An FDA hearing last November in suburban Maryland, minutes away from one of my offices, focused on the safety of dermal fillers both before and after they enter the marketplace[1]. Specific topics of discussion included approved versus unapproved uses of fillers, the appropriate qualifications and training for those who inject fillers, special... Read more
How is the recession impacting cosmetic surgery? Despite reports of a nationwide decline in cosmetic surgery procedures, I've actually seen a surge in no downtime procedures in my practice, compared to last year. In this recent article in USA Today, I noted that a number of patients consulting me recently are now considering minimally invasive... Read more
Recent reports show that, despite the economic recession, there has been a surge of men and women seeking Botox and other non-invasive cosmetic procedures. I'm certainly seeing this in my offices in Maryland and Virginia, where I'm treating more patients than ever with Botox, Restylane, Fraxel and other lasers. Some are getting ready for the... Read more
A new, non-invasive alternative to liposuction is in the pipeline... and it could be coming to a doctor's office near you within the next 2 to 3 years.
Medicis, Inc., the Arizona-based company best known for its wrinkle fillers Restylane and Perlane, has moved into fresh territory with its recent acquisition of LipoSonix , an innovative... Read more
1. Try A Non-Surgical Face Lift: Rather than spending on surgery which may leave you looking over-tight and over-done, look into non-surgical face lifting with the natural fillers, Perlane, Restylane and Juvederm. They are made of hyaluronic acid, a sugar-based gel which naturally gives your skin its support and structure and decreases with age.... Read more
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