Category: Mesotherapy
Nutritional Medicine – The Lipodissolve Clinic Blog
Toni Bark, MD, has been practicing nutritional and classical homeopathic medicine in the Chicago area since the early 1990s. She graces the list of “Top Doctors” in Chicago Magazine for 2005. As an early pioneer in the study of bio-identical hormone, she has lectured on their role in women’s healthcare to the public and professionals. She was also medical director for one of the very first integrative medical centers and created an integrative medical department at Good Shepherd Hospital, in Barrington Illinois.
Dr. Bark and her collegues devise individual nutritional protocols based upon metabolic analysis of each patient. Dr. Bark looks at blood type, hormonal assesments, and insulin resistance to assist her in her nutritional and hormonal prescriptions.
For more details on these tests, go to disease-reversal.com
Dr. Bark believes that in addition to performing Lipodissolve or Mesotherapy, the whole patient must be assesed and examined for better long-term results.
Click here for more details on Dr. Bark’s philosophy.
Skin Rejuvination – The Lipodissolve Clinic Blog
Fotofacial -Syneron’s Most Powerful Skin Rejuvination Process
We’re proud to offer elos, the first and only technology that uses combined energies to effectively and gently restore and rejuvenate the appearance of skin.
elos technology allows you to safely and comfortably fade the appearance of Rosacea, spider veins, skin imperfections caused by sun damage, age spots, and uneven skin tones created by brown and red spots. See Before & After photos.
Developed by the original scientists who invented IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) systems, elos is truly the next generation of safer and more effective skin rejuvenation technology. Read more about Fotofacial at syneron.com.
Perfect for:
- Rosacea
- Spider Veins
- Skin Imperfections
- Sun Damage
- Age Spots
- Uneven Skin Tone
What is SkinMaster Particle Free Dermabrasion?
SkinMaster particle free dermabrasion is a comprehensive skin rejuvenation system – a technological advancement in skincare utilizing particle-free dermabrasion to evenly exfoliate, and deeply moisturize for smooth, glowing radiant skin!
This is accomplished by removing the top most layer of skin leaving it supple and vibrant. Removing the top layer of skin cells promotes the growth of new cells. The procedure has been proven safe and effective for the treatment of exfoliating dead skin and minimizing fine lines and wrinkles, sun damaged skin, acne scarring and repairs facial age spots.
There is no downtime and normal activity may be resumed immediately. Skin may look slightly flushed from the treatment but should return to normal in 10-30 minutes. Skin will look and feel smoother with the first treatment and will continue to improve with additional treatments. Treatment series vary from 5-10 sessions depending on the condition before treated and type of skin. SkinBella provides results beyond microdermabrasion and chemical peels.
Mesolift For Skin Rejuvenation
Mesotherapy can decrease wrinkles, regenerate skin, improve skin tone, improve skin texture and enhance skin contour. In addition to all of its other treatment applications, Mesotherapy is effective at treating sagging skin on the face and neck region of the body. Mesotherapy treatments to the face and the neck can result in a more youthful and glowing appearance. The appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and loss of skin firmness area a result of skin aging. Mesolift increases the regeneration of collagen and elastin, tightens the skin, and reduces the depth of lines and wrinkles.
Mesoglow For Skin Rejuvenation
Mesoglow hydrates the skin by infusing it with potent antioxidants and vitamins. It adds moisturizing elements to the skin, particularly hualuronic acid. It swells by absorbing water, improving elasticity and hydration of the skin. Results are immediate. Mesoglow produces a dramatic effect, causing facial skin to regain its youthful glow.
Acthyderm Facial Skin Rejuvenation
Acthyderm is a revolutionary system for transdermally delivering vitamins, minerals, and medications through the skin. These products are sent to the deeper layers of the skin where they repair and rejuvenate. With the combination of an unparalled delivery system and the best products being sent into the skin, Acthyderm introduces an exciting new level of rejuvenation. It tones facial skin, reduces wrinkles and fine lines while moisturizing and nourishing the skin. While a procedure such as face-lifting will pull skin tight, the QUALITY of the skin remains the same. The only way to revitalize the skin is to stimulate it to renew itself. By delivering a sufficient volume of active ingredients directly into the deeper layers, Acthyderm gives skin all the building blocks it needs to restore itself. The immediate effect of an Acthyderm facial is a massive hydration of your skin. After 8-10 treatments you will have a wonderful healthy look with thicker, tighter and smoother skin. It’s an entirely new level of facial rejuvenation.
