Dr. Paul Wigoda, plastic surgeon and owner of Me Day Spa and The Aesthetics Institute is pleased to announce the launch of his blog dedicated to reporting on the latest trends in cosmetic surgery, aesthetics and beauty. Each week will feature an article written by Dr. Wigoda or his associates, sharing some of the thoughts they feel are important to the beauty industry. More »
Renowned New York plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Silich has been appointed by Staten Island University Hospital as Associate Director of its Regional Burn Unit. More »
In 2007, men received 13% of all cosmetic surgery procedures in the U.S. At Fox Valley Plastic Surgery in Wisconsin, more men than ever have chosen procedures like rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, and liposuction to tailor their look. More »
Dr. Juan Garcia, who performs Glens Falls and Saratoga Springs cosmetic surgery, has been honored as the "Best Cosmetic Surgeon" as awarded by The Post-Star, a newspaper serving Glens Falls and several counties in Upstate New York. More »
Dr. Robert M. Freund, MD is gaining notoriety as he was recently named one of New York Super Doctors by the New York Times. More »
Sandi Hammons, advocate for child abuse legislation and awareness, says internet defamation and cyberbullying is a serious global issue with often far-reaching consequences. The mission of the Sandi Hammons Charitable Foundation is to prevent child abuse through education, legislation, awareness and philanthropy; the foundation's latest initiative is study the causes of cyberbullying and develop strategies to prevent it. This story follows media coverage and public outrage following the suicide death of 13-year-old, Megan Meier of Missouri. More »
The International Intradermal Cosmetics Expo - IICE 2008, the world's largest permanent cosmetics convention, features triple conventions for its annual permanent makeup educational conference and trade show to accommodate varying levels of expertise at affordable rates. Sandi Hammons will keynote this year's event in October. All three Expos will be held at the American Institute of Intradermal Cosmetics and hosted by Premier Pigments. IICE I will be Oct. 1-3, IICE II - Oct. 8-10 and IICE III Oct. 16-18. More »
The plastic surgery web site, www.rejuven8u.com has been revised and updated. More »
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Michael J. Brown, has relocated his plastic surgery, skin care and rejuvenation center to Loudoun County. More »
Sandi Hammons, pioneer of permanent makeup pigments and host of the reality DVD series: "The Permanent Cosmetic Apprentice"™ is set to emcee IICE 2008, the world's largest permanent cosmetics trade show and educational conference. Hammons recently announced her plans to author a new series of books to support entrepreneurs and permanent makeup practitioners. She will join the world's foremost authorities in the permanent makeup industry; IICE 2008 will take place this October. More »
Professional Postgraduate Services® (PPS®), renowned for its award-winning healthcare websites, announces the launch of an on-demand, interactive case study, Beyond Basic Dermal Filler Applications: Therapeutic Options for Mid-Face Volumizing, now available on AestheticEnhance.org. Beyond Basic Dermal Filler Applications explores treatment options for the use of dermal fillers for mid-face volumizing. This valuable continuing medical education (CME)-certified activity reinforces the knowledge of appropriate volumizing techniques among dermatologists, plastic surgeons, ophthalmologists, otolaryngologists, facial plastic surgeons, and other healthcare professionals who have a special interest in and have achieved a level of proficiency in aesthetic-enhancement procedures. More »
The latest developments in adipose stem cell research were not discovered in a Petri dish or in a lab. Instead this promising revolution in medicine was inspired via unexpected benefits resulting from facial fat grafting, a popular procedure developed and perfected by renowned Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon Dr. Richard Ellenbogen. Stem cell researcher and former student of Dr. Ellenbogen's, Dr. Peter Rubin is now leading the latest developments in this most promising field of medicine. More »
While SmartLipo has swept the nation with its ease of use, the technology behind the popular fat removal procedure has leaped forward. Colorado plastic surgeon John A. Millard, M.D. is privileged to be the first in his state to offer the next generation - Smartlipo MPX™. Dr. Millard is also one of only two plastic surgeons authorized to teach other physicians how to perform this procedure. More »
