Posted September 14, 2008 in Blog, Botox and Facial Fillers, Uncategorized
To those of us that would rather not have needles and shots, there may be some good news on the horizon. PSP eReports tells us that researchers at the University of Massachusetts Lowell Nanomanufacturing Center have developed a skin cream based in part on botulinium toxin, which, according to the patent application recently submitted to […]
Read MorePosted September 09, 2008 in Blog, Plastic Surgery in the News, Uncategorized
Lumigan 0.03%, manufactured by Allergan as a glaucoma eye drop is gaining popularity as an eye lash enhancer. As noted below in the “warnings” section, one of the side effects is the growth of eyelashes. Patients are seeing imrpovement as soon as 3 weeks. The product is available from physicians by prescription only. Instructions for […]
Read MorePosted September 08, 2008 in Blog, Botox and Facial Fillers, Fraxel Laser Treatment, Uncategorized
Innovative British journalist Ms. Kate Spicer traveled to the U.S. this summer to investigate the latest facial cosmetic non-invasive treatments. She began in New York City, where she received Botox and Sculptra injections by doctors including Madonna’s cosmetic injection physician Fredric Brandt, MD. She then traveled to Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, and Encino. Having consulted […]
Read MorePosted September 01, 2008 in Blog, Eyelid Lift, Fraxel Laser Treatment, Uncategorized
You will soon be hearing of the results of Fraxel re:pair laser from patients who have had the treatment, as well as from the media. I have now treated about 40 patients, 39 have had phenomenal results. One patient did not get the tightening of skin that we had hoped for, nor the overall improvement […]
Read MorePosted August 29, 2008 in Blog, Botox and Facial Fillers, Uncategorized
I am one of a limited number of U. S. physicians trained and certified to inject Evolence, the brand new collagen product brought to us by Johnson and Johnson. From my experience with Evolence the strengths are that it is FDA approved to fill nasolabial folds (laugh lines), it stimulates platelet aggregation which helps to […]
Read MorePosted August 28, 2008 in Blog, Botox and Facial Fillers, Lip Augmentation, Plastic Surgery in the News, Uncategorized
CLINTON AND COSMETIC MEDICINE As Hillary Clinton, 60, basks in the spotlight at this week’s Democratic National Convention, doctors say she appears to have used some of the tools of cosmetic medicine to fight against the signs of aging. But Clinton would still benefit from more skin-rejuvenation treatments to further the process, they say. Minimally […]
Read MorePosted August 14, 2008 in Blog, Uncategorized
The current edition of C Magazine, with the beautiful and talented Ms. Meg Ryan on its cover has an article about Fraxel re:pair laser treatment written by Shana Dishell. The photo in the article is the best published photograph of my right hand since The Los Angeles Times photo of the same right hand holding […]
Read MorePosted August 11, 2008 in Accent XL (Fat Sculpting, Skin Tightening), Blog, Uncategorized
These are common general questions that are frequently asked about Accent XL treatment of fat and cellulite: 1: How much does Accent cost per area? Some practices measure the areas by the size of the palm of their hand and charge approx. $150.00 to $250.00 I have found that to be unrealistic, as the areas […]
Read MorePosted August 07, 2008 in Blog, Philosophy 101, Uncategorized
Recently while cleaning out my desk I came across an article with Audrey Hepburn’s list of beauty tips. Ms. Hepburn, an internationally acclaimed beauty, was allegedly a carrier for the Belgian Underground Anti-Nazi Movement in WW II as a teen. She learned the importance of a good heart as well as good character early. Here […]
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