Men and women alike experience the break down of collagen and elastin fibers in the skin causing facial lines and wrinkles. After many years of laughing, squinting, frowning and smoking the skin around the eyes, mouth and forehead will begin to develop expression lines. These lines can make you look older, tired and stressed. Up until recently these lines have been very hard to treat effectively.
Category: Injectables
About Restylane Treatment
For smoothing wrinkles, sculpting lips, and improving other facial features, Restylane injections are a growing favorite in the Chicago Area.
Approved by the FDA in December 2003, Restylane can produce positive results on facial wrinkles, particularly around the mouth and nose. Another benefit is the long-lasting results, as the effects of Restylane treatments can last six months or…
Radiesse Injectable Gel
Radiesse is a natural dermal filler composed of calcium hydroxylapatite (a natural mineral compound) that is combined with glycerine and cellulose to produce a soft and pliable gel-like material. Radiesse has been used in the body for multiple applications including cheek and chin implants and most recently for correcting deep wrinkles. Radiesse can be injected into the dermis of the skin to…
Juvederm XC
Take a look at the Juvederm XC ad, which I found in theNew Yorker Magazine, which (coincidentally) includes an article about treatment of wrinkles (“Face It: The Truth About Wrinkles”). The article does not mention Juvederm and hardly has anything at all to say about injection of gels into the skin. Do you think this ad is “fair and balanced”; ie, presents risk information that is “comparable in…
Botox Blog Part III: The Reality, and The FDA Review
- We rewind back to 2008. It’s hard to believe that only two years . This is the second of a 3-part series by Dr. Hema Sundaram. She has worked diligently to dispel the rumors associated with the use and application of Botox Injections. People of Chicago and Chicagoland deserve to have the proper information concerning Botox and other Injectable Skin Treatments. More postings lik…
Botox Can Reduce Hand Tremors
Millions of people suffer from the common but mysterious ailment known as “essential tremor” — the uncontrollable shaking of the hands, head or other body parts that occurs during voluntary movement. Here, one reader asks whether Botox is a good option for somebody with shaking in the hand.
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I have essential tremor, primarily in my right hand, which makes writing either impossible or at…
Jennifer Hudson Weight Loss Before and After Photos
“American Idol” finalist and Oscar winning actress, Jennifer Hudson, has become the new face for Weight Watchers and she looks pretty amazing! Well done Jennifer for your determination, hard work and discipline. You look absolutely beautiful.
Hudson credits Weight Watchers and her baby son, David Daniel Otunga, Jr., for taking her in a new healthy direction. Hudson tracks her progress using…
Jane Fonda Plastic Surgery Before and After Photos
Jane Fonda recently had plastic surgery on her eyes and jawline and was very open about it on her blog. See Jane Fonda before and after pictures.
On her official website this week Jane, 72, wrote:
“Bob Evans complimented me on my new, short haircut and I said, “Thanks. I just had some ‘work’ done on my chin and neck and had the bags taken away from under my eyes so I…
Laser Liposuction Doctor Uses Zerona Laser Scanner to Successfully Remove Fat
Thomas E. Young, M.D.
Laser liposuction and SmartLipo expert, Dr. Thomas E. Young of Young Medical Spa, has had successful results using Zerona to remove fat.
The Zerona Erchonia Laser Scanner uses five low level lasers to painlessly liquefy the fat cells in the abdomen and thighs without making a single incision.
“It will pass through the skin and hit the fat cell…it makes t…
Fillers Help Reduce The Signs of Aging
Many women are sensitive to the first signs of aging appearing in the hands. An easy way of diminishing this phenomenon is to have a filler injected Fillers are natural substances found in the body that help contribute to the very smallest structural elements that hold up tissues in the body. A filler can be quickly injected on the back of the hand and can last up to one year, filling u…