Last week, the Food & Drug Administration granted clearance to Medicis Pharmaceutical for their new wrinkle reducer, Dysport. Plastic surgeons and dermatologists may have the drug available for cosmetic use in just 30 – 60 days. Dysport will compete with
Botox injection can work to smooth out facial wrinkles; that’s been firmly established. But that isn’t the extent of its current useage. If you do a little research, you’ll discover that physicians use Botox for many other interesting purposes. As
Here is a clip from The Doctors, which features dermatologist Jessica Wu showcasing the new eyelash enhancement drug, Latisse. Dr. Wu explains that Latisse can give you “crazy long spidery lashes” in just 4 months. You apply Latisse to the
Based on recent events, it seems the common perception of male breasts has changed; what was once a relatively obscure condition is now approaching the level of pop culture phenomenon. Finlo Rohrer of BBC news speculates that media – especially
Celebrities like Mandy Moore, Brooke Shields and Marisa Tomei attended a Hollywood charity event last March to help launch the Latisse Wishes campaign, a campaign to support the Make-A-Wish foundation and generate interest in the new eyelash enhancement drug. The
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
