In this era of direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical company advertising and promotion, this is not so surprising. The current preoccupation with anti-aging formulas and cosmetic surgery has propelled the popularity of these two bio-chemicals. Riding on the heels of Botox for cosmetic use, hyaluronic acid, such as Restylane and Juvederm, has allowed doctors and other healthcare practitioners
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No Comments » Juvederm® and other dermal fillers typically come in syringes. 1 syringe holds 0.8 cc of Juvederm®. When I inject various folds of the face and body, I usually think in terms of syringes- how many does my patient need to fill the area to his/ her satisfaction? Juvederm® is injected into folds of the face
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What are the laser hair removal methods? a) Ultimate Light or Pulsed Light (IPL): Ultimate Light creates the greatest number of laser colors including, red, green, yellow, and infrared. Ultimate Light Laser Treatment works on almost all skin colors and hair colors and is relatively painless b) Diode Laser: The Diode Laser has a relatively
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In late April of 2009 Dysport, a new drug for the treatment of wrinkles and excessive sweating, gained FDA approval. Dysport, which is derived from the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, was originally used to treat far more serious conditions. It was used to treat problems with the neck’s alignment, muscle spasms, and even cerebral palsy. But
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Both Dysport® and BOTOX® are botulinum toxin A products that relax overactive muscles to improve facial aesthetics. But just because these products share a category does not mean they are equivalent. In fact, it’s important to note that they are not equivalent and the FDA does not consider them to be so. To be considered
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In today’s looks-obsessed society, looking good is equated with feeling good and being good. Celebrities are looked up to and imitated, and sometimes simply because their clear skin and ever-stylish hair can make them appear more professional and reliable than the CEO who has no time to put on makeup or comb his or her
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First introduced by Cynosure in 2006, Smartlipo is an alternative to the traditional liposuction technique as it uses a highly efficient process associated with very low pains. It uses a smaller instruments and specialized technology to get rid of fats cells and to contour and reshape parts of the body such as the abdomen, thighs,
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It may sound like an unusual name, but the Fraxel laser treatments effectively reduce a variety of skin flaws and signs of aging. The principle behind the technique is fairly simple. The laser treatments use heat to repair damaged skin in each area needing attention. It is done spot by spot until all areas are
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Fraxel Repair laser treatment uses a high-intensity carbon dioxide (CO2) laser to treat skin. But unlike other ablative procedures, it uses fractional technology to achieve cosmetic results while lessening recovery time. Fraxel repair treatment uses thousands of microscopic laser columns to penetrate deep into the skin and remove old, damaged skin cells. This stimulates the
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Back then, a tattoo was meant to stay on the skin permanently. Nowadays, one can easily get his or her tattoo removed without any problem, using the laser tattoo removal. This is done by utilizing laser to help break up the specks of ink that are washed by the body away. The effectiveness of the
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