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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...

260 East 66th Street/NYC Some anti-aging treatments are more effective than over the counter goodies that can take time to get any eye worthy results -as the more high tech options immediately improve the overall look of the dermis via tightening skin perceptively/reducing the appearance of wrinkles---and work even more, over time. PLUS VERY importantly , are now relatively pain-free with no downtime. There are a bunch of non-ablative lasers out on the market (meaning they don't disturb your visible skin except maybe some redness and minor, minor swelling,  if at all)  ---actually a dizzying array---which, is just another reason to get any kind of laser work done under the rooftops of a Board Certified MD...because after all, they are lasers ...and its hard to sort through them all---and select the most effective one possible---for you...not the treatment that solely pays the overhead or comes courtesy of a persuasive salesperson. We are fans of Pellevé (by El...

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...