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 in […]
What’s The Difference Between Infini, Profound, and Older RF Devices?
The concept of applying radiofrequency energy into the skin has changed in the past few years. The “older” methods use a process called “bulk heating” to apply the energy to the surface of the skin which will diffuse to the deeper layers of the dermis. The deficiencies of this method are: The heating is not precise, […]
Comparing Infini to Ulthera and Why Infini’s Technology is Superior for Laxity, Wrinkles, and Acne Scars
When it comes to skin tightening and wrinkles, there has been an increasing trend for the consumers to choose the less invasive approaches and opting out of surgery. Although results aren’t as dramatic, nonsurgical treatments offer less downtime, less risk, and less cost. These treatments are great for the people who are not quite surgical candidates because […]
Fractional Coagulation is in, Bulk Heating is out for Radiofrequency (RF) Skin Tightening
Ever since Rox Anderson suggested that treating a portion (fraction) of skin while leaving untreated healthy tissue behind as the basis for the Fraxel Skin resurfacing laser over 10 years ago, patients have been having less downtime, less risk, and less discomfort with their laser procedures. Healing is dramatically improved because the adjacent nontreated dermis […]
Ulthera (Ultherapy) Questions Answered by Steven Weiner, MD, Facial Plastic Surgeon
[youtube=http://youtu.be/LBOBvodjTsA] Q: Is it okay to use hand held tightening devices for the face after ultherapy? A: Hand held tightening devices can be used after Ulthera, but waste of time and money Hand held devices for skin tightening do very little. You are better off to save the money for skin care products, dermal fillers, […]
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 […]
What are realistic expectations for noninvasive cosmetic procedures?
As the number of physicians providing noninvasive cosmetic services increases, there is a tendency for many to make unsubstantiated claims as to what outcomes can be expected. This ultimately can lead to unhappy patients and certain procedures can be tarnished in reviews or in the press for not living up to what was promised. Patients […]
The Combination of Sculptra and Ulthera is better than a Facelift and here’s why!
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3zfQPHwhWc] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBOBvodjTsA] Dr. Weiner answers questions about Ulthera Dr. Weiner answers questions about Sculptra Let me first explain that I’m a Facial Plastic Surgeon, trained at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. I “laid down my scalpel” in 2005 and since then, have devoted my practice solely to noninvasive and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures. The public […]
What the consumer needs to know about Aesthetic Services!
It seems like almost everyone is offering Botox, Juvederm, Restylane, and lasers. From the Dentist, Family Practice doc, Chiropractor, to the ER doc. Although there is nothing illegal about this, often times their message is deceptive, against regulations, or not completely forthright. In addition, many take short cuts on their costs, which can ultimately affect […]
Ultherapy – Non Invasive skin tightening with no rivals
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBOBvodjTsA] Dr. Weiner answers questions about Ulthera Ulthera (or Ultherapy) was introduced in 2010 in the US. It uses ultrasound (high frequency) to cause an extremely predictable controlled injury at a certain depth (1.5, 3, 4.5mm depending on the hand piece) and a certain tissue volume. On the face, the level treated corresponds to the tissue called […]
