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Skin Nutrition From The Inside Out By Jan V. Karlin, M.D. Vitamins C and E. Vitamin C and E help by reducing the damage caused by free radicals, a harmful byproduct of sunlight, smoke, and pollution. Free radicals gobble up collagen and elastin, the fibers that support skin structure, causing wrinkles and other signs of aging. When these two vitamins are combined in a lotion, they can be highly protective against sun damage, says the American Academy of Dermatology. To make sure your diet includes plenty of vitamin C, eat citrus fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C such as bell peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, and leafy greens. These foods can replace the loss of the vitamin through the skin. You can also take vitamin C supplements, up to 500 to 1,000 milligrams per day, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. You can find vitamin E in vegetable oils, nuts, seeds, olives, spinach, and asparagus. But it's difficult to get a lot from food, so many people take in supplement form. Vitamin A. Vitamin A is necessary for the maintenance and repair of skin tissue. Fruits and vegetables are loaded with vitamin A. Vitamin B Complex. When it comes to skin, the single most important B vitamin is biotin, a nutrient that forms the basis of skin, nail, and hair cells. Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs). If your skin is dry, prone to inflammation, and frequently dotted with white heads and black heads, you may be lacking essential fatty acids, nutrients that are crucial to the production of skin's natural oil barrier. Selenium. The best dietary sources of selenium include whole-grain cereals, seafood, garlic, and eggs. A number of scientists believe this mineral plays a key role in skin cancer prevention. Copper. Together with vitamin C and the mineral zinc, copper helps to develop elastin, the fibers that support skin structure from underneath. Zinc. Food sources of zinc include oysters, lean meat, and poultry. Taken internally or used topically, zinc works to clear skin by taming oil production and may be effective in controlling the formation of acne lesions or help those already on your skin to clear sooner. Skin Nutrition: The Bottom Line The Bottom Line for Optimal Health and Optimal aging is to eat plenty of fresh, untreated foods. It is essential for the health of your entire body, not just your skin. A good intake of antioxidants is particularly vital, as it reduces the speed at which your body ages and degenerates. Treatment for all skin conditions should stem from nutrition, detoxification, and supplementation. Visit our plastic / cosmetic surgery office in Orlando, Florida (FL). |
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Taking Aesthetic Treatments to the Next Level by Toni Daylor From Beverly Hills to Orlando, Jan V. Karlin, M.D., has helped countless men and women look and feel better about themselves. With almost 30 years of experience in the field of cosmetic surgery, Dr. Karlin continues to make a difference in the lives of his clients as medical director of Nova Cosmetic Centers. This month, Nova celebrated 10 years at its Dr. Phillips location. Serving the greater Central Florida area, Dr. Karlin and his staff provide a wide array of cosmetic surgical options, noninvasive procedures and medical spa treatments. An accomplished phlebologist, Dr. Karlin also treats spider veins and large varicose veins through Vein Centers of America, which he also founded. Dr. Karlin earned his undergraduate degree from Harvard University and later received his medical training at Duke University School of Medicine. He did his general surgery residency at the University of Miami and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angels. While completing his residency as chief resident in plastic surgery at the University of Illinois Medical Center in Chicago, he was also Clinical Instructor in plastic surgery. He maintains memberships in many local, national and international medical societies and frequently attends medical seminars, conferences and continuing education events to stay on the forefront of his specialty. Dr. Karlin is regularly featured as one of Orlando Magazine's plastic surgeons of distinction. The Nova Cosmetic Centers facility is able to combine science, innovation and cutting-edge technology to provide its clientele with the most advanced surgical and noninvasive cosmetic procedures — all with the goal of minimal downtime. Examples of cosmetic surgical procedures available are breast augmentation, face- and forehead/brow lifts, liposuction, abdominalplasty, rhinoplasty and eyelid surgery. Nova Cosmetic Centers use revolutionary techniques like the bellybutton incision to insert breast implants, and a minimally invasive face-lift known as the S-Lift, which results in a shorter recovery time. Other methods used at Nova Cosmetic Centers to address the appearance of fat deposits, as well as sagging skin, are four unique, noninvasive treatments: Derma Wave treats cellulite and provides skin enhancement, LipoDissolve targets localized fat, Thermage is a nonsurgical skin-tightening procedure, and LipoMelt is a radio-frequency treatment that dissolves both subcutaneous and visceral fat. VaserHiDef is one of the newest procedures available at Nova Cosmetic Centers. VaserHiDef lipo is an advanced body contouring procedure that selectively removes unwanted body fat. Dr. Karlin is one of 24 plastic surgeons in the country trained to practice this innovative procedure. Hormone-replacement therapy also has proven effective for Nova Cosmetic Centers' clients. Benefits of this type of treatment can include decreased body fat, increased energy levels, lean muscle mass, protection from heart disease and cancer, and heightened libido. Dr. Karlin's practice consistently has been recognized by Allergan Inc., the makers of Botox® Cosmetic, as the No. 1 injector of Botox® Cosmetic (in volume) in Orlando. The facility also offers other dermal fillers clients can choose from, including Restylane®, Radiesse®, Sculptra®, Artefill®, and Juvéderm® Fractional and intense pulsed-light lasers are a key component at Nova Cosmetic Centers. These state-of-the-art treatments can effectively resurface the skin; diminish imperfections, such as red and brown spots, treat sun damage, and remove hair. In addition to the surgical and minimally invasive procedures performed by Dr. Karlin and his staff, Nova Cosmetic Centers operates a medical spa that offers a broad menu of cosmetic services. Licensed aestheticians perform microdermabrasion, Endermologie, microcurrent facials and other treatments designed to rejuvenate the skin. Also available are medical-grade skin-care products, including the popular Obagi® and Vivité. A free consultation with one of the facility's experienced staff members can help potential clients understand the different services available and assist them in determining the best path to achieve their desired goal. Financial plans are available for all procedures. Sagging or discolored skin, wrinkles and fine lines, fat and cellulite can all be problems of the past with the help of Dr. Karlin and his staff at Nova Cosmetic Centers. Visit our plastic / cosmetic surgery office in Orlando, Florida (FL). |
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By Jan V. Karlin, M.D. Melt FAT without needles, without diet, without surgery, without downtime! The newest body re-shaping phenomenon has arrived. LipoMelt is a fast, efficient, non-surgical fat reduction and body re-shaping technology now in the United States accomplished by radiofrequency. The US is the most overweight country in the world. 31% of the population is classified as obese and 63% as overweight. This treatment is very effective for patients with a high BMI that may be excluded from other fat reduction procedures. LipoMelt is the first technology to effectively help melt visceral fat, which is the unhealthy and dangerous fat located behind the muscle wall. Prior to this treatment the only way to rid the body of this type of fat was diet and exercise. As well as reducing visceral fat, LipoMelt also effectively decreases the pinchable subcutaneous fat making it an excellent tool for spot reduction. LipoMelt is beneficial for: Fat Reduction, Body Sculpting, Cellulite Reduction, Skin Tightening and Wrinkle Reduction. This procedure takes 45 minutes or less and is done in a series of 8 treatments. During this treatment patients feel the sensation similar to a hot stone massage. You can expect to see results of up to a 3 inch decrease in body fat circumference and a loss of up to 10 lbs. in just 6 weeks. LipoMelt produces 560% faster results than mesotherapy and lipodissolve. What makes this treatment so great is that there is no painful needle injections, inflammation or prolonged recovery time. Visit our plastic / cosmetic surgery office in Orlando, Florida (FL). |
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The Nova Cosmetic Center of Orlando, FL Offers New DermaWave No Needle Mesotherapy™ Cellulite Treatments! November 11, 2006 Lifestyle News (PRLEAP.COM) The Nova Cosmetic Center of Orlando, Florida, an affiliate of LaserHairRemoval.com is now offering its patients the most technologically advanced no needle cellulite treatments. DermaWave No Needle Mesotherapy™ cellulite treatment is a gentle and effective way to remove cellulite from the body without pain or bruising. Patients throughout the Orlando area will now be able to visit LaserHairRemoval.Com in order to find additional information concerning this participating clinic. Cellulite is a condition that affects about 80% of women over the age of 20. There are many solutions to this ever-growing problem, but the longevity and effectiveness of these solutions can vary. DermaWave No Needle Mesotherapy™ cellulite treatment has changed all that. DermaWave No Needle Mesotherapy™ is used to treat and smooth cellulite or dimpled skin found on the thighs and buttocks. DermaWave No Needle Mesotherapy™ is a new device and technique called Aquaphoresis. It is used to drive natural substances into the affected cells without causing pain or bruising. A very low energy laser and a sequence of specialized electrical currents are used to carry the substances into the tissue. A smooth, plastic disc is gently rubbed in a rotary motion over the treatment area for about 20 minutes. The only sensation is a very mild tingling. NO pain, NO needles. A series of 10 treatments can greatly reduce the visible signs of cellulite! In addition to DermaWave No Needle Mesotherapy™, Nova also provides Orlando, FL with safe and effective laser hair removal treatments. We all have unwanted hair somewhere on our bodies, and are sick of spending thousands on temporary hair removal methods. Now, Nova gives you a whole new way to deal with it. Imagine. No more tweezers. No more electrolysis. No more hair. Their famous LaserLight hair removal treatment can do just that — anywhere on your body! LaserLight eliminates unwanted hair anywhere on your body. LaserLight is an amazing hair removal system that uses non-invasive technology to safely and quickly eliminate unwanted hair anywhere on your body. According to the experts, it's the longest lasting solution available. First, a cool, clear gel is applied to your skin. Then, using a hand-held applicator, an intense pulse of light is emitted over the area, disabling the hair follicles and impairing re-growth. Laser hair removal non-invasively treats hundreds of hair follicles simultaneously. So in a few minutes, laser hair removal can effectively treat an area that might take over an hour with electrolysis. Throughout the month of November, Nova Cosmetic Center is offering fantastic specials on both cellulite reduction and facial skin rejuvenation procedures. Nova is offering 20% off all DermaWave No Needle Mesotherapy™ Cellulite Therapy treatments as well as $50 off Botox® treatments. Whether you are looking to take advantage of cellulite or wrinkle and fine line reduction, Nova can help you achieve your goals. Contact Nova Cosmetic Center today and see what they can do for you! About Nova Cosmetic Center We feel strongly about the Nova concept, which emphasizes safe, proven, aesthetic procedures performed in a spa-like setting that soothes and satisfies the client. We are committed to maintaining our reputation as the experts in this field, and intend to be the first to introduce innovative aesthetic therapies as they are developed. But what we're most proud of is the quality of our person-to-person service. This is, and will always be the backbone of our business.