Ultrasonic Facial Skin Rejuvenation
Ultrasonic skin therapy is a new approach to skin rejuvenation and repair. Ultrasound is used to reduce the impact of wrinkles and lines and to address the remnants of acne scares and other surgical imperfections of the skin.This is accomplished by a deep heating action that stimulates the production of fibroblasts, the major initiator use of collagen . Your skin relies upon collagen to maintain suppleness and elasticity. Since the majority of ultrasound effects take place deep within tissue ultrasound facials do no damage to external tissue and do not create any treatment after effects. Following treatment your skin will feel refreshed, tighter and firm. You can return to normal activity immediately.
Today you have more facial skin rejuvenating choices than ever before. Our mesotherapy spa offers some of the most effective procedures available.
SkinMaster Offers Four Advanced Aesthetic Functions
Step 1…Exfoliate , Uncover new skin, smooth and soft to the touch!
*SkinMaster’s Exfoliation Function produces a highly effective exfoliation. Dead skin cells, excess oil, and cosmetic residue are removed and pores are cleared resulting in deeply cleansed, smooth skin
Step 2…Moisturize, Pamper dehydrated skin!
*After performing SkinMaster’s Exfoliation Function, skin is soothed and hydrated with the Moisturization Function. This additional function boosts hydration levels to help alleviate your dry skin concerns
Step 3… Energize skin for a fresh, vibrant glow!
SkinBella’s Invigoration Function energizes pale, waxen complexions leaving skin glowing and pink
Step 4…Clear , Even and smooth skin tone!
SkinBella’s Clearing Function takes balancing to the next level resulting in brilliant skin tonality
How Does SkinMaster Differ From Microdermabrasion?
| SkinMaster | Microdermabrasion |
|---|---|
| * SkinMaster modalities are non-invasive. | * Microdermabrasion can cause abrasion, trauma, infection and damage to the epidermal layer of the skin. |
| * SkinMaster will not produce bleeding. | * Microdermabrasion can cause abrasion, trauma, infection and damage to the epidermal layer of the skin. |
| * The Bi-Elastic Blade provides an even exfoliation of all areas. | * Microdermabrasion may result in prolonged redness and downtime. |
| * SkinMaster does not use particulates or harsh chemicals. | * Microdermabrasion may result in prolonged redness and downtime. |
| * There is minimal redness, no downtime or lifestyle changes required following a SkinMaster session. | * Microdermabrasion may result in prolonged redness and downtime. |
| * Immediate, visible results. | * An inconsistent and irregular exfoliation protocol. |
| * Skin is left with a youthful and radiant glow. | * Very abrasive, irritating and drying to the skin. |
| * Skin is left with a youthful and radiant glow. | * Danger of embedded crystals. |
| * Skin is left with a youthful and radiant glow. | * May cause uneven pigmentation or scarring. |
| * Inflamed blemishes can be exfoliated without risk of break-through bleeding. | * Microdermabrasion’s aggressive crystals are difficult to control. |
| * Inflamed blemishes can be exfoliated without risk of break-through bleeding. | * Not recommended for acneic clients. |
| * Extractions are minimized and can be easily performed. | * May spread surface bacteria, heightening the risk for infection, and further inflammation. |
| * SkinBella is a wet peel. | * Traditional microdermabrasion is a dry peel. |
| * Oxygen Botanicals products can be customized to accommodate each individual’s skin type and condition. | * Topical products are not used during treatment. |
| * Oxygen Botanicals products can be customized to accommodate each individual’s skin type and condition. | *Following microdermabrasion, physicians advise no topical product use for 72 hours. |
| * Performs a variety of advance skincare services. | * Limited to one protocol. |
| * Suitable for multiple skin types. | * Not suitable for all skin types. |
| * Suitable for skincare concerns. | * Not suitable for all skin conernss. |
| * Provides results beyond Microdermabraison and chemical peels. | * Limited to one protocol. |
The Ultimate Non-Surgical Face Lift
The ultimate non-surgical face lift includes a combination of SkinBella, facial ultrasound and Acthyderm no needle mesotherapy technique. Following a brief consulation we will determine the best combination needed to accomplish the desired results.
First, you’ll receive a series of SkinBella treatments to thoroughly exfoliate the skin. Acthyderm is used to deliver your customized “cocktail” of nutrients to thoroughly hydrate
Lastly, you will receive a series of ultrasound treatments to drive your customized “cocktail” into the deeper layers of the skin for the ultimate skin rejuvenating experience.
FDA Warns Against Mesotherapy and Lipodissolve – The Lipodissolve Clinic Blog
Again, bad press is abounding over lipodissolve and mesotherapies.
Two forms of safe, aesthetic procedures which have been time tested to be so safe, that there have been no deaths or hospitalizations in relation to either of these procedures.
Clearly, these procedures threaten those that would have you believe that plastic surgery is the only way to achieve a reduction in fat, or tighter skin.
There have been medical spas that have behaved badly over the years:
Strong marketing campaigns
Forceful contract ploys
getting payments up front
These certainly have been bad for the industry, but they are in no way the majority, nor do they affect the actual reality of the procedures.
