January 12th, 2012
BROTOX- as defined by Urban Dictionary, “botox when used on a male, usually something he doesn’t want you to know about.”
Brotox may be a corny term, but corniness aside, treatments such as Botox, Dysport, and the newest competitor, Xeomin, are gaining popularity among men. Vanity isn’t just for the ladies anymore! Men are looking for ways to preserve their youthful apperance as well.
According to a report featured on Good Morning America (By SUZANNE YEO), gifting Botox for men was all the rage for the holidays. According to the report, “Last year, more than 300,000 men got Botox… That is a 10% increase from the previous year.” It would seem that men aren’t trying to go for a fully frozen look, but rather something more subtle. A Miami area plastic surgeon interviewed in the piece says the trend among men is to “soften up this look to just give a more approachable appearance.”
So the next time you notice that distinguished gentleman next to you, you’ll never know if he’s just aging gracefully, or if he had a little help from the tox!!
To read more about what was featured on GMA, please click on the following link: http://abcnews.go.com/Health/botox-bro-tox-increasingly-popular-gift-men/story?id=15318549
Tags: botox, dermal filler, wrinkles
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January 3rd, 2012
Lacking in the lip department? Dermal fillers, such as Restylane, can help give you the pouty look you want for up to 6 months for the average patient. Nervous about injections into the lips? The FDA recently expanded the use of Restylane and it now is officially indicated for lip augmentation (in patients over 21). What exactly is Restylane? Restylane is hyaluronic acid, which is a naturally occuring compound in the body. It is not from an animal source like it’s predecessor collagen, so it is very well tolerated and you see the results instantly!
Before treatment with Restylane
After treatment with Restylane for lip augmentation
Read more about Restylane by following the link to our website: Dermal Filler
Tags: before & after, collagen, dermal filler, lips, restylane
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December 14th, 2011
Has your brow and jawline migrated south for the winter? Not ready, or willing, to go the surgical route? Ulthera is a non-surgical alternative to going under the knife, and it’s the only device with FDA approval to lift and tighten lax skin.
What is Ultherapy, you may ask. Well… Ultherapy uses ultra-sound technology to lift and tighten tissue- no incisions, sutures or downtime necessary! The procedure, which takes about an hour to complete, addresses the brow and the jawline. Ulthera treatment opens up the eye area, improves the appearance of “jowls,” and contours the jawline. And the best part? You can go out to dinner the same night, as Ulthera has no downtime!
Before Ulthera treatment
After one Ulthera treatment. Notice a more defined jawline after ultherapy.
To learn more, click on the following link: San Diego Dermatology & Laser Surgery – Ulthera
Tags: skin tightening, ulthera, ultherapy, youthful appearance
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November 28th, 2011
California’s governor has signed into effect SB 246, which bans the use of tanning beds by anyone under the age of 18- making California the first state to pass such a law. The bill was the result of efforts by the California Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery and the Aim at Melanoma Foundation, and had the support of many other groups. The law won’t take effect until January 1, 2012 and will ban minors from using indoor tanning beds, with the exception of phototherapy prescribed by a doctor. Research has shown that use of indoor tanning beds has a direct correlation with an increased risk in melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers.
Tags: california, law, melanoma, skin cancer, tanning
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October 27th, 2011
Who doesn’t love a good cup of coffee to get their day started… or maybe 2 or 3 cups of coffee? Downside to drinking that much coffee? It may discolor your pearly whites. Upside? Research has linked coffee to a decreased risk in skin cancer, specifically basal cell carcinoma.
As reported on The Los Angeles Times (10/25, Brown) “Booster Shots” blog, The Nurses’ Health Study and Health Professionals Follow-Up Study followed a combined total of 112,897 people over the span of 24 years. Their data showed that “women who drank more than three cups of coffee had a 20% reduction in risk for basal cell carcinoma.” They also found that men “benefited from a 9% reduction in risk of this type of skin cancer” when they drank three or more cups of joe per day WebMD (10/25, Warner).
Mere coincidence? The researchers also found that “drinking decaffeinated coffee did not have any effect on skin cancer risk…” So is caffeine the skin cancer fighting ingredient? To answer that question, the researchers are now “looking into whether caffeine should be added to sunscreen to increase its effectiveness against skin cancer” WebMD (10/25, Warner).
So… when you’re walking out the door in the morning, remember to slather on the SPF and grab that cup of java!
Tags: caffeine, coffee, diet, health, skin cancer
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