Cosmetic Laser MD Skin Rejuvenation Contest!

 

 

 

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Learn More on DiamondTip™ Microdermabrasion !

Microdermabrasion is a tried and true treatment for improving the overall look and feel of the skin, not to mention one of the most popular procedures in the country. However, the most common kind of crystals used for exfoliating are aluminum oxide, which some experts fear has a link to Alzheimer's disease.
 A number of practitioners are switching to diamond-based microdermabrasion techniques, such as Pristine. This system features laser-cut diamonds on the tip of the tool instead of aluminum oxide crystals.

In addition to eliminating the putative exposure risk for Alzheimer's, Pristine DiamondTip™ microdermabrasion can be used around the eyes-something that isn't recommended with aluminum oxide  because of possible corneal injury. Furthermore, Pristine is said to be more gentle because the diamonds reportedly don't scratch or cut the skin.

Pristine's effectiveness is supported by a 2009 study that shows diamond-based microdermabrasion has measurable anti-aging results. The study found no such evidence for aluminum oxide microdermabrasion.








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Banish Your "Raccoon Eyes"

Wrinkles, crinkles, dark circles, puffy, baggy, saggy eyes. Everyone seems to have issues with the skin around their eyes!

Here are a few simple tips to easily de-puff and correct your under-eye circles, etc. from our skincare specialists.


Tip #1 - Eye Contact Conveys Confidence! Let your confidence shine  through with longer lashes.
Latisse is the most exciting product available to safely, easily  and effectively give you longer, thicker luscious lashes. See special offer below.

Tip #2- Use a proper Concealer -Choose a concealer that's a shade lighter than your foundation. If your circles are very dark go 2 shades lighter.

Tip #3- Invest in a Vitamin K-based eye product -
 Dr. Tanne Eye De-Puffer will rescue your tired eyes and strengthen capillary walls making dark circles become less visible.  At our Dr. Tanne Skincare retail boutique, Ginnie, our skincare expert, will guide you in creating a skincare program that gets you the results you want and deserve.

Tip #4- Wear High Quality Sunscreen and Sunglasses -
The delicate skin around your eyes requires extra protection. Don't forget sunscreen that contains UVB and UVA protection (ask Ginnie for sunscreen advice), and a pair of sunglasses that filter out harmful UV rays!

Tip #5- Anti-Aging Eye Treatment -At our Simply Beautiful Spa, where we are known for providing state of the art treatments, we are introducing our new Sonic Infusion Treatment: soothing sonic pulse gently massages the choicest ingredients such as vitamin C to lighten, soothe & hydrate immediately reducing fine lines and wrinkles with long-lasting results. 

Tip #6- Laser Treatment -eMatrix -
 Kiss those crepey lines and Crow's Feet good-bye!  From the very first treatment, this laser can rejuvenate and firm your skin by increasing collagen production, giving you smoother and more youthful eyes. Three treatments are what you normally need  to achieve beautiful results.

Tip #7- Juvederm Dermal Filler -Hyaluronic Acid filler is the safest non-surgical treatment to restore the "Volume of Youth" to this delicate area. Juvederm flatters and contours the visual impact to the under-eye area, adding volume to your hollow trough and decreasing the look of dark circles. See special offer below.

Tip #8- Botox - Nothing works better to reduce the crunchy, scrunchy Crow's feet lines around the eyes. This is the most popular and effective non-surgical treatment available
today. See special offer below.

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To My Valued Patients.... There are two dates left!

 There are still two dates left to look your best while giving back!

 Please join me as I team up with Dress For Success Morris County and help women nationwide reach
their goals!

On July 15th and August 10th 2010, get 10% OFF* a Botox Cosmetic Treatment and an additional 5% will be donated to the cause!

Why Dress for Success?

Dress for Success is a non-profit organization that provides interview suits, confidence boosts, and career development to low-income women in over 75 cities worldwide. I believe helping women enter or re-enter the workforce is vital, especially in the current economy.

