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BULLHORN SUB-NASAL LIPLIFT REVISITED
by Cosmetic Surgery News
"I receive e-mails from dissatisfied plastic surgery patients on a monthly basis
looking for help. Over the last few years, one of the highest rates of dissatisfaction
has come from patients
who have had a liplift. I have been sent copies of some of the operative reports
from desperate patients looking for help. One of the common threads among most of these e-mails
are that these patients did not have a simple skin only lip lift, they had the
type of liplift that also involved surgery on the orbicularis oris muscle."
CHEMOTHERAPY
DRUG MAY IMPROVE APPEARANCE OF AGING SKIN
by UMHS
"The chemotherapy medication fluorouracil
appears to reduce potentially precancerous skin patches and improve the
appearance of sun-damaged skin, according to a report by U-M associate professor
of dermatology Dana L. Sachs, M.D., in the June issue of Archives of
Dermatology, one of the Journal of the American Medical
Association/Archives journals. The number of lesions was significantly reduced following treatment, from an
average of 11.6 lesions to an average of 1.5. Clinical evaluations also
identified overall improvements in aging-related damage, including decreases
in wrinkling, dark skin spots, hyperpigmentation (skin that has become darker)
and sallowness (a yellow skin tone)."
CLINICAL TRIAL RESULTS OF POLLOGEN'S TRIPOLLAR(TM) RADIO
FREQUENCY TECHNOLOGY PUBLISHED IN THE JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN
ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY AND
VENEREOLOGY
press release
"Clinical trial results using the regen(TM) system,
the newest aesthetic solution powered by 3rd generation TriPollar RF technology
on cellulite treatment and body contouring, have been published in the online
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. The study demonstrated long term measurable and durable body circumference
and fat thickness reduction using objective measurement system (imaging
Ultrasound)."
10 COSMETIC PLASTIC SURGERY PREDICTIONS FOR 2009
by ASAPS
"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 2009. Predictions are based on interviews with
leading plastic surgeons around the country."
DR. SHERRELL ASTON ADDRESSES THE POPULARITY OF DERMAL
FILLERS AND POSSIBLE LONG TERM SIDE EFFECTS
press release
"What to do in a sagging economy? Not necessarily the quick
fix that you think, says Dr. Sherrell Aston, one of the country's leading
plastic surgeons. Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gathered a panel of
experts to discuss possible safety concerns regarding the use of dermal fillers.
Although the injections have been approved to fill in severe wrinkles around the
nasolabial fold (the creases running from the nose to the corners of the mouth),
the FDA is concerned that their extensive use in other situations may present
new safety issues that should be addressed."
ARTEFILL IN
HEAD TO HEAD INVESTIGATOR-INITIATED STUDY TO TEST COMPARATIVE DURATION, SAFETY,
AND PATIENT PREFERENCE FOR DERMAL FILLERS FOR THE TREATMENT OF SMILE LINES
by Artes Medical, Inc.
"Artes
Medical, Inc., a medical technology company whose product
ArteFill is the first and only FDA-approved non-resorbable injectable dermal
filler for the correction of "smile line"
wrinkles, today announced that Dr. Stacy Smith, a leading San Diego based
dermatologist, is conducting a head-to-head clinical study comparison of
dermal fillers - ArteFill, Radiesse and Restylane.
This 24 patient study will evaluate nasolabial fold, or smile line wrinkle,
correction over a two year period.
Stacy R. Smith, MD, is conducting this "split-face"
study whereby patients will receive ArteFill on one side of their face and
will receive a temporary dermal filler, either Restylane or Radiesse on the
other."
RED CARPET
REVEALS U.S. BEAUTY STANDARD...AGAIN!
by The Professional Image, Inc.
