Accent on Aesthetics Plastic Surgery Medical Center Selects Artefill to Meet Growing Patient Demand for a Longer Lasting Dermal Filler

... -- Howard Rosenberg, M.D., a board-certified plastic surgeon and Medical Director at Accent on Aesthetics plastic Surgery Medical Center, has selected Artefill, ... aesthetic products for the dermatology, plastic and cosmetic surgery markets, markets and ...

Pelleve Receives FDA Clearance for the Treatment of Mild to Moderate Facial Wrinkles

... Dr. Antonio Rusciani, Division of Dermatology, plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of ... in cosmetic correction from their dermatologists, plastic surgeons and other healthcare professionals," ... U.S. market this month through dermatologists, plastic surgeons, ENTs and other cosmetic surgery ....

PEAK Surgical Announces Completion of First PRECISE Clinical Study, Receipt of Medical Design Excellence Award for PEAK(R) Surgery System and Achievement of Over 1,000 Surgeries Using PEAK PlasmaBlade(TM)

... following use of the PEAK Surgery System in plastic and reconstructive, gynecologic and oncologic ... patients, including in general, gynecologic, and plastic and reconstructive surgeries. ... cutting and coagulation of soft tissue during plastic and reconstructive, ENT (ear, nose and throat), ...

Cleveland Clinic Surgeons Perform Nation's First Near-Total Face Transplant

... led by Maria Siemionow, M.D., Ph.D., Director of plastic Surgery Research and Head of Microsurgery ... A. Papay, M.D., Chairman of the Dermatology and plastic Surgery Institute, said the surgery was made ... Cleveland Clinic Dermatology and plastic Surgery Institute led the face transplant ...

PEAK Surgical Receives 510(k) Clearance to Market PEAK(R) Surgery System for Use in Expanded Indications

... general, gynecologic, cardiothoracic and plastic and reconstructive surgeries. "Because ... is important for patients undergoing plastic surgery procedures," said Dr. Howard L. ... recently initiated two clinical studies in plastic and gynecologic surgery, with three additional ...

Plastic Surgeons Warn of Malnutrition in Body Contouring Patients

... to a study in the December issue of plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(R), the official ... were performed in 2007. The American Society of plastic Surgeons is the largest organization of board-certified plastic surgeons in the world. Representing more than ...

PEAK Surgical Announces Positive Results From Preclinical Study of PEAK PlasmaBlade(TM) Needle

... in Poster Session at American Academy of Facial plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Annual Fall ... Dr. Gregory S. Keller, co-director of the Facial plastic Surgery Fellowship at the University of ... surgical tool for facial tissue dissection in plastic and reconstructive surgery." Dr. Keller ...

Say 'Goodbye' to Back Fat Rolls

... lumps. A study published in the October issue of plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(R), the official medical journal of the American Society of plastic Surgeons (ASPS), reveals a new back lift ... are not available. The American Society of plastic Surgeons is the largest organization ...

Body Contouring Surgery Risk Rises with Increased Body Mass Index

... publication of the American Society for Aesthetic plastic Surgery (ASAPS). In order to determine the ... procedures, it is increasingly important for plastic surgeons to be cognizant of potential predictors ... said Donald Mackay, MD, a board certified plastic surgeon at Penn States' College of Medicine in ...

Want a Reason to Love Your Lower Belly Fat? It's Rich in Stem Cells

... medical journal of the American Society of plastic Surgeons (ASPS). This is the first study of ... performed in 2007. The American Society of plastic Surgeons is the largest organization of board-certified plastic surgeons in the world. Representing more than ...

BioElectronics Announces Profitability Breakeven and Additional Clinical Trials

... the company announced today that world renowned plastic surgeon David G. Genecov will develop, institute ... of our products not only within the general and plastic surgery related markets in the United States, but ... Gray School of Medicine and completed his plastic surgery residency. He then completed a fellowship ...

BioElectronics Announces Major Clinical Trials

... to speed healing, today announced world renowned plastic surgeon David G. Genecov will develop, institute ... Dr. David G. Genecov added, "Many general and plastic surgeons are starting to investigate the use of ... Gray School of Medicine and completed his plastic surgery residency. He then completed a fellowship ...

Skin Flaps Deliver Cancer-fighting Therapy, ASPS Study Reveals

... 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Using gene therapy, plastic surgeons have delivered cancer fighting proteins ... volume, according to a study in the May issue of plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(R), the official medical journal of the American Society of plastic Surgeons (ASPS). This new delivery technique, ...

Got Fat?: Plastic Surgeons Review Fat-Melting and Fat-Grafting Procedures

... These are the questions that leading aesthetic plastic surgeons will explore during the Hot Topics ... meeting of the American Society for Aesthetic plastic Surgery (ASAPS), May 2-6 in San Diego, CA. ... nonsurgical cosmetic treatments," says New York plastic surgeon Alan Gold, MD, president of the Aesthetic ...

