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Monday, March 14, 2011
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U.S. Commerce Association's Award Honors Dr. Charles E. Crutchfield III, MD
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DermaNetwork.org is proud to congratulate Dr. Charles E. Crutchfield III, MD of Crutchfield Dermatology, after having been selected for the 2011 Best of St. Paul Award in the Skin Treatments category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). Dr. Crutchfield is a medical director for DermaNetwork.org.
In response to this award Dr. Crutchfield said "Crutchfield Dermatology is honored to be the first four-year recipient of this prestigious award that recognizes the best in dermatology and excellence dermatology clinics. Our staff is dedicated to providing the best skin care possible. We specialize in the treatment of acne, psoriasis, eczema, ethnic skin care. We are also recognized as one of the providers of the best treatments for aging skin with cosmetic dermatology excellence in areas that include Selphyl, Botox, Dysport, Restylane, Juvederm, Latisse, CoolSculpting by Zeltiq, and skin laser treatment. Awards like this recognize and reinforce our dedication and mission."
The U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community, and the "Best of Local Business" Award Program was designed to acknowledge outstanding local businesses throughout the country. USCA annually identifies companies and small businesses that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success and service in their local community and industry.
Contact Dr. Crutchfield for more information or to schedule an appointment by clicking here. To learn about top skin care specialists in your area, visit DermaNetwork.org.
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Friday, October 22, 2010
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FDA Approves New Body-Contouring Laser Treatment i-Lipo Ultra
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The FDA has approved a painless, non-invasive laser treatment called i-Lipo Ultra, manufactured by Zone Life, for the reduction of the appearance of cellulite and help slim specific body areas.
i-Lipo Ultra can be used in a variety of body areas that often support stubborn pockets of fat, such as the abdomen, thighs, stomach, buttocks, and chin.
During treatment with i-Lipo Ultra, low-level laser light is directed to targeted areas through four pads placed directly on the skin of the problem area for 10 to 20 minutes. The light is absorbed into individual adipose cells, temporarily opening cell wall pores to release fat. This fatty tissue is then processed by the body's natural lymphatic system, where it's broken down and released when the patient exercises.
Because of this connection to physical activity, a 20- to 30-minute session of cardiovascular-related exercise is recommended after each treatment. 8 to 10 treatments over four weeks are recommended for the best results--less time than is needed for other non-invasive fat removal systems like Zerona.
With any cosmetic fat removal system, establishing a healthy weight, diet, and exercise program are vital to achieving good results. i-Lipo Ultra, as well as other non-invasive fat removal systems like CoolSculpting and Zerona, are designed to target areas of fat that are resistant to diet and exercise in otherwise healthy individuals.
If you think i-Lipo Ultra might be right for you, contact a provider in your area to learn more.
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Friday, October 08, 2010
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Newly FDA-Approved CoolSculpting a Cool Way to Remove Fat
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You have: stubborn fat pockets that resist all your attempts at dieting and exercise. You want: a contoured body, without enduring scars, pain, needles, or time away from your busy life. Meet CoolSculpting, the latest in the world of non-invasive fat removal treatments!
CoolSculpting, which is manufactured by Zeltiq in California, was recently awarded the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) approval for its non-surgical fat-removal process. With this procedure, individuals may freeze away embarrassing pockets of excess fat in a non-invasive manner that is promoted as being pain free.
When one thinks of liposuction, the first thing that likely comes to their mind is the surgical procedure that may require an overnight stay in a hospital and period of downtime. Laser liposuction has been on the market for some time as well, but with CoolSculpting, the fat is metabolized non-invasively unlike the laser options.
The process works by exposing the fat to cold temperatures, which changes the structure of the fat cell without harming the skin or muscle in the region. The cells are reabsorbed by the body, which naturally disposes of them, resulting in a more contoured appearance. While a new larger handheld device is being developed and tested, CoolSculpting may be most effective for smaller areas of body fat.
It is not intended for patients who are obese, but rather those who have pockets of fat that are isolated and do not respond to valiant efforts at diet and exercise. One fairly common example would be love handles, which appear near the waist and may be treated using CoolSculpting. A specialist in your area may be able to offer further information about CoolSculpting and how it may be an effective tool in sculpting away embarrassing fatty pockets.
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Thursday, September 09, 2010
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Zeltiq's CoolSculpting Fat Removal System FDA Approved!
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The Food and Drug Administration has approved the CoolSculpting device from Zeltiq for use in reducing fat on body areas like the abdomen, thighs, and waist.
This completely non-invasive fat removal system eliminates fat cells by chilling them in a way that doesn't injure surrounding tissue. No anesthesia is required. The fat is permanently removed, but patients are cautioned that a healthy diet and exercise plan is required to maintain results.
The initial research on the procedure, called cryolipolysis, was done at the Wellman Center for Photomedicine at Mass. General Hospital by Drs. Dieter Manstein and R. Rox Anderson. The researchers discovered that fat cells are more susceptible to extreme cold, so the fat cells treated would die, while other, healthy tissue remains unaffected.
Products from Zeltiq have been available for around a year, originally FDA approved to cool the skin around surgical sites. Specialists had begun using it in the off-label fat removal purpose, and now that the FDA has approved the treatment for this use, it's popularity is likely to grow. The treatment device is already being promoted under the name “CoolSculpting.”
Look for more information about CoolSculpting from DermaNetwork--coming soon!
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