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Study: Support Group Attendance Improves Weight Loss After Surgery
Drs. Kathryn A. Kaiser, Susan Franks and Adam Smith demonstrated that LAP-BAND(R) patients who attended four or more support sessions lost significantly more weight than their counterparts.
7/1/2009
Roche no Longer Selling Acne Drug Accutane
According to the Swiss drugmaker, Accutane been losing market share to generic alternatives.
6/29/2009
Cosmetic Procedures for Children on the Decline
The number of children who underwent cosmetic procedures fell from 205,119 in 2007 to 160,283 in 2008, and experts say the economy is the reason.
6/25/2009
Precancerous Skin Therapy Smooths Wrinkles
A recent study published in the Archives of Dermatology shows that topical creams that remove precancerous skin lesions also exhibit significant antiaging benefits.
6/22/2009
UK Survey Suggests Complications with Permanent Fillers
The top reason cited for complications with fillers: Unqualified practitioners are administering fillers incorrectly.
6/18/2009
Nearly One-third of Otoplasties Performed on Children: Study
The recent AACS study also found that otoplasty has the youngest mean age of both invasive and less invasive cosmetic procedures, at 29.
6/12/2009
Stroke Victim "Cured" by Botox Treatments
The Australian was able within a month to stand and start walking and has increased his distance to about 65 feet.
6/8/2009
FDA Approves Palomar's Anti-wrinkle Device; Shares Soar
The over-the-counter (OTC) laser device is intended for home-use treatment of wrinkles around the eyes.
6/8/2009
Injectable Procedures Are Mainstream, Accepted
In a recent study, nearly nine out of 10 respondents (87%) openly discuss their Botox and hyaluronic acid dermal filler treatments with others.
6/4/2009
Survey: Injectable Procedures Are Mainstream, Accepted
Statistics released by The Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation show that the majority of respondents arent afraid to talk about their usage of BOTOX Cosmetic and Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Fillers.
6/1/2009
FDA Holds Off Approval of Botox for Spasticity
US Food and Drug Administration has required Allergan to submit additional information before approving its Botox anti-wrinkle drug as a treatment for upper limb spasticity in stroke victims.
5/28/2009
SRC BOLD Research Database Surpasses 120,000 Mark
The Surgical Review Corporation hopes that its bariatric surgery patient database, described as the worlds largest, will support the development of best practices guidelines.
5/27/2009
"Thread-lifts" get thumbs down in long-term study
A popular type of face lift produces only short-lived improvement in appearance, and should no longer be used given its risks, poor results and discomfort for patients, conclude the authors of a long-term study of patients who underwent the procedure.
5/21/2009
NexTech Acquires ResultSet
NexTech customers will now have access to ResultSets RSI Medical Software Practice Management and Advanced Photo Management Software products.
5/20/2009
Skin Tightening Technology Gets FDA Nod
Ellman International has announced US Food and Drug Administration clearance for Pelleve, a non-ablative treatment solution for mild to moderate facial wrinkles and rhytids.
5/19/2009
Study: People Choose Hair Over Money
Fuller locks take precedence over filled wallets, according to a recent survey conducted by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery.
5/18/2009
EU Cosmetic Firms Worry Over Impending Total Ban on Animal Testing
An article in Chemical & Engineering News reported that many in the industry are working hard to explore and adopt alternative testing methods in time for the 2013 deadline.
5/15/2009
ModiFace Debuts Online Plastic Surgery Visualization Tool
ReShapr.com enables prospective patients to view breast augmentation, liposuction and body/facial reshaping simulations on user-uploaded photos.
5/14/2009
FDA Instructs Botulinum Toxin Vendors to Strengthen Warnings
Development of a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) is essential to warn the public on risks of the toxin spreading beyond the injection site, according to the US Food and Drug Administration.
5/13/2009
Cosmetic Surgery Expert Cautions Use of Excess Anesthesia
Barry L. Friedberg, MD, recently launched nonprofit organization Goldilocks Anesthesia Foundation in order to promote the use of brain monitors as an alternative to routine anesthesia over medication.
5/12/2009
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