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Some non-invasive treatments-are growing in popularity- for good reasons. 'They' can work when done  correctly, don't require much time commitment ('cause who has any?), are not painful-or as painful as invasive procedures, require little if any downtime (i.e. hiding)…and can provide lasting results that'll be noticeable -a bit in the present-and maybe more so in the future, typically 3-6 months from what procedures we have reviewed in the past. PELLEVÉ -a device- that precisely delivers radio-frequency waves that (we are quoting here)  "...induces collagen denaturation and collagen contraction. Protein stimulation causes new collagen formation and production in the dermis which also results in epidermal tightening. Existing bands of collagen tighten in subcutaneous fat, creating a superficial tightening of the epidermis." …   ...is one of our favs…we have reviewed it prior- and what we felt then, still stands ( review ). Now- 15 months later, two...

July 20, 2012 Conrad Hotel, NYC For a few hours, we listened to an expert group of practicing physicians weigh in on various topics related to aesthetic medicine, anti-aging, lipo-facial rejuvenation (fat transfers) and the changing perception of what an aging face, revitalized, should (and should not)- look like...during a morning session of the Aesthetic Plastic Surgry/Anti-Aging Medicine Conference. First for us- was listening to James Carraway, MD - Director, Aesthetic Skin Care Center in Virginia Beach,  VA. His remarks concerned the importance-i.e. dangers and benefits ---of hormone replacement therapies, good nutrition, a healthy lifestyle that includes exercise- and vitamin regimens -in keeping his middle aged patients (51-71) looking years younger-in addition to surgical and non-invasive procedures. Next up was NY based Neil Sadick, MD  of Sadick Dermatology...who gave an informative (and fast talking-there were time limits, after all)---talk on the next gener...

Renaissance Times Sq. Hotel/NYC A panel of leading physicians--- Z. Paul Lorenc , M.D., F.A.C.S., Board Certified Plastic Surgeon,  Cheryl M. Burgess , M.D. Board Certified Dermatologist, and  Christine Hamori, M.D., F.A.C.S . Board Certified Plastic Surgeon- ...presented some very interesting info on key trends and clinical research developments on the latest in anti-aging medicine, non-invasive technologies (meaning not much in terms of down time, if any)- and aesthetic surgery---to a packed room of mostly journalists. The 90 minute meet preceded the annual Aesthertic Plastic Surgry/Anti-Aging Medicine: The Next Generation Conference- that this year- took place in downtown Manhattan. Moderated by Wendy Lewis ...the breakfast started off with Dr. Lorenc discussing how "just the concept of (plastic) surgery' is  "old fashion" and an integrated approach of pre and post op treatments (like Hydrafacials  ) and modalities (nd:YAG laser/ Genesis by C...

A new year, a new you...or just a refresher course... After a lot of time in the sun...we were so not loving those 'freckles' -three on one hand-two on the other-that "magically" appeared on the back of our hands. Even with being sunblock fanatics and wearing hats-our skin probably got more sun ray hits than ever before with all the triathlon training/golfing/hiking we ended packing into the warm weather months. With little time for downtime-of course meaning no time---we opted for what is known as a Cutera Limelight Facial™ that's a "non-invasive" pulsed light treatment- 3 settings available-good for fair to medium skin tones... that fades the brown spots, nixes the telangiectasia (tiny veins) and overall facial redness-via, typically- 1-3 treatments. Our go to gal-Clarissa is a highly skilled practitioner who works with Dr. Z. Paul Lorenc M.D., F.A.C.S . a few days a week. And we feel very strongly-very, very strongly in fact- THAT...even these...

A conversation /presentation- Dr.Z.Paul Lorenc, MD FACS Are facelifts---so old school-like Windows 95? Certainly seems that way to us---AND “…in about ten years…” according to one of our most trusted resources and experienced practitioners for what’s new in the aesthetic anti-aging world…Z. Paul Lorenc, M.D. F.A.C.S. Of course, that happy circumstance applies to those that have healthy habits: non-smoking, sunscreen wearing/sun blocking habits… But there definitely seems to be enough new longer lasting fillers and non-or less invasive laser treatments that stimulate new collagen, even out skin tones, smooth away fine lines and wrinkles, plump up deeper lines, volume loss etc, and tighten up sags…without the wind tunnel look of yesteryears plastic surgery ---to banish scalpels to the bottom drawer. At a recent event held for media types downtown…and a follow-up conversation with Lorenc, MD FACS-we got a bit of insight into what’s new. Longer lasting fillers---are desirable usual...