Melasma treatment blog posts and news

Kentucky Stripper Cons Older Woman Out Of $60K, Buys Breast Implants

A 69-year-old woman from Lawrenceburg, Kentucky called police when she became suspicious of her 33 year old "friend" Glenda Moore. Authorities allege that over the last two years, Moore swindled over $60,000 from her and used part of it to pay for breast implants.

At this point, the cost of the implants is unknown and any remaining money is still unaccounted for. Moore is an exotic dancer at The Camelot East strip club, but claimed she was a college student in order to persuade her target. No evidence has been found that indicates Moore had ever registered or attended classes. In another instance, Moore lied about needing cash for cancer treatment.

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The "08 Face" Depends On Injectable Fillers, Not Surgery

Style blogger Marques Harper of the Austin American-Statesman has coined a new term for the latest cosmetic enhancement trend; the "08 Face." In a recent post, Harper jokes about the economic downturn giving the American public "stress and sleepless nights" and in turn, wrinkles (gasp).

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Thermage "Melts Away The Muffin Top" On The Doctors

Thermage was recently featured on an episode of the network television program "The Doctors." Thermage is a procedure that heats collagen fibers with radiofrequency energy to make them contract and result in skin and tissue tightening.

The procedure was performed using a new Thermage hand piece, which is reportedly in testing for future FDA approval. The mission: to help rid the patient of her "muffin top," and proving it by measuring her middle section before and after the treatment.

A brief clip of the procedure in progress shows the doctor placing the hand piece on specific marks positioned on the patient's body and proudly observing that her "muffin top is melting" away!

At the end of the program, the immediate results of the procedure show a significant difference. The patient loses 2.75 inches off her waist and 5.75 off her hip, and the doctors assert that "this is not water weight, but collagen contraction." The tissue around her abdomen had been tightened and her size shrank significantly.

Watch the clip and decide for yourself.

Kristin Meyer for Real Beauty News

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Breast Implants Don't Cause Breast Cancer

An Orlando plastic surgeon recently contributed an article to the Orlando Sentinel in which he described the status of breast cancer in society and the efforts to minimize its negative effects through reconstruction and prevention.

Dr. Richard Bosshardt writes that society's admiration for the breast is an ancient phenomenon and most view them as symbolic of "femininity and desirability." With such importance in the social world, one can see how the possibility of breast removal or disfigurement can be more frightening than cancer itself.

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Vascular Insights Names Manhattan Dermatologist To Advisory Board

Vascular Insights, a company that designs medical devices for the minimally invasive treatment of spider and varicose veins, has named Manhattan dermatologist Neil S. Sadick to its advisory board.

"We are delighted to welcome these distinguished physicians to our Board," said John P. Marano Jr., co-founder, president, and managing partner of Vascular Insights. "Their insights will be invaluable as we prepare for human introduction later this year."

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How To Fix Your Stinky Hurting Feet With Botox And Juvederm

In a recent CBS news article, New York reporter and doctor Holly Phillips reveals that dermal fillers like Juvederm are being used to treat foot ailments, and Botox is also becoming a common foot remedy.

Dr. Philips reports that podiatrists are virtually "raiding the dermatologists medicine cabinet" and putting cosmetic dermal fillers to use for a different purpose. Pressure and swelling of the feet, as seen with ailments like "bunions and corns" are usually treated temporarily with a file or protective soles in the shoes.

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Your Tush May Smell Like A Glade Candle, But If It Beats Cellulite...

Phoenix cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Jeanette Jacknin "wrote the book" on floral extracts as a skin treatment. Her new book is called Smart Medicine For Your Skin and just as this news segment shows, Dr. Jacknin discusses the potential these natural substances possess.

While she says lavender is the most effective, geranium and chamomile are among the other effective "power flowers." Conditions like cellulite, burns, dryness and acne rosacea can be treated with floral extracts. As she says in this video, "floral extracts are wonderful for the skin because they're natural, they're non-toxic, and complex."

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Dr. 90210 Recommends Chocolate For Cellulite?

KTLA News in Los Angeles spent some time with Beverly Hills plastic surgeon "Dr. 90210" Robert Rey to talk about affordable cosmetic treatments that every person can take advantage of, at home or on the go and not under the knife. Of course, he's launched his own skin care line to help.

Despite some pretty odd behavior on the broadcast, Dr. Rey has a few good alternative treatment ideas about skin exfoliation, dark circles on the eyes, cellulite and proper sleeping to prevent cosmetic imperfections. He says his mother was particularly fond of natural antioxidants and used them on her skin, so he passes this information on with a modern twist (as well as some modern marketing).

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New York Dermatologist Featured On CBS Treating Cellulite With Accent Laser

New York City dermatologist Macrene Alexiades-Armenakas explained and demonstrated on CBS News how the Accent laser treats cellulite on a patient who says she's tried it all - including coffee grounds and a rolling pin.

The Accent Laser device zaps cellulite with radio-frequency energy, reportedly leaving patients with a feeling of warmth, not pain. The treatment reduces the appearance of cellulite and wrinkles, as described in the video.

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Body Wraps Do Improve Cellulite Temporarily

Austin television doctor David Di Paolo recently appeared on KLTV's "Fitness Over 40" to debunk the myths about body wraps for cellulite. Cellulite is an extremely common problem, affecting up to 95 percent of women.

Dr. Di Paolo reminds us that cellulite is "orange peel skin" that develops in the lower body, consisting of "pockets of fat that protrude between layers of connective tissue underneath the skin surface." There are various treatments out there that may or may not be the solution women are seeking. So which cellulite products are legit?