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Baby Quasar Review: Anti-Aging Series

Photo rejuvenation has made headlines in the anti-aging industry for its role in reversing and reducing the signs of aging.

Quasar Light Therapy  is a leader in spa grade professional light therapy products and in 2007 redefined skincare by creating a product that allows us bring the “spa home”.

The Baby Quasar is designed with four wavelengths of natural light making it the most powerful and effective consumer device available today. Simply and thoughtfully designed for you, the individual who wants anti-aging or acne treatments all within the fun and convenience of your own home. The perfect solution to enhancing personal appearance. Read more

               

Women deal with taboo of facial, other body hair

Like millions of American women, Judy Hoover, 62, has struggled with facial and other body hair. Since the eighties, she has tried everything to rid her body of unwanted hair: shaving, tweezing, electrolysis and depilatories, and was thrilled to finally find something that works — laser. She is one of the very few women courageous enough to talk openly about this taboo subject in our culture. Read more

               

A Possible Cure for Unsightly Cellulite?

Findings from a new study published in the November/December 2008 issue of Aesthetic Surgery Journal suggest that a combination treatment using laser energy and fat transplantation shows promise in significantly improving cellulite.  Cellulite is a common condition that gives the appearance of lumpiness and dimpling across the skin and is most prevalent in the thigh, hip, and buttock areas. Currently some treatments may provide temporary improvement in the dimpled appearance of cellulite, but to date there is no proven, permanent “cure” for cellulite.   Read more

               

Divorce, Antidepressants, Or Weight Gain/Loss Can Add Years To Your Face

Your mother’s wrinkles — or lack there of, may not be the best predictor of how you’ll age. In fact, a new study claims just the opposite. The study, involving identical twins, suggests that despite genetic make-up, certain environmental factors can add years to a person’s perceived age. Results just published on the web-based version of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(R), the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), reveal that factors like divorce or the use of antidepressants are the real culprits that can wreak havoc on one’s face. Read more

               

Doctors at Allure Medical Spa Are Getting the Results of a Tummy Tuck Without the Downtime

The New Combituck(TM) procedure brings the results of a tummy tuck without the downtime! The traditional tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, has been the only option for people who want to regain a flat stomach after weight fluctuations or child birth. A new procedure, called the Combituck(TM) solves the problem of the loose abdominal skin and fat layer, without the weeks off of work needed with the traditional tummy tuck.

The new Combituck(TM) procedure involves removing almost all of the abdominal fat with a modern liposuction procedure, followed by a “facelift” type skin lift to the lower abdomen.

With this procedure, the time off of work is 3-5 days vs. weeks with the older tummy tuck. Also the Combituck(TM) procedure results in much greater fat removal, because with a traditional tummy tuck, very little additional fat can be safely removed.

The Combituck(TM) procedure gives men and women the flat stomach they want without the downtime, no drains after surgery are needed, and there is very little discomfort.

Dr. Charles Mok, a cosmetic surgeon, stresses that “this is not an alternative to lifestyle changes if you are overweight. But for men and women who have a roll of fat or loose abdominal skin that doesn’t respond to diet and exercise, this is an extremely effective procedure, with minimal downtime, and the scar is hidden by your underwear or bathing suit.”

Angela C., the mother of two, living in Sterling Heights, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit says, “I was able to get most of the weight off after having children, and was happy with my body, except the sagging loose skin on my stomach. Angela had the Combituck(TM) procedure last year, “after surgery I feel great, and in 2 days, I am going to Mexico and plan on wearing a two piece swimsuit for the first time in my life!!”

“Since we started performing the Combituck(TM) procedure, our patients have been very pleased. They don’t need to take weeks off of work; they heal remarkably quickly with far fewer problems than a regular tummy tuck. I also like the fact that their upper stomach is much flatter with this procedure,” says Dr. Mok, of Allure Medical Spa in Shelby Township, Michigan. Dr. Mok credits Dr. Richard Schloemer of Troy, Alabama for introducing him to this procedure.

About The Vein Center at Allure Medical Spa

Dr. Charles Mok D.O. and Dr. Brett Kotlus M.D. of Allure Medical Spa and Michigan Cosmetic Surgery Center offer free consultations in their offices located at 8180 26 Mile Road, Suite 104, Shelby Township, Michigan, to individuals who think they may benefit or want additional information on the Combituck(TM) procedure. You can also find out more information about this unique procedure by visiting www.combituck.com. Allure Medical Spa (www.alluremedicalspa.com) is one of the first Medical Spas of its kind in the United States; offering surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedure as well as treatment for varicose veins and bio-identical hormone replacement. Their unique blend of treatments encompasses the person as a whole.

SOURCE Allure Medical Spa

               

Forget Botox, try cosmetic acupuncture

Forget the Botox, avoid the scalpel. More and more women are turning to cosmetic acupuncture to reverse the aging process. Acupuncturist Brigette Ardea starts with the feet. She says the idea is to open up all of the energy pathways that lead to the face. Client Barbara Hinzten started treatments more than five years ago after being dissatisfied with Botox. Read more

               

New Liquid Facelift Helps You Ring in the New Year Looking Years Younger

This New Year’s Eve look like you did years ago with the help of a new nonsurgical face lifting treatment called the Liquid Facelift available at The Skin Center Medical Spa with locations in Pittsburgh, PA and Columbus, Ohio. This walk-in walk-out medspa treatment offers instant results with no downtime. Read more

               

Less invasive plastic-surgery options may be beneficial

Given today’s busy lifestyle and hectic schedule, it is often difficult or impossible to arrange a week to recover from a procedure. This is part of the reason that less invasive options have become so popular over the last decade. In 2007, 4.6 million people had Botox injections, over 1 million had a hyaluronic acid filler, over 1 million had a chemical peel, and laser hair removal and microdermabrasion were each performed more than 1 million times each in 2007. Read more

               

Soften your lines and wrinkles without blowing the budget

In an industry built on disposable income, many spas and doctors offices are feeling nips and tucks in their own bottom lines. In a recent survey conducted by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 62 percent of responding practitioners reported a drop in cosmetic procedures during the first half of the year. The same study found that 59 percent of women considering plastic surgery said the economy has affected their plans. Read more

               

IAPAM Helps Physicians Launch Successful Medical Spas

Comprehensive clinical and business training is the best foundation upon which a successful medical spa can be launched in these difficult economic times.  To provide the practical clinical and business experience needed to open a medical spa or integrate medical aesthetics into an existing practice, the IAPAM (International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine) offers the industry’s most comprehensive Aesthetic Medicine Symposium for new medispa entrants.

With 12,000 Americans turning 50 every day, launching an aesthetic medicine practice should be a solid business endeavour.  However, in order to open a successful and profitable aesthetic medicine practice, physicians need to incorporate these key fundamentals: Read more

               

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