Before I got into the medical cosmetic world, I was dealing with aging skin myself. I didn't feel old inside but I had that typical British fair skin that had been exposed to too much sun and wind -- lots of sun damage, wrinkles, sagging skin, heavy eyelids, redness, zits, you name it.My mother is a [...]
They penetrate glass. They penetrate clouds. Their power is the same on a dull winter day and the sunniest summer day. They damage your skin, leading to aging and skin cancer.What are they? UVA rays.Ultraviolet raysUltraviolet (UV) light is divided into UVA, UVB and UVC. For years, our attention has been focused on UVB, the cause [...]
More and more, men and women are choosing to permanently stop hair growth. For some, it is an esthetic decision, for others, particularly athletes, it is all about enhancing performance and increasing comfort.The good news is that the technology for permanent hair reduction has gotten safer, more effective and a lot more comfortable in recent years. [...]
In the last couple of years, I have been lucky enough to go from looking older than my actual age to looking younger, a lot younger. I'm 44 (and happy to be this age!). In the last few weeks, I have had people thinking that I was 30 or 31.I remember well what it was like [...]
What is in Lipodissolve?Lipodissolve contains phosphatidylcholine (PC) and a bile salt (deoxycholate or DC) plus a combination of the B vitamins and vasodilator. Each component has been studied and shown to improve the results of the injections.How much can be achieved with 1 treatment?A single treatment has a maximum dose of 2.5 grams of PC. This [...]
One of the treatments that I think works well is Lipodissolve. I have looked at the scientific evidence and attended a couple of training courses and been impressed. Someone sent me a link to an article in the LA Times that is pretty skeptical about Lipodissolve so let's discuss what the article says.First, let me summarize [...]
My name is Dr. Rose Jeans and I'm a medical doctor in Burlington, Ontario. I'm setting up this blog to provide a forum to discuss medical cosmetic treatments.A couple of years ago, I was sliding into middle age and really looking my age, if not older. I was busy with my work, which included working in [...]