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Thursday, September 27, 2012
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Hyperpigmentation aka "brown spots": the new wrinkle
Friday, August 24, 2012
New drug makes Botox effects last longer
Houston doctor develops zinc-based prescription drug
HOUSTON - An accidental medical discovery can make the effects of Botox last 30 percent longer, according to a Houston doctor.
Many people know Botox as a beauty enhancer that erases age lines and leaves the skin looking smooth and youthful. But for thousands of people, it is a sanity saving treatment for very real medical conditions.
Wesley Paulk said he could hardly drive, work or even see because of his severe eye spasms.
http://www.click2houston.com/news/New-drug-makes-Botox-effects-last-longer/-/1735978/15678970/-/o2o6saz/-/index.html
"I went with my eyes taped open. I took medical tape and taped my eyelids to my eyebrows," Paulk said. "They'd get to spasming so much and blinking that I couldn't control them, and they would shut and I couldn't open them."
Diagnosed with blepharo disease, Paulk has spent the past decade visiting Dr. Charles Soparkar, an ocular plastic surgeon and biochemist, for Botox treatments four times a year—but not anymore.
"I'd get it every two to three months now, with the new pull Zytase, I get it every five to six months."
After noticing some patients are not as receptive to the Botox, a resident suggested to Dr. Soparkar that it could be their diet, prompting him to look at the molecular level.
"All the Botulinum toxins are zinc dependent—metalloprotease—meaning they require zinc to work, meaning no zinc, they don't work," Soparkar said.
He said about 50 percent of the population is zinc deficient so he wondered what would happen if he "gave people zinc before their toxins."
He combined a high dose of zinc with a phytase enzyme and Zytase was born. The drug is taken four days before the Botox treatment is administered and on the day of the treatment. The new and very positive side-effect of getting zinc levels under control allows for Botox's effects to last longer, meaning fewer shots and less money spent.
"Ninety-two percent of people in our study an increase in our effect," Soparkar said.
It even worked for Karin Williams, who was just using Botox for a fresher look.
"Every four months was my routine, for eight years," Williams said. "I started taking the Zytase and noticed I could stretch it out to six months or eight months."
Soparkar said because the zinc is only taken right before the injections, you don't have to worry about getting too much of the chemical. Zytase is prescription only and some insurance companies are paying for it before medical Botox treatments.
New drug makes Botox effects last longer
News - Home http://www.click2houston.com/news/New-drug-makes-Botox-effects-last-longer/-/1735978/15678970/-/o2o6saz/-/index.html
HOUSTON - An accidental medical discovery can make the effects of Botox last 30 percent longer, according to a Houston doctor.
Many people know Botox as a beauty enhancer that erases age lines and leaves the skin looking smooth and youthful. But for thousands of people, it is a sanity saving treatment for very real medical conditions.
Wesley Paulk said he could hardly drive, work or even see because of his severe eye spasms.
http://www.click2houston.com/news/New-drug-makes-Botox-effects-last-longer/-/1735978/15678970/-/o2o6saz/-/index.html
"I went with my eyes taped open. I took medical tape and taped my eyelids to my eyebrows," Paulk said. "They'd get to spasming so much and blinking that I couldn't control them, and they would shut and I couldn't open them."
Diagnosed with blepharo disease, Paulk has spent the past decade visiting Dr. Charles Soparkar, an ocular plastic surgeon and biochemist, for Botox treatments four times a year—but not anymore.
"I'd get it every two to three months now, with the new pull Zytase, I get it every five to six months."
After noticing some patients are not as receptive to the Botox, a resident suggested to Dr. Soparkar that it could be their diet, prompting him to look at the molecular level.
"All the Botulinum toxins are zinc dependent—metalloprotease—meaning they require zinc to work, meaning no zinc, they don't work," Soparkar said.
He said about 50 percent of the population is zinc deficient so he wondered what would happen if he "gave people zinc before their toxins."
He combined a high dose of zinc with a phytase enzyme and Zytase was born. The drug is taken four days before the Botox treatment is administered and on the day of the treatment. The new and very positive side-effect of getting zinc levels under control allows for Botox's effects to last longer, meaning fewer shots and less money spent.
"Ninety-two percent of people in our study an increase in our effect," Soparkar said.
It even worked for Karin Williams, who was just using Botox for a fresher look.
"Every four months was my routine, for eight years," Williams said. "I started taking the Zytase and noticed I could stretch it out to six months or eight months."
Soparkar said because the zinc is only taken right before the injections, you don't have to worry about getting too much of the chemical. Zytase is prescription only and some insurance companies are paying for it before medical Botox treatments.
New drug makes Botox effects last longer
News - Home http://www.click2houston.com/news/New-drug-makes-Botox-effects-last-longer/-/1735978/15678970/-/o2o6saz/-/index.html
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Best Defence Against Wrinkles
If you don’t like the way your sunscreen smells or feels when applied, the chances are you aren’t going to wear it as often as you should. This is especially true on your face, which receives the most direct sunlight over time.
