Skin Treatment Archives
Fraxel Laser Gaining Professional Acceptance
The latest study data on Fraxel Laser was presented at the American Academy of Dermatology's (AAD). The study demonstrates consistent and reproducible clinical outcomes.
It's been less than two years since it was first previewed at the AAD 2004 annual meeting as the newest laser technology for treating aging and sun-damaged skin.
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Posted on March 27, 2006 03:40 PM
Non-Invasive Treatment of Wrinkles
Syneron Medical Ltd. (NASDAQ: ELOS) has announced that the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) granted marketing clearance to its new ST applicator for non-invasive wrinkle treatment.
The ReFirme procedure offers a non-invasive, less painful alternative for patients that want to reduce wrinkles on the neck, face, and other areas of the body.
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Posted on March 23, 2006 09:19 AM
New Skin Regeneration Treatments
Portrait skin regeneration, a new plasma energy technology that works both at and below the surface.
It reduces wrinkles, tightens skin and improves skin tone and texture, all at the same time; it is also treating surface blemishes, discoloration and benign skin lesions.
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Posted on March 7, 2006 02:30 PM
Photodynamic Rherapy for Cosmetic Treatments
Photodynamic therapy or PDT is a non-invasive treatment that uses a laser or light energy, a solution for people who suffer from acne, sun damage or skin cancer. PDT was initially used to treat actinic keratoses (AKs), the earliest stages in the development of skin cancer. As the photodynamic therapy treatments became refined, it expanded to provide patients with a safe, non-invasive treatment option for acne, sun damage and potentially basal and squamous cell carcinomas, the two most common forms of cancer in the world.
Dermatologist Arielle N.B. Kauvar, M.D., clinical associate professor of dermatology at New York University School of Medicine in New York City, has discussed,at the 64th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology, how dermatologists are using PDT to treat a variety of medical and cosmetic skin conditions.
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Posted on March 7, 2006 01:48 PM
The Sturge-Weber Foundation To Honor Dr. Roy Geronemus March 3, In San Francisco
The Sturge-Weber Foundation (the SWF) will host a special event celebrating the lifetime achievements of Dr. Roy Geronemus, director of the Laser and Skin Surgery Center of New York.
"Roastin' Roy" will be held at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco, California on March 3, 2006.
The evening's proceeds will benefit the SWF education and research programs.
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Posted on February 20, 2006 02:22 PM
Revolutionary Cellulite Treatment
Syneron Medical Ltd., the company that manufactures and distributes medical aesthetic devices, has designed VelaSmooth, the first and only class II medical device with the revolutionary ELOS combined energy technology using Bi-Polar Radio Frequency and Infrared Light — plus tissue mobilization combined with suction to reduce the appearance of cellulite and re-contour problem areas.
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Posted on January 20, 2006 12:19 PM
Cynosure's TriActive Laser System Canadian Approval for Cellulite Treatment
Cynosure, Inc. (Nasdaq: CYNO), announced today that it has received Class II medical device license approval from Health Canada to market and sell its laser-based TriActive(TM) LaserDermology(SM) System for the temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite.
This approval includes selling the product over the counter in Canada.
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Posted on January 20, 2006 11:18 AM
Effectiveness of the VelaSmooth(TM) in Reducing the Appearance of Cellulite
Peer-Reviewed Journal Publishes Positive Data on the VelaSmooth's Unique Combination of Technologies to Treat Cellulite With Proven Results Over Time
YOKNEAM, ISRAEL and TORONTO, 10/24/2005 - Syneron Medical Ltd. (NASDAQ: ELOS) today announced the publication of clinical data on its VelaSmooth system in the Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy (2005:7). This study, led by Dr. Tina Alster and Dr. Elizabeth L. Tanzi of the Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery, found that the VelaSmooth by Syneron and its unique elos (electro-optical synergy) technology provided safe and effective treatment of cellulite to study participants. Ninety percent of the study participants had an overall clinical improvement in the appearance of their cellulite after treatment with the VelaSmooth.
