... and a scoff, a recent study may actually lend some credence to the anti-aging claims of methylene blue.Methylene blue, also referred to as methylthioninium chloride and sold under the brand name Urolene Blue, is a mitochondrial-targeting ......

Philips. It has been branded, BlueControl. This is a new wearable light therapy device that patients can use in the convenience of their own home. Treatment sessions last for 30 ...Philips. It has been branded, BlueControl. This is a new wearable light therapy device that patients can use in the convenience of their own home. Treatment sessions last for 30 minutes each day to an area. The ......

RTROPHIC SCARS*3-7 Days Down TimeOptions i- ii above plus Fractional CO2, orOptions i-ii above plus Blue Peel with TCA 20-26%Add Fillers ranging from Hyaluronic acids, to Bellafil, to Silikon 1000 for rolling or atrophic scars (shadow-enhanced ......

... also very effective at removing a range of colors of ink that are notoriously difficult, such as blue and green. At an average cost of $575, it can be a more affordable method of laser tattoo ...Cost for PicoWay varies on size and pigment factors, and averages between $1,400 - $3,800. Enlighten  Enlighten is a laser that delivers both picosecond and nanosecond variable pulse durations in order to effectively target tattoo ......

According to the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), nearly 69,000 laser, light, and energy-based tattoo removal procedures were performed by ASDS dermatologists in 2016 alone. Interestingly, various reports have shown ......

Damage results from cumulative exposure to light or chemicals along with the wear and tear of everyday life. Unfortunately, our body's skin repair mechanisms do have their limits. If you ......

This technology uses focused light radiation to affect specific cells in the skin causing the pigmentation problem.Because of the way the technology works, laser treatment is ......

Anti-Aging with Broadband LightDr. Bradley Bloom, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City says one of the most popular treatments in his office is a treatment called ......

Due to the lack of sunlight exposure during wintertime, this season is the safer for procedures that make the skin sensitive to the sun.Laser Hair RemovalLaser hair ......

Intense pulsed light (IPL) technology /photorejuvenation. The heat from the light heats up collagen beneath the skin which heals the shallow scarring of stretch ......

There are superficial peels (AKA light peels or lunchtime peels) which utilize more mild acids such as alpha-hydroxy acid to exfoliate the outermost layer of skin, addressing mild ......

... us and so is that familiar dive in our self-esteem once we stand under those harsh dressing room lights, surrounded by full length mirrors. Maybe you are still longing to recover your post-baby body, or perhaps your epic spring break vacation is ......

This technique used micro-pulses of light to remove or fade tattoos without harming the skin. Currently, picosecond lasers are showing  even better and faster results. In most ......

... place of foundation, forego powder blush in favor of a cream blush or cheek stain, and catch the light by adding cream or liquid highlighter on the tops of your cheekbones, bridge of your nose, brow bones, and cupid?s bow. The last step? ......

Fraxel Dual and Clear + Brilliant lasers, Picotoning or intense pulsed light (IPL) treatments,?allow patients to erase sun damage and improve skin texture without prolonged downtimes. Patients can benefit from these ......

... thing someone can do cosmetically and for prejuvenation has nothing to do with lasers and light sources,” says Dr. Matt Avram, a board-certified dermatologist in Boston, Massachusetts. As a world-renowned expert in laser and cosmetic ......

... simple tweaks to your routine, you can maximize your "me" time and get back to having light bulb moments in your steamy stall.Turn Down the TempHot showers can do wonders for one's morale after a stressful day or on a chilly winter ......

Father Time among the well-to-do these days?Laser TreatmentsLaser therapies create high-intensity light that can be used to target specific issues, such as sagging skin, wrinkles, blemishes, hyperpigmentation, unwanted hair, and spider veins. The ......

Laser resurfacing, or full field ablative, uses lasers, or short, concentrated fractionated light beams, to vaporize the surface layer of skin. There are two main types of lasers, the carbon dioxide laser and the erbium laser. The results ......

Chemical peels and laser or light treatments may also prove to be useful in the right patients. Seeing a dermatologist is crucial for determining the proper treatment ......

Finally, there are some low-level laser or light therapy products such as caps, combs, and headbands that claim to stimulate the follicles and lead to an increase in hair growth, but do they ......

