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How Much Does Liposuction Cost?

December 29, 2011

One of the most common questions someone interested in body shaping has is how much does liposuction cost. The obvious cost of liposuction is the combination of the surgeon’s fee, the anesthesiologist’s fee, the facility fee, and the charges for extras such as garments.  A less obvious cost, but one that is equally important, is [...]

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Rejuvenation of the Chest

September 5, 2011

Most people initially focus their rejuvenation efforts on their face, but the chest should not be overlooked.  It, too, is an area that can show signs of aging. Fortunately, there are many techniques to make it look younger and better.Chest wrinkles can be improved with Sculptra.  Sculptra is a product that stimulates collagen production when [...]

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Botox competitor, Xeomin, coming to Los Angeles

August 9, 2011

Move over Botox and Dysport!  A third player is coming to town. Xeomin, another botulinum toxin, just got FDA approval for the treatment of wrinkles.  Approval was based on two clinical trials in the U.S. involving 547 healthy adults.  Xeomin is already approved and used in Europe for the treatment of wrinkles. Xeomin should be [...]

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Liposuction to Remove Back Fat on the Rise

July 6, 2011

A recent article notes that more and more women are turning to liposuction to remove unwanted back fat in order to get an hourglass figure. Liposuction is a very effective method for removing unwanted fat in the bra, waist, back, and hip areas to get a smooth hourglass shape. Multiple liposuction techniques can be used [...]

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How to Get Smooth Skin

April 24, 2011

Smooth skin is highly sought after.  This post will discuss how to get and maintain smooth skin. To get smooth skin, it is easiest to talk about what makes skin not smooth and how to correct it.  There are many reasons why skin may not be smooth.  I will discuss the main ones. Bumps There [...]

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How to Treat Acne Scars

April 24, 2011

There is no single method or tool available that treats all types of acne scars.  Treating acne scars requires the right combination of multiple different tools and techniques.  Also, active acne needs to be under control before treating the scars.  The first step in treating acne scars is to identify what type of scars are [...]

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Top 5 Best Cosmetic Treatments

April 18, 2011

With so many treatment options available for looking great, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the options.  That’s why it’s so important to work with a skilled physician to determine which treatments are right for you.  However, some treatments are a better bet than others.  Here are five treatments that have very high patient satisfaction [...]

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New Device Chills Nerve to Reduce Forehead Wrinkles

April 6, 2011

A new device is being developed that reduces forehead wrinkles by cooling the nerve that activates the forehead muscles.  Cooling the nerve inactivates it temporarily and reduces forehead wrinkles. A cold probe is inserted into the skin in the temple region where the nerve is located.  Results from preliminary studies found that results lasted 3 [...]

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Botox Gel?

April 6, 2011

Maybe.  A company in California has developed a botulinum toxin get and is currently studying its effectiveness.  They recently funded a study and found it was effective for treating crow’s feet.  The details about how long results will last, how effective it will be compared to injection Botox, and exactly how it will be used [...]

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Treating Under Eye Hollows: Which filler is best?

April 1, 2011

Under eye hollows develop along the lower border of the eyelid and appear in virtually everyone to some degree as they get older. It was once thought that the best way to treat them was to cut out the fat of the lower eyelid.  That fat appears to bulge as we age creating a groove [...]

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