Collagen injectables will be gone from the U.S. cosmetic market by the end of the year due to changes in consumer trends, reports the latest issue of Dermatology Times.
First Johnson & Johnson announced in late 2009 that it was discontinuing its collagen filler Evolence. Then, in January 2010, Allergan announced it would be discontinuing its collagen line of fillers—CosmoPlast, CosmoDerm and bovine products Zyderm and Zyplast—at the end of the year.
Allergan halted production of the products in 2009, but manufactured sufficient inventory to meet estimated market demand through the end of 2010, according to Kelly Lao, manager of corporate communications.
Lao says the discontinuation of their collagen products “is in response to declined market interest … since the introduction of hyaluronic acid dermal fillers like Juvéderm have become more popular.”
Dr. Seth Matarasso, a clinical professor of dermatology at the University of California School of Medicine, San Francisco, agrees with Lao’s assessment of the fillers market. “There is an overwhelming popularity of the new kid on the block: the hyaluronic acids. They have been embraced universally, and suddenly collagens aren’t as popular,” he says.
The popularity of the new hyaluronic acid wrinkle fillers, which include Restylane, Perlane, Juvéderm, Radiesse and Sculptra, is due to several factors:
- Longer-lasting results
- Appear to give a better fill
- Some contain lidocaine for less painful injections
Upcoming improvements of hyaluronic acids will provide more volume and contour-changing ability and the ability to fill deeper lines, according to Dermatology Times.
Inland Cosmetic Surgery offers a variety of the current dermal filler products, including Juvederm, Restylane, Perlane, and Radiesse. During your consultation, the center will help to select the best product and treatment for your wrinkle concerns.
The full story is available online: “Dermatologists prepare for departure of collagen from U.S. market.”
Project Beauty, a new consumer website that aims to be the “video site that answers all your beauty questions,” was launched this week, offering online users a wide range of beauty-related web content, including topics such as:
- Cosmetic surgery
- Skin care
- Hair
- Makeup
- Staying fit
- Fashion
The site’s goal is to answering consumer questions such as: What treatments work? Which don’t? How can you tell if a product is legitimate or just marketing hype?
To mark the launch of Project Beauty, the site is hosting a month-long giveaway contest called “30 Days of Beauty.” Each day from July 6, 2010 to August 4, 2010, Project Beauty will offer one prize—including a Sonicare toothbrush, Mederma Stretch Marks Therapy, and SmashBox cosmetics—per day. To win, you must join the Project Beauty Community and enter daily to win the prize of the day.
Updated weekly, Project Beauty features videos on fashion, makeup, and skincare as well as news and first person stories on all things related to cosmetic surgery. The site hosts videos, blogs, and forums.
Videos on the site include:
- A teenager who shares why she got rhinoplasty at fifteen
- A how to on applying perfect daytime makeup
- A woman who talks about her decision to get a breast augmentation
Project Beauty also launched a social media campaign on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube; to join the Project Beauty community, sign up at www.smartbeautyguide.com.
Between your cosmetic procedures, don’t forget about everyday ways to fight aging. You probably hear some of the more common tips again and again, such as wear sunscreen and don’t smoke. But one tip you may not have thought of as anti-aging: flossing.
Flossing daily isn’t just good for your smile—it may help fight the effects of aging over the long-term. If you don’t floss, you leave 40 percent of your teeth dirty with bacteria. This causes staining and yellowing between and around teeth, Dr. Eugene Antenucci, a spokesperson for the Academy of General Dentistry, explained for a recent MSNBC article.
Too much plaque can lead to gingivitis—the first stage of gum disease. Symptoms of gum disease include red, swollen, or bleeding gums, receding gums, and the formation of deep pockets between teeth and gums, according to WebMD. If left untreated, it can end with tooth loss due to destruction of the tissue that surrounds your teeth.
“You register an older look because you see more spaces, less and uneven gum tissue,” Antenucci said.
Eventually gum disease can cause the bones underneath to dissolve away, explains Dr. Donald Clem, a dentist in Fullerton, Calif. “In later stages of periodontal disease we would see disfigurement in terms of caving in of the lips and cheek and wrinkles around the lips and cheeks.”
So don’t forget that in addition to a range of surgical and non-surgical cosmetic treatments available, such as a facelift, Botox, or eyelid surgery, to keep you looking your best, daily habits, like flossing and wearing sun screen, can go a long way in helping you fight aging.
