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Dermapen Skin Resurfacing
Published on 2012-02-11 11:59:38
Dermapen is the latest addition to cosmetic skin treatment at Celebrity Laser Spa. This is an FDA-approved device that uses needles to improve scars, wrinkles, large pores and acne pits. Rather than using a laser, such as a Fraxel, Dermapen uses an array of micro-needles to pierce the upper layers of the epidermis and dermis [...]
Newest Scar Treatment with Biocorneum
Published on 2012-02-09 23:41:33
One of the new additions to the skin treatments available at Celebrity Laser Spa is Biocorneum. Silicone sheets have been well-known to help flatten and improve raised and hypertrophic scars as well as to help prevent the formation of such scars. The downside of silicone sheets is that they are cumbersome to put on, are [...]
Fat Cryopreservation
Published on 2012-01-26 22:29:50
The past decade has brought discoveries of progenitor stem cells in fat. Prior to this, the main source of adult progenitor stem cells had been bone marrow. Since liposuction produces copious amounts of fat which is usually discarded (unless it is used during the same procedure for fat grafting), it would be a great potential [...]
News from American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Annual Meeting
Published on 2012-01-21 00:20:26
From Dr. Kaplan: I have been attending the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery annual meeting in Las Vegas this week. The scientific assembly presents new developments in the field of cosmetic surgery and medicine and is highly educational. Here are some examples of new procedures which will be developed at Celebrity Laser Spa based on [...]
The Artistry of Juvederm Lip Injection
Published on 2012-01-12 11:24:45
As lip plumping with Juvederm and Restylane has become fairly common, the public’s awareness of it and the reports of “overdone lips” have also increased. I know of too many celebrities sporting “duck lips” to argue with this. As a critical physician, however, I ask the question, “what is the denominator?” For all those cases [...]
Melasma Results with Nd:YAG Laser Rejuvenation
Published on 2012-01-10 23:53:40
The Q-switched Nd:YAG laser is used at Celebrity Laser Spa for several purposes: laser tattoo removal, melasma and laser skin rejuvenation. The most well known of these is the first and much discussion has been dedicated to it. Melasma and rejuvenation are two lesser known uses of this laser. It is not known exactly how [...]
Vitamin B12 Injections
Published on 2012-01-03 19:01:23
Vitamin B12 is an important nutrient required to prevent anemia and maintain normal cellular functioning in all the cells of the body. Also known as cobalamin, this vitamin is essential for neurologic metabolism and for the breakdown of fatty acids in the body. Although vitamin B12 deficiency is uncommon, some patients experience a definite improvement [...]
New Year’s Resolution – Losing Inches
Published on 2012-01-01 03:47:28
The New Year is a time for many of us to look ourselves in the eye (or in the mirror) and decide on things we want to improve. Losing weight and slimming down are common New Year’s resolutions. Diet and exercise are of course the most important aspect of achieving a preferred weight and an [...]
Vladimir Putin’s Botox
Published on 2011-12-28 13:10:32
According to a recent article in the British newspaper, The Guardian, the premier of Russia is widely suspected of using Botox to look young. This has never been confirmed publicly, however, the Russian leader has lately looked younger and with fewer wrinkles during televised appearances. He also had a small facial bruise that suggested the [...]
Combination Treatment for Facial Rejuvenation
Published on 2011-12-28 09:27:57
With the addition of the pulsed dye laser and hyfrecator, Celebrity Laser Spa now has the most complete tool set for facial rejuvenation. The pulsed dye laser is the treatment of choice for rosacea, broken capillaries and red lesions. The hyfrecator is capable of zapping individual facial spider veins but also can remove warts, skin [...]