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DC-AREA PLASTIC SURGEON RESPONDS TO PIERS
MORGAN'S DAILY MAIL PIECE ON DR. FREDRIC BRANDT
press release from Austin-Weston Center for Cosmetic Surgery
"Piers Morgan's opinion piece on on Dr. Fredric Brandt's death in the Daily Mail online included this line: "If Tina Fey is guilty of anything, it's holding up a merciless mirror
to the utter futility of the plastic surgery industry." Ah, Piers. Where to start?
Like most who've heard of Fredric Brandt's death over the past weekend, I was
saddened to learn of his suicide. Like Piers Morgan, I didn't know him. Dr. Brandt
was, by all accounts, a kind, sensitive, caring man who had a large practice and
was loved by many of his patients. He was obviously a complex man and struggled
with demons that ultimately overwhelmed him -- whatever the near-term event was
that gave those demons too much power.
"
FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY IMPROVES PERCEPTION
OF FEMININITY, PERSONALITY, ATTRACTIVENESS
press release from ASPS
"Facial rejuvenation surgery
may not only make you look younger, it may improve perceptions of you with regard
to likeability, social skills, attractiveness and femininity, according to a report
published online by JAMA Facial Plastic SurgeryThe relationship between facial
features and personality traits has been studied in other science fields, but it
is lacking in the surgical literature, according to the study background. Michael
J. Reilly, M.D., of the MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, and
coauthors measured the changes in personality perception that happen with facial
rejuvenation surgery."
STUDY: TWO DIFFERENT FAT GRAFT TECHNIQUES
HAVE SIMILAR EFFECTS ON FACIAL SKIN
press release from ASPS
"Two approaches to fat
grafting-injection of fat cells versus fat-derived stem cells-have similar effects
in reversing the cellular-level signs of aging skin, reports a study in the April
issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the
American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Since the facial rejuvenation results
are the same, the simpler approach using fat cells plus the "stromal vascular fraction"
has advantages over the more time-consuming stem cell fat technique, according to
the study by Dr. Gino Rigotti of Clinica San Francesco, Verona, Italy, and colleagues."
BELLAFILL RECEIVES FDA APPROVAL FOR TREATMENT
OF ACNE SCARS
press release from Suneva Medical, Inc.
"Suneva Medical, Inc.,
a privately-held aesthetics company, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) has approved the dermal filler, Bellafill, for the treatment
of acne scars. Bellafill represents a significant clinical advancement as the only
filler on the market approved for this disfiguring skin condition. Acne is the most
common skin disorder in the U.S., affecting 40-50 million people1 and up to 95%
of people with acne may go on to suffer from scarring. Bellafill was studied extensively
prior to its FDA approval and proven to be safe and effective for the correction
of moderate to severe, atrophic, distensible facial acne scars on the cheek in patients
over the age of 21 years."
NON-INVASIVE LIFTS OF EYEBROW, NECK AND
CHIN ARE EFFECTIVE: STUDY(2)
press release from ASDS
"The micro-focused ultrasound
therapy known as Ultherapy effectively - and non-surgically - lifts and tightens
skin on the eyebrow and neck and under the chin without adverse effects for patients
of all ages, according to a just-released study. Sabrina Guillen Fabi, MD, a member
of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, released results of the retrospective
study on the procedure at the 2014 ASDS Annual Meeting."
NON-SURGICAL FAT REDUCTION PROCEDURES AND
BUTTOCK AUGMENTATION DOMINATE IN 2014
press release from ASAPS
"The American Society for
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) is in the process of compiling its procedural
statistical data for the 2014 calendar year, which has already started to reveal
distinct trends in the world of aesthetic plastic surgery. Due to significant technological
advances in the cosmetic field, nonsurgical fat reduction procedures rose 43% in
the past year. This is the first time that more than 100,000 such procedures were
performed in one year since ASAPS started tracking it. In addition, the number of
buttock augmentations, still a relatively new procedure, rose by a staggering 86%
in just 12 months. "
ELDERLY FACE NO ADDED RISK FROM COSMETIC
SURGERY: STUDY
press release from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, by Josh Brown
"Senior citizens are at
no higher risk for complications from cosmetic surgery than younger patients, according
to a recent study by plastic surgeons at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The
doctors analyzed data from more than 129,000 patients during a five-year period
and found no significant difference in the rate of complications for individuals
older or younger than 65."
LABIAPLASTY - A PROCEDURE FOR WOMEN THAT
IS GROWING IN POPULARITY
press release from Dr. Adrian Lo
"Labiaplasty is a cosmetic
plastic surgery procedure that improves the appearance of the vagina. Labia, or
the "inner lips" that are on either side of the vaginal opening, may have always
been large since puberty or become stretched and enlarged with pregnancy or age.
Sometimes it may also be uneven or asymmetric, as well as being enlarged. If a woman
is unhappy with herself in this area, or finds that there are problems because of
this, plastic surgery can help and often fully correct any problems."
FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY CAN SAFELY ADDRESS
THE MAJOR ASPECTS OF AGING IN ONE OPERATION
press release from Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University
"A total facial rejuvenation
that combines three procedures to address the multiple signs of an aging face and
neck can be performed safely at one time, a new study shows. Total facial rejuvenation,
which combines an extensive facelift to tighten skin and muscle; specialized, midface
implants to restore fullness; and laser resurfacing to reduce skin's irregular texture
and discoloration, can be safely performed at one time, reports Dr. Achih H. Chen,
facial plastic surgeon."
3D IMAGING TECHNIQUE SHOWS FACIAL SOFT TISSUE
STRAIN OPTICAL IMAGING MAY HELP IN UNDERSTANDING HOW EXPRESSIONS AFFECT FACIAL AGING,
REPORTS STUDY IN PRS GO
press release from ASPS
"How much does facial movement
contribute to facial aging? Researchers are using a "real-time dynamic three-dimensional
imaging" technique to study the strains placed on the soft tissues by facial expressions,
reports a study in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery-Global Open, the official
open-access medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)."
PLASTIC SURGERY RESEARCHERS ASK, 'WHAT'S
THE PERFECT BREAST?'
press release from ASPS
"What's the perfect breast
shape? Nearly everyone agrees-it's a breast with an "upper pole to lower pole ratio
of 45:55," reports a study in the September issue of Plastic and Reconstructive
Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons
(ASPS). "The 45:55 ratio has universal appeal in defining the ideal breast," concludes
the report by plastic surgeons Dr Patrick Mallucci of The Cadogan Clinic and Dr
Olivier Alexandre Branford of the Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust, London. They believe
this near-unanimity of opinion supports using the 45:55 ratio "as the basis for
design in aesthetic surgery."
A 3D "BEFORE-AND-AFTER" TOOL FOR PLASTIC
SURGEONS
press release from American Friends of Tel Aviv University
"For some plastic surgery
patients, expectations are unrealistically high. Basing their hopes on the before-and-after
albums offered in surgeons' offices, they expect to achieve a perfect body or to
look just like a favorite celeb. Now a Tel Aviv University researcher is developing
software based on real clinical data to give patients a more accurate - and three-dimensional
- before-and-after picture before the scalpel comes down. It helps patients avoid
unexpected results in the plastic surgeon's office, and can also help a surgeon
determine the most favorable outcome for the patient."
JAW ANGLE CHANGES ADD TO AGING APPEARANCE,
MAY LEAD TO TWO-STEP APPROACH TO FACIAL REJUVENATION
press release from University of Rochester Medical Center
"Facelifts and other wrinkle-reducing
procedures have long been sought by people wanting to ward off the signs of aging,
but new research suggests that it takes more than tightening loose skin to restore
a youthful look. A study by physicians at the University of Rochester Medical Center
indicates that significant changes in facial bones - particularly the jaw bone -
occur as people age and contribute to an aging appearance."
BULLHORN SUB-NASAL LIPLIFT REVISITED
CSN
"I receive e-mails from
dissatisfied plastic surgery patients on a monthly basis looking for help. Over
the last few years, one of the highest rates of dissatisfaction has come from patients
who have had a lip lift. One of the common threads among most of these e-mails are
that these patients did not have a simple skin only lip lift, they had the type
of liplift that also involved surgery on the orbicularis oris muscle."
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THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR AESTHETIC PLASTIC
SURGERY REPORTS AMERICANS SPENT LARGEST AMOUNT ON COSMETIC SURGERY SINCE THE GREAT
RECESSION OF 2008
"The
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) today released its complete
17th annual multi-specialty statistical data indicating a 12% overall increase in
cosmetic procedures performed in the United States in 2013. More than 11 million
cosmetic surgical and nonsurgical procedures were performed by board-certified plastic
surgeons, dermatologists and otolaryngologists in the United States, totaling more
than 12 billion dollars for the first time since the Great Recession began in 2008."
CSN
THE "LIP LIFT" WHEN A FACELIFT IS NOT ENOUGH
""As
we get older, the lips get longer, they turn down at the corners, they get thinner,
and the area around the mouth gets loose. My talk is going to be on how to make
a mouth look younger. An old mouth makes a face look old even after a facelift.
If you don't address the mouth, you can't have a youthful face. On average, you
can make a face look about five years younger by adding mouth procedures to your
facial rejuvenation. "
CSN
FACELIFT MAKES YOU LOOK 12 YEARS YOUNGER
"Patients
who have undergone a facelift rate themselves as looking an average of 12 years
younger after surgery, according to a study in the February issue of Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of
Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). After a "significant" recovery period, the vast majority
of patients undergoing facelift surgery are satisfied with their results, according
to the study by Eric Swanson, MD."
CSN
NEW POLL: FACIAL PLASTIC SURGEONS REVEAL
TOP CELEBRITY FACES THROUGH THE DECADES
"In
an effort to help better understand the dynamics of perceived beauty, the American
Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) recently surveyed
its members -- facial plastic surgeons, true face specialists -- to rate the facial
features of celebrities over the past four decades and to determine how beauty has
changed over time. In addition, the Academy asked its members to identify the greatest
advancements and milestones in facial plastic surgery."
