Welcome to the our Aesthetic Medicine news roundup, 5 November 2021.
News Roundup
Reaction to dermal filler following COVID-19 vaccination
To the Editor: During the ongoing COVID-19 vaccination campaign, there have been various cutaneous reactions reported in both clinical trial and post-trial data.1-3 We recently encountered a remarkable clinical case of a cutaneous reaction after COVID-19 vaccination associated with dermal filler.
FDA tightens rules for breast implants, after deaths and years of scrutiny over health risks
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is making it harder for pharmaceutical companies and plastic surgeons to hide the risks of breast implants from patients.
Auckland Botox services open as hairdressers stay closed
As Aucklanders watch the vaccination rate tick up towards easing restrictions, jabs of another kind are also on offer in the locked down city: Botox. The cosmetic injections are available under level 3, while other close contact businesses like hairdressers and retailers being unable to operate.
Videos show ‘dangerous’ practices in Daniel Lanzer’s cosmetic surgery clinics, plastic surgeons say
A litany of practices at the clinics of Australia’s biggest celebrity cosmetic surgeon have been described by plastic surgeons as “dangerous” and “staggering”.
Cosmetic surgeon Daniel Lanzer agrees to stop practising medicine, days after Four Corners investigation
Controversial cosmetic surgeon Daniel Lanzer has given a legally enforceable undertaking to stop practising medicine in Australia in the wake of a joint Four Corners investigation with the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age.
Patients must come first: regulate cosmetic surgeons like any other doctor
More than half a million Australians undergo cosmetic surgery each year, with more procedures per person here than in the United States. As much of the country exits lockdown, a vast bulk of that work is likely to take place in the next few months.
Lawmaker Disciplined for Performing Plastic Surgery During Video Call Legislative Meetings
A lawmaker is facing disciplinary action after she attended two legislative meetings via video call while also performing surgery.
Legendary Indian cricketer Kapil Dev inaugurated India’s first medicine dispensing machine in Pal, Surat
Surat (Gurajat, Inia), Dava India’s first ATM, a self-dispensing medicine vending machine, will provie customers with 24-hour access to Over-The-Counter medications.
Bausch Health set for two IPOs in the coming months; Q3 profit increases to US$188M
LAVAL, Que. – Bausch Health Companies Inc. says the initial public offering of its aesthetic medical device business could come as early as next month followed soon after by the IPO of its eyecare business.
Merz Aesthetics kicks off business accelerator programme with Aesthetic Entrepreneurs
Merz Aesthetics announces collaboration with Aesthetic Entrepreneurs to kick off the business accelerator programme.
Cosmetic Surgery Credentialing Board Holds 2020 and 2021 Exams Virtually
The American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (ABCS) held its annual new member certifying exam virtually for the second year in a row.
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