By Jordan V. Wang, MD, MBETattoo removal has gained in popularity in recent years. Especially with newer technology and devices, procedures are more effective now than ever before. According to the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), ne......

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Laser Tattoo RemovalLaser tattoo removal is a method of tattoo removal that uses concentrated energy to break down the pigments in tattoo ink, shattering them into very tiny particles which are then absorbed into and eliminated by the body. The proce......

Tattoo treatments can be painful and often require local anesthetic (topical anesthesia).Tattoo removal is a lengthy process, can sometimes take more treatment sessions than expected.Things You Should Know:There is some post-treatment downtime ......

... root, and if used effectively, a small percentage of permanent reductions can result as follicles fatigue. The disadvantages are skin irritation and ...Hair Removal is on the rise and this is the time to start planning for a hair-free summer. 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......

In most cases, tattoo removal requires a series of laser treatments, spaced four to eight weeks apart. Before you make an appointment, however, consider the following:1. ......

It is not better, and sometimes worse, than good Q-switched lasers for tattoo removal.There may be some blistering for tattoo treatment. Black ink may go slower than other lasers, although bright colors are cleared a lot ......

But what happens when you heed this sound advice, yet are still left with stubborn areas of fat that just won?t go away? What do you do when you?ve tried it all, and don?t want to resort to a surgical procedure like liposuction to get rid of ......

One such procedure, cryolipolysis, which goes by the brand name Cool Sculpting, promises to freeze fat cells and kill them off, giving you a love handle-less waistline forever more. It almost sounds too good to be true -- and unfortunately, in a ......

Treats a large area simultaneously with minimal or no discomfort.Very effective for larger areas of fat. Very little to no pain, patient only experiences a mild heat sensation.Can also tighten abdomen as well as reduce fat.You can treat the abdomen ......

By Jordan V. Wang, MD, MBE; Nazanin Saedi, MDStubborn fat in certain places can affect just about anyone. People don't necessarily have to be overweight to have areas that seem impossible to lose with just diet and exercise alone. While surgical ......

Very minimal to no pain. No downtime. It predictably reduces 20-25% of fat in the treated area in most patient over the course of about 4 months. Expert consensus is that this treatment actually works according to its ......

Easy for staff and patients, zero recovery.Cons:Need enough chin fat to be able to have suction maintained around the applicator.Can take more than one treatment.Doesn't treat neck sagging without fat. so many ......

The newest entry into the booming non-surgical fat-reduction segment of the beauty industry is called EMSculpt; the "EM" stands for the electromagnetic energy that powers it.EMSculpt ......

Day sits down with Dr. Christopher Zachary to discuss the merits of the EmSculpt device, what the fat burning procedure entails, and what results they've seen. EMSculpt takes body contouring into a new, intriguing direction by stimulating ......

Tattoo Removal OptionsAn even bigger factor in decreasing the shock value and commitment of the tattoo is the entire industry standing by, ready to take ......

In fact, tattoo removal is a booming segment of the aesthetic care industry, with double-digit increases year over year for about five years running. In fact, ......

... numbs those areas with high volumes of dilute anesthetic fluids (tumescent anesthesia) so that the fat can be sucked out through a tube called a cannula. As the surgeon removes the excess fat, he or she sculpts the body to achieve the desired ...Botox, fillers, microdermabrasion and laser hair removal, non-invasive fat reduction was the third most popular.Look no further than the annual growth that non-invasive fat reduction has seen in ......

ProceduresBy Chelsea SpatzBody contouring involves sculpting the body in order to reduce areas of fat and improve the tone and shape of the body. Body contouring procedures can include invasive or non-invasive procedures depending on the ...... a liposuction surgery, a sterile solution of saline and lidocaine is injected into the area of fat removal to make vacuuming out the fat easier and less painful.  The fat is then suctioned out from underneath the skin with a thin tube called a ......

By Chelsea Spatz Body contouring involves sculpting the body in order to reduce areas of fat and improve the tone and shape of the body. Body contouring procedures can include invasive or non-invasive procedures depending on the patient’s ...... liposuction surgery, a sterile solution of saline and lidocaine is injected into the area of fat removal to make vacuuming out the fat easier and less painful.  The fat is then suctioned out from underneath the skin with a thin tube called a ......

