Vivant Pharmaceuticals is formulated by a team of researchers led by our formulating consultant James E. Fulton M.D., PhD, the co-developer of Retin-A. Dr. Fulton has developed skin care products for the skin care professional, medical community and global pharmaceutical companies for over forty years. These years of experience have culminated into one patented skin care line, Vivant Pharmaceuticals.
Dr. Fulton is the aestheticians’ biggest advocate. He was the first physician to promote to the medical community using an aesthetician as part of the medical team in the medical office. He had as many as six aestheticians practicing in his office at any one time, and promoted the
idea to the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. He coined the term paramedical aestheticians, organized educational meetings for aestheticians, and still actively teaches Medical Aesthetician courses.
This line offers a wide range of products that will deliver dramatic results to your clients keeping them coming back to you. Along with vitamin A products, we have C&E Serums, Mandelic acid line and potent peptides products.
James E. Fulton Jr., MD, PhD
Accomplishments
1969
Co-develops vitamin A acid for topical treatment of acne with Dr. Albert Kligman and Dr. Gerd Plewig. Formulation subsequently purchased by Johnson & Johnson and marketed as Retin A®
1972
Develops and patents stabilized form of benzoyl peroxide gel for topical acne therapy. 1975 Formulates topical erythromycin, now a prescribed industry standard in the treatment of acne. 1976 Establishes twelve first of their kind acne treatment centers in the United States. 1979 Develops high-speed Dermabrasion technique and special diamond fraise for the correction of acne scars. 1980 Develops first doctor’s line of non-acnegenic moisturizers and sunscreens. 1981 Writes first book, "Dr. Fulton’s Step-by-Step Program for Treating Acne", published by Harper and Rowe. 1990 Pioneer in the technique of fat transfer (liposuction and tissue augmentation by injecting patient’s own fat). 1991
Develops method of skin resurfacing with Ultra-Pulse CO2 Laser 1992
Develops dilution and storage schedules for Botox® 1993
Formulates and patents topical vitamin A propionate gels, which offer more effective and better-sustained results than over-the-counter retinols. 2000
Pioneers minimally invasive face-lift techniques. Adapts and refines the popular “S-Lift” and “M-lift”, to minimize bruising and swelling, allowing for quicker recovery time. 2001
Pioneers use of vicryl suture material to release and soften the nasal labial fold as part of facial rejuvenation. 2002
One of the first dermatologists in the US to utilize Clear Light Laser by Lumenis for treatment of acne in clinical practice.
Writes "Acne Rx", a comprehensive guide to acne and its treatment. 2003
Lectures on "Acne and it’s Management" and Cosmetic Surgery Training in
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Moscow, Russia and Las Vegas, Nevada. 2004
Lectures for the American Society of Aesthetic Mesotherapy on special formulas for reducing cellulite and fat deposits. 2005
Speaker at the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine Annual Congress. Lectures at the Medical Spa Conference, Las Vegas: “New Innovations in Skin Care.” Travels to Singapore for the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine to train physicians on minimally non-invasive techniques for skin rejuvenation.