We are providing a different approach to traditional cosmetic procedures, and our business philosophy reflects that new approach - making positive things happen by helping people look good and feel their best. We sincerely care that each and every visit is extremely satisfying, so we include only highly skilled and experienced therapy specialists as part of our team. It is our mission to deliver the greatest results…at a great value! All of Nova's products and services are designed to maximize your physical image. From head to toe…from the inside out. Thanks to the marvels of modern aesthetic procedures, like our fabulously effective LaserLight® Hair Elimination and our DermaWave No Needle Mesotherapy™, we can enhance your best features and fix those nagging imperfections. For additional information call 1.888.527.3714 or go online to, Contact: |
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Lose Fat Forever. By: Jan V. Karlin, MD LipoDissolve is a new and exciting technology designed to eliminate localized fat without surgery. We are one of the first medical offices in Florida to offer this new and exciting therapy. LipoDissolve is the current newest treatment for body sculpting. It is a safe way to eliminate unwanted fat on any part of your body. LipoDissolve is administered through a series of micro-injections to permanently dissolve the fat. At the core of LipoDissolve is another term called mesotherapy. Mesotherapy has been used widely throughout Europe since the 1950s to reduce fat and treat physical ailments such as circulatory problems, inflammatory conditions, and skin or vascular disorders. LipoDissolve is a specific formula of mesotherapy. LipoDissolve is NOT a weight loss program but an inch loss program. LipoDissolve is suitable for men and women who are not excessively overweight, but instead have certain problem areas of fat that they just can't get rid of with diet and exercise. Just about all parts of the body can be treated with LipoDissolve: abdomen, arms, thighs, knees, neck, back, bra line, saddlebags, and wings (the area on the back, just beside the armpits). What is Lipodissolve? LipoDissolve is an innovative treatment that specifically targets localized fat deposits and slowly dissolves the deposits with injections of a fat-dissolving substance called Phosphatidylcholine/Deoxycolate, natural substances derived from soy bean lecithin and bile salts. Phosphatidylcholine makes up 40% of our cell membranes, and is found throughout our bodies. A series of up to six treatments every four to six weeks is necessary to see optimal results. Call 407- 226-0609 today to schedule a complimentary consultation and see if you are a candidate for this new exciting procedure. Visit our plastic / cosmetic surgery office in Orlando, Florida (FL). |
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EVLT - Non-Surgical Varicose Vein Treatment By: Jan V. Karlin, MD Varicose veins are not only a just a cosmetic problem. They can cause discomfort and pose significant health threats. Treatment can eliminate aching, throbbing, cramping, swelling and heaviness in the legs. It can also reduce the dangers of non-healing wounds and blood clots posed by varicose veins. The EVLT - endovenous laser therapy - is a safe and simple varicose vein treatment that closes varicose veins without surgery. With EVLT, a laser is inserted through a needle and then threaded through the length of the varicose vein. As the laser is slowly withdrawn, heat is applied to the vein walls, causing the vein to permanently close and disappear. The body then reroutes the blood to healthier veins. No other tissue in the legs is affected. Patient satisfaction with endovenous laser therapy has been extremely high at our office. A prominent study published in the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology showed better than a 93% success rate after two years. These results are comparable or superior to other methods for treating varicose veins, including surgery, with lower rates of complication and the avoidance of general anesthesia. After having endovenous laser therapy, you may still have smaller varicose veins and spider veins. Sclerotherapy can be used to treat spider veins and any residual small varicose veins, once the large varicose vein is treated. This laser procedure is covered by most insurance companies. Call 407- 226-0609 today to schedule a complimentary consultation and see if you are a candidate for this new exciting procedure. Visit our plastic / cosmetic surgery office in Orlando, Florida (FL). |
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Patients who seek personalized surgical and cosmetic treatments with superior results turn to Dr. Jan V. Karlin, medical director for Nova Cosmetic Centers in Orlando. Dr. Karlin's 25 years of experience, expertise and patient care are cited as the best in the business. Dr. Karlin creates realistic solutions to his patients' desires, while his friendly nature puts them at ease during consultations and procedures. "The ability to change ones self esteem and life is one of the main reasons I enjoy being a plastic surgeon," says Dr. Karlin. "There is nothing better than seeing the smile on my patients' faces when they come in for post-surgery check ups." Originally from New England, Dr. Karlin received his bachelor's degree from Harvard University and his Doctor of Medicine degree from Duke University. He gained invaluable residency training in general surgery and plastic surgery at University of Miami and Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. At the University of Illinois in Chicago, Dr. Karlin served as an instructor in plastic surgery. He then established practices in Beverly Hills and Palm Springs. In 2001, Dr. Karlin relocated to become medical director of Nova Cosmetic Centers in Orlando, FL where he focuses on providing innovative, person-to-person service. A natural ability for obtaining symmetry, balance and harmony led patients to call him "the best surgeon in the area," when he practiced in Palm Springs. Dr. Karlin is a pioneer in the method of inserting breast implants through the belly button, as well as in. He performs many facial, breast and liposuction surgeries and he is also sought out for top-notch plastic, cosmetic and reconstructive surgical skill. Popular surgeries include breast augmentation, breast reduction, face, neck and brow lifting, eyelid surgery, and rhinoplasty. Nova Cosmetic Centers are Orlando's number one volume Botox® Cosmetic injector as well as offering other injectable fillers, fractional, and Thermage™. In 1992, Dr. Karlin founded Vein Centers of America, where he performs sclerotherapy, ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy, phlebectomy, and laser vein treatments. Conveniently located in the Market Place at Dr. Phillips, Nova Cosmetic Centers have an in-depth menu of safe and proven services, including IPL Laser Light hair removal, no-needle mesotherapy, endermologie, cutting edge facials, microdermabrasion, and medical grade skin care products. One of the hottest new treatments: LipoDissolve, an outpatient fat reduction procedure. LipoDissolve involves a series of microinjections, ideal to eliminate fat on the chin, jowls, cheeks, upper/lower abdomen, upper/lower back, upper arms, hips, thighs, knees, buttocks and love handles. Available treatments are not just skin deep: Dr. Karlin also offers anti-aging therapies using bio-identical hormone replacement, which reduces body fat and increases levels of energy and libido, while aiding protection from heart disease, cancer, stroke and Alzheimer's disease. Jan V. Karlin, M.D. |
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Save on Laser Hair Removal - But At What Cost? ABC 7 - KGO San Francisco They are popping up all over the Bay Area -- medi-spas and cosmetic clinics which often advertise special offers or promotions for laser hair removal and other procedures. But are you really getting a deal? And at what cost? Michael Finney looks at the numbers. It can be pretty tempting: a guarantee that you won't need to shave or wax anymore. But do you really know what you're in for when you go to a laser hair removal company? A former employee reveals some of the strategies she says one company uses to get your money. Ann: "It really was -- just get their money." "Ann" is a former employee of American Laser Centers, a laser hair removal company with several locations here in the Bay Area. Ann: "Once I found out how they were doing things, I wanted nothing to do with it." Ann says she believes she was terminated because she raised concerns over what she saw outlined in the company training manual, like its "no refund" policy. American Laser Centers denies it has such a policy, saying it "gives customers refunds almost every week." The manual also outlines instructions on pointing out "imperfections" to potential clients during consultation; and on the company's "upselling" requirement. Ann: "Meaning once they got the patient in the room, they were required to try to get them to do another body part, sell them product." For many consumers, it all comes down to price. So we asked four Bay Area dermatologists for their prices on common laser hair removal treatments, and compared those to American Laser Centers' price list. Here are the prices for six under arm treatments (which is a typical package): Two of the dermatologists charged more, but two charged less. Even when compared to the most expensive price on our list, American Laser Centers offered a $100 per-treatment savings. Seth Matarasso, M.D., Dermatologist: "If you can save $50, $100, that's a significant amount of money. But in the long run... Yes, you might save money, but are you compromising your health?" Dermatologists like Dr. Seth Matarasso say consumers need to weigh any possible savings against the potential risk. Dr. Seth Matarasso: "Is it worth putting your health and well being in jeopardy?" Another key concern other dermatologists also have is that many of these cosmetic clinics do not have licensed physicians on-site for either the consultation or post-treatment. Vic Narurkar, M.D., President of the American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgery: "The hardest part of practicing medicine is not necessarily the technical aspect of performing a procedure, but judgment. Is this person appropriate for that procedure?" Ann: "I'd even asked what happens if a patient gets burned. Well, just send them to a hospital. And I thought, `Who pays for that? Do we pay for it? Does the consumer pay for it?'" Under current law, non-physicians such as physician assistants and registered nurses are allowed to perform certain procedures. Candis Cohen, California Medical Board: "Non-physicians may perform certain types of medical type procedures as long as they have an arrangement with a physician who is doing the supervising. The supervising physician does not have to be on-site." American Laser Centers says its "patients are treated under the auspices of licensed California physicians." American Laser Centers has two doctors for its four Bay Area locations. One is in Humboldt county; the other is based in Utah. But under two proposals making their way through the state legislature, the law could be changed, so that a doctor would have to be physically present at the site where treatment is performed. Dr. Vic Narurkar: "There are certain procedures that can be delegated appropriately with an on-site supervising physician. The whole thing is about training and managing the patient's expectations." Additional consumer protections can't come soon enough for Ann. Ann: "They're coming in and making money off the people of California and someone should do something." The two bills we mentioned are Senate bills 1423 and 1474. S-B 1423 is tentatively scheduled for a hearing before the Senate Appropriations Committee Monday. Copyright 2006, ABC7/KGO-TV/DT Visit our plastic / cosmetic surgery office in Orlando, Florida (FL). |
