Social Media, Medical Aesthetics and the Law
September 17, 2015By Alex R. Thiersch, AmSpa founder In recent years, social media has become widely used as a marketing tool. Today, millions of businesses [...]
Is Cosmetic Surgery Safe for Seniors? New Data
September 17, 2015As the so-called Baby Boomer generation has reached retirement age without relinquishing its desire to feel — and look — younger, there’s [...]
FDA Approves First Digital Stethoscope
September 15, 2015On September 2, 2015, the FDA approved a medical device called the Eko Core, a digital stethoscope developed by Silicon Valley startup [...]
Report: Prescription Dermatological Drug Market Exceeds $21 Billion
September 15, 2015The worldwide market for prescription dermatological drugs exceeded 21 billion dollars last year, according to a report from Kalorama Information. The market [...]
5 Ways to Boost Diversity in the Medical Community
September 14, 2015Despite a recognized need for an increasingly diverse physician workforce, research confirms that fewer black men attend medical school today than in [...]
Appeals Court Affirms Previous Victory for Utah Society, ASPS, ABPS Truth-in-Advertising Efforts
September 14, 2015The 10th District U.S. Court of Appeals in Denver, Colo., on Aug. 31 upheld the September 2013 dismissal of a lawsuit filed [...]
One Doctor’s Story: Treating the Transgender Patient
September 11, 2015By John C. Ferguson, MD, FACS Here in Waikiki, Honolulu, where I live with my family and work, is a well-established [...]
Dermatologists Identify Procedures That May Not Be Necessary
September 11, 2015As part of Choosing Wisely® campaign, American Academy of Dermatology encourages patients and doctors to discuss their options The American Academy of [...]
ASPS Member Uses Surgical Skills to Help Dogs With Clefts
September 10, 2015When Dr. Bryden Stanley, a veterinarian, saw Mr. Moo, a 9-month-old dog with a cleft palate, for the first time, she wasn't [...]
Deal or No Deal
September 10, 2015By Alex R. Thiersch, Founder, American Med Spa Association In recent years, online deal sites such as Groupon and LivingSocial have become widely [...]
IPL Plus Oral Isotretinoin for Facial Rejuvenation
September 9, 2015Intense pulsed light (IPL) and oral isotretinoin (ISOT) are both effective in treating the effects of facial photoaging — but how does [...]
FDA Releases Consumer Update on Injectable Skin Lightening Products
September 9, 2015Posted by the FDA on September 2, 2015 Some consumers seeking to change their skin color are turning to injectable products marketed to [...]
