Get a handle on cellulite with this comprehensive guide to the pesky, common condition. The time is nigh to unpack swimsuits and shorts—and thus, to confront cellulite, the alltoo-visible skin surface rippling that occurs, to some degree, in 9 out of 10 women. Although cellulite treatment research is ongoing, there’s still no magic cure that can truly eliminate this complex problem. However, it is helpful for both clients and professionals to understand exactly how and why cellulite occurs, and what you can do about it. We turned to doctors, nurses and industry experts to make sure we could give …Read more »
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Specialized Treatments for the Neck
According to Ross A. Clevens, M.D., board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon and director of Clevens Face and Body Specialists (multiple locations), this treatment uses radiofrequency energy to naturally stimulate the skin, which in turn creates more collagen. This procedure treats wrinkles, lines, scarring, and stretch marks. Venus Viva also tightens the skin and lifts the neck, jaw, and jowls. Clients with signs of aging and mild to moderate sun damage to the skin are the ideal candidates for this procedure. No downtime or anesthesia is needed. Team Rejuvee
Revolutionary innovation for smoother, tighter skin
3 Polar is FDA-cleared to treat facial wrinkles without surgery. With this treatment, you can look and feel refreshed, naturally. 3 Polar RF precisely heats the deep layers of your skin using advanced radiofrequency energy without damaging the epidermis, or top layer. The heat causes the existing collagen in your skin to contract and tighten. Also after the treatment, your skin will start to produce new collagen. The result is an improvement in skin tightness and wrinkles you can see and feel. 3 Polar RF technology can be used to treat the skin on the face, including: Nasolabial folds …Read more »
Recognizing and Treating Dehydrated Skin
It is easy enough for aestheticians to identify the symptoms of dry skin – especially since dryness and dehydration are common issues for clients – but consumers often tolerate flakiness thinking it will eventually go away, leading to chronic dryness and dehydration. Although skin types are usually classified as dry, normal, oily, or combination, dry skin is not necessarily a static condition. Dehydration is a condition that may affect all of these skin types. Skin care professionals must consider several different factors every time they address a client’s dry skin, determine immediate treatment, and advise long-term home …Read more »
Pliaglis, a topical anesthetic
Taro Pharmaceuticals To Distribute Pliaglis In The U.S. Crescita Therapeutics has granted Taro Pharmaceuticals an exclusive license to the rights to sell and distribute Pliaglis, a topical anesthetic that sets into a peelable mask, in the U.S. market. The license agreement also includes a second-generation, patent-ending enhanced version of Pliaglis. Crescita will retain all rights to the product in Canada and Mexico. Pliaglis is a topical local anesthetic ( lidocaine 7%/tetracaine 7%) that can be used prior to superficial aesthetic treatments, such as injectables and laser procedures. The product features a proprietary phase-changing topical cream “Peel” technology, which consists of …Read more »
Innovative Treatments
Fillerina If a needle to the face doesn’t sound like your kind of jam, Fillerina, an alternative to injections saves the day. A topical filler gel, Fillerina Lip Plumping Pens are a form of skin-boosting, using six different sized hyaluronic acid molecules to travel through layers of the skin. “It is a two-fold, for reducing wrinkle depth and boosting new volume to cheekbones and lips,” says Fillerina USA Director of Education Melissa Peverini. “Since it is a high concentration of hyaluronic acid, it is also very hydrating to the overall skin.” From the comforts of your home, you can …Read more »
RF Vs. PDL For Rosacea
A recent study published in Dermatologic Surgery (February 2017) evaluated the efficacy of radiofrequency (RF) in the treatment of rosacea compared with pulsed dye laser (PDL). For the randomized, controlled, split-face study, researchers Sue-Jeong Kim, MD, et al, enrolled 30 patients with rosacea: 20 with erythematotelangiectatic rosacea (ETR) and 10 with papulopustular rosacea (PPR). The subjects received three treatment sessions at four-week intervals, with follow-up continuing until four weeks after the last treatment. Efficacy was assessed by rosacea severity score, erythema index, lesion counts, physician’s subjective evaluation and patient satisfaction. RF and PDL resulted in significant improvement in severity scores …Read more »
Radiofrequency Device Market Prime for Growth
According to recent research conducted by ReportLinker, the global radiofrequency equipment market is expected to expand in the skincare arena. The skin treatment segment is forecast to encompass more than 30 percent of the global radiofrequency equipment industry. In the next ten years, the radiofrequency skincare devices are projected to top $225 million, which represents an annual growth rate of 16 percent. Such procedures include reconstruction, scar removal, non-surgical skin tightening, and facial repair and rejuvenation incorporating monopolar, bipolar, multipolar, and combination radiofrequency technologies. Increasing skin diseases and concerns, such as acne, contributes to the demand for radiofrequency equipment …Read more »
Body-contouring clients
As quickly as body-contouring devices are slimming and trimming clients, the market for them is growing by leaps and bounds. According to the research and consulting firm GlobalData, the body-contouring market, including noninvasive and minimally invasive fat-reduction procedures, is predicted to rise from $671.8 million to $1.1 billion by 2022. The growth is largely propelled by rising client demand, more men seeking cosmetic procedures, and advancements in the availability and quality of nonsurgical procedures. “The global obesity epidemic is significantly increasing the number of people seeking body-contouring procedures,” says Brigitte Babin, analyst for medical devices for GlobalData. “While some patients …Read more »
SAY GOODBYE TO WRINKLES!
WITH THE BEST PRICE OF FILLERS! Exclusively in New York! Beauty isn’t just skin-deep; it’s under the surface, too. Bring out your brilliance with a Fillers treatment. WHAT ARE RESTYLANE® AND JUVÉDERM® RESTYLANE® and JUVÉDERM® are all non-surgical, FDA-approved, fillers used to instantly smooth away moderate to severe wrinkles like smile lines (the lines from your nose to the corners of your mouth) as well as plump the lips and restore …Read more »