Botox / Dermal Filler Training

The IAPAM has two different program for physician Botulinum Toxin (Botox®) and Dermal Filler training. If you do not have any, or very limited Botox injection experience, you should first attend the Aesthetic Medicine Symposium.

If you some experience injecting botulinum toxin’s (i.e. Botox® Cosmetic), and want more advanced Botox® and Filler training, the following Botox®/Filler Training Bootcamp is for you. 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

Consumer Cosmetic Injectable Safety Tips

We’ve all heard of DIY home repairs, but DIY Botox and laser treatments? Yes, in this economy many people are looking at cutting costs, but before you start injecting yourself with cosmetic injectables or using a laser on yourself, you need to evaluate the potential life threatening risks.

Injecting foam insulation around a drafty electrical socket is one thing, but injecting oneself with a botulinum toxin product is quite another. Consumers need to be aware that engaging in DIY laser treatments or cosmetic injectables carry with it a great deal of risk vs. reward. Consumers interested in cosmetic injectable procedures should always engage a professionally-trained physician to administer these treatments. Patients should choose doctors who have completed a comprehensive Botox Training program. Read more

The “Lipstick Effect” in Aesthetic Medicine: The 2008 ASAPS statistics support the notion that in tough economic times, small aesthetic luxuries are in demand

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The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery’s (ASAPS) recently released report, 2008 Statistics on Cosmetic Surgery, outlines that 8,491,861 non-surgical procedures were done in 2008. However, this is a reduction of 11.7% over last year, and interestingly the only three growth non-surgical procedures were Calcium hydroxylapatite (Radiance) injections which was up 3%, chemical peels which were up 2.9% and laser skin resurfacing which had increased by 12%.

Las Vegas, Nevada (www.AestheticMedicineNews.com) March 18, 2009  — Jeff Russell, Executive Director of the International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM) comments that, “it is expected to see a downward trend in non-surgical procedures because many of these procedures are not being done in a plastic surgeon’s offices. These statistics are compiled from a survey of members of the ASAPS, however, many of these offerings are being preformed by professionals outside the membership of the ASAPS.” Russell further reminds us that , “not all these procedures are being performed by physicians. Since the public can get many of these procedures in both medical spas and physicians’ offices, and some of these treatments like mircodermabrasion and chemical peels may be delivered by non-medical professionals in a non-ASAPS member medical spa.” Indeed, the ASAPS supports this analysis. Among the 894 Board Certified physicians surveyed, the ASAPS found that “over fifty-three percent of cosmetic procedures in 2008 were performed in office-based facilities; 26 percent in freestanding surgicenters; and 19 percent in hospitals,” states the 2008 ASAPS report. Read more

IAPAM’s 7 Top Anti-Aging Trends for 2009

The IAPAM (International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine), in consultation with its members and associated industry experts, has compiled its list of the top trends in aesthetic medicine for 2009. From the continued market dominance of minimally-invasive procedures over surgical options, to anticipated unparalleled demand in the medical weight-loss field, 2009 promises to be a year of many anti-aging milestones. Read more

IAPAM debunks Top 3 Medical Spa Myths

In today’s economy, and given the growth in accessibility and acceptance of aesthetic medicine procedures, it is very important that practitioners understand: “what is working” and “what is not” in their practices, in order to have a successful and profitable medical spa. Debunking the top 3 “Medical Spa Myths” may be all that is standing in the way of any practice from reaching its fullest potential.

The IAPAM (International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine) has reviewed its member profiles in order to identify some of the common traits among its most successful medical spas and aesthetic medicine practices. Jeff Russell comments that, “in our research, we have found that 3 myths prevent success in the industry. They are that Read more

Statistics Show Clients Choosing Medical Spas Over Plastic Surgeons

The latest statistics show 4 of the top 5 non-surgical procedures have actually dropped in 2007. Botox injections were down 12.8%, but sales of Botox Cosmetic were up 29% over the same period. Indicating people are going elsewhere for the top non-surgical procedures.

Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) March 4, 2008 — The latest aesthetic industry statistics reveal that people are turning to physician-run practices or medical spas for their non-surgical procedures. According to an International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM) study, most women most feel that non-physician owned medical spas are unsafe. In addition, the IAPAM report also indicates that 78% of women rated medical credentials as very important when choosing an aesthetic treatment provider. Read more