Independent Clinical Results Confirm Up to a 7-Centimeter Reduction in Body Circumference Using UltraShape(TM) Non-Invasive Fat Reduction and Body Contouring System

... - Dr. Benjamin Ascher, a Leading French plastic Surgeon, Will Present his UltraShape Clinical ... at the International Society of Aesthetic plastic Surgery Meeting in Melbourne, AU From Feb. 10-13 ... Calif., Feb. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned French plastic Surgeon, Dr. Benjamin Ascher will present his ...

Portrait(R) Plasma - A New Non-Surgical Option for one of the Most Requested Aesthetic Treatment - Aging Eyes

... According to the American Academy of Facial and plastic Surgery, surgeons are seeing a more educated ... solution offered by Dr. Brian Biesman, Ophthalmic plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon of Nashville Centre ... and clinical research for the dermatological, plastic and cosmetic surgery markets. Plasma energy ...

Looking Older? How Square is Your Jaw Line?

... skin or droopy eyelids. A study in January's plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(R) (PRS), the official medical journal of the American Society of plastic Surgeons (ASPS), found that as we age, the lower ... plastic surgery. The American Society of plastic Surgeons is the largest organization ...

Seal Shield Launches World's First Antibacterial, Dishwasher Safe Keyboard and Mouse for Infection Control

... products, the SILVER SEAL(TM) antibacterial plastic utilizes all natural, pure silver ions which are embedded in the plastic to create a safe and effective ... Silver ions are infused in the plastic used to create the SILVER SEAL(TM) product line. ...

Risks Associated With Face Transplants May Be Lower Than Previously Thought, ASPS Journal Review Suggests

... thought, according to a recent review in plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(R) (PRS), the official medical journal of the American Society of plastic Surgeons (ASPS). "We can only know the true ... of similar tissue as the face. This has led plastic surgeons to hypothesize that face ...

Promising Results in Treating Facial Bruising From Injectables

... opinion. Dr. Thomas Francel, a board certified plastic surgeon, has found that application ... time for the bruise. Dr. Francel is the Chief of plastic Surgery at St. John's Mercy Medical Center and an ... According to the American Society for Aesthetic plastic Surgery, more than 5 million women had injectable ...

OTC Anti-Aging Products: Hype or Hope?

... journal of the American Society for Aesthetic plastic Surgery (ASAPS). OTC anti-aging products ... products," said Timothy A. Miller, MD, Chief of plastic Surgery at UCLA, lead author of the ... exists," adds Foad Nahai, MD, Atlanta plastic surgeon, President of ASAPS and Associate Editor ...

Cynosure Announces Presentation of Favorable Results from Post-Marketing Studies of Smartlipo MPX

... study, conducted by Barry DiBernardo, M.D., Medical Director of New Jersey plastic Surgery & MedNet Technologies, Inc., compared Smartlipo MPX ... Nd:YAG Laser," Barry E. DiBernardo, Jennifer Reyes, New Jersey plastic Surgery & MedNet Technologies, Inc., Montclair, New Jersey; Bo Chen, ...

Positive Mosquito Count for West Nile Virus Lead DEP, Southeastern PA Counties to Ramp up Treatment Activities

... mosquito-breeding areas, including: -- Dispose of tin cans, plastic containers, ceramic pots or similar water-holding containers that have ... gutters can produce millions of mosquitoes each season. -- Turn over plastic wading pools when not in use. Stagnant water in a wading pool becomes a ...

Ekkyo Describes the First Benefits of Controlled Hyperthermia in Humans in "Lasers in Surgery and Medicine"

... (in September 2006 - December 2007). Conducted by Dr. Alexandre Capon, plastic surgeon, the aim of the study was twofold: evaluating the safety, as well ... makes it the first laser technology accessible to all surgeons: not only plastic surgeons but also specialists experiencing scarring issues such as ...

New Implantable Lenses Can Reduce the Need for Glasses After Cataract Surgery

... one. While the operation itself hasn't changed much over recent years, the plastic lenses have. The biggest advantage of the newer lenses is their ability to ... Eye: Preventing and Treating Eye Disease explains that the older types of plastic lenses help people see well at one distance -- be it close up, far away, ...

Radiesse Provides Greater Patient Satisfaction Than Either Juvederm or Perlane as Reported in a 205-Patient Clinical Trial Published in the Journal of Dermatologic Surgery

... MD, of Sadick Dermatology of New York city, and the Division of Facial and plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York City. ... BioForm Medical has also licensed BioGlue(R) surgical adhesive product for plastic surgery applications, which is being developed in a partnership with ...

Video: Partnership Unites UCB with Consumer Product Innovator OXO(R)

... resealing; large, easy-to-read directions and clear visuals instruct patients how to use the pack and administer/inject Cimzia(R); and lastly, the plastic housing inside with a large finger recess allows patients to easily remove the syringe. Cimzia (R) safety information ...

