News/Brief History on Chemical Peels.....

Despite most people’s concern for the health of the economy, patients want to look their best to bolster their self-confidence and to feel secure in the workplace. In general, patients are choosing less expensive procedures and those with minimal downtime. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons the top minimally invasive procedures in 2008 were Botox Cosmetic, dermal fillers, and chemical peels.

Facial blemishes, wrinkles and uneven skin pigmentation are conditions which can be improved by chemical peels. Chemical peels use a solution to improve and smooth the texture of the facial skin by removing its damaged outer layers. Well-formulated blended chemical peel solutions work by breaking down the bonds between the surface cells to allowing them to be more effectively exfoliated. Improved exfoliation allows fresh cells to arise to the surface and leaves skin with an even and fresh appearance. Chemical peels are relatively inexpensive procedures, require minimal recovery time and provide excellent results for patients with all skin types and skin tones, improving the health, function and appearance of the skin.

Peeling the skin has long been a tool for improving its appearance. The use of milk, limestone, sulfur mustard, and even urine was documented for this purpose as early as 3150 BC. Most options available until the late 1800s were highly acidic or alkaline substances that worked purely as corrosives. It was not until around 1850 that physicians began using phenol, salicylic acid, resorcinol and TCA (trichloroacetic acid) for skin lightening and the improvement of skin texture. These procedures were highly invasive and presented dangers of toxicity. During the 1950s and 1960’s the concepts of blending acids as a way to reduce this toxicity came about. In the mid 1970s fruit acids (AHA’s) gained popularity, and since then many options have become available. Superficial blended chemical peels are now the standard of care and offer excellent outcomes, little or no discomfort or down-time.

Using blends of peeling ingredients gives superior results compared to straight acid peels. These newer peels do not cause surface irritation or burns. They allow topical skincare products to penetrate more effectively to strengthen, smooth and brighten the skin. The addition of Vitamin C and other collagen stimulating ingredients, along with skin brighteners increases the excellent outcomes of these peel treatments. These newer blended peels also minimize post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), which was a common negative side effect of performing chemical peels on patients with darker skin tones.

The correct peel for each patient is determined based on the condition being treated. These peels are noninvasive, exfoliating treatments that rely on fruit acids, vitamins, herbs, antioxidants and pigment suppressing agents to loosen the “glue” that binds dead cells to skin’s surface. Superficial blended peels are available for every skin type and condition. They are used for the treatment of sun damage, fine lines and wrinkles, melasma, acne scars, acne, rosacea and discoloration. They promote the growth of new skin and collagen with an improved texture and radiance that is noticeable in just a few days. The result is smoother, tighter, more hydrated new skin, ultimately, leaving you with a clearer, more youthful complexion.

**A variety of superficial blended chemical peels are available at Cosmetic Laser MD***

Questions about how to properly care for your dark skin?

Problems with Acne? Dark spots? Acne scarring? Check out the five key factors that people with skin of color should know before they begin any type of acne treatment regime.

Face the Facts About Sun Exposure

Let's face it.
Prolonged exposure to the sun will lead to premature aging of the skin, wrinkles, discoloration, and even skin cancer. Even worse: The use of tanning beds! In July 2009, The World Health Organization (WHO) declared ultraviolet (UV) radiation from tanning machines one of THE most dangerous forms of cancer-causing radiation. Risk of Melanoma is increased 75% when tanning bed use starts before age 35. A good sunscreen  - such as our outstanding Solar Protection products - to protect your skin from the ultraviolet rays is a must! Basal Cell is the most common kind of skin cancer, and the one directly related to cumulative effects of exposure to sunlight. These unsightly lesions can even appear up to 20 years after overexposure to sunlight. Even one sunburn can increase risk significantly. That is why we urge constant protection from the sun no matter what your skin tone is. Ask us about the best sunscreen for your skin.

What can I do to treat my sun damage?
Topical Tools: Revolutionary changes in formulas and technologies have now allowed for products that will literally change the appearance of your skin, beyond what you thought possible from a jar! Ask Dr. Tanne, Ginnie, our Skin Care Specialist or Meaghan our Licensed Aesthetician, what will work for you!

Seeing Eye to Eye

At Cosmetic Laser MD we offer a complete menu of Eye Rejuvenation Services and Products

Our eyes are our most noted and viewed facial feature. Your eyes are the first thing others see when they look at your face. Your eyes give an immediate impression about your age, energy, and fatigue. Often you feel well rested and full of energy, but to others you look tired. This can create a significant negative impression both socially and professionally. And when it comes to rejuvenation of the eyes this concern is the most common reason patients come to Dr. Tanne for help.