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Posted on November 18, 2005 09:43 PM
The Physician's Finishing Touch Launches First True Medical Dermatology Clinic
The Physician's Finishing Touch today announced the grand opening of its Skin Rejuvenation Clinic and Wellness Spa. As one of the first, true medical spas in California offering comprehensive cosmetic laser surgery, the spa is a complete wellness center -- promoting vitality, fostering anti-aging procedures and improving appearance -- through non-ablative, no-risk cosmetic dermatological procedures.
Utilizing natural, botanical and prescribed pharmaceutical grade products and under the direction of a full-time dermatologist, the spa reflects the fastest growing market demand for spas which provide both aesthetic enhancements, whole-body wellness and advanced skin rejuvenation with non-surgical procedures.
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Posted on October 13, 2005 10:30 AM
New Laser for In-home Acne Treatment
According to medical experts, nearly half of adult women will have acne at some point. Dermatologist, Dr. David Goldberg, of Mount Sinai School of Medicine explains: "We used to think that acne was predominately a problem of the teenage years. You get it when you are 12 it disappears when you’re 20 and that’s the end of it. What we’ve now come to realize is, is that acne in the 20 to 45 year old range is probably even more common than it is in adolescents and the reasons are clear, life is incredibly stressful now, there are all kind of changes in our lives, those stresses bring on acne."
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Posted on October 12, 2005 11:42 AM
14th European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Congress 12-16 October 2005, London
LONDON, October 11/PRNewswire/ -- Skin diseases are a major cause of reduced work output through impaired work performance and significant work absenteeism, as well as causing a highly diminished quality of life for sufferers, who may be responsible for up to 15% of primary care medical consultations.
Major sexually transmitted diseases are also on the increase with no respect for country boundaries. However, rapid major advances in diagnostic and treatment techniques in these fields over very recent years can now significantly deal with these problems in ways not possible even two decades ago.
Posted on October 11, 2005 10:29 AM
Laser Therapy For Keloids
Keloids are raised overgrowths of scar tissue that occur at the site of a skin injury. They occur where trauma, surgery, blisters, vaccinations, acne or body piercing have injured the skin. Less commonly, keloids may form in places where the skin has not had a visible injury.
Keloids differ from normal mature scars in composition and size. Some people are prone to keloid formation and may develop them in several places.
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Posted on October 10, 2005 02:18 PM
Is Laser Beard Sculpturing The New Trend For Men?
A small but growing number of men who enjoy the look of three-day stubble but who hate scraggly neck hair and are unwilling or unable to sculpt three-day stubble are opting for laser beard sculpturing.
Today’s generation being a fast and more personality oriented one expects the beauty treatments to give effective and speedy results without any side effects. Now here is the intense need for all parlors to grow beyond facials and routine insufficient beauty treatments. Every individual obviously wants to look as best as possible. Many people want to get rid of problems, which mask their beauty.
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Posted on October 7, 2005 01:27 PM
Dermacare Sets the Standard for Skin Care Clinics in Colorado
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 4, 2005--The promise of perfect skin is no longer out of reach. Today's skin care treatments can smooth wrinkles, reduce pore size, clear acne and erase scars with medical precision. Dermacare Laser & Skin Care Clinics, a chain of medical skin care clinics based in Scottsdale, Ariz., debuts in Colorado October 8, when it opens at 9898 Rosemont Avenue in Lone Tree. Dermacare provides medical treatments that improve the look of skin in a clinical setting to ensure clients' piece of mind.
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Posted on October 5, 2005 01:09 PM
New Medical Breakthroughs For Skin of Color
Washington, DC (BlackNews.com) - Beautiful News for people of color: Cutting-edge research from Harvard Medical School and the University of Michigan shows that a wide range of safe and effective laser and skin care treatments are now available for ethnic skin. This medical breakthrough comes at a time when African Americans are choosing to undergo cosmetic procedures at an unprecedented rate - six percent.
