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LipoDissolve – A Comprehensive Approach To Non-Surgical Injection Fat Reduction

LIPODISSOLVE COMPREHENSIVE TREATMENT PROGRAM (IMS) The non-surgical removal of fat by injection is a three-step process. First, the injected chemical causes the adipocytes (fat cells) that it comes into contact with to release their lipids (fat) into the surrounding tissues. Secondly, the released fat (free fatty acids, FFA) is picked up by blood vessels Read More…

LipoDissolve – Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is LipoDissolve®? LipoDissolve® is a treatment utilizing a combination of naturally occurring compounds administered through a series of micro-injections for the purpose of subcutaneous fat reduction. LipoDissolve® injections reduce the size of localized fat deposits and cause skin retraction in body regions where treated. It is an excellent non-surgical alternative for those Read More…

Understanding The Basic Concepts of Lipodissolve Therapy

What is LipoDissolve? It is an injection technique that has been proven to provide dramatic body contouring results. It offers an office procedure than can be an alternative to liposuction surgery in the right patient. Who is a candidate for LipoDissolve? The ideal patient is someone who is at a good body weight but Read More…

Buccal Lipectomies – Beware of the Facial Nerve

THE BUCCAL FAD PAD IN FACIAL SURGERY In select patients, removal of the buccal fat pad (which lies immediately under the cheekbone and is about the size of a golfball in most patients) can help contour a fuller face. I have performed this procedure, in conjunction with liposuction of the neck andchin implants, many times Read More…

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…