Just being able to dress appropriately for an interview can be a challenge for many women when they aren't getting a paycheck. Dress for Success provides business-appropriate clothing, as well as the tools necessary to go out and be successful in work and life.

As a professional woman, I feel that an organization that mentors and supports the efforts of women to find employment is a wonderful cause. I am thrilled that Botox treatments can be used for self-improvement and also benefit economically disadvantaged women. So please join me and the Cosmetic Laser MD team in helping the good folks at Dress for Success!

Booking an appointment is easy, you can click here or call me at 973.716.9000.

Best wishes,
Susan Stevens Tanne, M.D.

PS - Do you have an idea for an article, or do you need advice? Please write to me at info@cosmeticlasermd.com!

*Cannot be combined with any other coupon or special offer. Valid only on dates above.  No cash value. No substitutions.

To My Valued Patients....

Please join me as I team up with Dress For Success Morris County and help women nationwide reach
their goals as I invite you to look your best while giving back!

On June 2nd, July 15th and August 10th 2010, get 10% OFF* a Botox Cosmetic Treatment and an additional 5% will be donated to the cause!

Why Dress for Success?

Dress for Success is a non-profit organization that provides interview suits, confidence boosts, and career development to low-income women in over 75 cities worldwide. I believe helping women enter or re-enter the workforce is vital, especially in the current economy.

Just being able to dress appropriately for an interview can be a challenge for many women when they aren't getting a paycheck. Dress for Success provides business-appropriate clothing, as well as the tools necessary to go out and be successful in work and life.

As a professional woman, I feel that an organization that mentors and supports the efforts of women to find employment is a wonderful cause. I am thrilled that Botox treatments can be used for self-improvement and also benefit economically disadvantaged women. So please join me and the Cosmetic Laser MD team in helping the good folks at Dress for Success!

Booking an appointment is easy, you can click here or call me at 973.716.9000.

Best wishes,
Susan Stevens Tanne, M.D.

PS - Do you have an idea for an article, or do you need advice? Please write to me at info@cosmeticlasermd.com!

*Cannot be combined with any other coupon or special offer. Valid only on dates above.  No cash value. No substitutions.

Get Botox and Donate 5% to Dress for Success

Dr.Tanne is teaming up with Dress For Success Morris County!

For three days over this summer, get 10% off a Botox Cosmetic Treatment and 5% will be donated to the cause!

The Skinny on Fat - VelaShape

Last weekend Cosmetic Laser MD attended the 30th annual meeting of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) held in Phoenix, Arizona from Thursday, April 14 through Sunday April 18. Almost 2,000 Cosmetic physicians from around the world attended this important and highly educational meeting. A hot topic discussed at length at the meeting was the issue of fat reduction. Fat reduction is one of the top treatments sought by patients in the Cosmetic Surgery industry. Concerns regarding fat reduction are common, as it is estimated: more than 80% of women over the age of 20, regardless of their weight or size, are affected by cellulite.

Many hours were spent on this exciting and ever more popular topic. A variety of devices using a host of energy sources were discussed, and many research papers were presented regarding the effectiveness of these treatments. The devices used ranged from those using different types of radiofrequency, a new device that freezes fat, devices using focused ultrasound, high frequency ultrasound, and laser energy. Several non-invasive and minimally invasive treatments have been show to be effective treatment options.

As the United States continues to be a country plagued by an abundance of excess fat, these treatments are becoming increasingly more popular. While some of these devices need more studies before the cost and time of performing these treatments becomes a good option for patients, there are in fact effective Laser Treatment options for those who seek fat reduction. Unfortunately, some of these treatments are quite time consuming. The new Zeltiq treatment, which freezes fat, is effective, but takes approximately one hour per area.  The body is split up into zones, so if you are treating something like "love handles", it would be a total of two hours to treat those areas.

