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EMAA 2011 Expands with Two New Events
As a multi-fold educational event, the European Masters in Aesthetic and Anti-Aging Medicine (EMAA), held September 30 — October 1, 2011, aims at addressing all practical applications of the daily aesthetic practice. Now in its seventh year, for the first time, EMAA will include two new joint events: the fourth M.E.G.A. Hand International Symposium and the first International Hair Surgery Master Course (IHSMC). > Download full article |
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EADV 2011 Merges Clinical Science and Aesthetics
Hosting approximately 2,000 members, this year's European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) meeting will take place from October 20 — 23, 2011, in Portugal's lively capitol Lisbon, offering four days of intense training courses, expert exchange and industry news. > Download full article |
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Researcher Examines the World of Fake Injectable Products
In the world of aesthetics, manufacturers of quality products have taken considerable time and effort, as well as investing much money, to get their products to market. Now, the dubious world of fake facial injectables has arrived. Counterfeit products are out there and easily found. You don't have to look too far on the Internet before you find them. My hunt began on a prominent search engine, through a sponsored link that took me straight to the supplier's website, based apparently in New Zealand. What I found was a complete do-it-yourself (DIY) kit for patients to self-inject at home. > Download full article |
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IMCAS 2012 Commences with Three New Training Courses
As a reputed professional training event, the International Master Course on Aging Skin (IMCAS), taking place from January 26 — 29, 2012, at the Palais de Congres in Paris, France, will begin with three new events including a live injectables workshop, another live workshop focused on breast augmentation using autologous fat transfer and advancements in stem cell medicine. > Download full article |
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AMWC Honors U.S. Aesthetic Professionals
Welcoming close to 6,000 anti-aging and medical aesthetic related professionals, the Anti-Aging Medicine World Congress (AMWC), once again took place in Monte Carlo, Monaco. This year, AMWC specially honored the U.S. and invited many key opinion leaders in dermatology, anti-aging medicine and plastic surgery to represent the country. > Download full article |
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Researcher Predicts Future Generations of Neurotoxins
First generation botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) products— Dysport®
from Ipsen (Paris,France) and BOTOX from Allergan(Irvine, California, U.S.) — have been available for therapeutic uses for over 20 years. During this time, their applications have widened, mostly through off-label applications by pioneering clinicians. In Europe, these first generation products were transformed for aesthetic use. Galderma (Lausanne, Switzerland) and Allergan presented lower dose formulations of Dysport and BOTOX in the form of Azzalure and Vistabel, respectively. > Download full article |
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Anti-Aging Specialist Explains Regenerative Cell Therapy
Through the use of adult stem cells, regenerative medicine is a revolutionary approach to treating many degenerative conditions that occur with age, including the appearance of aging. This field joins nearly all disciplines of science and holds the realistic promise of repairing damaged tissue by harnessing the body's ability to heal itself. While most every degenerative disease is being studied for potential treatment with stem cell therapy, regenerative medicine has also attracted attention for its newfound ability to improve aesthetic enhancements such as autologous fat grafting and skin rejuvenation. > Download full article |
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RevLite's Versatile Technology Yields Exceptional Results
Representing next-generation, Q-switched laser technology, RevLite® from Cynosure (Westford, Massachusetts, U.S.) is a multipurpose, multi-wavelength aesthetic laser, offering safe and effective treatment solutions for a wide-range of cosmetic indications on all skin types. > Download full article
Anteis Introduces Modélis Shape for Deeper Volume Replacement
Following in the footsteps of Anteis's (Geneva, Switzerland) successful Esthélis, Mesolis and Fortélis product lines, Modélis Shape, the company's newest offering is expected to raise the bar in aesthetic rejuvenation treatments. Providing deep volume replacement, this hyaluronic acid (HA) dermal filler is challenging more established products for the same indications. > Download full article
Ultherapy Offers Visionary Solution for Skin Tightening
Aesthetic treatments with Ultherapy® from Ulthera, Inc. (Mesa, Arizona, U.S.) can safely and effectively achieve a significant lifting of the tissues in the face and neck, representing a paradigm shift in the way cosmetic surgeons manage this common indication. Powered by state-of-the-art, micro-focused ultrasound technology, the Ultherapy device allows surgeons to visualize and precisely deposit coagulation points deep in the tissues. By directly targeting the facial dermal tissues and the deep subdermal structures such as the superficial musculo-aponeurotic system (SMAS), physicians achieve non-invasive lifting and tightening of these tissues. > Download full article
