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Identical Twin Study Reveals Truth About Facial Aging

A recent ASPS study revealed that the average person's environment and lifestyle might play a more significant role than genes, at least when it comes to the onset and visible progression of facial aging. Published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,...

Latisse Now Available in Eugene!

What is Latisse? If you haven't already heard, it's the latest eyelash enhancer brought to market by Allergan, the medical giant behind Botox and Juvederm. Applied to the base of the lashes, Latisse keeps hairs in their growth phase, producing...

Thermage Inc. Renamed Solta Medical – New Website and Branding Unveiled

Thermage Inc., the popular skin tightening device manufacturer, has "turned a new page" in medical aesthetics 'Solta Medical' is their new corporate name and a new branding style has been created for the Thermage product. The changes follow the company's...

Micro-Treasol Peel Clears Acne, Improves Complexion

Just got this letter from a patient of Sabel's... In August of this year, my skin was at its worst. I have always had a problem with acne so my skin was very bumpy and rough, with large visible pores. ...

Thermage and Reliant Technologies (Fraxel) Finalize Merger

Thermage has announced its acquisition of the Mountain View, California based company, Reliant Technologies. The deal is valued at a total of $66.2 million in stock and cash. Reliant has become a popular fixture in the aesthetic surgery market due...

First Ever Near-Total Face Transplant Done by Cleveland Surgeons

A diverse group of doctors and surgeons from the Cleveland Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Institute have completed the first ever near-total facial transplant, restoring about 80 percent of a patient's face. While details and personal information about the patient have...

Fraxel Launches Impressive New Web Site

Reliant Technologies Inc. has launched an innovative new website for marketing Fraxel, their brand of fractional laser designed for skin resurfacing and rejuvenation. The purpose of the site, according to company spokespersons, is to educate patients and physicians on the...

Mentor Acquired by Johnson & Johnson for $1.12 Billion

On December 1st, 2008 Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) announced a 1.1 billion dollar deal to acquire breast implant and aesthetic specialties supplier, Mentor corporation (MNT). During the recent economic turmoil, Mentor has been focused on boosting sales of its silicone...

Stem Cell Assisted Breast Augmentation in the News Again

On Wednesday, November 19, CNN reported on Japanese surgeon Kotaro Yoshimura and his somewhat controversial breast augmentation method. Yoshimura has received notoriety for using stem cell assisted lipotransfer in his breast augmentation procedures. The regenerative capabilities present in stem cells...

Demand for Fillers on the Rise: FDA Reviews Safety Issues

On November 18, Food and Drug Administration officials will meet with a panel of outside experts to discuss possible changes in the labeling of cosmetic dermal fillers like Juvederm, Restylane, Radiesse and others that continue to flood the market. Within...

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