Let Dr. Tanne, with her experience and artistry introduce you to the next step in rejuvenation! Dark circles, crow's feet and baggy eyelids are all aging, so it is hardly surprising that Botox, facial fillers treatments, fractional laser and skincare are fast becoming the popular request by patients!

There may also be other causes for dark circles under the eyes. After a cosmetic consultation, Dr. Tanne and her staff will prescribe a personalized treatment and skin care regimen to address your individual skin care needs.

Call 973.716.900 or click here to schedule a complimentary consultation.

Tired of the Snow and Winter?

March-ing into Spring Special Offers

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Radiesse and Juvederm
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Take 10% OFF
any package of Laser Treatments**.
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Offer Expires 3/5/2010!

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*Purchase one Radiesse or Juvederm syringe at regular price and receive a 2nd syringe of the same product at 1/2 price. Must present this (printed) offer at time of service. Both syringes must be administered in a single treatment session to the same patient. Cannot be combined with any other coupon or special offer.



**Discount applied to regular pricing. Cannot be combined with any other coupon or special offer. Cannot be applied to previously purchased packages.

Feeling Flaky?

As winter takes its toll on the roads and our bodies, it's easy for us to forget to take good care of our skin. Many people suffer from dry flaky skin during the winter months because of the excessive dryness in the air and cranked up heat in our homes. Check out these winter skincare tips via HealthCentral.com. Enjoy!

Ten Tips for Winter Skin Dryness and Care

Dr. Tanne on Channel 11 WPIX morning's news!

Check out this video of Dr.Tanne on the WPIX11 morning news talking about skincare for improving the texture and appearance of hyperpigmented skin and the treatments and products available at her practice.

 

Upcoming News and Events from the Office of Dr. Tanne!

Tomorrow!!

Wednesday February 17th

Dr.Tanne will appear on the PIX Channel 11 Morning News at 7:20AM discussing the topic of "Shedding Light on Dark Skin".
Dr. Tanne will be talking about a variety of treatment options available that are safe and effective for patients with darker skin such as the Melanage Skin Lightening System and Melanage Peel Treatments.


Also:
The "Girls Night Out"@ Cosmetic Laser MD scheduled for Thursday, February 18th has been POSTPONED.

****STAY TUNED FOR A NEW DATE AND JOIN US FOR A GREAT EVENING!

VERY LIMITED space available. Reservations taken by phone only.

Call 973.716.9000 to reserve your place and for more information.

Permanent Make-Up

Livingston, New Jersey. Have you ever wished you naturally looked the way you look in makeup? Today more and more women are opting for eyebrows and eyeliner that never smudge and lip color that doesn't wear off or bleed into the fine lines around the mouth. With permanent cosmetic makeup, or micro-pigmentation as it is also called, you can swim, exercise and wake up in the morning with your makeup intact.
Permanent makeup has been a timesaving convenience for women accustomed to applying eyebrow eyeliner and or lip liner pencils several times a day. Largely unregulated until the 1990’s, the procedure was often done in beauty parlors by hairdressers and nail technicians with mixed results at best. Today, recognition of the importance of proper medical precautions and the guidelines of the National Board of Micropigmentation have raised cosmetic tattooing to a safe and painless process that benefits people in a wide variety of applications.

With Permanent Makeup you can:
• Wake up with beautiful, natural makeup
• Go to the pool or gym without your makeup running or coming off
• Get ready in half the time
• Save money on cosmetics
• Always look your best in any situation
• Have a professional artist reshape your lips or brows
• Have perfect lines even if you have shaky hands or poor eyesight
• Have thicker looking lashes
• Have more defined and fuller lips
• Have your narrow or uneven lips corrected
• Have your own natural features enhanced
EYEBROWS
Framing and balancing the face a well designed and groomed brow can instantly give lift and emphasis to the eyes, giving a more youthful appearance. Various concerns such as sparse, thin or naturally very light eyebrows can be addressed by adding fullness and definition without compromising a natural look. This pigmentation procedure for eyebrows can mimic the appearance of hair in the brow line. Properly designed eyebrows can give you a natural face lift! Those who used to apply pencil can go swimming, sweat, or wipe their forehead without the embarrassment of losing their eyebrows. Those suffering from alopecia (hair loss) are pleasantly surprised at how natural it looks. You can choose your color and any shape that best matches your face.
EYELINER
Eye liner and Eyelash enhancement treatments are incredibly effective at drawing attention to the eyes and can be as subtle or dramatic as required. The result is very similar to the effect that a ‘mascara wand’ leaves behind after application, except that it’s permanent. Lashes can be made to look thicker by applying a soft, natural line between the lashes creating instant definition. This is incredibly effective at ‘opening the eyes’. A slightly more defined line can be created for those clients who wish to emphasize and add more definition to their eyes or who regularly apply eyeliner.
There are various color combinations and effects that can be chosen to achieve the desired result and this treatment really does often prove quite a revelation in terms of the possibilities to the client.
Eyeliner should enhance and define the shape of the eyes, bring out the natural eye color, give lift, make the lashes look thicker and create a more youthful appearance. Some clients like a soft natural look while others prefer to make more dramatic statement. Whatever your preference is, eyeliner is a must.
LIPS
Beautiful, sensual lips are created by adding natural color where needed, achieving instant fullness and definition. Subtle corrections can be made to thin, uneven or asymmetric lips and the size and shape can be altered as desired. Facial lines around the mouth are instantly camouflaged and lipstick bleed is eliminated.
Lip enhancement is a wonderful way of subtly replacing lost pigment especially to the outer border of the lips where it most commonly fades as we age. The technique of blending the pigment with the natural color of the lip ensures no harsh out lines.
This pigmentation procedure can modify and enhance the size and shape of the lips as well as the color. This procedure helps prevent lipstick from bleeding into the surrounding skin. From very natural to dramatic, any color can be used. Most lip colors chosen are soft shades that compliment your skin tone. When adding a gloss over our color it seems even brighter. You can always apply more dramatic lipstick color for any special look.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the procedure painful? Topical anesthetics are used to minimize discomfort.
Do I have a choice of colors? Definitely! There’s a wide spectrum of colors you may choose from.
Do I have a choice in the placement of pigments? Of course. During your consultation, design and pigment placement will be determined.
What is involved in recovery? There will be slight swelling and redness in the skin, which will subside quickly. You may resume normal activities immediately after the procedure. Complete healing takes one to six weeks while the pigmentation matures and reaches its final color.

