ISSUE: March/April 2004
Cosmeceuticals & Anti-aging
Soothing Your Patient's Skin
INVESTIGATING THE HEALING PROPERTIES OF THERMAL SPRING WATERS
Since the 1700s there have been those who have sworn by the restorative properties of certain bodies of thermal spring water. Primarily located in European nations, particularly France, these basins of balm have sparked many companies to market products containing this vital wellspring and create an industry – balneology. Often recommended by physicians as follow-up care for peels, laser treatments, and other skin-irritating conditions and procedures, thermal spring products have also attracted a following for their ability to soothe in non-clinical matters as well..
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Dermatology
Minimally Invasive Procedures For Ethnic Skin Types
The majority of cosmetic surgery has focused on the treatment of non-pigmented skin, despite 80% of the world population being classified as Fitzpatrick skin types IV to VI. Traditional laser and pulsed light therapy has been directed at treating lighter skin types. Due to greater demands and sheer demographics, increasing technology is being developed to address pigmented skin. This article will focus on minimally invasive procedures for patients of Asian, Hispanic, and African descent...
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Laser & Light Technology
Analytical Report
GentleYAG CANDELA CORPORATION
Candela Corporation, Wayland, MA (NASDAQ: CLZR) unveiled its new GentleYAG at the Annual Meeting of American Academy of Dermatology in Washington, D.C., last month. There were many rumors from test sites about its immense power and versatility. Needless to say, my first stop at the exhibit hall was to examine this device and question the Candela staff...
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Legal Case of the Month
State Boards Tighten Physician Advertising Regulations
For many years there was an absolute ban on physician advertising. Gradually the restrictions eroded, and physicians predictably accepted advertising as a method of communicating their services to prospective patients. Advertising efforts became more aggressive as physicians began to compete with one another for new patients, and the claims of results became more exaggerated and outrageous. Physicians complained publicly that advertising once again became unethical..
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Medical Spas
Mesotherapy: A Trend Whose Time Has Come?
A LOOK AT THE FRENCH PROCEDURE THAT IS GAINING A STRONG FOOTHOLD IN THE STATES
Alternative medical treatments have always taken longer to catch on in the United States than elsewhere in the world. Whether the reason is a reluctance of the FDA to approve methods and treatments too quickly, or because doctors are fearful of malpractice litigation, all seem to err on the side of caution. However, a practice common to European nations is finally beginning to catch on in the United States...
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Men’s Aesthetic Procedures
The Male Patient
RECOGNIZING THE POTENTIAL GROWTH OF YOUR PRACTICE
Aging is evolutionary, determined by both genetics and lifestyle. Looking at our ancestors we can obtain a vague idea of what might be in store for ourselves; but, with today’s advanced knowledge of nutrition, exercise and technology, we are now able to slow the effects of aging. People are recognizing the fact that anti-aging programs can be individualized and staged so that the results are natural looking and age appropriate...
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Plastic Surgery
Total Body Makeover
DESPITE THE CURRENT HYPE SURROUNDING “EXTREME MAKEOVERS,” MARINA DEL REY PLASTIC SURGEON, DR.GRANT STEVENS HAS BEEN COMBINING MULTIPLE PROCEDURES IN ONE SESSION FOR OVER A DECADE. HE DISCUSSES WHY THE TOTAL BODY MAKEOVER IS THE FUTURE OF COSMETIC SURGERY.
Because of the advances in anesthesia, intraoperative and postoperative monitoring, plastic surgeons are now able to combine surgeries which required two or three separate sessions just a few years ago. Marina del Rey Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Grant Stevens, has performed over 300 combined surgeries. He explains, “These complete makeovers have been studied and proven to have no more complications than any individual procedure on its own...
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