Our latest press release on Ultherapy

NEW YORK , Jan. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ –  William Greenberg M.D ., founder and medical director of Skin Thera P, located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan , has added Ultherapy® – a non-invasive face-lift procedure to the spa’s array of state-of-the-art cosmetic procedures. Skin Thera P is helping patients live up to their full beauty potential by providing a safer and less expensive alternative to the modern day surgical face-lift. Ultherapy has been featured on Dr. Oz, The Rachael Ray Show and even in the hottest magazines on “How to look 10 years younger in less than 30 minutes.”

Ultherapy delivers dramatic results without the risk of scarring or infection by using ultrasound to safely firm, tighten, and lift skin tissue without disrupting the surface of the skin. Friends and family will be baffled by the new vibrant look patients develop directly after the procedure, which takes years off of your skin’s appearance. The one hour procedure has no downtime, and one can select to treat only targeted areas such as the neck or eyes or treat the entire face and neck.

“We offer our patients a truly unique experience by providing leading technologies in a relaxing environment,” said Dr. Greenberg. “Skin Thera P’s environment promotes a feeling of well-being which enhances the inner and outer glow of our client’s beauty.”

How The Ultrasound Imaging Works

Ultrasound imaging (used in sonography and physical therapy) visually maps the deepest layer of skin (where a surgical face-lift targets), allowing for precise and targeted skin tightening thermal energy to be delivered where new collagen production can be most beneficial. The focused ultrasound energy targets sagging areas non-invasively and selectively by bypassing the upper dermal layers and heating the deepest level of underlying connective tissues, causing it to react by continuously producing more collagen for a more natural looking face-lift.

The Results

Patients enjoy some initial immediate effects such as added volume to the skin’s surface and reduction in appearance of fine lines. However, the ultimate overall benefits of this non-surgical face-lift will appear in a period of 2 to 4 months as the continuous production of new collagen generates long lasting skin firming effects.

With over 25+ years of experience in practice and allied medical fields, Dr. Greenberg has become renowned in facial aesthetics in New York , and has been acknowledged for helping his patients look and feel their youngest. He has been featured in Time Out New York, The Today Show, Manhattan Bride, Channel 11 News, CNBC.com, New York Magazine and more.

For more information about Ultherapy, visit our website at http://www.ultherapy-newyork.com.  Or call (212) 253-7138 for your free consultation.

What is JUVÉDERM^® XC?

Click play to hear Dr. Sweis talk about what JUVÉDERM^® XC is and where it can help smooth away facial wrinkles and folds. Patients and doctors are having a better experience with JUVÉDERM^® XC…find out why!

JUVÉDERM^® XC is the smooth gel filler that your doctor uses to instantly smooth away wrinkles around your mouth and nose. With just one treatment, you’ll get smooth and natural-looking results that last up to a year.^†

JUVÉDERM^® XC is manufactured using HYLACROSS^™ technology, creating a smooth-consistency gel. It is infused with lidocaine to improve comfort during treatment. With JUVÉDERM^® XC you get the smooth results you expect, with the improved comfort you want.^Ω.

Everyone will notice, but no one will know.

Where Does It Work?

Everyone’s skin ages differently and JUVÉDERM^® XC may be used to rejuvenate multiple problem areas.^* From smile lines to vertical lip lines, you can smooth away unwanted wrinkles and restore natural contours.

Juvederm NY appointments now available!

The Restylane family of products includes Restylane, Restylane-L, Perlane, and Perlane-L. These products can be used individually to add volume and fullness to the skin to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as the lines from your nose to the corners of your mouth (nasolabial folds). Ask your healthcare professional which is right for you.

Important Safety Considerations for the Restylane Family of Products
Products in the Restylane family should not be used by people with previous bad allergies, particularly to certain microorganisms known as gram-positive bacteria, or by people with previous bad allergies to drugs who have required in-hospital treatment. These products should not be used by people with bleeding disorders. Injections should not be made anywhere except the skin or just under the skin. Restylane-L and Perlane-L should not be used by people with a known allergy to lidocaine.

Use of products in the Restylane family at the site of skin sores, pimples, rashes, hives, cysts, or infection should be postponed until healing is complete. Use of the products in these instances could delay healing or make your skin problems worse. After your treatment, you might have some swelling, redness, pain, bruising, and tenderness. This will normally last less than seven days. In rare circumstances, the doctor may inject into a blood vessel, which can damage the skin. Although rare, red or swollen small bumps may occur. If you have had facial cold sores before, an injection can cause another outbreak. To avoid bruising and bleeding, you should not use the products if you have recently used drugs that thin your blood or prevent clotting. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or under 18 years of age, you should not use products in the Restylane family.

For your New York Restylane appointment, please contact us!

I am excited to be able to offer a ground-breaking technology just cleared by the  U.S. Food and Drug Administration for non-invasive reduction of fat.  Developed by Zeltiq™, CoolSculpting™ uses a patented cooling technology to reduce fat in areas that don’t respond to diet and exercise.  These areas include love handles, stomach,  flank, and back bulges.