"For the tenth year running, Beverly Hills most sought after
celebrity plastic surgeons, Richard W. Fleming, M.D. and Toby G. Mayer, M.D.,
have released the results of their annual Hollywood's Hottest Looks survey
and, surprisingly this year's list is dominated by newcomers and young
Hollywood. According to
Dr. Fleming and Mayer, for the past ten years their
Beverly Hills
clientele have looked to the red carpet to set their beauty ideals. Every year
classic beauties and leading men such as Catherine Zeta Jones and Brad Pitt
normally take the top spots on the list, but this year a new crop of
red-carpet goers have bumped these A-listers down a few notches! "
NEW POLL: FACIAL PLASTIC SURGEONS REVEAL
TOP CELEBRITY FACES THROUGH THE DECADES
by AAFPRS
"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. In addition,
the Academy asked its members to identify the greatest advancements and milestones
in facial plastic surgery."
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SURGICARE REVEALS INCREASING INTEREST IN MACROLANE PROCEDURES
"Macrolane is a non-surgical procedure that can help with breast reshaping or
breast enlargement. The procedure consists of an injection and generally takes
less than two hours to complete, with no need for an overnight stay. The results
of Macrolane are instantaneous and can last for up to 18 months."
CSN
Breast Augmentation: Survey Highlights Recent Trends In Today's...
"Despite the highly anticipated
Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) approval of silicone gel implants for cosmetic purposes in 2006,
saline-filled implants remain the most popular choice for primary
breast augmentation, according to a study published in the March/April issue
of Aesthetic Surgery
Journal."
CSN
Research Shows VASER(R) Lipo Results In Excellent Skin Tightening
"Preliminary findings from a multi-center clinical study measuring postoperative
skin retraction in VASER Lipo patients shows 40% to 60% tightening. Patients in
the study underwent body contouring treatments in one or more body areas with
the VASER Lipo System."
CSN
New Survey Reveals 'The Lipstick Effect' With Non-Invasive Facial Plastic
Surgery Procedures
"According to the new annual survey by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), approximately 80 percent of board certified
facial plastic surgeons reported an increase in non-invasive cosmetic procedures
within the past year among consumers looking to delay the effects of aging and
more costly surgeries."
CSN
Solta Medical Presents Expert Roundtable About Thermage(R) And Fraxel(R)
Combination Treatments At ASLMS Annual Meeting
"By combining the Thermage and Fraxel procedures sequentially, our experience
has shown greater tightening and greater smoothing of the skin than with either
procedure alone," said Robert Weiss, MD, founder of the Maryland Laser, Skin and
Vein Institute. "We sometimes refer to the enhanced effect of both procedures
combined as the '1 + 1 = 3' effect, as patients see the benefits of greater
tightening from Thermage and greater smoothing from Fraxel than could be
achieved by either modality alone."
CSN
Are Herbal Supplements Putting Aesthetic Surgery Patients At Risk?
"For many people, the words "natural" or "herbal" are virtually synonymous
with safety and purity. Products available over-the-counter without a doctor's
prescription are often mistakenly believed to be free of significant risks. A
report in the March/April issue of Aesthetic Surgery Journal warns that
more than 40% of plastic surgery patients use herbal supplements in the two
weeks prior to undergoing surgery. And, while some herbal supplements may
provide benefits during recovery, commonly used herbal medications such as
ginkgo biloba, ginseng, garlic, echinacea, valerian root and others can have
deleterious effects when combined with surgery."
CSN
Consumer Alert: Illegal Silicone Injections Result In Death - Coalition
Warns Illicit Injections Are Not "plastic Surgery"
"Accept an illicit injection and the result may not be an improved appearance,
but rather death, warns the Physicians Coalition for Injectable Safety. The
recent death of a Bronx, NY woman who had silicone injections to improve the
shape and appearance of her thighs and buttocks is an unfortunate and repeating
pattern of incidents that show the very serious dangers of illegal injections."
CSN
Divorce, Antidepressants, or Weight Gain/Loss Can Add Years to Your Face -ASPS Twins Study Finds Environmental Factors Trump Genetics in Facial Aging
"Your mother's wrinkles - or lack
there of, may not be the best predictor of how you'll age. In fact, a new study
claims just the opposite. The study, involving identical twins, suggests that
despite genetic make-up, certain environmental factors can add years to a
person's perceived age. Results just published on the web-based version of
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of
the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), reveal that factors like
divorce or the use of antidepressants are the real culprits that can wreak havoc
on one's face."