CSN
BREAKING NEWS! 2011 UROLOGIST REPORT REVEALS
"TRACTION BEATS SURGERY FOR PERMANENT LENGTHENING OF THE MALE SEX ORGAN"
"Penile
enlargement is one of the most controversial topics today. Many physicians claim
that there is no medical proof that the non-surgical methods for increasing the
penile size actually work. In addition to that, there are many people online abusing
this topic, which is one of the main reasons why everyone is so skeptic about it.
With the growing popularity of the penile extenders, one of the most reputable medical
journals BJUI (British Journal of Urology International), which is issued as the
official journal of the British Association of Urological Surgeons, have published
a research paper about the effect and benefits of the penile enlargement devices.
"
CSN
FDA REVIEW INDICATES POSSIBLE ASSOCIATION
BETWEEN BREAST IMPLANTS AND A RARE CANCER
"The
U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced a possible association between
saline and silicone gel-filled breast implants and anaplastic large cell lymphoma
(ALCL), a very rare type of cancer. Data reviewed by the FDA suggest that patients
with breast implants may have a very small but significant risk of ALCL in the scar
capsule adjacent to the implant."
CSN
Plastic Surgery Rebounds Along with Recovering
Economy; 13.1 Million Cosmetic Procedures Performed in 2010, up 5%
"As
the U.S. economy pulls out of the recession, so are nips, tucks and lifts. According
to statistics released today by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS),
13.1 million cosmetic plastic surgery procedures, including those that are minimally-invasive
or surgical, were performed in the United States in 2010, up 5 percent from 2009."
CSN
You've Got Mail: Online Promotions May Not
Be Safe Medicine
"Every
day email inboxes get bombarded with coupons for movies tickets, restaurants, fitness
memberships and spa packages. Frequently, non-surgical medical procedures are promoted
on websites like Groupon, Lifebooker and Living Social, but it is important for
prospective-patients to keep in mind that procedures like microdermabraison, Botox
injections, chemical peels, and laser hair removal, while not surgical are still
medical procedures. "
CSN
AND THE HHL GOES TO...
FAMED PLASTIC SURGEONS REVEAL "HOLLYWOOD'S HOTTEST LOOKS"
"Hollywood
Royalty continues to take center stage on this year's famed Hollywood Hottest Looks
Survey compiled by Dr. Richard W. Fleming and Dr. Toby G. Mayer. The Hollywood's
Hottest Looks nominations reveal that Hollywood continues to set international beauty
standards and, surprisingly, this year's list also has a host of newcomers."
CSN
First Patients enrolled in EU Phase III
Clinical Development Progam to evaluate ATX-101 for Reduction of Submental Fat
"Bayer
HealthCare’s dermatology business Intendis and KYTHERA Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.
today announced the initiation of two European Phase III studies evaluating ATX-101,
a first-in-class injectable adipolytic agent, for the reduction of localized fat
under the chin (submental fat)."
CSN
US Patent Number Issued for Microdroplet
BOTOX® Technology by Dr. Kenneth Steinsapir
Leading Botulinum Toxin (BOTOX®, Dysport®, Xeomin®) Technology Improves Treatment
Outcomes
"Microdroplet™
BOTOX utilizes tiny microdroplet volumes of botulinum toxin injected into the facial
skin at a precise depth and positioning. This controlled placement balances the
"tug of war" between the muscles that elevate and pull down the eyebrows. The treatment
avoids side effects like BOTOX "drift" and "forehead freeze."
CSN
Fibrocell Science, Inc. Announces FDA Accepts
for Review Complete Response Submission for Azficel-T
"Fibrocell
Science, Inc., a biotechnology company focused on the development of autologous
(personalized) cell therapies for aesthetic, medical and scientific applications,
announced today that the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for
review the Company’s complete response submission for azficel-T, proposed brand
name laViv, for the treatment of moderate to severe nasolabial folds and wrinkles.
The Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) date is June 22, 2011."
CSN
New Survey Shows that Blogs are Two Times
More Likely to Drive Beauty Product Purchases than Magazines
"Blogs
are more than two times more likely (63%) than magazines (26%) to have inspired
a beauty product purchase over the last six months. Women are just as likely to
trust the beauty product advice from a Parenting (43%), Health (42%) or Lifestyle
(37%) blog, as from a Beauty and Fashion blog (43%). Women turn to and trust "familiar"
bloggers more than store websites, social networks or message boards when seeking
beauty product recommendations. Women buy beauty products offline at a rate four
times greater than online. Women tend to research online and buy offline."
CSN
New At-Home Laser PaloVia Skin Renewing
Laser is First to Deliver Visible Improvement For Wrinkles and Fine Lines Around
the Eyes
"Lines
and wrinkles around the eyes, commonly called "crow's feet," are typically the first
signs of aging as the skin is thinner and more susceptible to collagen depletion.
