As the media frenzy surrounding pro athletes' use of performance-enhancing steroids and growth hormone intensifies, more and more athletes are seeking out reliable information on these drugs. As a result, sales of bodybuilding's benchmark reference on strength and size development, Dr. Carlon Colker's Extreme Muscle Enhancement , Second Edition, are increasing exponentially. To celebrate his publishing success, Colker recently created a buzz at the 2008 Arnold Classic by giving away hundreds of copies of his runaway best-seller. More »
A local plastic surgery practice is offering discounts on a wide range of injectable treatments such as Juvéderm™ and BOTOX Cosmetic for Columbus residents, with a portion of the proceeds to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure. More »
10 years after first MedSpa, Epi Center opens first Eco-MedSpa More »
Consumers are consistantly searching for more information about the SmartLipo "laser liposuction" procedure and the physicians who perform it. Traffic on AmericanHealthandBeauty.com has doubled for this procedure since last quarter along with a substantial rise in inquiries to physicians who provide the procedure. More »
Thermostrip is a forehead thermometer used for monitoring malignant hyperthermia and hypothermia in the peri-operative arena. It is a fast easy to read moving line forehead thermometer that is latex free, core adjusted and disposable. More »
Dr. Nicolette Picerno unveils Concierge Service to give patients the royal treatment - from private chefs to housekeeping to limo service, she's helping beauty mavens recover in style More »
DOT Therapy is the newest breakthrough technology in laser skin resurfacing. More »
With summer fast approaching, now is the perfect time to get your body in shape. In addition to diet and exercise, plastic surgery in Indianapolis such as breast enhancement and body contouring is helping people who choose Wagner and Associates look their best. More »
Board certified plastic surgeon performs breast augmentation revision in Newport Beach for Bravo TV's popular Tamra Barney More »
A survey from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery shows that nearly 11.7 million cosmetic procedures were performed in 2007 across the United States. More »
Dr. Korpeck located in Boca Raton Florida, now offers Perlane® injections which helps treat facial wrinkles and folds. More »
Doctors and patients on AmericanHealthandBeauty.com are excited about the availability of the new Thermage Cellulite treatment now available to providers nationwide... just in time for swimsuit season. More »
NuU Skin Care is proud to offer for the first time in Michigan the latest program for safe and effective non surgical fat and cellulite removal and skin tightening. More »
More and more women are choosing Dr. Scott Green for their Mommy Makeover plastic surgery in Sacramento, which combines tummy tucks and procedures such as breast augmentation and liposuction to help moms improve their figure. More »
Bumrungrad International recently introduced a new "Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Unit" to offer therapeutic benefits to people who suffer from certain illness and conditions. More »
The MedLite® C6 Series laser safely and effectively treats even dark ink colors, offering new options for tattoo removal in Miami and Fort Lauderdale. More »
The Skin Center Medical Spa now offers DermaSweep™, the next generation of microdermabrasion. More »
At the Parker Center for Plastic Surgery, New Jersey , Dr. Paul M. Parker will reset expectations about down time after cosmetic surgery. Rapid recovery techniques focus on the whole you -- getting patients back to work, school or play in less time than one might expect -- and looking better than could be dreamed. More »
As the number one cosmetic surgical procedure in the United States, breast augmentation is a procedure thousands of plastic surgeons have performed. But, with "Your Complete Guide to Breast Augmentation & Body Contouring," San Ramon plastic surgeon Dr. Thomas McNemar wrote the book. More »
Pump up the volume is one of the trends in breast implants and breast augmentation, according to South Florida-based plastic surgeon, Dr. Paul Wigoda. In bar lingo, it's, "give me a double," in plastic surgery speak, it's, "400 cc" - or better known as moving up breast sizes from an A or B cup to a full C or small D. More »
Leading Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, Dr. Gary Motykie, has just announced the formation of The Healing Curve, a non-profit initiative to provide reconstructive surgeries to women who have fought and beaten breast cancer, but are left with scars and loss of breast tissue as a result of their treatment. More »
