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FDA Clears Syneron PicoWay Picosecond Laser

The 785 nm wavelength laser is a new form of tattoo removal that has been created for the aesthetic market.

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FDA Clears High Energy Fat Reduction Device from Syneron

UltraShape Power provides a 20% increase from its predecessor and demonstrates a 32% reduction in overall abdominal fat. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance is for non-invasive reduction of abdominal circumference via fat cell destruction.

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The Hot Truth on Ultherapy

In skin care, ultrasound either penetrates or exfoliates. For example, gentle warming by ultrasound can assist ingredient penetration, and exfoliation using water and sound waves can remove dead skin. As the devices have become more sophisticated, so have their uses. One of the most recent innovations, Ulthera, uses ultrasound for skin tightening.

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Combining Topicals and LED for Increased Efficacy

At IECSC Las Vegas, Lightwave is demonstrating how topical skin care can be infused into the skin with light emitting diode (LED) technology.

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Tried and True: Lasers Gone Wild

If anyone is reading this and feels that they do not have the proper knowledge to operate lasers please, get additional training before treating anyone else.

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Getting Rid of Age Spots

As the aging population continues to explode globally, there is a marked increase to retain our youthful appearance and remove any signs of aging from our faces and bodies. Aging spots are one of the most visible signs, and they can be esthetically displeasing to most people.

From left: Robey Taute, London Jane (NV Jets), and Ria Taute (Madame et Monsieur).

In-Flight Spa Body Scupting is Ready for Takeoff

Madame et Monsieur has teamed up with chartered jet company to offer body sculpting treatments on charter flights from Las Vegas, Nevada.

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23 Secrets of the Best Esthetic Practices

Beating all the odds, the esthetic market grew 123% in the last 10 years—right through the recession. Here are the top 23 secrets of what successful practices are doing, so you can do them too.

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Planet Beach Brings Automated Spa to LA

Planet Beach is debuting in Los Angeles with an automated spa menu that includes a red light therapy bed for wrinkles, a meditation system with infrared head and shiatsu chairs, among others.

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Body Smooth: Tackling Body Skin Challenges

Beyond the visual signs of aging, the body is subject to a host of other skin issues from keratosis pilaris to eczema and acne scarring. These issues are something numerous clients struggle with, which may sometimes significantly impact their self-esteem.

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Doctors Find Skin Tightening with Radio Frequency

Radio frequency (RF) can be effective for skin tightening around the eyes and lips with marginal success on the body, according to a panel discussion of doctors at Vegas Cosmetic Surgery 2015.

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Spring Ahead With These FBMW Debuted Products

Face & Body Midwest brought a lot to offer including some of the latest product launches. Missed it? Catch up on some fresh product buzz from the show here.

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Vivace Microneedling Device Gets FDA's OK

As the trend for skin resurfacing continues to grow, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved the Vivace microneedling with radio frequency device.

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Universal Companies Offers 2016 Resource Book

Universal Companies launched its annual catalog, Spa Resource & Equipment Book for 2016 filled with insight on products and solutions.

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Tried and True: Treating the Top 3 Post-Baby Concerns

Due to dramatic hormone fluctuations during and after pregnancy, the skin may show some unwanted changes. Skin conditions such as melasma, stretch marks and varicose veins are of the most common issues that clients want treatments for after pregnancy.

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Yummy Spa Treatments: Chocolate, Pearls and More

What could be more decadent than telling your clients to relax their feet in chocolate or get slathered in crushed freshwater pearls?

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Chicago Spa Defies Gravity with Facial

George the Salon has introduced a new facial that combines microcurrent, radio frequency and light therapy to lift and tone skin. The Anti-Gravity Facial ($225, 60 min.) is said to act like "yoga for the face" using microcurrent to shorten, lengthen, tone, and train the muscles to lift or prevent them from falling.

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Keep Your Cool with Safe Cryotherapy Use

Skin Inc. was able to chat with Kevin Kramer, chief operating officer of US Cryotherapy, to learn about the benefits of cryotherapy in addition to some of the safety precautions.