Earlier this year, the FDA approved Dysport which is a new alternative to Botox. Botox and Dysport are both injectable botulinum toxins designed to temporarily treat moderate to severe lines, winkles, and furrows between the brows. The toxins are injected at the neuromuscular level to inhibit the contractions of the muscles in that area reducing/eliminating wrinkles and lines.
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Archive for July, 2009
The Botox Alternative ~ Dysport
posted on Tuesday, July 21st, 2009
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Latest in Laser Techniques
posted on Friday, July 17th, 2009
The following was posted on the Sasee Lifestyle Magazine website in July 2009:
Q: Dr. Guanciale, there seems to be so many plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery techniques emerging today. What are your recommendations to Sasee readers on the ones that are the least invasive with the best results?
A: If a patient is looking for the [...]
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Skin Cancer ~ Simple Detection Can Save Your Life
posted on Monday, July 13th, 2009
Three types of skin cancer that you can easily spot:
1. If you have a new, changing, asymmetric mole, then get it checked out! It could be a malignant melanoma. These moles should be removed by a surgeon. If the margins are not cleared, malignant melanoma may return to the same location.
2. If you have an [...]
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Every day beauty … Enhanced … with Juvederm facial fillers
posted on Saturday, July 11th, 2009
Ever wonder how a facial filler such as Juvederm could enhance your beauty? Here is an easy way to find out … http://www.yourjourneytobeauty.com/JuvedermTV.htm
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Laser Resurfacing vs. Chemical Peels? Which is the right for you?
posted on Saturday, July 4th, 2009
Laser resurfacing and chemical peels both offer similiar results: regenerate and refresh the skin through resurfacing resulting in diminishing pores, hyperpigmentation, fine lines, wrinkles, and acne scars. However, each work in a different fashion.
Laser resurfacing is a controlled penetration depth with the ability to enhance the result by increasing the number of laser passes in a desired area. Chemical [...]
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Minimal changes to your eyes … Maximum changes to your appearance!
posted on Friday, July 3rd, 2009
Your eyes will age in varying ways creating your look to change. Maybe your eyelashes have thinned or your eyelids have drooped. Quite possibly, dark circles and crows feet have taken up residence aging your eyes. Often, hallows and bags will co-exist under your eyes as you age. From fine lines and wrinkles to heavy bags [...]
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Does White Wine Stain Your Teeth?
posted on Friday, July 3rd, 2009
Most people assume that only red wine will stain your teeth. This is not true! Can white wine stain your smile? YES!
A 2009 NYU study determined that white wine can make your teeth prone to staining. In the study, they soaked 6 pig teeth in white wine for one hour then soaked them in black [...]
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Garbage in … Garbage out!
posted on Wednesday, July 1st, 2009
There truly is a connection between your health, the health of your skin, and your diet. If you eat “garbage”, it will negatively reflect in you health and the health of your skin. Basic rule of thumb, the deeper the color of the fruit and/or vegetable, the healthier the food.
Diet alone can help fight the [...]