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Neurotoxin Products Poised to Give Botox U.S. Competition
from Modern Medicine
After years of domination by just one product — Botox — the U.S. neurotoxin market is about to begin to catch up with Europe by getting some healthy competition of its own. More    

Bruising Treatment Could Benefit Those Undergoing Cosmetic Surgery
from Private Healthcare UK
People who undergo cosmetic surgery look set to benefit from a new treatment capable of easing the bruising caused by a cosmetic procedure. Two separate studies have revealed that the Candela Vbeam laser treatments "significantly expediated" the healing process, with the findings published in the recent edition of Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery. More    

Less Pain Equals More Gain with Adult Stem Cell Facelift
from InventorSpot
Work is underway at the Giampapa Institute for Anti-Aging Medical Therapy in Montclair, N.J., to gain patent protection for a procedure that enables a knife-free facelift - injections with one's own adult stem cells. The patent application was filed last week by NeoStem, Inc. for the technology which integrates NeoStem's proprietary stem cell extraction process. More    

Product Showcase: Smartlifting™ with Smartlipo™ Smartlifting™ is a new application utilizing the Smartlipo laser as a tool in facial rejuvenation procedures such as rhytidectomy, forehead lifts, and neck lifts. The benefits include reduced operating time by 50%, less bleeding and bruising, and quicker post op recovery. To receive a white paper on the Smartlipo Smartlifting procedure by Dr. Richard Gentile, click here.

Fun in the Sun Can Result in Not-So-Fun Skin Cancer
from NealthNewsDigest
Summer brings the opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities under sunny skies; it unfortunately also brings a heightened chance for the development of skin cancer – especially facial skin cancer. One of the most common cancers in both men and women across the world, facial skin cancer is not only very treatable (especially when caught early), but possible facial defects resulting from cancer removal can be repaired. More    

Today's Swirling Midface Cosmetic Controversy-Liquid Facelifts
from Modern Medicine
The “Liquid Facelift” is a term with huge appeal to today's cosmetic surgery candidate, with the promise of instantly improving the appearance of lines, wrinkles and sagging skin — without surgery — coming from every source that recommends injectable dermal filler technology. While these minimally invasive treatments are touted for their ability to "refill" the face's lost volume, some aesthetic practitioners fear there is the possibility of a misconstrued perception by some patients that these dermal fillers can lift the skin and soft tissue. With the reality that cosmetic surgeons must offer what is sought after, the challenge in recommending fillers for the maladies of the aging midface is how to best realign patient expectations while delivering the best care. More    

Tattoos Have Moved into the Cosmetic Realm
from News.com/au
Once only gracing the skin of rough-and-ready bikies and sailors, today mothers, aunts and grannies are also turning to tattoos. But these women do not sport pin-up girls or skulls and crossbones; instead they are opting for tattooed brows, eyes and lips. Unlike regular body art tattoos, the cosmetic variety uses a subtle colour palette and aims to naturally enhance assets. More    

Liability Prevention: Staff are First Line of Defense
from Cosmetic Surgery Times
In recent years, cosmetic surgeons have seen an increase in the number of patients undergoing cosmetic procedures as well as an increase in the knowledge these patients have when they arrive at the office. More