Hollywoood Playhouse will host the world premier of MAKEOVER, a new musical that has been described as a contemporary fairy tale. While the show had several public readings at the Cuillo Theatre in West Palm Beach in 2007, this will be the first full production of MAKEOVER, which opens on Friday, May 2 and is expected to run through early June. More »
Luscious Lips, a lip pump device, promises full, pouty, more kissable lips in seconds. This small red device can increase lip size up to 50%. The lip pump can painlessly replace the use of injected fillers and topical lip substances saving the user thousands of dollars per year. More »
Denver plastic surgeon selected among 20 plastic surgeons nationally as being industry leaders by the Mentor Corporation More »
Professional Postgraduate Services® (PPS®), renowned for its award-winning healthcare websites, is proud to announce the launch of Selecting Appropriate Dermal Fillers for Aesthetic Enhancement of the Face: An Interactive, Self-Study Course, now available on AestheticEnhance.org. More »
Dr. Korpeck now offers Juvederm™ Injections for wrinkle removal and skin rejuvenation at his state of the art clinic New Dimensions in Plastic Surgery in Boca Raton, Florida. More »
First-of-its kind service is a new, surgeon-reviewed visualization tool for those considering plastic surgery and other cosmetic procedures. More »
Bumrungrad International will operate a complete packaging, storage and dispensing system that barcodes unit-dose medications onsite. This state-of-the-art, fully-automated drug management system by Swisslog -- often called a 'Pharmacy Robot' -- is the first of its kind in Asia. Bumrungrad International will use it to improve care and safety for its patients. More »
Dr. Randall Weil offers a Mini-Neck Lift procedure that rids people of their turtleneck collection and gets rid of the "turkey neck". Dr. Weil's "Mini" Neck Lift procedure creates a dramatic rejuvenation of the overall facial appearance. It reduces sagging skin and weak muscles as well as eliminates excess fat in the neck and under the jaw line. More »
Mommy Makeovers, which often combine such procedures as tummy tuck, breast enhancement, and other procedures to restore a woman's pre-pregnancy body are a growing part of Dr. Eric Chang's Columbia, Maryland cosmetic surgery practice. More »
Dr. Benjamin Bassichis, co-author of "The Keys to Aesthetic Medicine: Fillers, Neurotoxins & Beyond" and a leading national expert about facial injectible rejuvenation therapies, embarks on a speaking tour educating health professionals about aesthetic medicine and injectibles. More »
Tired of frequent Botox® injection visits? GFX might be the long-term wrinkle solution for you. More »
According to the annual statistics of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the number of body contouring procedures performed has dramatically increased over the past five years. Abdominoplasty, Lower Body Lift, Buttock lift experienced a 200% gain while Thigh and Upper Arm Lift experienced a 400% rise. Dr.Edward Domanskis, president of the American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons(ASBPS) said, "This parallels the increased number of patients that have undergone bariatric weight loss surgery." According to Allergan, 350,000 LAP-BAND® bariatric procedures have been performed worldwide. More »
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon Introduces VelaShape Technology as New Alternative to Traditional Liposuction More »
Women and men who want smooth, vibrant skin are choosing the latest in laser skin care from San Diego dermatologist Dr. Susan Stuart at La Jolla Dermatology. More »
Stacy Chapman Studios is a Houston based provider of Non-Invasive Face and Body Sculpting Services. Dr. Greg Clariday is a board Certified Ophthalmologist who has specialized in ophthalmic plastic surgery in the Houston area for over 20 years. Dr. Clariday and his staff are now offering the following procedures at Stacy Chapman Studios. More »
Local Denver plastic surgeon recommends doing thorough research before deciding upon a procedure and surgeon. More »
Pittsburgh-based, board-certified cosmetic surgeon and founding medical director of The Skin Center Medical Spa, Dr. Dominic Brandy, was featured in a recent issue of The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette in an article about SmartLipo™. SmartLipo™ is a new, minimally-invasive type of laser liposuction. More »
Premier cosmetic surgery clinic in Toronto expands their list of services by including a number of non-invasive laser based procedures. More »
