hCG for Weight Loss Explained

Why the interest in effective weight management? The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation reports that “more than two-thirds of adults and one-third of children in America are obese or at risk for obesity.”  Equally, the fifth annual 2008 F as in Fat report, from the Trust for America’s Health (TFAH), found that obesity rates rose for a second consecutive year in 24 states and for a third consecutive year in 19 states, and “no state saw a decrease” in its rates of obesity. Finally, adding insult to injury, in March 2009, Richard Hamburg, Government Relations Director of the TFAH testified before a U.S. House Committee on Nutrition stating that, “nutritionists are now worried that Americans will put on ‘recession pounds,’ pointing to studies linking obesity and unhealthy eating habits to lowering incomes.” Read more

Botox Training Program Tips for Physicians

Botox Cosmetic injections are the most popular aesthetic medical procedure performed in the U.S.  However, such market growth has lead to the undesired reality that physicians mistakenly think that all they need to do is hang out a sign and start injecting. The IAPAM now offers doctors these tips for selecting a botox training program.

“Botox is a tool in the physician’s anti-aging arsenal, and patients’ concepts of anti-aging have grown significantly. So its critical that physicians entering this field have comprehensive hands-on botox training,” says IAPAM executive-director, Jeff Russell.   It follows, therefore, that new physicians in the field of aesthetic medicine must receive industry-leading training in facial skin and musculature to ensure the most successful patient outcomes.  These doctors should seek out comprehensive, multi-day programs, that are taught by by board-certified dermatologists acutely familiar with the skin, and the cosmetic use of botox. Read more

Botox vs Dysport - IAPAM Expert Discussion

Given the FDA approval of the new botulinum toxin A product, Dysport, in 2009, a competitor to the well establish Botox Cosmetic, the IAPAM recently queried its members and physicians with comprehensive experience in the use of botulinum toxin injectables, to develop a report comparing these two products.  This discussion is considered a critical element in the IAPAM’s comprehensive botox training programs.

Dysport has been studied in Europe since 1988, has been available for use outside the US since 1991, and was recently approved for cosmetic use in the US in May 2009. Equally, Botox has been manufactured and studied in the US since 1985, and was officially approved by the FDA for cosmetic use in April 2002.

Botox ® and Dysport ® are not interchangeable because the products are dosed and injected differently.  To assist physicians in selecting the best product for each patient’s need, a number of physicians have offered their expert comparison of Botox ®Cosmetic and Dysport ®. Read more

Physician Directed Skin Care

Acknowledged in prominent medical textbooks as the originator of advanced blended chemical peel formulations, PCA SKIN remains the trusted industry leader in the development of gentle, yet highly effective professional treatments and daily care products. For nearly two decades we have been partnering with physicians to provide a proven process combining aesthetics and science for healthy, beautiful skin that begins at the cellular level. We set the bar high when it comes to innovative skin care, and with our commitment and passion for excellence we will continue to exceed expectations. PCA SKIN is available exclusively through physicians and licensed professionals. Read more

Medical Microdermabrasion

Derma Genesis® is the global leader in skin resurfacing with over 3,500 systems in leading plastic surgery and dermatology clinics throughout the world. Our microdermabrasion systems are the most powerful and clinically effective on the market today, ensuring the highest level of patient satisfaction.

Our goal is to ensure you never have downtime in your office, as our microdermabrasion systems are engineered to provide the highest reliability in the industry. Read more

Aesthetic IPL / Lasers

Founded in 1991, Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. produces the world’s most advanced laser and pulsed light systems for aesthetic applications such as permanent hair reduction, fractional ablative and non-ablative skin resurfacing, photofacials for pigmented and vascular lesions, fractional skin tightening through soft tissue coagulation, leg vein and acne treatment, and tattoo removal. Recognized worldwide as the new Gold Standard in laser and pulsed light technology, Palomar’s systems offer exceptional versatility, efficacy, ease of use, and patient comfort and safety. Read more