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Cosmetic Surgery in Larger Cities - Why It May Be Best By Miodrag Trajkovic Have you recently made the decision to undergo cosmetic surgery? If you have, that decision, alone, is a large one, but you have one more important decision to make. That decision is which cosmetic surgeon or surgery center you want to visit. You may have heard that you should target those located in big cities, but is that really true? Yes and no. As for why it is a good idea for you to examine cosmetic surgeons in a nearby, larger city, it will give you access to more doctors with private practices. These are professionals who work by themselves, but with a small team of qualified nurses. Logical thinking proves that the larger the area you are in the more you will find, and the same applies to cosmetic surgeons. By examining cosmetic surgery centers and private practice surgeons in a larger city, you are likely to find the best rates. Since you do have a number of different options, be sure to compare rates. This is great and it may even be necessary if you don't have any health insurance or if your health insurance does not cover cosmetic surgery. Speaking of which, be sure to check. There are a small number of cosmetic surgeries that some health insurance providers do cover, like breast reduction. In keeping with prices, don't make the mistake of automatically going with the cheapest that you can find. Quality and fees should be examined together. So, what is the best option for you? It all depends. First, take a close look at where you live. How many surgery centers or private practice cosmetic surgeons do you have within a half an hours drive? If only one or two, you should examine the closest big city. Remember that you should do more than just find a cosmetic surgeon; you should also choose one. For this to happen though, you must first have a choice. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Miodrag_Trajkovic Visit our plastic / cosmetic surgery office in Orlando, Florida (FL). |
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As Summer Heats Up, New Survey Reveals Need for Effective Sweat Treatments; International Hyperhidrosis Society Offers Tips for Managing Summer Sweat June 18, 2008 PR Newswire NEW YORK, June 18 /PRNewswire/ -- As the thermometer rises, so does the humidity. For many, the humidity can be annoying, but for the nearly 8 million Americans who suffer from a treatable condition called hyperhidrosis(1), or excessive sweating, the humidity can be unbearable. Hyperhidrosis affects underarms, palms, feet and head, among other areas, and though not caused by heat, is aggravated by heat or anxiety. The International Hyperhidrosis Society (IHHS), a non profit organization dedicated to those who have the condition, commissioned Harris Interactive to conduct a survey among nearly 3,000 U.S. adults to find out how sweat affects the general adult population, not just those who suffer from hyperhidrosis. The survey found that one third of U.S. adults (33%) think that they have too much underarm sweat, yet only three percent(1) of the U.S. population are known to suffer from hyperhidrosis -- even less from excessive underarm sweating specifically. The findings also revealed that more than half of U.S. adults (60%) would be embarrassed or very embarrassed by visible underarm sweat stains. Additionally, more adults would be embarrassed by visible underarm sweat stains than having bad acne (58%) or being overweight (47%). Furthermore, although more men (39%) feel they have too much underarm sweat compared to women (28%), more women would be embarrassed by underarm sweat than men (68% vs. 51% respectively). Young females are particularly affected by underarm sweat. The survey found that more than three in four (77%) young females (ages 18 to 34) would be embarrassed by underarm sweat and about half (49%) feel that they have too much underarm sweat. Interestingly, the survey found that, of those who think they have too much underarm sweat, only 5% have consulted a healthcare professional; many more altered their lifestyle to cope, for example, by avoiding certain clothing or activities. Executive director of the IHHS, Lisa Pieretti, says, "Many people do not realize that excessive underarm sweat is a treatable medical condition, therefore going undiagnosed and untreated. People do not have to alter their lifestyle to accommodate or suffer in silence; many physicians, specifically dermatologists, specialize in the treatment of excessive underarm sweat, offering a range of treatments from prescription strength topical antiperspirants to BOTOX(R) (Botulinum Toxin Type A) injections." Most U.S. adults who think they have too much underarm sweat (70%) go to various lengths to hide or prevent their underarm sweat -- mostly altering activities (47%) and clothing choices (49%). For example, the survey found that about a third of those who think they have too much underarm sweat avoid raising their arms (35%) and others avoid hugging or putting their arms around people (18%) and participating in sports and athletic activities that may induce sweating (17%). Some even try and avoid giving presentations at work or school (5%) for fear of revealing underarm sweat stains. Additionally, they make clothing choices based on too much underarm sweat -- avoiding certain fabrics (25%), avoiding some colors (21%) and frequently choosing others (e.g., black) (19%), carrying additional clothing (12%) and changing clothes several times daily (11%). To help both excessive sweaters and normal sweaters stay dry in the hot, humid weather, the IHHS (visit the Society online at http://www.sweathelp.org/ ) has compiled the following list of summer survival tips. -- Drink early, drink often, and drink again -- thirst is simply a sign your fluid levels are already low. Sweat plays a critical role in keeping your body cool in hot temperatures. The key to keeping this internal air conditioning system working properly is drinking enough fluids. If your urine is relatively clear you know you are drinking enough. -- Wear loose, lightweight natural fabrics, and light-colored clothing. Loose clothing enables perspiration to evaporate and natural, breathable fabrics "wick" moisture away from your skin. Some of today's hi-tech textiles even include copper and silver to fight odor-causing bacteria and keep you cooler. -- Protect your skin -- sweating is yet another consequence of sun-damaged or burned skin, because it is not as effective at dissipating body heat. Stay out of direct sunlight whenever possible, wearing sunscreen, and consider wearing a wide-brimmed or long billed hat such as the ones found at http://www.coolibar.com/ . For extreme sweaters, waterproof sunscreen gel or "sweat proof" and "sports" formulations are the best bets. -- Choose lightweight, breathable or ventilated shoes -- when it's hot outside, temperature in shoes can reach 120 degrees F. The IHHS recommends wearing open sandals or using sweat absorbing inserts such as Summer Soles ( http://www.summersoles.com/ ) -- a 10% off coupon is available on http://www.sweathelp.org!/ Absorbent foot powders and antiperspirants can also be used on feet to minimize sweating and moisture buildup. Ask your dermatologist or podiatrist for a recommendation. -- Change your antiperspirant routine and bust "pit stains." Choose a soft-solid formula and apply antiperspirant to underarms once in the morning and again prior to bedtime. Application twice daily -- and especially before bedtime -- has been shown to be more effective. Gently massaging the antiperspirant into the skin may be useful. Consider using a stronger over-the-counter antiperspirant such as Secret Clinical Strength. To avoid irritation, only apply antiperspirant to completely dry skin. If you suffer from an annoyingly sweaty face, consider applying an antiperspirant along your hairline. Follow the application tips mentioned above but test the product on a tiny area of skin first to make sure that it won't cause irritation. -- Talk to a dermatologist about the effective treatments for excessive sweating including: over-the-counter or prescription antiperspirants, iontophoresis, and BOTOX(R). Visit http://www.sweathelp.org/ to use the International Hyperhidrosis Society's Physician Finder to locate an experienced health care provider. About the International Hyperhidrosis Society The International Hyperhidrosis Society is a non-profit organization that strives to improve quality of life for those affected by excessive sweating. The Society promotes research and conducts education on the physiological effects of hyperhidrosis, raises awareness about its emotional and economic impact and advocates for patient access to effective treatments. The International Hyperhidrosis Society is composed of members from all over the world, making it a true international network for people who treat or suffer from hyperhidrosis. The International Hyperhidrosis Society's Web site, http://www.sweathelp.org/ , includes a Physician Finder to help anyone with excessive sweating to find medical help, information on additional treatment options, and a comprehensive collection of insurance and reimbursement tools, including downloadable forms, which can help sufferers work with their physicians and health insurance plans to get the correct coverage for necessary treatments. There are practical tips to make the most out of appointments with physicians and information on clinical trials and a free newsletter that will keep everyone current on hyperhidrosis news and medical breakthroughs. A self-assessment tool is also available to help people determine how much sweat is too much. And because hyperhidrosis usually starts in the teen years, the International Hyperhidrosis Society has created an online teen forum and workbook to help teenagers learn how to cope with the condition and find effective solutions. To learn more about hyperhidrosis including key facts, statistics, and research studies, visit the International Hyperhidrosis Society's media resources and library online at: http://www.sweathelp.org/English/MP_Home.asp. About the Survey: This International Hyperhidrosis Society study was conducted online within the United States by Harris Interactive between March 6 and March 10, 2008 among 2,897 adults ages 18+, of whom, 1,033 feel they have too much underarm sweat. This online survey is not based on a probability sample and therefore no estimate of theoretical sampling error can be calculated. For complete survey results, including weighting variables, please contact Katie Saleem, mailto:KSaleem@ccapr.com. (1) Strutton, et. al., "US Prevalence of Hyperhidrosis and Impact on Individuals with Axillary Hyperhidrosis: Results from a National Survey." Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, August 2004, Volume 51, Number 2. CONTACT: Katie Saleem, +1-212-229-8478, mailto:KSaleem@ccapr.com Web site: http://www.sweathelp.org/ http://www.sweathelp.org/English/MP_Home.asphttp://www.summersoles.com/ http://www.coolibar.com/ SOURCE International Hyperhidrosis Society Visit our plastic / cosmetic surgery office in Orlando, Florida (FL). |
