions of Americans with Unwanted Hair While depilatories, shaving, waxing, and electrolysis are common solutions for hair removal, many people complain that the accompanying discomfort and time-consuming nature of many of these treatments are too high a price to pay for temporarily smooth skin.

	CIRCUMFERENTIAL LIPOSUCTION: BEYOND SPOT REDUCTION As aesthetic plastic surgeons continue to strive for even better outcomes, many are finding that, while most patients need only "spot reduction" of the localized fat deposits that cause unsightly bulges, some patients can benefit from the more technically difficult "circumferential" approach to lipoplasty.

	OLD VITAMINS LEARN NEW TRICKS New Research Identifies Additional Vitamins That Can Benefit the Skin In the quest to stop the aging process and reverse the signs of sun damage, consumers spent 5 billion dollars on cosmetics in 2001 according to market research, 56 percent of that on skin care products alone.

	BEYOND FACES: NEW FIXES TO BEAUTIFY THE BODY Noninvasive Treatments Improve Cellulite, Aging Hands, Stretch Marks and More Nowadays you can’t always tell a person’s age by looking at his or her face, but in the past you could usually look at other telltale body areas like the hands, thighs or legs to calculate the years. Not so anymore…

	*NEIMAN MARCUS ANNOYED WITH 'BETTER THAN BOTOX(R)? ' ANTI-WRINKLE PHENOMENON SAYS BASIC RESEARCH** Consumer Requests For Strivectin-Sd(Tm) Apparently Too Much Trouble For National Retailer

	PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY EMERGES AS “BOOSTER” TO SKIN REJUVENATION USING LASER/LIGHT THERAPY PhotoDynamic Therapy (or PDT) for treating aging and sun damaged skin is emerging as a powerful new tool to boost the clinical results of non-ablative laser and/or light therapy, according to Tina Alster, MD., a dermatologic laser surgeon in Washington, DC.

	COSMETIC SKIN SURGERY OF THE FUTURE: NEW THREADS, SMALLER INCISIONS, UNDETECTABLE SCARS AND LESS DOWNTIME More and more women, especially younger patients who do not have a lot of sagging, are turning to new minimally invasive lifting procedures that entail smaller incisions and can be performed using local anesthesia, ...

	FINESSE IN FACIAL REJUVENATION: VOLUME IS KEY Latest Concepts in Facial Shaping Addressed at ASAPS Annual Meeting As aesthetic plastic surgeons continue to use refined surgical techniques and new technologies to enhance facelift results, volumetric shaping has become essential to achieving finesse in facial rejuvenation.

	FACIAL REJUVENATION: MORE THAN A PRETTY FACE Panel to Address Neck Challenges at ASAPS Annual Meeting What signs of aging do people find most disturbing? It may be surprising, but most people don't notice their aging faces as much as their aging necks - the crepey skin, the jaw line that has lost its smooth definition, and the prominent vertical cords.

	BREAST SURGERY: TO "T" OR NOT TO "T" - THAT IS THE QUESTION Controversy over "Best" Breast Techniques Addressed at ASAPS Annual Meeting According to statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the fastest growing plastic surgical procedures since 1997 are breast lifts (up by 214%) and breast reductions (up162%). Debate continues regarding surgeons' preferred incisions: the traditional inverted-T or the newer limited incision techniques.

	GIVE YOUR SKIN A TUNE-UP! American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Offers Advice to Achieve Your Youngest Skin Ever If you're like most women, when you look in the mirror you immediately focus on those telltale signs of aging - the fine lines creeping around your mouth, those puffy, tired-looking eyes. You take good care of your body, so shouldn't your skin be pampered as well?

	FACIAL EXPRESSION AND EYEBROW POSITION Do you look happy? sad? tired? angry? Have you ever wondered how you know what another person’s mood is just by looking at his or her face?

	TIGHT ECONOMY DRIVES MEN TO FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY BACK TO WORK NEXT DAY AS YOUNGER LOOKING EMPLOYEE The Look of Love: Couples, Mother/Daughter Teams Head to MDs Office Amid the economic woes of 2002, women considering facial plastic surgery pinched their pennies while men splurged,

	JUVEDERM THE NEWEST "MUST-HAVE" INJECTABLE FOR RESTORING A HEALTHY, NATURAL APPEARANCE A more youthful looking face is just a painless injection away thanks to Juvederm, a new long-lasting injectable implant designed to create fuller, lovely lips and gently smooth wrinkles, correct facial scars and minor imperfections.

	DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY JOURNAL DEDICATES LANDMARK ISSUE TO USE OF BOTULINUM TOXIN Articles Focus on New Applications, New Indications and Future Scientific Studies

	'UNDERGROUND' WRINKLE CREAM SENSATION GOES MAINSTREAM: STRIVECTIN-SD(TM) NOW AT NORDSTROM So why are thousands of women applying a "stretch mark" reducing cream all over their face? To get rid of fine lines and wrinkles, of course.

	DO ALL THE NEW INJECTABLES HAVE YOU CONFUSED? DR. FREDRIC BRANDT FILLS YOU IN ... Famed dermatologist, Dr. Fredric Brandt, is always at the forefront of dermatological advances. As the number one user of botox and collagen in the world, Dr. Brandt is the authority on non-invasive cosmetic treatments.

	DERMATOLOGIST DR. HOWARD MURAD ARGUES QUANTITY VS. QUALITY: THE MYTH OF EIGHT GLASSES OF WATER A DAY If you are like most people, you mistakenly believe that drinking eight, ten, or even twelve glasses of water a day is the best way to hydrate your body. Unfortunately, the main result of all that fluid intake is frequent trips to the bathroom. According to Dr. Howard Murad,...

	TDL: THE ULTIMATE EYE JOB Announcing A New Technique For Safer Under Eye Rejuvenation From the plastic surgery capital of the world comes the latest technique to safely correct undereye hollowness and darkness, taking years off of your appearance.

	RF SKIN TIGHTENING WAS HOT TOPIC AT LASER MEETING Radiofrequency energy is increasingly being used to tighten skin without the need for cutting, say experts with the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS).

	BEAUTY FLASH: THE TOP 10 COSMETIC DO’S & DON’TS FOR WOMEN WITH SENSITIVE SKIN For most women, "putting on their face" (a.k.a. applying cosmetics) is an important step in their morning routine. However, for those with sensitive skin, this beauty transformation can prove to be tricky as they do their best to avoid cosmetic irritation and unsightly breakouts.

	THE LATEST OPTIONS IN NON-ABLATIVE SKIN REJUVENATION CAST A NEW LIGHT ON TREATING AGING SKIN If you’re looking for a way to improve the overall appearance of your skin but are concerned about the downtime involved with an invasive procedure, non-ablative (or non-wounding) skin rejuvenation may just be the option you’ve been looking for.

	HAD YOUR FILL OF THOSE STUBBORN WRINKLES? STUDIES FIND NEW SOFT TISSUE FILLERS CAN ERASE THESE TELLTALE SIGNS OF AGING If approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), dermatologists are confident that injectable silicone and hyaluronic acid gel will be the soft tissue fillers of choice among aging men and women looking for a natural-looking, long-lasting fix.

	BOTULINUM REJUVENATION: NEW TECHNIQUES HELP PATIENTS PUT THEIR BEST FACE FORWARD The use of botulinum rejuvenation for cosmetic purposes has increased dramatically over the past few years, as more women, and an increasing number of men, realize that achieving a fresh, youthful appearance is as easy as a visit to their dermatologist’s office.

	NEW LASER TREATMENTS GET A LEG UP ON UNSIGHTLY VEINS Non-Invasive Technology Offers Patients an Alternative to Surgery With summer on the horizon, many people prepare for warmer weather by digging out their shorts and swimsuits from winter hibernation.

	THE MID FACE LIFT - NOW THERE'S 33% MORE TO FACIAL SURGERY Out of all the people I've met that wanted facial plastic surgery, there was not a single one that desired a 67% improvement in his or her appearance. Two-thirds better? Of course, that sounds ridiculous, but that's exactly what we've been doing for years!

	THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY PUSHES FOR EDUCATION ON USE OF NEW WRINKLE FILLERS A spate of new face-smoothing injectables will transform the wrinkle filler market in the United States, according to dermatologic surgeon Dr. Alastair Carruthers who just returned from meetings with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

	INAMED RECEIVES FDA APPROVAL FOR COSMODERM AND COSMOPLAST HUMAN COLLAGEN DERMAL FILLER PRODUCTS First FDA-approved dermal fillers that do not require a skin test prior to treatment

	NEARLY 6.9 MILLION COSMETIC PROCEDURES IN 2002, SAYS AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGERY Surgical Procedures Increase 1%; Largest Gains for Tummy Tucks, Breast Augmentations

	USING LASERS, DERMATOLOGIC SURGEONS DECLARE A “TKO” ON UNWANTED TATTOOS Like Iron Mike Tyson, you may be having second thoughts about your latest tattoo. Fortunately, you don’t have to fight someone to get it removed.

