Liposuction May Promise Scarless Breast Reduction for
African Americans

Cynosure Introduces Higher Power Smartlipo(TM) LaserBodySculpting^SM Workstation

Researchers Discover How Botox Can Alleviate Bell's Palsy

Independent Research Shows Presence Of Protein Residue On Reusable Plastic Surgery Instruments Following Cleaning And Autoclaving

Men With Enlarged Prostate Can Benefit From Botox Injections Up To A Year After Treatment

Plastic Surgery Societies Issue Caution On Fat Grafting For Breast Augmentation

11.5 Million Cosmetic Procedures In 2006, USA

Alma Lasers(TM) Receives FDA Clearance For The Accent(TM) Dual Mode RF System

Industry To Regulate Non-Surgical Cosmetic Treatments, UK

New University-Based Study Recommends All-Natural Emu Oil To Reduce The Appearance Of Scars From Surgery

Cosmetic Surgeons Aim Lasers to Melt Away Fat

Alma Lasers Announces FDA clearance of the UniForm Handpiece

01/23/08 - New Liposuction Technique - Body Jet If you've ever heard about liposuction or its technique, you've probably heard of tumescent liposuction. Body-Jet liposuction was developed from the tumescent technique, allowing this new procedure to bring about better results. [Click here for more information]

Body Jet Water Assisted Liposuction - Body-Jet is water-jet assisted liposuction which is a new procedure that is changing the face of liposuction. Being more gentle than traditional liposuction, the body-jet uses water to loosen the fat. Some of the benefits of water assisted liposuction include:.
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Smart Lipo MPX - SmartLipo MPX is a liposculpting technique which relies on the power and energy of two lasers to dissolve stubborn fat while tightening skin. The technique uses both lasers to achieve more precise results, with less downtime and trauma than are experienced with traditional techniques.
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Dr. Rebecca Baxt was featured NJ LIFE MAGAZINE
June/July 09 Issue/ Success Story
Beating Breakouts

Pesky skin bumps and clogged pores are not just for teens. According to Rebecca Baxt, M.D., of Baxt CosMedical in Paramus, adult acne is common for women in their 20s and 30s and even in their 40s and 50s. Therefore, when “Adrienne” (not her real name) of Wayne visited the Paramus office to treat her adult acne, Dr. Baxt started her on a series of trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peels. The monthly treatments, which cost about $150 each, slough off old skin. That encourages production of collagen, reduces pore size, and helps quell pigmentation. Then, Dr. Baxt prescribed a few prescription acne products to unclog Adrienne’s pores. Once her skin was clear, she had three photofacials that diminished sun damage on her face and neck. The treatments cost $330 to $500 a session and take about half an hour every three weeks.

In the end, Adrienne was successful because she combined at-home treatments of pills and creams with in-office peels and photofacials. “Adrienne is so typical of the patients that we see: an adult woman with acne who does great with a combination of treatments,” Dr. Baxt says. “We can put acne into remission with an aggressive combination approach.” “When I first starting seeing Dr. Baxt, I always had to wear makeup to cover up,” Adrienne says. “It now feels so good to be able to leave the house and not worry about my face. When I talk to people I don’t have to worry if they are staring at my skin.”

SmartLipo™ MPX - Is Now Here

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January, 2008

8 Innovations That Fight Fine Lines, Erase Sun Damage, Smooth Cellulite, and More. In the last three years we've seen more advances in skincare than we did in the 10 years rior [Click here for full article]

September 18, 2007

Smart liposuction Liposuction is the most popular form of plastic surgery in the United States, and now there's a procedure that's much faster, with a quicker recovery. [Click here for full article]

June 2007

Liposuction May Promise Scarless Breast Reduction for
African Americans
Adding liposuction to the typical breast reduction procedure could make it more appealing to African Americans and other darker skinned women, says Sherwood Baxt, MD, a plastic surgeon in Paramus, NJ. [click link for full article]

06/18/2007

Cynosure Introduces Higher Power Smartlipo(TM) LaserBodySculpting^SM Workstation
Cynosure, Inc. (Nasdaq: CYNO), a leading developer and manufacturer of a broad array of light-based aesthetic treatment systems, today announced the launch of a new, higher power Smartlipo™ LaserBodySculpting^SM Workstation. The new 10-watt workstation is intended for high-volume aesthetic laser practices, allowing a physician to complete a typical laser-assisted liposuction procedure in about half the time as the original 6-watt workstation. [click link for full article]

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05/30/2007

Researchers Discover How Botox Can Alleviate Bell's Palsy
Bell's Palsy which is a form of paralysis caused by a malfunction of a facial nerve can be helped by the injection of botox according to researchers of Melbourne's Brain Research Institute (BRI). Using state of the art technology to monitor the brain in real time, the scientists have discovered that certain areas of the brain, including damaged areas responsible for facial movements, may reorganise after injections of botox combined with facial exercises. [click link for full article]