CoolSculpting™  is a totally different approach to fat reduction that can offers great results without surgery, anesthesia, or pain.  This is an ideal procedure for otherwise healthy people who are fit, but continue to have fatty areas on their body that bother them.   After having CoolSculpting™ performed you can immediately resume your normal activities, including work and exercise.

I have  not adopted many technologies in the past couple of years that claimed to reduce fat, simply because I didn’t believe that they would work.  After significant research of this new technology, I was very impressed with the clinical research and overall patient results.

Unlike most other devices (lasers, radio frequency, etc.), CoolSculpting™ utilizes a patented method called Cryolipolysis™ (the use of precisely controlled cooling to remove fat) that is designed to only kill fat cells.  During the procedure an applicator is used that delivers a controlled amount of cooling at temperatures just above freezing.  The treatment, directly targets the underlying fat, leaving the skin surface and other tissue unaffected.  The cooled fat cells begin a process called “apoptosis” (natural cell death) and gradually begin to shrink and disappear.

Patients can see results as early as three weeks following a treatment, with the most dramatic results occurring within two to four months following the procedure.  Each CoolSculpting™ procedure on average can result in a 20% reduction of fat in the treated area.  Over 8000 patients have been treated worldwide.

I want to emphasize that it is important to realize that CoolSculpting™ not be used for overall weight loss or for more pronounced fat removal that would be better suited for liposuction or surgery.  This technology makes permanent fat reduction much more accessible to women and men, allowing them to safely and more easily achieve the optimal body shape they desire.   This is clearly the next major breakthrough in non-invasive fat removal and clearly a major advance for cosmetic medicine.

I wanted to bring to everyone’s attention that Botox has officially been approved by the FDA to treat chronic migraine headaches.  Many patients have told me that they felt their migraine headaches improved after having cosmetic Botox administered.  This now validates that their observations were  correct and that Botox can now be used to treat migraines.  The number of units used is much greater than for cosmetic purposes and injected into several areas.  Some of these areas do include areas injected for cosmetic purposes!  Excerpts from the official press release can be found below, as well as a link to the press release.  Skin Thera P will be offering patients that have been previously diagnosed with migraines the ability to have this treatment done at the spa.

Allergan, Inc. announced the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved BOTOX(R) (onabotulinumtoxinA) for the prophylactic (preventive) treatment of headaches in adults with Chronic Migraine,  a distinct and severe neurological disorder characterized by patients who have a history of migraine and suffer from headaches on 15 or more days per month with headaches lasting four hours a day or longer.  BOTOX(R) is the first clinically studied prophylactic treatment to be approved by the FDA specifically for this debilitated patient population. When injected at labeled doses and in the recommended locations in the head and neck, BOTOX(R) is expected to produce results lasting up to three months depending on the individual patient.

It is estimated that Chronic Migraine impacts approximately 3.2 million* Americans, and can leave sufferers in pain for at least half of every month. The World Health Organization (WHO) ranks migraine as the 19^th most disabling disease and notes that a day lived with severe migraine can be more disabling than blindness, paraplegia, angina (after walking 50 meters) or rheumatoid arthritis.  Although Chronic Migraine occurs in both men and women, women are three times more likely than men to suffer from migraines.  Sufferers often experience depression and anxiety as part of the condition.  Chronic Migraine also can be influenced by life stress, sleep habits, diet and overuse of acute medications that relieve pain associated with symptoms of headache.

It is estimated that approximately 80 percent of those who meet the definition of Chronic Migraine have not received an accurate diagnosis and, as a result, may be unaware of their treatment options. This may be due to mischaracterization of Chronic Migraine as a less severe headache disorder.⁸

“Patients who think they may have Chronic Migraine should seek advice from a medical specialist, such as a neurologist, headache or pain physician, who is qualified to evaluate, diagnose and properly manage this condition and see if BOTOX(R) treatment is right for them,” said Sheena K. Aurora, M.D., Director, Swedish Headache Center, Seattle, Washington. “Effective management of the Chronic Migraine patient requires an analysis of headache type, triggers, co-morbidities and current medications to develop an appropriate treatment plan. The FDA approval of BOTOX(R) offers a new, clinically evaluated and proven option to help Chronic Migraine sufferers reduce the number of hours and days they suffer from headache for up to three months per treatment.”

When treating Chronic Migraine, qualified medical specialists administer 31 injections of BOTOX(R) neurotoxin into seven specific head and neck sites for a total of 155U per treatment session.

Excerpts from Allergan’s Press Release from October 15th, 2010

Full press release can be found at http://agn.client.shareholder.com/releasedetail.cfm?releaseID=519251

At Skin Thera P™ New York all clients are offered a complimentary consultation and trial to experience laser hair removal first hand. All staff at Skin Thera P™ NY that performs laser hair removal are trained and licensed to operate this machine. Patients experience significant hair loss even after their first treatment without any of the side effects associated with laser hair removal.

