NEWS |
news P
atients receiving Botox cosmetic treatments can reduce wrinkles with half as many sessions after 20 months, according to research conducted at oregon Health and science
University's casey eye institute. the results were presented at a meeting of the american society of aesthetic Plastic surgery in Washington, D.c., and published in the June 2011 edition of Dermatologic Surgery. the study aimed to determine whether less
frequent Botox cosmetic treatments provide longer-lasting reduction of glabellar rhytids. roger Dailey, head of oHsU's casey aesthetic Facial surgery center, studied 50 women aged 30–50 years, who received regular Botox injections for 2 years: 'We found that after a patient receives Botox
cosmetic injections every 4 months for 2 years, the frequency of treatments can
At the 22nd World Congress of Dermatology in Seoul (24–29 May) Merz Aesthetics celebrated its commitment to the Asian market and reinforced its plans to become a global leader in the aesthetics business with the release of the third chapter of its 'Face Value' Beauty Survey. Currently, Merz Aesthetics
operates in 16 countries around the world with a primary presence in America and Europe. The Asia– Pacific Region is quickly becoming one of the most exciting and dynamic aesthetics markets in the world and represents a strategic opportunity for Merz.
8 ❚
A round-up of news stories in the aesthetic and anti-ageing medicine industry
trEAtmENt optioNS for botox StudiEd research finds botox(r) treats wrinkles with less frequent injections
be changed to 6 months with comparable wrinkle- reducing results and high patient satisfaction. 'Patients who are
unwilling to undergo Botox
treatments
every 3 months indefinitely because of cost, convenience or other concerns may reconsider if they could achieve similar results with two to three treatments per year.' glabellar wrinkles are often distressing to
patients because they signify ageing or can be misconstrued to signal stress, anxiety, annoyance, disapproval or anger. Based on previous studies, doctors advised patients who wished to reduce wrinkles to have Botox
injections every 3 months to maintain
wrinkle-reducing
benefits. While a schedule of every 3 months is likely to achieve the best results in the least amount of time, this study makes clear that there are other excellent treatment schedules. Dailey's research also demonstrates that the injections have a wrinkle- preventing effect.
'Patients who begin receiving Botox between their 30s and 50s are
able to prevent dynamic wrinkles from forming and eliminate existing wrinkles,' said Dailey. 'observations during our subjects' final visits also suggest that further wrinkle prevention could be achieved with continued treatment beyond 2 years.'
RESULTS OF THE 'FACE VALUE' BEAUTY SURVEY ANNOUNCED The Asia–Pacific facial injectable
market—comprising botulinum toxin, hyaluronic acid dermal fillers, particle and polymer fillers, and collagen fillers—is expected to grow owing to increased physician adoption of profitable facial injectable treatments in their practices and growing patient demand for less invasive cosmetic procedures.
This consumer demand, backed
by physician innovation, product availability, and increasing consumer disposable income intersect to create double digit growth year on year in the region.
July 2011 |
prime-journal.com
'The extreme growth of the minimally invasive facial injectable market in South Korea specifically, and across Asia, suggests a high aesthetic consciousness in the Asia–Pacific region, which will fuel continued demand for cosmetic procedures, including facial injectable treatments,' said Kyle Seo, Director of Modelo Clinic, Seoul. 'The large pool of patients in this
region represents a significant opportunity for revenue potential in the facial injectable market.' According to the Merz Aesthetics
'Face Value' Beauty Survey of over 2900 women from France, Italy,
Spain, Russia and the UK, more than 9 in 10 (95%) women would like to improve or alter a facial feature, and nearly 4 in 5 (78%) believe it is acceptable for women to invest in aesthetic procedures to enhance their beauty as they age. The survey also found a strong tie between beauty, happiness and confidence. The Face Value Beauty Survey
also found that the majority of women (70%) surveyed said that they feel more confident as they age. They also claim they do not mind looking their age—they just do not want to look older.
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76 |
Page 77 |
Page 78 |
Page 79 |
Page 80 |
Page 81 |
Page 82 |
Page 83 |
Page 84