Bariatrics Decline as hCG for Weight Loss Explodes


Las Vegas, NV, May 11, 2011 -- The IAPAM predicts strong growth in hCG for weight loss, supported by recent 1Q results published by Allergan, the makers of Botox. Physicians who incorporate hCG and other medically supervised weight management programs into their practices, will reap significant fiscal reward in 2011. The IAPAM’s goal is to provide industry-leading education for physicians by offering the field's most comprehensive Physician hCG Training.

"Adult obesity is continuing its relentless rise, according to a new analysis of government statistics....with two thirds of Americans are now either overweight (defined as a body-mass index (BMI) of 25 or higher) or obese (A 30-plus BMI)," reports Maia Szalavitz for MSN Health & Fitness. To address this "growing" market, more and more physicians are adding medical weight management services to their practices, and by far, the most popular option among consumers (since being showcased on the Dr. Oz Show in February 2011) is medically supervised diet programs, specifically hCG for weight loss.

Allergan's Chairman and CEO David Pyott noted that, "Regarding the obesity intervention line, Q1 sales decreased 14.9% in dollars and 16.0% in local currencies. Overall, bariatric procedures in the U.S. market per our market research declined 12% in the first quarter year-over-year. In the U.S., we continue to suffer from lack of access for patients to LAP-BAND even if coverage in principle is available to members of commercial insurance plans. High co-pays and necessity to demonstrate failure and medically supervised diet and exercise programs are real barriers," laments Pyott.

IAPAM's hCG Training Helps Physicians Capture this Obesity Market

Jeff Russell, Executive Director of the IAPAM (http://www.iapam.com), offers his analysis on the growth of hCG for weight loss. "Demand for hCG for weight loss has exploded through the showcasing of hCG in the media, as evidenced in the Dr. Oz Show program of February 22, 2011. Physicians expertly trained in the clinical and business aspects of adding hCG weight loss programs to their practices, are assured of satisfied patients, and the successful growth of their healthcare businesses."

To support physicians in finding expert hCG training, the IAPAM offers its Physician hCG training program (http://www.aestheticmedicinesymposium.com/physician-hcg-weight-loss-training) for doctors and other healthcare professionals. “Our Medical Weight Management with hCG has garnered great praise from the physicians who have attended,” shares Russell. He also sees the benefits in offering complementary medical weight management and aesthetic medicine treatments to patients. "The next breakthrough will be in laser assisted lipolysis. Laser liposuction paired with hCG for medical weight management will be a key growth area for physicians in 2011."

The IAPAM has trained over 400 physicians and their staff on how to safely offer hCG to their patients, and over 7,000 patients have successfully lost weight on hCG, using the IAPAM's exclusive hCG Protocol (based on Dr. Simeons manuscript, Pounds and Inches).

Physicians Rave about the IAPAM's hCG Training

Physicians who have attended the IAPAM's hCG training testify to the comprehensiveness of the program. The one year of practice support, including access to the hCG Question and Answer Expert Forum and the IAPAM's hCG Protocol Patient Guidebook, definitely make the IAPAM's hCG Training different than the others. “I learned how to add a successful hCG program to my practice ..... I actually [received all] the tools to get started. Wonderful, motivating, informative, specific, intellectual. The best seminar I have attended," says a physician from Maryland after completing the IAPAM's hCG training.

To capture this market growth, register for an upcoming Physician hCG training session. Contact the IAPAM at 1-800-219-5108 ext. 704, or visit http://www.aestheticmedicinesymposium.com/physician-hcg-weight-loss-training.

About the IAPAM: The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM)

The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine is a voluntary global association of physicians and supporters, which sets standards for the aesthetic medical profession worldwide. The goal of the association is to offer education, ethical standards, credentialing, and member benefits to members around the globe. IAPAM membership is open to all licensed medical doctors (MDs), doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs), physicians assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs). The IAPAM offers aesthetic medicine and hCG medical weight management programs, including: Botox training, medical aesthetic training, laser training, physician hCG training, and aesthetic practice business training. Additional information about the association can be accessed through the IAPAM’s website (http://www.iapam.com) or by contacting:

Jeff Russell, Executive-Director
International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM)
1-800-219-5108 ext. 708

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Physicians Take Advantage of Botox Growth with IAPAM's Symposium with Botox Training

The IAPAM predicts strong growth in botox and dermal filler services in 2011, supported by recent results published by Allergan, the makers of Botox. Physicians who incorporate these procedures into their practices, will reap significant reward in 2011. The IAPAM’s goal is to provide industry-leading education for physicians by offering the field’s most comprehensive, hands-on, aesthetic training, including: the Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with Botox Training, The IAPAM’s Exclusive Physician hCG Training, Botox Training, Dermal Filler Training, Advanced Filler Training, and Chemical Peel Training.

Las Vegas, NV, May 11, 2011 -- The IAPAM’s Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with Botox Training (http://www.aestheticmedicinesymposium.com) trains physicians on how to profitably add aesthetic medicine procedures, from botox to physician-directed skin care, to their practices. The Symposium with Botox Training covers all of the ASPS’s Top 5 Minimally Invasive Procedures:

- Botox (5,379,360)
- Soft Tissue Fillers (1,773,328)
- Chemical Peel (1,114,865)
- Laser hair removal (937,602)
- Microdermabrasion (824,706)

The profitability of adding these procedures to a practice is supported by Allergan’s recently announced 1Q 2011 results. Botox enjoyed strong growth, “increasing 10.1% in dollars and 8.7% in local currencies versus the prior year, with good growth stemming from both the therapeutic and aesthetic businesses,” shared Chairman and CEO of Allergan, Inc., David Pyott. “Regarding BOTOX Cosmetic, we are pleased that the U.S. market seems to be growing around the mid-teens in units….[and] we estimate that in Q4 2010, that we enjoyed approximately worldwide 80% market share of the total neuromodulator market.”