CSN
LATISSE - New Prescription Product Increases Length, Thickness And Darkness
Of Eyelashes
"Allergan, Inc. (NYSE: AGN) today announced the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) has approved LATISSE (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution)
0.03% as a novel treatment for hypotrichosis of the eyelashes. Eyelash
hypotrichosis is another name for having inadequate or not enough eyelashes.
LATISSE is the first and only science-based treatment approved by the FDA to
enhance eyelash prominence as measured by increases in length, thickness and
darkness of eyelashes."
CSN
The Purlz Cup Size Calculator helps women choose their tester breast
implant size.
" L.W. Gatz has developed the Purlz Cup Size Calculator to help women
who are considering breast augmentation choose their breast implant
size. The online calculator offers a suggested range of breast
implant size options based upon a woman's current bra cup size."
CSN
REMOVING WRINKLES WITH RHAMM
"Hollywood stars of a certain age take note: Research
at Berkeley Lab suggests that a protein linked to the spread of
several major human cancers may also hold great potential for the
elimination of wrinkles and the rejuvenation of the skin. If this
promise bears fruit, controlling concentrations of the RHAMM protein
could one day replace surgical procedures or injections with
neurotoxins that carry such unpleasant side-effects as muscle
paralysis and loss of facial expressions."
CSN
Ipsen and Medicis Announce Submission of Reloxin(R) in
Aesthetics to the FDA
"Ipsen
and Medicis today announced the
submission of the Biologics License Application ("BLA")
for Reloxin1 to the U.S.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Upon FDA's acceptance of the Reloxin
filing, Medicis will pay Ipsen approximately $25 million in accordance
with the agreement between the parties. In March 2006, Ipsen granted Medicis the
rights to develop, distribute and commercialize Ipsen's botulinum toxin product
in the United States, Canada and Japan for aesthetic use by physicians."
CSN
Survey Reveals Rise in
Botched Holiday Surgery
"The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (www.baaps.org.uk),
the not-for-profit organization established for the advancement of education and
practice of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery for public benefit, today announced the
results of a survey on aesthetic procedures performed abroad on 'holiday
surgery' packages. The survey revealed their deepest concerns over the
significant growth in problems with cosmetic surgery performed via cheap offers
abroad."
CSN
BioForm Medical Enrolls First Patient in Clinical Trial of CryoLife's
BioGlue(R) Surgical Adhesive for Use in Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery
"CryoLife, Inc. and BioForm Medical, Inc. announced that the first
patient has been enrolled in a clinical study evaluating BioGlue(R) Surgical
Adhesive as a method of fixation in brow lifts. BioForm recently received
permission from Food and Drug Administration (FDA), under an Investigational
Device Exemption (IDE), to initiate enrollment in a feasibility study to
evaluate the safety and effectiveness of BioGlue as a method for tissue fixation
in patients undergoing browplasty procedures (sometimes described as brow
lifts)."
CSN
Retinol, the proven anti-ageing ingredient - RoC challenges women to see
visible wrinkle reduction in 12 weeks
"RoC, the anti-ageing skincare expert, is challenging women to put their RoC
Retin-Ox+ range to the test with the launch of the RoC 12 Week Challenge. Many
women feel they are constantly searching for an anti-wrinkle skincare product
that really works for them, but trying something new often feels like a gamble –
how do you know if it's actually going to work? Well now RoC is giving women an
easy and measurable way to put their products to the test with the RoC 12 Week
Challenge. By using RoC Retin-Ox+ just once a day, for 12 weeks, women can get
clinically proven visible wrinkle reduction."
CSN
LARESSE DERMAL FILLER HAS RECEIVED REGULATORY
APPROVAL IN AUSTRALIA FROM THE THERAPEUTIC GOODS ADMINISTRATION (TGA)
"Laresse is a novel dermal filler launched in Europe last year by FzioMed.
Unlike conventional hyaluronic acid (HA) and collagen fillers, Laresse is
made from non-bacterial, non-animal sources and is free of cross-linking
chemicals. Laresse's ultra-smooth texture results
in a very natural look and feel."
