Skin Speaks Blog

One year ago, Indiana surgeon Mark Hamilton had doubts about the quality of the dermal filler ArteFill.  Now, according to a story by the local Indianapolis CBS news affiliate, Hamilton has renewed confidence in the product and has begun using it in his practice.

ArteFill is manufactured with bovine collagen (from a cow) and very small spheres, also known as “microspheres”, made of special plastic.  These ingredients are supposed to give ArteFill a superior chemical structure, making it last much longer than other fillers.  In some cases, the effects of ArteFill can last as long as 5 years.

The problems Dr. Hamilton observed last year were related to consistency.  He was concerned about a certain irregularity in the micro-spheres and some loose particles present in the product.  To prevent any possibility of an adverse patient reaction, he chose to recommend other fillers to his patients.

Fast forward to 2008 and the doc says that the latest version of ArteFill on the American market is here and contains none of the observable inconsistency he once observed.  The new ArteFill is very uniform and the likelihood of finding loose particles has been reduced substantially.  Dr. Hamilton now administers the drug in his practice on a regular basis.

With ArteFill’s long lasting effect and comparable safety profile, it should rest high on the list of considerations for those interested in volumizing and rejuvenating their skin with the help of a dermal filler.

It’s the 20th anniversary of Advancements in Dermatology this fall and we’ll be celebrating with all of you!

Join us at the Westin Galleria Edina on Thursday, October 23 from 6-9 pm. Park for free in the Galleria ramp or valet.

Address:
3201 Galleria
Edina, MN 55435

Man of the Hour (and the past 20 years): Dr. Patrick S. Carney

Catered by McCormick and Schmick’s
Hosted by Staci Matthews from KS95

Highlights:

• 7:00 pm toast to Dr. Carney

• Balloon bust for Free Botox

• Get your ‘juv on! With Juvederm: ‘70’s, ‘80’s and Today “Dance Contest” for free Juvederm and Evolence

• Collagen is Back! Evolence for natural, beautiful, longer lasting results.

• 20% off all services and products purchased at event

• Greater savings of 30% on multiple product purchases for cash and carry

In the July/August issue of Women’s Health, REVALÉSKIN‚Ñ¢ Night Cream was chosen as the best new product in the facial skin care category!

The article noted that CoffeeBerry® extract is the secret behind the popular skin care line and that research shows it’s one of the most powerful antioxidants to date.

We’ve got the hottest products from RevaleSkin here at the medical spa in Burnsville. Give us a call for more information!

Inc.’s editor says, “if you want to find out which companies are going to change the world, look at the Inc. 500.”  It seems they are poised to take even more control of the market this year when Reliant merges with Thermage Inc., a company that offers different skin rejuvenation technology.

Reliant Tech, maker of Fraxel laser systems ranked 157th on Inc. Magazine’s list of fastest growing companies.  In the list of health industry companies, Reliant ranked 8th.  Their laser treatments are designed to tighten, resurface and rejuvenate skin.

Fraxel lasers have become the standard in the non-invasive cosmetics market.  Sales have increased almost 1500 percent in the past three years, allowing them to fund more research and development.  In the magazine’s profile of Reliant Tech, one noteworthy attribute was cited – 16 percent of sales went to R&D this year; twice the industry average.

The magazine also explained the innovative technology that has helped grow Reliant into a successful American company; “the unique fractional technology creates millions of micro lesions on the face, leaving the surrounding tissue unaffected and allowing the skin to heal much faster than if the entire face were treated at once.”

Skin Speaks offers both Thermage for skin tightening and Fraxel laser resurfacing at our Burnsville medical spa.