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Juvederm does more than quickly smooth away lines and wrinkles
around the nose and mouth. It also offers a natural way to turn back time,
gently reversing some of the most significant affects of age. The new dermal
filler is able to accomplish this because it is composed of hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance in the
skin that helps to add volume and hydration. Although other fillers also
contain hyaluronic acid, Juvederm
incorporates a novel cross-linking technology that provides a smoother look
and feel. Cross-linking
also helps Juvederm last longer. While hyaluronic acid normally occurs in liquid form, which the
body metabolizes and eliminates in less than a day, cross-linked Juvederm is a gel that lasts one year or more. This means
that after Juvederm is injected, its
wrinkle-reducing effects last 12 months or longer. In June 2007, the U.S.
Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approved changes to the product’s
labeling indicating that the effects of Juvederm
may last for one year. In addition to its superior results, Juvederm is also the first
FDA-approved hyaluronic acid dermal filler that is
proven to be safe and effective for persons with darker skin tones. Dr.
Steinberg is celebrating the Fall & Winter season with a "Full Face
Rejuvenation" special! Purchase one syringe of Juvederm and receive a second at 50% off! (Both syringes must be used on the day of treatment). Expires December 31,
2008. YOU MUST BRING THIS AD TO RECEIVE THE
SPECIAL PROMOTION To schedule your
appointment, call 954-720-6333 or click here. |
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Since its
introduction in 1995, laser hair removal has come a long way. It’s now one of
the most popular medical cosmetic procedures, according to the American
Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASPS), with more than one and a
half million treatments performed last year. It's not hard
to understand why the laser method has been so well-received. The procedure
is fast, easy, and quickly clears large body areas that would otherwise
require repeated shaving, painful waxing or messy usage of chemical
depilatories. That makes it easy to quickly get ready for the beach or a
special night under the stars. During laser
treatment, light energy is delivered to the targeted area and absorbed by the
pigment in the hair follicles. This absorbed energy creates a short burst of
heat, which damages the germative cells that make
the hair grow. With repeated damage, these cells lose their ability to form
hair and are eventually removed from the body. Because hair tends to re-grow
finer and thinner in treated areas, if it grows back at all, the U.S. Food
& Drug Administration (FDA) allows the process to be described as
permanent hair reduction. The procedure
lasts anywhere from a few minutes to an hour or more, depending on the size
of the area being treated. A series of several treatments is usually
required, since the laser only treats hairs that are actively growing but
does not address those that are dormant or resting. Because it’s
so fast and effective, many men now prefer laser to other hair removal
methods like waxing and plucking. According to a recent survey from Cargo Magazine of 500 men in To learn more about laser
hair removal, and read patient testimonials, please click here. To schedule your
appointment,
click here. |
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Thinning
eyelashes are a common problem and can occur as a result of various
allergies, usage of certain eye makeup, as a side effect of different
medications or conditions, in response to exposure to toxins, after eye
surgery, and from nutritional deficiencies. The most common culprit is often
age, as hair on many parts of the body starts to lose its fullness and
luster. Mascara and
false eyelashes can provide the illusion of volume, but both of these
solutions are temporary. They can also easily wash off during the rain or
after a swim. Now there’s a
way to improve the quality of the eyelashes themselves. Developed by a
physician, RevitaLash is an eyelash conditioner
that has been shown to promote the appearance of longer, fuller, thicker
eyelashes after just three weeks of daily use. The product is
hypoallergenic, and safe for persons with sensitive eyes as well as contact
lens wearers. A 60-day supply is priced at $150. To learn more about RevitaLash, or to place your order, please call our
office at 954-720-6333or visit our online store at Advanced
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VelaShape: For the Body You've Always Wanted |
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Now it’s easy to reshape your body with the first and only non-surgical solution for Circumferential Reduction! VelaShape™ features the revolutionary elōs™ technology combination
of Bi-Polar radiofrequency (RF), Infrared Light Energy, plus Vacuum and
Mechanical Massage. The combination of these energies increases the
metabolism of stored energy, increases lymphatic drainage and reduces or
shrinks the size of the actual fat cells and fat chambers. The net result
leads to Circumferential Reduction, with noticeable reshaping of the thighs,
buttocks, abdomen and arms, as well as reduction in the appearance of
cellulite. VelaShape™ treatments are safe, effective, virtually painless and no downtime - patients can return
to daily activities immediately following treatment. It has never been easier
to achieve a toned, contoured and well shaped body; making you look and feel youthful! Velashape is performed in a series of four to eight
weekly treatments, taking 20-30 minutes For
more details about cellulite reduction with VelaShape,
and to view these proven treatment benefits in our Results Gallery, please click here. To schedule a
consultation to discuss how VelaShape could help
you achieve your goals, please call us at 954-720-6333 or click here. |
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Lipo-dissolve: the Easy
Alternative to Liposuction |
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Until
recently, it was difficult to sculpt the body without surgery. Existing
technologies like liposuction can effectively remove unwanted fat deposits,
but require long healing times and carried surgical risks. LipoDissolve, however, offers many of the benefits of
liposuction without these disadvantages. First
developed in Although
fat may return in treated areas, especially in the event of overall weight
gain, many physicians report that treated areas largely remain fat-free.
