Winter 2007 | Volume 6, Issue 6
Anti-aging & Wellness
Diabetes: An Integrative Approach
By Alan Sosin, MD, Editorial Advisor
Diabetes and obesity go hand in hand. The epidemic proportion of diabetes correspond to the growth of our body proportions. Nor is this problem restricted to the United States or the rest of the Western world. There are 1.3 billion overfed people in the world, and that number is increasing rapidly....
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Dermatology
GOLD SKIN CARE CENTER - Medical Photography, an essential part of this highly successful practice
By Michael H. Gold, MD, Editorial Advisory Director
High quality medical photography is a key component of patient care at Gold Skin Care Center (GSCC) of Nashville, Tennessee. Helping to drive continuous improvement and growth in patient services, proper photographic records have established the practice as a leading center for laser and light based aesthetic services....
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Laser & Light Technology
Micro-Ablative Fractional Resurfacing
By Mai Pham, Trends Editor
For several years now the laser industry has been repackaging old technologies with more power, bigger spot sizes, better software and better treatment protocols. But there hasn't been anything new or exciting, until now.......
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Legal Case of the Month
Understanding Your Medical Professional Liability Insurance Policy-A Guide to the Basics, Part 2
By Megan K. Packard, Professional Liability Solutions, LLC
Understanding your medical malpractice policy needs to be a priority at the time you select your insurance carrier and your particular policy. However, as I mentioned in part one of this two part series, most healthcare providers have limited knowledge of their policy unless they face a malpractice claim. To further expand on the basics, this follow up article will continue to define and describe many important aspects of a malpractice policy........
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Medical Spas
Med Spa Metrics, Measurements for Success - A Three Part Series - Part Three: Demographic and Lead Metrics
By Cheryl Whitman with Mac Fadra, Beautiful Forever Medical Spa Business Consultant
Becoming a success in the aesthetics industry maynot be an exact science, but using some specific scientific measures can help you get where you want to be. In addition to measuring financial, client and consultation metrics, it is important to keep a close eye on demographics and lead generation.........
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Plastic Surgery
Aesthetic Trends in Plastic Surgery: Male Procedures
By Gregory Alan Wiener, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Over the last decade, plastic surgery has become more accessible and socially acceptable within mainstream society. Once a luxury reserved for the rich and famous, pastic surgery has become a staple in both middle class suburbia and metropolitan areas. Part of the reason for this increased popularity is the large number of men who are now seeking out plastic surgery.....
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Practice Management
Credit Card Processing Made Simple
By Marc Mataya, ClientTrak! Software, Inc.
Credit and Debit cards are very quickly replacing cash and checks as the preferred method of payment in all types of businesses including medical spas and practices. Their convenience for business owner and consumer alike results in many benefits including more efficiency, greater customer satisfaction and increased sales...
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