ChopSaver lip care is now doctor recommended. Originally made for musicians, nothing works better for chronic chapped lips. Learn more here.

Meet the 2009 Faculty
from SDSS
Thomas Francel, M.D. Breast Cancer and the Esthetician...What you need to know to help your patients

Scientists are studying breast cancer to find out more about its causes and treatment modalities. This presentation will summarize form a surgeon's perspective the current surgical treatment options and provide the skincare specialists with a overview of the disease that creates 40,000 new cases or deaths each year. More

Your Best Face: Beautiful Skin at 40 and Beyond
from MSNBC
The best skin of your life may well be ahead of you. Sure, with each passing decade, you face fresh challenges in your quest for a radiant complexion: There are the newfound crow's feet in your 40s, the postmenopausal dryness in your 50s, and the sagging that sets in by your 60s. But the right products and procedures will prepare you to meet these challenges head-on. More

Rejection Fuels Interest in Cosmetic Surgery
from Cosmetic Surgery Times
Researchers here say they have found that people who feel sensitive to rejection based on physical appearance are more likely to express interest in having cosmetic surgery than those who are less sensitive to appearance-based rejection. This effect is particularly true when people recall negative comments about their physical appearance, reports news source Science Daily. More

New Technology to Mass Produce Artificial Skin Offers Hope for Burn Victims, Cancer Patients
from the New York Daily News
German company is showing some skin - artificial skin, that is. And if all goes according to plan, the brand new technique to mass produce the product may offer life-changing hope to burn victims, cancer patients and those recovering from surgery as early as next year, according to PopSci.com. More

Fake It on the Chin: Lunchtime Liposuction for Your Jawline Has Never Been Trendier
from the Daily Mail
The only problem most of us face with our chins is the occasional hormonal spot. Nothing a dab of tea tree oil, a pair of tweezers and a magnifying mirror can't solve. But what about the double chin? When no amount of cream, facial exercises or dieting helps, cosmetic surgeons come to the rescue. More

There are Untold Benefits to Combining Laser Modalities
from Cosmetic Surgery Times
There are Untold Benefits to Combining Laser Modalities http://cosmeticsurgerytimes.modernmedicine.com/cosmeticsurgerytimes/Modern+Medicine+Now/There-are-untold-benefits-to-combining-laser-modal/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/607355?contextCategoryId=45582 Cosmetic Surgery Times Effectively treating vascular and pigmented lesions -- from common facial telangiectasias to more challenging hemangiomas -- relies on identifying the appropriate tools and then honing one's technique to achieve the best results. However, more often than not, patients want to make the most of their sessions by undergoing concomitant facial resurfacing to improve wrinkles and texture changes related to repeated sun exposure. More

Spa Business Strategies: A Plan for Success, 2nd Edition SPA BUSINESS STRATEGIES: A PLAN FOR SUCCESS uses thought-provoking questionnaires, practical examples and targeted worksheets guiding the reader through each facet of business development. It covers important business topics such as the need to develop a clear vision and solid business plan; understanding demographics and identifying their target market; finding the best location or purchasing an existing spa business; planning the physical space or the architecture and design of their spa; purchasing products and equipment; technology and computer systems; developing key marketing tools and strategies; analyzing sales and productivity data; promoting retail and service sales, developing excellent communication and customer service skills, managing customer and employee relations; using financial management tools and compensation strategies that will help them to maintain their business and manage day to day operations at maximum efficiency. For more information and to order Click here!