One of the “Holy Grail” topics in plastic surgery is the non-surgical removal of fat: in other words, no incisions, no anesthesia, and no instruments being inserted under the skin. This rules out regular liposuction, laser liposuction, tummy tucks and all the traditional methods. Recently, there are several FDA-approved methods that have taken America by […]
Here’s a cool new idea: spray-on skin grafts. Using the ReCell kit, a small skin biopsy is processed, turning the sliver of skin into a suspension of cells. This takes about 30 minutes. The resulting liquid is then sprayed onto the area of second-degree burns. And here’s a bonus: you can cover a much bigger area […]
For those users of Propecia – used for hair loss in men, and Proscar – used for the treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) in men, here is a new concern raised by Health Canada, which is the Canadian version of the FDA. Apparently, prescription drugs Propecia and Proscar seemed to be linked to rare cases of male breast cancer. […]
In a press release this week, Kythera Biopharmaceuticals and Bayer HealthCare’s dermatology business, announced two European Phase III studies evaluating their injectable adipolytic agent, for the reduction of localized fat under the chin. The product, called ATX-101, has sucessfully passed earlier studies. In layman’s terms, this is a shot that makes your double chin go away without surgery! We’ve talked […]
Let’s face it – if modern medical science had an effective treatment for cellulite, the world would beat a path to its door. Even slender women can have the dimples and irregular skin contours with this cosmetic issue. So what can be done about it? Modern cellulite treatments really began with the Endermologie and later, the Synergie machines. Both […]
Everybody likes to get a deal, right? Here are our December specials…. – 20% Off Medical Spa Gift Certificates – for Non-Surgical Procedures, Spa Services and Products. Get a $100 certificate for $80! Makes a great gift! The Gift certificates must be purchased by December 31, 2010 and may not be redeemed the same day of purchase. […]
Do you have a fairly minor shape problem with your nose, but don’t care for the idea of a complex rhinoplasty procedure? Well, here’s an option for you to correct it, without the fuss of surgery. Called a “non-surgical rhinoplasty”, the technique essentially uses filler agents like Restylane, Juvederm or Radiesse to disguise the less […]
Latisse, the blockbuster product for eyelash growth from Allergan, is now being tested to see if it has any effect on hair growth on the scalp. A clinical study (info here) is about to get underway, for both male-pattern and female-pattern hairloss. The Phase 1 trial, scheduled to start this month, will focus on the […]
It’s pretty cool when modern medicine comes up with a treatment that replaces or reduces the need for invasive surgery. In the case of Xiaflex, a new injectable treatment for people with Dupuytren’s disease, this may well be the case. Dupuytren’s, by way of background, is a disease in which fibrous collagen-laden tissue builds up in […]
There’s hundreds over beauty creams out there…and most of them are glorified moisturizers, and are a waste of money. Fact is, if you were stranded on a desert island, and for some reason, wanted to have a basic skin care program that was simple and was scientifically proven to work, you would only need 2 […]
