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Recent studies show that most Americans are Vitamin D deficient, but why? For many it's because they are protecting their skin and themselves from skin cancer. But too much protection may be come with some repercussions. A study shown in the US News and World Report said that over the past decade o ...Continue Reading

There has been a lot of media attention on the whole Botox issue lately. The FDA has been investigating the safety of Botox after a group of concerned citizens linked child deaths to use of the treatment in mothers. This has caused something that could be called hysteria among certain groups of peop ...Continue Reading

You made an appointment with your local plastic surgeon. You got the information that you wanted about the procedure or procedures that you're interested in having done. You now know what Botox, Restylane and Sculptra can do for you. You know the pros and cons of the chemical peel. You understand th ...Continue Reading

A news article earlier this week over at Freep.com took a look at the importance of being smart when it comes to choosing the skin rejuvenation doctor who is going to provide you with treatments such as laser hair removal, dermal filler injections and chemical peels. Profiling a med spa that opted t ...Continue Reading

One of the best preventive approaches that you can take to anti-aging is to make sure that you do not ever allow the sun to damage your skin. Sun spots, wrinkles and other signs of aging in the face are frequently caused or exacerbated by the sun. Although there are treatments available to repair th ...Continue Reading

Last week we saw a great number of dermatologists and other skin care professionals gather together in Florida for the 28th Annual American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Conference (ASLMS). A great number of products were promoted through presentations at this conference. One of the most in ...Continue Reading

As the Academy Awards creep up on us in a few weeks, so too do our wrinkles. In times of beauty, movies and Hollywood stardom cosmetic dermatologist's see an influx of patients hungry for Botox injections, facial fillers and rejuvenation treatments. From celebrities to housewives (I'm not talking a ...Continue Reading

In recent months Allergen (the company that produces Botox), has been struggling to stay afloat in tough financial times. Last quarter share prices and profit slumped. But news is breaking that Allergen and Botox may be making a comeback. Over the past year Botox injections have been experimentally ...Continue Reading

As the pharmaceutical industry begins to become more incestual with mergers and integrations, Allergen the golden child of cosmetic dermatology with their mega-hit Botox may be merging with British based Glaxo SmithKline. Neither company has openly confirmed the speculations, but industry observers ...Continue Reading

A new wave of cosmetic-junkies and celebrities are getting their anti-aging fix with plumping fillers and lasers in their hands. With these new cravings flooding the dermatology scene, the spotlight is on hand care. However, this new war against aging is not quite as simple as one would expect. Doct ...Continue Reading