Face simulation module allows sneak peek of
results before surgery
Jun 1, 2010
Innovative
technological advances have given birth to Axis Three's Portrait Face
Simulation Module, allowing patients to view
a three-dimensional (3-D) simulation of what their aesthetic outcome
will look like prior to the actual cosmetic procedure
taking place. The technology benefits both physicians and patients, as
realistic aesthetic goals can be discussed and agreed
upon well before the first cut. Read more...
Lasers useful for
promoting hair growth
Jun 1, 2010
Most
of the time, when lasers are discussed in the context of hair, it is
regarding the removal of hair. It was not until
fairly recently that these devices received significant attention for
their role in stimulating hair growth.Read more...
Facial Rejuvenation And
The Jowl: How Far Should We Go?
Tuesday, April 27, 2010 9:00 AM
One facial change that really bothers people is the appearance of jowls - those fleshy, droopy folds at the jaw line that typically come with age. Many surgeons consider jowl correction as the single most important part of a facelifting procedure. The issue will be debated by leading experts at the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), being held at the Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center April 23-27, 2010.
17 Million
Cosmetic Procedures Performed Last Year In The U.S.
21.3.10 A procedural survey conducted by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) says more than 17 million cosmetic surgery procedures were performed in the United States in 2009.Read More...
13.3.2010 In the past, biomaterials have been utilized for volumetric augmentation in many parts of the human body. In aesthetic surgery, it is not rare to observe complications related to the inappropriate use of these materials. Formacryl®, an injectable hydrophilic gel of polyacrylamide, was proposed as the ideal material for volumetric modeling and improvement and even for augmentation mammoplasty.Read More…
The preservation of septal fibers and connective tissue during a liposuction procedure is instrumental in maximizing cosmetic outcomes. Body-Jet (Human Med, Schwerin, Germany) is a water-assisted liposuction (WAL) device that proves to be not only gentle on the target tissues but highly effective in yielding a viable and ready to re-inject lipo-aspirate for subsequent fat grafting procedures, offering clear advantages over other leading liposuction devices.Read More...
Manage Weight Loss
5.3.10
ManageWeightLoss.comis a free resource to help you make healthy food and lifestyle choices for you and your family. You'll find topics that will help improve your overall health and sense of well-being related to weight loss, relationships, diet, exercises, nutrition, vitamins, prevention, and more.
The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) and the University of Dundee recently assessed the light emitted by a home-use intense-pulsed light (IPL) hair reduction system and confirmed that it is safe. This confirmation is important, as IPL devices must meet the necessary safety guidelines, to ensure users are protected in the case of accidental exposure to the human eye... (Source: Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery News From Medical News Today).Read More...
A leading UKcosmetic surgeryclinic has reported an increase in enquiries compared with January last year.
The clinic reported a 15 per cent increase on enquiries from January 1st to 14th 2010 when compared with the same date in 2009. Read more...
