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Do-It-Yourself Lasers
By MSP Staff | Published 07/30/2007 | Business Trends |
With the evolution of laser technology, do-it-yourself personal care has entered a new realm. Consumers can now calm acne flare-ups, plump facial wrinkles and restore thinning hair with a variety of hand-held devices. Others in development could treat superficial wounds, relieve pain and remove body hair.
Tricky Ingredients
By MSP Staff | Published 07/30/2007 | Business Trends |
The business of skin care has evolved, with science and cosmetics research continually pushing the boundaries of beauty.
Solitone Spa Treatment for Facial Lines
By MSP Staff | Published 07/30/2007 | Business Trends |
Solitone is a machine that uses light and microcurrent on the face. It claims to boost collagen production under the skin to plump out wrinkles, and it also claims to clear up acne.
Laser Skin Injuries to be Addressed by South Carolina
By MSP Staff | Published 07/30/2007 | Business Trends |
The South Carolina Medical Board says laser skin procedures have increased dramatically over the past few years.  So have complications and injuries.  The board now plans to reinforce and remind doctors about the rules relating to laser skin treatments.�
Balancing the Body
By MSP Staff | Published 07/30/2007 | Business Trends |
From Michael Jackson's alien-like face to the Barbie-doll freakery of some Hollywood boob jobs, plastic surgery has got a bad name in the past. But for Hamilton surgeon Adam Bialostocki, it's all about proportions. He talks to Kate Monahan about procedures and trends.
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Cost of Therapies Dip With Devices
By MSP Staff | Published 07/15/2007 | Business Trends |

Professional laser hair removal is a $2.7 billion business, and makers of home laser devices hope to tap into the market. In December, the FDA cleared a home device from Gillette, but the device won�t be available this year.

Male Makeovers
By MSP Staff | Published 07/15/2007 | Business Trends |
It's no surprise that men in the entertainment industry have long used cosmetic procedures to keep them looking young and fresh. But doctors say now, regular men, both macho and metro sexual, are following in their footsteps.
Dermatologists Cater to All Races
By MSP Staff | Published 07/9/2007 | Business Trends |
The advertising slogan is a sly double entendre: Washington's Cultura Medical Spa bills itself as "a place where it is appropriate to treat people based on the colour of their skin".
Under The Needle: Many Men Get Botox
By MSP Staff | Published 07/8/2007 | Business Trends |
Botox has become one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in the country. Fans of the anti-wrinkle treatment say it takes years off your age, and it's more socially acceptable than going under the knife.
Get the Perfect Tan
By MSP Staff | Published 07/8/2007 | Business Trends |
Many people are reluctant to use self tan products for fear they will go streaky or turn oompa loompa orange but with the help of Sunset Tan owners Jeff and Devin we have come up with a fool proof guide to the perfect summer glow.
Botox - Guilty Plea Could Put Doctor in Jail
By MSP Staff | Published 07/8/2007 | Business Trends |
A doctor accused of injecting dozens of patients with a Botox substitute that's not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for human use has pleaded guilty to a felony charge of misbranding a drug.
Will Taking a Pill Achieve Beautiful Skin?
By MSP Staff | Published 07/8/2007 | Business Trends |
A strong body of scientific evidence supports use of the topical application of vitamins such as C and A and antioxidants such as green tea to help rejuvenate the skin by scavenging free radicals and aiding in collagen production. But when it comes to taking the same supplements (and others) orally, the marketing potential appears to be ahead of the science.
Deer's Blood a Spa Treatment in Siberian Russia
By MSP Staff | Published 07/2/2007 | Business Trends |
The spa trade is big business in Russia. Moscow's moneyed elite regularly flock to downtown spas with Botox, body wraps and cosmetic stem cell treatments on their price lists. The blood of the maral deer, however, has a cachet all its own.
Facial Acupuncture for the Finer Points
By MSP Staff | Published 07/2/2007 | Business Trends |
THESE DAYS, the demand for anti-ageing products and procedures is insatiable, with millions of pounds spent annually in bids to stop the clock. However, with growing concern about the extreme look of Botox (ie, freakishly static or permanently surprised) and other fillers, as well as the risks involved with repeated injections, many are looking to solutions such as acupuncture - dubbed the natural facelift. Conventional procedures are offered in beauty clinics like face lift in Salt Lake City and other convenient locations across the state.
Cosmetology Revolutionized
By MSP Staff | Published 07/2/2007 | Business Trends |
One craves to achieve great looks by various means and modes of treatments. Some of them even unwillingly force themselves under the surgeon's scalpel. Surgical procedures always leave scars.
Bogus Botox Accusations Continue
By MSP Staff | Published 07/2/2007 | Business Trends |
A doctor and his wife are accused of injecting patients with an unapproved botulism toxin instead of Botox, authorities said.
Treating the Aging Face
By MSP Staff | Published 07/2/2007 | Business Trends |
Over time, the face begins to show the effects of sun exposure and gravity. Fine lines and wrinkles start to appear. The skin can become drier and less supple and elastic. Underlying fat pads shrink, giving the cheeks a more sunken or hollow appearance.
Advice for Patients Considering Botox(R) Cosmetic
By MSP Staff | Published 07/2/2007 | Business Trends |
In response to recent concern regarding unapproved Botox(R) Cosmetic being administered to patients in the Las Vegas area, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Allergan Certified Botox Instructor, W. Tracy Hankins, M.D. of Ariana Cosmetic Surgery & Laser Center is providing patient tips for choosing an injector.
Lasers Hit Home
By MSP Staff | Published 07/2/2007 | Business Trends |
Hand-held devices to treat hair loss, acne and wrinkles bypass the dermatologist's office. But will claims match consumers' high expectations?
Plastic Surgeon Accuses Others of Misleading Patients
By MSP Staff | Published 07/2/2007 | Business Trends |
Dr. Phillip Chang, M.D., a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Lansdowne, Virginia chaired a round-table discussion at the Cosmetic Surgery Conference in Laguna Beach, California about the dangerous developing trend of non Plastic Surgery Specialties such as Oral Surgeons, ENT Surgeons, and Gynecologists misrepresenting themselves to the public as Board Certified Plastic Surgeons.
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