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	We’re all hard at work trying to fulfill our resolutions, and it’s a safe bet that some of yours include a focus on improving your diet or appearance.You may be considering having Botox™ injections or laser hair removal—moderately invasive cosmetic procedures that can go a long way toward enhancing our looks. But remember: These are medical procedures and are not without risk. They should be performed by a Board-certified plastic surgeon in sterile and approved facilities. Yet some recent headlines are touting “Do it Yourself” Botox and “At Home” laser hair removal products. We want to be sure you’re aware of some of the dangers in using these products before you consider giving them a try. Do it yourself projects can be a great way to save money and learn new skills—if you’re remodeling your home, doing a craft project or working on your car. When it comes to cosmetic medical procedures, save yourself the increased trouble, risks and potential complications by having them performed by qualified medical professionals.

article repost from Wake Living magazine

image: Davis Plastic Surgery/Aesthetics by Eileen			FABULOUS FILLERS Options abound; which is right for you?by Eileen Slutsky, RN, BSNAging takes time, and the best anti-aging treatment is a gradual process for lasting results. The secret is in the expanding options of dermal fillers injected to lift, fill, plump and augment in order to erase these signs of aging. The ultimate goal should be to look like yourself, only rejuvenated. Fillers have less risk, embarrassment and complications as they add more volume, youth, and softness. They also offer a nonsurgical option with little to no downtime. By using an experienced injector who’s well-versed in fillers and has the ability to combine the science, artistic creation, and appropriate product, you can achieve the outcome you deserve. Men and women of all skin types now have the ability to turn back the clock. The four main types of fillers include hyaluronic acids, collagen, collagen stimulators and collagen producers; by contrast, there are 65 types of fillers available in Europe. Below is an overview of FDA-approved fillers. Juvéderm Juvéderm injectable gel is made from hyaluronic acid — a natural, complex sugar — as well as the major components of the dermis connective tissue matrix. It allows for a soft, subtle look, retaining water and hydrating the skin where natural hyaluronic acid is depleted. This is produced through Hylacross technology and creates a high degree of cross-linking, which can last up to six months or longer. No skin test is needed for Juvéderm, which is formulated for versatility in contouring and adding volume with instant results. Restylane/Perlane Restylane/Perlane consists of hyaluronic acid comprised of hydrophilic, or water-loving, molecules that bind together many times, which helps provide fullness and elasticity. With aging, we lose our natural hyaluronic acid; over time, the skin has less volume, leading to more wrinkles. Perlane has a larger gel particle than Restylane and is intended to inject deeper with longer results. Restylane typically lasts up to six months, with re-injection at between five and nine months; an 18-month longevity is possible as well. No skin test is needed for Restylane, which is the world’s most studied cosmetic dermal filler and has a well-defined safety record. Both Restylane and Perlane give a natural-looking result by restoring the skin’s fullness almost immediately. Evolence Evolence is an advanced collagen dermal filler made from porcine collagen. Porcine, similar to human collagen, also is used to replace human heart valves. Evolence replaces lost collagen with naturally derived collagen and is used for the correction of moderate to deep lines and folds. According to various studies, it can last six months or more and does not require a skin test. As the newest generation of collagen fillers, Evolence replaces bovine collagen, which requires two skin tests prior to treatment. Radiesse Radiesse wrinkle filler contains tiny, calcium-based microspheres. Once injected, it works with the body to stimulate natural collagen production. Over time, the body absorbs the microspheres and leaves behind natural collagen. Radiesse is biocompatible, which means that there’s virtually no risk of an allergic reaction or rejection from the body. No skin test is needed for Radiesse, which recently was approved by the FDA to be mixed with lidocaine for pain reduction. According to studies, Radiesse lasts at least one year and restores fullness and volume. Artefill Artefill is the first and only microsphere-enhanced collagen fiber. It is a more permanent filler, and a temporary filler is recommended first. Artefill is not absorbed by the body, but provides support structure to the skin; the collagen gel used with it is absorbed by the body while the microsphere remains in place. A skin test is required because the temporary gel includes bovine collagen, and the procedure must be performed 28 days after a negative skin test result. The cost is higher per syringe than with temporary fillers, but the treatment lasts significantly longer. Sculptra Sculptra, approved in August, is used to correct shallow to deep contour deficiencies. It is made from Poly-L-lactic acid, or the same material as a surgical suture, and is injected deeper to help stimulate natural collagen production. The process is aimed at regaining facial volume, though it’s gradual and takes time. No skin test is needed for Sculptra, which typically includes three treatments spaced one month apart. While it’s more expensive than temporary fillers, Sculptra is less obvious and the results can last at least two years. Eileen M. Slutsky, RN, BSN, operates Aesthetics by Eileen at Davis Plastic Surgery in Raleigh. To learn more, call (919) 785-1220 or visit http://www.aestheticsbyeileen.com/.
	Keep in mindAll fillers come with potential side effects, including but not limited to redness at the site of injection, swelling, pain or tenderness, firmness, lumps and bumps, and bruising. Avoid scheduling an injection too close to an important event, and stop taking aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as Advil and Motrin, vitamin E, and other herbal supplements 48 hours prior to treatment to prevent bruising. Most importantly, make sure that your specialist is well-versed on all types of fillers so that the appropriate treatment product is used in the right area. Experience counts.