Surgeon Uses Ellansé for Non-Surgical Creation of Dimples
Achieving longer lasting cosmetic outcomes, safely and economically, Ellanse™ from AQTIS Medical (Utrecht, The Netherlands) has proven itself as a strong competitor among more established dermal filler products. In addition to its ideal deep tissue filling and volume replacement qualities, the creation of dimples is a new and exciting indication for Ellansé, further underscoring its versatility in the aesthetic field. > Download full article
Etherea's Expandable Platform Incorporates New Technology
As an expandable platform, Etherea from INDUSTRA (São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil) easily incorporates new laser and light technologies, allowing aesthetic physicians to safely and effectively perform a plethora of treatments from one device. This intelligently engineered system achieves significant results for some of the most common indications in aesthetic medicine today, including hair removal, skin rejuvenation, fractional ablative and non-ablative skin resurfacing and treatment of acne, pigmented lesions, vascular lesions, facial and leg veins, as well as skin laxity. > Download full article
SpaShape Diminishes the Appearance of Cellulite in Single Tx
Long considered a nemesis in aesthetic medicine, it appears that cellulite may have finally met its match with the introduction of SpaShape from MedixSysteme (Nimes, France). Combining fractional energy beams and cold laser lipolysis, this device has been shown to non-invasively improve contour and diminish the appearance of cellulite after only a single treatment. > Download full article
Palomar Icon Reinvents Standard in Rejuvenation Treatments
According to Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. (Burlington, Massachusetts, U.S.), the brand new Palomar Icon™ laser and optimized light system, redefines the standard of light-based aesthetic and dermatologic rejuvenation treatments. This device features completely redesigned platform technology, representing the next-generation of aesthetic systems. > Download full article
QX MAX Laser System Treats Wide-Range of Aesthetic Indications
Typically, the removal of diverse pigmented lesions, as well as tattoos of varying colors and depths has always been challenging. Engineered for truly effective removal of these aesthetic indications, the QX MAX from Fotona (Ljubljana, Slovenia) offers physicians and their patients a treatment solution for a wide-range of pigmented lesions. > Download full article
Ellipse Launches Flagship MultiFlex+ and New Applicator Series
Since 1997, when Ellipse (Hoersholm, Denmark) was originally founded as Danish Dermatologic Development, numerous peer reviewed articles have documented the safety and efficiency of the company's products and treatments. In fact, a recent study, published in Medical Laser Application, comparing the Ellipse system to pulsed dye lasers for the treatment of port-wine stains, not only demonstrated better clearance with Ellipse, but also better patient acceptance. > Download full article
ClearSense Provides Clear Solution for Onychomycosis
Onychomycosis is a notoriously challenging fungal infection to treat, with limited therapeutic modalities achieving various clinical results. A novel laser treatment option, ClearSense™ from Sciton (Palo Alto, California, U.S.), has proven to be a safe and effective therapeutic treatment solution for those onychomycosis cases in which other therapies fall short. > Download full article
Clear + Brilliant Serves as Solution for Mild-to-Moderate Skin Aging
Clear + Brilliant from Solta Medical (Hayward, California, U.S.) is an innovative fractional laser technology developed to address and prevent early signs of aging for both men and women of all skin types. This system is ideal for cosmetic patients who may require more than a mild skin rejuvenation procedure, but far less than aggressive resurfacing techniques, offering an anti-aging treatment option and solution for this 'in-between' patient population. > Download full article
iGrow Hair Rejuvenation System Allows Convenience and Comfort of At-Home Tx
With an estimated one of every four men and women suffering from alopecia, and other hair loss issues, the demand for effective hair rejuvenation treatments is driving the development of a new generation of technology. Apira Science (Newport Beach, California, U.S.) is leading the way with its recently developed iGrow Laser Hair Rejuvenation System. > Download full article
Another Year of Growth for Energist Group
Culminates with Launch of SmartSculpt
Strategic acquisitions and internal development of advanced technologies have continued in 2011 for Energist Group (Swansea, U.K.). To round out the year, this growing aesthetic device manufacturer will launch SmartSculpt®, its revolutionary laser lipolysis device, at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) in October. > Download full article
Aesthetic Professionals Appreciate Benefits of P.L.E.A.S.E. Laser Device
Multiple industries will soon experience the benefits of the recently launched, versatile P.L.E.A.S.E.® (Precise Laser Epidermal System) Professional laser device from Pantec Biosolutions (Ruggell, Liechtenstein). This unique, flexible platform technology can be used for a diverse range of applications, delivering outstanding clinical results in aesthetic and conventional dermatology, as well as transdermal drug delivery. > Download full article
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