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Exhibitor Spotlight
SDSS Thanks the Following for Exhibiting at the 7th Annual Meeting
YOUNG PHARMACEUTICALS
from SDSS
Young Pharmaceuticals is a developer and marketer of proprietary dermatological products custom-labeled exclusively for skin care professionals. Our product development approach is to apply pharmaceutical standards of quality, stability and efficacy to the formulation of cosmeceutical products. Our line includes topical anti-oxidants, retinoids, c and melanin-inhibiting agents. More

Mission Statement
from NCEA
The mission of the NCEA is to represent the esthetic profession by defining and conveying standards of practice, while educating the industry and the public. 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

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

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

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