Monthly Archives: June 2011

Exercise Keeps You Young

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Elizabeth

We all know that eating healthy, avoiding cigarette smoke and limiting sun exposure are good ways of slowing down the effects of Father Time. But did you know the secret weapon in the war against aging is exercise? It has … Continue reading →

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Laser Treatment of Vascular Conditions

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Karen

By Shelly Kramer, ARNP For more than twenty years lasers have been used to treat common vascular conditions. Since discovering the attraction of hemoglobin in the red blood cells to a laser beam at a specific wavelength, lasers have been … Continue reading →

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No Fast Way to Remove a Tattoo!!

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Karen

By Shelly Kramer, ARNP Tattoo regrets and unrealistic treatment expectations often go hand-in-hand. Laser technologies have advanced considerably in the past several years; yet, the various pigments used in tattoos complicate estimating the number of treatments necessary for removal. An … Continue reading →

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Sculptra Aesthetic: A Natural, Younger You!

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Karen

  Sculptra Aesthetic is a new type of facial injectable made from poly-L-lactic acid and is the first injectable that gives you subtle results over time. It is not an overnight miracle, but provides long lasting, natural results. Sculptra Aesthetic … Continue reading →

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How To Pick A Sunscreen: Another Good Article

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Karen

By Catherine Pearson With a dizzying array of options on the market, walking into a store and knowing what sunscreen to buy is difficult. The Food and Drug Administration’s new sunscreen rules, announced earlier this week, aim to change that. In … Continue reading →

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New FDA Guidelines for Sunscreens

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Karen

By Katherine Hobson The FDA’s much-anticipated new sunscreen rules are out, nearly four years after the agency originally proposed changes. Though we’re all used to picking a sunscreen on the basis of its sun protection factor (SPF), that number refers … Continue reading →

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Everyday Sun Sense

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Karen

By Shelly Kramer, ARNP, Laser Aesthetic Specialist Most of us are aware that using sunscreen is critical when participating in outdoor activities. We need to consider other aspects of protection in preventing skin cancer and anti-aging. First of all we … Continue reading →

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What Bothers YOU About You Skin?

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Karen

By Cathi DeThomas, CME Medical Esthetician As senior medical esthetician at Laser Skin Solutions, my job is to help patients find solutions for turning back time and setting a plan into motion that works within their budget. This one of … Continue reading →

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Rules to Eat By

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Karen

There are many ways to slow down the aging process in our skin- consistent use of sun protection, topical anti-oxidants such as Vitamin C, growth factors like Skin Medica’s™ TNS, dermal fillers such as Juvederm™ or Scupltra™, and BOTOX®. And … Continue reading →

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LASER HAIR REMOVAL QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Posted on June 21, 2011 by admin

By Cathi DeThomas, CME, Medical Esthetician While every person is truly an individual, there are several questions that are always asked: 1.  “Is laser hair removal permanent?” The laser is attracted to the melanin, or pigment in the hair follicle. … Continue reading →

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