Saturday, March 10, 2007

Mesotherapy

Mesotherapy involves injecting homeopathic or conventional medicines and/or vitamins into the middle layer of the skin (mesoderm). It has been used in France for over 50 years to treat a variety of health problems.

It has recently become popular in the United States as a cosmetic treatment for cellulite, fat deposits, wrinkles and other signs of aging. Along with popularity comes brand names and, in some cases misrepresentations and abuses, of what is not yet a standardized treatment.

Currently, mesotherapy is not FDA approved, and there are no set standards for using the term. What does that mean to you? Simply that you must do your research and know what you are really getting before undergoing treatment. True mesotherapy has proven to be safe and very effective, but right now the term is being used very loosely and can mean being injected with any number of substances at various tissue levels, with or without the intended results.

For more information on age-preventative cosmetic procedures, feel free to contact us at The Cosmetic Surgery Directory by clicking here.

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Friday, March 09, 2007

Suspension Lifts

Suspension lifts, often referred to as "lunchtime" lifts, threadlifts, or featherlifts, are a less invasive alternative to traditional facelift surgery. They do involve some bruising, swelling, and recovery time, so you don't really want to plan on having one during your lunch break and then going back to work that afternoon.

How it Works
Suspension lifts involve tiny incisions or needle punches through which threads are inserted into your face. The threads are then used to lift the tissue and hold it in its new, higher position. A Contour Threadlift uses Contour Threads, the only threads which are currently approved by the FDA for suspension lifts. APTOS does not actually use threads, but uses barbed sutures instead.

Traditional vs. Suspension Lift
Traditional facelifts can turn back the clock about ten years, and last about that long, too. Suspension lifts can make you look up to two years younger, but the results tend to last closer to a year. Traditional facelifts are major surgery with weeks or sometimes months of recovery. Suspension lifts are minimally invasive, typically requiring less than a week of recovery time.

For more information on threadlifts and cosmetic surgery, you can contact cosmetic surgeons at the Bougainvillea Clinique in Winter Park, Florida by clicking here.

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Wednesday, March 07, 2007

Preparing for Laser Hair Removal

Preparation for laser hair removal can start weeks or months before your procedure depending on your circumstances. There are two basic concepts to keep in mind. The first is that you want your skin to be as light as possible and your hair to be as dark as possible when you have the procedure, because the laser targets the dark colored cells. Second, you want to avoid anything that makes you more likely to sunburn. Keeping those basic principles in mind, here are some things to avoid and things you should do prior to laser hair removal.

Avoid:
  • Sun exposure, tanning beds, and sunless tanning products for four to six weeks
  • Waxing, plucking, and electrolysis for three weeksAlphahydroxy acids, Retin A, and any other skin treatments which make your skin more sensitive to sunlight for two weeks
  • Bleaching the hair which is to be removed
  • Oral and topical acne treatments which increase sun sensitivity (ask you doctor how long the specific medication you are taking will stay in your system, and always talk to your doctor before discontinuing medication)

Do:
  • Shave two to three days before the procedure so that you have some stubble
  • Consider a skin bleaching regime if you have dark skin

For more information on laser hair removal, click here to visit an L.A. hair removal specialist's website.

To learn about hair transplants and hair replacement surgery, click here.

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