Since the FDA clearance, Cosmetic Laser MD has been using a the VelaShape treatment for body contouring and cellulite reduction with great success rate. We find patients tend to be very happy with this effective and relatively comfortable treatment -- the best part being that it only takes a total of 20 minutes. 

One of the best parts of attending a world class meeting is the opportunity to view a wide variety of laser and other energy-based equipment. Since vendors from around the world attend this meeting to show off their devices, its nice to have the experience of seeing them in action first-hand. The chance to evaluate these devices from many different manufacturers and determine their potential place in our practice is something to look forward to annually.
 

After watching many demonstrations on the effectiveness and use of different cosmetic laser treatments, VelaShape still remains the best non-invasive option for body contouring and cellulite reduction. Cellulite, which looks like dimpling on the surface of the skin, is actually caused by an accumulation of displaced fat and toxins that are trapped just beneath the surface of skin. Contrary to popular belief, Cellulite is not caused by being overweight. In fact, the majority of people who seek treatment are in good physical condition, but have pockets of cellulite on their arms, hips, thighs or buttocks. The best candidates for VelaShape are healthy individuals who are at or near their ideal weight and who follow a healthful diet and exercise program.

To book a consultation to receive a VelaShape treatment, click here or call (973)716.9000.

And that’s the skinny for now.

 

Special Offer for our Blog Readers!!

Do you want a Smooth Summer Body at a Sexy Price? Who doesn't!

Summer is around the corner, but it's never too late to look great! 

We at Cosmetic Laser MD would like to offer our blog readers a special price on the hottest new Cosmetic Laser treatment: VELASHAPE™. The VelaShape™ special offer has been extended by popular demand! A 5 treatment package is now only $1,250*!!

What is VelaShape™?

VelaShape™ is the first and only non–surgical FDA–cleared medical device for Body Reshaping and Cellulite Treatment featuring the revolutionary ELOS™ technology that enables you to comfortably achieve a toned, contoured and well shaped body. It is now easy to enhance your body, improve your lifestyle and feel better about yourself! VelaShape™ is the only proven device with breakthrough results as it treats both the deeper tissue and the upper layers of the skin. This results in a measurable reduction in fat layers, circumference and the appearance of cellulite. VelaShape™ offers a non–surgical, no downtime and virtually painless treatment for Body Reshaping and Cellulite Treatment, with proven results in as few as four treatment sessions.

How Does VelaShape™ Work?

VelaShape™ features the revolutionary ELOS™ combination of Bi–Polar radiofrequency (RF), Infrared Light Energy, plus Vacuum and Mechanical Massage. The combination of infrared and conducted RF energies precisely heats the dermal and the hypodermal tissue within the target treatment area. The precise heating ensures a safe, effective, fast treatment with no downtime.

Vacuum and specially designed rollers for the Mechanical Massage smooth out the skin to facilitate safe and efficient heat energy delivery. The net result increases the metabolism of stored energy, increases lymphatic drainage and reduces or shrinks the size of the actual fat cells and fat chambers, including:

• Gradual smoothing of skin's surface with a noticeable reduction in cellulite
• Circumferential reduction, with noticeable reshaping of the treated area

In a clinical multi–center study, 85% of the treated areas have reported circumferential reduction of thighs of at least 1cm; ranging up to 7.2cm in reduction. With VelaShape™ it is easy to enhance your body, improve your lifestyle and feel better about yourself!

 Call 973.716.9000 to schedule your treatment or click here!


*Along with your purchase of this special offer package, please accept our special gift of our Essential Home Treatment Kit which includes a Papaya Enzyme Body Scrub and Body Contour Creme with 5% Theophylline - which tightens skin and fights cellulite (a $50 value!)

Top Ten Beauty Treatments for 2010

So you've decided you want cosmetic laser treatments to help maintain a youthful appearance -- but which one do you choose? 