CSN
Cosmetic Genital Surgery May Be Fuelling Women's Insecurity About Their
Bodies
"More and more women are said to be troubled by the shape, size, or proportions
of their vulvas, write Lih Mei Liao and Sarah Creighton from the UCL Elizabeth
Garrett Anderson Institute for Women's Health. Demand for cosmetic genital
surgery (genitoplasty) is increasing and the number of labial reductions in the
NHS has doubled in the past five years,
But decisions about surgically altering the genitalia may be based on misguided
assumptions about normal dimensions, they warn."
CSN
Study Reveals Facial Aging Does Not Occur Uniformly
"Plastic surgeons are tossing out the old-school belief that gravity is the
primary culprit for facial aging. A study in June's Plastic and Reconstructive
Surgery(R), the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic
Surgeons (ASPS), reveals the human face is made up of distinct fat compartments
that individually change with age and the degree to which our faces age is
dependent, in part, on how these compartments change over time."
CSN
American Society For Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Warns Patients To Steer Clear
Of Injection Fat Loss Treatments
"The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) released today a
warning against the use of injection fat loss treatments. Patients are advised
to avoid these procedures, which are commonly known as lipolysis, mesotherapy,
or the brand names Lipodissolve and Lipostabil."
CSN
Vitamin A Cream Helps Reduce Wrinkles Associated With Natural Skin Aging
"Applying vitamin A to the skin appears to improve the wrinkles associated
with natural aging and may help to promote the production of skin-building
compounds, according to a report in the May issue of Archives of Dermatology,
one of the JAMA/Archives journals."
CSN
Leading Cosmetic Dermatologist Presents First Report on
Regional Aesthetic Volume Enhancement (R.A.V.E.) for Facial Rejuvenation at
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Meeting
"The non-surgical technique of regional
aesthetic volume enhancement or R.A.V.E. is fast becoming the principal
cornerstone of facial rejuvenation among those who seek sustained cosmetic
improvement without the knife. This latest trend in aesthetic procedures relies
on using a long-lasting filler to add volume and contour to facial areas that
have lost their youthful fullness with the goal of recapturing what cosmetic
surgeons refer to as the "triangle of youth."
CSN
Launch of Juvederm in U.S Brings Another Player into the Dermal Filler
Market to Compete with Market Leader Medicis
"Millennium Research Group's
(MRG) Facial Aesthetic Marketrack results indicate that the launch of
Allergan's Juvederm product line in January 2007, has had positive
reception in the dermal filler market over Q1.
While Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation remains the strongest
competitor in the dermal filler market, it is now being challenged by
Allergan whose Juvederm product line will play an important role in the
facial aesthetics market. Allergan also sells the popular Botox Cosmetic
product for aesthetic use."
CSN
Brava System Used In New Study 'Breast Augmentation With Grafting Of Liposuctioned Fat: A Safe And Effective Procedure'
"The Brava System, the only clinically proven device for non-surgical breast
augmentation, is part of a leading edge study that offers women a new minimally
invasive option for breast augmentation and reconstruction."
CSN
Evera Medical Receives CE Mark for Novel Lip Implant
"Evera Medical, maker of
FulFil(TM), a novel saline-filled implant for tissue augmentation, today
announced that the company has been granted the CE Mark, allowing the
company to market its FulFil implant throughout the European Union, and
that the first UK patient was treated by Dr. Lucy Glancey.
The CE mark certifies that FulFil, used for facial soft tissue
augmentation, complies with applicable safety and quality standards. The
first product in the FulFil line is a saline-filled lip implant for
permanent reversible enlargement."
CSN
Physician Coalition Responds To Growing Concerns In Injectable Safety
"The Physicians Coalition for Injectable Safety announced today the launch of
a public awareness campaign on the safe use of injectable therapies. The
Physicians Coalition for Injectable Safety is an alliance of physician
organizations including the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons,
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and the American
Society for Dermatologic Surgery. The Coalition was formed to raise awareness of
the appropriate use and setting for receiving injectable therapies. Information
on the injectable therapies and the Coalition can be found at
www.injectablesafety.org
"
CSN
Silicone-Gel Implants an Exciting Choice for Women
"The change in the availability of silicone gel implants has created new
options for women considering breast surgery for the first time, for those
who have had previous surgeries but are seeking implant replacement or
revision, and for patients who are not good candidates for saline implants."
