Press Releases by Industry

2010-05-27 | Although the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of the excimer laser to treat persons over 18 years of age, there really is no upper age limit for LASIK eligibility.

2010-05-27 | Some people who previously did not qualify for LASIK may find that things have changed for them. Their personal eye health may have changed, or advancements in current LASIK procedures may, now, deem them a good candidate.

2010-05-27 | KLAS report examines interventional radiology suites from five vendors.

2010-05-26 | CK, short for conductive keratoplasty, is a safer, although temporary, surgery that uses radio wave energy specifically to induce near-sighted vision.

2010-05-26 | Ultherapy is a new treatment that recently received FDA approval for facial rejuvenation.

2010-05-26 | Before wavefront, diagnosis of lower order aberrations was done using traditional eye examination technology. Diagnosis of higher order aberrations was done using manual calculations. Treatment based on these diagnostics resulted in outcomes that were good, but less accurate and less customized.

2010-05-26 | Obstructive Sleep Apnea is routinely treated with CPAP which is considered the gold standard despite dismal results in patient compliance studies. A new review in Medical Clinics show surgical alternatives have mixed results and low cure rates.

2010-05-23 | A breast lift, or mastopexy, is a procedure designed for women who have sagging breasts, breasts mismatched in size, or breasts that hang too low.

2010-05-23 | The NearVision CK procedure involves applying radio waves to the periphery of the cornea to shrink collagen at its outer edge.

2010-05-21 | BOTOX has been the most popular nonsurgical cosmetic procedure for many years and in 2009 there were about 2.5 million procedures done in the U.S., according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

2010-05-21 | VoxShield is a completely customizable solution to protect industrial computing equipment investments, saving time, resources and money.

2010-05-20 | Plastic Surgery Specialists, with four locations in Eastern Maryland, is the biggest plastic surgery practice in the state. The board-certified plastic surgeons at the practice explain that being bigger actually allows them to offer better patient care.

2010-05-19 | Many women are interested in breast augmentation, but some are worried that it will limit their athletic activities. Dr. Andrew Goldberg and Dr. Mitchel Krieger tell patients that they can increase their breast size and still enjoy exercise.

2010-05-19 | Reflecting reports from the CDC that birth rates among women over 40 are on the rise, Dr. Ellen Mahony is seeing more women in their 40s and 50s for "mommy makeover" surgery. She discusses special considerations for their cosmetic enhancement.

2010-05-18 | As the worldwide economy struggles to recover from financial recessions in recent years, hospital and clinic budgets have been sharply reduced and as a result, creative solutions have to be found to maintain equipment standards.

2010-05-15 | On May 20, Dr. Jeremy Benedetti is joining forces with MENTOR breast implant representatives to give patients a fun way to learn about their breast enhancement options. The complimentary event will allow patients to try on different size implants.

2010-05-15 | During these tough economic times, many people are trying to save money, but Dr. Michael Chiaramonte wants to remind them that their health should come first. So he's matching advertised prices for breast augmentation in the DC area this spring.

2010-05-14 | A ruptured or leaking implant should be replaced right away or it can cause serious health problems.

2010-05-14 | With recent warning letters issued to practices offering Lipodissolve, a liposuction alternative, Sacramento plastic surgeon Dr. Scott Green is reminding patients that there are still many safe and effective liposuction methods available.

2010-05-14 | Dr. Jason Lichten performs reconstructive surgery for breast cancer survivors. Passionate about finding a cure for a disease that has affected so many women, his practice has formed a fundraising team for the Race for the Cure on May 15.