Exhibitor Spotlight
SDSS Thanks the Following for Exhibiting at the 7th Annual Meeting
PCA SKIN
from SDSS
In 1990 PCA SKIN developed the first clinically researched cosmeceutical products marketed directly to physicians. Company found and esthetician Margaret Ancira, working in collaboration with dermatologist Jennifer Linder MD, now provide the industry with innovative and proprietary topical formulations that aid in correcting acne, hyperpigmentation, rosacea, sun damage and aging skin. The company is also recognized globally as one of the top chemical peel producers and as an invaluable educational resource for physicians and clinicians alike. More

NCEA'S LED Position
from NCEA
It is the position of the NCEA that:

1. LED devices should be used by skin care professionals.

2. In addition to manufacturer supplied, device specific education, skin care professionalsshall complete a course of study equivalent to that recommended by the NCEA.

3. If skin care professionals wish to use LED devices, they should take the necessary education to include theoretical and practical application as part of their core curriculum or as continuing education modules.

Disclaimer: The NCEA recommends that skin care professionals abide by Federal, State and Local Regulations More

Second Face Transplant Man Speaks Out
from Medical News Today
James Maki, the second person in the US to receive a face transplant, has been telling his story in the hope that it will encourage more people to donate organs. More

"Thread-lifts" Get Thumbs Down in Long-term Study
from Reuters
A popular type of face lift produces only short-lived improvement in appearance, and should no longer be used given its risks, poor results and discomfort for patients, conclude the authors of a long-term study of patients who underwent the procedure. More

Rate of Facial Injuries in Car Crashes Down
from Reuters
Facial injuries sustained in car accidents are becoming less and less common, probably thanks to improvements in automobile design, an analysis of national motor vehicle crash data indicates. More

Sound Science Helps Separate the Countless Age-reversing Skin Care Products on the Market
from Cosmetic Surgery Times
Cosmetic surgeons know well the fine line that exists between marketing spin and what has been scientifically proven to work. The same goes for cosmetic skin care: While there is no shortage of products promising to diminish signs of skin aging, only a few ingredients have actual science to back their claims, experts say. More

Discovery of Facial Malformation Gene
from Physorg.com
The first specific genetic mutation which can cause a potentially serious facial disfigurement has been identified by researchers at Oxford University. The finding, published online in the American Journal of Human Genetics, offers the promise of improved genetic counseling for parents at risk. More