
Teen plastic surgery guidelines
October 19, 2018More teens are having cosmetic surgery — a trend experts say is fueled by selfies, social media and teens’ increasing self-awareness and [...]

Opioid prescription post-surgical strategy
October 19, 2018Studies published this year suggest prescribing 20, 30 or more opioid pills post-rhinoplasty might be significantly more than most patients need. And [...]

‘Virtual’ Doctor Visits Are Enticing Employers. What if You’re the Patient?
October 18, 2018Employees choosing workplace health benefits for next year will probably not see a major change in their premiums. But they are likely [...]

A paradigm shift for treating unwanted fat
October 18, 2018If you’re providing body contouring services to patients, chances are you’re doing it differently than you were a decade ago. Since 2010, [...]

Skin differences in men and women
October 18, 2018In this table, we highlight the biophysical, chemcial and physiological skin differences between men and women. These are differences that may determine [...]

The value of online patient reviews
October 18, 2018Online patient reviews on social media sites can be an effective tool in helping dermatology practices market and educate patients about minimally-invasive [...]

Micro-channeling: Skin care by design
October 18, 2018Plastic surgeon Steven L. Davis, D.O., says micro-channeling technology is helping him offer a new and important option to patients who want [...]

Putting plastic surgery on your plastic? Avoid these credit card complications
October 18, 2018You’ve been wanting to change your looks with a cosmetic procedure forever – say, a nose job or a tummy tuck – [...]

What the FDA Warning on Vaginal Rejuvenation Devices Means to You
October 17, 2018By Alex R. Thiersch, CEO of the American Med Spa AssociationOn July 31, 2018, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott [...]

Reducing bruising in cosmetic patients
October 12, 2018Dermatologist Heidi A. Waldorf, M.D., doesn’t guarantee that patients won’t bruise post-injectables or other treatments, but she knows that by taking certain [...]

Crown Laboratories Acquires Bellus Medical
October 12, 2018Specialty pharmaceutical company Crown Laboratories, Inc. and portfolio company Hildred Capital Partners LLC (Hildred) have announced the acquisition of Bellus Medical.Bellus Medical specializes in [...]

CoolSculpting Cleared To Treat Below The Jawline
October 12, 2018The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had cleared Allergan’s CoolSculpting to treat the submandibular area. In addition, the FDA clearance was [...]