CSN
Skin Care 2007 - Skin in the City
"The Society of Plastic Surgical Skin
Care Specialists (SPSSCS) celebrates its 13th Annual Meeting in New York.
This year's theme: Skin Care 2007 - Skin in the City. The meeting offers
educational seminars and sessions for nurses, aestheticians and other
trained skin care specialists working in the offices of plastic surgeons
certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery or the Royal College of
Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Also featured are exhibits from
companies manufacturing the latest products for medically-supervised skin
care."
CSN
The Classic Face Lift
"We work in a cutting-edge field, but we need to remember that newer is not
always better. There are a number of traditional techniques that are growing in
popularity," said Dr. Singer.
"There are many advances being made in all aspects of aesthetic surgery.
Nevertheless, there are some procedures that have stood the test of time and the
results obtained decades ago with these techniques are still as good today."
CSN
Non-Invasive Techniques Aim to be Future of Lipoplasty
"The world's top plastic
surgeons will gather in New York to evaluate three fat treatment techniques
during the Hot Topics seminar at the annual meeting of the American Society
for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), April 19-24 in New York, NY.
Two of these three techniques, LipoSonix's SonoSculpt and Ultrashape,
are based on ultrasound technology. LipoSonix is designed to remove fat by
selectively targeting fatty tissue with a high-intensity ultrasound,
offering a non-invasive alternative to the more common suction-assisted
lipoplasty procedure."
CSN
Anti-Wrinkle Compound Causes Pathological Reaction In Skin Cells
"Researchers from Universite Laval's Faculty of Medicine have discovered that
a compound commonly used in many antiwrinkle products called DMAE causes a pathological
reaction in skin cells. DMAE (2-dimethylaminoethanol) is used in many antiwrinkle products dubbed
"instant anti-aging face-lifts."
CSN
FzioMed Granted Patent Expanding Biomaterial Technology in the Field of
Aesthetic Medicine, Soft Tissue Augmentation
"FzioMed's platform science involves the combination of biocompatible,
absorbable polymers into innovative medical products. The new patent, entitled
"Compositions of Polyacids and Polyethers and Methods for Their Use as Dermal
Fillers," covers the use of FzioMed gel formulations to make advanced dermal
fillers for cosmetic tissue augmentation. In 2006, FzioMed launched Laresse, the first ultra-smooth, non-permanent,
synthetic dermal filler created from the company's polymer technology. Laresse
represents a completely new class of filler for the correction of wrinkles and
lines caused by sun exposure, aging and other factors."
CSN
Anika Therapeutics Receives CE Mark Approval for its Cosmetic Tissue
Augmentation Product ELEVESS(TM) to be Marketed by Galderma
"Anika Therapeutics, Inc. today announced that it has received CE Mark
certification for the commercial sale of its cosmetic dermatology product, ELEVESS(TM), in the European Union. ELEVESS is an injectable soft tissue
filler for facial wrinkles, scar remediation and lip augmentation. The
product is based on Anika's chemically modified hyaluronic acid (HA)
technology, and incorporates lidocaine, a local anesthetic."
CSN
Independent Clinical Trial Finds Dramatic Improvements in Body Contour Using UltraShape(R) CONTOUR I
"Results of an
independent clinical trial showing the efficacy of the UltraShape CONTOUR I,
the first clinically proven non-invasive solution for body contouring, will be
published in the April issue of Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, the journal
for the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery. The study "Body
Contouring by Non-Invasive Transdermal Focused Ultrasound" demonstrates that
multiple treatments using UltraShape CONTOUR I as a non-invasive method for
reducing unwanted fat deposits produce a 100% response rate with a mean
reduction in fat thickness of 2.28 +/- 0.80 cm and a mean reduction in
circumference of 3.95 +/- 1.99 cm."
