Monthly Archives: August 2010

25

Aug

Body-Jet Liposuction Adds to Body Slimming Options at Dr. Ringler’s Office

Published: August 25, 2010

Dr. Ringler is the first board certified plastic surgeon in Michigan to be able to offer Body-Jet to his patients as an alternative to traditional liposuction or laser liposuction. Body-Jet is a new water assisted liposuction treatment, recently approved by the FDA, for removing unwanted areas of fat that do not respond to diet and exercise....

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18

Aug

International Survey Shows Global Aesthetic Surgery Trends

Published: August 18, 2010

The first international survey of plastic surgeons has been completed, providing data on the worldwide number of cosmetic procedures performed by board certified plastic surgeons. Thanks to the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, we can now better understand the growth of this medical specialty. Liposuction surpassed all other...

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11

Aug

Reality TV Affects Attitudes About Cosmetic Surgery

Published: August 11, 2010

At Rutgers University, professors of psychology found correlations between interest in aesthetic surgery and viewing of “surgical makeover” reality TV shows. According to results of their research, people who watch these reality shows are more likely to be interested in changing their appearance through plastic surgery. In one study, the...

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4

Aug

XEOMIN (NT-201) Receives FDA Approval for Therapeutic Treatments

Published: August 4, 2010

Merz Pharmaceutical seems poised to become a leader in the U.S. as a provider of aesthetic medicine. Yesterday the company announced FDA approval for NT-201, a drug now known as XEOMIN. Along with the relatively new Dysport and popular Botox®, it’s the 3rd botulinum toxin to receive FDA approval for treating cervical dystonia and...

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