In fact, most individual medical offices that offer these procedures, do not engage in these marketing ploys, that has been only the behavior of corporate spa chains.
Lipodissolve does melt away external soft fat, but it is not a weight loss procedure, just a spot fat proedure.
Mesotherapy can be great for cellulite reduction, skin tightening, skin brightening and pain management. I do not recommend it for spot fat reduction, as lipodissolve is much better.
There will always be corporate entities willing to sacrifice ethical behavior for a quick buck, but this should not color the procedures, just the marketing methods.
Look for a doctor that doesn’t have a hard sell. One that comes recommended and that will give you an honest answer regarding your outcome.
If you are very overweight, this is not an answer for you, with the exception of your chin or neck.
Any doctor that recommends lipodissolve on your belly when you are clearly obese, is too anxious for business to give you an honest answer.
The Benefit of Using Growth Factors in Mesotherapy – The Lipodissolve Clinic Blog
Growth factors are naturally occurring proteins that promote tissue growth. They are the hottest trend in upscale skin care lines.
Skin is a wonderful impermeable protective organ. Water soluble topical applications to not absorb well.
Mesotherapy with needles or with an electric current greatly improve delivery of product.
The newest form of mesotherapy to hit the medical spa market is the microneedle derm roller. This is typically accompanied by pharmaceutical growth factors EGF and TGF, often with copper peptides.
In my Chicago area office in Evanston, I employ the use of full needle mesotherapy, electric mesotherapy which has the added benefit of an electrical current that contracts the muscles and tightens them, and microneedle derm rollers.
All the above methods greatly improve delivery of often expensive products that one would not want to waste by just applying them topically.
I can achieve lightening of dark skin spots while avoiding the use of hydroquinone by applying safer water soluble products.
By placing patients on oral astaxanthin which reduces collagen breakdown by 30%This accompanied by pharmaceutical EGF and TGF used with dermal rolling can not only prevent collagen loss, but can actually promote new collagen growth to the point of filling in small vertical lines.
Skin Rejeuvenation and Mesotherapy – The Lipodissolve Clinic Blog
Mesotherapy is not well known or frequently practiced in the states. However, it is a popular procedure in Europe where aesthetic medicine is a medical specialty. And, it is popular in my Chicago area office.
Typically mesotherapy is performed with small needles attached to a syringe in order to inject growth factors and vitamins just under the top layer of skin. This is performed to either enhance the collagen growth, reduce wrinkles or lighten dark spots.
Needleless machines which use a microcurrent to pulse the product under the skin have become popular as have meso guns and dermal rollers. The products that are used to encourage dermal growth and reduction of wrinkles have grown into a large list based upon ongoing research in skin repair and clinical outcomes.
Very fine needles are used as a method of getting product into the skin, but needles also stimulate the growth and repair cycle of skin as well as encourage tightening. Needleless machines use a current to open micropores in the skin in order to achieve similar results.
One of the benefits of mesotherapy on the face and neck, is a reduction in fine lines and an increase in the glow of the skin. The fibroblasts or cells responsible for the growth of collagen, become bathed in vitamins, minerals and growth factors. Micro trauma promotes new collagen growth even on its’ own.
The mesotherapy technique can be used for cellulite reduction very effectively by using collagenase, a naturally occuring enzyme. The collagenase is injected into the abnormal collagen fibers that trap the fat cells, creating a smoother surface.
This technique can also be used for pain management by injecting lidocaine or traumheel or even just sterile saline as the needling itself often breaks an abnormal pain cycle.
What Fillers And Botox Can’t do – The Lipodissolve Clinic Blog
Many prospective patients come to my Chicago area clinic asking for botox and fillers in the hope that their skin will look younger. The truth is that botox and filler can make a huge difference but not in enhancing the look of one’s skin.
As we age, our skin becomes less reflective to light due to enlargement of pores and hyper-pigmentation in the deeper layers of skin. Both of these events happen secondary to damage. The abnormal pigmentation can be either red or brown.
I have found that the best way to brighten up the skin is to use intense pulsed light or IPL, and bipolar radio frequency (ELOS technology). I can get very good results using LED light, facial ultrasound and mesotherapy but it would take more treatments to get the same results as compared with ELOS technology. Occasionally, I might choose to use one of the other technologies if I need to achieve a specific goal.
There are many med spas offering “fotofacial” but only ELOS technology is “fotofacial”. The other machines or lasers are not IPL coupled with bipolar radio frequency and therefore are either uncomfortable or not as potent.
While filler and botox are temporary, facial rejuvenation is not. Once the damage is removed and the pore size corrected, this is permanent until the skin might get damaged again. I always council my patients on what supplements to take and what to avoid on the skin in order to protect it in the future.