CSN
Sculptra(TM), new cosmetic dermatology treatment, creates long-lasting,
natural-looking results
"Unlike currently available products that use fillers to temporarily
correct skin imperfections and require periodic office visits for refresher
sessions, Sculptra(TM) works progressively by restoring volume and by
naturally stimulating the body to produce its own collagen, resulting in a
more natural-looking, youthful appearance that can last up to two years.(1)
With Sculptra(TM), typically three treatment sessions over a two-to-three
month period may be necessary to obtain the desired results. There is no
requirement for pre-treatment skin testing."
CSN
Childhood Obesity and
Liposuction Are Not a Good Mix, ASPS Cautions
"In light of recent media coverage on
teenagers seeking surgical options to lose weight, the American Society of
Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) cautions that liposuction and tummy tucks are
inappropriate procedures for weight loss. In fact, a recent editorial in Plastic
and Reconstructive Surgery(R) (PRS), discusses the lack of scientific data
supporting the use of body contouring procedures to fight childhood obesity.
"The teenage years can be extremely tough for kids who are teased about their
weight; however, liposuction and tummy tucks are not the answer," said ASPS
President Roxanne Guy, MD. "My message to young kids -- proper diet and exercise
are still the best ways to slim down."
CSN
Study shows how wrinkle-filler Restylane works
"The study is the first to discover that one of the fillers—known by the
brand-name Restylane—works by stretching fibroblasts, the cells in the skin that
make collagen, in a way that causes the skin to create new collagen. This new,
natural collagen then would contribute to the reduction of the appearance of
creases and wrinkles. The study also shows that the product seems to inhibit the
breakdown of existing collagen."
CSN
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon Offers Advanced "Brazilian Butt Lift" Procedure
for Buttock Augmentation
"Brazilian Butt Lift is simply the term coined for a procedure designed
to reduce the waistline dramatically while filling the upper quadrant of the
buttocks. This way the final overall shape is a lifted and rounded contour
with better projection, a là the Brazilian beauties that the procedure
honors." explained Dr. Mosser. "It's not just a fashion trend, however. A
thin waist combined with more generous hips has been desirable for thousands
of years of culture."
CSN
FAT IS GOOD-FOR A YOUTHFUL FACE!
"According to Dr. Ellenbogen,
when stems cells are placed next to mature adult tissue they naturally repair
the tissue and help it regenerate itself into new, youthful tissue. For years,
Ellenbogen's Volumentric Facelift patients have commented on how their skin
looks healthier, or their wrinkles and pigmentation spots have disappeared after
the procedure. Dr. Ellenbogen attests this result to the presence of the very
rich stem cells found in the fat that has been injected into the face during the
Volumetric Facelift."
CSN
Artes Medical Submits Five Year Artefill(R) Clinical Results to FDA
"Artes
Medical, Inc., a medical technology company focused on
developing, manufacturing and commercializing a new category of aesthetic
injectable products for men and women, has submitted the results of a 5-year
efficacy and safety study of ArteFill
to the FDA in order to enhance product labeling. ArteFill
is the first and only non-resorbable injectable filler for the correction of
wrinkles known as smile lines or nasolabial folds and was approved by the
FDA in October 2006.
"
CSN
The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
Releases Report on Tissue Tightening Technologies
"The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) has
released a report on tissue tightening technologies. Tissue tightening is a
non-invasive procedure meant to tighten and/or lift lax, sagging or wrinkled
skin on the face and neck. "
CSN
UltraShape(TM) CONTOUR I Named 'Product of the Year' by Ultrasonic Industry
Association
"The UltraShape CONTOUR I system, based on patented focused ultrasound
technology, is the first and only clinically proven -non-invasive body
contouring solution for both men and women. It is designed to target and disrupt
fat, leaving surrounding structures such as skin, blood vessels, and nerves
intact. The UltraShape(TM) procedure is guided by proprietary real-time tracking
and guidance software designed to deliver smooth, uniform body contouring
results. The software guarantees adherence to a pre-determined treatment
algorithm minimizing risk of contour irregularities, a common side effect of
liposuction which is highly technique sensitive surgical procedure."
