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Patients Report 42% Improvement in Hair Growth with New BENEV® Solution
Men and women suffering from thinning hair now have a treatment choice that really works without unpleasant side effects. BENEV Company Inc., an FDA-licensed pharmaceutical manufacturer, announces the launch of its newest growth factor product, GF Hair Care Complex. A patient trial of the new product showed remarkable results after only fifteen weeks of use. In the trial of seventy-two men and women, participants experienced, on average, a 42% improvement in re-growth, a 33% improvement in hair thickness, and a 72% improvement in the prevention of hair loss.
Lutronic® Unleashes the New MOSAIC CO2
Unwavering from its pursuit of producing the finest medical devices, but recognizing today's economic climate, Lutronic, Inc., a leading developer of high quality aesthetic laser systems, introduces the MOSAIC CO2, a full-featured fractional CO2 device priced at under $50,000.
Orange County Dermatologist Garners Outstanding Results With New Thermage CPT®
Renee Cobos, MD, a board certified dermatologist and associate professor of dermatology at the University of California, Irvine, announced today that her patients are experiencing tremendous results with Thermage CPT®. The updated system, which is approved for skin tightening and contouring, features a new vibrating hand piece that increases procedure efficacy and improves patient comfort.
La Roche-Posay Introduces DERM AOX Anti-Glycation + Anti-Oxidation Serum
Dermatologists identify two major causes of skin aging: glycation and oxidation. As a result, dermatologists recommend antioxidants everyday to help prevent skin aging. Accordingly, 40% of women want a moisturizer/treatment that both prevents and reduces signs of aging. To address the major causes of aging and the demand of the market, La Roche-Posay, the brand recommended by over 25,000 dermatologists worldwide, introduces a new approach to skin aging: DERM AOX, the 1st Anti-Glycation + Anti-Oxidation Serum. This serum is the first product of its kind to help prevent not only oxidation, but now glycation. DERM AOX inhibits the glycation process and protects against cell oxidation to slow the skin aging process, smooth wrinkles and restore radiance.
TRIA Beauty Announces New and Improved TRIA Laser Hair Removal System
TRIA Beauty today announced the launch of a new version of the popular TRIA Laser Hair Removal System that features upgraded software with a lower retail price than the previous model launched earlier this year. The new and improved TRIA laser is still the only FDA-cleared laser for permanent at-home hair removal available on the market.
Dermatologists Launch Web Site and Game to Teach Kids about Healthy Habits
A unique new Web site created by dermatologists lets kids learn how to practice good skin care virtually, or risk the consequences of pimples, greasy hair, a poison ivy rash and sunburn. The interactive game, "It's a Skin Cell's Life," is just one of the many features on the American Academy of Dermatology's (Academy) new Web site www.KidsSkinHealth.org, which provides information about caring for skin, hair and nails to kids ages 8-12 and their parents.
Lutronic Introduces AccuSculpt: The Most Effective Body Sculpting Tool
Lutronic, Inc., a leading developer of highest quality, affordable medical and aesthetic laser systems is expanding its body contouring arsenal with the introduction of AccuSculpt™, making the company first-to-market with a pulsed laser to feature the revolutionary 1444 nm wavelength for a new level of safety, speed and efficiency in fat deposit emulsification and body contouring. Lutronic is the first company to research and develop the optimized 1400 wavelength for Laser Assisted Lipolysis (LAL), which also consists of the new AccuLift™ facial contouring procedure. The AccuSculpt system was cleared by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2008, and thousands of safe and successful face and body contouring procedures have been performed since the clearance.
PhotoMedex Offers Free Seminar for Psoriasis Patients: “A Win for Your Skin in the Daily Fight Against Psoriasis”
PhotoMedex, Inc. a leading provider of advanced dermatology, clinical skincare and medical laser products, is hosting a free seminar in Indianapolis, IN on November 17, 2009. The seminar, “A Win for Your Skin in the Daily Fight Against Psoriasis with XTRAC® Excimer Lasers,” is open to the public and will feature three prominent local physicians (from the Dermatology Group LLC and The Dermatology Center of Indiana, LLC) explaining the New XTRAC Velocity Laser treatments for psoriasis sufferers. The XTRAC Velocity Laser is used in the treatment of mild, moderate, AND severe psoriasis.
New Study Confirms VASER Lipo Results Are Superior to Standard Liposuction
At the 78th Annual American Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual (ASPS) Meeting, Dr. Paul Vanek presented a study that confirms that VASER-Assisted Lipoplasty (VAL) delivers superior results over traditional Suction-Assisted Lipoplasty (SAL) in skin retraction and blood loss.
Cynosure Enhances Industry-Leading Smartlipo Family with 1440 nm Wavelength
Cynosure, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of a broad array of light-based aesthetic treatment systems, today announced the introduction of Smartlipo Triplex™, the world's first laser lipolysis solution featuring three wavelengths that combine to deliver high-powered fat absorption and tissue tightening through tissue coagulation. Smartlipo Triplex will be formally launched at Plastic Surgery 2009, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting, which will be held October 23-27 in Seattle.