Numerous retrospective clinical studies have demonstrated that phosphatidylcholine can safely and effectively remove fat
deposits without significant medical risk. While the
hips, abdomen and thighs respond particularly well to treatment, even smaller
body areas like the love handles can be sculpted. LipoDissolve
can also help reduce the appearance of cellulite. LipoDissolve is not a weight loss regimen. It should be
used in combination with a proper diet and exercise regimen. To schedule a
consultation to discuss Lipo-dissolve, please call
our office at 954-720-6333 or click here. |
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As an
incentive for Botox and Restylane
users to keep up to date with their treatments - and maintain their smooth,
wrinkle-free results - the manufacturers of those products offer special
savings in the form of rewards programs. For Botox, patients receive $25 off all subsequent treatments
if they occurs within 3 to 6 months of their last
injection. Injection
with Botox takes about 15 minutes. Shortly
thereafter, Botox begins blocking nerve
transmission to specific muscles, putting those muscles to rest for the next
few months. That causes
wrinkles in the affected muscles to virtually disappear. The full effects of Botox appear within 2 to 10 days after injection and
results last from 3 to 4 months. As with Juvederm
and Restylane, one of the greatest benefits of Botox is no downtime. Patients can go back to their
normal routine immediately. The Restylane Rewards program offers up to $475 in savings
through the first five treatments. After the fifth treatment, you become a
Premium Restylane Rewards member and after using
4.0 mL of Restylane,
receive a $200 treatment voucher along with a $25 Rewards Benefit check after
every treatment with at least 1.0 mL or two 0.4 mL syringes. FDA-approved
Restylane is an injectable
gel containing hyaluronic acid, a natural,
plant-derived substance that binds to water molecules in the skin and
provides support for surface tissues. This reduces the appearance of
wrinkles, particularly around the nose and mouth and is also used to plump
the lips. Although other substances including bovine collagen, human collagen
and various synthetic materials are also used to plump wrinkles, Restylane is the most popular as it provides excellent
results with minimal disruption to the skin. To learn more about the Botox, Juvederm and Restylane Rewards program, please our office at
954-720-6333. To ask a question about
either procedure, or to schedule your appointment, click here.. |
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Don’t Go Back to School With Acne! |
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More than 17
million people in the Dr. Janee Steinberg offers three of the most effective ways
to eradicate acne and its side effects: Obagi CLENZIderm MD, our special acne facial and Fraxel laser treatment. Obagi CLENZIderm MD is the only
prescription-strength acne system with 5% liquefied benzoyl
peroxide. Most benzoyl peroxides are formulated
with insoluble macro-crystals that, when applied, mainly remain on the
surface of the skin because they are too big to penetrate the follicle. But CLENZIderm MD utilizes patent pending SoluZyl
Technology in which benzoyl peroxide converts into
liquid form on contact with the skin. This allows the product to deliver more
benzoyl peroxide into the follicle to more
thoroughly reduce acne-causing bacteria, thereby reducing acne flares. To schedule your
appointment, please call us at 954-720-6333 or click here . to submit an
appointment request online. |
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Radiesse Offers Longer
Lasting Results |
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The U.S. Food
& Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved Radiesse,
a next-generation cosmetic dermal filler, for the long-lasting correction of
moderate to severe facial wrinkles. Unlike other
fillers that last just a few months, Radiesse has
been shown to last one year or more. These results
are possible because Radiesse is the first filler
that contains calcium-based microspheres. This
technology not only provides volume replacement to wrinkles and folds but
also stimulates the body to produce new collagen. This unique action restores
the fullness and contours of a youthful, healthy appearance. Studies
evaluating Radiesse were conducted at four
different medical centers. In these studies, 117 women were treated; half of
their face was treated with Radiesse and the other
half was treated with collagen. Six months after treatment, 82% of patients
experienced an improvement in wrinkles around the mouth and nose (nasolabial folds) with Radiesse.