A sunscreen that clogs your pores and leaves your face feeling greasy is not something you are going to apply daily, and daily use is the key to getting the anti-aging benefits of sunscreen
TIZO® - Zinc Oxide & Titanium Dioxide #1 Rated Sunscreen Filters
TIZO® - Facial Mineral Fusion SPF 40
OBAGI Nu-Derm ® Sun Shield SPF 50-Paraben-Free
PRIORI®- Paraben-Free - Chemical Sunscreen-Free
for more information: info@everydayliving.com
http://www.lookgoodoptions.com/
Friday, February 24, 2012
Cosmetic Surgery & Wellness Expo 2012 -Free Wrinkle Injections
ARLINGTON, VA - JUNE 05: Recently laid off worker Lyn Talent receives a free Botox injection during an event called the "The Botox Bailout" where the first 50 recently laid-off workers could exchange their resumes for free Botox injections June 5, 2009 in Arlington, Virginia. The event, which took place in a Reveal store, also featured recruiters to help job seekers network, collect resumes and offer on-site interviews. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) Win McNamee / Getty Images
Cosmetic Surgery & Wellness Expo 2012
Where: Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr.
When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 25
Admission: Free
By Ina Paiva Cordle
icordle@MiamiHerald.com
Dozens of plastic surgeons, dermatologists and other health professionals will participate at a Cosmetic Surgery & Wellness Expo at the Miami Beach Convention Center on Saturday.
The free, one-day event is geared to help individuals find the right provider and treatment for their cosmetic surgery and wellness needs, said Dr. Adam Rubinstein, an Aventura-based board-certified plastic surgeon, who is organizing the expo.
“The whole purpose of the event is that it is really for public safety,” said Rubinstein, chief of the department of surgery at Jackson North Medical Center.
Each of the doctors has been vetted and is board-certified, he said.
“We’re doing the homework for the public,”
Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/02/20/2651667/before-you-nip-tuck-you-may-want.html#storylink=cpy
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Difference between Botox, Dysport and Xeomin.
http://www.wral.com/lifestyles/healthteam/video/10710326/#/vid10710326
Dr. Woodward explains Botox and its alternatives
Dr. Julie Woodward, an oculo-facial surgeon at Duke University Hospital, explains the difference between Botox, Dysport and Xeomin.
Dr. Woodward explains Botox and its alternatives
Dr. Julie Woodward, an oculo-facial surgeon at Duke University Hospital, explains the difference between Botox, Dysport and Xeomin.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Nip-tuck trends that will be hot this year
Nip-tuck trends that will be hot this year
Cosmetic filler injections will continue to get better and cheaper. There are two types of cosmetic injectables: neurotoxins and fillers. Neurotoxins, like Botox, weaken muscles that cause wrinkles, such as crow’s feet. Fillers, like Restylane, literally ‘fill-in’ deeper wrinkles of the face or plump the lips. Ten years ago, collagen was the only filler available. Unfortunately, it lasted only 2 to 4 months and was extremely expensive. Today’s fillers are cheaper, have greater longevity, and come in many different types. Juvederm Voluma is one of the new fillers poised to gain FDA approval in 2012. This treatment adds fullness to the face and can even enhance a weak chin.
More and more Botox competitors will hit the market, but real Botox will remain the juggernaut. Botox is the most popular plastic surgery procedure of all time, with over 5 million treatments performed last year. Up until a few months ago, Dysport™ was the only true Botox alternative available. Although a great product, it hasn't caught on as much as some plastic surgeons expected. 2011 brought the FDA approval of Xeomin®, another Botox competitor, although its advantages to Botox remain under debate. The next big neurotoxin staged to hit the market, PureTox®, may be available in 2012.
Cosmetic filler injections will continue to get better and cheaper. There are two types of cosmetic injectables: neurotoxins and fillers. Neurotoxins, like Botox, weaken muscles that cause wrinkles, such as crow’s feet. Fillers, like Restylane, literally ‘fill-in’ deeper wrinkles of the face or plump the lips. Ten years ago, collagen was the only filler available. Unfortunately, it lasted only 2 to 4 months and was extremely expensive. Today’s fillers are cheaper, have greater longevity, and come in many different types. Juvederm Voluma is one of the new fillers poised to gain FDA approval in 2012. This treatment adds fullness to the face and can even enhance a weak chin.
More and more Botox competitors will hit the market, but real Botox will remain the juggernaut. Botox is the most popular plastic surgery procedure of all time, with over 5 million treatments performed last year. Up until a few months ago, Dysport™ was the only true Botox alternative available. Although a great product, it hasn't caught on as much as some plastic surgeons expected. 2011 brought the FDA approval of Xeomin®, another Botox competitor, although its advantages to Botox remain under debate. The next big neurotoxin staged to hit the market, PureTox®, may be available in 2012.
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