Zeltiq CoolSculpting “Fat Freezing” Technique Demonstrated on The Doctors TV
Dr. Ringler has recently brought CoolSculpting to Grand Rapids, which was featured last week on The Doctors television...
View MoreZeltiq CoolSculpting as seen on Dr. Oz – Now Available in Grand Rapids
We have brought the Zeltiq CoolSculpting technology to Grand Rapids and are excited to announce that CoolSculpting will be showcased this week on two national programs: The Dr. Oz Show featuring CoolSculpting aired on Tuesday, October 19 with Dr. Matthew Avram discussing the science of Cryolipolysis, and followed by Dr. Elizabeth Tanzi doing the...
View MoreBotox Migraine Treatment Now Cleared by FDA
The Food and Drug Administration announced approval for Botox to be used as a treatment for chronic migraine headaches. With this new application, therapeutic treatments with Botox may begin to surpass the number of cosmetic treatments. People suffering from chronic migraines regularly experience an intense throbbing pain in one area of the head,...
View MoreSkin Care and Beauty Products: A Necessity or Luxury?
Today’s consumer of beauty products considers them to be a necessity, not a luxury, according to an online survey by About.com. The 2010 Beauty Study, conducted in August, explores consumer behavior as it relates to the advertising and purchasing of beauty products. Why do consumers choose a specific beauty brand? What type of advertisement do...
View MorePlastic Surgeons Gather This Weekend for Annual Scientific Meeting
Friday will kick off the annual scientific meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Held in Toronto, Ontario, the October 1-5 conference will be attended by plastic surgeonsand physicians from all around the world. Presentations will focus on the hottest plastic surgery topics, technologies and current research. Attendance could...
View MoreCosmetic Surgery Market May Nearly Double By 2017
By 2017, the market for cosmetic surgery, aesthetic services, and laser treatments may exceed 3 billion dollars in revenue, according to medical research firm iData Research. Fueled by the introduction of new botulinum toxin drugs, facial fillers, laser treatments and light based aesthetic treatments, the market could nearly double in size within...
View MoreDoes Laser Liposuction Really Tighten the Skin?
New technologies in liposuction are being developed continually, creating more choices for patients and more effective tools for plastic surgeons. One of these recent developments is laser-assisted liposuction, a body slimming technique that liquefies fat prior to removal. The main benefits touted for the procedure include greater precision and...
View MoreBody-Jet Liposuction Adds to Body Slimming Options at Dr. Ringler’s Office
Dr. Ringler is the first board certified plastic surgeon in Michigan to be able to offer Body-Jet to his patients as an alternative to traditional liposuction or laser liposuction. Body-Jet is a new water assisted liposuction treatment, recently approved by the FDA, for removing unwanted areas of fat that do not respond to diet and exercise....
View MoreInternational Survey Shows Global Aesthetic Surgery Trends
The first international survey of plastic surgeons has been completed, providing data on the worldwide number of cosmetic procedures performed by board certified plastic surgeons. Thanks to the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, we can now better understand the growth of this medical specialty. Liposuction surpassed all other...
View MoreReality TV Affects Attitudes About Cosmetic Surgery
At Rutgers University, professors of psychology found correlations between interest in aesthetic surgery and viewing of “surgical makeover” reality TV shows. According to results of their research, people who watch these reality shows are more likely to be interested in changing their appearance through plastic surgery. In one study, the...
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