There are plenty of options for those who aren't that keen on surgery. Fillers mimic youthful lips, straighten noses and pick up the sag from lost facial volume. Dr. Rebecca Fitzgerald shares some of the simple and effective ways of "trying on" a new look without a permanent commitment. More »
Across the country, millions of women are unhappy with nipples that are puffy, inverted, or overly large. A Los Angeles plastic surgery practice offers help for these women through safe, proven plastic surgery methods, now detailed in its updated specialty Web site. More »
Court house clinics are pro smile! They are now announcing a new anti-aging treatment that is specifically designed to improve your smile. Smile boost is a cosmetic treatment targeted the down turning of the month that naturally occurs as we age. More »
More patients visiting The Plastic Surgery Center are asking the Sacramento plastic surgeons about fat grafting to contour their posterior More »
In recognition of his work in the fight against breast cancer, Birmingham plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Beckenstein has received the BMW Ultimate Drive Local Hero Award, an honor bestowed in conjunction with Susan G. Komen for the Cure. More »
The term Medical tourism was initially coined by travel agencies and the traditional media to describe the practice of traveling across international borders to obtain health care. Currently, this is a rapidly-growing practice. More »
PHOENIX - Infini Cosmetic Associates moved into the new state-of-the-art location in Scottsdale Arizona in late 2007. The outpatient surgical clinic recently received the AAAHC Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care accreditation, which distinguishes the surgical center from many other outpatient surgical facilities for providing the highest quality of healthcare to a growing client base. At Infini we believe that you deserve the highest quality of health care we can provide. More »
Laser hair removal & lipodissolve experts, Nu U Medspa, introduce Purelight as Part of The NU U Family. At Purelight our laser hair removal and lipodissolve experts are the most highly trained in the industry. Besides offering laser hair removal and lipodissolve, Purelight now offers the same popular procedures as Nu U including Botox, Restylane, IPL, Photofacial, acne treatment, chemical peel and skin tightening. More »
The new Alexis MD Pure Beauty skin care line consists of all natural, antioxidant-rich, non-toxic products that nourish skin from a multi-dimensional perspective, reversing premature aging at the cellular level. More than just cosmetics, they are designed to treat and heal skin damage caused by 21st century lives of less than ideal nutrition, radiation exposure from the sun, and inescapable pollutants. The products were developed by Alexis Parker, MD, owner of Lasair Aesthetic Health, a center for skin rejuvenation in Denver. More »
Caliderma announced today that it has begun operating under the name iderma. Iderma is an online retailer of physician grade skin care products located on the internet at www.iderma.com. More »
Doctors, dentists and other medical professionals are making sure their waiting rooms stay full by using Smile Reminder, a service that sends text reminders to patients weeks, days or hours before the appointment via their cell phones, PDAs, blackberries and e-mail. More »
Dr. Barry A.S. Lycka, M.D. to Join Distinguished Panel of Medical Advisors as first Canadian member. More »
William O. Murtagh, M.D., a board-certified Naples Cosmetic Surgeon educates patients about dangerous non-surgical alternatives to liposuction. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, liposuction was the most frequently performed cosmetic surgery by ASPS member surgeons in 2004. Those numbers have continued to increase every year, making it evident that the huge demand for body contouring is not likely to go away. Unfortunately, this growing trend has opened the door for companies that are intent on capturing part of this huge market share - companies who target and exploit unsuspecting consumers for profit and put them in harms way. More »
Johns Hopkins Health After 50 newsletter helps guide readers on how to search for an excellent hospital when they are facing surgery. More »
Neoteric Technology Ltd and Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre today announce that the hospital is the first institution in North America to implement Neoteric's BloodTrack® OnDemand blood dispensing system. More »
Dr. Parker reaffirms his dedication to his patients and their informed consent, encouraging plastic surgery education through reliable online resources. The Parker Center for Plastic Surgery, New Jersey , is committed to assuring patients have their questions answered, and that the patient is informed and comfortable with their surgery. More »