Permanent hair removal with laser technology should to be carefully considered in regards to where and who does the procedure in order to prevent burns or other deformities. There are many cases where people have been scalded due to negligible persons who performed the laser procedure. Many medical spas say they have a doctor, but clients never see them.

Come in today to see if laser hair removal is right for you!

What Is BOTOX® Cosmetic?

BOTOX® Cosmetic is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used to improve the look of moderate-to-severe frown lines between the brows in people 18 to 65 years of age for a short period of time (temporary).

BOTOX® Cosmetic is administered by Dr. Greenberg as a simple, nonsurgical treatment that is injected directly into the muscles between the brows. It works by blocking nerve impulses to the injected muscles. This reduces muscle activity that causes moderate to severe lines to form between the brows.

To learn more about Botox NY visit our webpage

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Dysport™ represents the first new botulinum toxin type A treatment option in eight years to reach the U.S. market place

Brisbane (CA, United States), 29 October 2009 — The US-affiliate of Ipsen (Euronext: FR0010259150; IPN), an innovation-driven global specialty pharmaceutical group, today announced that Dysport™ is now available in the United States for the treatment of cervical dystonia in adults.

Dysport™ complements the range of Ipsen’s drugs already available in North America, both in endocrinology with Somatuline^® Depot and Increlex^®, and in neurology, with Apokyn^®.

“With the launch of Dysport™, physicians have an important treatment option for their patients suffering from cervical dystonia,” said Matthew Brodsky, M.D., assistant professor of neurology and director of the Neurotoxin Injection Program of the Movement Disorders Program and Parkinson Center of Oregon Health & Science University. “Data from two large clinical studies, support the safety and efficacy of using Dysport™ to manage the severity of neck pain and abnormal head position often associated with cervical dystonia,” said Dr. Brodsky, who served as a clinical investigator in the first U.S. pivotal study of Dysport™.

“Ipsen is committed to working with the dystonia community, including both patients and physicians, to ensure that people have appropriate access to Dysport™ and to provide comprehensive education about the potential benefits and side effects of Dysport™ for the treatment of cervical dystonia” said Jean P. Hubble, M.D., vice president of Medical Affairs, Neurology, at Ipsen’s U.S. affiliate.

About Dysport™ (abobotulinumtoxinA)
Dysport™ (abobotulinumtoxinA) inhibits release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine from peripheral cholinergic nerve endings, which reduces muscular spasm. The active ingredient in Dysport™ is a botulinum toxin type A, which acts at the level of the neuromuscular junction in the targeted muscle. Dysport™ inhibits release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine from peripheral cholinergic nerve endings, which reduces muscular spasm. Used in patient care in the United Kingdom since 1991, Dysport™ has marketing authorizations in 75 countries (as of 31 December 2008) for multiple therapeutic uses. Patient exposure is estimated to be above two million single treatment cycles, representing more than 840,000 patient years of treatment.

Dysport™ was approved by the Food and Drug Administration on 29 April 2009 for two separate indications, the treatment of cervical dystonia to reduce the severity of abnormal head position and neck pain in both toxin-naive and previously treated patients, and the temporary improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe glabellar lines in adults younger than 65 years of age. Ipsen will market DYSPORT™ in the United States for the therapeutic indication (cervical dystonia), while Medicis already markets DYSPORT™ in the U.S. for the aesthetic indication (glabellar lines).

To help streamline access to NY Dysport™, Ipsen has developed a comprehensive reimbursement program that provides comprehensive access and support for U.S. patients and healthcare providers. The program, called PACE (Patient Access, Care and Education), offers a customer service call center (888-525-2423) to assist people seeking information about Dysport™. Please visit our New York Dysport page for more details

There has been some press surrounding whether powdered sunscreens pose any health risk.  If the particle is way to small then possibly.  The powder sunscreens by Colorescience that we sell DO NOT pose any health risks as the particle sizes in the products are larger than 100 nanometers, which is the size that our nasal system can filter.

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Particle Size and Inhalation Issues with Sunforgettble

zinc oxide was first used in 1666 and has been used for over 300 years  with no problems whatsoever reported. There is no evidence whatsoever of any penetration. It is the only chemical that has three FDA Monographs: Suncreen, Diaper rash, Antimicrobial/Antifungal!

It is non-comedogenic.

Colorescience Zinc Oxide is 120nanometers and is coated with silicone so it is actually 140 nanometers.

Colorescience Micronized Titanium Dioxide is coated with dimethicone and is 90 nanometers uncoated to 110 nanometers coated.

Particle sizes less than 60 nanometers are pushing the envelope and could possibly be absorbed into the skin and also be comedogenic.  The particle sizes we are using are safe.

The nasal system will filter anything above 100 nanometers.

Silicone coated particles significantly reduce the dust level.

There could be problems breathing the dust vapor from zinc metal, not from zinc oxide.

Don’t Let Excessive Sweating Ruin Your Summer Fun! Stay Sweat-Free this Summer!!!

You can control underarm wetness with Botox. Results can last Up to 9 Months!

Hyperhydrosis Treatment

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