The wavelength used for laser liposuction is variable. Just as certain lasers are better for tattoo removal based on the color of the laser light and the duration or length of the pulse, the same is true for laser liposuction. There are no reliable head to head comparisons of the new technology available in the medical journals comparing the 980 nm wavelength of Lasertight and SlimLipo to the 1064 wave length of SmartLipo. CoolLipo laser lipolysis uses the 1320 wavelength and the ProLipo uses the 1319 wavelength. In fact, there is no proof that these devises are better than traditional liposuction and may have the disadvantage of causing damage to blood vessels, and have the potential for damaging the skin if not used correctly. In the end, it will most likely turn out that most important is the skill of the individual physician. Anyone with the money can purchase a laser and use it for marketing but the ability of physicians varies widely and is crucial for your desired outcome.
Archive for February, 2009
LaserTight vs Smart Lipo
Saturday, February 28th, 2009Tissue transplant for vitiligo
Thursday, February 26th, 2009Certain areas with vitiligo such as the hands respond slowly to topical treatments and laser. In a recent study 65% percent repigmentation of the treated areas was seen after the researchers took skin from an area with pigment Noncultured MKT and transplanted to vitiligo areas. Called Noncultured MKT, pigmentation can be performed on all areas even sensitive areas such as the eyelids, genitals, fingers and toes.
Diode Laser Tx Clears Dermatosis Papulosis Nigra
Tuesday, February 24th, 200998% cleared or improved. A 532-nm diode laser was highly effective at clearing extensive at clearing extensive dermatosis papulosis nigra lesions while avoiding the pigmentary complications that are the bane of conventional treatment for this disorder of darker skin, according to the results of a study involving 40 patients with total of 1,312 lesions. This laser also clears Seborrheic Keratoses.
New Topical Psoriasis treatment: effective and tolerable
Sunday, February 22nd, 2009U.S. Food and Drug Administration, recently approved Vectical Ointment a unique vitamin D product for the treatment of mild-to-moderate plaque psoriasis in adults. Psoriasis is a chronic skin disorder that affects 2 to 3 % of the U.S. population. As there is no cure, topical products that are safe for extended use must fit within overall, long-term treatment regimens. Vectical Ointment is an effective tool that has been proven safe and well- tolerated throughout 52 weeks of continuous use in treating mild-to-moderate disease. Vectical is well-tolerated even when used on sensitive skin fold areas. Vectical(TM) Ointment will be available by prescription in pharmacies in the first quarter of 2009.
Psoriasis in Armpit amenable to Vectical
Tattoos: You think it, they ink it.
Sunday, February 8th, 2009The number of people who get tattoos without proper preparation is surprising. Anecdotal evidence suggests the misuse of language in tattoo art is much more frequent than people might suspect. A BBC report tells of a British girl who chose to get her boyfriend’s name written on her stomach, and opted for Chinese characters. After the couple broke up, she discovered that her midriff was proclaiming love not for her ex-boyfriend, but for “supermarket.” Many tattoos have mistakes in language are unfixable, especially if they are not done in Latin lettering. It is advisable not to use symbols that printed off the Internet. Ask someone who speaks the language fluently for a correct translation. Whatever the reason is for wanting a tattoo, a little bit of research is an easy way to avoid an error etched onto your body. We are able to remove tattoos with the Ruby, Alexandrite, or Yag laser but it is time consuming and more expensive than the cost of the tattoo in the first place.
Confucius: "The gentleman wishes to be slow to speak but quick to act."
Laser Treatment May Reverse Sun-Damaged Skin
Friday, February 6th, 2009Many with light complexions have skin damaged by the sun such as wrinkles and brown spots. There are many proven options including topical creams, chemical peels and laser. Now a new procedure has been developed—which uses a combination of topical solution (made by DUSA Pharmaceuticals Inc.) and laser treatment—that stimulates collagen production and can help rejuvenate skin that has been overexposed to sunlight.
A team of U.S. researchers has confirmed that the value of a procedure that is already being performed by some physicians to improve the appearance of skin with wrinkles, sun spots, and fine lines, and helps explain how the treatment works. The researchers from the University of Michigan, where Dr Milgraum trained, tested photodynamic therapy, which combines a clear solution called Levulan (dabbed onto the skin to increase its sensitivity to light) and pulsed dye laser treatment, which uses brief flashes of a single wavelength light.
The researchers found that the therapy did increase the production of collagen and promoted the thickening of the top layer of skin. In fact, the collagen production was twice as great with Levulan with the laser treatment compared to just the laser treatment alone.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administrations approved Levulan in 1999 to help with the treatment of precancerous skin lesions either on the face or scalp called actinic keratoses.
Call 1-800-LASER-18 for information on this treatment
‘Injectible tan’ leads to rapidly changing moles
Wednesday, February 4th, 2009
"A bitter pill to swallow?"
Melanotan, an unlicensed drug that works by increasing the levels of melanin in a person’s body after injection, has been linked to rapidly changing moles or nevi. The United Kingdom’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has warned consumers to avoid the product because it has not been tested for safety, quality or effectiveness and its side effects are unknown. A changing mole can become a Melanoma, a life threatening skin cancer, though the link between Melatonin and melanoma is only implied by this report, not proven.
Top 10 foods for great skin
Sunday, February 1st, 2009If you really are what you eat, what should you eat to retain youthful skin?
Popeye also needs to stop smoking for skin health!
1 Wild salmon. Loaded with omega-3 fatty acids that keep skin flexible, wild salmon is a rich source of astaxathin, an antioxidant 100 times more potent than vitamin E. It also contains dimethylaminoethanol (DMAE), a neurotransmitter precursor often used in topical preparations for its skin-toning effects.
2 Low-fat yogurt. Rich in protein, bacteria and vitamins, one cup of plain, low-fat yogurt has 450 mg of calcium to build strong bones, teeth and hair.
3 Oysters. Think of oysters as beauty on the half shell. They are an excellent source of zinc, which is key for skin renewal and the production of collagen. Other good food sources include beans, nuts, whole grains, fortified breakfast cereals, and dairy products
4 Blueberries. Ranked the No. 1 antioxidant out of 40 common plants, blueberries have five different anthocyanins and vitamin C, which increases antioxidant protection to skin, neurons and blood vessels.
5 Kiwifruit. “Vitamin C in kiwifruit is integral for colla-gen production and maintenance of healthy skin, and research has suggested that high vitamin C intake is associated with fewer wrinkles,” says Drayer.
6 Sweet potatoes. Considered the most nutritious vegetable by the Center for Science in the Public Interest due to its proteins, complex carbohydrates and vitamins, the humble orange spud also has beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant that protects against age-related wrinkles.
7 Spinach. Popeye knew his stuff: Spinach not only has anti-aging and anti-inflammatory alpha-lipoic acid, it’s a great source of lutein and zeaxanthin, which are key to eye health.
8 Tomatoes. Cooked with a bit of olive oil, tomatoes are an excellent source of lycopene, “thought to have the highest antioxidant activity of all the carotenoids,” says Drayer.
9 Walnuts. Alpha-linolenic, an essential omega-3 fatty acid found in walnuts, keeps skin smooth and combats inflammatory skin diseases.
10 Dark chocolate. High in antioxidants like epicatechin and gallic acid, dark chocolate increases the flow of blood to skin, reduces roughness and protects against sun damage.