	INJECTABLES AT-A-GLANCE For centuries, physicians and patients have sought non-surgical therapies to remove or reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles and aging.

	NEW PERMANENT ANTI-WRINKLE INJECTABLE FILLER Today an FDA advisory panel recommended approval of the product Artefill for the US market. Artefill is a permanent injectable wrinkle filler that has already been available in countries outside the US under the name Artecoll.

	FILL 'ER UP!: FACIAL REJUVENATION AND CONTOURING USING The recent but much anticipated trend in facial plastic surgery away from the so-called "done" look towards a more natural appearance has led to an explosion in the field of cosmetic fillers.

	10 STEPS TO A SUCCESSFUL FACELIFT Today's skilled cosmetic plastic surgeon knows that getting the best results from any cosmetic operation requires a customized surgical plan for each patient. Facelift surgery is particularly challenging, since patients differ widely in their underlying facial structure as well as the extent of their visible aging.

	FACES OF BEAUTY: YESTERDAY & TODAY American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Polls its Membership to Reveal Which Stars Embody Present-Day Appeal and Everlasting Allure.

	NEW FACE-LIFT PROCEDURE GIVES THE SAME RESULTS WITH REDUCED SCARRING PONY-TAIL FRIENDLY FACE-LIFT A short scar face-lift is a limited incision lift which gives patients the same results as the traditional procedure. The surgery performed beneath the skin remains unchanged, but the incision made is about half the length of that made in a traditional lift.

	GROWTH HORMONE REPLACEMENT UNFOUNDED FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH MAY PRODUCE UNDESIRABLE SIDE EFFECTS, CAUTIONS ASPS In the explosive pursuit for the Fountain of Youth, some physicians are prescribing the off-label use of growth hormones to turn back time for their patients. However, physicians should be cautious in their use of growth hormone due its...

	10 COSMETIC SURGERY PREDICTIONS FOR 2003 From the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) The anticipated FDA-approval of Restylane® (hyaluronic acid) in 2003 will mark the beginning of a wave of new super-substances for the temporary treatment of lines, depressions and wrinkles.

	HIGH-TECH TECHNIQUES ENABLE DERMATOLOGIC SURGEONS TO BANISH VARICOSE VEINS FROM THE INSIDE OUT Unsightly and painful varicose and spider veins affect 50% of the population by the time they reach middle age.

	NEW YEAR MAY BRING LESS WRINKLES AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PLASTIC SURGEONS EXPLORES NEW NON-SURGICAL THERAPIES FOR FACIAL WRINKLES Cosmetic plastic surgery continues to be popular with nearly 7.5 million Americans choosing procedures last year. As its popularity rises, so does the demand for quicker, less invasive fixes

	BREAST AUGMENTATION: THEN AND NOW THE SECOND IN A SERIES OF THEN AND NOW REPORTS ON COSMETIC PROCEDURES COINCIDING WITH ASAPS' 35TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR Throughout recorded history and in virtually all cultures of the world, humans have been fascinated by the female breast and its primordial symbolism.

	BREAST LIFT: THEN AND NOW FIFTH IN A SERIES OF THEN AND NOW REPORTS ON COSMETIC PROCEDURES COINCIDING WITH ASAPS' 35TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR In today's society, as in most cultures throughout history, the firm uplifted female breast symbolizes youth, health and vitality.

	INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO BODY CONTOURING AFTER MASSIVE WEIGHT LOSS GIVES PATIENTS NEW BODY IMAGE, ASPS STUDY REVEALS With the growing popularity of gastric bypass surgery to treat morbid obesity, body contouring after massive weight loss has become a focus of the plastic surgery community.

	NEW METHODOLOGY REDUCES COMPLICATIONS AND ADDITIONAL SURGERY AFTER BREAST AUGMENTATION, ASPS STUDY SAYS A new methodology for breast augmentation with saline-filled breast implants significantly reduces local complications and additional surgeries,

	SECOND-TIME FACELIFTS AS SAFE AS ORIGINAL PROCEDURE, ASPS STUDY SAYS OLDER PATIENTS' SPECIAL NEEDS CONSIDERED FOR SUCCESSFUL SURGERY Facelift recipients have yet another reason to smile while looking younger thanks to a study finding that a person's second facelift is as safe as the original procedure.

