Category Archives: Aesthetic Medicine

Interview on Trends in Aesthetic Medicine in Malaysia on NTV7 Bella Malaysian aesthetic doctor, Dr Chen Tai Ho, was interviewed on NTV7 TV station's Bella live talk show. He was interviewed by Daphne Iking, and talked about the latest trends in the aesthetic... By: Premier Clinic Kuala Lumpur … Continue reading →

There's been much reported on the art of French facial massage, but the Japanese version calledtsubo is just as effective for de-puffing your skin. According to traditional medicine, pushing down or activating a pressure point releases bad qi, which can correspond to certain health and aesthetic concerns like puffiness. Like the French, the Japanese believe face massagescan help to reduce puffiness and increase micro-circulation to the skin. Sonya Nolasco, a makeup artist from Shiseido, showed us how to perform a Japanese tsubo face massage in seven quick steps. Step One: You can perform the massage with or without moisturizer. Start with the first tsubo, in the center of your forehead. Moving out from there, massage in concentric circles three to six times. Step Two: Now push the toxins (if you believe in them) down your nose, in a sweeping motion. Step Three: Repeat a flicking motion starting from your chin. This is purported to keep the skin around the mouth lifted and enhance the production of collagen. Step Four: With a delicate corkscrew-like motion, push your imaginary toxins toward your ears and away from your face. Step Five: Push from the corner of your mouth up toward your temples. Step … Continue reading →

Newly qualified consultants not competent to perform plastic surgery Hundreds of doctors were polled about plastic surgery training Over 90% say NHS training is not enough for boob jobs and facelifts By Jo Macfarlane for The Mail on Sunday Published: 16:02 EST, 13 September 2014 | Updated: 16:02 EST, 13 September 2014 Cutting it fine: Over 90% of doctors say NHS training is not enough to be able to carry out facelifts Doctors and patients have overwhelmingly called for the introduction of new specialist training for cosmetic surgeons to remove cowboy practices from the industry. The latest survey, the results of which are exclusive to The Mail on Sunday, polled 500 clinicians and 2,000 women and was carried out to coincide with the UKs largest plastic surgery conference, next months Clinical Cosmetic and Reconstructive Expo (CCR Expo). Hundreds of doctors said newly qualified consultants were not competent enough to perform specialist operations like boob jobs and facelifts despite the fact there is currently no requirement for them to complete any further accredited training. Only seven per cent just one in 14 clinicians said they believed NHS training alone was enough. About a third of doctors said clinicians should undergo at … Continue reading →

Toronto, Ontario (PRWEB) September 12, 2014 Edelstein Cosmetic, a cosmetic surgery clinic in Toronto, is one of the first clinics in Canada to offer the newest injectable filler product in the Juvderm line: Volift. Theres no doubt that patients want something to effectively resolve their aesthetic concerns that is the least invasive possible and can achieve lasting results, states Dr. Jerome Edelstein, Head of the Division of Plastic Surgery at the Humber River Hospital and primary plastic surgeon at Edelstein Cosmetic. Injectable fillers, like Volift, can be a great way to rejuvenate facial contours without surgery, and results have been shown to last longer than a year. Volift is a hyaluronic acid based filler designed to address deep skin depressions that have been caused by aging. These include nasolabial folds (creases extending from the outer corners of the nostrils to the mouth), thinning lips and marionette lines. Clinical studies have shown results can last up to 15 months for the treatment of nasolabial folds, which is a few months longer than the industry norm. The product is enhanced with lidocaine to reduce discomfort associated with the injection process. Until September 30, 2014, Edelstein Cosmetic is giving patients a free laser … Continue reading →

The Next Generation of Body Contouring Now Available in the Coachella Valley with SlimBodyXpress Desert Health & Wellness has introduced SlimBodyXpress non-invasive body contouring to help the Coachella Valley create a more attractive body shape quickly and effortlessly. This new technology, SlimBodyXpress, is a combination of two FDA approved therapies - infrared therapy and Cellulite EMS that delivers completely noninvasive fat removal, inch loss and cellulite reduction as well as toning, firming and tightening. The word revolutionary gets thrown around a lot in the field of aesthetic medicine, especially in the context of laser and light-based treatments, notes Dr. Ron Ristaino, DC, founder of Desert Health & Wellness. But after carefully reviewing the scientific studies and available literature, and seeing the system in action, I can wholeheartedly say that SlimBodyXpress is a revolutionary treatment for my patients who want to enhance their body shape without going under the knife. In their clinical studies, patients receiving SlimBodyXpress, on average lost up to 16 inches and up to 6 clothing sizes in a very short period of time. The science behind this Coachella Valley body contouring technique is sound, says Dr. Ron Ristaino. It may be hard for some people to believe, … Continue reading →

