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Visualize Your Before-and-After Cosmetic Surgery in 3-D
from RealSelf
Plastic surgery trade shows are an eclectic mix of fascinating technology, mundane text books, and unusual items to decorate the doctor's office like brass figurines. The main theme for these events is to sell doctors on the latest products and services that attract new patients. And given the consumer demand for plastic surgery before and after photos, it's fitting that the show floors have a number of companies offering “computer morphing” to depict before and after results. More    

Dermal Fillers: Are There Any Differences?
from Examiner
Many of the patients seen in my office are interested in improving the lines and wrinkles around their eyes and mouth. These are some of the most common changes associated with the aging face and skin. Fortunately, there are a wide variety of treatments that can help. These treatment options range from surgical procedures (facelift, eyelid lift or blepharoplasty, lip advancements, and corner of the mouth lifts) to conservative treatments such as laser resurfacing, BOTOX® and dermal line fillers. More    

New Scale Grades Age of Face, Hands
from Yahoo!
This article announces the development of the first system to quantify the effects of skin aging called the Merz Scales. 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.

Risk Management: Using Patient Surveys to Manage Patients
from Cosmetic Surgery Times
Analysis of low-score patient satisfaction data can act as a predictor for a physician or department’s risk of a malpractice claim, according to Fullam et al. A multistrategy approach designed to improve communication on individual and departmental levels is described. More    

Cheap Facelifts Are No Bargain
from The Plastic Surgery Channel
If real life teaches us anything, it’s that you get what you pay for. Nowhere is that bit of common sense more evident than in the world of plastic surgery.A type of cheap facelift procedure called a thread-lift has recently been singled out as an example of a waste of time and money. More    

New Alternative to Botox for Wrinkle Free Skin
from CBS - Miami
For decades Botox has been used by women, and some men, to fight wrinkles. Officially sanctioned in 2002 by the Food and Drug Administration, millions of injections have been administered to 'tighten a little here' or 'lift a little there'. Now, for the first time, Botox is getting some competition. A new product called Dysport works like Botox with some added benefits. More