This Month's Featured Procedures:

Zerona was the most researched procedure on American Health and Beauty for the months of August & September, 2009 because of its lure to lose patients inches with no downtime, no pain, no injections and no incisions. Zerona is a truly non-invasive procedure for body contouring. Be advised that this is a reasonably new procedure and that results are varied from patient to patient. Be sure to discuss your expectations with your physician.

Body Sculpting & Body Contouring

SmartLipo began the revolution and is probably the "gold standard" of Laser Lipolysis devices on the market

Laser Lipolysis, also known as Laser-Assisted Lipolysis removes unwanted body fat using a laser for spot fat reduction. Laser Lipolysis is an in-office procedure that requires less downtime than traditional liposuction techniques and utilizes smaller instruments and specialized technology to zap fat cells for contouring areas of the body including the abdomen, love handles, backs, thighs, hips, knees, arms, neck, and chin.

Popular Laser Lipolysis Devices include: SmartLipo, CoolLipo, ProLipo, SlimLipo, SmoothLipo, LipoLite and Lipotherme

VASER is one of the hottest procedures on the market right now and VASER has an amazing 95% approval rating from US physicians who were polled. VASER uses ultrasound technology which is tissue-selective and targets unwanted fat but preserves surrounding tissues such as nerves, blood vessels and connective tissue allowing for smooth contours and rapid healing.

Fractional Skin Resurfacing

Fraxel® SR was the pioneer in pixel laser skin resurfacing. With three levels of treatment - re:fine, re:store, and re:pair. Fractional Resurfacing can be used to reduce redness, acne scarring, uneven skin tone, melasma, sun damage, and stretch marks with minimal downtime and outstanding results.

Popular Fractional Resurfacing Lasers include: Fraxel, ActiveFX, DOT Therapy, Palomar Fractional Lux1540 & Lux2940, Alma Pixel Laser, Cynosure's Affirm, Sciton's ProFractional, Syneron Matrix Fractional, EXELO2 CO2 Fractional and MiXto CO2 Fractional Resurfacing.

Skin Tightening

Thermage began a revolution with its innovative, FDA approved treatment that tightens and contours for a naturally younger looking appearance with no surgery, injections, and little to no downtime. Skin Tightening typically involves RF energy and/or light based energy sources and typically benefit a patient after a single treatment with results that can last for years. Skin Tightening can reduce the appearance of aging skin through a non-surgical method of applying radiofrequency energy or light based energy to the skin. Find out if you are an ideal candidate from a provider in your area.

Popular Skin Tightening devices include: Thermage, ReFirme, Alma Accent Laser and Titan

Mesotherapy & Lipodissolve

Mesotherapy is an alternative to plastic surgery for dramatically reducing cellulite and reshaping those infamous problem areas. While the treatment has been practiced widely in Europe for years, Mesotherapy is now available in the United States.

Lipodissolve is a non-surgical treatment in which phosphatidylcholine deoxycholate (PCDC) is administered through a series of micro-injections to permanently dissolve localized fat deposits.

Medical Weight Loss

Medical Weight Loss Under the supervision of a physician, a medical weight loss program can provide the discipline and tools necessary for permanent weight loss.

Liposuction

Liposuction is the only proven method to produce permanent spot reduction and contour improvement in areas affected by excess fatty deposits. Over time we gain weight in places we never expected. Even if you eat healthy and work out, there may be areas that just do not improve. Advances in technology and education have produced amazing results for all types of patients.

Aesthetic & Cosmetic Dentistry

Invisalign invisible braces are the twenty-first century replacement for traditional metal braces. Equally effective for both children and adults, Invisalign is a specialty dental device only available through a certified Invisalign dentist.

Porcelain Veneers are gaining in popularity as television shows such as Extreme Makeover constantly feature the technology. Veneers can completely transform your smile into a beautiful new light, and last for decades with proper care. Some cosmetic dentists feature Da Vinci Veneers or Lumineers.

