CELLULAZE IS HERE – DIMPLES AND ORANGE PEEL THIGHS ARE NERVOUS
We have all heard it a million times before; 80-90% of women have cellulite. Unfortunately, the fact that you are not alone is rarely a comfort to women who look in the mirror and hate the ripples and dimples of cellulite.
Cellulite is caused by bands of fibrous tissue that connect the muscle to the skin. If these bands are tight and the fat between the muscle and the skin is compressed, there will be a cottage cheese or orange peel look to the skin. Cellulite is a decidedly female affliction, stemming primarily from genetic predisposition, a sedentary lifestyle, hormonal changes and weight gain. Since the 1970s, numerous cellulite cures have come and gone, spreading from the bizarre machines to topical creams, none of which really offered a definite treatment program that worked for the long term. Every major women’s publication did the obligatory cellulite roundup in May, and by the end of summer, most women had either given up, moved on, or learned to live with it.
Even liposuction techniques, brilliant for reducing bulges, have been shown to have little or no effect on cellulite. According to New York City Plastic Surgeon Z. Paul Lorenc, M.D., F.A.C.S., “Breaking up the fibrous bands using a liposuction cannula with a sharp, cutting edge may have the effect of severing the connective tissues that are at the root of cellulite, but in my experience, this technique sometimes offers little relief from chronic cellulite, which get worse with age. The effects are largely temporary, and the dimples may reappear.”
A new device called Cellulaze (Cynosure) just received FDA clearance for marketing in the U.S. It uses a three-dimensional approach to directly target the subdermal structure that forms the foundation of cellulite. The physician inserts a small cannula — a narrow tube the size of the tip of a pen — under the skin. Cynosure’s proprietary SideLight 3D™ side-firing technology directs controlled, laser thermal energy to the areas to be treated, which is typically the buttocks and thighs. The laser is designed to diminish the lumpy pockets of fat, release the areas of skin depressions or dents, and improve the elasticity and thickness of the skin.
New Jersey Dermatologist David J. Goldberg, M.D. said, “The causes of cellulite are unknown, but there are changes in fat, septae and thinned epidermis or the outer layer of the skin. Cellulaze is unique in that a single treatment of 1 – 1.5 hours gets results. We make tiny incisions in the skin to insert a fine optical fiber, a 1440 nm laser fiber that destroys the septa and melts the fatty deposits that cause the lumpy uneven appearance of cellulite. We have seen long lasting results of one to two years, which is significantly better that other systems we have used, and it continues to improve for up to twelve months.”
Instead of having to keep going for the typical series of anti-dimple treatments, Cellulaze is the first system that targets the causes of cellulite in one treatment. By gently heating the skin and disrupting the fat. you can see results quickly. Cellulaze is not a non-invasive procedure; Dr. Goldberg calls it “laser lipolysis for cellulite.” Local anesthetic solution is injected before beginning, and there will be some bruising, discomfort, and oozing from the incision sites after the treatment. You may have to wear a compression garment, but most people can go back to work or the gym in a few days. The incisions are tiny so scars are not really an issue. This is a treatment that should be reserved for physicians – dermatologists, plastic surgeons or cosmetic doctors.
To find a certified doctor near you, visit cellulaze.com
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NOIR G DE GUERLAIN MASCARA – DO YOU WANT REFILLS WITH THAT?
ICE PICK OR BOXCAR? NAME THAT ACNE SCAR
Brad Pitt, Cameron Diaz, Edward James Olmos, Bill Murray… Acne scars can show up in many shapes and sizes, from deep to shallow and even raised. They are often unsightly and painful memories of breakouts gone awry, made worse by the fact that most of these scars are almost impossible to camouflage with makeup. Artefill, the long lasting injectable filler, can be a welcome solution for treating acne scars.
Suneva Medical will be starting a 150-patient multi-center study to learn more the effect of Artefill on acne scars. According to Santa Monica Dermatologist and study investigator Dr. Ava Shamban, “Artefill is a great solution for my regular filler patients who want to correct facial wrinkles with natural, long-lasting results and we are optimistic about its effectiveness in treating patients with acne scarring.” The first patients will be enrolled in February 2012.
The type of acne scars that are best treated with a dermal filler like Artefill tend to be depressed or pushed in and include rolling, boxcar and ice pick scars. Rolling scars have a shallow wavelike appearance on the surface of the skin. Boxcar scars, also called chicken pox scars (think Richard Burton and Robert Redford), tend to appear mainly on the cheeks. Ice pick scars can look like an angry bird has been pecking at your skin. One of the main advantages of Artefill over other fillers on the market is longevity. It is possible that after one or two injection sessions with Artefill, acne scars can disappear and blend in with your normal skin for good.
“Acne scars are the result of an over abundance of collagen deep under the skin where the inflammation of acne occurs, so the scars tend to be within the skin and not just on the surface, which makes them difficult to treat. Artefill is the only permanent solution available in the U.S. to deal with this complex problem that affects so many people,” said New York Plastic Surgeon Dr. Z. Paul Lorenc. “Artefill’s ability to stimulate new collagen may potentially be a game changer for this indication.”
To find a doctor who offers Artefill near you, visit artefill.com.
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