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Industrial Crime Adversely Affects Global Aesthetic Industry GrowthThe Poly Implant Prothése (P.I.P.) breast implant scandal is easily one of the aesthetic industry's worst industrial crimes, rivaling the Dow Corning silicone breast implant debacle of the 1990s. P.I.P. implant shells were known to leak and they contained gel that was allegedly made from industrial grade sources. What's most alarming is that no one really knows how many thousands of people worldwide may have these defective breast implants, manufactured by the now-defunct French firm. > Download full article |
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Physicians Discuss Aesthetic Uses of PRP and The Vampire Face-LiftOne of the least understood, and for years, obscure injectable treatments, platelet rich plasma (PRP) is getting a new lease on life following reports that it can speed up the wound healing process and can interact with stem cells. For example, we have heard about professional athletes such as Kobe Bryant and Tiger Woods receiving PRP injections to treat sports- related injuries. However, in the aesthetic medicine field, it has been used for years as a dermal filler. In fact, The Vampire FaceLift ®, a facial rejuvenation technique that uses PRP, was first introduced in 2009 and has continued to gain interest. > Download full article |
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Expert Evaluates Regenerative Potential of Adipose Tissue Beyond Autologous Fat TransferAesthetic physicians are finding themselves un- wittingly at the forefront of the new science of regenerative medicine. As more and more of us add liposculpture to our armamentarium for enhancement, it has become one of the most popular cosmetic procedures of the decade. Now, with the knowledge that adipose tissue is rich in adult stem cells, liposculpture surgeons have a new opportunity to guide their patients in regener- ative cell therapies, as well as a new responsibility to help patients decide upon the fate of their cells. > Download full article |
MARCH / APRIL EDITORIALSPixel Q-Switch Laser Module Offers Less Pain with Plenty of GainFor the millions of potential skin rejuvenation patients who question whether they are willing to accept the pain, downtime and risks associated with traditional ablative, and in some cases non-ablative, laser procedures, the Pixel Q-Switch Module for the Harmony XL platform from Alma Lasers (Buffalo Grove, Ill.) may be the answer. Dermatologists familiar with this module say it provides what no other fractional non-ablative technology has been able to: a painless treatment with zero downtime. It does so by utilizing a Q-switched 1064 nm Nd:YAG laser beam, which delivers a controlled, pixilated wound at an effective depth with- out harming the overlying epidermis. > Download full articleTriPollar RF Treatments Yield Immediate and Long-Term Results PainlesslyTriPollar RF from Pollogen Ltd. (Tel Aviv, Israel) utilizes third-generation radiofrequency (RF) technology to regenerate collagen, tighten and tone the skin, improve the appearance of cellulite and reduce body circumference. Treatments yield visible, immediate and long-term results with no pain or downtime and are effective for patients of all skin types. > Download full articleAesthetic Practices Favor Multi-Use SPECTRA for Tattoo RemovalWith a recent FDA clearance for the treatment of melasma, the versa- tile SPECTRATM Dual Mode Nd:YAG laser from Lutronic, Inc. (San Jose, Calif.) will now play an even bigger role in aesthetic practices. In addition to melasma, the Q-switched SPECTRA is engineered for a wide-range of dermatologic and aesthetic applications, including tattoo removal and non-ablative skin resurfacing, as well as pigmented and vascular lesions. > Download full articleStudies Demonstrate Promising Results with VASER Shape for Body ContouringFor aesthetic practitioners using the VASER Shape System from Sound Surgical Technologies (Louisville, Colo.), the tech- nology is filling what had been an unmet need in body contouring, especially with regard to patient comfort and satisfaction. > Download full articleExcel V Expands Vascular and Pigmented Lesion Tx OptionsThree words can be used to describe the Excel VTM from Cutera, Inc. (Brisbane, Calif.), which expands vascular and pigmented treatment options in a single laser. “Speed, versatility and safety are what come to mind,” said Jeffrey T.S. Hsu, M.D, F.A.A.D., co-director of der- matologic, laser and cosmetic surgery at The Dermatology Institute (Naperville, Ill.). “This laser has revolutionized the treatment of spider veins, rosacea, dif- fuse redness, facial telangiectasia, cher- ry angiomas and port-wine stains.” > Download full articleETHEREA Provides Effective Treatment Solution for Leg VeinsETHEREA® from INDUSTRA® (São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil) is proving to be a very useful tool in aesthetic medi- cine, as it offers physicians the possi- bility of safely and effectively treating a plethora of aesthetic indications all from a single platform. > Download full articlePhysicians Recognize 15 Years of Sciton InnovationSciton (Palo Alto, Calif.), innovator of Broadband Light (BBL) and dual-mode erbium resurfacing lasers, is celebrating. In addition to its 15th anniversary, the company has been recognized by aesthetic physicians as a leader in efficacy, customer service, and most desired technology.> Download full articleRefit Non-Invasive Skin Tightening Complements Surgical ProceduresAesthetic practitioners are expand- ing their practices by using a skin tightening procedure that supplements liposuction and face-lifts, as well as facilitates additional services. ReFit is a non-invasive procedure made pos- sible by ReactionTM from Viora (Jersey City, N.J.), a device that combines multi bi-polar radiofrequency (RF) and vacuum massage. > Download full article |
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