Plastic Surgery Practice: All News Stories

Botox Type Cream Gets Patent Approval

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00 EST

Emergent Health Corp this week announced the patent under which it has a license to market a painless Botox type cream, which does not require an injection.

Canady Named New ASPS President

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00 EST

John W. Canady, MD, professor in the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery department at the University of Iowa, has been named the president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

Study Suggests New Treatment for Melasma

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00 EST

Researchers from Yongdong Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine in Seoul, South Korea, have released a study that says reducing the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) seems to be an excellent approach in successfully treating melasma and significantly reducing hyperpigmentation.

FDA Receives New Reports of Problems with Dermal Fillers

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00 EST

The government today released documents that report on problems in patients who received dermal fillers during past 6 years.

Robotic-Assisted Neck Surgery Eliminates Incision, Scar

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00 EST

Surgeons at the University of Illinois Medical Center at Chicago have performed a robotic-assisted procedure to remove parathyroid glands without an incision or scar on the patient's neck.

ASPS: Looks May Matter Less in This Economy

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00 EST

At the Plastic Surgery 2008 meeting held last week in Chicago, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) reported the results of its recent survey, in which 48% of women considering cosmetic surgery polled in October said they were less likely to schedule a consultation, up from 30% in March.

Dutch Study Suggests ALCL-Breast Implant Correlation

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00 EST

A recent study based on an analysis conducted in the Netherlands suggests a correlation between breast implants and anaplastic large-cell lymphoma (ALCL). The study has been documented in an article published last week in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).

Study Reveals What Women Want When Considering Aesthetic Procedures

Fri, 7 Nov 2008 00:00 EST

A study conducted by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) and Dermik Laboratories reports the influencers that impact a woman's decision when considering medical anti-aging treatments.

Pliaglis Cream Quietly Taken Off Market

Thu, 6 Nov 2008 00:00 EST

On September 15, 2008, Galderma Labs quietly removed its Pliaglis Cream 7%/7% from the market. The product consisted of lidocaine and tetracaine, and was marketed for facial laser procedures.

Long-term Hair Reduction Works Best Using Single Laser

Wed, 5 Nov 2008 00:00 EST

A recent study that compared the long-term effectiveness and safety of long-pulsed Nd:YAG and alexandrite lasers, individually and in combination, in long-term leg hair reduction showed that combination therapy did not have any additional benefit and caused more adverse effects.

Wound Healing Tech Enters New Study Phase

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00 EST

Glycotex Inc recently announced enrollment of the first patient in a Phase IIb study evaluating the effect of GLYC-101 on wound closure and cosmetic outcomes in aesthetic surgery patients undergoing carbon dioxide laser skin resurfacing on the lower eyelid area.

Firm Announces Completion of Enrollment in 1,000-Patient ArteFill Study

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00 EST

Artes Medical Inc last week announced that enrollment has been completed in the 1,000-patient postmarketing study required by the FDA. The study follows patients treated with the ArteFill nonresorbable dermal filler for a 5-year period.

Plastic Surgeons Say Economy Is Cutting Into Aesthetic Procedures

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00 EST

The economic crisis is forcing many consumers to re-evaluate their aesthetic surgery plans, according to results of consumer and plastic surgeon polls.

Plastic Surgeon Develops Abdominoplasty Technique

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00 EST

Steve Laverson, MD, of Feel Beautiful Plastic Surgery, in Encinitas and Carlsbad, Calif, has developed a new abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) technique that creates a more sculpted, fit appearance than traditional tummy tuck procedures. The surgery incorporates methods to create a trim, feminine torso.

"Stem Cell Facelift" Debuts in France

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00 EST

A new procedure, called the "Stem Cell Facelift," has debuted in France at last week's World Academy of Anti-Aging and Cosmetic Medicine. On November 2, it will be performed in the United States at the American and International Academy of Aesthetic Medicine in Miami.

LEDs May Help Reduce Wrinkles

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00 EST

Researchers in Germany are reporting about a potential alternative to Botox to minimize facial wrinkles.

Houston Physician Goes to Slammer in Botox Case

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00 EST

A Texas-based anesthesiologist convicted last year of injecting unsuspecting patients with a Botox substitute on Friday started serving a 2-year federal sentence. Gayle Rothenberg reported to a minimum security women's facility about 100 miles northwest of Houston.

FDA Calls Meeting on Dermal Fillers

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00 EST

The FDA last week announced a public meeting to be held in November by the Committee General and Plastic Surgery Devices Panel, to review numerous issues surrounding dermal fillers.

Dermatologists Discover Skin Disorder Caused By Cell Phones

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00 EST

According to the British Association of Dermatologists, a new phenomenon called "mobile phone dermatitis" has been discovered, in which patients who spend long periods of time on their mobile phone develop an allergic reaction to the phone's nickel surface.

Taking the Guesswork Out of Hiring a Practice Manager

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00 EST

In your practice (or office) manager, you want someone who will aspire to greatness. The backbone of your practice, your practice manager has a demanding and visible position requiring a broad range of experience. This is why hiring your office manager should never be a "cross your fingers" dilemma. In fact, the opposite is true: Review the big picture and then move to a specific hiring methodology.