Bristol (PRWEB UK) 11 September 2014 Quinn Clinics founder and aesthetic physician, Dr John Quinn, has had a 3-page feature published in Aesthetics Magazine September 2014 in the Clinical Focus section which is reserved for the most experienced practitioners to share their knowledge and best practice recommendations. The article covers the potentially sensitive issue of dermal filler complications in an honest and comprehensive manner. While this information is directed at fellow non-surgical treatment practitioners, the advice in the article offers a valuable insight for any client or patient looking to have treatment, giving them an understanding of the steps that a good practitioner should be taking to minimise the risk of complication. Dr Quinn explains: Complications are, unfortunately, inherent to any medical procedure. When they occur in the NHS, there is a degree of understanding amongst patients and medical professionals. In the private sector where cosmetic medicine exists, complications are less accepted and there is a propensity for the incident to become a story in a daily newspaper. With so much of our education being sponsored by drug companies, complications have previously been glossed over and many of us have personal experience of insufficient or no support at all in … Continue reading →

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) September 04, 2014 Dr. Nasimeh Yazdani announced today that Ultherapy-- the only non-invasive procedure FDA-approved to lift skin on the neck, on the brow and under the chin -- is now available at Beverly Hills Rejuvenation Center. Ultherapy is a non-surgical procedure for the face and neck that stimulates the bodys own natural healing process to lift the skin over time. The use of FDA-cleared ultrasound technology enables physicians, for the first time, to see and then treat the deepest support layers of the skin typically addressed in cosmetic surgery without cutting or disrupting the surface of the skin. Ultherapy represents a whole new category within aesthetic medicine, says Dr. Yazdani. It is an ideal cosmetic procedure for those looking for natural yet noticeable results. The treatment typically takes around 90-minutes. Afterward, patients are able to return to normal activities right away, and there are no special measures they need to take. With just one Ultherapy treatment, the lifting process is initiated, but the effect will build gradually over the course of two to three months, as new, stronger collagen and elastin are created. Further improvements can even appear up to six months following a procedure … Continue reading →

(PRWEB) August 29, 2014 Lisa A Zdinak, MD, medical director of Precision Aesthetics, was the first to introduce Exilis to New York. She discovered the machine at the Anti Aging and Aesthetic Medicine Show in Monte Carlo, a number of years ago. Exilis is manufactured in the Czech Republic. For many years Precision Aesthetics was the sole provider of Exilis in New York. More recently a few of the other top doctors in New York have discovered it. Precision Aesthetics has focused its practice on non-surgical and minimally invasive solutions that approach the results of surgical solutions. Because of its focus it has evolved into New Yorks leading provider for body shaping and non-surgical fat reduction. Precision Aesthetics offers a variety of machines for different problems. Those machines include, Thermage for loose or sagging skin, Illumiwave Lipocontour 635, for overall fat reduction, Carboxytherapy for stretch marks and Acoustic Wave for cellulite. Sometimes machines are used in unique combination to get greater results for one problem, or they are combined because there are a number of different problems. Specific problems are also treated with the machine that is best for that problem. There is also quite a bit of crossover in … Continue reading →

Latham, New York (PRWEB) August 29, 2014 Williams Rejuva Center is pleased to announce the addition of Micro-Needling services in their Latham aesthetic office. Dr. Edwin Williams, known for his use of cutting-edge technology, is one of the first surgeons in the area to employ the Eclipse Micropen Micro-Needling device. The innovative technique is faster and safer than similar products available on the market today. Micro-Needling is a noninvasive procedure, designed to dramatically improve the appearance, using the bodys natural healing ability. The Eclipse Micropen holds 12 tiny needles within its tip. During treatment, the device is gently directed over a targeted area of tissue. The resulting micro-injuries will encourage the skins production of collagen and elastin, improving both tone and texture. An application of daily growth factors will enhance the effect of this treatment. The Eclipse Micropen can dramatically improve the appearance of acne scars, stretch marks, hyperpigmentation, and fine lines. The treatment will also increase the effectiveness of topical gels, creams, and serums, as it creates small, superficial punctures in the skins surface. Micro-Needling can be used on almost any area, including the face, neck, arms, hands, legs, abdomen and back. The results can be expected to last … Continue reading →

NEW ALBANY, IN (PRWEB) August 28, 2014 New Albany dentist Dr. Ron Receveur treats and cures serious dental issues, including replacing missing teeth, diagnosing oral cancer and curing gum disease at his New Albany contemporary dental implant center. That leaves some patients reluctant to mention small problems, like biting their lip or gums and the sores that doing so leaves behind. But some of these sores arent necessarily caused by the bite, Dr. Receveur said. The patient may have discovered the canker or cold sore by biting it. Dr. Receveur has four tips if you have a canker or cold sore: First, rinse your mouth with warm salt water or put ice on the spot where you bit your cheek, lip or tongue. Second, apply a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and water or baking soda and water to the sore. Third, if a canker sore doesnt disappear after two weeks, ask your doctor to check you for a vitamin B12 or folate deficiency. If a cold sore doesnt disappear after two weeks, ask your doctor if antiviral medicine could help you. Finally, see your dentist. If you regularly bite your lips, cheek or tongue, you may have misaligned teeth. That … Continue reading →