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Thermage or Exilis ?

Exilis is also a radio frequency device, for body shaping. The difference to you between Exilis and Thermage is that Thermage is a one time treatment and Exilis treatments consist of 4-6 sessions. So the good news is Exilis is a lot cheaper per treatment approximately $500 vs $4000 for a body area. However after a 5 or 6 treatments, the price differential is not as great. Another advantage with Exilis is that you get to see how your body responds to a radio frequency treatment without risking many thousands of dollars. Perhaps your particular nature of loose skin, wrinkles or excess skin or extra inches of fat is a “good responder” or maybe not. Some people actually use both devices on different parts of their bodies, plus due to the slightly different shape of the hand pieces of the different devices, one might be more suitable then the other. Finally Exilis is often used for “spot” reduction. My best advice is find a provider that has both. New York has at least one Precision Aesthetics. Precision Aesthetics also has the advantage of being the only New York Thermage Pinnacle and Black Diamond provider, and has the distinction of that award for 4 years running, as well as the first site to offer Exilis. So if you are in that neck of the woods it makes the decision of finding the best provider pretty easy. Obviously the best isnt the cheapest, but as I said in a previous post, if you were getting surgery would you go to the cheapest surgeon ? Any technician with 4 years experience on Thermage and over a year with Exilis ( thats about as long as its been around) will be your opportunity to get the best results that your body is capable of achieving. Lastly if you are considering one of these treatments for your face, misapplied it could be a disaster. These are powerful devices, certain areas are treated lightly to lift and tighten, other areas are gone over with multiple passes to reduce fat, like a double chin. If not done properly you could literally land up losing critical fat and collagen in areas where you most need it. It is an art and it takes a lot of experience. Its your face you are better off not doing it at all then risking a bad treatment.

Vitamins for Skin

Skin Care Vitamins are everywhere, but many are what we in the industry call “fairy dust” meaning they have only a sprinkling of ingredients and not enough of the important ones involved in the production of collagen and other important building blocks for the skin. One of the most highly researched building blocks of collagen comes from Belgium in the form of ch-orthosilicic acid (ch-OSA). There are numerous strong studies supporting it’s effectiveness and we have seen real results from it. It is contained in Precision Aesthetics exclusive Vitamin Line Genetiskin

The signature product of the Genetiskin line contains an exclusive form of ch-orthosilicic acid (ch-OSA) proven to molecularly “kick-start” the fibroblast cells to manufacture collagen. Collagenesis will rewind the clock and restore the skin to its smooth, resilient, moisture- drenched state of youth! Women who participated in the initial clinical trials of this proprietary blend at the University of London noticed a 19% reduction in fine lines and wrinkles, as well as increased skin elasticity within twenty weeks.

As we age, the source of collagen in our bodies becomes exhausted, resulting in wrinkles and dry skin. To maintain its elasticity, collagen requires silica, which is regarded as nature’s building block and the answer to healthier, more radiant, younger looking skin. The proprietary blend of orthosilicic acid in Collagenesis is the form of silica predominantly absorbed by humans. Collagenesis does not introduce anything “foreign” into the body. Instead, it switches on the collagen-producing cells to manufacture more natural, skin-firming collagen with your own DNA fingerprint!

This product can also be found at genetiskin.com

Vampire Face Lift ???

Here is one you probably never heard of. Using your own blood, you inject the growth factors instead of the typical fillers like Restylane for face wrinkles, under eye pouches. Its starting in NY of course. Very exclusive very effective. Especially for those under eye depressions. The delicate under eye area is nearly impossible to do excellently with traditional fillers. This also has the added benefit of actually repairing the structure which causes the wrinkles under your eyes.. Brilliant stuff Check it out here

Thermage Skin Treatment

Thermage is a revolutionary cosmetic procedure designed to provide patients with a more youthful facial appearance in a quick and easy fashion, and unlike surgical facelifts, Thermage skin treatments require no incisions and little, or no downtime. This allows the patient to return to work right away or the next day, and is performed by a certified physician. As we grow older, the collagen that provides structure to our face begins to break down. As a result, fine lines and wrinkles begin to form.

Thermage stimulates the gradual growth of new collagen and the procedure reduces wrinkles and lines and renews facial contours. Most treatments are fast with the procedures taking anywhere from a few minutes to an hour or more depending on the size of the area being treated.

Thermage is quickly becoming a popular choice for anyone looking for an ‘instant’ face lift without surgery and there is no extensive downtime, and the anti-aging treatment is now available at cosmetic dermatology offices across the country. Now the Thermage technology can be used to zap away cellulite as well. Thermage has released a cellulite tip that works with the radiofrequency device to penetrate deep within the skin’s layers and stimulates the treatment area to smooth out the skin’s surface. If you’ve been struggling with unsightly cellulite on the thighs, abdomen, back or arms, a Thermage treatment may be able to break down cellulite and firm up the surrounding skin – all without surgery.

Thermage Chin, this one’s for the Men

More men then every are doing cosmetic procedures. The numbers and research show that men are pursuing procedures in record numbers. Its a competitive marketplace, I suspect that its not all vanity, they need their youth to get that “high profile” job. However they are probably the last ones to do the research and know about all of the non invasive options available to them. Here is a perfect example of the all too often double chin that many slightly overweight men suffer from. And as you can see from this picture it has pretty much disappeared with this simple one time Thermage procedure. This is exactly what it is perfect for. What are you waiting for ? Ok even if its just for looking good, its safe, it only takes an hour and just look at the results. Make sure you go to a qualified provider. Check the physician locator in your city on Thermage corporate website, find a pinnacle or Black Diamond provider that has at least 4 years experience. I used Danielle at Precision Aesthetics in New York

Melatonin: Sleep Aid – Antioxidant – Immune Booster

How many of us are finding it more and more difficult to fall asleep at night, and stay asleep? When this happens most of us blame it on some sort of stress, or find some other excuse to blame it on. Yes, in fact we all get stressed out over money problems, work, traffic, relationships, kids, and for many other reasons. But stress isn’t the only cause of not being able to fall asleep at night.

