Cosmetic-Surgery

Tattoo removal is costly and requires 4-6 laser treatment sessions. A recent study has shown that if one has 4 Alexandrite laser treatments performed 20 minutes apart in a single session, 61% can expect complete clearing of their black, green, and blue tattoos with no increased risk for scarring. Although relatively new, this treatment protocol…

Patients will receive a rebate of:  $40 per cc of Restylane (minimum of 2-cc must be used in a single session to be eligible and there is a maximum of $360) $50 per cc of Perlane (no minimum and there is a maximum of $300) visit www.RestylaneUSA.com for details.

A study published in the Archives of Dermatology found that children use the most sunscreen when dispensed from a pump, when compared with squeeze bottles and roll-on dispensers. Despite this finding, kids used half of the recommended amount even with the pump-dispenser.

Xeomin joins Dysport as an alternative to Botox. This product has been FDA-approved for the cosmetic treatment of frown lines. Unlike Dysport or Botox, this product contains pure toxin. It remains to be seen whether this product has any advantages over it’s predecessors.

Although Restylane has been used safely in the lips in the United States since its release in 2004, it has now got the stamp of approval for this indication from the FDA. Restylane is now the only filler that is FDA approved for use in the lips.

Merz Aesthetics announced that the FDA has approved incobotulinum toxin A (Xeomin) for the temporary improvement in the appearance of frown lines. This product was approved by the FDA in July of 2010 for the treatment of cervical dystonia and blepharospasm, but has recently been approved for cosmetic use in the U.S.A.  This product has been…

All patients will be eligible for a $50 rebate if treated during July 15 until September 30, 2011.  In addition, former Botoxtm Cosmetic patients whom have been treated 3-12 months before their Dysport treatment will be eligible for an additional $50 rebate.

To put it simply, Juvederm Ultra is very similar to Restylane. Both have similar results and last a similar amount of time. Because they are so similar, I put cost first as my determining factor on which product to use when every last drop counts. Whichever product costs less per cc (not syringe as they both…

Sculptra is not a new product, although it was only approved for HIV lipoatrophy (hollows in the cheeks in HIV-infected persons) until recently. In the past year, its use has been much more widespread and it has received much press. In short, this product is unique in that it does stimulate collagen formation that can be…

The simple answer is they last the same if a bioequivalent number of units are given . That being said, there are variables that would make one last longer or shorter, or would have them give a different effect. Such variables include: •the dilution used (how many cc per vial) for each product•how many units…