While lotions and creams treat the appearance of wrinkles on the skin's surface,
the PaloVia fractional laser also works deep under the skin's surface where wrinkles
begin to form to stimulate the body's production of new collagen and elastin. Short
pulses of micro-fine, or fractional, laser energy trigger the body's natural healing
process to eliminate damaged tissue and rebuild the skin's natural support structure."
CSN
New insights about Botulinum toxin A
Botulinum toxin A creates muscle weakness and atrophy following long term use
"The
study found that animals injected with Clostridium Botulinum type A neurotoxin complex
(BOTOX, Allergan, Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada) experienced muscle weakness in
muscles throughout the body, even though they were far removed from the injection
site. The study also found that repeated injection induced muscle atrophy and loss
of contractile tissue in the limb that was not injected with the Toxin. "
CSN
ORAL SUPPLEMENTS ENHANCE EFFECTIVENESS OF
BOTOX INJECTIONS
"Taking
a dietary supplement of organic zinc and the enzyme phytase four days before receiving
botulinum toxin injections made the toxin more effective in 93 percent of patients
tested in a recent study at The Methodist Hospital in Houston. Dr. Charles Soparkar's
research has resulted in a patent-pending dietary supplement combining zinc and
phytase (trademarked as ZYTAZE™) to be available to patients as early as this month.
"
CSN
FDA Approval of PDS Plate Enhances Results
in Revision Rhinoplasty
"The
PDS plate, parent company Mentor, is an absorbable and structural support, indicated
for nasal soft-tissue and cartilage reconstruction. While FDA approved in the US
this past fall, the device has helped physicians in Europe succeed in rhinoplasties
and septoplasties for several years. "
CSN
Top 5 Beauty Tool Gifts Selected by Beauty
Research
"Beauty
Research, a beauty blogging web site, announced its list of the top 5 beauty tools
for the 2010 holiday season. The list includes a variety of electronic devices -
read all about it!! "
CSN
Anti-wrinkle Bra Scientifically Proven
"French
scientists have recently proven that the Dutch anti-wrinkle bra La Decollette really
works. After testing the bra on several women, the research institute CERCO (Centre
d'Etudes et de Recherches Cosmetologique) has established that cleavage wrinkles
disappear after 24 hours and their skin is smooth again after two weeks."
CSN
SAY GOODBYE TO UNWANTED LOVE HANDLES: COOLSCULPTING
BY ZELTIQ RECEIVES FDA CLEARANCE FOR A PATENTED, NON-INVASIVE COOLING TREATMENT
FOR FAT REDUCTION
"Great
news for men and women dealing with one of the most exercise and diet-resistant
problem areas: "love handles." CoolSculpting is now cleared by the U.S. Food and
Drug Administration (FDA) for the non-invasive reduction of fat."
CSN
HOME-USE TRIPOLLAR STOP ANTI AGEING DEVICE
CLINICALLY PROVEN TO SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE RHYTIDS AND WRINKLES
"A
new clinical study on TriPollar STOP home-use device published in a peer reviewed
medical journal reveal its anti-ageing mode of action. The STOP using TriPollar
technology, the most advanced 3rd generation RF solution for facial wrinkles, clinically
proved to significantly increase collagen remodeling and Treatment on ageing skin
increases dermal collagen by more than 40%. "
CSN
LESS FREQUENT DOSES OF BOTOX STILL RESULT
IN REDUCED WRINKLES
"Patients
can decrease the frequency of Botox© Cosmetic injections after approximately two
years and still receive most of the same wrinkle-smoothing cosmetic benefits, according
to new research at Oregon Health & Science University. After two years of treatment
at recommended intervals, patients can potentially cut the frequency, and thus the
cost, of their Botox© treatments by half."
CSN
STUDY EXAMINES FACTORS THAT MAY HELP PREDICT
WHETHER PATIENTS WILL BE SATISFIED WITH FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY
"A
study of patients undergoing elective facial plastic surgery suggests that older
patients and those currently being treated for depression may be more likely to
be satisfied with the results of their procedures, whereas overall optimism and
pessimism do not appear related to satisfaction with surgical outcomes, according
to a report in the May/June issue of Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery,
one of the JAMA/Archives journals."
CSN
CHEMOTHERAPY DRUG MAY IMPROVE APPEARANCE
OF AGING SKIN
"The
chemotherapy medication fluorouracil appears to reduce potentially precancerous
skin patches and improve the appearance of sun-damaged skin, according to a report
by U-M associate professor of dermatology Dana L. Sachs, M.D., in the June issue
of Archives of Dermatology, one of the Journal of the American Medical
Association/Archives journals."
CSN
New Technique For Injectable Facial Fillers
Improves Comfort, Recovery
"Less
pain during injections for wrinkle-fighting facial fillers. Less swelling afterward.
Less time in the office waiting for anesthesia to take effect. These and other benefits
of a new injection technique that UT Southwestern Medical Center plastic surgeons
are helping pioneer are outlined in the October issue of Plastic and Reconstructive
Surgery."
