Collagen-Based Injectables, Everything You Need to Know

by Danielle Grilli

As defined by Wikipedia, Collagen "is the main protein of connective tissue in animals and the most abundant protein in mammals." According to the American Academy of Dermatology,
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Radiesse for a Non-Surgical Nose Job in as Little as 15 Minutes

by Sylvia Coleman
A 15-minute nose job without the cutting? It sounds almost too good to be true. Thanks to Radiesse, an injectable facial filler, patients can get the nose of their dreams in literally minutes. Radiesse, manufactured by BioForm Medical, Inc., is a gel like substance that is made up of calcium hydroxylapatite. Because calcium is a natural mineral found in our bones, it will not cause any allergic reactions and is completely biodegradable says the Cosmetic & Laser Skin Surgery Center of New York. What's more, says Bioform, Radiesse both volumizes and stimulates new collagen growth to provide a fresh layer of soft tissue.
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Medical Spas: How to Make a Safe and Informed Decision

by Mara Levy
Published in a study that analyzes the $5.4 billion US cosmeceutical industry, The Freedonia Group, a leading industrial research company, recently reported that the, "US cosmeceuticals demand will grow 8.5 percent annually, propelled by a stream of new products offering age-defying and other appearance-enhancing benefits." Little surprise then, that the number of Medical Spa locations - in physicians' offices, store fronts, beauty salons, and shopping malls - is growing in pace with Starbucks.
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