In 95% of the women, results from Radiesse were superior
to those from collagen. Radiesse can also be used to create cheekbones and enhance the
contours of the face. For more
information about Radiesse, and to view before and
after photos, please click here. To schedule your appointment, please call our office at 954-720-6333 |
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Melanoma Skyrockets Among the Young |
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The incidence
of melanoma – the most deadly form of skin cancer – has spiked among young
Caucasians, according to an article in a July 2008 issue of the Journal of Investigative Dermatology. Since 1973,
the incidence of invasive cutaneous melanoma among
men and women aged 15 to 39 has significantly increased. Among younger
women, that rate has more than doubled. The research
was conducted by the National Institutes of Health and examined data on
melanoma collected between 1973 and 2004 by the Surveillance, Epidemiology,
and End Results (SEER) Program. During this 30
year period, researchers found that the overall age-adjusted annual incidence
of melanoma among young men increased from 4.7 to 7.7 cases per 100,000
persons. The age-adjusted annual incidence of melanoma among young almost
tripled from 5.5 to 13.9 cases per 100,000 persons. While melanoma
accounts for roughly 4% of all skin cancers, it causes three quarters of skin
cancer deaths. Last year, melanoma accounted for more than 8,100 deaths in
the For those who
spend time in the sun, regular usage of sunscreen is the single most
effective way to prevent melanoma. This is because sunscreen helps filter the
damaging ultraviolet rays from sunlight. To schedule your appointment,
please call us at 954-720-6333 or click here . to submit an
appointment request online. |
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e-Store Carries Latest Medical Skin Care Lines |
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Medical skin
care products are distinct from drugstore and department store brands because
they contain stronger, more efficacious ingredients that require a doctor’s
prescription. But you don’t
have to visit our office to purchase the leading medical skin care lines! We
now carry over 2,000 products on our e-store website available immediately. With the
recent opening of our online e-store, leading physician-dispensed brands
including Obagi, La Roche-Posay,
Jane Iredale Cosmetics and Skin Medica
are just a mouse click away! The e-store offers detailed descriptions of all
products, including application instructions, ingredients and recommendations
for products that work well together. The store also
includes Anthelios SX, an advanced sunscreen
approved by the U.S. FDA that offers the greatest protection against UVA rays
of all sunscreens currently available. To visit the e-store,
please click here. Advanced
Cosmetic Laser Center | Product Center To contact us with
questions about which products might be best for you, please call our office
at 954-720-6333 |
Getting the Red Out: New Help for Rosacea
Persistent
redness of the skin affects more than one million Americans, mainly women
between the ages of 30 and 50. Rosacea is believed to
be hereditary, but can worsen with exposure to various triggers including
extreme temperatures, sunlight, stress and certain medications and foods.
Rosacea is embarrassing – in a recent study by the National Rosacea Society, 74% of respondents said they cancel social
events during flareups.
In years
past, there was little help for those with skin redness. Antibiotics provide
some limited benefit, but most rosacea sufferers
relied upon covering their skin with layers of heavy makeup. New technology,
however, now offers a way to permanently reduce redness.
Advanced
For less
severe rosacea, we also offer chemical peels. A
carefully selected mixture of chemical solutions gently applied to the skin produces
a separation and peeling of the skin's outer layers. This stimulates the
production of new skin from beneath, evening skin texture and tone.
To ask us a question about treatment for rosacea,
or to schedule your appointment, please call 954-720-6333 or click here.
How Stress Affects the Skin
Stress isn’t
just an unpleasant emotion: it’s the cause of a complex set of physiological
changes in the body that can result in everything from dull, lifeless skin to
acne flares, premature wrinkling and an increased risk of heart disease.
The effects
of stress on the skin begin with adrenaline. When confronted with a stressful
situation, the body produces this “fight or flight” hormone. Adrenaline prepares the body for action in emergency situations, boosting the supply
of oxygen and energy-giving glucose to the brain and muscles. At the same time,
however, adrenaline re-directs blood flow away from the skin, thereby
decreasing the skin’s supply of oxygen.
When this happens repeatedly, such as through the chronic
stress induced by ongoing tension at home or at work, the skin doesn’t receive
the nourishment it needs. This can result in dull skin tone, loss of elasticity
and overactive sebaceous (oil) glands, leading to acne breakouts. Over
prolonged periods, stressed skin often shows signs of early wrinkling and
discoloration when internal regenerative processes break down. Stress also
slows the skin’s rate of cellular turnover, so it takes longer for fresh, new
skin cells to reach the skin’s surface.
Aside from eliminating the source of stress, easy ways to
mitigate its effects include reducing caffeine intake, increasing consumption
of antioxidants and supplementing skin care regimens.
Like stress, caffeine elevates adrenaline levels by
altering the chemistry of the brain. It does this by inhibiting the action of
adenosine.
Stress can also weaken the immune system and inhibit the
important work of antioxidants, which slow the creation of damaging free
radicals in the body. Free radicals are highly reactive molecules responsible
for everything from killing harmful bacteria to increasing the risk of cancer,
arthritis, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes and skin problems. Eating foods rich
in antioxidants, like brightly-colored fruits and vegetables, can help
boost the body’s ability to prevent free radical damage, countering the effects
of stress.
Perhaps the easiest way, though, to reduce the effects of
stress on the skin is to boost the skin’s nutrient levels from the outside in.
Topical products containing antioxidants enhance the skin’s ability to produce
collagen and elastin. Two of the most important of
the skin’s building blocks, collagen and elastin are
necessary to help prevent the development of wrinkles. As levels of these
substances decline with age and stress, skin develops wrinkles and other
imperfections more quickly.
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