Regular users of Botox can potentially spread apart their treatments and save some money. After two years of treatment at recommended intervals, the frequency of Botox treatments can be cut by half. That's the finding from a study done at the Oregon Health & Science University.

"After two years of treatment at recommended intervals, patients can potentially cut the frequency, and thus the cost, of their Botox® treatments by half," said Roger A. Dailey, M.D., F.A.C.S., professor and Lester Jones Endowed Chair of oculofacial plastic surgery in the OHSU School of Medicine. The results of Dailey's work were presented at a meeting of American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon on April 24 in Washington, D.C.

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The Zerona laser is the first non-invasive body contouring procedure to effectively remove excess fat. The low-level laser works by causing stored fat to be released from fat cells. Treatment involves an average of six sessions over a two week period. Patients lie on a table for 40 minutes (20 minutes front and 20 minutes back), while the laser does its job. The average result has been 3 to 9 inches lost from waists, hips and thighs with the six sessions.

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PinPointe USA, Inc.,has announced that it's PinPointe FootLaser technology is now available in Australia. The laser kills toenail fungus infections which can be traditionally very difficult to remove. It works by passing laser light through the toenail without causing damage to the nail or the surrounding skin. The first Australian podiatrist to offer the treatment is Paul W. Bours at the Institute of Surgical Podiatry in Sydney, Australia. Overseas the treatment costs between $1000 - $1200 US dollars depending on the provider.

Clinical studies have shown that the PinPointe FootLaser clears the fungal infection for most people after a single treatment. At the time of the procedure, the toenail will not become instantly clear as the old damaged nail needs to grow out. The treatment takes around 30 minutes and there is little or no discomfort.

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The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery has reported that more than 17 million cosmetic surgery procedures were performed in the US in 2009 which far surpasses any number that has been previously been reported. This is the first nationwide survey of its kind done by the AACS. In addition to the annual polling of its own members, the AACS also surveyed random physicians across the country to find out who is performing cosmetic surgery procedures.

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Until recently, laser hair removal has been limited to salons and spas. But now in 2010 the FDA has cleared a laser hair removal system that can be used at home.

This new system delivers lasting, hair-free results just like the professionals provide where you'd normally pay multiples more. It comes with five enhanced comfort settings to make each treatment more effective than the last. This is because the less hair you have the hotter you can have the laser setting.

The system includes the TRIA Laser hair removal device, skin sensor, and instructions for use. After charging the system, you have to activate it by either calling a phone number or over the internet. This only has to be done once and the device won't turn on until this step has been completed.

First, you'll need to ensure your skin is light enough to be treated. The skin sensor will turn green if your skin tone is in range. If it turns red, your skin is too dark and you can’t use it. Tria can't be used with darker skin because of the possibility of getting burned, scarred or blistered.

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BodyTite is a device made by Invasix. It uses a patented radiofrequency assisted liposuction (RFAL™) technology to contour the body as well as contract the skin. There are other types of laser assisted lipo machines on the market but this removes the hot liquefied adipose tissue immediately, as well as tightening the skin in a one-step procedure that is 4x faster than others.

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In the U.S., Juvéderm™ injectable gel is indicated for injection into the mid to deep dermis for correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds such as nasolabial folds.

The key ingredient of Juvéderm is hyaluronic acid which is a naturally occurring, biodegradable complex sugar found in the human body and in all living animals. Among other things, hyaluronic acid hydrates the skin and adds volume, contributing to the overall appearance of the skin.

As we age, the ability of cells to produce hyaluronic acid diminishes, often resulting in facial wrinkles and folds as the skin loses volume. Juvéderm is administered in small doses by intradermal injection directly into wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds, temporarily filling and augmenting the treated area.

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In the entire branch of dentistry having a Dental Implant is the most difficult form of dental surgery. It is generally carried out only by an orthodontist who holds a MDS degree (Master of dental surgery).

Dental Implant is a procedure of implanting an artificial tooth into the gums. The implant is a permanent solution for teeth loss and is considered as an advanced dental cosmetic treatment. There was a time when Dental Implants were considered as an exceptionally risky procedure but today the situation has changed. Nowadays, different advanced technologies are deployed for different forms of dental treatments and orthodontic procedures. This has invariably increased the quality of treatment and has provided for guaranteed and quicker results. Nevertheless, these procedures have become highly expensive compared to the olden times. A new age Dental Implant is more durable and more secure. With the high level of success rates exhibited by this complex procedure more and more people are opting for dental implants in order to fix their missing, chipped or broken dentures.

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Non-invasive body sculpting may soon be the next big thing in body contouring. Traditionally, plastic surgeons rely on variations of liposuction procedures to treat problematic fat tissue. Ultrasound body sculpting is not yet FDA approved in the US, but this non-invasive technology may soon be at their disposal.

The UltraShape aims to achieve targeted reduction of fat tissue by focusing ultrasound energy that causes permanent disruption of fat cells without damage to the epidermis, dermis or underlying tissues and organs.

Read more: UltraShape - Focused Ultrasound Body Contouring

Silk'n is an over-the-counter device with FDA cleared indications for removal of unwanted hair. The device utilizes the highly sophisticated and new Home Pulsed Light technology based on a synergetic combination of different energy types. The efficacy is comparable to a professional laser, with low optical energy to ensure safety. The safety sensor built-in ensures only appropriate skin types use Silk'n. Hair reduction results after two to four sessions are comparable to existing light technologies used by physicians.

The Silk'n SensEpil is a light-based, long-term laser hair removal device enabling full leg treatments in less than 30 minutes.

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