Dr. Simon Ourian to Offer Industry Expertise to Medicis

    BEVERLY HILLS, CA, August 04, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation, a leading independent specialty pharmaceutical company based in the U.S., recently invited Dr. Simon Ourian to participate in a meeting of the company's advisory board. Ourian, medical director of Epione Medical Corporation in Beverly Hills, joins an elite group of the world's top physicians selected based on their expertise and reputation as leading injectors.

First launched in 1988, Medicis is a leading manufacturer of branded prescription products in a number of therapeutic and aesthetic categories. The company's products are widely used by physicians and patients and have earned a reputation for their clinical effectiveness, high quality and cosmetic elegance. Medicis' products include Restylane, Dysport, Perlane and Esoterica, among others.

"It is an honor to be invited to participate in Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation's advisory board meeting," said Dr. Ourian. "Medicis consistently brings together industry leaders to discuss new trends and developments and the future of the industry. By leveraging expert insights, the company continues to develop products that resonate with both physicians and patients and maintain brand leadership."

Over the course of his career, Dr. Simon Ourian has demonstrated a commitment to leading-edge medicine and patient care, and is recognized as one of Southern California's leading cosmetic dermatologists and injectors. In 1998, he launched Epione Medical Corporation, and under his leadership it has become one of the most comprehensive, state-of-the-art laser and aesthetic surgery centers of its kind in the world.

Epione Medical Corporation offers a number of treatments for the face, hair, skin, breasts and full body, including facelifts, hair transplants, acne scar removal, laser breast enhancement, lipotherapy and skin injections. The facility uses several Medicis brand products in many of its most popular treatments. Epione also offers several of its own branded techniques and products, including Coolbeam, CoolFrax, Epione Signature Series Eye Cream, Epione Signature Series Restoration Firm and Fade and Epione Full Spectrum Sun Protection, among others.

"I share in the Medicis' Pharmaceutical Corporation's mission to help patients attain a healthy and youthful appearance and positive self-image," said Dr. Ourian. "The award-winning support that Medicis offers physicians empowers us to better serve our patients and to continue to offer them a wide range proven options when considering aesthetic procedures."

For more information about Dr. Simon Ourian or Epione Medical Corporation, visit www.epione.com. Dr. Ourian has appeared in local and national media. He is available for interviews and speaking engagements on cutting-edge surgical and non-surgical aesthetic procedures, industry trends and insights and Epione's trademarked techniques and products.

About Epione Medical Corporation

Epione, located in the heart of Beverly Hills, is one of the most comprehensive, state-of-the-art laser and aesthetic surgery centers of its kind in the world. Epione is designed to offer clients comfort, convenience and privacy. The practice specializes in the most current technology available for skin, hair, and body contouring, and its staff is dedicated to providing our clients with the highest level of personal attention and care. For more information, call Epione at (888) 951-3377 or visit www.epione.com.

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