	ACNE GETTING YOU DOWN? THE FUTURE OF ACNE TREATMENTS LOOKS BRIGHT WITH NEW LASER THERAPIES While it is estimated that more than 80 percent of the world’s population is affected by acne at some point during their life, there is still no cure.

	TIRED OF THAT SAME "OLD" EXPRESSION? BOTULINUM TOXIN ERASES SIGNS OF AGING AND COMMON FACIAL EXPRESSIONS Ever notice that the very lines that went away after squinting and frowning when we were young tend to remain when we are older? It is those constant facial contractions, often caused by emotions, such as worry and anger, that over time cause the sometimes deep wrinkles and furrows between our brows, across our foreheads and around our eyes.

	HOPE IN A BOTTLE? DERMATOLOGISTS CAN HELP PATIENTS CHOOSE NEW TOPICAL TREATMENTS FOR AGING SKIN Each year, Americans trying to recapture their youth spend billions of dollars on skin care products claiming to rejuvenate the skin. Most of these over-the-counter skin care products are coined "cosmeceuticals," which are a cross between a cosmetic and a drug. Do these products actually work?

	LIPOPLASTY (LIPOSUCTION) WITHOUT SURGERY: MIRACLE, MAGIC, OR SCAM? 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.

	Better than Botox? Stretch Mark Reducer Is Pop Culture Phenomenon… Becomes America’s Hottest Selling Anti-Wrinkle, Anti-Aging Facial Treatment In a turn of events that is arguably one of the strangest in the history of cosmetics, American women have started putting a stretch mark reducing emulsion on their faces in hopes of looking younger.

	SKIN RESURFACING: THEN AND NOW Aging, heredity, sun exposure and lifestyle can alter a person's skin, causing wrinkles and pigmentary changes such as blotchiness or brown spots. Today, there are a variety of surgical and nonsurgical ways to address these problems.

	Women Choose Plastic Surgery Breast Procedures for Themselves to Improve Self-Image & Eliminate Pain, ASPS Survey Reveals "Patients have always had very definite ideas about their breasts," says Edward Luce, M.D.,Cleveland, ASPS.

	Breast Cancer: Affecting Women of All Ages Reconstruction Offers Options After Mastectomy Reports American Society of Plastic Surgeons Losing a breast can be devastating, both physically and emotionally," reports American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) President Edward Luce, MD, Cleveland.

	Survey Results on the Safest Injectable Wrinkle Filler! The mission to find safe and simple injectable fillers for temporary enhancements to faces and lips has been an ongoing task.

	Age Management: The Next Frontier in Cosmetic Plastic Surgery? Cosmetic plastic surgery procedures that elevate sagging tissues and remove excess skin can take years off our appearance and make us feel younger than we are. But surgery can do nothing to slow, stop or reverse the aging process of our bodies.

	A remarkable Breakthrough For the Effects of Aging on Our Face! A loss of fullness in the face, crows feet, laugh lines and now flat cheekbones are added to the list of facial improvements women as well as men demand for a quick, non-surgical beauty "lift".

	New Scarring Technologies Benefit Victims of Burns, Trauma Plastic Surgery Advances Beyond Cosmetic More than 13-million plastic surgery procedures were performed last year, but new techniques and innovations in plastic surgery were not limited to those looking to improve their appearance.

	FACIAL AUGMENTATION: CREATING VOLUME AND ANGLES What most "beautiful" faces have in common is great bone structure or, at least, pleasing facial contours.

	FACELIFT: THEN AND NOW According to statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), nearly 120,000 Americans had facelift surgery last year.

	Lumenis™ ClearLight™ is First Acne Treatment Device to Receive FDA Clearance Lumenis Ltd., announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(K) clearance to the first acne treatment device

	Non-Surgical Breast Enhancement: A Viable Option for Small Breasted Women Increasing breast size without surgery certainly seems ideal, however

	A SECOND TYPE OF BOTULINUM TOXIN -- BTX-B -- MAY BE EFFECTIVE FOR TREATING FACE WRINKLES A second type of Botulinum toxin - type B (brand name Myoblo...

	BREAST REDUCTION SURGERY, MORE EFFECTIVE THAN MEDICATION, DIET, OR SUPPORT BRAS, TO RELIEVE SUFFERING OF OVERLY LARGE BREASTS Women who suffer from painful physical symptoms of overly la...

