News Stories
Americans Spent Less on Plastic Surgery in 2009
Despite a sluggish economy, demand for procedures dropped a mere 2% compared with last year.
3/11/2010
ASAPS Stats Show Slight Drop in 2009 Procedures
The most frequently performed nonsurgical procedure was injections of Botulinum Toxin Type A and the most popular surgical procedure was breast augmentation.
3/11/2010
Botox Approval for Upper Limb Spasticity in Adults
The drug is injected directly into the affected muscles, blocking overactive nerve impulses that trigger these disabling contractions to reduce the severity of increased muscle tone in the elbow, wrist, and fingers.
3/10/2010
AAD: Rox Anderson on Mother Nature and Aesthetics
He spoke about the possibilities of image-guided skin treatments, including the noninvasive detection of "target" structures; fast, noninvasive imaging; real-time image analysis; and high-speed, accurate laser scanning.
3/9/2010
AAD: Exploring Nanotechnology and Skin Care
A large proportion of patents issued for nanotechnology-based discoveries are currently in the realm of cosmetic and consumer skin care products.
3/9/2010
Dimple Implants a Growing Trend
One physician claims that the patient mix for this procedure is roughly 65% women and 35% men.
3/3/2010
Jury Clears Allergan in Death-by-Botox Case
At question was the safety of Botox Cosmetic in the higher dosages used to treat children with cerebral palsy.
3/2/2010
Washington State Reps Propose Tax on Cosmetic Surgery
3/1/2010
Study: Filler Effectively Corrects Nasolabial Folds, Facial Wrinkles
This study demonstrated that the effect in correcting the NLF wrinkles with Sculptra Aesthetic can last for up to 25 months.
2/25/2010
Ultrasound Massage Device Debuts
MedSculpt, a combination of ultrasound technology and massage system in one unit, is intended for use in body contouring and cellulite treatments.
2/18/2010
Laser Handpiece for Treating Striae Gets FDA Clearance
2/16/2010
Allergan Buys Aesthetic Products Manufacturer
The firm also announces breast implant unit sales were up 10% in '09.
2/8/2010
Juvederm XC Gets FDA Nod
2/2/2010
FDA Cracks Down on Physician for Dysport Praise
Dermatologist involved in trials of Dysport cited by FDA for promoting it as safe and effective versus Botox Cosmetic.
2/1/2010
IAPAM Publishes Injectables Best Practices Guide
The organization also announced three new hands-on programs to train physicians in the injection of Botulinum toxins and dermal fillers.
1/26/2010
Spain to Ban Some Plastic Surgery TV Ads
Ads for diet products, some beauty treatments, and plastic surgery are now officially considered more dangerous for young people than commercials for alcohol.
1/25/2010
Cytori Therapeutics Up 40% and Headed Higher
Regenerative medicine firm poised to dominate breast surgery/stem cell technology for now.
1/21/2010
Artificial Muscles May Be a Boon to Facial Plastic Surgery
The new procedure could benefit people who can no longer close their eyelids due to combat-related injuries, stroke, nerve injury, or facial surgery.
1/18/2010
IMCAS: Lumenis Rolls Out Multi-application Device
The M22 modular platform features IPL and Nd:YAG and "plug-and-play upgradability."
1/12/2010
"Antiaging" Underwear Debuts at Fashion Show
A smart bra from Slovenia's Lisca boasts cups made of memory foam that ebbs and flows with body-heat -- a NASA technology from the 1960s.
1/8/2010
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