This coming year is an exciting one with a couple new FDA approvals expected. It’s also going to see several procedures fade away and new approaches with the “gold standards”. Kythera’s ATX-101 will be approved for reducing the double chin fat using only an injection. The procedure will need to be repeated 3-5 times in […]
What the Heck is Going on with Hydroquinones? Are they about to be banned in the US?
Hydroquinones have been the standard of care in the US for over 50 years for treating skin pigmentary problems such as: melasma, chloasma, post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) and sunspots (lentigos). It’s mechanism of action is proposed to be that it competes with tyrosine in its conversion to melanin thereby leading to less pigment production […]
Dr. Steve Weiner: “FINALLY…A Radiofrequency (RF) Skin Tightening Device that Makes Sense. Infini by Lutronic.” Includes an overview of the RF skin tightening industry.
[youtube=http://youtu.be/yoNqal9Y54Y] [youtube=http://youtu.be/8JGuWHG6n8I] [youtube=http://youtu.be/pKKAZC4RqrQ] Dr. Weiner’s White Paper on Infini (more medical terms and more detailed than blog) Dr. Weiner explains why Coagulation is so important in tightening skin Radiofrequency use in medical treatments has over a 70 year history. It has been used for multiple applications but the most exciting innovations recently have been […]
How to improve your melasma
Melasma is skin pigment disorder (hyperpigmentation) which occurs in patches, which is often caused by fluctuations in hormones. It occurs mostly in females, most commonly affects the cheeks, forehead, nose, jawline, and upper lip. When associated with pregnancy it is called Chloasma, “mask of pregnancy”. It is exacerbated by oral contraceptives and exposure to sunlight […]