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Extrusion force dictated by manufacturing By John Jesitus Irvine, Calif. — To understand the injection characteristics of a hyaluronic acid (HA)-based dermal filler and how the material performs clinically, one must understand how it was made, an expert says. "Multiple factors affect injectability or extrusion force. The two most important ones are known as G — the elastic modulus, which refers to how hard a product is — and viscosity," says Ahmet Tezel, Ph.D., director of research and development, Allergan Medical, Irvine, Calif. To help dermatologists understand the concept of gel hardness, Dr. Tezel explains that if one sandwiches an HA gel between two plates, the higher the gel's G value, the more force it will take to push the top plate a small distance horizontally while holding the bottom one stationary. More specifically, he says G denotes the ratio of shear stress (force per unit area of the plate) to the shear strain imposed (the ratio of the horizontal displacement to the vertical distance between plates). When manufacturers design HA fillers, he says, "One of the limitations they face is injectability, because HA dermal fillers are very viscous materials." Part of the solution to this problem involves incorporating some unmodified or uncross-linked HA, which flows much more easily than HA with molecules that are cross-linked, Dr. Tezel tells Dermatology Times. However, he says, "The downside of using uncross-linked HA is that it doesn't provide persistence and is rapidly broken down in the skin. So in the ideal filler, one wants minimal amounts of uncross-linked HA." Cross-linking limitations Cross-linking refers to the process by which U.S. manufacturers bind HA polymer chains to each other, currently by using either 1,4-butanediol diglycidal ether (BDDE) or di-vinyl sulfone (DVS), Dr. Tezel explains. Both react with hydroxyl sites on HA chains, thereby slowing down enzymatic, mechanical and free radical degradation of dermal fillers after they're injected into the skin, he adds. "Besides adding uncross-linked HA," Dr. Tezel says, "another point of differentiation between manufacturers is how they size down the gel mass" that results from linking HA polymer chains together. If they don't do this, he notes, "It will just clog the needle." One approach to breaking down HA gel mass involves pushing it through sieves or screens. The screens have openings of a certain size and shape that create particles of roughly corresponding size and shape, Dr. Tezel says. "That specifically sized particle creates a gel with a granular consistency." In contrast, he says Allergan does not use screens to specifically size its HA gel. Rather, Dr. Tezel says, "We create random sizes and shapes" through a proprietary homogenization process. "By creating random sizes and shapes," he explains, "we create a uniform consistency or a smooth-looking gel. The only HA product in the United States that uses this type of formulation is JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel ." If one looks at this product under a microscope, Dr. Tezel says, "One will not see it as a granular particle product. One will see a very smooth formulation." Manufacturing influences Manufacturing processes affect not only how an HA filler extrudes, but may also affect how the product feels to the patient inside his or her skin, Dr. Tezel says. Products manufactured by sieving techniques have a narrow distribution of gel particle sizes and usually a higher viscosity unless they include additional uncross-linked HA, he says. However, Dr. Tezel adds, "The uncross-linked HA will be quickly metabolized and won't contribute to long-term clinical outcome." Conversely, he explains, fillers that use advanced sizing techniques to achieve a broad distribution of particle sizes and a smooth consistency offer the advantage that they require less uncross-linked HA to achieve even injection characteristics. "Along with smooth injections," he says, "such products' higher percentage of cross-linked HA may improve persistence and clinical outcome." Dermatologists have long wondered why some dermal fillers inject more smoothly than do others, but until recently, very little information in this regard was available, he adds. However, Dr. Tezel says, "One of the things Allergan wants to do is to raise the scientific level in dermal fillers." Therefore, he says that in the future, "We're going to publish a lot of literature." Disclosure: This research was supported by Allergan Medical. |
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Allergan Announces FDA Approval of Label Extensions for Source: Allergan, Inc. Only Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Fillers Approved To Last Up To 1 Year Allergan, Inc. (NYSE: AGN), the maker of BOTOX® Cosmetic (Botulinum Toxin Type A), today announced approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of label extensions for JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel Ultra and JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel Ultra Plus based on new clinical data demonstrating that the effects of both products may last for up to one year, which is longer than reported in clinical studies that supported FDA approval of other hyaluronic acid (HA) dermal fillers. "Patients are looking for longer-lasting, science-based products that fill in lines, such as the parentheses around the mouth, as part of their overall anti-aging skin care regimen," said Robert Grant, President of Allergan Medical, a division of Allergan. "We are pleased to provide physicians with the only HA dermal filler products currently approved in the United States to provide smooth, natural looking results lasting up to one year with a single treatment." Mark Pinsky, M.D., a West Palm Beach, Fla.-based plastic surgeon and a clinical investigator in the study that supported the label extensions, said, "The results of this study are exciting because they establish JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel Ultra and JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel Ultra Plus as the only HA dermal fillers approved on the market today to have proven persistence up to one year, which is an important attribute to patients. Most patients and physicians want fillers that are long-lasting and reversible – unlike semi-permanent or permanent products – because they provide a natural look that can be adjusted over time as the face changes." JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel< Ultra and JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel Ultra Plus are the only HA dermal fillers developed using the proprietary HYLACROSS™ technology, a technologically advanced manufacturing process that results in a malleable, smooth gel that flows easily into the skin and creates a smooth, natural look and feel. All other HA dermal fillers currently on the market have a granular consistency gel. These granules can be seen under 2.4X magnification as opposed to the smooth consistency gel of the JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel family of products. Visit our plastic / cosmetic surgery office in Orlando, Florida (FL).Click here to view the complete press release. |
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FDA OKs New Wrinkle Filler Perlane By Miranda Hitti May 4, 2007 -- The FDA has approved a new wrinkle filler called Perlane for the treatment of moderate to severe facial folds and wrinkles. Perlane is made by Medicis, which also makes the wrinkle filler Restylane. Both products contain hyaluronic acid. "The primary difference between Restylane and Perlane is that the hyaluronic acid gel particles in Perlane are larger than those found in Restylane," says Medicis in a May 2 news release announcing the drug's approval. Medicis says Perlane's larger gel particles can reach the deep layers of the skin, offering "enhanced volume and lifting power." "Perlane has been used safely by dermatologists and plastic surgeons since 2000 outside the U.S.," says Medicis. Perlane should only be administered under the supervision of a licensed practitioner, says Medicis. Perlane's effects last for about six months, according to Medicis, which says it will begin shipping Perlane in the next 30 days. |
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Sculptra(TM), new cosmetic dermatology treatment, creates long-lasting, natural-looking results Unique facial contouring; collagen-building product; treatment lasts up to two years Source: Dermanetwork.org LAVAL, QC, April 4 /CNW/ - Sculptra(TM), the first volumizing agent of its kind, represents a new category in non-invasive cosmetic dermatology for Canadians who are interested in facial rejuvenation and enhancement with minimal maintenance and long-lasting results. In addition to smoothing wrinkles, Sculptra(TM) replaces lost facial volume caused by natural aging and loose skin. Unlike currently available products that use fillers to temporarily correct skin imperfections and require periodic office visits for refresher sessions, Sculptra(TM) works progressively by restoring volume and by naturally stimulating the body to produce its own collagen, resulting in a more natural-looking, youthful appearance that can last up to two years.(1) With Sculptra(TM), typically three treatment sessions over a two-to-three month period may be necessary to obtain the desired results. There is no requirement for pre-treatment skin testing. "The arrival of Sculptra(TM) is great news because it represents a unique niche in facial rejuvenation that yields smoother, longer-lasting results," says Dr. Sheldon Pollack, dermatologist and director of the Toronto Cosmetic Skin Surgery Centre. "Sculptra(TM) has been used in the cosmetic dermatology field since 1999 in more than 30 countries. It's a safe, long-lasting, non-surgical option for Canadians aged 40+ wanting to significantly reverse the effects of aging by several years." Sculptra(TM) has a broad cosmetic application and is suitable for increasing the volume of depressed areas, particularly to correct skin depressions - such as skin creases, wrinkles, folds, scars, eye rings - and for aging skin. It is also suitable for large volume corrections of fat loss mainly due to normal aging. Injected below the surface of the skin in the area of fat loss, Sculptra(TM) provides a gradual and significant increase in skin firmness, improving the appearance of folds and sunken areas. Injections can only be performed by a trained physician and the treatment involves minimal downtime. "As we age, we lose volume in our face. Sculptra(TM) allows us to restore the fullness of a more youthful face; think about the analogy of a raisin and a grape," says Dr. Julie Khanna, plastic surgeon and director of the Institute of Cosmetic & Laser Surgery in Oakville, Ontario. "Clients who have tried Sculptra(TM) say they now look as young as they feel and are pleased to see that Scultpra(TM) delivers on its promise of natural-looking results and a restored, youthful appearance." Sculptra(TM) is a synthetic polymer from the alpha-hydroxy acid family (fruit acids) that is biocompatible, biodegradable and has been widely used for more than 30 years in dissolvable sutures and soft-tissue implants.(2) Possible side effects of Sculptra(TM) may include the delayed formation of small papules under the skin in the treated area particularly when the product is over-concentrated. These papules are generally not visible and may only be noticed when pressing on the treated area. Other side effects may include injection-related events at the site of injection, such as bleeding, tenderness or discomfort, redness, bruising or swelling. For more information, visit www.sculptra.ca. The new website also includes a search tool to easily locate a local Sculptra(TM)-trained physician across Canada. Health Canada approved Sculptra(TM) in June 2006 and more than 70 dermatologists and plastic surgeons across Canada have been treating patients since the fall of 2006. Sculptra(TM) is marketed by Dermik, the dermatology division of sanofi-aventis Canada Inc. About sanofi-aventis Sanofi-aventis is one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. Backed by a world-class R&D organization, sanofi-aventis is developing leading positions in seven major therapeutic areas: cardiovascular, thrombosis, oncology, metabolic diseases, central nervous system, internal medicine, and vaccines. Sanofi-aventis is listed in Paris (EURONEXT : SAN) and in New York (NYSE : SNY). In Canada, sanofi-aventis Canada Inc. employs over 1,140 people and has its headquarters in Laval, Quebec. (1) Vleggaar D,. Facial Volumetric Correction with Injectable Poly-L-Lactic Acid. Dermatol Surg. 2005; 31:1511-1518. |
