LATISSE™ a once-a-day treatment you apply to the base of your upper eyelashes. Patients in a clinical trial saw results in as little as 4 weeks. LATISSE™ (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) 0.03% is the first and only prescription treatment approved by the FDA for eyelashes, growing them fuller, darker and longer. More »
Board-certified, Baltimore plastic surgeon , Dr. Michael Cohen, can help improve overall body proportion with procedures such as breast reduction. His specialty is in breast enhancement procedures More »
Beverly Hills plastic surgeon , Dr. Jay Orringer, approaches cosmetic surgery with a vast background and knowledge in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Orringer warns "don't sacrifice safety for savings". Skimping in any of three critical areas can lead to a less safe and satisfying plastic surgery outcome. More »
Dr. David D. Kim was chosen by Ethicon Endo-Surgery (a Johnson & Johnson company), the makers of REALIZE™ Adjustable Gastric Band, to be among the first bariatric surgeons in the U.S. to treat morbidly obese patients with the next generation of its distinctive surgical weight loss method: the REALIZE™ Band-C. The REALIZE™ Personalized Banding Solution is gaining a reputation as being one of the most effective surgical options for patients who need to lose significant amounts of weight. More »
Juva Skin and Laser Center continues to smooth out the bumps in aesthetic skin care with its latest offering. The New York-based cosmetic treatment center has introduced to its arsenal the UniForm handpiece, recently approved by the FDA for cellulite treatment. More »
Dr. Michael A. Bogdan was among 1,189 Initiates from around the world who became Fellows of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) during convocation ceremonies at the College's 94th annual Clinical Congress in San Francisco. More »
Botox has been used for everything from anti-aging, wrinkle busting to treating migraine headaches. But hair loss? A recent study shows Botox, injected along with a customized vitamin cocktail 2-3 times per year may make baldness a thing of the past. More »
The Harley Medical Group has noted an increase in the number of women booking in for Body Balancing surgery More »
After great success during the Emmy's, GBK decided to partner up again with Dakota Mountain Lodge, a Waldorf Astoria Property at the Sundance Film Festival. More »
A.F.I.T., known and referred to as Aviation's Most Respected Name and the nation's largest and most effective Accelerated Flight Training Organization in the US, today announced the addition of Recurrent Flight Training Programs across the nation. More »
Drs. Moore and Miklos Offer Additional Advice on Complications Associated with the Procedure More »
Premier medical aesthetic clinic now offers women the ability to view simulated results of breast enlargement in 3D, with accurate linear and volumetric measurements. More »
Bangkok, Bumrungrad International hospital has won "Thailand's Most Innovative Company" award in the first year of the event, organized by Chulalongkorn University's School of Business. The competition considered over 500 publicly-listed companies, narrowing them down on the basis of performance, innovation, internal processes and management. Bumrungrad and PTT Exploration and Production were named winners in the Service and Manufacturing categories, respectively. More »
New FDA-approved Product increases length, thickness and darkness of eyelashes. More »
La Jolla cosmetic dermatologist, Dr. William F. Groff, at La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre, is helping men reclaim their dignity and self-confidence with precise laser technology for pearly penile papules treatment . More »
In Season 4 of "The Real Housewives of Orange County," face lift surgery is performed on Tamra Barney's mother, Sandra Baker. Board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Milind Ambe, also performed breast reduction on "Orange County" star, Tamra Barney. More »
For the growing number of patients considering surgery for breast enhancement, one of the major decisions they face is the choice between silicone or saline implants. One Georgia cosmetic plastic surgeon offers his views on silicone breast implants, two years after their approval by the Food and Drug Administration for breast reconstruction and breast augmentation procedures. More »
Thermage procedure now features a new advancement in technology that will tighten skin and reduces cellulite twice as fast. Dr. Lisa Zdinak has been granted exclusive access to debut the Body Tip 16.0 technology by Thermage in New York City. More »
Two years ago, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave formal approval for the marketing of silicone breast implants for use in breast reconstruction surgeries for patients of all ages and breast augmentation procedures for patients over the age of 22. One Sacramento, California cosmetic plastic surgeon offers his views on the safety and effectiveness of silicone implants. More »
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Many plastic surgeons are recommending that women seeking breast augmentation in Fort Myers consider scheduling their surgeries in January and February. According to board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Frank Campanile, the choice to have breast enhancement procedures in the early part of the year has both practical and aesthetic advantages. More »
Plastic surgeons in the United States, citing health and safety regulations, refused to perform additional surgery on a patient attempting to set a record for breast implant size. The U.S. surgeons' decision not to perform the surgery affirms that the United States health and safety standards are above and beyond the standards elsewhere in the world. Plastic surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery receive additional training and are featured at Breast Implants USA. These highly-qualified and experienced surgeons can be contacted through tools on the Breast Implants USA website. More »
Mascara may not be the only thing that can be using to enhance eyelashes. Latisse™, a revolutionary new treatment for eyelash growth has arrived. Latisse™ was developed through years of research by Allergan, a pharmaceutical leader with over 60 years of expertise in prescription eye care products. More »
Plastic Surgery Portal has a new design and up-to-date cosmetic surgery information. More »
Dr. Steven Schuster is the first plastic surgeon in Boca Raton, Florida to offer predictive surgical simulation for his breast augmentation and breast enhancement patients through the Portrait 3D Surgical Simulation Platform. More »
The obsession of Americans to look young drives demand for cosmetic surgery products. US cosmetic surgery products market is projected to reach $3.07 billion by 2012, while the cosmetic surgery procedures market is projected to reach $15.13 billion by 2012 More »
