Blog

LED lights & Green Tea Extract Show Promise as Wrinkle Treatments

Posted March 23, 2010 in Cosmetic Injectables, Facial Surgery, Fillers and Injectables, News & Research

4 Signs of Sun-Damaged Skin Plus Treatments that Help!

Posted March 19, 2010 in Cosmetic Injectables, Fillers and Injectables, Laser Skin Resurfacing, News & Research, Non-Surgical Procedures

Sun damage can happen to anyone, but those with fair skin, blue eyes, a history of sunburns or family members with skin cancer, are particularly susceptible to damage from the sun, including an increased risk of skin cancer.

Here are some things to watch for and treatments to help!

Scientists Discover The Secret of Cell Aging

Posted March 09, 2010 in News & Research

For centuries, people have sought the Fountain of Youth. Ponce de Leon thought he had discovered the Fountain of Youth in 1513 in Florida and, although it's a great place to visit, Florida isn't the fountain of youth any more than is Pasadena! One of the world's biggest secrets is how and why we age. When our cells become old, what happens to them?  An international team of researchers and scientists at two institutions (England’s Newcastle University and Germany’s University of Ulm) set forth to answer that question.

Rollover BOTOX®?

Posted March 08, 2010 in Cosmetic Injectables, Facelift, Facial Surgery, Fillers and Injectables, News & Research, Non-Surgical Procedures

According to Science Daily, researchers  in Germany  report a major improvement in a potential treatment for wrinkles that could ultimately be an alternative to Botox, dermal fillers and facial cosmetic surgery.

When is a nice blush actually Rosacea?

Posted March 02, 2010 in Uncategorized

Because most of us admire a soft blush to the cheeks, rosacea, a chronic inflammatory condition of the skin, can exist unnoticed until it creates more skin damage.  Dry, bumpy and rough skin with red blotches can escalate to an acne-like appearance, which can result in permanent scarring.

Scientists Discover the Secret of Aging

Posted March 02, 2010 in News & Research

Like other biological matters, the answer to the secret of aging is complex. While understanding cellular aging might not result in the creation of a Youth Potion,  it could help scientists and researchers to better fight age-related disorders such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Along the way, perhaps a new wrinkle treatment will also be created!

Italians may ban breast implants for minors

Posted February 24, 2010 in Uncategorized

In reaction to statistics that estimate 36% of Italian teenaged girls are displeased with their appearance, the Italian parliament has proposed a ban on cosmetic breast implants for girls 18 and younger.

Manscaping–is it right for YOUR man?

Posted February 23, 2010 in Laser Hair Removal, Uncategorized

What’s “Manscaping?” It’s the removal of hair on a man's chest, underarms, shoulders, back and/or genital area. Some men remove all their hair including “down there” while other men remove just the most furry of hairy spots such as the chest, shoulders and/or back. I promise you that David Beckham presents a realistic look of a man who chooses to exercise "border control" with his Boyzillian wax. The complete or near-complete removal of hair in intimate areas isn't just for the girls anymore.

LATISSE® as a fat treatment? It could happen!

Posted February 21, 2010 in News & Research, Non-Surgical Procedures

Since Latisse® (with its active ingredient Bimatoprost) was approved by the FDA in December of 2008, the buzz about its ability to expand and lengthen eyelashes has been amazing.

Why CO2 lasering is the Gold Standard

Posted February 21, 2010 in Uncategorized

You’ve undoubtedly heard of laser skin resurfacing. Although it sounds new, in fact, the original and “the gold standard” is the CO2 laser for skin resurfacing, which was invented in 1964 by Dr. Kumar Patel. Dr. Patel isn’t a physician.