March-April2011

Cover: Vol 9 | issue 6

Cover

vol 10 | issue 2

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Z Lasik

Anti-Aging

Botexting with Smile Reminder

By Mark Olson, Smile Reminder

Smile Reminder allows practices to communicate directly with their patients via automated text messaging or email, sending them personalized reminders about their upcoming BOTOX® appointments.

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Z Lasik

LashDip

By Cindy L. Vandruff, MBA, Editor in Chief

LashDip is more than your typical eyelash color it goes beyond even the most perfect of mascara to provide color and your clients do not have to fight with.

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Z Lasik

Staying Youthful

By Cindy L. Vandruff, MBA, Editor in Chief

There are many factors that are within our control,and prevention begins with looking at the effects our lifestyle has on the aging process.

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Aloe

Dermatology

Prevena Incision Management System

By Jeffrey J. Gibson, M.D.

While most surgeons agree that scarring should be minimized with low-tension closures, this is especially important for patients who have elected to undergo a cosmetic procedure or for whom scarringis of particular concern.

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Aloe

Mineral Makeup

By Donya Fahmy, Dropwise Essentials

If she is an eco-conscious consumer then she knows a lot of these established and popular name make products that contain a lot of dyes and ingredients never tested for safety.

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Upgrading Talent

In Practice

Fee for Service in This Economy

By Christine Lapointe, Contributing Editor & Advisor, & Laura Jackson, Aesthetics 360°

"The [questionnaire] allows you to re-engage with clients repeatedly as you add services and procedures."- George Gmytrasiewicz

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Upgrading Talent

jobFIT

New Hires

By Jan Watson, J.P. Watson Group Contributing Editor & Advisor

Your organization may be behind the curve if job descriptions have not changed with your revamped plan of action.

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MiXto SX CO2 Fractional Laser

Laser & Light Technology

Pellevé

By Wendy Lewis, Contributing Editor & Advisor

The Pellevé Wrinkle Reduction System offers patients and physicians another option to reverse the signs of facial aging without needles, surgery, or recovery time.

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MiXto SX CO2 Fractional Laser

Medical Spa Laser Safety

By Leslie J. Pollard,Editor & Advisor

Many medical spa owners and operators fail to understand or take seriously the necessity of establishing a well documented laser and IPL safety program based on both state and federal laser safety guidelines.

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MiXto SX CO2 Fractional Laser

Portrait PSR Technology

By Christopher B. Zachary, M.D.

PSR treats many aspects of chronic sun damage and various other skin conditions and has delivered effective cosmetic outcomes based on an extensive series of preclinical and IRB-controlled studies.

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Certified Organic Body Care

Organics & Green

Organic Eating

By Craig Koniver, M.D., Contributing  Editor & Advisor

Eating organically is the way it is SUPPOSED to be, not the other way around.

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Certified Organic Body Care

GREEN Cleaning

By Emily Stocker, Contributing Editor & Advisor

Many common cleaning products contain phenols, caustic poisonous compounds.

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Plastic Surgery

Plastic Surgery

Breast Augmentation

By Gregory A. Wiener, M.D., F.A.C.S., Contributing Editor & Advisor

[Breast Augmentation] remains the procedure that I comparatively spend the most time on in consultation and planning.

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Plastic Surgery

Hair Restoration Surgery

By Robert T. Leonard, Jr., D.O., F.A.A.C.S., Contributing Editor & Advisor

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Practice Management

Practice Management

Profiting from Wellness

By Nancy Griffin, Contributing Editor

"Many medical spas think that wellness is the next logical step for business." – Carol Phillips

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Wellness Stress

Wellness

New Approaches in Weight Loss

By Paula Simpson, B.Sc., R.N.C.P., Contributing Editor & Advisor

Many medical aesthetic clinics are complimenting dietary and nutraceutical protocols to enhance the overall effects of body contouring treatments, while promoting an improved quality of life.

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