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Boston Dermatologist Talks To NBC About New Fraxel Repair Laser

Boston dermatologist, Dr. Matthew Avram tells NBC news why the new Fraxel Repair laser is a step up for the fractional resurfacing laser technology, although at $4000 for a full face treatment it's not cheap.

"You're going target deeper wrinkles that the previous Fraxel helped somewhat with but couldn't quite penetrate as deeply or effectively," explained Dr. Avram.

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Radiesse Featured In 5 New Dermatology Journal Studies

The maker of Radiesse (BioForm Medical, Inc.) announced the publication of five studies in the June 2008 issue of the Journal of Dermatologic Surgery.

The five published clinical and preclinical reports were:

1. A 52-Month Summary of Results Using Calcium Hydroxylapatite for Facial Soft Tissue Augmentation, written by Dr. Thomas Tzikas, MD, who is a Miami facial plastic surgeon.

Translation: Dr. Tzikas studied how long Radiesse really lasts.

2. An Investigation of Changes in Physical Properties of Injectable Calcium Hydroxylapatite in a Carrier Gel When Mixed with Lidocaine and with Lidocaine/Epinephrine - Mariano Busso, MD, and Robert Voigts, MS.

Translation: Dr. Mariano Busso is a Miami dermatologist, who studied the effects of pain medication mixed with Radiesse.

3. Radiographic and Computed Tomographic Studies of Calcium Hydroxylapatite for Treatment of HIV-Associated Facial Lipoatrophy and Correction of Nasolabial Folds - Alastair Carruthers, MD, Marc Liebeskind, MD, JD, Jean Carruthers, MD, AND Bruce B. Forster, MD.

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Where In The World Is Dr. Brandith Irwin Today?

Seattle dermatologist Dr. Brandith Irwin's book tour continues in Atlanta, with an appearance on Good Day Atlanta to again discuss her book, The Surgery Free Makeover.

The commentary included a recommendation that Thermage is good for "mild to moderate sagging" but if you have a big jowl, "don't waste your money," and the old standby for wrinkles is of course, Botox.

For sun damage and brown spots, Dr. Irwin explains that Fraxel is like "aerating your lawn," in reference to the way Fraxel technology vaporizes and repairs only a fraction of the skin to eliminate lengthy downtime for the patient.

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Denver Doc Talks "cheap" Plastic Surgery On Good Day Colorado

Denver plastic surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Raval appeared on Good Day Colorado to discuss cheap plastic surgery. Dr. Raval says the "big 3" non-surgical treatments will get you the most bang for your buck.

What are the "big 3" cheap non-surgical treatments?

1. Chemical or laser peels - great for taking years off with little downtime and low cost.

2. Botox - Dr. Raval says it "helps with wrinkles of action, only for areas of the face where muscles aren't essential and can be paralyzed or weakened slightly."

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Should Doctors Give Incentives To Patients To Post Good Reviews?

New York City ophthalmologist Dr. Emil W. Chynn of Park Avenue Laser in Manhattan sends patients home with a DVD of their procedure with an incentive to post their video on YouTube, write a glowing review of their surgery, and link to the doctor's website.

To motivate the patients, they are given the choice of $400 in free Botox or $100 off their Lasek procedure, which is different from LASIK.

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Benefit You Rebel Lite Misses The Glow

Somehow wearing a minimal coverage foundation (ie, tinted moisturizer) just doesn't seem as rebellious as it once did. Nor does seeing David Bowie when "Rebel, Rebel" was big--and for Iman's sake, thankfully Dave's put away the costume. Likewise, wearing a foundation with sunscreen is just common sense.

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Police Bust Silicone Butt Injection Pumping Party

Miami police just busted a 22 year old man for setting up a "pumping party" at the Inter-Continental Miami West Hotel. Three female undercover officers scheduled an injection session with the man, who has allegedly been perfoming this injection procedure in the area for some time.

From the police report:

"On June 10, 2008, [the detective], while acting in an undercover capacity, made a controlled phone call to the defendant's cellphone and scheduled an appointment for her and two additional females to have the buttocks enhancement performed on them for $500 each in U.S. currency.

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Dermosonic Cellulite Treatment Isn't Painful, Not Relaxing Either

A medical spa in Syracuse was featured for Dermosonic cellulite treatment on the morning news program called "Bridge Street."

Ashley, co-owner of Ava Belle Day Spa at the Relaxation Zone, demonstrated the Dermosonic, which is a two part treatment. The first part of the treatment uses ultrasound to warm the tissue under the skin, followed by suction, which forces the tissue to move and drain toxins through the lymphatic system.

Ashley says Dermosonic isn't a one time miracle treatment, and that the number of treatments required varies by person. She also says, "Dermosonic isn't painful, but it isn't relaxing."

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A "Magic Eraser" For Varicose Veins

Oklahoma City cosmetic physician and vein specialist Dr. Kevin McMullen appeared on the Oklahoma City Fox 25 Morning News to show viewers how foam sclerotherapy works. With a tiny needle, Dr. McMullen injects a medicated solution to the vein and like a "magic eraser," the varicose veins disappear.

After the treatment, the patient's skin looked fantastic immediately. Foam sclerotherapy generally requires just one treatment, although Dr. McMullen warns that the veins do turn red while the sclerosing agent does its work.

Dr. McMullen says foam sclerotherapy has no downtime, and recommends that compression stockings are worn after the treatment.

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Would You Trust UVA Protection From A Plant?

UVA runs deep baby. So I'm one to be wearing sunscreen ad nauseum--sign me up for that SPF85 from Neutrogena--and I'm not kidding. I have on some major sunscreen ingredients each and every day whether I'm getting incidental exposure or walking on Reduit Beach in St. Lucia. So with that in mind, read on...