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Aesthetic Physician Bulletin: DIY & Illegally Imported Botox
The IAPAM has surveyed experts in the cosmetic injectable field to offer this overview for aesthetic physicians, regarding some alarming and illegal trends dealing with cosmetic injectable treatments, specifically: DIY (Do It Yourself) Botox treatments and illegally imported botulinum toxin (Dysport, Botox) product. Without a doubt, proper Botox Training is critical. The Recent DIY Botox [...]
IAPAM Enhances its Symposiums with the Addition of a Medical Weight Loss
Building on the success of its physician-lead Aesthetic Medicine Symposiums, the International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM) has now added a medical weight management component to its renowned educational series. This new program will teach physicians how to incorporate a medical weight loss program into their practice or medical spa, and will include [...]
IAPAM Endorses Comprehensive Aesthetic Training
The MedSpa industry in the United States has experienced a growth rate of 133% in the past five years. Moreover, “as the current economic environment continues, the myriad of minimally invasive and less expensive procedures offered at Medical Spas, including Wellness Centers and Anti-Aging Clinics is expected to continue to garner more and more of [...]
The “Lipstick Effect” in Aesthetic Medicine: The 2008 ASAPS statistics support the notion that in tough economic times, small aesthetic luxuries are in demand
. The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery’s (ASAPS) recently released report, 2008 Statistics on Cosmetic Surgery, outlines that 8,491,861 non-surgical procedures were done in 2008. However, this is a reduction of 11.7% over last year, and interestingly the only three growth non-surgical procedures were Calcium hydroxylapatite (Radiance) injections which was up 3%, chemical peels [...]
The Latest Trend: The Use of Caffeine in Aesthetics
From our double shot, extra hot, non-fat vanilla lattes to new under eye anti-puffiness serums, a jolt of caffeine has alluring qualities in making our lives more endurable. However, while there is significant study into many of the benefits of ingested caffeine, the jury is still out on the long-lasting benefits of this “miracle” ingredient, [...]
Board Certification in Aesthetic Medicine Lacking
Board Certification in Aesthetic Medicine? Fact or Myth? Sorry, its a Myth! There has been great discussion regarding the Board Certification of Aesthetic Medicine. Currently the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) does not offer a board certification in Aesthetic Medicine. The ABMS currently states that “antiaging is not a medical specialty,” and therefore no [...]
IAPAM’s 7 Top Anti-Aging Trends for 2009
The IAPAM (International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine), in consultation with its members and associated industry experts, has compiled its list of the top trends in aesthetic medicine for 2009. From the continued market dominance of minimally-invasive procedures over surgical options, to anticipated unparalleled demand in the medical weight-loss field, 2009 promises to be [...]
IAPAM Helps Physicians Launch Successful Medical Spas
Comprehensive clinical and business training is the best foundation upon which a successful medical spa can be launched in these difficult economic times. To provide the practical clinical and business experience needed to open a medical spa or integrate medical aesthetics into an existing practice, the IAPAM (International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine) offers [...]
Aesthetic Practice Startup Workshop Ensures Adding Aesthetic Medicine is a Profitable Option
The IAPAM (International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine) has developed a groundbreaking new workshop for physicians making an entry into the Aesthetic Medicine arena. The Aesthetic Practice Startup Workshop provides participants with all the tools needed, including a customized business plan and complementary CD and print materials, to support the profitable addition of aesthetic [...]
Results of study show that people feel non-physician owned medical spas are unsafe
Summary The results of the International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine’s (IAPAM) 2007 Aesthetic Medicine Consumer Study gives physicians an unprecedented insight to what women desire when choosing aesthetic medicine procedures. Not surprisingly, of the women surveyed, most feel that non-physician owned medical spas are unsafe.
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