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Posted on October 4, 2005 01:31 PM
Winsted Holdings Stewardship of Charlotte Laser Center Continues Record Trend
NEWPORT BEACH, CA -- (Market Wire - Sep 27, 2005) -- Winsted Holdings, Inc. (OTC BB: WHLI), a Business Development Company (BDC), is pleased to announce that Nu Image MedSpa's Charlotte Laser Center is setting new record revenue numbers almost on a daily basis. Ever since Winsted took over of the stewardship of the Center, monthly revenue numbers have increased 40% in the first month and 75% in month number two. September has already broken old records and the month is not yet over.
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Posted on September 29, 2005 03:39 PM
Laser Treatment For Hemangiomas
Hemangiomas are the most common tumor of infancy and childhood, affecting approximately 10% of infants by the age of 1 year. The diagnosis can nearly always be made by the patient’s history and findings on physical examination.
Prior to the classification system outlined by Mulliken and Glowacki, the natural course of hemangiomas was poorly understood and treatment was inconsistent, ranging from benign neglect to deforming surgical intervention. However, with an improved understanding of the natural course of hemangiomas, as well as advances in anesthesia, laser technology, medical therapy, and surgical methods, an aesthetic approach to facial hemangiomas was developed by the senior author Edwin F. Williams III, MD.
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Posted on September 27, 2005 04:20 PM
Fall Into Beauty With 'Filler Facelift' and Hold the Scalpel
CHEVY CHASE, Md., Sept. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Age may only be a number, but sagging skin and wrinkles can take their toll on your face, making it harder to hide the years. Restylane, a natural stabilized form of hyaluronic acid gel, has become the wrinkle filler of choice across the globe to soften facial lines, replace lost volume, and softly enhance the lips.
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Posted on September 23, 2005 04:09 PM
Fraxel(R) Laser Treatment's Winning Combination of Non-Invasive Fractional Skin Resurfacing
(BUSINESS WIRE)--When it comes to choosing a full body solution for aging and sun damaged skin that produces dramatic results without surgery, it's no contest - plastic surgeons, facial plastic surgeons, and patients turn to Fraxel(R) Laser Treatment.
American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) Plastic Surgery 2005 September 24-28, 2005 Chicago - McCormick Place Lakeside Center.
Posted on September 21, 2005 01:50 PM
Evolving Trends in the Treatment of Vascular Birthmarks
Newswise — The September/October issue of Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals, contains several articles on the current state of knowledge and experience with vascular birthmarks, which are caused by blood vessels that do not form correctly. Vascular birthmarks can be internal, or form an external birthmark and can be disfiguring, especially if formed on the face.
In an editorial accompanying the articles, Marcelo Hochman, M.D., of The Facial Surgery Center, Charleston, S.C., writes that more than 400,000 infants in the United States are born with a vascular lesion, including hemangiomas (which include "strawberry" or "raspberry" marks and port wine stains) and various malformations.
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Posted on September 20, 2005 12:15 PM
Manual Epidermal Dermabrasion: A Gentle Hand Mightier Than the Machine
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 14, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- In an era of high tech procedures and overbooked dermatologists, Forever Young's David Rahimi, M.D. is one of the first practitioners to take his well-trained hand and artistic eye and turn to some old fashioned methods to get flawless results for problem skin.
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Posted on September 15, 2005 01:15 PM
More laser fixes for men
Women are still the most intrested in cosmetic surgery, from liposuction to lip injections, but more and more men are also getting rid of wrinkles and zapping leg veins.
The number of men seeking minimally invasive procedures grew 43 percent, compared with a 35 percent increase for women, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
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Posted on September 13, 2005 01:20 PM
Laser For Clearer Skin
The new laser procedure could appeal to Americans' desire for flawless skin; the surgical laser is designed to remove hair, birthmarks, and unsightly skin blemishes with less discomfort and at a lower cost than other approved surgical lasers.
