Beauty Buzz - Latest Headlines at American Health and Beauty

• 5/11/2008 Steven Victor MD and SmartLipo to be Featured on VH1 Tuesday May 13, 2008
  VH1's Little Black Book: Celebrity Cougars episode that airs on Tuesday May, 13th at 1:00PM EDT features Manhattan dermatologist Dr. Steven Victor.
  
• 5/10/2008 VelaShape Featured on Keeping up with the Kardashians May 11, 2008
  VelaShape in the Celebrity Spotlight... Tune in to see Kim Kardashian receive a VelaShape treatment in the May 11th episode of Keeping up with the Kardashians
  
• 5/10/2008 Beverly Hills Dentist Finds Proprietary Gum Bleaching Technique Better than Laser Methods
  Women and men throughout the United States, Los Angeles, and the world trust cosmetic dentist / periodontist Dr. Alex Farnoosh, who invented proven methods to cure pigmented gums, and help them improve their discolored gum appearance.
  
• 5/10/2008 LaserTight Launches Non-Surgical Blepharoplasty Procedure at ASAPS Meeting
  EyeTight Procedure Offers a Superior Outcome Requiring No Incision and a Rapid, Scarless Recovery to Replace the Traditional Eyelid Surgery.
  
• 5/9/2008 Artes Medical Reports Strong Consumer Interest, Rapid Patient Enrollment and Positive Feedback in Largest U.S. Dermal Filler Clinical Study
  Feedback from both physicians and patients to date has been very positive, with high levels of interest from consumers to participate in the study.
  
• 5/8/2008 DeepFX(TM) and ActiveFX(TM) Fractional Resurfacing Featured at Annual Meeting of The American Society Of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
  Michael Kulick, MD of San Francisco performed a live DeepFX treatment, answering audience questions regarding pre- and post-treatment protocols, depth of penetration, and optimal settings. He noted that his patient felt little to no discomfort with the treatment, and had less post-operative side effects than other fractional devices that were presented.
  
• 5/6/2008 The Nation’s Leading Plastic Surgeons Learn about ArteFill’s Five Year Safety and Long-Term Efficacy Data
  In addition to presentations on ArteFill’s safety, long-term efficacy, and differences among various dermal filler products, leading plastic surgeons had the opportunity to observe ArteFill in action. Dr. Cohen provided a live patient demonstration with ArteFill injections during “The Importance of Non-Surgical Options in Your Practice” session, showcasing ArteFill’s ease of injection, immediate correction and minimal downtime.
  
• 5/6/2008 Anti-Aging Expert Discusses Advantages of Laser Body Sculpting in New Video
  Well-known anti-aging expert, Andre Berger, M.D., has just released another in a series of anti-aging educational videos on his website, rejuvalife.md.
  
• 5/5/2008 Beauty for Life: The Future of Cosmetic Medicine
  The expansion of aesthetic surgery to include non-surgical, and even medical, treatments is occurring rapidly, and while plastic surgeons are uniquely capable of providing the whole spectrum of cosmetic medicine, other medical specialties are also attempting to provide this service.
  
• 5/5/2008 Skincare Ater Cosmetic Procedures: Healing Skin Care Secrets
  Skincare-News.com discusses the most common side-effects that follow procedures such as laser surgery, microdermabrasion or Botox injections.
  
• 5/5/2008 New Medical Technology is Changing the Face of Wrinkle Treatment
  Now, there is a new medical technology which treats lines and wrinkles in one session without all of the hassles associated with traditional CO2 lasers. It's called the "Fraxel re:pair" which is the latest advancement in CO2 lasers.
  
• 5/5/2008 Clinical Data Demonstrates 5-Year Efficacy and Safety of Aquamid(R) in Facial Augmentation
  5-year European Clinical Study shows more than 90% Patient and Physician Satisfaction
  
• 5/4/2008 Long Island Plastic Surgeon is New President of American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
  ASAPS Elects Top Officers at 2008 Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA and New York plastic surgeon Alan H. Gold, MD is the new President
  
• 5/4/2008 Colorado BOTOX® Cosmetic Patients See the Value - Even During a Downturn
  With the economy struggling, many people are cutting back on discretionary spending, but at a medical spa in Denver, BOTOX® Cosmetic continues to be a popular option for women and men who recognize the importance of looking their best.
  
