By admin, on March 3rd, 2011
A patient came by the other day and told she was doing facial exercises to try to improve her neck sagging. So I got curious to see if there is any evidence that these exercise do anything positive. The only study I found that offered any evidence is an article in the Journal of Geriatric Dermatology cited by the manufacturer of Facial-Flex facial exerciser device.
Why I Think This Study May Be Flawed
I have never heard of this journal and do not know how carefully they check their facts, or whether the article was reviewed by peers prior to publication. The . . . → Read More: Facial Exercise: Myth or Fact?
By admin, on February 10th, 2011
The story of Botox from a deadly disease to something that is talked about on The View and read about in People magazine is an interesting one. Below are 5 little know facts about Botox:
#1 Medical use of botulinum toxin (BTX) began in the 1950s
Botulism is a form of food poisoning from improperly canned or preserved food that usually begins with abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, dizziness, double vision and may progress to difficulty swallowing or speaking and breathing difficulty that may lead to respiratory failure. Early outbreaks were thought to be caused by sausage, thus the name was derived . . . → Read More: 5 Least Known Facts About Botox
By admin, on November 2nd, 2010
The New Medical Test Drive Products
Have you ever wanted to try “this” or “that” but are just not sure it would look good or you would like it? Even Botox is not reversible, you just have to wait till the effect goes away. But Juvederm or Restylane fillers are COMPLETELY REVERSIBLE. There is a medication called hyaluronidase which when injected into the same area will dissolve Juvederm or Restylane very quickly. You can date Juvederm but pretty much everything else is a commitment. Most of the procedures I do in the office are . . . → Read More: Take a Medical Test Drive With Juvederm or Restylane
By admin, on October 29th, 2010
Intense pulsed light (IPL) also known as photofacial or photorejuvenation is a non-invasive and non-ablative treatment that uses high intensity pulses of visible light to improve the appearance of the following skin problems: vascular lesions including rosacea, spider veins, port wine stains; freckles and sun spots; fine lines on the face.
IPL may also be helpful for mild to moderate active acne when used with levulan.
How does it work?
IPL systems work on the same principles as lasers in that light energy is absorbed into particular target cells with colour (chromophores) in the skin. The light . . . → Read More: Everything You Need To Know About Photo-Facials (IPL)
By admin, on July 28th, 2010
Perma Facial Implants
Finally, the safe, definitive solution for permanent tissue augmentation has arrived. Don’t get me wrong. I am quite happy with Juvederm for lip augmentation. I am comfortable with it and have had a lot of success with it. Some patients have asked me if a more permanent solution was available. VeraFil saline implants came along and that seemed like a good idea. Problem was I could not guarantee that they will not leak a few years down the road. I am excited about the new FDA-approved . . . → Read More: Perma Facial Implants
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