CSN
Cosmetic Surgery Patients At More Risk Than
Ever
"A
special edition of the journal, Clinical Risk, published by the Royal Society
of Medicine, looks at how the combination of an under-regulated market, "professional
greed", increased marketing and overwhelming media hype have created a "perfect
storm" that threatens patients and practitioners alike. The journal's editor argues
that cosmetic surgery patients in the UK are at more risk than ever before."
CSN
BJOG RELEASE: STUDY RAISES CONCERNS ABOUT
COSMETIC LABIAL SURGERY
"The
authors caution that medically nonessential surgery to the labia is being promoted
to women, while no data on clinical effectiveness exist. Increasing numbers of healthy
women are seeking surgery to change the shape and size of their normal vulva. Once
considered the special domain of glamour models, female genital cosmetic surgery
is becoming more common in economically affluent nations. Many procedures exist
in the medical and marketing literature, including vaginal rejuvenation, designer
vaginoplasty, G spot amplification and revirginisation. A popular request is partial
excision of the labia minora. "
CSN
CLINICAL TRIAL RESULTS OF POLLOGEN'S TRIPOLLAR(TM)
RADIO FREQUENCY TECHNOLOGY PUBLISHED IN THE JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY
AND VENEREOLOGY
"Clinical
trial results using the regen(TM) system, the newest aesthetic solution powered
by 3rd generation TriPollar RF technology on cellulite treatment and body contouring,
have been published in the online Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology
and Venereology. The study demonstrated long term measurable and durable body circumference
and fat thickness reduction using objective measurement system (imaging Ultrasound)."
CSN
SURGICARE REVEALS INCREASING INTEREST IN
MACROLANE PROCEDURES
"Macrolane
is a non-surgical procedure that can help with breast reshaping or breast enlargement.
The procedure consists of an injection and generally takes less than two hours to
complete, with no need for an overnight stay. The results of Macrolane are instantaneous
and can last for up to 18 months."
CSN
Breast Augmentation: Survey Highlights Recent
Trends In Today's...
"Despite
the highly anticipated Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of silicone gel
implants for cosmetic purposes in 2006, saline-filled implants remain the most popular
choice for primary breast augmentation, according to a study published in the March/April
issue of Aesthetic Surgery Journal."
CSN
Research Shows VASER(R) Lipo Results In
Excellent Skin Tightening
"Preliminary
findings from a multi-center clinical study measuring postoperative skin retraction
in VASER Lipo patients shows 40% to 60% tightening. Patients in the study underwent
body contouring treatments in one or more body areas with the VASER Lipo System."
CSN
New Survey Reveals 'The Lipstick Effect'
With Non-Invasive Facial Plastic Surgery Procedures
"According
to the new annual survey by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive
Surgery (AAFPRS), approximately 80 percent of board certified facial plastic surgeons
reported an increase in non-invasive cosmetic procedures within the past year among
consumers looking to delay the effects of aging and more costly surgeries."
CSN
Solta Medical Presents Expert Roundtable
About Thermage(R) And Fraxel(R) Combination Treatments At ASLMS Annual Meeting
"By
combining the Thermage and Fraxel procedures sequentially, our experience has shown
greater tightening and greater smoothing of the skin than with either procedure
alone," said Robert Weiss, MD, founder of the Maryland Laser, Skin and Vein Institute.
"We sometimes refer to the enhanced effect of both procedures combined as the '1
+ 1 = 3' effect, as patients see the benefits of greater tightening from Thermage
and greater smoothing from Fraxel than could be achieved by either modality alone."
CSN
Are Herbal Supplements Putting Aesthetic
Surgery Patients At Risk?
"For
many people, the words "natural" or "herbal" are virtually synonymous with safety
and purity. Products available over-the-counter without a doctor's prescription
are often mistakenly believed to be free of significant risks. A report in the March/April
issue of Aesthetic Surgery Journal warns that more than 40% of plastic surgery
patients use herbal supplements in the two weeks prior to undergoing surgery. And,
while some herbal supplements may provide benefits during recovery, commonly used
herbal medications such as ginkgo biloba, ginseng, garlic, echinacea, valerian root
and others can have deleterious effects when combined with surgery."
CSN
Consumer Alert: Illegal Silicone Injections
Result In Death - Coalition Warns Illicit Injections Are Not "plastic Surgery"
"Accept
an illicit injection and the result may not be an improved appearance, but rather
death, warns the Physicians Coalition for Injectable Safety. The recent death of
a Bronx, NY woman who had silicone injections to improve the shape and appearance
of her thighs and buttocks is an unfortunate and repeating pattern of incidents
that show the very serious dangers of illegal injections."
CSN
Divorce, Antidepressants, or Weight Gain/Loss
Can Add Years to Your Face -ASPS Twins Study Finds Environmental Factors Trump Genetics
in Facial Aging
"Your
mother's wrinkles - or lack there of, may not be the best predictor of how you'll
age. In fact, a new study claims just the opposite. The study, involving identical
twins, suggests that despite genetic make-up, certain environmental factors can
add years to a person's perceived age. Results just published on the web-based version
of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal
of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), reveal that factors like divorce
or the use of antidepressants are the real culprits that can wreak havoc on one's
face."
