Japanese physicians using Cutera Lasers have been having significant success with patients who suffer from Melasma and Keloid scarring. Laser Genesis is a non-contact laser treatment which targets and treats multiple layers of the dermis while promoting hyperplasia of collagen.
A medical study on the safety of the wrinkle relaxer ‘Reloxin’ was just published in the March-April issue of Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery. The drug was evaluated for use on moderate to severe forehead wrinkles (or glabeller lines), and
Newly released ASPS statistics indicate that a significant change may be taking place in the cosmetic surgery industry; the popularity of breast implants have surpassed liposuction for the first time. Nationwide 2008 statistics collected by the American Society of Plastic
Have spots appeared on your forehead, chest or the sides of your face? Have you heard that in many cases, facial imperfections of this type can be easily treated and minimized? Skin blotches are fairly common, and you’ll be happy
First of all, call Dr. Dreyfuss at Plastic Surgery Experts right away! Implants can be covered under a manufacturer’s warranty, so replacement cost might be lower than you expect. A ruptured saline implant, while it poses no health risk, will
The hot new eyelash enhancement drug Latisse is now available in Frankfort and Munster! Last month, the FDA gave Botox/Juvederm manufacturer Allergan its stamp of approval for Latisse. Now, the hot new drug is becoming available through certain providers. What
Last week, spokespersons from Radiesse and Bioform Medical Inc. reported that 1 million syringes of Radiesse dermal filler have been shipped since ’02. Radiesse being the staple product of Bioform, is most commonly used to fill nasolabial folds, wrinkles and
Medical professionals at Cleveland Clinic have performed the nation’s first ever “80 percent face transplant.” While specific patient details have been withheld, the clinic’s online press release reports that the patient is a female who had previously suffered facial trauma.
Mentor, the largest breast implant manufacturer in the world, will be acquired by Johnson and Johnson. According to Marketwatch, the medical giant J&J announced the deal on December 1st at a reported 1.12 billion dollar total value. Dr. David Dreyfuss
Over the last six years, the United States FDA has received about 900 reports concerning injectable wrinkle-filler complications. Now as consumer demand for fillers has reached an all-time high, officials have decided to organize a discussion with a panel of
