| CONTENTS ARTICLES
20 COVER STORY Rejuvenation of the eyes: combined techniques
Sylvie Poignonec examines the range of treatment options — away from traditional blepharoplasty — when considering the aesthetics of the eyes
30 ON THE COVER The Chedly Punctal Occluder: a new treatment modality for dry eyes
Dry eye syndrome is a common condition seen by ophthalmologists. Chedly Bouzouaya and Peter Raus discuss the treatment options available
38 ON THE COVER Using LED photobiomodulation to treat stretch marks
Jean Paul Tedgui, Philippe Blanchemaison and Claude le Goff present the results of an open clinical study evaluating the clinical course and treatment of stretch marks
56 ON THE COVER An update on lasers and light sources for the removal of unwanted hair
Hair removal has become a significant part of the laser and light therapy business. Michael Gold reviews the literature pertaining to the treatment options available
RESEARCH ROUND-UP
70 PRIME presents the most recently published research studies
Including a new tool to assess quality of life with regard to cosmetic surgery; treatments for mild and moderate acne vulgaris; and relieving insomnia and climacteric symptoms in postmenopausal women
PEOPLE PROFILE 80 Elena Baranova
PRIME talks to the President of the European Institute in Personalized Prevention (Monaco)
OPINION
82 Tooth whitening continues to grow in popularity
Peter Charlish reports on the business of tooth whitening, a segment of the cosmetic industry that shows no signs of slowing
74% of adults are
of the opinion that an unattractive smile can damage a personÕs chances for career success.
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72 Viscodermâ 2% maxx: Natural HA for facial volume and skin tone
Alessandro Gennai and Luigi Izzo discuss the use of this hyaluronic acid for facial rejuvenation and volume enhancement
74 Innovative synergy in skin rejuvenation
DEKA presents a new laser configuration for the correction of skin imperfections and the counteraction of the signs of ageing
76 Hand rejuvenation with hyaluronic acid
Eduardo Rodríguez Mieles discusses the use of a highly cross-linked hyaluronic acid filler in the rejuvenation of the ageing hand
78 Liposonix advanced body shaping
Solta Medical discusses this body shaping technology and gauges the opinions of four aesthetic professionals
88 Issues in aesthetic uses of botulinum toxins
Andy Pickett discusses the considerations health professionals should take when using botulinum toxins in modern-day practice
prime-journal.com | March 2012 ❚ 7 PRACTICE MANAGEMENT
94 Think globally, market locally Industry expert Wendy Lewis explains why it is essential to stay true to your brand when marketing your aesthetic clinic, and why big brand strategies don’t apply to small businesses
TREATMENT GUIDE
100 Product information and treatment update for skin tightening and rejuvenation
PRODUCTS
104 The latest product news and technologies for the aesthetic and anti-ageing industry
EVENTS
110 A round-up of the major industry events happening around the world over the next 12 months
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