	FACIAL REJUVENATION TODAY: THE JOURNEY FROM SUPERFICIAL TIGHTENING TO FACIAL SHAPING "At first, facial aging was approached as a problem isolated...

	NEW COSMETIC BENEFITS FOUND FROM TOPICAL USE OF MEDICAL THERAPIES The latest clinical findings by dermatologic surgeons reveal new aesthetic uses for two well-known biochemicals originally developed for chronic medical conditions: cutaneous growth factors and hormone replacement cream.

	AMERICAN ACADEMY OF COSMETIC SURGERY TO PARTICIPATE IN CLINICAL TRIALS FOR NEW FACIAL PROCEDURE The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) is pleased t...

	Breast Implant Hardness Improved by New Asthma Medication Two leading plastic surgeons report consistent success using...

	COSMETIC SURGERY VACATIONS: BEYOND THE SALES PITCH Ever thought about taking a "cosmetic surgery vacation"? Jus...

	PLASTIC SURGEONS OFFER GUIDELINES FOR SAFE LASER TREATMENTS With the increasing popularity of laser and minimally invasi...

	New implant product used by plastic surgeons at UT Southwestern fills out thin lips and facial creases Until now, the only option for women who wanted to plump up ...

	OLDER PATIENTS BENEFIT FROM MODIFIED COSMETIC PLASTIC SURGERY TECHNIQUES Women and men age 65 and older accounted for 7 percent of co...

	Dermabrasion: Long-Time Favored Procedure Makes a Comeback Dermabrasion, a dermatologic procedure that is more than 100...

	Cheek Lift Rejuvenates the Mid-face With Fewer Scars Says the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery One of the distinct signs of aging is when the distance betw...

	A NEW YEAR, A NEW YOU After the ball drops and the parties end millions of America...

	10 COSMETIC SURGERY PREDICTIONS FOR 2002 In the aftermath of September 11, Americans will continue to...

	BOTOX®: BEYOND FOREHEAD WRINKLES AND CROW'S FEET Botox®, a purified, botulinum A toxin used to block nerve im...

	ADVANCES IN FACELIFT PROCEDURES ADD YOUTH AND BEAUTY Looking refreshed, younger and more attractive are goals oft...

	LASERS, SILICONE CAN BE AN EXPLOSIVE MIX Resurfacing the skin with a carbon dioxide laser is a popular way to erase wrinkles. But this anti-aging treatment could be hazardous for people who have had silicone injections, according to Philadelphia researchers.

	Report Finds Micro Fat Grafting Safe and Effective Method of Buttocks Augmentation The Victorians wore bustles. Then Frederick's of Hollywood g...

	Minimal Incision Brachioplasty: Female athletes like Venus and Serena Williams have made tig...

	FACELIFT: DOES LOOKING YOUNGER HELP YOU LIVE LONGER? A Mayo Clinic study suggests that women who have a facelift ...

	Study Finds New Laser Treatment Helps Heal the Physical and Emotional Scars of Acne Acne is a common medical condition that affects up to 80 per...

	LIPOPLASTY: POSITION STATEMENT AND GUIDELINES Nearly two decades of clinical experience in the United Stat...

	NON-INCISIONAL TECHNIQUE TO CREATE DOUBLE EYELIDS An improved non-incisional technique to create double eyelid...

	Dermatological Surgeons Develop Breakthrough Treatment for Improving Color of Scars and Uneven Skin Pigment Thanks to a breakthrough laser technique, dermatologic surge...

	Latest Advances in Combination Therapy Offer New Options to Treat Aging Skin Each year, more and more people are turning to cosmetic proc...

	New liposuction device speeds recovery, report UT Southwestern plastic surgeons A new liposuction device that varies the amount of ultrasoun...

	Cosmetic Surgery Consultation-How to Prepare, What to Ask and What to Expect (Part-2) In part one of this article the questions that you should as...

	Cosmetic Surgery Consultation-How to Prepare, What to Ask and What to Expect (Part-1) Intimidating and scary is how a cosmetic surgery consultatio...

	Acne Scars? - good news, treatment is available! Acne scars are no joke - and if you suffer from them, you wi...

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	Whose Hands Do I Choose? (part 1) Choosing the right physician to do any cosmetic procedure is...

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	So You Want Those Sexy Lips! (part 1) Don’t we all want that pout of perfection? Those sensu...

	Inject Poison To Zap Those Wrinkles! If you look worried, tired or have crows feet then Botox® ma...

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