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This Hyperpigmentation-Fighting Procedure Was Performed 3.2 Million Times Last Year

Posted on June 7, 2018 at 12:56 pm by / 0

Original Article By Julie Ricevuto. It’s no secret that cosmetic procedures have been on the rise over the past few years, but a new announcement by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) is proving just how major the trend has taken off. According to the ASDS, nearly 12 million cosmetic procedures were performed in 2017, over 10 percent more than in 2016 and doubling since 2012, the press release reveals. Additionally, the 2017 ASDS Survey on Dermatologic Procedures discovered that skin cancer treatments were ranked the most-performed procedure for the sixth year in a row, producing more than 3.5 million procedures. While this is certainly impressive, it was findings regarding another procedure that really surprised us. The second most-performed procedure in 2017 was lasers—clocking in at 3.2 million completed procedures—aiming to treat hyperpigmentation from sun damage, age spots and excess hair. Unsurprisingly, injectables were another popular choice for consumers,…

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This New Fire and Ice Combination Treatment Is the Closest Thing to Surgery Without Going Under the Knife

Posted on May 10, 2018 at 3:02 pm by / 0

Original Article By Elise Minton Tabin. The great thing about noninvasive body contouring treatments is that they don’t require a recovery period, like surgery. But, oftentimes, multiple procedures need to be “stacked” (i.e. done in tandem when possible, or as consecutive treatment sessions) to tackle the problems at hand. The newest “layering” treatment that we are hearing about is The Fire and Ice combination, to get rid of unwanted fat and loose skin. West Palm Beach, FL dermatologist Kenneth R. Beer, MD offers the $1,200-plus treatment (Dr. Beer says the treatment can fetch upwards of $3,600 depending on the area being treated), which makes use of CoolSculpting, as well as radio-frequency and ultrasound skin tightening. “We are combining the latest generation of CoolSculpting, which is more efficient and effective than prior generations, with skin tightening to give patients the best of both worlds,” he says. Ideal for treating the chin,…

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Helen Mirren’s Ageless Secret: Eyebrow Tattoos

Posted on April 3, 2018 at 4:33 pm by / 0

Original Article By Liz Ritters. Dame Helen Mirren just dished on a BIG beauty secret she swears by: Getting her brows tattooed. As the 72-year-old told the Daily Mail, she recently tried the microblading trend, which “she loved.” “I was fed up of my brows barely being there and when one of my girlfriends got it done, I thought that they looked great,” she said. “They’re very lightly and delicately done—but it means that when I get up in the morning and I have no makeup on, at least I have eyebrows. It’s made a huge difference.” Case in point: In a recent selfie Mirren posted to Instagram, the actress is makeup-free but showing off a pair of perfect brows. Learn more about Microblading | Lehigh Valley PA. Request for a Free Consultation.

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Botox Injections May Improve the Appearance of Facial Scars

Posted on March 14, 2018 at 4:15 pm by / 0

Original Article By Macaela Mackenzie. Botox is to plastic surgery what coconut oil is to beauty. It seemingly does everything. Now, doctors say it might even help stop scars from forming after plastic surgery. While technically only Food & Drug Administration-approved for a few uses on the face, botulinum toxin type A injections, like Botox, have a wide range of off-label uses — both medical (say, minimizing migraines) and aesthetic (like non-surgical face-lifts). According to a new study published this month in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the injectable even has the potential to totally change the way we treat scars. To explore its wound-healing powers, doctors tested the effects of botulinum toxin type A injections on facial plastic surgery incisions for 16 patients. (Most of the patients in the study were undergoing plastic surgery to alter a disfiguring birthmark.) Post-surgery, doctors injected half of the incision with botulinum toxin A…

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What Is “Baby Botox”? Plastic Surgeons Explain the New Trend in Injectables

Posted on February 6, 2018 at 12:11 pm by / 0

Original Article By Macaela Mackenzie. “Baby Botox” (which doesn’t actually involve babies — phew!), might just be the future of injectables. Simply put, “Baby Botox” uses a lower volume of Botox (a.k.a. botulinum toxin injections) than a traditional injection to smooth fine lines and wrinkles. “Instead of using 25 units in an area, you may use 10 units,” Melissa Doft, a board-certified plastic surgeon in New York City, tells Allure. “I have many patients who ask for half the normal dose, as they do not want to look frozen but are tired of wrinkles in photos. First-time Botox patients are perfect for this.” Besides the volume of product used, Baby Botox is about the technique, says Doris Day, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City and author of Beyond Beautiful. “If you’re very precise in where you put the product, you can use lower doses,” she tells Allure. These super…

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A Popular Injection Is Shown to Dissolve Stomach Fat