Well, you've come to the right place. To answer questions just like that one, we compiled a list of the  'Top Ten' Cosmetic Laser Face and Body Rejuvenation Treatments that are clinically proven highly-effective and provide the most satisfying results.  Sought after as much for 'beauty maintenance' as for dramatic improvements by woman and men of all ages and all skin types, these treatments are available to anyone at a fraction of the cost of traditional cosmetic surgery.

 

1. eMatrix Fractional Sublative Rejuvenation – Designed to treat fine lines and wrinkles, improve the appearance of acne scars and stretch marks, improve textural irregularities and broken blood vessels, treat brown spots and sun damage, and tighten skin--all in one sitting.   Ideal for the face, neck, chest, arms and hands, it provides for a smoother, tighter and improved skin texture. eMatrix requires little- to-no downtime and is clinically proven for ALL skin types.                                                                                                   
 

2. Fotofacial RF Skin Rejuvenation –FotoFacial RF (also known as photorejuvenation or IPL) is the first and only device to combine intense pulsed light with radiofrequency for maximum safety, effectiveness, and comfort. FotoFacial RF safely and comfortably treats rosacea, spider veins, sun damage, age spots, as well as uneven skin tone created by brown and red spots. In addition, because it uses bipolar radiofrequency, FotoFacial RF will simultaneously stimulate collagen production leading to softer wrinkles and tighter pores. The end result is smoother, healthier, younger looking skin.

3. VelaShape Laser Body Contouring – VelaShape™ features the revolutionary ELOS™ technology, and is FDA–cleared for Body Reshaping and Cellulite Treatment, enabling you to comfortably achieve a toned, contoured and well shaped body. VelaShape treats both the deeper tissue and the upper layers of the skin resulting in a measurable reduction in fat layers, circumference and the appearance of cellulite. VelaShape™ offers a non–surgical, no downtime and virtually painless treatment for Body Reshaping and Cellulite Treatment, with proven results in as few as five treatment sessions.            
 

4. Dermal Fillers – Safe and simple biocompatible dermal fillers including Radiesse®, Juvederm® and the exciting new Selphyl™. Used to achieve the Liquid Face Lift, these fillers are injected to increase volume, fill lines and lift hollows in the face, taking years off of your appearance and restoring the Volume of Youth.                                                                                                                                                                       
5. Botox® – A perennial favorite for its consistent, almost instantaneous results, Botox® relaxes the tiny facial muscles that cause worry lines in the forehead, crow's feet, frown lines and laugh lines. Botox is also used to elevate and re-shape the brow and turn up the corners of the mouth, resulting in a more youthful, refreshed appearance.
                                                                                                                                 
6. ELOS Laser Hair Removal – ELOS Laser Hair Removal combines Bi–Polar RF (Radio Frequency) and a high power Diode LASER, requiring lower overall energy levels for superior results and maximum safety, and is the fastest, most effective hair removal laser available. One of the most important benefits of ELOS technology is that it safely achieves permanent and effective reduction of most hair colors on all skin types including patients with darker skin tones.
                                                                      
7. Melanage Skin Lightening Peel – Designed to treat uneven skin tone, deep pigment issues and melasma. The Melanage Skin Lightening Peel is a superficial peel designed to improve the texture and appearance of hyperpigmented skin, which involves a medicate masque and an at–home regimen. This peel is safe and effective for ALL skin types including dark skin.   
                                                     
8. SilkPeel™ – SilkPeel combines precision non–invasive exfoliation with Dermalinfusion™, a deep delivery of skin–specific solutions, to restore, brighten, clarify, hydrate and revitalize your skin without the use of crystal or other chemical exfoliants.  The patented SilkPeel™ handpiece deeply delivers the vitamins, antioxidants, and other therapeutic ingredients that your skin needs most.

