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7.30.09

Yesterday the FDA approved Sculptra(R)Aesthetic (injectable poly-L-lactic acid) for the correction of shallow to deep nasolabial fold (smile lines) contour deficiencies and other facial wrinkles.  Sculptra was previously approved for restoration and/or correction of the signs of facial fat loss (lipoatrophy) in people with human immunodeficiency virus.  This new approval is for cosmetic use of the product in non-HIV patients.  Dr. Fox and Dr. Schingo are all trained Sculptra providers. 

7.24.09

Many patients ask us about the Lifestyle Lift that is frequently advertised.  The company was recently fined $300,000 by Andrew Como, the NY Attorney General, for publishing fake positive reviews on the internet in an attempt to get more patients.  For full details, check out the article from plasticsurgery.com:

 http://www.plasticsurgerypractice.com/eReport/2009-07-20_02.asp