Cosmetic Laser MD is pleased to introduce About Pamela Byrne, F.A.A.M, D.A.A.M
American makeup artist and esthetician Pamela Byrne first encountered the permanent make-up procedure as a tourist in Hong King and Singapore in 1980. First as a client and then as a student, she studied several methods of applying permanent color in the skin. These varied from the manual method to the pen type applicator to the standard coil type tattoo machine.
Fascinated by the potential of this exciting new beauty technique, the former make-up artist enrolled in further training courses in the art of cosmetic tattooing in Korea, Japan and Australia.
In the twenty plus years she has been practicing her art, she has performed almost eight thousand procedures and has trained doctors, nurses, and qualified beauty industry personnel.
Mrs. Byrne is, or has been, a member of The Society of Permanent Make-up Professionals, The National Cosmetic Tattooing Association, The American Council of Dermagraphic Research, The Australasian Federation of Aestheticians and Beauty Therapists and is a charter diplomat of The American Academy of Micropigmentation founded by Dr. Charles Zwerling. She is also a board certified instructor and examiner for the A.A.M.

Advanced Facial Sculpting: Beyond Filling Lines

Advances in filler technology have enabled aesthetic physicians to greatly change the way they treat patients. At Cosmetic Laser MD in Livingston, New Jersey, Susan Stevens Tanne, M.D. uses volumizing fillers such as Radiesse and Juvederm Ultra Plus to move facial structures such as cheeks and jaws. “Juvederm Ultra can augment the hollow under the eyes and the lips,’” says Dr. Tanne.
The nasolabial fold (the crease the extends from the corner of the nose to the mouth) forms not from the lack of soft tissue in this area, but rather from MID FACE DESCENT - that slow march south of the mid face that begins in one’s 20’s when bone loss and drooping of the fat pads combine with skin laxity to allow the face to drift downwards. The result of this is a line that deepens into the nasolabial crease.
While some filling of the crease will help improve this, much of the nasolabial crease can be corrected by injecting filler into the upper cheek. By using structural and volumizing fillers, a true “face lift” can be attained.
“Injections to lift the face are among the best uses of fillers that I can offer to my patients. Don’t allow yourself to be treated by someone still trapped in the “line filling” approach,” says Dr. Tanne.
Filler injections into some other areas also help reverse the signs of aging, and only need a small amount of product for great results. For instance, filler injected into the earlobes will correct the creases that form in the ear lobe and the sagging that occurs. Filler will easily reverse this. The replaced volume frequently provides dramatic result. The nose is an area that droops with aging. Small amounts of injected filer will give a “lift to this area”. The back of the hands are another area that shows signs of aging. Volume correction gets rid of the “bony and veiny” appearance of this area. The use of laser photorejuvenation to eliminate brown spots, and fractional resurfacing to improve the texture of the skin, completes the rejuvenation of this area.
As new techniques and products become available, the art of using injectable fillers is being elevated beyond what some may regard as mere “spackling”.
For a complimentary consultation to determine whether treatment with injectable fillers can benefit you, please contact Cosmetic laser MD of Livingston, New Jersey at 973.716.9000 or info@cosmeticlasermd.com.