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Skin Aging & Deep. – Pt. 1
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
Skin Aging & Deep. – Pt. 3
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009Neck Lift Jowl Line.
Saturday, July 18th, 2009SCULPTRA – Definition, How it works, side effects, & more…
Tuesday, July 14th, 2009
Sculptra
Sculptra® (marketed outside the United States as New-fill) is an injectable compound of poly-L lactic acid gel. A synthetic polymer, Sculptra® is designed to restore facial volume to areas of hollowness.
Sculptra® is currently approved for use in people with lipoatrophy secondary to Human Immunodeficiency Virus related treatment. The majority of its use, however, is off-label for aesthetic enhancements. The product works extremely well for individuals with moderate to severe volume loss. It is also extremely useful for areas such as temple, cheeks and around the mouth.
How does Sculptra® work?
This product works by encouraging new collagen growth and formation of fibrous tissues that make the complexion look smooth, supple, and youthful after the initial filling effect has worn off.
Sculptra® is a product that provides a natural framework for the growth of your own soft tissues and collagen production, creating natural volume and contour just where you want it. Injected beneath the skin in a simple office procedure, the results can last for two years. The areas best treated by Sculptra® include the cheeks, jaw line and temples. Sculptra® primarily restores facial volume in a very natural and long-lasting manner. The eyes should be avoided except for very experienced injectors.
Are there side effects with Sculptra®?
Sculptra®’s safety profile has significantly improved over the past several years with refinement in injection techniques, dilutions, and treatment protocols. The main risks associated with Sculptra® include bruising at the site of injection, nodule formation, and asymmetry. The overall risks of serious complications are well below one percent in the hands of an experienced physician. Special care should be used if your practitioner recommends Sculptra® for use under the eyes. Make sure that he or she has extensive experience using the product in that region.
How Many Times Must I Be Treated?
Generally speaking, most people will require three treatments spaced 1-2 months apart. Up to five treatments may be necessary for individuals with severe facial volume loss.
SKIN AGING EXPLAINED
Monday, July 13th, 2009SKIN AGING EXPLAINED
Toxins, primarily sunlight, cause damage to the nuclei of skin cells.
This damage leads to two major changes:
#1, the outer skin barrier is compromised over the years leading to loss of luster, roughness and dryness.
And #2, the inability of cells to maintain normal collagen levels.
This loss of normal collagen levels leads to wrinkling and looseness of the skin.
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Ladies!!!….Stretch Marks in Cougar Town
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009Ladies!!!….Stretch Marks in Cougar Town
These days, it is not uncommon to see a fit and fab 40 year old woman with her beau of 26 or 27. Thanks Demi Moore!!
But, in your quest to work your body into better shape than it was in your 20’s, you may be faced with an undesirable side effect…..stretch marks! Did I say it?—YES, I did!! Stretch marks!! Stretch Marks!! Stretch Marks!!—Almost as disturbing as it’s three syllable sister..Cell-u-lite! And just as unpleasant aesthetically.
Celebrities like Jennifer Aniston and Courtney Cox rely on talented make-up artists and skillful retouchers to wipe away stretch marks. But what can you do?
Technology has heard your cries and answered with the FRAXEL LASER. A laser initially designed to treat acne scars, fine lines and texture issues…new studies have found that it can do wonders on stretch marks!
Procedure usually takes 3-5 treatments and can be done 3 to 4 weeks apart. There is NO down time and that means no need to skip the sun this summer. Appearance of stretch marks improves with each treatment. Cost can range from $600-$1200 per treatment depending on the size of the area.
So, rejoice!—Have that baby, tone up those hips, get rid of those implants and ask out that hot neighbor…after all, he is getting his Master‘s degree!
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Our Goal, Your Book…BHBS
Monday, June 22nd, 2009
The Best Source for Your Information
Traditionally, the physicians such as plastic surgeons and dermatologists were the experts that clarified the appropriate intervention to address an individual’s concerns. Today, however, the Internet as well as print and television media have become an important source of information for people when seeking the appropriate procedure and available intervention.