CSN
LATISSE - New Prescription Product Increases
Length, Thickness And Darkness Of Eyelashes
"Allergan,
Inc. (NYSE: AGN) today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has
approved LATISSE (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) 0.03% as a novel treatment for
hypotrichosis of the eyelashes. Eyelash hypotrichosis is another name for having
inadequate or not enough eyelashes. LATISSE is the first and only science-based
treatment approved by the FDA to enhance eyelash prominence as measured by increases
in length, thickness and darkness of eyelashes."
CSN
The Purlz Cup Size Calculator helps women
choose their tester breast implant size.
" L.W.
Gatz has developed the Purlz Cup Size Calculator to help women who are considering
breast augmentation choose their breast implant size. The online calculator offers
a suggested range of breast implant size options based upon a woman's current bra
cup size."
CSN
REMOVING WRINKLES WITH RHAMM
"Hollywood
stars of a certain age take note: Research at Berkeley Lab suggests that a protein
linked to the spread of several major human cancers may also hold great potential
for the elimination of wrinkles and the rejuvenation of the skin. If this promise
bears fruit, controlling concentrations of the RHAMM protein could one day replace
surgical procedures or injections with neurotoxins that carry such unpleasant side-effects
as muscle paralysis and loss of facial expressions."
CSN
DR. SHERRELL ASTON ADDRESSES THE POPULARITY
OF DERMAL FILLERS AND POSSIBLE LONG TERM SIDE EFFECTS
"Recently,
the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gathered a panel of experts to discuss
possible safety concerns regarding the use of dermal fillers. Although the injections
have been approved to fill in severe wrinkles around the nasolabial fold (the creases
running from the nose to the corners of the mouth), the FDA is concerned that their
extensive use in other situations may present new safety issues that should be addressed."
CSN
Ipsen and Medicis Announce Submission of
Reloxin(R) in Aesthetics to the FDA
"Ipsen
and Medicis today announced the submission of the Biologics License Application
("BLA") for Reloxin1 to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Upon FDA's
acceptance of the Reloxin filing, Medicis will pay Ipsen approximately $25 million
in accordance with the agreement between the parties. In March 2006, Ipsen granted
Medicis the rights to develop, distribute and commercialize Ipsen's botulinum toxin
product in the United States, Canada and Japan for aesthetic use by physicians."
CSN
ARTEFILL IN HEAD TO HEAD INVESTIGATOR-INITIATED
STUDY TO TEST COMPARATIVE DURATION, SAFETY, AND PATIENT PREFERENCE FOR DERMAL FILLERS
FOR THE TREATMENT OF SMILE LINES
"Artes
Medical, Inc., a medical technology company whose product ArteFill is the first
and only FDA-approved non-resorbable injectable dermal filler for the correction
of "smile line" wrinkles, today announced that Dr. Stacy Smith, a leading San Diego
based dermatologist, is conducting a head-to-head clinical study comparison of dermal
fillers - ArteFill, Radiesse and Restylane. This 24 patient study will evaluate
nasolabial fold, or smile line wrinkle, correction over a two year period. Stacy
R. Smith, MD, is conducting this "split-face" study whereby patients will receive
ArteFill on one side of their face and will receive a temporary dermal filler, either
Restylane or Radiesse on the other."
CSN
Survey Reveals Rise in Botched Holiday Surgery
"The
British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (www.baaps.org.uk), the not-for-profit
organization established for the advancement of education and practice of Aesthetic
Plastic Surgery for public benefit, today announced the results of a survey on aesthetic
procedures performed abroad on 'holiday surgery' packages. The survey revealed their
deepest concerns over the significant growth in problems with cosmetic surgery performed
via cheap offers abroad."
CSN
BioForm Medical Enrolls First Patient in
Clinical Trial of CryoLife's BioGlue(R) Surgical Adhesive for Use in Cosmetic and
Plastic Surgery
"CryoLife,
Inc. and BioForm Medical, Inc. announced that the first patient has been enrolled
in a clinical study evaluating BioGlue(R) Surgical Adhesive as a method of fixation
in brow lifts. BioForm recently received permission from Food and Drug Administration
(FDA), under an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE), to initiate enrollment in
a feasibility study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of BioGlue as a method
for tissue fixation in patients undergoing browplasty procedures (sometimes described
as brow lifts)."
CSN
Retinol, the proven anti-ageing ingredient
- RoC challenges women to see visible wrinkle reduction in 12 weeks
"RoC,
the anti-ageing skincare expert, is challenging women to put their RoC Retin-Ox+
range to the test with the launch of the RoC 12 Week Challenge. Many women feel
they are constantly searching for an anti-wrinkle skincare product that really works
for them, but trying something new often feels like a gamble – how do you know if
it's actually going to work? Well now RoC is giving women an easy and measurable
way to put their products to the test with the RoC 12 Week Challenge. By using RoC
Retin-Ox+ just once a day, for 12 weeks, women can get clinically proven visible
wrinkle reduction."