Treatments such as Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) laser treatments help stimulate collagen production, even out skin tone and reduce hyperpigmentation, therefore reducing the look of ......

Cons:Requires multiple treatments? Maintenance treatments may be needed.Slightly uncomfortable for male patients in hair-bearing areas.While effective for most patients, it is not 100 percent effective for all ......

VelaShape combines infrared light, radiofrequency, and vacuum in order to warm and stimulate the layers of deep dermal tissue, fibers, and fat cells. This, in turn, stimulates ......

Laser procedures are also a big draw for millennials. Wulkan says IPL or Intense Pulse Light works to correct redness, broken capillaries, and sun damage. Also very popular in the millennial anti-aging checklist is a non-ablative ......

... and pinch the skin around our waist, be self-conscious about being in photos, or dread the harsh light of the dressing room, and we wouldn?t be alone in those feelings. But for those suffering from body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), intense, ......

These include:Injectable wrinkle-relaxers and fillersLaser and light treatments for tone and scarsBody sculpting Vein treatments  Laser tattoo removal Chemical peelsThese findings seem to align with ......

Limit ultraviolet light exposure (the most preventable skin cancer risk factor) from the sun when outside. However, it is also important to learn the early warning ......

The machine combines four different technologies — infrared light, bi-polar radio frequency (RF), pulsed vacuum, and massage rollers — to improve skin texture and reduce overall volume.Vanquish is a ......

Radiofrequency-assisted liposuction is performed under local anesthesia or light sedation.  It requires no hospital stay, and recovery time is only about one to two days, as opposed to the usual two to six week recovery ......

Some laser experts are very impressed with this device for the treatment of melasma.Cons:Too light for significantly sun damaged skin.The rejuvenation benefits outside of pigmentary issues are short lived and maintenance treatments should be ......

Do?Microdermabrasion is a safe, minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that utilizes a lightly abrasive instrument to exfoliate the skin, removing the top layer.  This convenient procedure lasts only a half hour, requires no ......

PicoSure.com, “PicoSure’s PressureWave™ technology uses a unique wavelength of light (755nm) and a specialized lens to convert laser energy into gentle pressure. This pressure squeezes cells, activating the natural cell ......

Combining these with other devices such as the intense pulsed light will enhance outcomes, particularly with regard to improvement in pigmentation.  See Your PhysicianMaking the decision about which ......

The survey results did shed light on an area of interest when it comes to safety. It appears that millennials will gather information about cosmetic procedures equally from ......

Try a laser or pulse light treatment. "Treatments like the pulsed dye laser or IPL treat the red dilated blood vessels of the face. “Broken” blood ......

Maybe your skin has soaked in a few more rays- an IPL treatment (photofacial) uses light to reduce the noticeability of sun spots, freckling, and age-spots and may be a great place to start your rejuvenation!2. Smooth and Firm: ......

It might be laser therapy combined with light therapy or botox combined with dermal fillers. No matter what your concerns are, there?s most likely an office procedure that can help. ......

Something else that’s very hopeful is low-level light treatments. Patients can do this very easily in the form of a laser helmet that patients wear in a 25-minute treatment three times a ......

... us go to great lengths to preserve our youthful looks, but is it all undone at the flick of that lighter?The High Cost of Free Radical DamageWe?ve likely all experienced being in a smoke-filled environment before, and even for smokers themselves, ......

... in a visual world, one in which both sexes are wanting to present themselves in the most positive light possible.  Men are coming on board the cosmetic surgery train because they realize their refreshed appearance will improve their ......

Dr. Zachary is especially fond of photodynamic light therapy together with Aerolase for stubborn or severe acne. You may benefit from Aerolase if you:●    do not wish to take oral ......

Care and Repair is right after you bathe.How to checkMake sure you are in an area with adequate light and few shadows. Tools such as a full-length or hand-held mirror can help you check hard-to-see areas of your body. You need to check yourself ......

McDaniel, says, "Some of the new research is showing it's no longer just about ultraviolet light. We all know that Ultraviolet B (UVB) are the burning rays, but what we didn't know when most of us were growing up is the Ultraviolet A ......

Laser treatments. Laser resurfacing, such as fractionated (Fraxel) lasers emit pixilated light onto the skin, or Ultherapy, a laser treatment that uses ultrasound treatment, both which can resurface the skin. This results in a ......