• 5/3/2008 The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Makes its Debut on YouTube With Breast Augmentation Videos
  The first episode features a real patient talking about her breast enhancement experience. It lists the top five reasons women choose to have breast implants including: to look better in clothes; to have larger breasts; to feel better about themselves; to feel more confident; and to feel less self-conscious.
  
• 5/3/2008 The Beauty of Dental Bonding
  Dental bonding can repair cracked, chipped, and discolored teeth. The same material can also be used to replace silver amalgam fillings. Cosmetic bonding can repair misaligned teeth, providing a straighter and more confident smile.
  
• 5/3/2008 Current Trends in Arm Lift Surgery
  Innovations in Brachioplasty (arm lift) techniques will be discussed by leading experts at the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) being held at the San Diego Convention Center May 2-6, 2008.
  
• 5/3/2008 Breast Enhancement With Fat: Pros and Cons
  Lipoaugmentation of the breasts may offer patients permanent breast augmentation with a natural look and feel and the benefit of body contouring through liposuction -- without the requirement for incisions or implants.
  
• 5/2/2008 Aesthetic Society Awards Journalists' Commitment to Patient Education
  The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Announces 2008 Journalistic Achievement Awards
  
• 5/2/2008 Dr. Furlong to Pioneer First FDA-Approved Monovision LASIK
  CustomVue Monovision LASIK is the first FDA-approved technology that treats nearsighted (myopic) adults with or without astigmatism, who are also affected by presbyopia, a gradual loss of flexibility in the natural lens inside the eye that makes it difficult to read small print.
  
• 5/2/2008 Thermage, a Leading Aesthetic Medical Device Company, Announces First Time Exhibitor Status at ACOG Meeting
  Research has shown that 29% of Gynecologists are performing some form of non-surgical aesthetic treatments in their office. More specifically, 15% offer at least one procedure for skin tightening, rejuvenation, contouring and/or cellulite treatment as their aesthetic component.
  
• 5/2/2008 Got Fat?: Plastic Surgeons Review Fat-Melting and Fat-Grafting Procedures
  Emerging Trends Discussed at American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery's Annual Meeting
  
• 5/2/2008 New Procedure Threat to Plastic Surgeons, Says a Chicago Physician
  New Procedure Threat to Plastic Surgeons, Says a Chicago Physician Plastic surgeons condemn new non-surgical procedure lipodissolve, a safe inexpensive procedure is given a negative spin by plastic surgeons in fear of losing patients says Dr. Bark of the Lipodissolve clinic in Evanston, Illinois.
  
• 5/2/2008 Newest Skin Resurfacing Technologies are Laser Sharp
  Fractional Resurfacing -- A Critical Assessment, a panel of investigators and consultants to the laser industry, will be moderated by Barry DiBernardo, MD, and will include Jason Pozner, MD, E. Victor Ross MD, and Jeffrey Kenkel MD.
  
• 5/2/2008 American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Annual Meeting Begins in San Diego
  The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) and the Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation (ASERF) meetings are underway. Termed The Aesthetic Meeting 2008 – “Sailing into the Future”, the meeting runs from May 1-6, 2008 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California.
  
• 5/1/2008 Cosmetic Bootcamp Announces Record Attendance and Sponsorship and Names Members of Its Board of Advisors
  The meeting will be held June 12-15th 2008 in Colorado Springs, CO featuring the leaders in aesthetic dermatology and cosmetic surgery. Topics range from cosmeceuticals to lasers, fillers to surgery, ethnic skin considerations and body shaping, and includes discussions on appropriate patient selection and technique for each
  
• 5/1/2008 Kim, Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian Visit American Laser Centers for VelaShape Cellulite and Body Shaping Treatments
  The stars of the E! show "Keeping up with the Kardashians" receive treatments for laser hair removal, skin rejuvenation, and VelaShape cellulite reduction and body shaping treatments during the May 11 episode on E!
  
• 5/1/2008 Syneron's LipoLite(TM) Minimally Invasive Laser-Assisted Lypolysis Receives FDA Clearance
  New Device Introduces Revolutionary OptiPulse(TM) Technology to Ensure Unprecedented, Precise Control for Physicians
  
• 5/1/2008 Syneron's VelaShape(TM) Proven Effective in Helping Women Achieve 'Before-Baby Body'
  Post-Pregnancy Study Finds VelaShape Reduces Circumference of Buttocks by More Than Two Inches
  
• 5/6/2008 MedSurge Advances and Osyris Gain FDA Clearance for New Laser Assisted Lipolysis Device
  The new minimally invasive laser assisted lipolysis procedure is ideal for treating the face, chin, back, abdomen, arms, inner thighs and upper knees.
  
