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Research proves showing before and after photos boosts patient satisfaction
Recently two physicians, Nebahat Demet Akpolat, M.D. and Sezin Unlu, M.D., set out to examine the effect of showing (versus not showing) pre-procedure and post-procedure photos to aesthetic patients at their follow up appointments. They found that the patient’s satisfaction with outcomes was greatly impacted by whether the photos were shown. The study concluded that…
Read Full PostMurder charges expose underground butt sculpt injections crime ring
It has all the makings of a highly-acclaimed docudrama…celebrity, utter shock…and death. And to think the story revolves around body contouring, butt sculpt injections specifically. After the news became public, nearly as many as 100 people have come forward claiming they or a loved one have been harmed, according to LAPD Deputy Chief Alan…
Read Full PostCould this discovery alter the future of the body contouring business?
Breaking news! Scientists at the University of Texas’ Southwestern Medical Center announced they have found a way to genetically alter fat cells to burn calories and to stop storing fat. Success so far is with mice, not with humans…yet. Human petri dish experiments are currently underway. Incredible news! But could the ability to genetically alter…
Read Full PostSupermodel files lawsuit alleging harm caused by Coolsculpting treatments
One of the most all-time successful supermodels, Linda Evangelista, announced in a September 2021, Instagram post that she was “brutally disfigured” and harm caused by Coolsculpting treatments she underwent in 2015 and 2016. She wrote, “to my followers who have wondered why I have not been working while my peers’ careers have been thriving, the…
Read Full PostCartessa Aesthetics launches ‘Physiq,’ newest EMS body contouring multi-modality device
Cartessa Aesthetics recently launched its newest device, Physiq, answering consumer demand for advancement in body treatments. Physiq is a novel, dual-modality system that offers deep heat to target tissue and electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) to re-educate muscle – all from one device and in one session. An incredibly versatile device, Physiq’s four applicators can…
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