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Renuvion Maker Submits 510(k) Request for APR Handpiece
Apyx Medical Corp.—developer of Helium Plasma Technology, which is marketed and sold as Renuvion® in the cosmetic surgery market—announces it has submitted a 510(k) premarket notification to the U.S. FDA.
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Fat Grafting Shown to Assist with Facial Volume Correction
Plastic surgery patients experiencing problematic volume loss in their face due to aging may be able to regain a more youthful appearance with the assistance of a fat transfer, according to Michelle Hardaway, MD, FACS, a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon at the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and Laser Center in Farmington, Mich.
Twilight Sedation: 8 Things to Know
Here, the top eight things to know if you’re considering twilight anesthesia for your cosmetic procedure, according to RealSelf.
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FDA Clears Dermapose Access Office-Based Fat Harvesting System
Bimini Health Tech announces it has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its fat harvesting system Dermapose Access, designed to be used in an office with only local anesthesia.
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FDA Warns of Overinflation, Acute Pancreatitis with Certain Intragastric Balloons for Weight Loss
The FDA recently issued a Letter to Health Care Providers detailing risks for hyperinflation and acute pancreatitis observed in post-approval studies for two liquid-filled intragastric balloons indicated for weight loss, both approved in 2015 and manufactured by Apollo Endosurgery.
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Another Use for Kinesiology Tape? PPE Skin Protection
Toronto-based SpiderTech, a manufacturer of Kinesiology tape, suggests its product as a solution for healthcare workers with irritated skin resulting from wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).
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Allurion Files for PMA Submission of Elipse Gastric Balloon
Allurion Technologies is one step closer to having its Elipse gastric balloon enter the U.S. market, Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry reports.
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Blossom Innovations Wins IMCAS’ Innovation of the Year Award
Blossom Innovations LLC announces that its S3Inject platform was awarded the Innovation of the Year Award at the recent 2020 International Master Course on Aging Science (IMCAS) World Congress, held in Paris, France.
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Cypris Medical Achieves ISO Certification
Cypris Medical Inc announces that an extensive independent audit of its quality management system has successfully culminated in an ISO 13485 certification.
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OnLume Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Fluorescence-Guided Surgery Device
OnLume Inc announces that it had received 510(k) clearance from the FDA to market its first product, a fluorescence guided surgery (FGS) system.
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Endonovo Therapeutics Expands SofPulse Sales to Plastic Surgery Centers
Endonovo Therapeutics Inc announces sales of SofPulse units to multiple plastic surgery centers, in a media release.
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Bloodsuckers Find Higher Purpose in Skin Grafts and Plastic Surgery
Regina Leader-Post highlights the use of leeches in various medical procedures, including plastic surgery.
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The Future of Plastic Surgery: Where Are We Going & How Do We Get There
IMC Grupo talks about all the things we expect in the future of plastic surgery.
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What are the Impacts of Technology on Every Day Dermatology Practice?
Nearly 55 percent to 70 percent of the doctors, along with dermatologists, have been inclined to the increasing use of digital tools in the U.S. Still, the adaptation of technology tools also comes with financial, staff, and patient number implications, according to Medical Tech Outlook.
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A New Way to Reconstruct Breasts Inspired By Sewing
Inspired by her sewing experience, Houston Methodist plastic surgeon Aldona Spiegel, MD, invented the FlexHD Pliable PRE, an internal dermal brassiere, to improve post-mastectomy breast reconstructions, according to TMC News.
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New Incision Free Surgical Method Could Eliminate Scars from Plastic Surgery
The new “molecular surgery,” which has potentially wide applications, involves the use of only tiny needles, 3D-printed molds, and electric current to reshape living tissue. Without any need for incisions, it does not come with risk of scarring or lengthy recovery times, Gilmore Health explains.
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Apyx Medical Corporation Receives 510(k) Clearance for the Apyx Plasma/RF Handpiece
Apyx Medical Corporation announces that it received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance to market and sell the Apyx Plasma/RF Handpiece.
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