The summer months are rife with activities and events that keep our social calendars busy. If warm weather arrived before you were able to shed the last of that "winter weight," don't panic. Rather than canceling their plans, savvy sunbathers are seeking out the services of Soluna Aesthetic & Lipo Center's SmartLipo Ultra treatment - a "smart alternative" to traditional liposuction - that won't sideline you from the fun. More »
In recent months, Dr. Robert Cohen has seen a notable increase in the number of younger women who are specifically searching for natural, high quality breast augmentation in Phoenix. More »
SKINTASTIC™ is pleased to announce the arrival of newly FDA-approved Evolence®--the latest injectable collagen filler in the Skintastic arsenal of little- or no-downtime beauty treatments. EVOLENCE® utilizes highly-purified porcine Type I collagen, regarded as a preferred medical grafting substance due to its nearly identical similarity to human collagen. More »
New Jersey Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Paul M. Parker, performing a dramatic increase in plastic surgery for men. Parker Center for Plastic Surgery, New Jersey , sees the trend mirroring the national trend, and they are dedicated to offering specialized treatments as needed for their male patients. More »
Beverly Hills Liposculpture, helmed by top liposculpture specialist Dr. Alan Bittner, has announced the completion of its 6000th procedure. Lisa Canton received free treatment in honor of center's milestone. Dr. Bittner's reputation for dramatic results and impeccable safety has earned him the opportunity to regularly treat patients from around the world. More »
The Harley Medical Group report increased bookings prior to the WAG wedding of the year in June of Coleen McLoughlin and Wayne Rooney More »
In the war of the injectable beauty fillers, the battle will soon become heated with the arrival of the newest hyaluronic acid injectable gel filler in the U.S. aesthetics market. Anika Therapeutics' FDA-approved ELEVESS™ enters the arena with a clear combat advantage: incorporation of lidocaine with their hyaluronic acid gel, to improve injection comfort. More »
For women who choose silicone gel implants for their breast enlargement, Las Vegas plastic surgeon Dr. Arthur Cambeiro can use the transaxillary endoscopic approach to create a naturally enhanced look that requires only a small incision in each armpit. More »
At Skin Deep Medical Technologies, people considering liposuction cosmetic surgery in Virginia have a less-invasive option in lipodissolve, which destroys fat cells for the body to remove naturally. More »
Medelita introduces a breakthrough in medical apparel for female clinicians, including intelligent innovations that redefine the way women in healthcare present themselves professionally. Offering an array of long-overdue and first-of-their-kind enhancements, Medelita sets a new standard for quality, comfort, performance and fit for the more than 8 million women in the U.S. alone wearing scrubs and lab coats to work. More »
Breast Augmentation Raleigh North Carolina: Natural Looking Results from Breast Augentation Surgery with Saline or Silicone Implants Silicone Gel Implants are now available. Raleigh Plastic Surgeon Dr. Michael Law compares Silicone Implants to saline Implants for natural looking breast enhancement surgery. More »
Product lovers, unite! Me Day Spa announces the addition of its new luxury product lines to the salon's already extensive product repertoire. What better place to get your product fix than the hottest South Beach day spa? Plastic Surgeon and spa entrepreneur, Dr. Paul Wigoda is pleased to offer these new product lines and specials to complement Me Day Spa's services. More »
PolyMVAHealthClub.com announces the immediate availability of PolyDerm--a revolutionary new cosmetic product, the topical PolyMVA, for repairing, healing, and rejuvenating aging, sun-damaged skin and skin cancer. More »
New Jersey Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Paul M. Parker, is dedicated to fighting the signs of aging. Proactive and corrective treatments are practiced daily at Beaura Spa at the Parker Center for Plastic Surgery, New Jersey . The Beaura Spa staff is dedicated to offering specialized treatments for individual skin care needs. More »
Oak Park, Ill. plastic surgeon and author Allan Parungao, MD, FACS, notes an uptick in tummy tucks and liposuction among baby boomers in these troubled economic times. One boomer who came in for a consultation said, "I'm trying to decide between a backyard deck and a Mommy Makeover." She chose the Mommy Makeover. More »
Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery has begun offering SmartlipoTM laser liposuction for their Columbus, Ohio patients. Smartlipo is a minimally-invasive alternative to traditional liposuction that uses laser technology to eliminate fat cells. More »
In a landmark paper just published in the prestigious Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, an innovative technique in African American rhinoplasty proves to preserve ethnicity and increase self esteem. More »
The affordable alternatives to Botox and expensive wrinkle creams, Dr. Semel's Timelapse Wand and Timelapse G among exclusive gifts for music legends and stars at 2008 Starry Night Gala honoring Beatles' producer Sir George Martin. More »
Cosmetic Physicians who want to get "up to speed" on the multiple uses of Dermal Fillers prefer to get their information from long-time injection specialists. Nissan Pilest, Board Certified Dermatologist with a private practice in Irvine and nearly 30 years experience, presented a lecture to a group of physicians on the multiple uses of Juvederm Ultra and Juvederm Ultra Plus, the flagship hyaluronic fillers from Allergan. More »
The Harley Medical Group reports business is booming as ITV launches a major new six-part medical drama - Harley Street. More »
Cosmetic Surgery Times Author, Karen Donley-Hayes, recently interviewed Ms. Fritchey regarding botanical based cosmetics. More »
Men and women living with a high lip line now have an exciting treatment alternative from Los Angeles cosmetic dentist / periodontist Dr. Alex Farnoosh, who is able to lower the upper lip with a special cosmetic surgery technique. More »
Dr. Michele Cooper is one of the first plastic surgeons in Mandeville, LA to offer saline lip implants and BOTOX® to treat excessive sweating, also known as hyperhidrosis. More »
Fat grafting provides permanent, natural looking results, says Dr. Michael Law a board certified plastic surgeon in Raleigh North Carolina. Dr. Law provides insight into fat injections and the role of lipostructure in facial plastic surgery; Structural fat grafting with lipostructure is the only procedure that provides natural beautiful and permanent results by restoring a youthful but subtle facial fullness, says Dr. Law More »
Dr. Paul M. Parker, New Jersey plastic surgeon , urges men and women interested in liposuction to be smart about their options. Liposuction should be used to sculpt and contour the body rather than using it to simply remove fat. We hear from Dr. Parker about the possible risks with the more marketable methods such as Smart Lipo and Lipodissolve. More »
How many uses are there for Radiesse? Dermatologists recently were given the opportunity to attend a special Radiesse training and lecture given by Nissan Pilest, MD, Board Certified Dermatologist in Irvine, Ca. Ther training and discussion covered the 10 cosmetic applications of Radiesse. Dr. Pilest is a selected Medical Education Faculty member for Bioform Medical, makers of Radiesse long term multi-application dermal filler. More »
Acara CEO, Francis X. Acunzo announces the launch of SpaBizMD.com an online business resource for the Med Spa industry. This Medical Spa business resource for owners, operators, physcians and investors features management and marketing advice, industry news and education. More »
BioSculpture Technology introduces the Cinch It® Program to help America's obesity problem. An increased waist to hips circumference ratio is associated with an increased risk of insulin resistance and hypertension. BioSculpture Technology offers special purchase and leasing arrangements for medical program participants and has instituted a referral system for patients seeking treatment. More »
Outpatient surgical facilities are becoming increasingly popular among Los Angeles and Beverly Hills breast reduction patients. Some of the factors contributing to the rising popularity of the outpatient option are safety, lowered cost, and high quality of care. More »
Carboxytherapy -- the newest skin rejuvenation and stretch mark therapy -- is now available in Houston, Texas. Introduced by Dr. Zaniewski-Signh, this new nonsurgical cosmetic treatment utilizes carbon dioxide to improve the skin's appearance. More »
Los Angles vascular & cosmetic surgeon Dr. Perry R. Bubis releases new book, "WISH I KNEW THAT: All You Need to Know About Veins Before You See Your Doctor." Dr. Bubis, with 35 years' experience treating veins, explains the signs to watch for, when to seek a doctor and which treatments work best to maintain healthy veins. More »