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More Teens Go Under Knife For New Look By Leezel Tanglao and Rocky Salmon It hasn't exactly replaced part-time jobs or family vacations on the summertime to-do list, but plastic surgery has become more popular among teenagers this time of year, doctors say. And for the families that can afford it, a nose job or new breasts are showing up on graduation-gift lists that have traditionally included a car, computer or a trip to Hawaii. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons reported that nearly 94,000 teenagers, ages 19 and under, underwent some kind of cosmetic surgical procedure in 2006, not including minimally invasive treatments like Botox or chemical peels. In 1996, about 11,500 cosmetic surgeries were performed on patients 18 and under. In 2002, the number had grown to nearly 81,000. The most common plastic surgeries among young people are nose reshaping, male breast reductions, breast implants and lifts, and liposuction. And those operations can run anywhere from $3,000 to $12,000. Dr. Kelly Gallego, a plastic surgeon with offices in Irvine and Corona, said each summer he sees a spike in young patients. They have more time available for surgery and recovery, he said, and while he doesn't ask his patients specifically, he says he thinks some of them are being rewarded for graduation. Danielle Kinsley, 18, of Temecula, will be undergoing surgery to even out her breasts as a graduation gift. "It's not a huge spike," said Gallego, who has operated his Corona office for four years. "But it is noticeable." Child psychologists, women's rights activists and plastic surgeons all agree that surgery among teenagers is on the rise, especially at graduation time. "In many families, the kids get whatever they want," said Diane Zuckerman, president of the National Research Center for Women and Families, a nonprofit group that studies trends among American families. "They got the clothes, the car, the vacation ... what's left? How about new breasts?" Some plastic surgeons warn that parents and plastic-surgery bound teens have to weigh medical risks, future costs and the emotional impact. 'Not Reversible Options' "Your teen is still growing and these are not reversible options, or gifts you can easily return to Tiffany's," said Dr. James Wells, past president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the California Society of Plastic Surgeons. Supporters say plastic surgery builds self-esteem at a perfect time in the patient's lives -- just as they're going off to college or starting something new. Neyra Puente, who is graduating from Centennial High School in Corona, said she is self-conscious about her size A chest. Family members always told her she would develop but at age 18, it still hasn't happened. "I think I have some insecurities because of it," she said. "Surgery has been something in the back of my mind." When her parents asked what she wanted for graduation, Puente requested a breast augmentation. "I had good grades so I could get a car or take a trip," said the honor roll student bound for UC Irvine next fall. "I had a lot of options. But I wanted the surgery." She waited until graduation to give her body time to develop. She also thinks of this time as a turning point in her life. "I'm going to a new city, a new school," Puente said. "It's kind of like I am starting a new life. And I want to start it without those old insecurities." Her parents will pay $4,800 for the surgery to be done by Dr. Gallego six days after Puente collects her diploma. Correcting Problems Parents and graduates may not be aware of the ongoing costs involved in plastic surgery, Zuckerman said. Implants must be replaced or removed after several years and there always is the risk of leakage and infection. A teenage breast implant patient may spend up to $50,000 over a lifetime. "When parents pay for these implants they are giving a lifetime of financial responsibility," she said. "It's a lifetime cost that could send them to college." For Danielle Kinsley, who graduated from Temecula's Eagles Peak Charter School in January, plastic surgery is a way of fixing a problem she has had throughout her teenage years. Her parents will spend about $10,500 for the surgery next month at Coastal Plastic Surgeons in La Jolla. "I'm trying to build my self-confidence and feel better about myself," said Kinsley, 18, of Temecula. She will undergo breast augmentation surgery prior to her enrollment this fall at the National Institute in Dallas, where she will study ministry work. "They just never grew normally," Natalie Kinsley said of her daughter's breasts. "One is like a child. The other is like an 80-year-old's." The surgery is expected to take about three hours, followed by six weeks for recovery. Danielle Kinsley said she hopes it will improve her overall outlook on life, even for things that seem as simple as buying a shirt that fits. Her parents have encouraged her to make the surgical change and have been with her for every step in consulting her doctor. "It's a hard decision to make," Natalie Kinsley said. "People want to do it for other reasons -- cosmetic. This is just different." 'Wanted to Be Cool' Cosmetic surgery is more what Kris Jones, 21, had in mind when he went under the knife about three years ago. The Corona resident had implants in his calves to give him a more muscular look. "It seems silly now," Jones said, slapping his surgically sculpted calves. "But my parents were willing to pay for it." Jones said he grew up skinny, without definition and with low self-esteem. At 6-feet, 1-inch, he was on his high school football team but rarely played. "I worked out all the time and took every store supplement you can think of," Jones said. "I couldn't put on muscle or weight. I would see the other guys getting stronger and wondered, 'Why not me?' " By his junior year, Jones' body started to fill out but his parents had already been talking to him about plastic surgery. By the time he graduated, he opted for the calf implants. "At the time I just wanted to be cool," Jones said. "I realize now that wanting the implants was about my self-esteem." Jones admitted he was inspired by television shows that highlighted plastic surgeons working on boys his age. He thought it would work for him, too. A year ago, about 256,000 plastic surgeries were performed on men. One of the most popular surgeries is male breast reduction, of which nearly 14,000 were done last year. Liposuction also can address the condition known as gynecomastia, or the abnormal enlargement of breasts in men. Wells said more and more men are aware of the breast-reduction options to fix the condition and are taking advantage. "Most males wouldn't want to keep something that's female-oriented. They just want to look normal," he said. Chasing Perfection "We live in a society where everyone wants a perfect body," Zuckerman said. "They see actors, singers and celebrities who have large breasts, toned bodies, and perfect faces. These are the role models girls have and unfortunately there is a reason why those women have perfect bodies -- because they had (plastic surgery) done on themselves." Child psychologists say chasing perfection through surgery is not a sure way to boost a young person's self-perception. "If a person ties too much of his or her problem into, 'Everything will be better if I just look more attractive' they will soon find that this is not the case," said L. Kris Gowen, a researcher at Portland State University whose specialty is adolescent health and development. "After surgery, you are still the same person, just with a slightly smaller nose, or a bigger chest," Gowen said. "The problems they had before will still be there." Reach Leezel Tanglao at 951-375-3728 or at ltanglao@PE.com Visit our plastic / cosmetic surgery office in Orlando, Florida (FL). |
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Cosmetically, It's Allergan's Botox By A Long Shot By Christine Bittar DERMATOLOGISTS HAVE BEEN JUMPING ON the bandwagon to accommodate aging Baby Boomers, so it shouldn't come as a surprise that Botox injections were the single most popular non-invasive cosmetic procedure last year. That information comes from recent data released by the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). In addition, Allergan's Botox and hyaluronic acid dermal fillers (namely Juvederm, also from Allergan), were the fastest-growing noninvasive cosmetic procedures in 2006, up 33% versus 2005, and, for the first time, those injectable procedures are the top two most popular non-invasive treatments (as opposed to complementary and/or competitive treatments like microdermabrasion and chemical peels). This comes as Allergan, via agency Grey Healthcare, broke its first ad campaign for Juvederm Ultra and Juvederm Ultra Plus. Print ads, which broke in March monthlies, have Allergan's newer and lesser-known product tagged "new from the creators of Botox Cosmetic." A TV campaign for Juvederm hasn't been finalized; however, it's likely that one will hit the airwaves by this fall. The use of this new brand is growing quickly, having received approval by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) last June. According to the ASAPS survey, nearly 1.7 million injections of Botox and Juvederm were administered in 2006. Americans spent just less than $12.2 billion on all cosmetic procedures last year. Not surprisingly, people in 35-to-50-year-old range had the majority of cosmetic procedures - both invasive and noninvasive. Accounting for almost half of all procedures, the beauty treatment of choice for that age range was first liposuction, then Botox. For younger women, it's not a stretch to assume implants are now as likely a graduation gift as a car or a vacation, with the most popular invasive procedure for 19-to-34-year-olds being breast implants. But across the board, too, breast augmentation was the cosmetic surgery performed most often on women in all age ranges, outpacing lipoplasty. Despite years of negative attention on silicone breast implants (versus saline ones) and since being reapproved by the FDA for cosmetic use at the end of last year, the number of silicone breast implants was up 18% last year. In terms of gender, although much has been said about males becoming more comfortable with grooming, cosmetic procedures and wearing fashionable clothing, the number of American men who underwent surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures actually declined by 5% last year. In total, females had 92% of all cosmetic procedures performed in the U.S. last year, with women getting 10.5 million procedures, a 1% increase versus 2005. Top surgical procedures for men: liposuction, nose jobs, eye lid surgery, male breast reduction and facelifts. Across races and ethnic groups, minorities had 21.7% of all cosmetic procedures last year, with Hispanics getting 9.7% of the procedures; African-Americans, 6.6%; and Asians, 4.7%. Copyright 2007 MediaPost Publications. 
