Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which is especially important considering the local damage that can be done to nerves, muscles, and blood vessels in addition to potential ......

CoolSculpting is an FDA-cleared procedure that uses an applicator that vacuums the skin over both the submental (double chin) and the submandibular (under the jawline) ......

U.S. market. Sofwave recently announced a premarket (510k) clearance from the FDA as a non-invasive treatment to improve facial lines and wrinkles.  Sofwave CEO, Louis Scafuri says, "Receiving FDA clearance is an ......

In 2004, Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) was approved by the FDA for the treatment of severe underarm hyperhidrosis that did not resolve with antiperspirants. Since then, it has gained popularity with both ......

What am I putting in my lips?The best thing to use for lip enhancement is FDA approved hyaluronic fillers (HA fillers)."Other fillers may leave lips firm or hard and more prone to visible lumps," said Dr. ......

Transparent PFD (perfluorodecalin) Patch was cleared in 2015 by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its use as an accessory in laser tattoo removal procedures using the 755nm Q-Switched Alexandrite laser. In 2017, the FDA gave the product ......

SculpSureThe SculpSure treatment by CynoSure utilizes an FDA-approved patented technology in which a selective wavelength laser precisely targets fat cells under the skin. An applicator is attached to the ......

Boston dermatologists announced one of the most exciting developments in cosmetic surgery: the FDA approval of Kybella for the treatment of full neck and submental fullness. Remarkably, another highly effective, completely non-surgical approach ......

Typical Clinical Applications:PicoSure is FDA cleared to treat a wide variety of pigment conditions as well as acne scars and wrinkles. While many patients request facial skin revitalization ......

The device is free from both UV radiation and chemical substances.Philips recently gained FDA approval for the device to be used in the treatment of mild psoriasis in July of 2017. However, the device had already been approved in Europe ......

It was first approved by the FDA in 2015 to treat the abdomen and flanks, and it was later approved in 2017 for treatment of the back, inner and outer thighs, and most recently, ......

A new type of implant, just FDA approved in 2013, is the "form-stable" implant, affectionately nicknamed the gummy bear implant.  The form-stable implant is made ......

Cynosure, the maker of SculpSure, describes it as the first FDA-cleared laser treatment for non-invasive lipolysis of the abdomen, flanks, back, inner thighs, outer thighs, and chin. As consumers have been ......

SculpSure is available to patients with higher BMI (FDA -cleared for individuals with a Body Mass Index of up to 43). It also features versatile applicators to fit a variety of body shapes and ......

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has created a system of categorizing medications for use during pregnancy. In a very simplified version, they range from Category A (what has ......

Using the same FDA approved facial filler that is approved for lips and cheeks, doctors are able to place the filler in areas of the nose to give the appearance of ......

At this time the only aesthetic procedure out there with long-term, FDA clearance to claim long term reduction in the appearance of cellulite is Cellfina.  Other physicians would suggest that they achieve proven ......

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AnonymousAdditional Information Procedure Description:CoolSculpt Mini is an FDA-cleared, non-surgical procedure that uses a handheld device to precisely freeze and destroy fat below the surface of the skin. The treatment is ......

FDA has cleared EMSculpt only for these two regions). The electromagnetic energy is capable of inducing about 20,000 deep muscle contractions in a ......

AnonymousAdditional Information (provided by Allergan)Procedure Description:Kybella is an FDA-approved injectable treatment that destroys fat cells under the chin to improve a patient?s profile.  Typical Clinical ......

Meet Jeuveau™, a  recent FDA-approved injectable treatment, that temporarily improves the look of frown lines in adults. Dr. Brian Biesman an Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon who is board certified in Ophthalmology, tells us the maker of Jeuveau are taking a very innovative approach to marketing with millennials in mind.

CoolSculpting.What is CoolSculpting?What exactly is CoolSculpting? CoolSculpting, is an FDA cleared fat-freezing procedure for non-surgical fat-reduction that uses controlled cooling to eliminate stubborn fat that resists all efforts ......

Minoxidil is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat hair loss.“We’ve seen robust stimulation to hair growth, doing as many of these techniques as possible. This has been an ......

In response to these claims, the FDA pulled silicone implants off the market for further study, with the exception of reconstruction or revision patients only.In 2006 a new ......

Sculptra also known as polylactic acid is an FDA approved product to reduce facial grooves and restore areas of volume loss due to fat loss or atrophy.  Dr. James Newman uses Sculptra to combat the early loss of facial volume and customizes each treatment over a series of three treatments according to the patient's needs.  Dr. Newman and his patients like the subtle improvement and the fact that the effects last for two years and beyond.  Dr. Newman will also combine Sculptra treatments with other types of fillers to restore volume loss in the lips.

Vanquish non invasive body shaping is the latest FDA cleared technology to produce long lasting circumferential body reduction.  The procedure involves a painless series of four treatments whereby a radiofrequency form of energy is used to breakdown fat cells under the skin.

Botox, Botulinum Toxin A, is an FDA approved medication for the temporary treatment of glabellar frown lines as well as "crow's feet" lines at the corner of the eyes.  Dysport and Xeomin are variations of botulinum toxin A products which are also cleared in the USA for temporary treatment of glabellar frown lines.  Dr. Newman offers Botox and other neuromodulators for temporary treatment as in this case of a young patient who is starting to be bothered by strong frown lines.