| Researchers Warn Of Delayed Effects From Cosmetic Skin Fillers Spanish researchers studying cosmetic skin fillers have found thatpolyalkylimide implants may lead to potentially severe, adverseimmune-related effects that appear months after theprocedure. Their research is published in a recent issue of the Archivesof Dermatology.Consisting of a gel and water compound, polyalkylimide implants aredesigned to augment lips, cheeks, the forehead, and lines that developbetween the nose and mouth called nasolabial folds. medicalnewstoday.com |
Biocompatibles International Plc Filing For CE Mark Approval For Dermal Filler Bead Biocompatibles (LSE:BII) is pleased to announce the filing for CE Mark approval by the Company's development and marketing partner Merz Pharmaceuticals GmbH for the Cosmetic Dermal Filler Bead. The product has been licensed to Merz and will be manufactured by Biocompatibles' German subsidiary, CellMed AG. The global market for aesthetic dermal filler products1 is at least $760m2. The current market consists mainly of products manufactured from collagen and hyaluronic acid. medicalnewstoday.com |
Syneron(TM) Partners With The American Academy Of Cosmetic Physicians To Train LipoLite(TM) And Laser LipoSculpture Physicians Syneron(TM) Medical Ltd. (NASDAQ: ELOS), an innovator in the development, marketing and sales of elos(TM) combined-energy medical aesthetic devices, announces a partnership with the American Academy of Cosmetic Physicians (AAOCP) to support laser liposculpture courses for Syneron's LipoLite(TM) laser-assisted liposuction device. The AAOCP is an organization of physicians who have successfully integrated aesthetic procedures into their practice. medicalnewstoday.com |
Nationwide Survey Shows Americans Oppose A Cosmetic Tax A majority of Americans oppose the inclusion of a five percent tax on cosmetic medical procedures, according to a survey released today. Survey respondents oppose the cosmetic tax by a 52% - 43% margin... mnt.to |
Adolescent Bariatric Surgery Center Passes Surgical Milestone Few treatments are available to help obese adolescents who are unable to lose weight and are already suffering from obesity-related health problems. Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB), an option for adults in the United States since 2001, is showing promise for teens... mnt.to |