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The science behind a wrinkle-filler: Researchers discover for the first time how product works By Katie Gazella University of Michigan study on dermal filler. Restylane shows that it causes the skin to create more collagen. ANN ARBOR, MI – The current battle between the makers of anti-wrinkle products – widely compared with the Coke and Pepsi struggle for superiority – is receiving an injection of scientific understanding with the release of a new study from the University of Michigan Health System.
"It is true that the physical presence of the product increases volume in the skin. Our research makes clear that injection of the product leads to creation of new collagen, which contributes to reduction in creases and wrinkles in a person's aging skin," Voorhees says. The paper appears in the new issue of the journal Archives of Dermatology. Funding was provided by the U-M Department of Dermatology Cosmetic Research Fund, the Babcock Research Endowment at U-M and grants from the National Institutes of Health. While Medicis Aesthetics provided the Restylane syringes used in the study, the company (which makes Restylane) had no involvement in the collection, management, analysis and interpretation of the data. The company also was not involved in the preparation or review of the manuscript. Restylane has been in the news frequently in recent months, in part because of a competition between Medicis and Allergan Inc., the maker of the dermal filler Juvederm. More than one observer has compared the rivalry to the height of the "cola wars" between Coke and Pepsi. These fillers are used to reduce the appearance of creases and wrinkles on the lower part of the face. The findings of the study are based on injections in 11 volunteers, ages 64 to 84 years, and the subsequent analyses of the skin biopsies (including immunostaining and gene expression). Some of the key findings relate to fibroblasts, which are in the dermis, the layer of the skin below the epidermis (outer layer). In young people, fibroblasts are stretched, and this produces enough collagen to make the skin appear relatively smooth. As people age, the fibroblasts become relaxed and do not stretch as easily, and therefore do not release as much collagen, causing creases and wrinkles to appear. With the injection of Restylane in this study, the relaxed fibroblasts were re-stretched, says lead author Frank Wang, M.D., research fellow with the U-M Department of Dermatology. In a sense, this stretching encourages the fibroblasts to behave in the way they do in younger skin and to release collagen. Another factor is that in older skin, an enzyme called collagenase breaks down the collagen in the skin. The research found that injection of this dermal filler inhibits the breakdown of collagen by collagenase, which also helps with the appearance of one's skin, Wang says. The study notes that procedures involving dermal fillers are increasingly common. Of the 12 million cosmetic procedures performed annually in the United States, about 1 million currently involve the class of injectable fillers that includes Restylane, according to the researchers. In addition to Voorhees and Wang, authors of the study were Luis A. Garza, M.D., Ph.D.; Sewon Kang, M.D.; James Varani, Ph.D.; Jeffrey S. Orringer, M.D.; and Gary J. Fisher, Ph.D., all of the University of Michigan Medical School, except Garza, now at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. Reference: Archives of Dermatology, Feb. 2007, Vol. 143, Issue 2, pp. 155-163, "In Vivo Stimulation of De Novo Collagen Production Caused by Cross-linked Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Filler Injections in Photodamaged Human Skin." Have you seen in your local paper an article, on the Internet, Television that was taken from a publication and press release from the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor's study on Restylane? The headline reads, "Wrinkle injection may do more than fill space." This enticing article can be used to help your patients that are interested in the "science" of facial fillers decide on using Restylane or any fillers contain hyaluronic acid. Click here to download the Press Release Copyright 2007 University of Michigan Health System 
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Liposuction on the rise as many women shun exercise and dieting Article by: David Gutierrez The demand for cosmetic surgery is on the rise, with a worsening obesity epidemic feeding a desire for quick-fix weight loss. According to the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS), the use of liposuction in the U.K. increased by 90 percent in 2006. The number of cosmetic surgeries in general rose by 31 percent, to almost 29,000. The Harley Medical Group disputes these numbers, and claims that the total number of operations was actually more than 90,000. Liposuction is a cosmetic surgical procedure in which fat is sucked out of certain portions of the body, such as the thighs or abdomen. "It is not desperately difficult," said Douglas McGeorge, president of BAAPS. "I could teach a four-year-old to do it. The skill comes in resculpting the body." McGeorge attributes the rising popularity of liposuction to increased public acceptance of the procedure. "People don't feel as bad about having cosmetic surgery as they did. The techniques are tried and tested and the results are predictable." No medical procedure, however, is entirely without risk. According to a 2004 study published in "Dermatologic Surgery," complications occur in roughly 7 out of 1,000 liposuction operations. Twenty percent of these were classified as major. "Liposuction is no solution for excess body fat," said Mike Adams, coauthor of "Natural Appetite Suppressants for Safe, Effective Weight Loss." "If the fat is removed in some areas of the body, it will simply continue to be accumulated in other areas. The key is not to surgically remove body fat, but rather adopt healthful lifestyles that burn body fat and keep the body's metabolism in balance," Adams said. The yearly market for cosmetic surgery in the United States is estimated at $15 billion. |
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By Rhonda L. Rundle The Food and Drug Administration has approved an injectable wrinkle treatment called Radiesse that its maker boasts lasts longer than rival treatments in temporarily correcting smile lines. The agency's action has sparked competing claims over whether Radiesse (pronounced Ray-dee-ESS) will prove cheaper and better over time than established wrinkle fillers like Restylane. BioForm Medical Inc., which is set to announce FDA clearance today, is predicting that Radiesse will ignite the wrinkle-filler market with mainstream Americans who can't afford Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp.'s Restylane, the dominant player. BioForm says that Radiesse lasts a year or more, twice as long as Restylane and JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel , a third rival that will be arriving in cosmetic physicians' offices in January. A patient receives an injection of the wrinkle filler Restylane, which has a new rival as the FDA has cleared the use of Radiesse. "Right now, [dermal] fillers are too expensive. Many people are thinking about these treatments, but aren't doing them. We will displace a lot of this market, but will grow it too," proclaims Steven Basta, BioForm chief executive officer. Radiesse will cost a patient roughly $850 a year versus $2,400 for comparable enhancement with Restylane, he estimates. His estimate, based on average retail prices and including the physician's fees, assumes it takes two $600 syringes of Restylane, twice a year, to achieve what one syringe of Radiesse can do for 12 months. Medicis disputes that analysis, largely because it says Restylane lasts "probably well over a year with the second and third injection." The duration of a product's wrinkle-smoothing effect largely determines annual treatment costs. Costs also vary based on each patient's own face and physicians' professional fees. Fillers have become increasingly popular as an alternative to a face-lift, and consumer demand for them would explode if the prices dropped, analysts say. Cost has also discouraged the spread of "facial contouring," which requires several syringes of material. While fillers are typically used sparingly to plump up wrinkly folds and creases in the lower face, larger quantities can restore volume to sunken cheeks. Many filler patients also use the muscle-relaxer Botox, typically around the eyes and forehead. Botox and JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel are sold by Allergan Inc., Irvine, Calif. BioForm is a closely held company in San Mateo, Calif. Radiesse has been sold in the U.S. since 2002 and was previously approved for certain facial reconstructive surgery procedures. Many aesthetic physicians have legally used it "off label" as a dermal filler, but the safety bar is higher for an elective procedure than for a medically necessary one. Physicians can prescribe products for any use after the FDA has granted approval for one use. Mr. Basta says Radiesse shouldn't be used in the lips. It causes "lip nodules," but these are different from foreign body reactions, called granulomas, that need medical intervention, he says. BioForm maintains that Radiesse is as safe as other approved fillers, including collagen, for other parts of the face. In the FDA study of 117 patients who received Radiesse on one side of the face and a collagen, Cosmoplast, on the other, there was no difference in adverse events, says Lawrence Bass, a New York plastic surgeon and the study's lead investigator. As is common with all fillers, he says, some patients had swelling, redness, bruising and tenderness at the injection site for a few days. Radiesse contains microscopic particles of a synthetic bone-like material, suspended in a white gel carrier. BioForm says the microspheres create a scaffold that stimulates the growth around them of natural collagen. The FDA on Friday approved Radiesse for use in the so-called nasolabial folds, or smile lines, as well as for treatment of facial fat loss in people with HIV. The FDA data didn't compare Radiesse to Restylane, which is hyaluronic acid. But BioForm says that a study by a German dermatologist, Marion Moers-Carpi, shows that Radiesse lasted significantly longer than Restylane and that it offered "better correction throughout the course of treatment." Experience shows that Radiesse lasts "on average 12 to 18 months," about twice as long as Restylane, Dr. Bass said. "I can't comment directly on that study, except to say that the longer something lasts, the longer your adverse event can last," counters Mitchell Wortzman, executive vice president and chief scientific officer for Medicis, based in Scottsdale, Ariz. The European data on 'semi-permanent fillers' show a much higher risk of [a safety problem]" over time, he says. By contrast, "Restylane