• 4/28/2008 Cynosure Introduces Smartlipo MPX(TM) Dual Wavelength Workstation for LaserBodySculpting(SM)
  High Power System Combines Clinical Benefits of Dual Wavelengths Through Patented MultiPlex(TM) Technology - Reduces Treatment Time While Providing a Uniform, Safe and Effective Treatment - New Offering Signals Company's Expansion into International Laser Lipolysis Market
  
• 4/23/2008 What Happened to Your Nose, Mommy? New Book Helps Explain Plastic Surgery to Kids
  "My Beautiful Mommy", authored by renowned plastic surgeon Michael Salzhauer, MD, helps children cope with their parent’s sudden transformation by way of a kid-friendly journey through surgery and recovery.
  
• 4/22/2008 'My Beautiful Mommy' book discussed on The View
  New book written by plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Salzhauer. It's aimed at helping confused kids understand why Mommy is having cosmetic surgery.
  
• 4/18/2008 SmoothShapes for Cellulite Reduction featured on 'The View'
  "The Body and the Beach" segment aired on 'The View' - Friday April 18, 2008 discussed Cellulite Reduction using the newest SmoothShapes product from Elemé Medical
  
• 4/18/2008 "The Body and the Beach" segment aires on 'The View' - Friday April 18, 2008
  Candela's lasers the Serenity™ Pro, The GentleYAG and the VBeam Perfecta are featured on the show.
  
• 4/18/2008 CoolTouch Introduces CoolBlue Duet(TM) Laser Lipolysis Suction Handpiece
  New CoolBlue Duet Handpiece for the CoolLipo Laser Lipolysis Device Perfoms Ablation with Aspiration and Skin Tightening in One Action, Roughly Reducing the Procedure Time by Half
  
• 4/18/2008 MedSurge Advances to Exhibit New Technology at American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
  MedSurge Advances exhibits technologies from Osyris and Quantel Derma at medical convention in New Orleans.
  
• 4/16/2008 Orlando SmartLipo Doctor Performed Live SmartLipo Procedure at ASLMS for Audience of Plastic Surgeons
  Kissimmee Florida physician, Dr. Michael McDonald, was asked by Cynosure, the company that makes the SmartLipo device to perform the procedure live in front of an audience of Plastic Surgeons and Aesthetic Doctors.
  
• 4/15/2008 Cellulite Reduction Becoming More Popular & More Possible
  The most foreseeable advantage for women who want to reduce the appearance of cellulite is the heightened availability of cellulite reduction procedures including the Thermage Cellulite Treatment, Alma Accent Laser, SmoothShapes and VelaShape.
  
• 4/15/2008 The FDA Approves Portrait® PSR3 for Treatment of Acne Scars
  Although there are several treatments that claim to diminish acne scars, Rhytec, Inc.’s Portrait® PSR3 Plasma system offers less downtime then fractional lasers on the market and was recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in treating acne scars
  
• 4/15/2008 Laser Hair Removal & Lipodissolve Experts Nu U Medspa Introduce Purelight As Part of the Nu U Family
  Laser hair removal & lipodissolve experts, Nu U Medspa, introduce Purelight as Part of The NU U Family. At Purelight our laser hair removal and lipodissolve experts are the most highly trained in the industry. Besides offering laser hair removal and lipodissolve, Purelight now offers the same popular procedures as Nu U including Botox, Restylane, IPL, Photofacial, acne treatment, chemical peel and skin tightening.
  
• 4/14/2008 Artes Medical Reports Over Seven Thousand Patients Treated with ArteFill since February 2007 Product Launch
  Artes Medical reported that dermatologists, plastic surgeons and cosmetic surgeons are actively integrating ArteFill into their practices and estimates that over 7,000 patients have been treated with the enduring solution, ArteFill, since the product launch in February 2007.
  
• 4/14/2008 Candela Continues Scientific Leadership in Aesthetic Device Field With 18 Industry-Leading Abstracts at ASLMS
  Studies Presented Reinforce Efficacy of Leading Device For Pain Reduction during Laser Procedures
  
• 4/10/2008 Facelifts are Making a Comeback
  According to the latest statistics released by the ASPS, facelifts are up 14 percent for patients ages 40 and over, with nearly 116,200 procedures performed in 2007.
  