Breast Augmentation

Breast Augmentation You can have the sexy, curvaceous figure you've been dreaming about. Breast augmentation surgery is a fantastic way to improve the proportions of your figure and boost your self-confidence.

Tummy Tuck - Abdominoplasty

Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) When it comes to your stomach, do you desire the appearance you had before your children were born or before you lost all that weight? You can have that flat tummy back!

Featherlift - Threadlift

Featherlift (Non-surgical facelift using Aptos Threads) is an innovative new non-surgical cosmetic procedure that gives lift to the face with tiny monofilament threads. The effects of the treatment continue to improve over several months as the collagen in the skin collects around the newly placed Russian threads.

ThreadLift is a revolutionary, non-surgical, non-invasive facelift procedure that uses fine surgical threads to lift the droopy areas of the brow, cheeks, jowls and neck.

Local Beauty News Headlines From Our Affiliates

• Water-Lipo The Wave of the Future - Body-Jet water assisted liposuction now available in the Philadelphia area.
• Breast Augmentation Tops List of Most-Desired Cosmetic Surgery Procedures - Breast augmentation remains a sought-after procedure despite a tough economy. Dr. Scott Green, a board-certified plastic surgeon near Folsom, explains this procedure's recession-resistant attraction.
• Hormone Replacement Therapy - The Cost - Dr. Khalid Mahmud discusses the costs of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy and his book "Keeping aBreast: Ways to PREVENT Breast Cancer."
• Facial Liposuction a Cost-Effective Alternative to Face Lift - Patients don't have to wait for the economy to get better in order to look their best. The New York Group for Plastic Surgery explains why procedures like facial liposuction are getting attention - and results - as cost-effective alternatives to the more time-intensive traditional face lift.
• What Is Blepharoplasty and How Is It Performed? - Dr. Sanjiv R. Kumar M.D of Sonterra Laser Med Spa describes the importance and technique behind blepharoplasty.
• Plastic Surgeon Treating More Post-Weight-Loss Patients - Vancouver and Olympia area plastic surgeon Dr. Christopher Chung highlights a growing trend toward post-bariatric plastic surgery, and explains why liposuction and Portland area body lift can be so crucial to refine body shape after massive weight loss.
• Eight "$1,000.00 Permanent Cosmetic Technology Scholarships" for August or October 2009 at Lasting Effects Tm Institute in Maryland - Lasting Effects Permanent Cosmetic Institute is pleased to announce a unique opportunity for people wishing to learn how to apply professional level permanent cosmetics. Eight $1,000.00 "Economic Opportunity Scholarships" are available for the for the fall or winter 2009 classes at the state approved career school, Lasting Effects TM Permanent Cosmetic Institute. For details on the course, applications and on how to apply call 410-252-3994 or go to the website at www.PermanentCosmeticTraining.com.
• ZERONA™ Non-surgical, Non-invasive Fat Reduction Procedure to Launch in Northern Virginia at AVIE! MedSpa & Laser Center - Kim Marinetto, RN, Master Aesthetician and Medspa Visionary announced today that AVIE! Medspa and Laser Center in Leesburg, Virginia to launch ZERONA™, the safe, effective and painless way to remove fat and contour the body without invasive surgery.
• South Florida OB/GYN Launches The Center for Cosmetic Gynecology - Dr. Mark Scheinberg, M.D., is announcing the recent launch of The Center for Cosmetic Laser Gynecology.
• Well-Known Chicago Medical Spa Offers Latest Anti-Aging Procedure with Proven Results - New to the anti-aging industry and medical clinics in the U.S., is Dysport, an injectable that improves and smooth away fine lines and wrinkles. Dysport will be added to the NuU menu of services late-August 2009.
• JannaÈ Beauty Institute Was the First in Southern California to Offer Non-Surgical Liposuction - Non-Surgical Liposuction has been gaining increasing popularity, prompting JannaÈ Beauty Institute of southern California to add Zerona to their treatment roster.