For many years, we have been aware of the positive role that the hormone Melatonin plays in our lives, especially when it comes to the subject of what Melatonin contributes to us being able to get a good nights sleep. In addition to it being used to ease insomnia, it has been used to protect our cells from free-radical damage, combat jet lag, to boost our immune system, prevent cancer and to extend life. Melatonin has shown the most promise in short-term regulation of sleep patterns, including jet lag. Early animal studies in the mid-1960s revealed its ability to affect sexual function, skin color, and other mammalian functions. Melatonin is one of the hormones produced by the pineal gland in all vertebrates. In addition to being produced in vertebrates, melatonin is also found in plants, bacteria, unicellular eukaryote, and invertebrates. Normal melatonin secretion is suppressed by light and stimulated by periods of darkness. Nocturnal secretion of Melatonin is at its highest during childhood, and then decreases as we get older. Research has shown that Melatonin also functions as an important antioxidant, and is involved in the body’s immune response.

The synthetic versions have not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness or purity, and all potential risks and/or advantages may not be fully known or understood. There are no regulations or manufacturing standards presently in place for the synthetic versions of the compound. The use of melatonin derived from animal pineal tissue may carry the risk of contamination or the means of transmitting viral material. The synthetic form of this medication does not carry the risk however. There is little or no evidence of any major toxicities with melatonin, even at high doses.

Possible adverse reactions might include depression, dizziness, enuresis, excessive daytime somnolence, headache, and nausea, and of course drowsiness if you drive after taking Melatonin. When given to animals, Melatonin caused some changes in blood pressure and affected fertility levels. Such effects in humans would be a medical risk for people with heart-related problems, hypertension and stroke, kidney disease and sleep apnea as well as for women of child-bearing age, so it is always wise to consult your physician prior to starting a routine intake of any herbal/health supplement such as synthetic Melatonin. Overall, research indicates improved sleep when Melatonin is taken at the appropriate time for jet lag and shift work, or to help speed up falling asleep. Appropriate dosage and any safety risks will become clearer with further research.

Silkpeel Consults

Dr Lisa explains the Silkpeel process.

The Japanese will use shaving or a scapple to exfoliate the skin. This uses the same idea to use infusion to push vitamins and minerals into the skin to help the collagen to regenerate. This is much kinder to the skin than the old ways using microdermabrasian. This leaves the skin silky smooth. It gets rid of black heads. She can infuse Vitamin C and or Lumixyl. Her celebrity clients love it before a shoot.

Lightening Dark Spots Safely for all Skin Types

One of the most perplexing problems is lightening dark spots. Up until now, hydroquinone was the go to product. That was before Lumixyl. Hydroquinone is not safe for people of color and can have a bleach like effect resulting in uneven color and blotchiness. Lumixyl is a tyrosinase inhibitor, so it stops the formation of dark spots. So it safely over a long period of time eliminates dark spots and can be used by anyone. So safe it can even be used in pregnancy, although nothing is approved for use during that time. Its really the new Gold Standard for skin lightening. For more on this see this link. It truly is the product you have been waiting for. The only caveat is because it works by stopping the formation of dark spots it does take a number of months, so all you need is patience, it really works. Go to Precision Aesthetics to learn more

Thermage Body Shaping Procedure

Many satisfied patients are seeing results with the Thermage Procedure called ‘body Thermage’, like: tightening/ lifting/firming of knees and buttocks, significant reduction of waistline area,thighs and arms, flatter and smoother skin on the tummy and legs. The Thermage Body Shaping Procedure is ideal for men and women who are not significantly overweight and are looking to help firm up sagging skin and reduce unwanted bulges. Results vary from subtle to dramatic. Many patients see some improvement immediately and those improvements may continue for up to six months or longer. The Thermage Procedure is a completely non-invasive, safe treatment that is performed only in a doctor’s office. This Thermage Procedure will firm and shape the body with just one body thermage treatment, without surgery or injections and usually no downtime.

You can fight flabby skin and cellulite all in a single session without surgery or any injections.

Body Thermage

I have belonged to gyms and spas all my life and do exercise and work out everyday.
The more I go to my gym and see many people spending money on special trainers and gym/spa specialists, I am more and more convinced that many of these people need to look at their efforts to control their body weights and those sagging and bagging body parts from a different angle. (Forget the pun) There is a body shaping procedure that has proven itself across the nation as being effective and is also non invasive. It is FDA approved and growing in popularity daily.

The Thermage Procedure called body thermage is a treatment where you can fight flabby skin and cellulite all in a single session without surgery or any injections. This popular procedure was designed for use on those patients who are not significantly overweight but want to do more than just tighten and smooth their bodies. Many satisfied patients are seeing results like: tightening/ lifting/firming of knees and buttocks, significant reduction of waistline area,thighs and arms, flatter and smoother skin on the tummy and legs. The Thermage Body Shaping procedure is ideal for men and women who are not significantly overweight and are looking to help firm up sagging skin and reduce unwanted bulges.