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Texas Medspa IV Therapy Death: Dangers of Improper Supervision & Safety Protocols
Following a patient's death at Luxe Med Spa, the Texas Medical Board has declared that the spa's medical director Michael Gallagher, M.D. is a continuing threat to public welfare due to the doctor's improper supervision of IV treatments.
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CoverWell's Pay-Per-Procedure Insurance Protects Against Aesthetic Procedures Not Covered by Insurance
CoverWell by Injectsure protects the client, business and practitioner in the event of medical complications from aesthetic procedures not typically covered by health, general liability and malpractice insurance.
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November/December 2023
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6 Latest Treatment Safety Advances for Cosmetic Procedures [Survey Results]
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FDA Issues Draft Guidance for Cosmetics Company Product Registration and Submission
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Softwave Secures CPT Code for Low-Intensity Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy
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FDA Safety Update: Dermal Fillers & Risks of Delayed Inflammation
The FDA recently updated its page on Dermal Fillers (Soft Tissue Fillers), to include the reported risks of delayed onset inflammation near dermal filler treatment sites following viral/bacterial llnesses or infections, vaccinations, or dental procedures.
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6 Ways to Stay Up to Date on the Latest Treatment Regulations [Survey]
91% of our readers say they need to confirm that they have all the latest regulations for the treatments that they offer! Here are six ways you can stay up to date on the latest treatment regulations.
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Should IV Hydration Therapy Providers Self-Regulate After Recent State Requirements?
The additional and more strict requirements imposed by California law have led to a lack of and need for IV-specific compounding pharmacies existing in California.
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Warning for Squamous Cell Carcinoma & Lymphomas in Scar Tissue Around Breast Implants
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an official safety communication informing providers and patients about the reports of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and various lymphomas located in the capsule or scar tissue around breast implants.
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CoverWell Provides Per-Procedure Spa Insurance Offerings
CoverWell is pay-per-procedure insurance that protects the client, the business and its licensed practitioners against the risks of common cosmetic and wellness procedures not covered by health, general liability and malpractice insurance.
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Jeff Cohen, Esq., Discusses “Opening an IV Therapy Clinic” in Podcast Interview
Jeff Cohen, Esq., discusses the emergence of IV Therapy in elective medicine and the need for proper business and legal education that drove him to start the American IV Association (AIVI).
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FDA Issues Warning For Unapproved Mole & Skin Tag Removal Products
Three companies were issued warning letters from the FDA for selling potentially dangerous products to consumers for mole and skin tag removal.
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Florida Medical Board's Action on Brazilian Butt Lifts
The Florida Board of Medicine approved an emergency 90-day order prompted by the increasing number of deaths following this cosmetic surgery in the last five years.
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FDA Flags 12 Companies for Illicit Hydroquinone-containing Skin Brighteners
The products contain the active drug hydroquinone, rendering them unapproved over-the-counter (OTC) drugs rather than cosmetics.
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Helium Plasma Resurfacing
On March 14, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety communication warning against the use of the J-Plasma/Renuvion Helium Plasma Device for aesthetic indications.
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Majority of Laser Surgery Lawsuits Involve Non-Physician Operators
The authors noted that this research is consistent with previous findings in laser surgery litigations between the years of 1985 and 2012.