Thanks to an explosion in new fat reducing technology, slimmer hips, flatter tummies and shapelier curves are within every woman's grasp.And we are not talking about surgery ......

Often times, there are lingering areas of stubborn fat or unsightly loose skin that lacks tone. Whatever your goals are, today there are a myriad of options ranging from completely non-invasive to ......

... on ways to improve tissue health and reduce tissue decay since the first stem cells were found in fat and used by our team for aesthetics in 2003.Coming out of Craniofacial Surgery, team care was always the key to success. No single provider had ......

... the mirror and realized the lower region of your face has lost the definition it once had due to fat accumulation below the jawline in what is referred to as submental fullness.A double chin can result from age, weight gain, or genetics, ......

Often, there are lingering areas of stubborn fat or unsightly loose skin that lacks tone. A recent surge of cosmetic procedures have hit the market that promise to diminish fat cells, resulting ......

Over the next decade the use of fat grafting to the buttocks became more widespread.But it wasn't until the early 2000s that celebrities like J-Lo, Kim Kardashian, and Nicki ......

Belly fat: Bikinis and belly fat are not friends. If you've tried a dedicated program of diet and exercise but still aren't happy with the results ...Laser hair removal is a long-term solution for eliminated unwanted hair from the legs and other body parts.Spider veins: The bane of so many women?s summer ......

This invasive procedure involves suctioning fat from around the abdomen, hips, and lower back, harvesting the fat cells, and then re-injecting them into the buttocks. Extra fat cells are frozen ......

GrimesCryolipolysis, otherwise known as CoolSculpting?, uses cold temperature to break down fat cells and contour the body non-surgically. And now, one of the inventors of CoolSculpting says, the selective removal of pigment with cold is ...And now, one of the inventors of CoolSculpting says, the selective removal of pigment with cold is possible.Dr. Dieter Manstein, a board-certified dermatologist and co-inventor of CoolSculptingsays there is ongoing ......

For decades now, the breaking up and suctioning of fat from under the skin has helped countless individuals improve their appearance and self-esteem. About a decade ago, along came laser liposuction, ......

... the affected breast, pain or swelling in the breast, or lumps can indicate the need for surgical removal of the ruptured implant.A new type of implant, just FDA approved in 2013, is the "form-stable" implant, affectionately nicknamed ......

PicoSure is the first and only aesthetic picosecond laser for the safe and effective removal of tattoos and benign pigmented lesions, as well as acne scars, wrinkles and skin revitalization treatments.” Laser treatments ......

The Brazilian butt lift is the common name for gluteal fat injections. It involves taking fat from other areas of the body with excess fat, such as the abdomen and flanks, and injecting it into the ......

By Jordan V. Wang, MD, MBE, MBA; Nazanin Saedi, MDThe number of procedures completed for fat reduction has risen in recent years, especially as non-invasive options have become more familiar to consumers. Although liposuction has been the mainstay fo......

Limited by size of area covered  Minimizes about 20-25% of pinch-able fat so may not be appropriate for patients who want moreThis is not a "one and done" type of procedure for most patientsThings You should ......

These non-invasive cosmetic procedures utilize technology that produces hot or cold temps to blast fat cells and leave you with amazing results.The dastardly double chin is among the top reasons why people seek out the help of a plastic surgeon. ......

At this point in time, the device is not able to remove fat, but many patients do a fat removal process like CoolSculpting first, followed by body toning, with impressive results. Although it’s not a ...At this point in time, the device is not able to remove fat, but many patients do a fat removal process like CoolSculpting first, followed by body toning, with impressive results. Although it’s not a magic bullet for all of your ......

And some guys" just like women" desire a solution for those stubborn fat zones that diet and exercise can't seem to touch no matter how hard they try.The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) reports that 1.3 ......

Dr. Harpreet Lotay, a board-certified dermatologist. Lotay describes how the fat pockets under our skin start to descend and cause the 'jowling' look. "As we age we tend to lose volume in the lateral aspect of the ......

