LED Light Therapy

Edge Systems Corp offers  Del Sol™ LED light therapy, which stimulates collagen to produce healthy and smooth skin. LED light therapy is a safe, fast, nonablative, and noninvasive treatment with no discomfort, adverse effects, or downtime. The Del Sol system includes red, blue, and infrared LED lights for a variety of treatment options. Infrared-light and red-light therapy help diminish the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and sun damage, as well as hyperpigmentation and scars. Blue-light therapy helps improve the appearance of acne-prone and oily skin. A focusing cone concentrates the LEDs’ power in a small area for treating problem areas, such as around the eyes and nose.

For additional information, contact Edge Systems Corp, 2277 Redondo Ave, Signal Hill, CA 90755; (800) 603-4996; www.edgesystem.net.

Antiaging Skin Care

Jan Marini Skin Research Inc introduces Trans­formation, a line of products designed to reverse the visible signs of aging by rebuilding the appearance of skin. The line of advanced hydrators includes Transformation Cream, Transformation Serum, and Trans­formation Eye Cream. The technologies in Transformation help repair the skin and help it appear normal, healthy, and youthful. Transformation also includes powerful antioxidants to help protect the skin against free-radical damage.

For additional information, contact Jan Marini Skin Research, 6951 Via del Oro, San Jose, CA 95119; (800) 347-2223 ext 325; www.janmarini.com.

 
Antiaging Serum

Skin Spa Therapies introduces Youth Serum, which is a preventive and reparative antiaging product. Youth Serum increases cell respiration through its bio-active cosmetic ingredient derived via a biofermentation process. Amino acids, peptides, and algae extracts help strengthen and smooth the skin, eliminate fine lines and wrinkles, and increase collagen levels.

For more information, contact Skin Spa Therapies, 3401 Andtree Blvd, Austin, TX 78724; (888) 898-7333; www.skinspatherapies.com.

 
Transdermal Port

Cosmetic Surgery Suppliers Inc offers LIPO-PORT,™ a simple disposable transdermal port that helps reduce trauma to the edges of liposuction incision sites caused by constant movement of cannula. The device also facilitates removal and reintroduction of the cannula into the operative site. LIPO-PORT has a white closed-cell polyethylene-foam annular ring, and it may be secured with small sutures. It is available in 4-mm and 6-mm sizes.

For additional information, contact Cosmetic Surgery Suppliers Inc, 1316 Rockbridge Rd, Suite J, Stone Mountain, GA 30087; (800) 525-7752; www.cosmeticsurgerysuppliers. com.

 
Catalog

Rhein Medical introduces its new catalog, which covers a selection of instruments for plastic and reconstructive surgery. Rhein has hundreds of established, as well as new, proprietary instruments from which to choose.

For more information, contact Rhein Medical, 5460 Beaumont Center Blvd, Suite 500, Tampa, FL 33634; (800) 637-4346; www.rheinmedical.com.

 
Vitamin C Spray

Revenir Skincare Systems’ Vitamin C solution helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles by increasing collagen production in the skin. The handheld spray works within the skin layers, inhibiting the production of free radicals and spurring the synthesis of collagen. It also eliminates hyperpigmentation and age spots. Working at the cellular level, Vitamin C helps reweave the skin fibers. As the cells bind together, the skin looks smooth and reveals a youthful glow.

For additional information, contact Revenir Skincare Systems, 8910 Mikuni Ave, Northridge, CA 91324; (888) 505-7975; www.revenirbeauty.com.

 
Mouthguard

The OPSoft mouthguard from Oculo-Plastik provides protection to patients during hair-removal procedures that utilize laser IPL systems. The mouthguard eliminates pain from the laser’s fluence on the teeth, gums, and buccal mucosa by dispersing the laser’s energy to avoid penetration. Its soft, rubbery polymer easily conforms to the buccal area, enabling it to be used over dental braces, repairs, and implants.

For additional information, contact Oculo-Plastic Inc, 200 West Sauvé St, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3L 1Y9; (888) 381-3292; www.oculoplastic.com.

 
Medical Spa Book

In response to the industry’s need for guidance in developing the new hybrid of medical spas, PCI Publishing has released its new book, Legal & Liability Issues of a Medical Spa. The book, by Susanne S. Warfield—a leader in medical aesthetics—and writer Paula Cohen, contains Cohen’s extensive research on issues that need to be addressed before opening a medical spa. It also contains Warfield’s explanation of the legal and liability issues concerning aestheticians working in medical practices and medical spas. The book is divided into these sections: federal and state laws and liability issues, including scope of practice; licensing of the facility; and legal doctrines of responsibility. It is available for order online as a hard-copy or e-book.