“Mommy makeover” is the name of the trend where new moms get several cosmetic procedures—typically a breast augmentation, tummy tuck, and/or breast lift—to help return their bodies to their pre-pregnancy shape. It’s less often you hear about plastic surgery makeovers for dads, and yet men received 13 percent of all cosmetic surgical procedures and 9 percent of all cosmetic minimally-invasive procedures performed last year in the United States, according to statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
Bill Neville, 52, is a dad who recently shared his plastic surgery story with reporter Elise Morgan of WHNT NEWS 19 in Huntsville, Alabama. Neville has a four-year-old son and began to worry about looking too old. “He’s [my son] going to start t-ball, swimming, and I don’t want to be out there with the rest of the dads and have them looking at me like, ‘Hey! Grandpa is out here to watch his grandson!'” Neville said.
“Just rolling back the clock a bit on this turkey gobbler and possibly getting the skin off my eyelids would be great,” he said pre-surgery.
Neville’s surgeries included his eyelids, a facelift, a neck lift, laser resurfacing of his skin, and injections to fill in wrinkles. “I was hoping not to look real “plasticky” and stretched, and I don’t think I do. I think it looks real natural and everyone I’ve talked to thinks it looks great,” said Neville.
ASPS statistics show that the top 5 cosmetic surgical procedures and minimally-invasive cosmetic procedures for men last year were:
- Rhinoplasty (surgical) / Botox (minimally-invasive)
- Eyelid surgery / Microdermabrasion
- Liposuction / Laser hair removal
- Breast reduction / Chemical Peel
- Hair transplantation / Wrinkle fillers
Read and watch the full story on Bill Neville online: “Plastic Surgery for Men Isn’t Taboo.”
The mommy makeover is one of the most common requests for surgery in Rancho Cucamonga, Ca. Many of the procedures popular for men are also available, including male breast reduction.
Everyone knows Botox for its ability to smooth wrinkles when injected into the face, but Johns Hopkins researchers may have found another use that goes beyond the cosmetic.
In a recent study published in the journal Pain Medicine, researchers found that patients with a painful and debilitating nerve compression disorder called thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) reported a significant reduction in their short-term pain after receiving a single, low-dose injection of Botox in a neck muscle.
The study suggests that Botox could be a non-invasive alternative to rib-removal surgery, which is the treatment of last resort for TOS.
“There haven’t been many alternatives to the use of surgery to treat this syndrome,” says Paul J. Christo, M.D., M.B.A., an assistant professor of anesthesiology and critical care medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the study’s lead author. “Botox seems to be an effective treatment that avoids surgery’s obvious drawbacks, such as its invasive nature and long recovery time.”
Because the effect from Botox lasts only a few months, repeated injections would be necessary to maintain the results. Repeated treatments may lead to the development of antibodies to the compound in some patients, which would mean the toxin would no longer block pain, and therefore not all patients are candidates for Botox, says Dr. Christo.
Botox’s use as a cosmetic procedure is extremely popular. According to the most recent statistics from the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery it was the number one less-invasive cosmetic procedure performed last year in the United States. Dr. Haiavy offers Botox in his Rancho Cucamonga, California location.
The full release, Botox Eases Nerve Pain in Certain Patients, is available at the Johns Hopkins Medicine website.
More teens than ever are getting plastic surgery and some are even receiving procedures as graduation presents, according to Crain’s New York Business.
The article reports on the rise in the number of plastic surgery procedures among teens in the last few years and how many teens ask for procedures as graduation presents.
Last year, 8,199 U.S. teenagers aged 18 and 19 had breast enlargements—more than triple the number in 2001, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. The increase came during the recession, amid a dip in the number of overall plastic surgeries.
Teens make up just 2 percent of all cosmetic surgery patients in the country, but their numbers are growing, which Crain’s attributes to reality shows like Extreme Makeover, press coverage of celebrities’ bodies, and increasing openness in America about plastic surgery.
“In the past few years, I’ve seen more younger people doing more plastic surgery than ever before,” says Dr. Andrew Jacono, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Manhattan. “There’s a lot of pressure on young people to look a certain way, and when kids go away to college, it’s a chance to start all over.”
Nose jobs, liposuction treatments, and breast augmentations are some of the most popular procedures for teens. “Breast surgery is at the top of the list for graduates now,” says Dr. Mauro Romita, a New York City surgeon.
Stephanie Michelle just graduated from the University of Buffalo, and is getting a nose job for her college graduation. She first asked for the procedure after she graduated high school, but her parents made her wait. Now that she has her degree, her family is researching doctors.