• Maryland Plastic Surgeon Now Offers Sciton Laser Treatments - Dr. Michael Chiramonte, a Maryland plastic surgeon serving the greater Washington, DC area, offers a new skin care option in the Sciton laser, which can be used for skin resurfacing, ProFractional treatments, and skin tightening.
• Hormone Replacement Therapy - The Importance of Bio-Identicals - Dr. Khalid Mahmud talks about the importance of using bio-identical hormones and the proper delivery.
• Look Great this Summer, Phoenix! BOTOX and Juvederm Offered at Beauty Open House with Dr. Heidi Regenass, June 25th - Dr. Heidi Regenass, Phoenix plastic surgeon (http://www.drheidi.com), offers men and women a more youthful look for summer with BOTOX Cosmetic and the facial filler, Juvederm and at a great price.
• True MD Adds New Fractional Laser to Battery of Anti-Aging Treatments - Fractional laser treatments, the latest in laser skin resurfacing, are now available at True MD.
• Hormone Replacement Therapy has Beauty Benefits - Dr. Khalid Mahmud discusses hormone replacement therapy and its aesthetic benefits.
• Janssen Becomes First in Wisconsin Elected to the Rhinoplasty Society - Dr. David Janssen, board-certified plastic surgeon with Fox Valley Plastic Surgery, has been elected to Associate Membership status in the Rhinoplasty Society by a vote by the physician members during their annual meeting held on May 2, 2009.
• Sacramento Plastic Surgeon Embraces Innovative Technologies - A recent study from a leading organization of plastic surgeons indicates a 162 percent increase in cosmetic surgery since 1997. One Sacramento plastic surgeon is using his experience and skills combined with new technologies to treat patients who want to improve their appearance without anyone knowing they’ve “had work done.”
• Breast Augmentation Patients in Fresno Opting for Larger Implants - In spite of an international trend toward smaller-size, lower-profile implants, many Fresno cosmetic surgery patients are opting for larger-volume breast augmentation. Fresno cosmetic surgeon and breast augmentation specialist Dr. Robert Yoho explains why.
• Board Certified Dermatologist, Susan Van Dyke, M.D., Launches Cosmetic Dermatology Blog SkinEnvyMD.com - 2009-06-04 19:04:12/pr-inside.com - New blog offers Valley residents the latest information on skincare advances and advice from Van Dyke Laser & Skin physician and practice owner.
• Dr. Roger Bassin to Appear on FOX News Live - This Tuesday, June 2, Dr. Roger Bassin will be appearing on FOX News Live to discuss Latisse.
• Iatria Spa And Health Center Among First In Region To Offer New Skin Rejuvenation Treatment - Local Spa Selected To Provide Fraxel re:pair Laser Treatment
• Dr. Kovak Brings Laser Liposuction to the Chicago Area! - Dr. Stanley Kovak is pleased to introduce the fastest growing cosmetic surgery procedure on the market today to Chicagoland - Laser Liposuction! Also known as SmartLipo, the FDA approved Aspire Laser Liposuction procedure by Palomar is the newest and most effective procedure to melt away fat and tighten skin with almost immediate results. The Laser Liposuction technique uses a laser to quickly dissolve the fat while simultaneously tightening the surrounding skin almost anywhere on the body - from thighs to chins.
• Anti-Aging & Beauty Expo at ReNew Med-Spa on May 30, 2009 - The Anti-Aging & Beauty Expo will be attracting over 500 people from the surrounding area. This event will be offering previews of the latest revolutionary technology as well as focusing on non-surgical cosmetic rejuvenation procedures. The Expo will include live cosmetic demonstrations for Botox® Cosmetic, Juvéderm, Radiesse, and Micropeels from Dr. Cynthia Salter-Lewis & Dr. Randall Lewis. The expo will also feature State-of-the-Art lasers including Smartlipo Laser Body Sculpting and Elite Cynosure Laser Hair Removal.
• New Lipo Option for Dallas -- Vibration Assisted Liposuction (VAL) - Vibration Assisted Liposuction (VAL) is the newest liposuction technique to enter this fast paced aesthetic market

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