Dr. Rhys Branman's Cosmetic Surgery Blog

New Poll: What Do You Think of the “Botax”?

December 1, 2009 - Rhys Branman, MD

The proposed cosmetic surgery tax would add a 5 percent charge to any procedure performed by a medical professional that isn't necessary to alleviate a deformity arising from trauma, disease, or congenital abnormality. Many have called it discriminatory (because women predominantly purchase these services), arbitrary, and an "auditing nightmare."  We're curious about what patients think. <br /> <a href="http://answers.polldaddy.com/poll/2324210/" mce_href="http://answers.polldaddy.com/poll/2324210/">What's your opinion about the proposed tax on cosmetic procedures?</a><span style="font-size:9px;" mce_style="font-size:9px;">(<a href="http://www.polldaddy.com" mce_href="http://www.polldaddy.com">poll</a>)</span><br />

Botox and Dysport Both Doing Well in Competitive Market

November 5, 2009 - Rhys Branman, MD

Allergan and Medicis are showing increased profits this quarter, and analysts are partially attributing the growth to third quarter BOTOX® and Dysport® sales. According to CNN Money , revenues for Dysport® manufacturer Medicis last quarter are 30 percent above last year’s figures.  "We are encouraged by the positive physician and patient response to DYSPORT” said Medicis CEO Jonah Shacknai. While other products may have played a role, Dysport® sales were a major factor.  Yet, the new drug still didn’t manage to hurt sales of BOTOX®, the only competitor on the market right now. Aided by a 3 percent increase in...

An Easy Way to Find Effective Skin Care Products

October 30, 2009 - Rhys Branman, MD

The retail market for skincare products has been overflowing for as long as I can remember, but unfortunately the majority of brands out there don't deliver great results. What's available at the drug store, cosmetics counter, or beauty salon is often a poor substitute for the medical grade skin care products available from a cosmetic surgeon. What's the difference? pH - the level of acid present - is the crucial difference between over-the-counter skincare products and those you’ll find from a doctor. Here’s a quick reference for you. pH of 1-2 = high strength acid pH of 3- 4 =...

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