“This is the perfect time to do it,” says Ms. Michelle. “I am going to be on my own and moving to the city and becoming an adult.” Read the full story about this plastic surgery trend at Crain’s New York Business.
Schedule Your Complimentary Skin Care Consultation with our Esthetician, Marlene, today to find out about which options are right for you.
The Obagi Condition & Enhance System is the essential component to improving the overall results of your facial rejuvenation procedure. This system contains a proven therapeutic combination that works at a cellular level to treat effects of aging and restore the appearance of normal, healthy skin cells.
It works to improve your overall facial appearance by addressing and inhibiting:
- Sun Damage
- Fine Lines and Wrinkles
- Rough Skin
- Hyperpigmentation (discoloration)
- Erythema (Redness)
- Acne
- Future Skin Damage
If you are interested in undergoing a facial rejuvenation procedure, this system will complete your overall appearance to give a better than healthy, vibrant skin.
This system is also used in conjunction with Botox, Fillers, Microdermabrasion, Chemical Peels, Laser Resurfacing and Facial Surgery. Be confident in your appearance and look as young as you feel.
People come in all different shapes and sizes. Every body type has predisposed areas of fat storage and, even with a rigorous diet and exercise; you can’t always remove the unwanted bulges.
With expanding technology and medical advances, there is now an exciting method to shape your body and get rid of those stubborn fat deposits on most parts of your body.
We are introducing Liposelection® by VASER®, an attractive alternative to traditional liposuction to remove unwanted fat. This revolutionary procedure offers smooth results, with low to minimal patient discomfort. LipoSelection by VASER selectively breaks up and removes fat cells from the abdomen, arms, back, hips, knees, love handles, neck and chin, saddlebags, thighs – any place you’ve developed a little “extra cushioning”.
On the other hand, traditional Liposuction relies on mechanical evacuation of the fat cells with small cannulas.
The LipoSelection by VASER procedure uses innovative ultrasound technology for fatty tissue emulsion and aspiration. The VASER System’s ultrasound energy breaks up fatty tissue while leaving surrounding nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue relatively intact. LipoSelection allows physicians to work with delicate areas like the inner thighs, arms, and chest.
Is Liposelection Right for Me?
If you are healthy and stable with your weight, and just can’t get rid of certain problem areas with excess fat deposits, you may be a good candidate for LipoSelection by VASER. Although there are limits to the amount of fat that can be removed, we can assist you with your decision about potential areas for reshaping, the results you can expect and the recovery process.
We will show you how Dr. Haiavy has made patients happy by reducing unsightly lumps and bumps that do not respond to exercise or diet. Many of our patients have reported a new confidence that allows them to return to the gym, clothing stores, and the beach. You’re invited to schedule your personal consultation to see actual patient photos and share your goals with Dr. Haiavy.
Inland Cosmetic Surgery is equipped with the state-of-the-art, fully JCAHO accredited surgery center and caters to all aesthetic surgical procedures. Please visit www.inlandcosmetic.com or call 1-800-6-COSMETIC for any questions that you may have. To view before and after pictures of Dr. Haiavy’s Liposuction procedure, click here: Liposuction Results
According to new research from OHSU, you may be able to decrease the frequency of your Botox treatments over time, meaning you’ll still receive the same wrinkle-reducing results, but the overall cost will decrease.
After using Botox every 4 months for 2 years, the injection frequency can be extended to 6 months while still remaining effective. Research was conducted by Dr. Roger A. Dailey, who studied 50 patients undergoing Botox injections for correction of glabellar lines.
In addition, his research indicates that Botox may work for younger patients as a preventive measure against wrinkles. Read more from the Oregon Health and Science University.
The U.S. FDA gave clearance last month to a new drug used in sclerotherapy, the cosmetic treatment of varicose and spider veins. Asclera, also known as polidocanol, is injected into the targeted vein, causing damage to the cell lining and then vein closure.
“Asclera is indicated for the treatment of small types of varicose veins when the aim of treatment is to improve appearance,” said Dr. Norman Stockbridge of the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research.
According to FDA.gov, approval for Asclera is indicated for:
- Spider veins (tiny varicose veins less than 1 millimeter in diameter)
- Reticular veins (those that are 1 to 3 millimeters in diameter)
The drug is also said to include an anesthetic for more comfortable vein treatment.
About vein treatments at Inland Cosmetic Surgery
Inland Cosmetic Surgery is now offering several treatments for varicose veins, spider veins and venous reflux disease, under the care of vascular surgeon Paul Bressman MD. Contact us at 800-6-COSMETIC to find out more about vein treatments at our new Rancho Cucamonga location.