Pittsburgh Cosmetic Surgeon Publishes Advancements to Popular Facial Surgery in Leading Medical Journal
Pittsburgh, PA (ContentDesk) February 26, 2006 -- In a recent publication of The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery, Pittsburgh-based, board-certified cosmetic surgeon and developer of the QuickLift", Dominic A. Brandy, MD, describes two advancements to the minimally invasive outpatient procedure, giving patients longer-lasting results with enhanced aesthetic improvements.The QuickLift" is a revolutionary facial rejuvenation procedure that tightens sagging skin in the lower region of the face and offers patients significant improvement immediately following the surgery.
The most notable improvement for the patient is the addition of a submental tuck with undermining or liposuction of the neck and jowl.
This variation of the original QuickLift" procedure creates a smoother neckline, which complements the firmer jawline.
With the original QuickLift" procedure, we were performing a small submental tuck with undermining or liposuction of the neck and jowl so often that it has become a mainstay to the procedure, said Dr.
Brandy, founding medical director of The Skin Center Medical Spa.
This addition has a big impact on the final results.
It gives patients a smoother, younger looking neck and jowl, which is a nice improvement to the QuickLift. While the addition of the undermining or liposuction of the neck and jowl may enhance the patients youthful appearance, it is the encircling double purse-string plication technique, a firmly anchored small oval-shaped purse string encircled by a larger purse-string, that provides stronger support to the soft tissue while improving the aesthetics of the midface.
From the patients perspective this advancement may seem a bit technical and inconsequential, but from a physicians vantage point, the addition of the double purse-string plication has dramatically improved the strength of the QuickLift, while offering added improvement to the midface, said Dr. Brandy.
The final outcome is a longer-lasting result, with further rejuvenating effects for the patient.Having performed over 800 QuickLift" procedures since 2004, Dr. Brandy is a leader in minimally invasive facial rejuvenation and continues to develop innovative techniques to give patients a natural looking result with the least amount of downtime. Dominic Brandy, MD, is a board-certified cosmetic surgeon with 25 years experience performing various aesthetic procedures. Dr. Brandy is an instructor in the fellowship program at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicines Department of Dermatology and serves as medical director for The Skin Center Medical Spa with locations in Pittsburgh and Columbus, Ohio.
For more information about The Skin Center Medical Spa, contact 1 (800) 429-1151 or visit www.theskincentermd.com..
Look Good Feel Better's Workshop on Wheels
(NC)-For thousands of women living with cancer, managing the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment can be as challenging as the treatments themselves. Temporary hair loss (including eye brows and lashes), sensitive and discoloured skin, brittle and cracked nails and facial weight gain are only a few of the realities that will face an estimated 67,200 Canadian women this year.Since 1992, Look Good Feel Better has helped more than 350,000 Canadian women living with cancer to look good and feel better by teaching cosmetic techniques and hair alternatives to help manage the appearance-related side effects of cancer and its treatment. Free, two-hour workshops are offered at 65 hospitals and cancer-care facilities across Canada.In celebration of its tenth anniversary, the program, which is sponsored by the member companies of the Canadian Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, is traveling across the country with the Workshop on Wheels (WoW), a customized 48-foot trailer...
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Latest Autism Research To Be Presented At ASA Conference In Indianapolis: Oct 22-23
The Autism Society of America (ASA), the oldest and largest grassroots autism organization in the country, is co-hosting a two-day conference focusing on the latest findings in autism research on October 22-23 in Indianapolis, IN. The conference ? "Racing Toward Answers in Autism: Latest in Biomedical Research" ? features medical experts from leading institutions across the country who will present research on the possible causes of autism, including the roles genetics, environmental toxins, and immune issues, as well as research on treatment approaches, including biomedical treatments for the disorder. "Until recently, educational and other types of behavioral and psychosocial interventions have provided the majority of the treatment options," ASA Board Chairman Lee Grossman said. "Although it is still unclear exactly what causes autism, through the emergence of biomedical research and clinical interventions, we are finding many new exciting discoveries and potential answers.""The goal...
Latest Autism Research To Be Presented At ASA Conference In Indianapolis: Oct 22-23
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How You'll Look in 20 Years
Dr. Simon Ourian, MD, Chief researcher of the Epione Medical Center in Beverly Hills, California, is the first cosmetic surgeon in the country to use the 3D Modeller to show patients how they can be expected to age, and which cosmetic procedures will be most effective to treat problem areas.??The FaceGen Virtual Me really allows patients to visualize how they will age and what can be done to offset this natural process,?? says Dr. Ourian. ??I am able to put many of my patients at ease by showing them how their appearance will improve with various minor cosmetic procedures.??During a patient??s consultation, Dr. Ourian uses the Virtual Me, which combines expertise in computer vision, statistics, and computer graphics to create a amazingly realistic 3D image of a patient??s face.
Then he shows how gravity, sun damage and other environmental factors will age the face in future years. Based on this computer-generated consultation, Dr. Ourian will recommend various treatments such...
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Ariane Poole Cosmetics Launches Exclusively in Sephora
Ariane Poole is delighted to announce that her cosmetic range ? Ariane Poole, London - will be launched exclusively in Sephora's Bluewater Flagship store this November. "I am absolutely thrilled to be working with Sephora and am very much looking forward to what I am sure will be a partnership made in make-up heaven," states Ariane. One of the UK's most respected and best-known make-up artists, Ariane conceived the range two years ago and since then it has been receiving rave reviews from users and beauty press alike. She has a firm belief that, "with the right products and right advice, all women can look better and feel more confident," and her mission with the range is to "demystify make-up." The products are a reflection of her straightforward attitude and in perfect line with Sephora's core principles of "Freedom, Beauty and Pleasure." Ariane says of the range: "I wanted the make-up to be easy to use ? but also stylish, sexy and streamlined - so there is a central mix of easy to...
Ariane Poole Cosmetics Launches Exclusively in Sephora
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Take Years off Your Face without Surgery Lifetime Televison to Reveal Non-Surgical Makeover Secrets with Top Female Plastic Surgeon Dr. Christine Petti
(ContentDesk) August 19, 2004 -- Techniques for taking years off your face without going under the knife will be discussed by top female plastic surgeon Dr. Christine Petti on Lifetime network's "Speaking of Women's Health," Saturday August 21 at 11 a.m. PST.Advances in non-surgical techniques to beautify the face have made them the top choice among cosmetic procedures. Dr. Petti will present an expert inside view on when and how women should use the procedures that we've heard so much about including popular skin rejuvenation procedure IPL/FotoFacial, and injectables Botox and Restylane.
The truth about them may surprise you.In Lifetime's "Non-Surgical Makeover" segment, the program introduces a subject that wants to look younger, but doesn't want to go under the knife, as is the case with many people. She chooses a combination of non-surgical options and is thrilled with the results.
Hosts: Florence Henderson, Rachel Campos.Christine A. Petti, M.D., F.A.C.S. is one...
Cosmetic dentistry > Take Years off Your Face without Surgery Lifetime Televison to Reveal Non-Surgical Makeover Secrets with Top Female Plastic Surgeon Dr. Christine Petti