The Launch of Dysport

Eileen Slutsky, RN, BSN was recently invited to the Medicis Speaker Program in Chicago as a National Top Injector.  The 3-day training and launch of Dysport (a competitor for Botox) was held this past weekend. 

Dysport is coinciding the launch of their new product with a $75 rebate for anyone trying Dysport before October 31st!  This is a huge rebate and definitely something to take advantage of!  Aesthetics by Eileen always affers both Botox and Dysport and we are happy to talk to you about the differences and the benefits of both to help you choose what is right for you

Happy Fall!

BIG BAD BALL

Aesthetics by Eileen is proud to support the Big Bad Ball, the annual fundraiser for Hospice of Wake County. Aesthetics by Eileen has donated a Fraxel Laser Treatment to the silent auction, a $850 value.  We are also donating our time and taking tickets that evening.  Please come out and show your support for a wonderful cause!
The 2009 Big Bad Ball will be held Saturday, October 3rd from 7pm – 1am at the Capital City Club in Raleigh. This black tie event is open to the entire community and the cost is $125 per person. The event also includes a raffle drawing for a $10,000 cash prize.

To make reservations and purchase raffle tickets, please call Jodi Snelling at the Capital City Club at (919) 832-5526. http://bigbadball.com/  SEE YOU THERE!!

Do You Have An Iatria Giftcard?

Aesthetics by Eileen and Davis Plastic Surgery were sorry to hear of the closings of Iatria Day Spa.  While understanding customers might be left with unused gift certificates they would like to honor them at 1/2 price to be applied toward any injectable treatment offered.

LESS pain, more gain!

“Thank you, makers of Radiesse…”  

 — BioForm Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ: BFRM) today announced U.S. 

BIOFORM MEDICAL RECEIVES FDA APPROVAL FOR MIXING LIDOCAINE WITH RADIESSE® DERMAL FILLER  San Mateo, CA – July 16, 2009

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for a method of mixing RADIESSE® dermal filler with lidocaine, which, in clinical trials, has demonstrated an improvement in patient comfort and an increase in patient satisfaction with RADIESSE dermal filler procedures. BioForm Medical will immediately begin commercial efforts to educate physicians to use this method of mixing RADIESSE dermal filler with lidocaine.

“Dermal filler procedures can create some level of patient discomfort due to injection pain. Being able to mix RADIESSE dermal filler with lidocaine has been proven to provide a significant advantage in improving patient comfort,” stated Rhoda S. Narins, M.D., former President of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) and a Clinical Professor of Dermatology at NYU Medical Center. “I have found in my practice that mixing with lidocaine makes RADIESSE dermal filler easier to use in many treatment areas.”