For additional information, contact PCI Publishing, 40 Dean St, Glen Rock, NJ 07452-1409; (201) 670-4100; www.pcijournal.com.

 
Multi-Fruit Cream

Shepard Jones Ltd offers P8N8 Multi Vita Complex 1 Multi-Fruit cream, which combines stabilized oxygen with Japanese green tea, retinol, enzymes, and fruit acids to exfoliate and moisturize aging skin. The cream smoothes fine lines and wrinkles; promotes collagen production; balances and tones the complexion; closes the pores; and restores the skin’s healthy, vibrant glow. P8N8 is appropriate for both men and women of all skin types.

For more information, contact Shepard Jones Ltd, 350 5th Ave, Suite 3304, New York, NY 10118; (866) 355-7868; www.p8n8skincare.com.

 
Imaging Software

Lester A Dine Inc introduces Pixelease Imaging Software, which is designed as a low-cost alternative to high-end software. Pixelease can perform a full range of surgical imaging, from liposuction to rhinoplasty, brow lift, and facelift simulation. It is also capable of image management, such as the creation of patient albums. Users can store and cross-reference case data, as well as run slide shows for patient education. A full range of printing options, from side-by-side before-and-after photos to letters with images inserted within the text, is available. The software includes free lifetime telephone support.

For more information, contact Lester A Dine Inc, PGA Commerce Park, 351 Hiatt Dr, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418; (800) 624-9103; www.dinecorp.com.

 
Antibacterial Sutures

Ethicon Products, a division of Ethicon Inc, a Johnson & Johnson company, introduces Vicryl Plus antibacterial suture, an extension of Vicryl (poly­glactin 910) su­ture. Designed to reduce bacterial colonization on the suture, Vicryl Plus is the first and only suture coated with an antibacterial agent, according to the manu­facturer. The agent is said to be effective against Staph­ylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, and methicillin-resistant strains of Staphy­lococcus (MRSA and MRSE), the leading surgical-site bacteria.

For additional information, contact Ethicon Products, Route 22 West, Somerville, NJ 08876; (908) 218-0707; www.ethicon.com.

 
Eye and Antiwrinkle Cream

For eye and antiwrinkle treatment, turn to Creme Supreme by Dermystique. Creme Supreme is a clinically tested skin care product that is formulated to treat the eye area, forehead, and frown lines. It contains 10% acetyl hexapepside-3, which helps reduce wrinkles up to 30%, as well as two peptides and hyaluronic acid to help restore fullness to areas that have lost volume due to aging.

For more information, contact Dermystique Skin Care, 1525 State St, Suite 206, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; (877) 269-3223; www.dermystique.com.

 
Optical Unit

Syris Scientific introduces the freestanding Vantage, a combination of patented optical filters with magnification and a high-quality illumination source, which allows physicians and skin care professionals to see below the superficial layers of tissue. The subsurface mode increases procedural accuracy and reduces procedural time. The freestanding design offers the ultimate versatility for general exams, sclerotherapy, hair removal, hair transplantation, plastic surgery, and dermatology. The 90-candlepower bright-white LED technology provides cool convergent illumination. The Vantage provides 2X magnification and cross or polarized light. It has an infinitely adjustable head, and can be mounted on a table or roll stand. It also features point-and-shoot-photography capability for capturing images for documentation and patient consultation.

For more information, contact Syris Scientific, 22 Shaker Rd, PO Box 127, Gray, ME 04039; (800) 714-1374; www.syrisscientific.com.

 
Acne Treatment

Aesthetic and Reconstructive Technologies Inc offers the O-Plex Acne Treatment System, which hydrates skin while controlling acne. O-Plex utilizes patented lyphazome (antibacterial power of oregano) for a holistic approach to acne control.

For additional information, contact Aesthetic and Reconstructive Technologies Inc, 3545 Airway Dr, Suite 106, Reno, NV 89511; (866) 853-6800; www.aartinc.net.

 
Postoperative Skin Cream

GlyMed Plus introduces Arnica+ Healing Cream, a postoperative healing cream that reduces inflammation, bruising, swelling, bumps, and skin puffiness. Arnica contains Arnica Montana extract, Arnica oil, healing shea butter, and nourishing grape-seed oil. The cream is safe for all skin types and colors.

For more information, contact Advanced Aesthetics, 235 N Main, Spanish Fork, UT 84660; (800) 676-9667; www.glymedplus.com.