CSN
RESEARCHERS FIND CARBON DIOXIDE LASER IN SKILLED
HANDS CAN BE SAFE AND EFFECTIVE FOR NECK RESURFACING
"When it comes to
treating the aging face, patients have their pick of numerous laser therapies
for successful skin rejuvenation. But finding an effective treatment for the
delicate skin of the neck can often be a real pain in the neck."
CSN
Are the
Cups Half Empty or Half Full?
"All women wear them, but not all wear them well.
Studies have found that 80% of women wear the wrong size bra. If sophisticated
shoppers have no problem finding properly fitting shoes and dresses, how can it
be that so many of them can't find a bra that fits right? According to Board
Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Edward Pechter, the fault lies not with the women
who wear them, but with the traditional method of bra measurement, which is
highly inaccurate. Through his many years of experience performing breast
surgery, Dr. Pechter has developed a foolproof bra measuring system to help
women accurately find the correct bra size finally!"
CSN
Light Dimensions Introduces
RejuvaWand Non-Invasive Light Enhanced Skincare System for Home Use
"Light Dimensions, a developer of
restorative, light-based personal care products, understands the importance of
tested and proven skincare. As part of its commitment, the company has launched
the RejuvaWand skincare system and is releasing
preliminary results from its clinical study. The study, which is being conducted
by Dr. Leonardo Rasi, a Fellow with the American Society of Laser Medicine and
Surgery and member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, was conducted to
help further validate the benefits of using the RejuvaWand's restorative
light-based therapy. The RejuvaWand is the first-ever, home-based, skincare
solution to use both red and infrared light combined with a gentle massaging
action to help reverse the signs of aging."
CSN
AmerElite Solutions, Inc. Introduces Collamin_G(TM), a
Revolutionary Anti-Wrinkle Ingredient
"AmerElite Solutions, Inc.
announces the recent introduction of the company's next generation,
anti-aging solution, Collamin_G. This revolutionary proprietary ingredient
delivers essential amino acids, in the form of nanomolecules, which are designed
to penetrate the skin and work with the body to promote new collagen molecules
(collagen regeneration) while strengthening existing collagen to create tighter,
firmer skin. "
CSN
Radiesse(R) Survey Finds Over 22 Million U.S. Women More Apt to Use a
Safe, Longer-Lasting and Affordable Cosmetic Wrinkle Filler
"According to a new Radiesse
"Face of Beauty" survey, over 22 million women aged 35 and older who have
not used a cosmetic filler would be more likely to use an injectable filler
for facial wrinkles if it were proven safe, more affordable, longer-lasting
and stimulated the body's growth of collagen -- the key attributes of next-
generation Radiesse(1). These findings are based on a Harris Interactive(R)
poll of 807 women undertaken late last year and conducted on behalf of
BioForm Medical, Inc., the makers of Radiesse(2)."
CSN
Palomar Receives FDA Over-the-Counter Clearance for the First Home Use
Light- Based Hair Removal Device
"This consumer device was initially developed by Palomar and completed
together with The Gillette Company, part of The Procter & Gamble Company
(NYSE: PG), under a previously announced agreement to develop a light-based
hair removal device for women. Designed specifically for use in the home
and based on over a decade of research, this consumer device represents a
major breakthrough in the aesthetic device industry."
CSN
FDA Approves Radiesse(R)
Facial Filler for Two New Aesthetic Indications
"BioForm Medical, Inc., a privately-held
medical aesthetics company, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) approved Radiesse(R), the next-generation cosmetic dermal filler, for the
long-lasting correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds such as
nasolabial folds. Radiesse also received a second FDA approval for the long-lasting
correction of facial fat loss (lipoatrophy) in people with human immunodeficiency
virus (HIV)."
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Mathematical Tools For Predicting Facial Surgery Results
Story
"In their article "Mathematics in Facial Surgery," Peter Deuflhard, Martin Weiser,
and Stefan Zachow (of the Konrad Zuse Zentrum (ZIB), Berlin) describe the
mathematical techniques they have used to assist cranio-maxillofacial surgeons
to predict the outcomes of surgery. These techniques have proven to be quite
successful in producing predictions that end up matching well the post-operative
outcomes."
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