A cool laser is the latest weapon against stretch marks.  According to Beverly Hills expert, Dr. Simon Ourian, the Coolbeam laser is the most effective tool for diminishing the look of stretch marks.  The price for this privilege is between $300 to $1000 a pop, with women needing between three to six treatments to notice a difference.   Usually patients say it isn’t very painful but one does feel a stinging sensation.  “Patients typically liken it to the snapping of a rubber band,”  explain Dr. Ourian. Some patients prefer using a numbing cream while others are more macho and need no topical anesthetic.  The video below demonstrates how the Coolbeam works.

This may look like a bra from outer space but really it’s the latest in breast augmentation.  Have you ever wanted to take fat from your bum and put it in your breasts?  That’s now a reality!  According to Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, Suzanne Trott, who is a co-investigator in the clinical trials, the  procedure, which has been apparently garnering great success  could soon give the traditional boob job a little competition (if you want to go up one cut size without an implant).   The two-part procedure includes  traditional liposuction, followed by reverse-liposuction  “injections.”  But patients must prepare their breasts for the  procedure by wearing this futuristic bra apparatus, called the Brava  System, for a minimum of 3 weeks before, and several months after.    According to Trott, the success of the procedure is due to the bra and the more sophisticated surgical techniques.  In the past it was difficult to preserve the fat.  But these days by using things like stem cells they are able to keep the grafted fat alive and in place.

Call it the cosmetic dress rehearsal — a procedure where a physician shoots saline solution into a patient’s face rather than a real filler. According to Dr. Simon Ourian of Epione in Beverly Hills, during Awards Season, patients come in a few weeks before the Golden Globes or Oscars to preview how it might look and photograph.
Rather than putting in Restalyne or Juviderm (which would last several month), Dr. Simon Ourian injects the saline solution (which is absorbed within an hour) into one side of a patients face.  In the video below the patient was able to compare the before and after.

Beverly Hills dermatologist Stuart H. Kaplan, counts some of the biggest names in music and film as his clients. Recently he spoke with Beauty Undercover about the flood of fillers on the market and which work best.
Beauty Undercover:  Tell us, which fillers are most prevalent in the marketplace?
Dr.Kaplan:  There are so many fillers, and they each have their own advantages and disadvantages.  The three I use most often use:

1. Radiesse:  It contains almost double the amount of product per syringe than other brands.  It also lasts longer than most fillers.
2. Sculptra:  This is a volumizer.  While most fillers correct lines, Sculptra can fill the hollows of the cheeks, and can also be used to raise and strengthen cheekbones.
3. Juvederm:  This is a hyaluronic acid product, and has a very smooth consistency.  It is versatile, and can be use to fill the folds around the mouth, and plump lips as well.  (more…)