• 4/10/2008 Reliant Technologies Announces World Premiere of Fraxel re:pair(TM) Laser: A New Class of Treatment Therapy for CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing in the EMEA
  Fraxel re:pair(TM) system receives CE Mark for European market to treat severe sun damage, sagging skin, wrinkles
  
• 4/10/2008 Physicians Coalition Partner to FDA Counterfeit Alert Network
  A survey of Coalition member physicians in July 2007 reported that 32% of cosmetic injectable complications seen resulted from injections of unknown substances typically off-shore, counterfeit or non-FDA approved injectable drugs and devices
  
• 4/10/2008 New Anti-Cellulite Treatment Prepares Women for Warmer Weather
  Elemé Medical Premieres SmoothShapes™ System in New York City
  
• 4/10/2008 Birmingham Plastic Surgeon Receives Breast Cancer Awareness Award
  In recognition of his work in the fight against breast cancer, Birmingham plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Beckenstein has received the BMW Ultimate Drive Local Hero Award, an honor bestowed in conjunction with Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
  
• 4/10/2008 Solana MedSpas, Inc.™ Offers New Opportunities To Expand Medical Practices
  Solana™ debuts Solana MD™, an aesthetic medical program for doctors around the country.
  
• 4/9/2008 SAY GOOD-BYE TO CELLULITE
  Cellulite reduction market to grow over 23% per year due to new cellulite reduction devices, according to Millennium Research Group
  
• 4/9/2008 Buttock Augmentation: The Next Big Thing?
  More patients visiting The Plastic Surgery Center are asking the Sacramento plastic surgeons about fat grafting to contour their posterior
  
• 4/9/2008 Toronto Cosmetic Clinic Introduces New Non-Invasive Procedures
  Premier cosmetic surgery clinic in Toronto expands their list of services by including a number of non-invasive laser based procedures.
  
• 4/8/2008 Portrait(R) Plasma Receives Clearance From The FDA To Treat Acne Scars
  Rhytec, Inc. the pioneer of plasma skin regeneration and sole provider of an aesthetic device which uses a novel thermal energy called plasma for reversing the signs of aging, announced it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance to market a new indication for treating acne scars.
  
• 4/8/2008 TV's Entertainment Tonight Features Dermatologist Rebecca Fitzgerald in "Should She or Shouldn't She Go Under the Knife?" News Segment
  There are plenty of options for those who aren't that keen on surgery. Fillers mimic youthful lips, straighten noses and pick up the sag from lost facial volume. Dr. Rebecca Fitzgerald shares some of the simple and effective ways of "trying on" a new look without a permanent commitment.
  
• 4/7/2008 Premier Scottsdale plastic surgeon one of first to offer SmartLipo to Phoenix area
  Dr. Bryan W. Gawley is one of the first board certified plastic surgeons in the Scottsdale and Phoenix areas to offer smart lipo or laser assisted liposuction procedures. He finds that it is improving his results from all of his body contouring procedures—decreasing downtime, improving skin tightening, and achieving overall better results from body contouring.
  
• 4/7/2008 ASCRS To Participate In and Co-Fund Study on Post-LASIK Quality of Life with U.S. Food and Drug Administration
  "While the FDA reports that nearly all patients are satisfied with their procedue, the study will seek to qualify LASIK's benefits and provide greater understanding of the very few patients whose expectations are not met with the procedure, with the goal of identifying ways to enhance patient care."
  
• 4/5/2008 Nation's First Green Medical Spa Opens in San Francisco
  10 years after first MedSpa, Epi Center opens first Eco-MedSpa
  
• 4/4/2008 UltraShape(R) Non-Invasive Fat Reduction and Body Contouring Clinical Study Results Featured at American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Meeting.
  Photographic assessment, weight and circumferential measures were evaluated before and after each treatment and one month after the last treatment. Visual contour improvement was seen in over 85% of patients as assessed by an independent panel of physicians. Ninety-four percent (94%) of patients were satisfied with the procedure. In addition, there were no adverse events reported.
  
• 4/3/2008 Connecting the Dots: New Dot Therapy Makes Aging Lines and Wrinkles Disappear
  DOT Therapy is the newest breakthrough technology in laser skin resurfacing.
  
• 4/3/2008 Cutera Announces Physician Researchers on Podium
  Presentation and poster topics include clinical outcomes using Pearl, a minimally ablative procedure for renewing the skin surface; LimeLight for treating facial vascular and pigmented lesions; ProWave 770 for hair reduction; and Laser Genesis for improving skin tone and texture.