ISSUE: Jan/Feb 2007
Anti-aging & Wellness
Formulating Ingredient Lists with a Progressive Approach to Medical Aesthetics
In this issue we will be looking more closely at the formulation design of Clinical skin care brands such as AMI’s Total Care® skin fitness products as well as the “super” ingredient innovation being offered. How do these ingredients strengthen barrier function, decrease wrinkle depth, improve lipid content, and normalize skin disturbances such as acne and aging? How will this impact the future of medical aesthetics? Why will it make a difference to your practice?
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Dermatology
Achieve the Benefits of a Chemical Peel without the Chemicals
Chemical peels are one of the most frequently performed aesthetic procedures, accounting for over half a million treatments last year alone. Successful outcomes of this treatment depend greatly on the skill and instinct of the practitioner. During the procedure it is often difficult to determine the amount and depth of tissue destruction and the ideal contact time for the chemical agent. This leads to inconsistent results and a host of undesirable complications. Is there a way to achieve the beneficial effects of a chemical peel without the chemicals?
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Laser & Light Technology
For Laser Tattoo and Pigmented Lesions Removal
Candela Corporation (NASDAQ: CLZR) has essentially re-tooled its existing AlexLAZR to create the AlexTriVantage (ATV) to position itself in the anticipated burgeoning tattoo marketplace. All of this is nice, but it is the technical innovation I really like.“LASER-PUMPED-LASER” HANDPIECES The AlexLAZR is the “base” product from which Candela created the AlexTriVantage. The AlexLAZR is a Q-switched alexandrite laser used for treatment of pigmented lesions and for green, blue, and black tattoo removal.
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Legal Case of the Month
The Non-Corporate Practice of Medicine
Non-physicians are specifically prohibited from owning most medical practices. medical providers are making medical decision as opposed to business managers making medical decisions.MEDICAL SPA OWNERSHIP Non-physicians are specifically prohibited from owning most medical practices. There are few exceptions to this rule. The exceptions are extremely limited. For example, in 1973 President Nixon set up a commission to establish and implement Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs).
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Medical Spas
Iceland's Restorative Resources
Iceland, the Land of Fire and Ice, is a country filled with extremes. Some of the world’s largest glaciers rest here atop dormant and not so dormant volcanoes that once formed the island. Evidence of past and present volcanic activity is everywhere, from powerful waterfalls spilling over black rocky cliffs carved by lava flows, to geothermal pools and hot springs punctuating the landscape with steam rising steadily from the ground. The waters here are a source of...
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Men’s Aesthetic Procedures
Skin Care for Men Races into Medical Spas
While the men’s market is the fastest growing segment of the plastic surgery and medical spa industry, spas and doctors alike are recognizing the need for high-quality, easy-to-use skin care systems at home to “My husband John was a professional racing driver, and his skin really took a beating from the sun exposure, wind, and g-forces,” says Sally Peoples, President of Pure and Simple, Inc. “When the Champ Car World Series of Racing licensed our company to do an exclusive line of skin care products for their male audience, we jumped at the chance to design a ground-breaking system for men of all ages and skin types!”
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Plastic Surgery
The Silhouette Suture
Due to an increased demand by patients and doctors for minimally invasive procedures with fast recovery and minimal or no complications, the new Silhouette Suture was designed for soft tissue suspension and reposition. The Silhouette Suture was intended to meet a strong action pull and stronger collagen formation compared with its predecessor, the Barbed Suture. It does not migrate or travel on soft tissue, and the suture will partially reabsorb. It produces no pinprick effect since there are no sharp edges. When it is applied correctly in the face, relatively longer lasting results can be expected. It can be deployed with ease under local anesthetic.
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