If you run a medical spa, it is important, for business and marketing purposes, to know your demographic. Who are the people coming through your doors everyday, and what are they looking for? In fact, this is true for almost... (Continue reading)
(HealthDay News) — Claims by spas that “lipodissolve” injections can melt away fat are unsubstantiated and the procedures’ safety also remains in question, according to warning letters issued Wednesday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The... (Continue reading)
Liposuction is a procedure that helps many people but there are many misconceptions about liposuction in general circulation. Some people believe that liposuction is a cure all for every type of excessive weight condition, and that simply is not the... (Continue reading)
A recent survey, conducted by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), addressed how “The Lipstick Effect” theory can parallel current trends in noninvasive cosmetic procedures. A parallel effect The Lipstick Effect—derived from a phrase recently re-coined by Leonard... (Continue reading)
Abdominoplasty is a procedure that makes the abdomen more firm by removing excessive fatty tissue and skin – most of us refer to this as a tummy tuck. The process results in tightening of the muscle and the fascia of the... (Continue reading)
The interest in breast augmentation is multifaceted. Many women are not comfortable with shape, size or unevenness in their breast. Other women feel themselves that large breasts are more attractive. Many entertainers have had breast augmentation surgery for professional reasons... (Continue reading)
Attention aging baby boomers, 60ish single gentlemen, high-powered CEOs and laid-off professionals preparing for job interviews: The wait is over. Dysport, the new botulinum toxin product touted as a quicker, cheaper and longer-lasting way to banish wrinkles, has arrived. ”People are... (Continue reading)
Survey Finds That Women Are More Likely To Consider Plastic Surgery Than They Were Ten Years Ago, But Men Are Less Likely New York, NY (March 16, 2009) – A new survey shows that more than half (56%) of all Americans... (Continue reading)
Are Herbal Supplements Putting Aesthetic Surgery Patients at Risk?Report Warns of Effects From Bleeding to Drug Interactions New York, NY (April 14, 2009) – For many people, the words "natural" or "herbal" are virtually synonymous with safety and purity. Products available... (Continue reading)
Liposuction No Longer the Most Popular Surgical Procedure According to New StatisticsAmerican Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery reports 10.2 Million Cosmetic Procedures in 2008 NEW YORK, NY (March 16, 2009) – Over 10.2 million cosmetic surgical and nonsurgical procedures were performed... (Continue reading)