You may have noticed that I have not blogged lately.  I am working on several time consuming issues including my genetic research to look for the genes related to skin aging and skin appearance.  I apologize!  Here are updates

1.      You may already know that at the University of Miami we did the research that led to the approval of Botox by the FDA.  We were also involved for 3 years in the Reloxin trials.  The FDA approved Reloxin but the name was changed back to its original  name Dysport.  Why did the FDA make Medicis call it Dysport instead of Reloxin?  I do not really know but I have heard that it was the fastest way to get the FDA to approve it.  Dysport is the name used in Brazil and Europe.  Dr Erica Montiero in Brazil who is a blogger on this site can tell you more about Dysport.  She has used it for years.  As I mentioned, we did the research trials on Dysport that led to its recent approval for the treatment of wrinkles.  I have been swamped with media requests since its approval.  I am not yet sure when it will be available in your dermatologist’s office.

2.      I have not had any time at all to answer questions on the Miami Herald site.  Frankly- people were asking 5-6 questions each and I was getting so many that I could not keep up.  That model is not going to work for me so I will no longer be answering questions on that site.  I am sorry.  I have so many responsibilities with 2 kids, a busy cosmetic dermatology practice, administration responsibilities for the University of Miami Cosmetic Medicine and Research Institute that I run, training my monthly international cosmetic dermatology fellows and dermatology, ENT, plastic surgery and ophthalmology residents, and spearheading the genetic research, and the launch of my new book, that I just had to give something up.

3.       I am again adding features to this site.  Please let me know any suggestions you have.  I have many great ideas and am working on implementing them now.

4.      The first research trials that were performed with the newly launched “Virtual trial facility” were a huge hit. It was difficult to set up that software but it ran smoothly.  Thanks to those of you who participated.  I hope you enjoyed the free products.  More surveys are coming so sign up under the surveys tag if you are interested in testing skin care products.

5.      Please send me newsletter topic ideas.  I am running out of fresh ideas.

6.      Have a great week!

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