Glossary

Affirm is a relatively new non ablative laser therapy to treat aging skin.It is considered a non ablative treatment for numerous skin disorders, especially sun damaged skin.The Affirm laser generates micro light energy pulses which penetrate the lower layers of the skin and stimulate collagen produc ...Continue Reading

Last year the FDA approved yet another Laser treatment for use in cosmetic surgery. The Alma Laser company has developed the Accent Laser which combines light plus radiofrequency waves to treat a variety of skin conditions.The Accent laser is presently being used to treat a wide variety of skin diso ...Continue Reading

By: Dr. John Tang, M.D. of Rejuve in Saratoga, CAHave you ever looked in the mirror and said to yourself, " How am I ever going to get rid of these love handles or that double chin?" A lot of us have wondered and raised our hands in dismay. We try to eat sensibly and exercise 3-4 times per week, but ...Continue Reading

Did you know that the neck begins to show signs of aging quicker than your entire face? Yup, it's a true story and get this, you may not need an entire face lift, and you may only need a neck lift. But if you are having a face lift anyway, a neck lift can complete your rejuvenation process. Whether ...Continue Reading

Liposuction surgery has now become the most popular form of plastic surgery. This procedure is used to improve your figure in either one specific area, or in several areas. In today's world, liposculpture has become both a scientific procedure and an artistic one, incorporating a concern for your we ...Continue Reading

Liposuction is a procedure in which localized deposits of fat are removed to recontour one or more areas of the body. Through a tiny incision, a narrow tube or cannula is inserted and used to vacuum the fat layer that lies deep beneath the skin.Today, liposuction techniques have been refined and the ...Continue Reading

Telangiectasias are simply very fine collection of small blood vessels on the body. These fine blood vessels usually occur in blotches on the face, legs, arms, neck or chest. When these fine vessels get large, they become prominent and appear unsightly.Almost everyone has some degree of telangiectas ...Continue Reading

Once anesthesia is induced. Your chest and breast area will be cleaned with an antibiotic solution and then draped with sterile towels. The type of breast reconstruction will depend on your surgeon. Today there are various muscles flaps used to reconstruct the breast.The flaps used are obtained from ...Continue Reading

Tazarotene (Tazorac) is a prescription topical retinoid sold as a cream or gel. This latest vitamin A derived product has been approved for the treatment of psoriasis and acne. Its effects on the skin have led the cosmetic physicians to also use it to treat sun damaged skin.Tazorac is available as a ...Continue Reading

Tattoo Removal Millions of individuals get permanent tattoos somewhere on their bodies. After the initial excitement, a significant number realize that this type of body imagery is no longer fascinating and want the tattoo either removed or redesigned. Tattoo removal is big business and the art of t ...Continue Reading