CSN
LARESSE DERMAL FILLER HAS RECEIVED REGULATORY
APPROVAL IN AUSTRALIA FROM THE THERAPEUTIC GOODS ADMINISTRATION (TGA)
"Laresse
is a novel dermal filler launched in Europe last year by FzioMed. Unlike conventional
hyaluronic acid (HA) and collagen fillers, Laresse is made from non-bacterial, non-animal
sources and is free of cross-linking chemicals. Laresse's ultra-smooth texture results
in a very natural look and feel."
CSN
Cosmetic Genital Surgery May Be Fuelling
Women's Insecurity About Their Bodies
"More
and more women are said to be troubled by the shape, size, or proportions of their
vulvas, write Lih Mei Liao and Sarah Creighton from the UCL Elizabeth Garrett Anderson
Institute for Women's Health. Demand for cosmetic genital surgery (genitoplasty)
is increasing and the number of labial reductions in the NHS has doubled in the
past five years, But decisions about surgically altering the genitalia may be based
on misguided assumptions about normal dimensions, they warn."
CSN
Study Reveals Facial Aging Does Not Occur
Uniformly
"Plastic
surgeons are tossing out the old-school belief that gravity is the primary culprit
for facial aging. A study in June's Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(R), the official
medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), reveals the
human face is made up of distinct fat compartments that individually change with
age and the degree to which our faces age is dependent, in part, on how these compartments
change over time."
CSN
American Society For Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Warns Patients To Steer Clear Of Injection Fat Loss Treatments
"The
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) released today a warning
against the use of injection fat loss treatments. Patients are advised to avoid
these procedures, which are commonly known as lipolysis, mesotherapy, or the brand
names Lipodissolve and Lipostabil."
CSN
Vitamin A Cream Helps Reduce Wrinkles Associated
With Natural Skin Aging
"Applying
vitamin A to the skin appears to improve the wrinkles associated with natural aging
and may help to promote the production of skin-building compounds, according to
a report in the May issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the JAMA/Archives
journals."
CSN
Leading Cosmetic Dermatologist Presents
First Report on Regional Aesthetic Volume Enhancement (R.A.V.E.) for Facial Rejuvenation
at American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Meeting
"The
non-surgical technique of regional aesthetic volume enhancement or R.A.V.E. is fast
becoming the principal cornerstone of facial rejuvenation among those who seek sustained
cosmetic improvement without the knife. This latest trend in aesthetic procedures
relies on using a long-lasting filler to add volume and contour to facial areas
that have lost their youthful fullness with the goal of recapturing what cosmetic
surgeons refer to as the "triangle of youth."
CSN
Brava System Used In New Study 'Breast Augmentation
With Grafting Of Liposuctioned Fat: A Safe And Effective Procedure'
"The
Brava System, the only clinically proven device for non-surgical breast augmentation,
is part of a leading edge study that offers women a new minimally invasive option
for breast augmentation and reconstruction."
CSN
Evera Medical Receives CE Mark for Novel
Lip Implant
"Evera
Medical, maker of FulFil(TM), a novel saline-filled implant for tissue augmentation,
today announced that the company has been granted the CE Mark, allowing the company
to market its FulFil implant throughout the European Union, and that the first UK
patient was treated by Dr. Lucy Glancey. The CE mark certifies that FulFil, used
for facial soft tissue augmentation, complies with applicable safety and quality
standards. The first product in the FulFil line is a saline-filled lip implant for
permanent reversible enlargement."
CSN
Physician Coalition Responds To Growing
Concerns In Injectable Safety
"The
Physicians Coalition for Injectable Safety announced today the launch of a public
awareness campaign on the safe use of injectable therapies. The Physicians Coalition
for Injectable Safety is an alliance of physician organizations including the American
Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive
Surgery, and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. The Coalition was formed
to raise awareness of the appropriate use and setting for receiving injectable therapies.
Information on the injectable therapies and the Coalition can be found at www.injectablesafety.org
"
CSN
The Classic Face Lift
"We
work in a cutting-edge field, but we need to remember that newer is not always better.
There are a number of traditional techniques that are growing in popularity," said
Dr. Singer. "There are many advances being made in all aspects of aesthetic surgery.
Nevertheless, there are some procedures that have stood the test of time and the
results obtained decades ago with these techniques are still as good today."
CSN
Non-Invasive Techniques Aim to be Future
of Lipoplasty
"The
world's top plastic surgeons will gather in New York to evaluate three fat treatment
techniques during the Hot Topics seminar at the annual meeting of the American Society
for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), April 19-24 in New York, NY. Two of these
three techniques, LipoSonix's SonoSculpt and Ultrashape, are based on ultrasound
technology. LipoSonix is designed to remove fat by selectively targeting fatty tissue
with a high-intensity ultrasound, offering a non-invasive alternative to the more
common suction-assisted lipoplasty procedure."
CSN
Anti-Wrinkle Compound Causes Pathological
Reaction In Skin Cells
"Researchers
from Universite Laval's Faculty of Medicine have discovered that a compound commonly
used in many antiwrinkle products called DMAE causes a pathological reaction in
skin cells. DMAE (2-dimethylaminoethanol) is used in many antiwrinkle products dubbed
"instant anti-aging face-lifts."
