» Syneron Just Misses Analysts Estimates Published 02/15/2006 Aesthetic medical device company Syneron Medical Ltd. (Nasdaq: ELOS) of Yokne'am has reported a net profit of $12 million for the fourth quarter of 2005, representing a 46% increase over the comparable quarter of 2004. Fully diluted earnings per share were $0.43, up 43% on the corresponding quarter of 2004. Nevertheless, fourth quarter 2005 earnings per share were $0.02 below the consensus analysts' estimate.  read more
» Cutera Achieve Record Revenue Published 02/15/2006 Cutera, Inc., a leading provider of laser and other light-based aesthetic systems for practitioners worldwide, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2005.  read more
» Cutera's Laser Woes Published 02/15/2006 Aesthetic laser maker Cutera (Nasdaq: CUTR) singed investors yesterday with an earnings report that beat analyst forecasts but left them wanting for the future. And hanging ominously over that future is a patent infringement lawsuit with rival laser manufacturer Palomar Medical Technologies (Nasdaq: PMTI).  read more
» Sometimes Nips and Tucks Can Be Career Moves Published 02/12/2006 This New York Times article shed light on how some career professionals consider a facelift a way to extend their career. As her younger colleagues were retiring, she wanted to continue working...but fit in with the rest of the traders.
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» Allergan Extends Inamed Stock Purchase Offer...Again Published 02/12/2006 Allergan (AGN:NYSE), the maker of the Botox injection, extended the deadline for its tender offer to Inamed (IMDC: Nasdaq) shareholders after antitrust approval of the companies' merger was delayed.  read more
» Exposed or Expose? Anyone Can Learn to Inject Botox in the U.K. Published 02/12/2006

I am not a doctor and have no medical training. I have never used a syringe and had never even seen a bottle of Botox, the wrinkle cure relied on by celebrities and thousands of others. Yet after just a few hours in a surgery on London's Harley Street I am handed a certificate as Dr Terenia Taras and told I am ready to go and start work as a cosmetic practitioner.

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» Do Research When Choosing Medical Spas Published 02/12/2006 As people seek out the fountain of youth, medical spas are answering the call. But consumers should do some research to ensure that the medical spa staff is indeed expert at their services. When consumers instead set their sights on bargain basement prices and quick results they may be on a path to unforeseen and dangerous results.  read more
» Ayurvedic Company Invests in MediSpa Wellness Center Published 02/12/2006 Keeping in the mind the global health standards and taking advantage of medical outsourcing, a Chennai-based Ayurvedic major proposes to invest $10 million to upgrade its existing facilities, besides setting up an international standard Spa and wellness centre here.  read more
» MediSpa is Quick-Tit Fitter Published 02/12/2006 Women in the U.K. are paying £4,500 for quick-fix breast implant surgery that takes just an hour. They are given a local anaesthetic and are awake throughout. It does away with an overnight stay in hospital. And, with recovery time, women can be going home with new boobs just four hours after walking in.  read more
» FDA approves Thermage technology for off-face use Published 02/4/2006
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