November 2010 Blog Archive

LATISSE has grown in popularity since it was launched last year, and while the results are undeniable, there are some negative side effects that have worried some potential patients. Now, Obagi Medical Products, Inc. (Nasdaq:OMPI), a leader in topical aesthetic and therapeutic skin health systems, has revealed their eyelash-lengthening answer to LATISSE: Obagi ELASTILash Eyelash Solution, which is hypo-allergenic, dermatologist tested, and best of all, free of the pigment related side effects of LATISSE.

Like LATISSE, ELASTILash users will experience a lengthening and thickening of their own natural lashes after using the product for just a couple of weeks. ELASTILash hasn't shown any evidence of darkening eyelids or changes in iris pigmentation during clinical trials, which is great news for those with light eye and skin color.

Benefits of ELASTILash include:

• No prescription required. You can get ELASTILash from any skin care specialist that carries Obagi products, for between $50 and $60


• No need to change the wand with every application


• Easy to use: just apply the product to the base of the upper eyelash line each evening before you go to bed


• No evidence of eyelid darkening or change in iris pigmentation

To learn more, Contact a Skin Care Expert today!

When you're getting ready to celebrate with friends and relatives who you may not have seen since last holiday season, making sure you look your best is a top priority! But with the holidays fast approaching, you need solutions that are quick, easy and will get you back to the busy holiday season ASAP. Consider these 3 Quick Beauty Fixes for fab results--fast!

1) Zerona Laser Liposuction is a great body-contouring treatment option. The combination of holiday stress and holiday food can leave many of us with a few extra pounds come the end of the year. Zerona is a procedure used for body contouring purposes designed specifically for smaller--but all-too-annoying--pockets of fat. An ideal option if you have a busy lifestyle, Zerona is completely non-invasive, so there's virtually no recovery time.



2) Photofacial/IPL treatments are a great option for fine lines, and can also address issues like a red complexion, sun spots, large pores, acne scars and other skin concerns. These treatments work by delivering high intensity pulses of broadband light to the deeper parts of the skin--so your skin issues are targeted at the source. But the best part is, Photofacial/IPL treatments are non-ablative, meaning the surface of the skin isn't damaged, so you don't have to worry about a long recovery time before holiday preparations and celebrations.

3) BOTOX ®; is a minimally-invasive procedure designed to treat dynamic wrinkles that form as muscles in the face contract when facial expressions like frowning are made. BOTOX ® paralyzes the muscle that causes the wrinkle to form so after just a couple minutes of treatment, you're left with a more youthful, wrinkle-free appearance without the downtime of surgical procedures.

Speak with a specialist in your area for more information about these quick beauty fixes!

Thanksgiving is fast approaching, but if you're more concerned about your 'turkey neck' then the holiday meal, Ultherapy might be a great option for you. Ultherapy is a revolutionary new procedure designed to firm and tighten the skin on the face and neck, and to reduce the appearance of sagging skin as one ages.



Using the same kind of safe ultrasound technology that you'd use for an ultrasound, the Ultherapy firms your skin without the need for dangerous injections or surgical procedures. Ultherapy works to correct problems deep within the skin without causing any damage to the outer layers. Because it's non-invasive, the procedure is typically pain-free and doesn't require any downtime, making it a great choice during the busy holiday season.



As demonstrated on a volunteer on the Dr. Oz show, during an Ultherapy treatment the doctor will use a small handheld device to capture and project ultrasound images of the inner layers of the skin. By looking at these images, the doctor will be able to determine the exact areas that need treatment. Using the same device, a small amount of heat is delivered directly to that area. This heat stimulates new collagen production which creates the firming and tightening effect.



Most patients will be able to see some results right away, with full results visible after two to three months. To learn more about this revolutionary new treatment, contact a provider in your local area today, and start turning back the clock with Ultherapy.

Do you wish you had fuller, thicker lashes? Then you might be a great candidate for LATISSE® the first FDA-approved prescription product developed specifically for the increased growth of upper eyelid lashes. LATISSE® was originally discovered by researchers at Allergan, the company that currently manufactures it while working on a separate eye care product. LATISSE® is a topical medication that is typically applied daily to the base of the upper eyelashes, right where the skin of the eyelid and lashes meet. LATISSE® works by extending the growth cycle of your eyelashes, encouraging them to grow longer and darker over time. If you apply LATISSE® daily, you should start to see results after a month or two, with full results visible about four months of treatment.



