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 ......

... this treatment recommends 4 sessions spaced out 2-3 days apart, costing a cool $3000-$5000 for the series. And while you won’t necessarily leave the office immediately sporting a six-pack, you will notice a tighter tummy and more lifted ......

By taking advantage of paying up front for a series of non-invasive services you know you will be receiving in the future anyway, you can save some money. Since insurance likely will not ......

By Eileen SpatzWho can resist this festive season? December brings us sparkles and twinkly lights, smiles and good cheer, not to mention those ubiquitous holiday parties. Each and every year you look forward to these soirées, that special time...Fractional LaserAlthough fractional laser treatment should involve a series of about three sessions for optimal results, just getting the first one before the holidays will perk up sun-damaged skin on the face, hands, ......

In part II of our series on male and female pattern hair loss, Prejuvenation concludes our discussion with hair restoration specialist, Dr. Marc Avram. “PRP  has been the most significant new treatment option for hair loss of men......

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 ...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. Not all tattoos are ......

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 ...In a series of treatment sessions, DermaSweep will reduce fine lines and wrinkles, minimize photo-damage, improve aging skin, and is comfortable on ......

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 ...What Exactly is Prejuvenation? Prejuvenation is the act of initiating a series of thoughtfully planned steps that will prevent or impede the changes associated with the appearance of "aged" skin - lines, ......

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 ...Greene recommends a series of three PRP treatments for optimal results, with each session about a month apart. Hair Rejuvenation OptionsGreene says, “Many of ......

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 ......

Patients will notice results once the skin fully heals, and it is often recommended to undergo a series of two to six treatments to achieve maximum results. Today’s savvy consumers are still looking for instant results, but they are ......

What started out as something that looks great, ended up in a very different place in a gradual series of steps."Dr. Biesman specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive eyelid and facial surgery and minimally invasive rejuvenation techniques ......

This scar can be hidden when the hair is grown out slightly. During Follicular Unit Extraction, hair is removed by the thousands from the back to the front of the scalp where you’re ...Harvard “What’s the Truth” Meeting in Boston. In the first of this two-part series, Dr. Avram establishes the variety of treatments available. First Step: See a Board-Certified Dermatologist“If you’re losing ......

It is important for patients to know that a series of treatments is recommended to see optimal resultsMost Common Use Cases :Body Sculpting for patients with a BMI < 30Physician ......

A series of six weekly treatments are needed to see results, and some doctors are combining Z-Wave with other energy-based treatment and ......

Patients will also notice their feet slightly rise with each contraction. There is no downtime necessary following the sessions, of which four are recommended spaced over a ...No, you won't gain an instant six-pack from a series of EMSculpt treatments, but you are likely to be very pleased to notice a trimmer, tauter ......

... in their texture and their pore size, and they're excited to complete the treatment series.If you suffer from acne scars or have other texture problems with your skin, RF microneedling may be the treatment you need to get your ......

The Clear + Brilliant is amazing for lifting that pigment off the skin over a series of treatments.  Typically we do one treatment spaced about four weeks apart, and patients will see that pigment gradually lift over ......

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 ......

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 ......

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 ......

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 ......

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. ......

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 ......

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: ......

... 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 ......

... 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 ......

... 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, ......

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 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 ......

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 ......

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 ......

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 ......

... 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? ......

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 ......

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 ......

... 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 ......

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 ......

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 ......

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 ......

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 ......

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 ......

... 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, ......

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 ......

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 ......

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 ......

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 ......