A4M Speakers Announced
The American Academy of Antiaging Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, and Boca Raton, Florida, presents the First Annual Iberian Congress on Antiaging Medicine and Biomedical Technologies. Dr. Ivo Pitanguy—a world-renowned plastic and reconstructive surgeon—will deliver the opening keynote address. The congress will be held on May 29-31, 2008 in Estoril, Portugal. Additionally, Michael Colgan, PhD, CCN, will present a paper, “Nutritional Manipulation Alters Gene Expression,” and a workshop, “Inhibition of the Progressive Brain Damage of Usual Aging which Culminates in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases.” Colgan is a scientific expert on the inhibition of aging.

For more information, call 561.997.0112 or visit worldhealth.net.
 
 
Remergent Distribution Extended
AGI Dermatics, Freeport, New York, announces new global distribution of the Remergent brand into Israel. Israel will be added to the new network of distributors providing sales and service to the United Kingdom, Norway, Turkey, India, South Korea, Hong Kong and Puerto Rico. “The Remergent brand is a perfect match to our vision and mission—innovative, cutting edge products...it is a model for all companies that we want to represent,” said Oded Gazit, joint managing director of Amos Gazit, Remergent’s Israel distributor.

For more information, call 800.590.4244 or visit agiderm.com or remergent.com.
 
 
Clinical Trial Results Released for Epionce
A human clinical data trial conducted by Stephans and Associates has documented a statistically significant superiority of the Epionce Renewal Facial Lotion from Episciences over Obagi C Serum 20, Nov III and Grafa Chitoshield against UVB-induced erythema and edema. “We are very pleased with the results from this most recent study, as it shows once again the efficacy of our product line,” said Dr. Carl Thornfeldt, CEO and founder of Boise, Idaho-based Episciences.

For more information, call 866.374.6623 or visit epionce.com.
 
 
Colorescience Appoints Executive
Colorescience, Dana Point, California, announced the appointment of Curtis Cluff as president and COO. “I am pleased to have Curtis join Colorescience in this key role,” said CEO and founder Diane Ranger, “His broad experience and proven track record will be valuable assets at this critical stage in our development.” Cluff is a CPA whose previous experience includes senior positions at Obagi Medical Products, Beyond Corp. and Merisel.

For more information, call 866.426.5673 or visit colorescience.com.
 
 
Medicis and Revance Announce Collaboration
Medicis, Scottsdale, Arizona, and Revance Therapeutics, Mountain View, California, announced that Medicis will make an equity investment in Revance and purchase an option to acquire Revance or to license exclusively in North America Revance’s topical botulinum toxin type A product currently under clinical development. Jonah Shacknai, chairman and CEO of Medicis, notes, “We believe the application of botulinum toxin type A without an injection could dramatically expand the usage of the treatment, and expand the market even more rapidly than it is growing today.”

For more information, call 602.808.8800 or visit medicis.com; or call 650.230.4500 or visit revance.com.
 
 
L’Oréal and Light BioScience Sign Agreement
Paris-based L’Oréal and Light BioScience, Virginia Beach, Virginia, signed a scientific collaboration agreement to develop skincare devices using Light BioScience’s proprietary skin rejuvenation technology. The agreement also provides for future worldwide marketing by L’Oréal of professional devices already developed by Light BioScience. Jean-Francois Grollier, L’Oréal’s executive vice president of research and development, said: “We have decided to pool our in-depth knowledge of skin and Light BioScience’s unique expertise in photomodulation to offer consumers a new and complementary approach to skincare.”

For more information, 33.0.147567671 (International Corporate Press Office) or visit loreal.com; or call 888.647.6219 or visit lightbioscience.com.
 
 
IRIDEX Announces New CFO
IRIDEX, Mountain View, California, announced James H. Mackaness as the new Chief Financial Officer. Prior to this appointment, Mackaness was CFO and vice president of finance for NextHop Technologies and InfoGear Technology. He is a chartered accountant and member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales, and has a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from the University of Warwick, England. “Jim will be a great addition to IRIDEX,” noted Theodore A. Boutacoff, president and CEO. “He will provide a good balance of solid accounting & financial controls expertise with an understanding of what is required to optimize operational performance.”

For more information, call 800.388.4747 or visit iridex.com.
 
 
Universal Companies Hires National Sales Manager
Universal Companies, Abingdon, Virginia, announced that Debra Vittone has joined its management staff as national sales manager. Vittone has 25 years of experience in the prestige beauty industry, and has worked with Lancôme Paris Cosmetics, Guerlain Paris, Cosmopolitan Cosmetics, and, most recently, PUIG Prestige Beauty. Marti Morenings, Universal Companies’ founder and CEO, stated, “I’m very excited about Debra coming on board. She is experienced and enthusiastic, and welcoming her to our company is yet another example of our dedication to continuing to be the ‘Ultimate Source for Spas.’”