WaferGen and University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Establish Biomarker Research Collaboration for SmartChip(TM) Real-Time PCR System

... platform," stated Spencer Brown, Ph.D., Director of Research, Nancy Lee and Perry Bass Advanced Wound Healing Laboratory in the Department of plastic Surgery at UT Southwestern. "We believe that the experiments that will be enabled by the clinical validation of the SmartChip system will ...

ULURU Inc. Announces the Commencement of First Clinical Study Using Altrazeal(TM) Silver

... About ULURU Inc.: ULURU Inc. is an emerging specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development of a portfolio of wound management, plastic surgery and oral care products to provide patients and consumers improved clinical outcomes through controlled delivery utilizing its innovative ...

338 Patient Pivotal Trial Demonstrates Safety and Effectiveness of Polidocanol Sclerotherapy Product for Varicose Vein Treatment

... medical aesthetics company headquartered in San Mateo, California, developing products that enhance aesthetic procedures performed in dermatology and plastic surgery practices. BioForm Medical's lead product is Radiesse(R) dermal filler, a long-lasting filler for use in facial aesthetics. BioForm Medical ...

Pediatric Heart Transplants at Montefiore Approved by NY State Department of Health

... and its only pediatric sickle cell center; and the complete range of surgical services, including a team of specialists in pediatric neurosurgery and plastic and reconstructive surgery, world-renowned as the first in history to successfully separate twins conjoined at the head without neurological damage. ...

Dr. Christopher Moore to Form ProDerm LP to Fund CVBT Wound Healing Trial

... and Reconstructive Surgery. He has been a Professor of Surgery at the University of California, Irvine, and has been a frequent lecturer on Facial plastic and Reconstructive Surgery throughout the U.S. Currently, Dr. Moore practices in Fullerton, CA. Dr. Moore has independently owned and operated a ...

PEAK Surgical Announces Positive Results From Preclinical Study of PEAK PlasmaBlade(TM) for Obstetric and Gynecologic Surgery

... damage. The company is exploring the applicability of this technology across numerous surgical fields, including general, cardiac, gynecologic, plastic and neuro surgery. For more information, please visit http://www.peaksurgical.com . ...

Clinical Data Demonstrates 5-Year Efficacy and Safety of Aquamid(R) in Facial Augmentation

... announced that 5-year clinical data for its soft volume filler Aquamid(R) was presented at the annual meeting for the American Society of Aesthetic plastic Surgery (ASAPS) in San Diego. Aquamid(R) is used to rejuvenate or contour the face, either by restoring lost volume or by adding extra volume where ...

STARscanner, STARband Cranial Helmets Making a Difference in the Lives of Children

... her neurosurgeon. Amelia underwent a painless two-second computerized scan giving the orthotic specialist the information necessary to fabricate a plastic and foam cranial band, which is used to gently reshape a baby's head. Once the scanning process was completed, a STARband cranial helmet ...

Filter Fails to Improve PCI Outcomes in Acute Coronary Syndromes

... Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) in partnership with the American College of Cardiology (ACC). The EZ FilterWire is a coronary guidewire with a plastic sack shaped like a windsock attached. The windsock has multiple small holes to allow blood to flow through, but it catches larger debris. During PCI, ...

Dynamis Therapeutics, Inc. Discovers RAGE Inhibitor

... supports its research, in part, by marketing the MEG 21 product line of anti-aging and anti-wrinkling cosmetic skin care products to dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and aestheticians and by out-licensing the cosmetic applications of its breakthrough technology for fees and royalties. Dynamis ...

New Localized Cancer Treatment for Advanced Retinoblastoma Saves Children From Having Eyes Removed, Restores Vision in Some Cases

... chemotherapy treatment is performed with the child asleep (under general anesthesia). An artery is punctured at the groin and a microcatheter (a tiny plastic tube) is threaded up into the artery of the affected eye. The chemotherapy drug, Melphalan, is injected, so the eye receives a large dose of the drug ...

Miami Plastic Surgeon Offers Hope to Acne Scarred Patients

... be complete, giving patients more dramatic, longer lasting results. ABOUT JULIO GALLO M.D., F.A.C.S. Julio Gallo M.D. is a board certified facial plastic surgeon. He is a fellow of The American College of Surgeons. He has been in practice since 1995. He is currently Medical Director of The Miami ...

Data Demonstrate that Obagi Medical Products' Condition & Enhance Skin Care System is an Effective Complement to Facial Rejuvenation Procedures

... Products, Inc. About Obagi Medical Products, Inc. Obagi Medical Products develops and commercializes skin health products for the dermatology, plastic surgery, and related aesthetic markets. Using its Penetrating Therapeutics(TM) technologies, Obagi Medical's products are designed to improve ...