THEY HAVE A SCALE FOR THAT
The newest dimple destroyer has some interesting and unexpected roots.
Collagenase clostridium histolyticum (CCH) is being studied for its potential effects on releasing skin irregularities and thus, smoothing the skin. CCH is currently FDA-approved in the United States as XIAFLEX® for the treatment of adult Dupuytren’s contracture, which is a hand deformity that causes hard knots of tissue to form under the skin that result in fingers being pulled in a bent position, and also for men with Peyronie’s disease that can cause a curvature deformity in their male organ.
A Phase 2b study of CCH for treating cellulite will soon be underway, conducted by Endo International. The Phase
ANUSHKA CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF BEAUTY
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Anushka is a name that has been synonymous with luxury and beauty. The icon behind this beautiful brand, Anushka Blau herself, is celebrating 40 years of legendary expertise and unparalleled results for thousands of devoted clients throughout the world. Their famous clientele range from Palm Beach and New York socialites to Olympic athletes, supermodels, television actors, news anchors, CEOs and philanthropists.
In 1974, Anushka founded the “Anushka Petite Salon†in a lush townhouse on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. I still remember this beautiful space. It was recognized by women in the know as the go to place for the most innovative cellulite treatments at a time when m
VENUS FREEZE STOPS THE JIGGLE – COLD
Have you been hitting the gym, but still can’t get rid of the jiggle? Or maybe you’ve been trying your best to get in fighting shape for swimsuit season, but just can’t seem to tone those problem areas. Don’t give up on your short-shorts and strapless dresses just yet.
If diet and exercise have failed you, there’s finally a way to blast notoriously stubborn lumps, bumps, and chicken wings. Venus Freeze, a non-surgical body contouring system, is a painless, non-invasive triple-threat treatment that reduces fat, cuts inches, and tightens skin. It combines the power of Radio Frequency (RF) and Magnetic Pulses into a technology called (MP)² that targets fat, c
MEET DR. JULIUS FEW: CHICAGOLAND PLASTIC SURGEON
Chicagoans looking for a little…or major…touchup turn to Dr. Julius Few, a board-certified plastic surgeon with an office on North Michigan Avenue. He is an expert in enhancing the face and breasts, as well as the safety and subtlety of treating skin of color patients, the fastest growing patient segment in the U.S. A graduate of the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Dr. Few completed his residency in general surgery at the University of Michigan Medical Center, followed by plastic surgery training at Northwestern University. In addition, Dr. Few received special facial and eye cosmetic training in Honolulu, New York, and Atlanta. His skincare line, called