Advertisements by physicians and cosmetic products and procedures are abundant. Multiple books have also been published about beauty and health. Most of the advice provided in these books is limited by the experience and specialty of the physicians. Regardless of the significant amount of available information, in our practices we have learned that people are more confused than ever and most do not feel that they have a source that would serve as an unbiased source for facial enhancement and preservation.
Until now. We are Douglas Hamilton, MD and Babak Azizzadeh, MD and our new book is called Beverly Hills Celebrity Beauty Secrets: The Secrets Celebrities Don’t Want You to Know – From Two Doctors Who Work On Them Every Day (?). To our knowledge, this is the first book written by both a facial plastic surgeon and a dermatologist with expertise in facial rejuvenation. This groundbreaking dual format allows for a broad-based – and unbiased – approach to facial rejuvenation.
It is a mixture of excitement and concern that has energized us to write this book. With the proper application of technological and surgical approaches now available, many elements of facial aging can be addressed today in ways that were not imaginable even five years ago. Yet, with this advancing tide of technology and surgery comes some muddying of the waters.
The promises provided by these advancements can be nullified by their inappropriate application in unqualified hands. This may range from doctors far removed from their specialties, with backgrounds as thin as a weekend course certificate, to non-physicians employed in a business model where medical professionalism has been suffocated by the drive to profit.
For individuals seeking to enhance and preserve their facial appearance, our goal in writing this book is to give “insider trading” that most cosmetic health care providers are aware of. These include:
1. Providing the guidelines for understanding the aging changes specific to their face so that they can be educated about alternative treatments
2. Clarifying the available surgical and non-surgical treatments
3. Providing the all-important criteria for choosing the physician specialist who would understand the appropriate procedure
Together, we have over four decades of experience in facial plastic surgery and dermatology, all of which is poured into “Beverly Hills Beauty Secrets”. Through a combination of sound advice, quantifiable research, unvarnished truth and actual case studies from both our practices, the reader will experience a life-enhancing result with money well spent – and hopes well placed. That is our sincere wish.
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Friday, June 19th, 2009“Three 3 Tips for an Age-Proof Face”
Thursday, June 18th, 2009
Less Sun – More Sunscreen.
Stop worshiping the sun and start caring for your skin instead. We can’t say this enough. We all enjoy a day at the beach and the fresh, attractive feeling we have when our faces are suntanned – or sunburned. However spending too much time in the sun is like squandering your savings account in your youth only to regret it in your golden years – you will pay for it later. We have seen how the sun damages the skin; avoid harmful UltraViolet (UV) rays when you can and protect yourself when you cant. It’s simple as that. Use a total (UVB and UVA) sunblock.
Quit Smoking.
If you are still smoking, quit. If you are thinking about starting to smoke, dont. If your co-workers smoke, avoid them – or get them to quit. The chemicals and heat from a burning cigarette wreak obvious havoc on your face, and it isn’t always easy to remove. If you want to start achieving a more youthful appearance by tomorrow, quit smoking today. Nicotine has shown in numerous laboratory experiments to harm the varous components of the dermis (a deeper layer of the skin).
Stop Worrying.
What is done is done; you cant go back in time. If you were a sun worshiper in your youth or smoked until just yesterday, quit crying over spilled milk; it wont do any good. All you can do is move from today and look forward to tomorow. You can quit adding to the lines that are already etched into your face by worrying less from this day forward. Revel in the knowledge that modern techniques can delay or reverse the effects of aging.
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At what age should I start worrying about facial aging?
Tuesday, June 16th, 2009Start early with prevention by using sunscreens. Most extrinsic aging is due to sun damage.
In your 20’s, skin care home products such as anti-oxidants and collagen stimulating creams become important along with mild collagen stimulation from microdermabrasions.
In your 30’s, lip enhancement (enlargement) and filling of forehead and smile lines (nose to mouth corners) can be treated with botox and fillers, respectively.
The 40’s are a perfect age for Thermage to tighten some early skin sagging and removal of fine lines and color irregularity with lasers like the IPL and Fraxel.
From the 50’s on, the above can maintain youthful appearance for a long time but invasive tightening (facelift or blepharoplasties (eyelids) ) may be needed. Remember for some people, you may be 55 and look 35 or the reverse. These are general guidelines.
