Mind and Body - Page 699

January 8, 2015

Mesotherapy: A Potential Breakthrough in Cellulite Treatment

Mesotherapy is a non-surgical treatment for the removal of fat and rejuvenation of skin. Employing multiple injections of pharmaceutical and homeopathic medications, plant extracts, vitamins, and other ingredients into the subcutaneous fat, Mesotherapy produces results.

January 8, 2015

More than Skin Deep: A New Way to Look Younger

Plasma PortraitaC/ is a laser technology that delivers noticeable results by reducing pigmentation, improving fine lines and wrinkles, and perfecting skin's tone and texture. In addition to leaving skin looking younger and refreshed, Plasma Portrait can also be an effective treatment when used to correct acne scars.

January 8, 2015

More than Skin Deep: Skincare at Every Age

Regardless of sex or age, the most common question my patients ask is how the overall aging process can be prevented. Unfortunately, the answer is not simple. The key to anti-aging is taking care of your skin starting at infancy and continuing through the rest of your life.

January 8, 2015

More Than Skin Deep: Preparing Your Skin for Winter

While walking through Central Park last week, I noticed that the leaves were changing and realized that the winter will be here before long. As with any season change, I always suggest that my patients amend or adjust their skincare programs for specific seasons. In a recent email from a patient, she asked two great questions_

January 8, 2015

Leg Veins: Are They a Sign of Poor Health?

After many years in my profession I've noticed that when women are asked about their biggest cosmetic issue, leg veins tend to top the list every time.

January 8, 2015

Stretch Marks: What Causes Them and What Can be Done?

Do you avoid two-piece bathing suits and cover up entirely when you go to the beach or pool, because of aggravated red stretch marks on your abdomen? Do you avoid certain clothing styles because you don't want people seeing the silvery stretch marks that appear on your upper arms or decolletage? It doesn't have to be that way anymore!

January 8, 2015

Laser Mishaps: When Treatment Goes Wrong

Lasers can do great things. They can remove hair and reverse the signs of aging. They can also dissolve fat as part of a liposuction procedure. But when placed in the wrong hands, they can lead to severe damage.

January 8, 2015

Taking Body Sculpting To the Next Level

The newest cutting edge in aesthetic medicine is whole body rejuvenation. Although, liposuction is the most popular type of body rejuvenation procedures performed in the world, there is an exciting new technology called Laser Lipolysis, which has made this procedure safer with improved results. This new technology is often performed under local anesthesia in your plastic surgeon or dermatologist's office without the need for hospitalization.

January 8, 2015

When Should You Send Your Child to the Dermatologist?

The question always comes up, "When should a child be seen by a dermatologist, particularly for mole evaluations?" Well, the answer is that any child that has multiple moles on his body at any age should go to a dermatologist. It's important to assess the clinical aspects of the mole and see whether any of them have suspicious characteristics for which a biopsy or at least photographic documentation would be indicated.

January 8, 2015

Holiday Skin: Tips Look Your Best This Season

With Thanksgiving behind us, we are quickly approaching the holiday season! There are several skin and body care tips that can help keep you looking your best, while at the same time, keeping your skin healthy and young.