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Minimally Invasive Procedures Drive Earnings at Allergan

Monday, May 10th, 2010 by copywriter

If pharmaceutical company Allergan Inc serves as an accurate meter of the economic demand for cosmetic surgery, then perhaps things are looking up. First quarter earnings for the company (maker of Botox, Juvederm and Latisse) are way up. Second quarter forecasts, according to the Wall Street Journal, are ahead of expectations.

Success for the company shouldn’t be surprising, especially given the stats just released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. According to the society, minimally invasive procedures have increased a whopping 99 percent this decade. Topping the procedure list are wrinkle filler and botulinum toxin injections, two treatments in which plastic surgeons will likely utilize an Allergan product.

Image courtesy of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Being on the cutting-edge of aesthetic medicine doesn’t hurt either: demonstrated by the new “no-pain” Juvederm Ultra XC and the increasing popularity of Latisse, Allergan’s unique eyelash enhancement drug.

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A New Juvederm With Lidocaine Gets FDA Clearance

Monday, February 8th, 2010 by copywriter

Juvederm XC received FDA clearance last week, as pharmaceutical co. Allergan Inc juvederm_graph cited positive results from clinical trials where over 90 percent of the 36 participants reported a more comfortable procedure with the new formulation.

Juvederm XC is the latest addition in the wave of fillers released in the U.S. that contain lidocaine, an anesthetic said to numb the treatment area within seconds. The first wrinkle filler of this kind, Prevelle Silk, was approved in 2008. However, physicians weren’t so eager to jump on the lidocaine-bandwagon 2 years ago.

“The issue with a hyaluronic acid filler with lidocaine is that it doesn’t work until you actually start injecting patients, and these injections are so quick, by the time the lidocaine takes effect, you’re almost finished” said Dr. Joe Niamtu to Cosmetic Surgery Times.

Despite the positive results cited by the pharmaceutical company, it may take some time for Juvederm XC to gain approval, and even then I wouldn’t expect surgeons to abandon traditional pain control methods like dental blocks and numbing cream, which are actually very effective.

The safety profile and effectiveness (typically for treating nasolabial folds) is similar for both Juvederm and the new Juvederm XC.

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New Holiday Specials!

Thursday, December 10th, 2009 by drbg

Get Glam For The Holidays!

Botox® treatments can be used to improve the appearance of worry, frown and laugh lines, crow’s feet and other wrinkles caused by aging. Best part about botox? Instant results and no down time!

Juvederm™ – If wrinkles or facial folds are becoming more noticeable than you would like, a long lasting filler may be the solution you are looking for. Don’t spend another day adding worry lines to your most prominent feature. Results from Juvederm™ can last up to 9 months. For fuller and more youthful lips, Juvederm™ is also the perfect choice!

Latisse® – Imagine the beauty and confidence that comes with longer, thicker and darker lashes. Enhance the appearance of your eyes…one of your most distinguished and striking features.

Our unique 3 tier approach to rejuvenate your skin. Includes enzymatic exfoliation along with a lactic and glycolic acid peel. Also includes extractions. A soothing, hydrating vitamin C masque enhances this special skin care treatment. Get ready to look radiant!

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Botox™ Jaw Reduction (Non-Surgical Jaw Reduction)

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008 by drbg

Excessively wide jaws that create a “squared off” lower face is a common problem. While a strong jaw may be desirable in males, females dislike this appearance. In the past surgery was the only remedy, but now we have fabulous non-surgical solutions.

If you feel the angle of your jaw as you clench down, you can feel a mucscle bulging outward. This muscle, called the masseter, is often the primary cause of the excessive jaw width. Injections with Botox™ can significantly reduce the size of these muscles and narrow the lower half of the face. Your ability to chew is not weakened.

A side benefit is that the cheeks may be highlighted. As you can see below, the results can be quite profound . I just love being able to help people with this problem so easily. Call our office for more information at 215-572-7744 or email us at info@drgenter.com. Also, visit my web site at www.drgenter.com.

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