has a greater than 10-year history with over four million people world-wide injected." Physicians who have used Radiesse say it lasts longer than Restylane but is trickier to inject. "I've been using it more and more, but it takes more time to inject than Restylane or JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel, so I charge more," says New York dermatologist Rhoda S. Narins. Kenneth Beer, a dermatologist in West Palm Beach, Fla., says he has used Radiesse for four or five years. "For the right person it's great -- for men more than women," he says. The questions about Radiesse safety appear likely to continue, despite the FDA's nod. Arnold Klein, a prominent Beverly Hills dermatologist, says Radiesse is harmful and he won't use it. Dr. Klein says he has a laboratory report from the University of California at Los Angeles showing that one Radiesse patient developed a granuloma. Amy Newburger, a Scarsdale, N.Y., dermatologist on the FDA panel that reviewed BioForm's submission, voted against approval, citing a lack of long-term safety data and information about the science behind the product. Some physicians who think Radiesse is safe are skeptical that the FDA approval will dramatically spur sales. Some doctors may shy away from a one-year filler because they want more frequent opportunities to sell patients skin-care products and other services. Also, Radiesse is already well-known to beauty mavens. Indeed, BioForm has for sometime been a highly visible presence in doctors' offices. In recent weeks, for instance, the company has been offering "holiday packs" to physicians who order a large quantity of Radiesse syringes. The pack includes a free 17-inch television, complete with side-loading DVDs, to put "in your waiting or treatment room to educate your patients about your practice and various treatment options." Copyright 2007 The Wall Street Journal Visit our plastic / cosmetic surgery office in Orlando, Florida (FL). |
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Women's Skin Tone Influences Perception Of Beauty, Health And Age By Shirley Johnson A new study is revealing that wrinkles aren't the only cue the human eye looks for... A new study is revealing that wrinkles aren't the only cue the human eye looks for to evaluate age. Facial skin color distribution, or tone, can add 10-12 years to a woman's perceived age. The study, published in the latest issue of the journal Evolution and Human Behavior, used three-dimensional imaging and morphing software to remove wrinkles and furrows from pictures of women, leaving skin tone as the only variable. Researchers were then able to determine exactly what impact facial skin tone has on how young, healthy and attractive people perceive the women to be. Faces with more even skin tone were judged to be younger. "Until now, behavioral scientists have mostly ignored the overall homogeneity and color saturation of a person's skin," says lead researcher Dr. Karl Grammer. "This study points out that wrinkles aren't the only visual cue to a woman's age. "Skin tone and luminosity may be a major signal to suitors of a woman's attractiveness, as well as of her assumed age," said Grammer, who is founder and scientific director of the Ludwig-Boltzmann-Institute for Urban Ethology at the University of Vienna, Austria. The researchers took digital photographs of 169 Caucasian women between the ages of 10 and 70. Then they used specialized morphing software to "drape" each subject's facial skin over a standardized model, in effect, taking 169 different skin tones and applying them to a common canvas. In the process, other potential age-defining features such as facial furrows, lines and wrinkles were removed, leaving skin tone as the only variable. Then, these models were viewed by 430 observers who were asked to estimate each model's age and gauge her health and attractiveness. The models who had the most even skin tone received significantly higher ratings for attractiveness and health, and were also judged to be younger in age. The models with uneven, blotchy skin tone were judged to be significantly older. "Whether a woman is 17 or 70, the contrast of skin tone plays a significant role in the way her age, beauty and health is perceived," says study co-author Dr. Bernhard Fink. "An even skin tone can give visual clues about a person's health and reproductive capability, so it is considered most desirable." Fink, a senior scientist in the Department for Sociobiology/Anthropology at the University of Goettingen, Germany, said the work is important for women considering efforts to improve their tans. "We found that cumulative UV damage from too much sun dramatically influences skin tone, giving women yet another reason to prevent future UV-related skin damage or try to correct past sun damage." The researchers said that tone variances could be caused by several factors including cumulative UV damage (freckles, moles, age spots), natural aging (yellowing, dullness) and skin vascularization (redness). Not surprisingly, the study hinted at a positive correlation between the amount of accumulated photodamage and the amount of uneven skin tone. Next Phase of Tone Research - Getting Under the Skin As a next step, Drs. Grammer and Fink will partner with scientist and skin imaging expert Dr. Paul Matts, from P&G Beauty (a division of Procter & Gamble that funded the study) to look at the distribution of 3 chromophores – melanin, hemoglobin, and collagen -- in the skin of study subjects and correlate this distribution with perceived attractiveness. A non-invasive imaging technology called SIAscopy--originally developed by UK-based Astron Clinica for early skin cancer detection--will help the scientists study the chromophores. These 3 chromophores directly affect how the human eye perceives qualities such as luminosity in young skin or dullness in aging skin. "Because skin has optical depth, our eyes perceive discolorations on the surface and in underlying layers. This discoloration can be subtle or overt. We believe the judgment of facial skin age is influenced by uneven chromophore distribution and a decrease in light reflection," says Grammer. Copyright 2006 Shirley Johnson |
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New technology smoothens wrinkles around the eyes, You can now have your crow's feet ironed out without having to go under the knife. By Sharon See You can now have your crow's feet ironed out without having to go under the knife. Medical device company Thermage has developed a technology that tightens the skin of the eyelid by just applying heat to it. Dr Martin Huang, a plastic surgeon, explained about the treatment: "It involves delivering radio frequency energy into the skin of the eyelid and we're referring to both the upper and lower eyelids. When that energy goes into the skin, it causes tightening of the collagen fibers as well as stimulates the skin cells to produce new collagen. "So over a period of time, the tightened collagen and the new collagen together result in a tightening of the skin. So this will allow us to rejuvenate the skin in that area." Beverly Bird is one person who has received such eye treatment. She said: "You just feel a bit of heat when he's doing it, and when he got to certain parts, you can feel more heat.... where it's closer to the bone, that's when you feel more heat. Otherwise, it was fine." On why she chose the treatment, Beverly Bird said: "I was also looking for something non-drastic so that if I go and see a friend or client after that, they don't look at me and say, 'oh! Beverly, what have you done?'. (For this eye treatment), the difference is very subtle. So nobody can actually say, 'oh, you've had a job done', or 'you've had some kind of drastic procedure done'." "The next day (after the treatment), I went for a meeting. I was talking to a client and he just looked at my eyes but he didn't say anything.....he just looked and you could tell that he was just kind of looking at your brighter eyes. So, it's good, it's working!" Beverly Bird said. The result of the treatment, which costs at least $3,000, can last for up to two years but there are possible side effects. Dr Huang said that burns and mild swelling might occur immediately after treatment. It was only in January this year that this technology received clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration. But this technology has been used to tighten skin on other parts of the body for the past two years. Dr Huang said: "The eyelid area tends to be one of the first places where the signs of ageing tend to show up as we get older. And amongst our patients, it is probably the commonest area that is of concern, and requests for eyelid rejuvenation are highest amongst cosmetic surgery patients." - CNA/ir Copyright © 2006 MCN International Pte Ltd Visit our plastic / cosmetic surgery office in Orlando, Florida (FL). |
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Body Contouring Without Surgery Source: ASAPS Orlando, FL (April 21, 2006) — The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) announced today that a panel titled "Non-invasive Body Contouring: Fact or Fiction," will be held at the Society's Annual Meeting, April 21-25 in Orlando, FL. The panel will be moderated by Franklin L. DiSpaltro, MD, of New Jersey, and will include Spencer Brown, PhD, Dennis Hammond, MD, and Peter B. Fodor, MD. Panelists will discuss three potential non-invasive alternatives to surgical body contouring: mesotherapy (Lipodissolve), Thermage (Thermacool or Thermalift) and LipoSonix. All three techniques may provide plastic surgeons with minimally-invasive treatment options, but are not yet sufficiently backed by clinical data, an important distinction that needs to be communicated to patients. "As plastic surgeons, we are constantly searching for new, less invasive body contouring techniques that are efficient, safe and effective," said Dr. DiSpaltro. "In this panel, we want to separate the hype from what we actually know about these treatments based on clinical experience and the limited available data." The featured non-invasive therapies utilize three distinct methods. Mesotherapy involves the injection of various compounds into the skin to "dissolve" fat. Thermage uses radiofrequency to tighten facial skin for a "non-surgical face lift." LipoSonix uses a high-intensity ultrasound device to target and destroy unwanted fat cells while sparing intervening tissue and skin. "The concept behind these approaches is to limit the invasiveness of our methods. For example, LipoSonix non-invasively disrupts and selectively reduces fatty tissue," said Dr. Fodor, a plastic surgeon in Los Angeles. "Approaches such as these are very attractive to patients. The more we learn about how well they work and how safe they are, the better the advice we can give our patients." Although these minimally-invasive techniques are being offered with increasing frequency across the United States, reliable data on their safety and efficacy is lacking. Clinical trials are being planned; including a study of mesotherapy designed by the Aesthetic Society and funded by the Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation (ASERF), and a study of the sonic body sculpting method, LipoSonix, by plastic surgeon and panelist Peter Fodor. LipoSonix has been tested in Mexico in both porcine models and humans, and has submitted a protocol to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for clinical trials in the US. Dr. Fodor will present several months of data from the Mexican studies, including before and after photos. Patients considering any body contouring procedure must be fully informed about any unpredictability of non-surgical body contouring results, and their expectations must be realistic. As always, patients should seek treatment only from medical professionals who are qualified to carry out proper, clinically proven therapies. "There is a lot of controversy and confusion surrounding non-invasive body contouring treatment. None are yet FDA approved or otherwise medically proven. We welcome new research on the issue. As always, the more facts we have at our disposal, the more completely we can inform our patients to help ensure their safety and satisfaction," Mark Jewell, MD, President, ASAPS. Visit our plastic / cosmetic surgery office in Orlando, Florida (FL). |
