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Medical Skin Care – A Comprehensive Plan

Total Skin Rejuvenation (TSR) Program Welcome to OLOGY’s extraordinary anti-aging skin care approach. This program has been developed as a collaboration between myself and aestheticians to bring the best of medical science and skin care together to create a comprehensive and effective skin treatment program, Total Skin Rejuvenation. This program offers the most advanced laser Read More…

Chin Augmentation by Osteotomy (Sliding Genioplasty)

CHIN ADVANCEMENT THROUGH OSTEOTOMIES: WATCH OUT FOR THE MENTAL NERVE Using cross-sectional anatomic studies of the bony course of the inferior alveolar nerve, significant insight to the execution of osteotomies of the mandibular symphysis (chin) can be obtained. The relatively simple horizontal osteotomy of the anterior mandible (chin) is a very versatile technique for Read More…

Laser Hair Removal – Understanding How It Works

THE Eppley Lifestyle Spa APPROACH TO LASER HAIR REMOVAL The fundamentals of our treatment program is based on scientific evidence and research on the nature of the hair growth cycle. 1) HAIR GROWTH CYCLES Growth Phase ANAGEN Active hair growth phase. It is during this stage that the hair follicle is directly connected to the Read More…

Visia Complexion Analysis – The First Step in Medical Skin Care

VISIA – A unique complexion profile and the first step to skin health and vitality Your complexion is the window through which your image is projected to the world – and now VISIA Complexion Analysis provides the information necessary to truly individualize facial rejuvenation and skin care regimens to match your unique complexion profile. A Read More…

Microdermabrasion – How Does It Work?

Microdermabrasion, which is commonly known as the lunch time peel, was first introduced in Europe in 1986. It has been used in the United States since about 1995 as a non-invasive alternative to chemical peels. The rapid growth in popularity has been due to a high level of patient acceptance with essentially no discomfort Read More…

Arnica and Plastic Surgery

Reduce Bruising after Surgery! Used for centuries in Europe to treat swelling, soreness, and bruising, Arnica Montana (extract of the dried root and flower of the arnica plant and also known as leopard’s bane) can be used either by tablet or applied as a topical gel. I particularly like its oral form and have all Read More…

Anatomy of the Skin – Understanding Why We Wrinkle

Anatomy of the Skin The epidermis is the most superficial layer of the skin and provides the first barrier or protection from the invasion of foreign substances into the body. The principle cell of the epidermis is called a keratinocyte. The epidermis is subdivided into five layers or strata, the stratum germinativum (SG), the stratum Read More…

Acne – What Causes It and How To Treat It

Acne is a skin condition which has plugged pores (blackheads and whiteheads), inflamed pimples (pustules), and deeper lumps (nodules). Acne occurs on the face, as well as the neck, chest, back, shoulders, and upper arms. Although most teenagers get some form of acne, adults in their 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, or even older, can develop Read More…

Liquid Facelifts – For the Younger Patient

Injectable Botox and Fillers Together The combination of Botox (muscle relaxer) and injectable fillers (plumping agents) may produce an effect that is greater than the use of injectable fillers alone. By reducing muscle contraction, Botox helps slow down the breakdown of the filler due to less movement in the area that has been filled. However, Read More…

Midace Rejuvenation – Implants vs Lift

One of the most overlooked areas of facial aging is that of the cheek region. Most think of facial aging in the neck, jowls, or eyes, and while these certainly exist, the midfacial cheek region often sags as well. In those patients with weak cheekbones and a flatter face, the cheek tissue can especially sag Read More…