 

 In a clinical study, 90% of patients reported significant pain reduction when using RADIESSE dermal filler mixed with lidocaine.

 1. Based on a clinical study of 50 patients. Split face treatments of RADIESSE dermal filler alone and RADIESSE dermal filler mixed with 2% lidocaine were given to patients. Significant pain reduction is defined as a 2 point reduction on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS).

Fall Filler special – $200 off Artefill

During September & October only, receive $200 off your Artefill treatment at Aesthetics by Eileen (regularly $1000.)

 

ArteFill, produced by Suneva Medical, is an improved version of Artecoll, which has been used in Europe and Canada on more than 400,000 patients during the past 10 years. ArteFill was FDA approved in October 2006 for the treatment of nasolabial folds (smile lines) and has also been used off-label for lip augmentation, acne scars, and other wrinkles.

ArteFill is a gel filler consisting of millions of synthetic microspheres (polymethylmethacrylate or PMMA) suspended in purified bovine (cow) collagen. ArteFill also contains the local anesthetic lidocaine to reduce discomfort during injection.

How ArteFill Works

ArteFill is injected directly beneath the wrinkle to add a permanent support structure and smoothen the area. The synthetic PMMA microspheres in ArteFill are “non-resorbable,” which means they are not absorbed into the body or metabolized, allowing ArteFill to last significantly longer than other injectable fillers. The microspheres stimulate the body to generate its own natural collagen to encapsulate each individual microsphere, resulting in 80% of the patient’s collagen and 20% microspheres (by volume) to permanently fill in the wrinkle.

As the injected bovine collagen is slowly absorbed during a few weeks, the newly generated collagen replaces it. This slow breakdown and natural replenishment process provides ArteFill with its unique and enduring results.

Recently Artes Medical submitted five-year safety and efficacy data from its U.S. clinical trial patients to the FDA in order to expand the product’s labeling. The data show a statistically significant improvement of wrinkle correction between six months and five years after the initial injection, which is attributed to the ongoing collagen remodeling process around the PMMA microspheres.

Best Candidates for ArteFill

Men and women of any age may receive ArteFill treatment. Ideal candidates have already tried temporary injections, are injection- and credit card-fatigued, and are sure they want a permanent result. ArteFill is not given to people with allergies to bovine collagen or with chronic skin infections. And it is not recommended for areas of thinner skin (such as crow’s feet around the eyes).

ArteFill Treatment

Thirty days before treatment, Eileen will administer a simple allergy skin test for sensitivity to bovine collagen. ArteFill treatment usually requires only 15-20 minutes, but two treatment sessions may be necessary to achieve full wrinkle correction. The treatments are typically performed three to six weeks apart. Before receiving ArteFill, you may first try a temporary filler to confirm your desired result.

CALL TODAY FOR YOUR FREE SKIN TEST AND $200 OFF ARTEFILL

Eileen Slutsky, RN, BSN

2304 Wesvill Ct, Suite 360  Raleigh NC 27613

919.785.1220   www.aestheticsbyeileen.com

Financing Youth?!

Financing is available for EVERYTHING these days; cars, dental work, cosmetic surgery and now Botox!  Care Credit – a cosmetic surgery financing company is now offering a no interest payment plan for 3 months for non-surgical procedures like Botox, fillers and laser treatments!  Aesthetics by Eileen is thrilled to offer their patients this no interest plan for their treatments.  Simply call or go online to apply and bring your CareCredit card or account number to your next appointment.  Your first ‘no-interest’ payment is due 30 days after your treatment.  So why wait!?

A credit card dedicated to your beauty needs.

CareCredit works just like a credit card, but is exclusive for healthcare services. And, it’s better because you get No Interest financing every time you use it. You can use your card over and over for follow-up appointments or different procedures. This means you don’t have to put your health and beauty on hold until you save up enough money. We give you the power to decide when it’s the right time for you.

It’s easy to get started with CareCredit in three easy steps. Apply today and you’ll be feeling refreshed in no time.