Collagen or fat fillers can be injected into rolling or boxcar scars to fill the soft tissue around the scar and even out the indentation. At $500-$1500 per ...This involves the removal of a scar, which is then sewn up with sutures. The cost for this procedure is about $250-$300 per scar. Deep chemical peels are often ......

The reality is that boomers have a big fat bullseye on their backs at work, with employers salivating to bring in fresh chattel. Lose your job in your 50's?  Well, you might as ...Toxins (Botox or Dysport):  $550 per visitChemical peel:  $673Laser hair removal:  $306 per visitMicrodermabrasion:  $144 per visit*These costs do not include anesthesia, operating room, prescription medications, ......

... procedures for their patients, they also want to see improvements and advancements in the area of fat grafting, scar management, and skin tightening techniques. As the industry continues to respond to the demands of the consumer, who knows what ...Botox and Dermal fillersChemical peelsLaser hair removal: Dermabrasion, CoolSculpting, SculpSure, and Kybella, Non-surgical skin tightening with laser treatmentWhile the ASPS board-certified plastic ......

By Dr. Jeffrey DoverUntil recently the only approach to treat what is medically known as submental fat, or more commonly referred to as a double chin, was surgical with liposuction and or a neck/facelift. Earlier this year, our Boston dermatologists ......

This naturally occurring substance can actually help the body absorb fat cells where strategically used.  Typically 6 treatments are recommended, one month apart.  There is moderate pain, bruising, and ......

However, many times, what we are seeing is laxity or areas of rippling and rolling lipodystrophy (fat deposits)."Cellulite has three very specific properties, explains Bruce Katz, MD, a Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the Icahn School of ......

The machine deposits a medical-grade to aid with the removal of dead cells and debris. At the same time, it vacuums the skin surface with a silicone tip. Glycolic and salicylic acid is deposited onto ......

Laser and light treatments for tone and scarsBody sculpting Vein treatments  Laser tattoo removal Chemical peelsThese findings seem to align with Fitzgerald's and other board-certified dermatologists experiences.  Patients report ......

This is often a good option for procedures such as tattoo removal or having something removed from your skin. #3 Nerve block - Facial nerve blocks give patients significant regional anesthesia. ......

A reduction in fine lines and deep wrinklesMore even skin tone by removal of discoloration and hyperpigmentation Smoother, improved textureSignificantly tighter and firmer skinA reduction in acne scarring and ......

... laser treatment anytime soon, whether it's to treat your melasma, wrinkles, or scar or tattoo removal, stop and ask yourself a few serious questions first.  While most laser procedures are completed with a high patient satisfaction ......

Laser procedures to reduce early signs of aging, as well as hair removal, are also popular among younger patients."It's never too soon to be proactive about taking care of your skin," Dr. Chapas said. ......

In the former age group, popular procedures included laser hair removal, nose reshaping or rhinoplasty, laser skin resurfacing, botulinum toxin products, and breast augmentation. The latter group also added soft ......

... study looking at skim milk versus regular milk, again confirmed an association between low-fat/skim milk and acne [5]. Yet, a large Norwegian study found an association of high full-fat milk intake and acne, but none for low-fat/skimmed ......

When this tissue shrinks and shortens, it can cause indentations of the skin, and when the fat tissue then underneath is trying to protrude through it, that gives the cobblestone appearance."Although the cause has not been definitively ......

Although women make up a majority of the demographic seeking anti-aging, sculpting, and fat blasting procedures, men are starting to catch on to the benefits as well. Below, we look at some of the treatments that are gaining popularity ......

This included the Relax-a-cizor, a vibrating belt that promised to shake away belly fat, the Slim n’ Trim rotating board that was meant to be used to mimic the Twist dance craze, the Ab Circle Pro, which is a rotating disc that ......

Sure and Coolsculpting are becoming increasingly popular because they reduce areas of stubborn body fat with subtle but noticeable results. A major benefit of these non-invasive treatments is that they do not require incisions, which means stitches ......

Cons:May not get the contour they expect due to sub platysmal fat and sub mandibular gland enlargement.Patient selection and education is critical.Post procedure swelling bruising and tenderness.Things You ......

In recent years, CoolSculpting procedures for non-invasive fat loss have gained increasing popularity, but unfortunately, this has also fallen victim to counterfeit devices that are ......

