Beautologie Newsletter - January 2010

January 2010

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At Beautologie Cosmetic Surgery & Laser Center, we are dedicated to helping patients from throughout the Bakersfield, Fresno, Lancaster, Malibu, Tehachapi, and San Luis Obispo areas look and feel beautiful.

The plastic surgery specialists and staff at Beautologie are committed to delivering personalized care and attention, as well as treatment results that exceed the expectations of our patients.

It's no wonder why so many patients from across California and throughout the world trust in Beautologie for their cosmetic needs!

Bakersfield

4850 Commerce Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 865-5009

Malibu

24955 Pacific Coast Hwy, Suite C303
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 589-6380

Obagi: The Solution for Virtually Any Skin Problem

All skin care products aren't created equal!

Most use moisturizers to temporarily reduce the appearance of fine lines, with little to no improvement in the skin's underlying condition. ELASTIderm, which was introduced by Obagi in February 2007, utilizes a unique technology to boost the skin's ability to produce elastin, thereby providing a lasting solution to wrinkles.

ELASTIderm is formulated using Obagi's patented Penetrating Therapeutics technology, which allows the product's active ingredients to more completely penetrate the skin barrier. ELASTIderm then works to replenish and cross link elastin, thereby supporting the production of new collagen. This leads to increased skin elasticity and fewer wrinkles.

In a clinical study conducted by Obagi, participants experienced a 46% increase in skin elasticity after nine weeks of using the product, as well as a 16% reduction in visible wrinkles. Seventy-one percent of study subjects said they experienced better results with ELASTIderm than from other products. Another study published in October 2008 found that ELASTIderm actually regenerates elastic skin fibers around the eyes. ELASTIderm has been shown to be effective on the face, as well as the decollate.

ELASTIderm is available in either a cream or gel formula, and can be applied in the morning and at night. It is only available from dermatologists and plastic surgeons.

For patients with sun damage and/or even skin tone, Beautologie recommends the Obagi C-Rx Skin Care System. The only prescription-based system that addresses these conditions, Obagi C-Rx combines Vitamin C serum with other active ingredients for a significant advancement in skin care.

Vitamin C is essential for the production of collagen. Without it, the body's ability to replace damaged collagen is much reduced, leading to increased lines, wrinkles and laxity in the skin. Vitamin C also helps heal inflammation by hindering the production of arachidonic acid and converting existing arachidonic acid into a less harmful substance. This is important since higher levels of arachidonic acid tend to result in greater wrinkle formation.

Obagi Condition and Enhance is used before and after treatment with Botox, fillers or laser treatments to enhance results. Condition & Enhance is a unique skincare system that has been clinically proven to lighten, tighten, firm and regenerate skin cells on a daily basis, complementing in-office procedures.

For patients with rosacea, the Obagi Rosaclear System can effectively reduce redness and blotchiness for a clearer, calmer and more balanced complexion. Consisting of a cleanser, topical metronidazole, hydrating complexion corrector and skin balancing sunscreen, Rosaclear delivers immediate results with continued improvement over time.

To ask us a question about the Obagi line or to schedule a consultation during which we will recommend products that will address your concerns, please click here to contact us.

Clarisonic Offers Professional Strength Cleansing at Home

Now it's easy to perform professional strength skin cleansing at home.

Manufactured by the developers of the immensely successful Sonicare toothbrush, the Clarisonic facial cleanser uses sound waves to achieve deep cleansing as well as stimulation of the skin.

This enhances the absorption of topical rejuvenation products into the skin, with one study demonstrating up to 61% greater absorption of vitamin C after using Clarisonic. Studies have also shown up to three times greater removal of residual sebum (oil). Other documented benefits include healthier feel of the skin (reported by >80% of clinical study participants); decrease in pore size, fewer dry patches and fewer blemishes (>60%); softer feel (>90%); and improvement of wrinkles (>40%).

While the basic, 2-speed Clarisonic Classic is available from selected retailers and department stores, only physicians offer the 4-speed Clarisonic Pro professional model. In addition to offering a longer money back guarantee (60 days versus 30 days), the Clarisonic Pro with larger brush head is able to perform both face and body treatments while the Classic is best used only on the face.

To ask us a question about Clarisonic, or to purchase, please click here.

Ultrasonic Liposuction Creates Permanent Curves

After more than 10 years as America's most popular surgical beauty fix, liposuction remains the only tried and true method to permanently reshape the body in just one procedure. The technique is considered permanent, because the fat cells that are removed can never re-grow.

Results are especially good for those who have tried dieting and exercise but are still unable to lose the last few pounds. In these cases, liposuction can be used to smooth the tummy, thighs and love handles. Liposuction can also be used, though, to reshape smaller areas like the chin and neck. This can provide more definition to these areas, creating a leaner and more graceful silhouette.

When ultrasonic energy is used to warm the area prior to treatment, the result is an even smoother finish.

Ultrasonic liposuction was developed in Europe during the 1990s as a means to more effectively remove fat cells during the liposuction procedure. During the 1 ' 2 hour procedure, ultrasonic energy is applied to the fat cells under the skin to gently warm and emulsify the fatty deposits. These deposits are then extracted through a hollow stainless steel tube called a cannula. Small areas can be addressed in an outpatient procedure using a local anesthetic; for large areas or when several regions are treated, general anesthesia is used. Most patients can return to work in a week or two.

For more details about ultrasonic liposuction, view before and after photos, and watch an online video of Dr. Shah describing the procedure, please click here.

To ask us a question about treatment, or to schedule a consultation, click here.