Spectacular Growth in Facial Aesthetics Market

This demand translated to a “spectacular” 48.5% growth, in the entire facial aesthetics market. Coupled with the demand for Botox, Pyott commented that “it would seem that the dermal filler market is growing very strongly worldwide with more consumers entering the market given the comfort of the latest generation of lidocaine-containing hyaluronic acid products and more syringes being used per face. At the leading medical conventions around the world, there are increasing numbers of papers and symposia on the use of dermal fillers, especially for volumizing.”

IAPAM’s Symposium with Botox Training Helps Physicians Capture this Market

Jeff Russell, Executive Director of the IAPAM (http://www.iapam.com), offers his analysis on the Allergan results. “As supported by the first quarter successes of Allergan’s suite of aesthetic medicine products: Botox, Juvederm and Latisse, it appears that people are putting more invasive procedures like facelifts on hold. Such cosmetic surgical options are down 28.9%. Conversely, more economical ‘liquid facelifts,’ using botulinum toxin products (Botox & Dysport) and dermal fillers (Juvederm, Restylane, and Perlane), have grown significantly in popularity,” reflects Russell.

To assist physicians, “the IAPAM’s Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with Botox Training, has garnered great praise from the physicians who have attended,” shares Russell. He also sees the benefits in offering complementary medical weight management (hCG for weight loss) and aesthetic medicine treatments to patients.

To capture this market growth, over 800 physicians, as well as their accompanying medspa managers, registered nurses, and assistants, have attended the IAPAM’s training programs. To register for an upcoming training session, please contact the IAPAM, at 1-800-219-5108 ext. 704, or visit http://www.iapam.com or http://www.aestheticmedicinesymposium.com.

Botox and Juvederm are trademarks of Allergan, Inc. Dysport, Restylane, and Perlane are trademarks of Medicis, Inc.

About the IAPAM: The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM)

The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine is a voluntary global association of physicians and supporters, which sets standards for the aesthetic medical profession worldwide. The goal of the association is to offer education, ethical standards, credentialing, and member benefits to members around the globe. IAPAM membership is open to all licensed medical doctors (MDs), doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs), physicians assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs). The IAPAM offers aesthetic medicine and hCG medical weight management programs, including: Botox training, medical aesthetic training, laser training, physician hCG training, and aesthetic practice business training. Additional information about the association can be accessed through the IAPAM’s website (http://www.iapam.com) or by contacting:

Jeff Russell, Executive-Director
International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM)
1-800-219-5108 ext. 708

Websites:

Spice up your room with wall decals from Cols Decals UK


Lancashire, UK, May 11, 2011 -- When it comes time to redecorate a room, many people are overwhelmed by the endless choices they face. One option for changing the style of a room is to use wall decals. Wall decals are graphics that are printed on self adhesive paper and because of this are more frequently being referred to as wall stickers. They work great if you want to give a room a new look, but don't want to spend days remodelling your room.

Wall Graphics

There are many high quality designs to choose from on our website, with the most popular design categories being alphabet stickers, animal stickers, baby stickers, boys stickers, butterfly stickers, children’s stickers, dinosaur stickers, fairy stickers, space stickers, football stickers, girls stickers, nursery stickers, princess stickers, safari stickers, and flower wall stickers.

Wall decals are a great choice for many reasons. Since they are printed on self-adhesive paper, all you need to do to install the sticker is to peel the graphic off of the backing and place it onto your surface of choice - it really is that simple.

Our stickers work best on clean, dry interior walls, but will also adhere to wood and glass surfaces. At the most, you may need a pencil and a tape measure to make sure the sticker is positioned the way you want and level. Our stickers’ adhesive is usually removable; therefore, it will not leave any residue behind if you decide to change the placement of the graphic.

Wall stickers are a fantastic choice for when decorating for the simple reason they can be designed specifically for the individual in mind. This makes every graphic unique to its owner, and is a perfect way to add character to any room, and with piece of mind that all our decals are waterproof and scratch resistant and can be cleaned very easily with a damp cloth.

Bringing you modern wall graphics at competitive prices which are guaranteed to satisfy every customer.

Our team only chooses only the best products available, products that give you the ‘wow’ factor. Our vinyl designs give the appearance that they have been painted (much like stencilling). Cols Decals UK wall decals are plotted for its outline, thus they neither have a border nor a background colour. Cols Decals UK adhesive wall decals hold on almost all smooth surfaces for example plastered painted walls, doors, glass, furniture and tiles.

They are also suitable for your bathroom and last over 5 years positioned outdoors in all types of weather. For long-lasting delight from your wall decals, we recommend that the surface onto which you want to attach your decal has the following criteria:

Free of dust and grease
Smooth
Free of silicone and oil-based paints (eg. latex paint)
There is no latex residue.

Also, if the surface has been freshly painted we recommend that you wait at least four weeks for the paint to cure completely before you position your decal!

Otherwise simply receive your wall sticker and apply within minutes. Easy to follow instructions are supplied with all purchases and all our items are shipped in a postal tube for safe handling, and smaller items will be shipped in a card backed envelope. We aim to ship within 3 working days from cleared payment.

So why not order your decals, stickers and wall art from our website. All payments are made through our secure, verified payment gateway.

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Mr. Colin Halpin
Cols Decals UK
2 Ash Road, Coppull
Lancashire, UK
Tel: +44 (0) 1257 792562