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Palomar Starlux (IPL) and Treating Acne Efficacy and safety of intense pulsed light therapy using wavelengths of 400-700 nm and 870-1200 nm for acne vulgaris March 18, 2006 Health Sciences Center (Sunnybrook site) and the University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada; Mediprobe Research Inc, London, ON, Canada Acne vulgaris results from accumulation of sebum and Propionibacterium acnes bacteria in the pilosebaceous unit, producing pustules, papules and cysts. Current acne therapies may require ongoing applications or be associated with the potential for severe side effects. Intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy may provide a faster, easier method of treating inflammatory acne, with a low risk of side effects. The Palomar LuxV handpiece provided IPL wavelengths of 400 to 700 nm and 870 to 1200 nm in the treatment of 15 patients with Fitzpatrick skin phototypes I to V. Each treatment used a fluence of 11 J/cm2 with either 60- or 100-msec pulse width and 3 to 4 passes over the entire treatment area. Each patient received 3 to 5 treatment sessions at intervals of 1 to 2 weeks. A final follow-up took place 3 months after completion of the last treatment. Global severity grading, comedone counts and papule/pustule counts were performed prior to each treatment. The mean global severity grade of acne at baseline was 3.1 (mild to moderate acne: >20 noninflammatory comedones; 10-15 inflammatory papules/pustules; may or may not be one small nodulocystic lesion). At baseline, the mean comedone, papule, and pustule counts were 33.4, 19.3, and 4.4, respectively. At final follow-up, the mean global severity score was 2.3 (minimal to moderate: 10-20 noninflammatory comedones; <10 inflammatory papules/pustules; no nodulocystic lesions). Mean comedone, papule and pustule counts were 17.4, 8.1 and 2.1, respectively. The reduction from baseline in inflammatory lesions (sum of papules and pustules) was significant (P = .0026), as was the reduction in global severity score (P = .019). No significant difference in noninflammatory lesion (comedone) counts was found. No significant adverse effects were noted. Occasional flare-ups of inflammatory acne immediately after treatment were reported, but resolved in 3 to 5 days without medical intervention. There were reports in the skin type V group of mild crusting associated with postinflammatory hyperpigmentation that resolved without complications or medical intervention. Based on these preliminary results, IPL is effective and safe in the treatment of the inflammatory lesions of acne vulgaris in a variety of skin types. Larger scale trials to confirmthe efficacy need to be performed, with higher numbers of patients in each skin type, and longer follow-up to determine how long benefits are maintained. Author disclosure: Dr Gupta has been a clinical investigator for and has received honoraria and research grants from Palomar Medical Technologies. Supported in part by Palomar Medical Technologies. |
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Botox controls excess sweating as well as ironing out those wrinkles Medical Research News According to researchers at the St. Louis University School of Medicine, Botox may do more than iron out those wrinkles. According to researchers at the St. Louis University School of Medicine, Botox may do more than iron out those wrinkles. New research is suggesting it may help people plagued by an excessive sweating disorder, hyperhydrosis. The condition causes sweating in excess of the normal amount required to maintain a consistent body temperature. Apparently people with this common disorder produce up to four times the sweat of average people, and find themselves sweating even in the middle of winter. New research shown in interim data, from a three-year study involving 193 patients, has found that repeated treatment with Botox (botulinum toxin type A) for severe underarm sweating significantly reduced the amount of sweat produced. The team presented their findings this week at the summer meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology in Chicago. To find out more about hyperhydrosis contact the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology. Visit our plastic / cosmetic surgery office in Orlando, Florida (FL). |
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Treating Your Skin with "Intense Pulsed Light" Article by: Kevin C. Smith MD FACP FRCPC Most of us know that lasers, which produce a single wavelength of light, are used in medicine to treat many conditions, in particular unwanted hair, blood vessels, dark spots and tattoos on the skin. A related technology called "Intense Pulsed Light" (also known as "IPL") is also very useful for some skin conditions, and is sometimes used in combination with laser treatment. IPL produces a carefully defined spectrum of light, which is designed to reduce or eliminate the redness of the skin, which can result from sun damage and/or from rosacea. IPL treatment is often followed immediately by laser treatment to eliminate large unsightly blood vessels from the nose, chin and cheeks. Some patients report that after they have had several IPL treatments they blush less easily than before, and this can be wonderful bonus. Because many people mistakenly regard a ruddy complexion or a red nose as a possible sign of alcohol abuse, correction of these cosmetic problems can affect not only a persons appearance but also their business and social prospects. Reduction in easy blushing can also improve the way the world sees and treats an individual. People who have rosacea should also take care to protect themselves from sun damage, and should apply a prescription cream like Rosasol™, which has both medication and sunscreen it. Intense pulsed light is also used to make the skin more clear by removing the brown residue, freckles and "liver spots" which accumulate after years of sun exposure. It is a pleasure to see the freshness and vitality of youth reappear when someone's skin has been restored to a healthy state. Often when people have been given a fresh start they begin to take better care not only of their skin, but of other aspects of their health, including diet, exercise, and avoidance of tobacco. These things, in turn, improve their overall appearance and general outlook - and can produce a very positive change in the way the world sees you! Copyright SkinCareGuide.com. |
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'GLO'-ING Complexions Voted Best Of The Best glominerals voted Best of the Best in the makeup category by Skin Inc readers in The First Annual Best of the Best Awards. Repeatedly the frontrunner in the hottest new concepts in mineral makeup, glominerals was nominated by Skin Inc. magazine readers as the Best of the Best and voted most popular in the makeup category. It's no wonder. Taking inspiration from fashion and nature, glominerals makeup has become one of the most fashion-forward makeup lines, continually mirroring the season's hottest colors and creating the most striking looks. Highly praised by Dermatologists, Plastic/Cosmetic Surgeons and high-end spas for its distinctive formulated blends, which include antioxidants vitamins C, A, K, E, UV protection, and green tea extract, glominerals continues to raise the bar of the mineral makeup industry and capture the hearts of all women searching for flawless coverage and a stunning, 'glo'-ing complexion. "Receiving this award is a tremendous honor for us," said Robin McGee, Vice President, Caleel + Hayden. "We always strive to take mineral makeup to new heights with a smart and sassy product line that is also nourishing and healthy for women's skin. This recognition validates all of the research and hard work we put into creating a quality, healthy product for women, and that glominerals does perform to its full potential, giving women flawless, lightweight coverage that will make them feel confident and beautiful everyday." Skin Inc. magazine's First Best of the Best Awards have been created to honor the spa industry and profession's finest in spa products. Winners will be announced at the Networking Box Lunch at Face & Body Spa & Healt hy Aging Conference and Expo on Saturday, November 11, 2006 in San Francisco, CA. All winners are also announced in Skin Inc. magazine's December 2006 issue. glominerals product categories include Base Basics (gloPressed base, gloProtective liquid foundation in Satin II and Matte II, gloLoose base, gloCamouflage, gloConcealer, gloBlemish stick, gloFinishing powder and gloMoist hydration mist), Cheeks & Glo (gloBlush, gloCream blush, gloBlush duo, gloBronze and gloDust 24k), Eyes (gloEye shadow, gloEye shadow trio, gloCream eye liner, gloPrecision eye pencil, gloBrow gel, gloPrecision brow pencils, gloVolumizing and gloLengthening mascara), Lips (gloLip stick, gloLiquid lips, gloPrecision lip pencils, gloGloss and gloSheer lip stick)and gloTools for contouring and defining the flawless face. Readers interested in learning more about glominerals can visit www.glominerals.com or contact us directly at 800.496.8007. About glominerals glominerals is a clinical make-up system uniquely formulated for skincare professionals and their clients. These advanced formulations combine UV protection, pharmaceutical grade ingredients, natural high-pigment minerals and the power of antioxidants. The result is a skin nurturing make-up that provides superior camouflage and helps correct and protect. glominerals is allergy sensitive, non-comedogenic, anti-inflammatory and cruelty free. Visit our plastic / cosmetic surgery office in Orlando, Florida (FL). |