CSN
Anika Therapeutics Receives CE Mark Approval
for its Cosmetic Tissue Augmentation Product ELEVESS(TM) to be Marketed by Galderma
"Anika
Therapeutics, Inc. today announced that it has received CE Mark certification for
the commercial sale of its cosmetic dermatology product, ELEVESS(TM), in the European
Union. ELEVESS is an injectable soft tissue filler for facial wrinkles, scar remediation
and lip augmentation. The product is based on Anika's chemically modified hyaluronic
acid (HA) technology, and incorporates lidocaine, a local anesthetic."
CSN
Independent Clinical Trial Finds Dramatic
Improvements in Body Contour Using UltraShape(R) CONTOUR I
"Results
of an independent clinical trial showing the efficacy of the UltraShape CONTOUR
I, the first clinically proven non-invasive solution for body contouring, will be
published in the April issue of Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, the journal for
the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery. The study "Body Contouring by
Non-Invasive Transdermal Focused Ultrasound" demonstrates that multiple treatments
using UltraShape CONTOUR I as a non-invasive method for reducing unwanted fat deposits
produce a 100% response rate with a mean reduction in fat thickness of 2.28 +/-
0.80 cm and a mean reduction in circumference of 3.95 +/- 1.99 cm."
CSN
Sculptra(TM), new cosmetic dermatology treatment,
creates long-lasting, natural-looking results
"Unlike
currently available products that use fillers to temporarily correct skin imperfections
and require periodic office visits for refresher sessions, Sculptra(TM) works progressively
by restoring volume and by naturally stimulating the body to produce its own collagen,
resulting in a more natural-looking, youthful appearance that can last up to two
years.(1) With Sculptra(TM), typically three treatment sessions over a two-to-three
month period may be necessary to obtain the desired results. There is no requirement
for pre-treatment skin testing."
CSN
Study shows how wrinkle-filler Restylane
works
"The
study is the first to discover that one of the fillers—known by the brand-name Restylane—works
by stretching fibroblasts, the cells in the skin that make collagen, in a way that
causes the skin to create new collagen. This new, natural collagen then would contribute
to the reduction of the appearance of creases and wrinkles. The study also shows
that the product seems to inhibit the breakdown of existing collagen."
CSN
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon Offers Advanced
"Brazilian Butt Lift" Procedure for Buttock Augmentation
"Brazilian
Butt Lift is simply the term coined for a procedure designed to reduce the waistline
dramatically while filling the upper quadrant of the buttocks. This way the final
overall shape is a lifted and rounded contour with better projection, a là the Brazilian
beauties that the procedure honors." explained Dr. Mosser. "It's not just a fashion
trend, however. A thin waist combined with more generous hips has been desirable
for thousands of years of culture."
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FAT IS GOOD-FOR A YOUTHFUL FACE!
"According
to Dr. Ellenbogen, when stems cells are placed next to mature adult tissue they
naturally repair the tissue and help it regenerate itself into new, youthful tissue.
For years, Ellenbogen's Volumentric Facelift patients have commented on how their
skin looks healthier, or their wrinkles and pigmentation spots have disappeared
after the procedure. Dr. Ellenbogen attests this result to the presence of the very
rich stem cells found in the fat that has been injected into the face during the
Volumetric Facelift."
CSN
Artes Medical Submits Five Year Artefill(R)
Clinical Results to FDA
"Artes
Medical, Inc., a medical technology company focused on developing, manufacturing
and commercializing a new category of aesthetic injectable products for men and
women, has submitted the results of a 5-year efficacy and safety study of ArteFill
to the FDA in order to enhance product labeling. ArteFill is the first and only
non-resorbable injectable filler for the correction of wrinkles known as smile lines
or nasolabial folds and was approved by the FDA in October 2006. "
CSN
The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
Releases Report on Tissue Tightening Technologies
"The
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) has released a report on tissue
tightening technologies. Tissue tightening is a non-invasive procedure meant to
tighten and/or lift lax, sagging or wrinkled skin on the face and neck. "
CSN
RESEARCHERS FIND CARBON DIOXIDE LASER IN
SKILLED HANDS CAN BE SAFE AND EFFECTIVE FOR NECK RESURFACING
"When
it comes to treating the aging face, patients have their pick of numerous laser
therapies for successful skin rejuvenation. But finding an effective treatment for
the delicate skin of the neck can often be a real pain in the neck."
CSN
Mathematical Tools For Predicting Facial
Surgery Results Story
"In
their article "Mathematics in Facial Surgery," Peter Deuflhard, Martin Weiser, and
Stefan Zachow (of the Konrad Zuse Zentrum (ZIB), Berlin) describe the mathematical
techniques they have used to assist cranio-maxillofacial surgeons to predict the
outcomes of surgery. These techniques have proven to be quite successful in producing
predictions that end up matching well the post-operative outcomes."
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