eMedDox, the Arkansas-based electronic medical transcription and document management software provider, will be launching a new website in the near future: eMedicalDocuments.com. More »
After a series of highly publicized lawsuits regarding the safety of silicone breast implants, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration pulled the implants from the market for further study. Following years of rigorous testing and clinical trials, the FDA approved them for use in breast reconstruction and breast augmentation procedures in 2006. On this two-year anniversary of formal approval, one cosmetic plastic surgeon in Santa Barbara offers his views. More »
After more than a decade of controversy, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave approval for silicone breast implants to be used in breast reconstruction and breast augmentation procedures. Two years after the landmark decision, Dr. Andrew T. Cohen offers his views on silicone implants and how patients are responding to them. More »
An alternative to more invasive cosmetic procedures: BOTOX® (Botulism toxin type A) is the most widely used treatment for removing dynamic wrinkle lines. Renowned Cosmetic Surgeon Dr. Simon Ourian, M.D., known for his BOTOX® injecting technique, has earned the title of top BOTOX® Injector in California. More »
Singapore has taken the lead in medical innovation in the Asia-Pacific region with the introduction of a predictive computer system that virtually promises 100 percent accuracy in the difficult area of facial reconstruction surgery. More »
Further assistance of budget to make cheaper cost from published Internet rate are now on offer at Bangkok Plastic Surgery Clinic. More »
Physicians Coalition for Injectable Safety Cautions of the Complications and Consequences of Growing and Dangerous Practice More »
Although cosmetic surgery procedures have remained the same in the United States and Europe, Cosmetic Harmony, a medical tourism company specializing in cosmetic surgery, has seen an increase in its American and European clientele. Headquartered in Colombia, Cosmetic Harmony offers procedures at a fraction of the cost patients would pay elsewhere. In fact, over the past few months, favorable exchange rates have caused the prices of the surgery packages to drop an additional 30 to 35 percent. More »
The first American-Brazilian Aesthetic Meeting to take place in Park City, Utah February 20 to 23 More »
Entrepreneurs, Hospitals, and Physicians all want to know how to open a successful MedSpa during the recession. Francis X. Acunzo, Medical Spa Business Expert will address this topic during his upcoming Acara Webinar on Tuesday February 24th. More »
Oakland area post bariatric plastic surgeon Dr. Thomas McNemar has recently launched a site created to address the specific concerns of Bay Area patients before and after massive weight loss. The site offers information on post bariatric cosmetic surgery procedures, as well as resources to help patients who are still in the process of achieving their weight loss goals. More »
This medspa in Newport Beach CA is directed towards excellence in patient care, the same goals that are achieved in premium clinical practices. The time has come in the medspa industry to be held at the same standards as the medical profession. These standards made the practice of medicine in the US one of the safest and most though after worldwide. More »
Acara generates on average $35K per Laser Lipolysis Event for its Medical Spa Clients. This success rate is the catalyst for their new Laser Lipolysis Business Boosting Program which is a cost effective vehicle for MedSpas and Aesthetic Practices to increase revenues. More »
Dr. Hamori is the first to offer Thermage for Body sculpting -- using the improved Body Tip 16.0 wand -- in the states of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont. The new Thermage tip is larger, covering 5 times the surface area, making skin tightening treatments twice as fast, with an overall improvement in the patient's experience. More »
Board-certified plastic surgeons establish website to help patients learn about wide array of breast reconstruction techniques available after mastectomy. More »
TUG flap procedure uses a woman's inner thigh tissue to recreate soft, natural breasts while giving her a thigh lift. More »
To date, NUH remains the only medical center in the region apart from Australia that possesses the capability of performing the facial reanimation operation. The entire operation costs around US$6,500 and is relatively risk free. More »
The first annual Sedation Dentistry Safety Week will be held March 9th to March 13th. Nearly 10,000 specially trained dentists and their staffs throughout the United States will be encouraged to mark the switch to daylight savings by taking the time to review and refresh their safety procedures. The goal is to ensure that sedation dentistry, which has grown increasingly popular, remains fear-free, anxiety-free and safe. The 5-day event, featuring a different theme each day, is hosted by DOCS Education, the nation's leading trainer of sedation dentists. More »
Surgical vein removal isn't necessary anymore. There is now a laser procedure that works to reduce or eliminate unsightly purple / red veins without the need for any incisions. A similar laser treatment is effective for "spider" veins. More »
Dr. Richard Chaffoo, a triple board certified plastic surgeon in La Jolla, California, has recently received a series of honors recognizing his work in the field of plastic surgery, including two prestigious appointments within the plastic surgery community. More »
New York rhinoplasty specialist Dr. Mark Erlich announces the launch of a new Web resource to help patients who are considering a "nose job" near New York City. The site offers procedure specifics as well as answers to common questions and details on advanced computer imaging for facial surgery. More »
CM-Beauty (formerly Covermark) was the first cosmetics company to receive a U.S. patent for a foundation. As the forerunner of today's cosmeceutical category, today, they remain the brand consumers trust to conceal and correct everything from the most minor to more serious skin care imperfections. CM-Beauty offers a complete line of concealment cosmetics, including Leg & Body Magic, Face Magic and Classic Cover, as well as Cream Rouge, Pressed Powder and Shade Cream for ultimate finishing beauty. In addition to the skin care line of CM-Beauty Cream Camellia, Hydrating Base with Camellia and Cleansing Toner, the company also provides easy-to-use kits to meet your individual needs. More »
After great anticipation Aesthetic Profits Inc. is trilled to announce the launch of it's much awaited How To: Series - Effective Patient Attraction Tools for Aesthetic Physicians. This compilation contains essential strategies aesthetic doctors need to build a reliable database of returning patients, to enhance their presence within their community and see a steady boost in revenues. More »