Continued use of LATISSE®  will maintain your results, but if you decide to stop using LATISSE®  your eyelashes will look like they did before you started the treatment.



Talk to your skin care specialist to learn more about LATISSE® , and find out if this unique treatment option is right for you!

With the multitude of skin products out there, it can be overwhelming to try and find the best solution for your cosmetic concerns. Over the next few weeks look for the DermaNetwork Blog's 'Treatment Spotlight' segment, where treatments ranging from the brand new to tried-and-true are featured and explained.



Intense Pulse Light Therapy, also known as FotoFacial, Photofacial, or IPL, is a non-ablative skin rejuvenation technique that is delivered through a series of applications of intense pulsed light. 'Non ablative' means that the treatment doesn't damage the outer layers of skin, so you can return to work or other daily activities right after treatment. The light pulses are directed to the deeper layers of the skin, targeting skin concerns at the source.



Intense pulse light therapy is a good option for many patients because of the variety of skin problems it can address. There are a number of different types of IPL treatments available that are designed to target different structures in the skin--and different skin concerns. The PhotoDerm VL targets vascular lesions like spider veins and vascular birthmarks. The PhotoDerm PL targets pigmented lesions such as melasma and age spots. The PhotoDerm HR and Epilight target hair. The thermal effects of IPL also encourage collagen production, leading to improvement in wrinkles. Talk to your skin care specialist to learn which of these options, or combination of them, is best for your individual needs.



The FotoFacial/IPL procedure typically takes approximately 20-30 minutes as an outpatient procedure with little to no recovery time, making IPL a great option for people with a busy lifestyle. Keep in mind that multiple treatment options may be needed to achieve the best possible results.



To learn more about IPL or other skin rejuvenative procedures, visit DermaNetwork.org.

With the multitude of skin products out there, it can be overwhelming to try and find the best solution for your cosmetic concerns. Over the next few weeks look for the DermaNetwork Blog's 'Treatment Spotlight' segment, where treatments ranging from the brand new to tried-and-true are featured and explained.



First up, meet Thermage, a great alternative to a facelift for those who are looking for natural-looking, progressive results and a treatment process that fits easily into a busy lifestyle.



Thermage is a non-surgical skin tightening procedure that effectively addresses the signs of aging in the face.  Thermage is used to smooth out wrinkles, tighten the skin, and redefine facial contours using heat technology--without any going 'under the knife.'  During the Thermage procedure, heat is applied to the area being treated using radio frequency energy, delivered via a specially designed device.  During the healing process, collagen rebuilds itself and tightens the skin over time--leaving you with skin that's firm, supple, and has a healthy glow. You results will be progressive, meaning that an initial subtle improvement will be visible right away, and improve over time as the collagen beneath the skin's surface continues to tighten.



Many people choose Thermage because unlike other skin rejuventation procedures, with Thermage you can see immediate results.  Patients also love that it is a virtually painless, non-invasive procedure that requires little-to-no recovery time. 



Areas that Thermage works best on include:

•    Fine line and wrinkles on the face

•    Jowls

•    Sagging skin on the neck

•    Sagging skin in the brow area



If you're interested in learning more about Thermage or other age-defying skin treatments, talk to a skin care specialist today.

A new dermal filler that US dermatologists are eagerly awaiting to hit the market is Prevelle Lift. Prevelle Lift is a sister-product to Prevelle Silk, which the FDA approved 2008 to treat moderate to severe facial folds and wrinkles. The new Prevelle Lift is designed to target the deeper lines and wrinkles, rejuvenating faces even with more pronounced signs of aging. Prevelle Lift is a hyaluronic acid based product that has already been used with great results in Canada, and it's arrival and approval for use in the US is greatly anticipated among skin care experts.



Prevelle Lift is categorized by it's high viscosity and high G Prime levels, qualities that make it a possible competitor for the popular dermal filler currently available, Radiesse. These types of dermal fillers are designed to treat deeper facial creases like the nasolabial folds, and for lifting--hence the name, Prevelle Lift--the middle face and jaw line.



Look for more information about Prevelle Lift in the coming months. Meanwhile, check out Dermanetwork's Dermal Fillers Information page to learn more about these age-defying treatments.