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.

 

Introducing Dr. Cynthia Diehl!

Dr. Diehl started her career as a general surgeon and decided to specialize her training in plastic surgery at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Diehl is skilled in cosmetic and reconstructive facial and breast surgeries, along with body contouring procedures. She also provides non-surgical cosmetic treatments including BOTOX injections and fillers. Dr. Diehl is driven by the desire to better the lives of her patients.

Visit her at 2304 Wesvill Court, Suite 360 or at www.diehlplastics.com

2009 Team Eileen race winner!

This year’s Race for the Cure – Team Eileen winner is Lynn Taddeo!

Lynn’s prize is a $500 gift certificate for skincare and laser treatments at Aesthetics by Eileen. This fit and healthy runner hails from Montreal, Canada. What makes this even more of an accomplishment is that 5 years ago she weighed 260 lbs. On a waiting list for gastric bypass surgery – she was denied and forced to lose weight by diet and exercise alone. In the first 6 months she lost 50 pounds! Lynn is now running marathons and maintaining her weight by eating fresh fruit and veg and loads of protein. Congratulations Lynn!!

                            Eileen Slutsky and race winner, Lynn Taddeo

Sizzling Summer Specials

Wow! The effectiveness of Fraxel

After several years of studies and mounting evidence of the Fraxel® laser’s safety and effectiveness, the FDA has cleared this unique new laser to treat the following conditions:

Acne Scars

Traditional approaches to clearing the results of acne are not very effective, or typically harm healthy skin tissue along with the scarred area. The more effective procedures typically also necessitate long periods of recovery. Fraxel laser treatment was recently clearly for use in treating acne scars after studies demonstrated that the laser was much more successful than standard therapies at eliminating damaged tissue and promoting new collagen growth.

Brown Spots or Age Spots

Brown spots are the body’s means of protecting itself from sun damage by producing additional melanin. These blemishes can vary in color from deep yellow to black and can be visible on the body in areas like the face, shoulders, hands, arms or forehead.
In the past, brown spots were eliminated with cryotherapy, acid, bleaching, pulsed light or standard laser procedures. Generally, the treatments faded the spots but did not remove them completely. The FDA also recently clearly fraxel laser treatment for brown spots after studies demonstrated its effectiveness in their removal.

Melasma

Melasma is a skin condition that causes brown or tan discoloration on the forehead, cheeks, lips, nose or forearms because the body suddenly overproduces pigment. Standard treatments have included depigmenting agents, steroids, bleaches, pulsed acid facial peels and dermabrasion. Very often, these approaches do not work properly. Traditional laser treatments can also produce less-than-ideal results. The FDA cleared fraxel laser treatment for melasma. Studies have revealed the laser’s effectiveness for the condition.

Wrinkles around the Eyes

Many treatments are available for these wrinkles—otherwise known as “crow’s feet.” Among these are injectable fillers, acid peels, dermabrasion and traditional lasers. These techniques can achieve moderately successful results for many patients. The Fraxel laser has been FDA approved for the treatment of wrinkles around the eyes and has proven very competitive—if not more effective than—other remedies.

Aesthetics by Eileen and Davis Plastic Surgery have seen results time after time and are big fans of this treatment.  We are now offering a ‘Facial Post-Surgical Fraxel’ package to further enhance your results.  Give us a call to find out more!  (919) 785-1220