Physician Testimonials"We frequently use this technology for submental fat and laxity and get near facelift like results. It can also used for small deposits of abdominal and inner thigh, saddle bag fat." - Stephen ......

It's also normal to lose fat in our faces which can cause a drooping effect. However, when administered correctly, fillers can fill-in the fat that's lost over ......

... of a woman’s breasts using artificial implants made of silicone or saline, or in some cases, fat from the woman’s own body. This procedure is sought by patients who wish to restore breast volume, increase their cup size, or attain a ......

... energy into the deeper layers of the skin, destroying specific tissues responsible for acne and fat accumulation without causing burns. This deep tissue stimulation destroys the fat cells in under-eye bags and under the chin and encourages the ......

Gordon. Before her first eyelid surgery, Renee had full, fatty upper lids and that's what gave her, that unique signature look. But when she had eyelid surgery, they took that volume away ......

Most popular lip enhancements are done with dermal filler or fat injections, most commonly hyaluronic acid. The filler is injected into the lips to improve plumpness and volume, enhance the shape, or correct ......

... two enriched chocolate bars for a month, contained 1,200 calories, half of which was vegetable fat, with no change in oil secretion in the skin [1]. Still, skepticism of these findings persisted [2]. One small subsequent study of subjects ......

The brown and red discoloration in your skin. And volume loss or the loss of fat deep in your skin.Finally, DiGiorgio says you should talk about the expectations for your procedure with your doctor. “What problems is the ......

Darren Smith explains that an umbilical hernia is "a condition in which tissue, usually fat, protrudes through a small hole in the abdominal wall (comprised of connective tissue and the six-pack muscles) and makes the belly button bulge ......

I think she's really maintaining the volume of her face probably with facial fillers or with fat. She's obviously doing some Botox because she doesn't have any static lines on her forehead or between her glabella. I don't ......

... caused by the natural loss of collagen, the restructuring of bone, and the subsequent movement of fat pads in our face, which overall result in the formation of wrinkles, sagging, and hollows on the cheeks. We can replace this loss using fillers ......

Loss of volume in the mid-face is a common problem as we age. Not only do we lose fat in our faces, but we also begin to lose bone. Adding filler to the cheek area can bring back some of the fullness you had when you were younger ......

What are the favored minimally invasive beauty maintenance procedures to ward off Father Time among the well-to-do these days?Laser TreatmentsLaser therapies create high-intensity light that can be used to target specific issues, ......

... of implants (which were later deemed dangerous), this surgery instead uses the patient?s own fat which is removed with liposuction and then transferred into the gluteal region. Once a virtually unknown procedure, the popularity of the butt ......

As we age, the veins and tendons start looking more pronounced as we lose fat from the top or the dorsum of our hands. “There are all sorts of dermal fillers that can be utilized to give that youthfulness back to the ......

Most popular lip enhancements are done with dermal filler or fat injections, most commonly hyaluronic acid. The filler is injected into the lips to improve plumpness and volume, enhance the shape, or correct ......

Kybella or with CoolSculpting. Which one is best suited for you depends on the amount of tissue or fat under the chin, but she prefers Coolsculpting for larger surface areas and likes that it requires no downtime. She also likes the amount of ......

Contouring and volume replacement (dermal volume restoration) and ability to decrease unwanted fat (jowls, neck) 3) Skin tightening for laxity due to gravityCons:Need to completely anesthetize the skin; although that makes it painless, it means ......

Are you looking tired, even when you don't feel tired? Maybe you're seeing some fat under the chin that wasn't there before. And if you're like most women of a certain age, you look at your neck and say, "When did this happen?&qu......

Maybe your baby fat has long been lost, so the next spot on the list goes to Voluma XC, the Juvederm filler used for cheeks. Its base is hyaluronic acid which is ......

But did you know you not only lose fat in your face as you age, but you also lose bone structure? To understand facial aging, let's start with the jaw or what's called ......

... the primary structural cause of cellulite -- the connective bands woven throughout fat in the thighs and buttocks. These tight bands pull down the skin, creating the puckering seen on the surface of the skin. Similar to a rubber ......