The laser is called EpiStar Diode Laser System and it uses wavelengths of infrared light to penetrate deep into the skin and stimulate the healing process.
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Posted on September 8, 2005 02:04 PM
Can Laser Treatment Help With Rosacea?
Rosacea is a common skin disease that causes redness and swelling on the face. Often referred to as "adult acne," Rosacea may begin as a tendency to flush or blush easily, and then progress to persistent redness in the center of the face that may gradually involve the cheeks, forehead, chin, and nose. It also may involve the ears, chest and back. As the disease progresses, small blood vessels and tiny pimples begin to appear on and around the reddened area; however, unlike acne, there are no blackheads.
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Posted on September 5, 2005 03:41 PM
Is Laser Surgery For Moles and Birthmarks?
Warts, Moles and Birthmarks are all skin conditions, and, according to doctors they are not even related and they should not be taken lightly.
Moles are usually harmless collections of pigmented cells called melanocytes on your skin. They can appear alone or in multiples. Moles are also called nevi; a single mole is a nevus. Most moles are present on the torso, but they are also commonly found on your face, arms and legs. Moles can be present in more obscure locations as well — including on your scalp, under your nails, in your armpits and around your genitals.
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Posted on September 5, 2005 02:01 PM
Erbium Laser Skin Resurfacing - the safest?
The skin is the largest organ in our bodies. It protects us from infection and shields us from harmful substances. However, effects of the sun, wind, time and hormones begin to show. Surface irregularities such as pigment discolorations and acne scarring may also occur.
The Erbium laser is the latest advance for the treatment of aging and sun-damaged skin. The Erbium laser provides a safer, more accurate and less painful method of restoring softer, smoother, more youthful-appearing skin. In most cases, patients can have their procedure performed in the doctor's office and be home that same day.
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Posted on August 29, 2005 01:29 PM
What are the benefits of Laser-Toning?
As a child, your skin was soft and smooth. Over the years, the sun, wind and toxins have taken their toll and your skin is showing signs of aging. Fine lines have begun to form around your lips and eyes. As the collagen that supports your skin wears out, deeper lines and grooves appear in your brow and next to your nose, down to the corners of your mouth. Now you are looking to reverse the years of wear and tear on your skin.
Lasers have given the surgeon more control and made skin resurfacing safer and more predictable. However, laser resurfacing still exfoliates the protective outer layer of skin, which may require bandages and a lengthy recovery period.
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Posted on August 25, 2005 04:37 PM
Acne Treatments That Work
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) August 25, 2005 -- Most students will bring more than textbooks, vacation stories and new jeans back to school this fall. About 85 percent will return with acne. Teen acne and the associated acne scars that it may cause can be very embarrassing to young adults. And it’s not just the teenagers— adult acne afflicts nearly thirty percent of the adult population as well.
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Posted on August 25, 2005 03:03 PM
Experts Advise On Tattoo Risks
It's estimated that about one in seven Americans has a tattoo, most likely one professing their independence, allegiance, style, or love for someone or something.
According to Dr. Roy Geronemus, most people make the decision to get a tattoo on a whim, with very few giving it careful thought or reflection and many of them seek to have it removed. The American Society of Dermatologic Surgery repports that laser tattoo removal procedures rose 27% between 2001 and 2003.
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Posted on August 25, 2005 02:12 PM
Japan's #1 Medical Cosmetic Company, Dr.Ci:Labo, Introduces Doctor Formulated Skin Care to US
NEW YORK, Aug. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Japan's foremost laser skin specialist, Doctor Yoshinori Shirono, created Aqua-Collagen-Gel in 1999 when he couldn't find medically effective skin treatment products for his patients. The moisturizer proved so popular that he formed a company to produce and market the gel and other medically oriented treatment products, called Dr. Ci:Labo. Their initial product, Aqua-Collagen-Gel has since sold over 4,500,000 jars.
Posted on August 23, 2005 01:15 PM
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