Posted on February 6, 2018 at 11:16 am by / 0

Original Article By Liz Ritter. Miami dermatologist S. Manjula Jegasothy, MD, is a big fan of Kybella. While the injection is “the first and only FDA-approved injectable treatment” to reduce fat under the specific area of the chin, she’s seeing it do some amazing things in other areas of the body—including upper arms, saddlebags of the thighs, knees, bra line, abdomen, love handles, “muffin tops,” posterior upper thighs and even the inner thighs. “Kybella, which is deoxycholate [a bile-derived salt similar to what the gallbladder naturally produces] works by emulsifying, and therefore, destroying fat cells in the areas where it is injected,” she says. “The body’s immune system then resorbs the fat cell remnants over a period of one-to-three months.” As Dr. Jegasothy explains, Kybella emulsifies fat cells permanently, so the results are “permanent.” “However, there are always residual fat cells remaining in any treatment area, so if you gain…

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3 Expert-Approved Ways to Get Better-Looking Cheekbones

Posted on January 4, 2018 at 12:30 pm by / 0

Original Article By Macaela Mackenzie. There’s a reason for the phrase “baby face.” Experts agree that the broader your cheeks and the narrower your chin, the younger your overall appearance seems. Increasingly, dermatologists and plastic surgeons are turning their attention to pumping up the volume and defining the cheeks, which can almost instantly turn back the hands of time. From quick fixes to permanent solutions, here are three ways to put your cheeks back on the map. Contour Correction While contouring may seem tricky, makeup kits and step-by-step tutorials make the makeup method—which can fake the look of a totally different bone structure—easier to master. “The best technique I’ve found for sculpting the cheeks is to use a cream contour, like Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Contour Wand ($38), right below your cheekbones,” says celebrity makeup artist Vincent Oquendo. “Then, layer a matte bronzing powder on top to set it—I like benefit…

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How to Get Rid of Dark Spots On Your Face: Tips, Treatments & Serums

Posted on December 5, 2017 at 5:24 pm by / 0

Original Article By Mackenzie Wagoner and Chloe Atkins and Kristi Kellogg. Despite best efforts to mind SPF, any time spent under the sun can take a toll on skin. After months of UV exposure, discolorations in the form of freckles, dark spots, or scars may suddenly be visible, leaving one to wonder how to get rid of dark spots. Once spotted, NYC-based skin care expert Dangene says, the earlier you seek treatment, the better. In general, even tiny dark spots “will keep growing bigger,” she says—meaning the sooner you tackle the problem, the less intervention will be required. Start by seeking a professional opinion. “Brown spots are complicated,” says Miami-based dermatologist Dr. Jill Waibel, M.D., who explains the key to successfully treating discoloration is to know what you’re dealing with. “You don’t want to use a laser on melanoma,” she warns of properly diagnosing a potentially dangerous dark mark before…

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The Surprising New Way to Use Botox Is for Stress Relief

Posted on November 7, 2017 at 3:43 pm by / 0

Original Article By Jenna Rennert. Suffice it to say, 2017 has ranked high on the global stress barometer. And if nonstop White House turmoil, grim international headlines, or a spate of natural disasters didn’t spike your anxiety levels, the steady you’ve-got-mail ding of an iPhone could justifiably send anyone into a digital tailspin. All that tension is bound to take a toll on health and wellness habits, but for many, the signs manifest in one surprising place: your jaw. Yes, according to experts, jaw clenching is one of the most common secondary effects of stress, and while adopting a Gwyneth Paltrow–like mantra of conscious breathing and meditation may help, it’s neither a quick fix nor a foolproof solution. I know firsthand. Having acquired a grinding habit over the years, fueled by a fast-paced New York City work schedule, Manolo-clad power walks, and an Orbit Gum–chewing addiction, dentists had warned me…

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The FDA Just Gave the Green Light to a New Way to Get Rid of Your Double Chin

Posted on October 4, 2017 at 10:42 am by / 0

Original Article By Tatiana Bido. The list of noninvasive procedures you can have done to get rid of the extra fat under your chin continues to grow. Before, if you wanted to get rid of that pesky fat (without going under the knife), your options were Kybella and CoolSculpting, two noninvasive solutions that just came on the market in the last few years. Now, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared the body-contouring laser treatment SculpSure for use in that area as well. SculpSure is the only laser that is approved for fat reduction and is said to be able to eliminate about 25 percent of the fat in a targeted area. Where Kybella destroys fat cells using deoxycholic acid injections, and CoolSculpting freezes the fat, SculpSure uses heat (it’s a diode laser) to eliminate unwanted fat. Up until now, the fat fighting laser was only approved for use…

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