June 11th, 2008

CryoLife’s BioGlue(R) Surgical Adhesive Receives European Approval For Use In Browlift Cosmetic And Reconstructive Plastic Surgery

CryoLife, Inc. (NYSE: CRY), and BioForm Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: BFRM) announced that they have received a CE Mark for the use of CryoLife's BioGlue Surgical Adhesive for periosteal fixation following endoscopic browplasty or brow lift, a reconstructive plastic surgery procedure. The CE Mark approval allows the product to be marketed in the European Community (EU).

June 1st, 2008

Treating Aesthetic And Dermatological Conditions - Lutronic Announces World’s First ‘Smart’ Fractional CO2 Laser System

Lutronic, Inc., one of the world's leading developers and manufacturers of medical laser systems, announced today that its MOSAIC eCO2 system, the next generation in fractional resurfacing lasers combining fractional technology with the deep ablative features of a CO2 laser, is in its late stages of FDA review and clearance.

May 29th, 2008

John A. Millard M.D. Featured In Cosmetic Surgery Times

Cosmetic Surgery Times turned to John A. Millard, M.D. for their article, "Aesthetic chest enhancement options include implants, high-def liposculpture." Dr. Millard's practice,

May 29th, 2008

Key To Angelina-Like Cheeks? Add Volume To Deep Fat Compartment

Not only are cheeks central to your face - they are central to the American concept of beauty. A study in June's Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

May 29th, 2008

News From The American Society Of Plastic Surgeons, June 2008

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May 29th, 2008

Looking Tired Or Angry May Have More To Do With Facial Aesthetics Than How You Feel, ASPS Study Reveals

The old saying, "beauty is in the eye of the beholder," has scientifically been proven true. A study in a recent issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

May 27th, 2008

California Lawmakers Seek Tighter Plastic Surgery Rules

Lawmakers in the state senate and gathering of California are pushing for tighter rules to govern plastic surgery after a 58-year-old woman died following breast reduction and other procedures last year.Donda West died in November 2007 in a Los Angeles hospital, a day after having breast reduction, a tummy tuck and liposuction at an outpatient centre.

May 26th, 2008

FDA Clears Of Its Spectra VRM III Q-Switched Nd:Yag Laser System For Treating A Broad Spectrum Of Dermatological And Aesthetic Conditions

Lutronic has announced that it has received FDA clearance to market its Spectra VRM III. This dual pulse Q-Switched Nd:Yag laser is the feature-wealthy successor to the Spectra VRM II. The laser produces 4 wavelengths (1064 nm, 532 nm, 585 nm, 650 nm) in Q-switched nanosecond pulse.

May 23rd, 2008

When Facelifts Go Wrong: Stanford Expert Counsels Plastic Surgeons On Dealing With Unhappy Patients

Watch for the ruddy flags: the patient who pulls out a photo of Tom Cruise and says he wants to look just like that, or the perfectionist who comes to the initial interview with each hair in place, makeup just so. There's the price haggler, and the multiple-surgeon shopper and then the paranoid personality.

May 21st, 2008

Several Instruments Used To Study Results Of Facial Plastic Surgery

A review of previous studies published in the May/June issue of Archivesof Facial Plastic Surgery reports that over the last 10years, it has become more common to use objective andvalidated measures for assessing the outcomes of facial plasticsurgery.The literature review, conducted by John S. Rhee, M.D., M.P.H. andBrian T.McMullin, M.D.

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