05/30/2007

Independent Research Shows Presence Of Protein Residue On Reusable Plastic Surgery Instruments Following Cleaning And Autoclaving
Tulip BioMed(TM), Inc. (PINKSHEETS: TPBD), a developer of biodesign instruments for living tissue management, including instruments for plastic, cosmetic, and orthopedic surgeries, today released a summary of the results of a research investigation conducted at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) Medical Center that examined the interior surface of Tulip BioMed's disposable cannulas with the interior surfaces of non-Tulip reusable cannulas used in surgical settings. [click link for full article]

05/29/2007

Men With Enlarged Prostate Can Benefit From Botox Injections Up To A Year After Treatment
Injecting botulinum toxin A, or Botox, into the prostate gland of men with enlarged prostate, eased symptoms and improved quality of life up to a year after the procedure, according to a study by researchers at the Chang Gung University Medical College, Taiwan, and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. The study, based on 37 men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), was presented at the annual meeting of the American Urological Association (AUA) in Anaheim, Calif. [click link for full article]

05/01/2007

Plastic Surgery Societies Issue Caution On Fat Grafting For Breast Augmentation
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) have announced that fat grafting for breast augmentation is not recommended at this time based on the lack of safety and efficacy data, and amid concerns that the procedure may interfere with accurate detection of cancer. [click link for full article]

05/01/2007

11.5 Million Cosmetic Procedures In 2006, USA
Nearly 11.5 million cosmetic surgical and nonsurgical procedures were performed in the United States in 2006, according to statistics released today by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). Compared to 2005, cosmetic surgical and nonsurgical increased 1 percent. [click link for full article]

05/01/2007

Alma Lasers(TM) Receives FDA Clearance For The Accent(TM) Dual Mode RF System
Alma Lasers, a global leader in laser, light-based and radio frequency (RF) technologies used in aesthetic medicine, announced today that it has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market the Accent(TM) Dual Mode RF System in the United States. [click link for full article]

04/27/2007

Industry To Regulate Non-Surgical Cosmetic Treatments, UK
brLord Hunt announced that the Department of Health has asked the cosmetic surgery industry to work on improving safety in the cosmetic use of botulinum toxin and dermal fillers. The Independent Healthcare Advisory Services (IHAS), which count many of the major cosmetic surgery providers as members, have accepted the Government's invitation to take the lead in setting up a self-regulatory scheme. [click link for full article]

04/27/2007

New University-Based Study Recommends All-Natural Emu Oil To Reduce The Appearance Of Scars From Surgery
A first of its kind study out of Albany, New York reported that patients recovering from post-operative breast surgeries show a dramatic improvement in scar healing and appearance after using an emu oil based treatment, Transdermis(TM) Scar Therapy, when compared with the most commonly used over-the-counter treatment. [click link for full article]

03/26/2007

Cosmetic Surgeons Aim Lasers to Melt Away Fat

Doctors for years have used lasers to zap unwanted hair, make broken capillaries disappear, resurface skin, remove brown spots. Now lasers are being used to melt fat.

Laser-assisted lipolysis, or laser liposuction, could be the next big thing in fat-busting procedures. Liposuction is already the No. 1 surgical cosmetic procedure in the USA: More than 400,000 were performed in 2006, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery says. [click link for full article]

01/26/2009

Alma Lasers Announces FDA clearance of the UniForm Handpiece
Buffalo Grove, IL. (January 26, 2009)

Alma Lasers Ltd. (“Alma”), a leader in laser, light and radiofrequency-based aesthetic devices, announced today the FDA clearance and immediate availability of the UniForm handpiece. The UniForm is the fifth module available on the Accent™ XL radiofrequency device. The UniForm has received FDA clearance for “the temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite.”

The UniForm handpiece is comprised of Alma’s propriety UniPolar technology for the delivery of RF therapeutic heat into the dermal and subdermal tissue, accompanied by a mechanical massager component. The mechanical component increases circulation in the subcutaneous tissues producing superior results.

“We are extremely excited to announce the FDA’s clearance of the UniForm handpiece as it offers patients a consistent way to reduce the appearance of cellulite with minimal downtime or discomfort,” said Howard Kelly, CEO of Alma Lasers. “This most recent regulatory achievement allows us to continue offering innovative and effective solutions for all physicians while furthering Alma’s success in the aesthetics industry.”

The UniForm handpiece incorporates Alma Lasers’ IN-Motion Technology that enhances the session’s speed, comfort and ease of use. IN-Motion Technology gradually heats the layers of skin to the target therapeutic temperature, so there is minimal risk of injury to the patient and allowing the procedure to be virtually pain-free.

“We have been extremely happy with the Accent™ XL system. Our patients have been very satisfied with the consistent results they are seeing and the fact that the treatments are fast and comfortable is an added bonus,” says Karen Harkaway, M.D., Board Certified Dermatologist. “Of all the RF systems on the market, I feel the Accent™ XL offers the widest breadth of treatment options and the most consistent results."