9. VI Peel Treatment™ – Painless, quick and designed to reverse the signs of aging and sun damage on the skin, the VI Peel improves the texture of the skin, reduces age spots, and softens lines and wrinkles. The unique blend of ingredients in our Peel produces powerful results with no pain, no skin preparation and very little downtime.       
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
10. Clarisonic PRO – The Clarisonic PRO is the latest model from Clarisonic. Created by the primary inventor of the Sonicare® toothbrush, Clarisonic’s gentle sonic vibrations cleanse deeply, clearing pores for better absorption of skincare products; reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles; creates softer, smoother skin; helps reduce oily areas,dry skin patches and blemishes; and is gentle enough for cleansing sensitive skin. 

Of course, all the above treatments are available at Cosmetic Laser MD's office in Livingston, NJ.

Please call 973.716.900 or click here to schedule a complimentary consultation.

Retinol: The number one product that conquers aging.

So what is RETINOL?

According to WebMd, Retinol, (pronounced ret'i-nol) is:

A half-carotene; an intermediate in the vision cycle, it also plays a role in growth and differentiation. Syn: vitamin A1 alcohol, vitamin A1.

Vitamin A is a vitamin required by the retina of the eye in the form of the light-absorbing molecule retinal. This molecule is crucial for both scotopic and color vision. However, Vitamin A(Retinol) also serves a completely different function as the oxidized form Retinoic Acid, an important hormone-like growth factor for epithelial (skin) and other cells.†

According to New Beauty Magazine, Retinol is the secret to perfect skin. Vitamin A helps skin produce collagen, a natural component of the skin that gives the dermis a youthful, full appearance. Retinol reduces the look wrinkles by renewing skin cells in the dermis and epidermis and increasing the skin's elasticity. Physicians and aestheticians agree that this miracle ingredient has to power to make skin look younger, smoother and simply better.

Retinol is also often used to fight acne and reduce the signs of sun damage by speeding up the turnover of skin cells. Don't confuse medical-grade retinol with the over-the-counter products found in drugstores. Retinols founds in a physician's office offer an excellent opportunity to improve your skin without the dryness and irritation that occurs with retin-A. Retinols are available in several formulations and also are often blended with other beneficial skincare ingredients to increase the results obtained from these products. Depending on the formulation of the products and the strength used, these products are safe and effective for most skin types including sensitive skin.

Our Dr. Tanne Skincare line offers several Retinol products to our patients.

Retinol Serum is available in 4 strengths which can treat sensitive, normal and tolerant skin. Ingredients include:
Retinol- which is pure and active vitamin A - it works to increase cell turnover and exfoliation by stimulating cell production underneath the skin. Skin appears softer and smoother, and will help even out skin tone.
Green tea- which have potent anti-oxidant properties as well as anti-inflammatory and calming effect on the skin, and helps prevent skin irritation.
Caffeine- which enhances the antioxidant properties of the skin and acts as a topical vasoconstrictor.
Hyaluronic Acid- which aids in skin hydration

Clear It Up Retinol Toner Pads- An excellent product for oilier and acne prone skin that is in need of smoothing, clearing, and renewing. Clear It Up is also available in four strengths allowing treatment to be formulated for each patients needs. The pads not only resurface the skin, but also fortify and protect it with antioxidants. This product contains the same retinol as in our serum along with green tea, and caffeine, but does not contain the hydrating hyaluronic acid. This product is used nightly or every other night on clean skin as directed by our skincare professionals.

RejuvaEye Retinol Eye Gel - This is the first product that Dr. Tanne has personally used in the eye area that has the excellent benefits of retinol without the dryness and irritation that this delicate skin is prone to with other products. This unique moisturizing retinol product in an emollient gel, which allows for a sustained release of retinol, thereby reducing skin irritation.

We recommend the use of retinol nightly or every other night, depending on your skin and the condition being treated. As always, we are happy to formulate a skincare regimen for you and your specific skincare needs.

For further inquiries, please contact Ginnie, our Skincare Specialist, at 973-716-9000 or visit Cosmetic Laser MD on the web to book a consultation.





†http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitamin_A