For more information, call 800.558.5571 or visit universalcompanies.com.
 

Jan Marini Launches New Logo
Jan Marini Skin Research, San Jose, California, has launched a new corporate look that includes an updated logo. “When I started my business 13 years ago, our primary focus was in supporting our customers and developing truly remarkable technologies,” said CEO, founder and president Jan Marini. “The new branding ‘facelift’ will give our company a current and high impact presence in the marketplace.” The new branding will rollout throughout 2008, beginning with internal documents and marketing materials, followed by display ads and product label designs, and eventually new packaging.

For more information, call 800.347.2223 or visit janmarini.com.

Aesthetic Technologies Announces Partnership Agreement
Aesthetic Technologies, Golden, Colorado, announced it has signed a contract to provide microdermabrasion equipment to the cosmetic surgery industry through Cosmetrex, a group purchasing organization uniquely focused on cosmetic surgeons and their practices. Alison Shaya, president of Aesthetic Technologies, notes, “It’s rewarding that Cosmetrex recognizes the value the Parisian Peel name brings to their unique distribution process.” Under terms of the agreement, Cosmetrex members will have access to Aesthetic Technologies’ Parisian Peel Medical Microdermabrasion equipment, supplies and services through its strategic supply chain.

For more information, call 800.262.4412 or visit parisianpeel.com.

 
Murad Hires Sales Executive
Murad, El Segundo, California, announces the appointment of Jean Runel as its vice president of international sales. Runel received his undergraduate degree from Dauphine University in Paris, France, and has a masters degree in international relations from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. Previously, Runel held executive positions at Dermanew, Sebastian Int’l and L’Oréal.

For more information, call 800.33.MURAD or visit murad.com.


Lucid Announces Staff Appointments
Lucid, Rochester, New York, announces the appointment of Kenneth Centola as imaging specialist and Christian Costa as applications engineer. “With the addition of Ken and Christian to the Lucid team, we are further raising the bar on our service offering,” said John Nugent, vice president of global sales and marketing for Lucid.

For more information, call 585.239.9800 or visit lucid-tech.com.
 
 
Expanded Roles for Leaders at La Roche-Posay
In January 2008, La Roche-Posay announced the promotions of two key members of its U.S. operations team. Yannick Raynaud assumed the role of vice president/general manager and Gene Colón was promoted to assistant vice president of medical and media relations. In her new role, Raynaud will lead both the marketing and sales organizations for the brand. She has been a part of the L’Oréal team for nine years, with time spent working on the Maybelline brand in Venezuela and Brazil, and the hair color and skincare divisions of Garnier Brazil before joining the La Roche-Posay team in France. Colón came to L’Oréal in 1994 via the acquisition of Biomedic, and during his tenure has amassed substantial experience in fostering strong relationships with key opinion leaders in the dermatology and plastic surgery specialties.

Events

2008

April 2-6
American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery (ASLMS) Annual Meeting,
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, Kissimmee, FL.
Contact: ASLMS, 715.845.9283; aslms.org.

April 13-14
The International Congress of Esthetics & Spa, Arlington Convention Center, Arlington, TX.
Contact: Christele de La Haye, 305.443.2322; lneonline.com.

April 27-29
International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference,
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York, NY.
Contact: Shelby Swanson, 218.279.8871; iecsc.com.

May 1-7
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) Annual Meeting,
San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA,
Linda Stanton, 562.799.2356, surgery.org.

May 17-19
The International Congress of Esthetics & Spa,
Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, FL,
Christele de La Haye, 305.443.2322, lneonline.com.

June 7-8
17th National Coalition of Estheticians, Manufacturers,

Distributors & Associations (NCEA) Meeting,
Albuquerque, NM,
Suzanne S. Warfield, 201.670.4100, ncea.tv.

June 18-22
Multispecialty Foundation for Facial Aesthetic Surgical Excellence,
Bellagio Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV,
S. Randolph Waldman, MD, 877.673.3273, multispecialtyfoundation.org.

June 28-30
International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference,

Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV,

Susan Borkowski, 212.895.8234, iecsc.com.

August 13-17
American Dermatological Association (ADA) 127th Annual Meeting,
Grove Park Inn, Asheville, NC,
954.452.1113, amer-derm-assn.org.

August 16-18
Face & Body Spa and Healthy Aging Conference and Expo,
Moscone Center North, San Francisco, CA,
Maureen Ckuj, 630.344.6059, faceandbody.com.

September 20-22
The International Congress of Esthetics & Spa,
Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach, CA,
Christele de La Haye, 305.443.2322, lneonline.com.

September 20-22
Medical Spa Expo & Conference,
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York, NY,
Eileen Baird, 203.840.4800, medispaexpo.com.

October 4-8
International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference,
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL,
Susan Borkowski, 212.895.8234, iecsc.com.