Now More Than Ever, Helping Patients Reach Their Goals Can Help You Reach Yours

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) November 13, 2011

Cosmetic procedures such as whitening don?t always enjoy the most stellar reputation in the dental industry. Many people?and this includes many practice owners?conjure images of wealthy Hollywood elites or spoiled housewives types when you mention cosmetic whitening. Hopefully you don?t share in this mindset. Because in reality, cosmetic whitening is one of the most simple, most cost effective and most dramatic ways you can help improve the lives of your patients. And in doing so, it can help you reach many of the practice growth goals you?ve established for yourself.

?Just as braces have become a symbol of status among today?s youth, white, healthy looking teeth convey a similar standing among the adult population,? says Brad Stevens of Atlanta based Whiter Image. ?Research bears this out. A survey by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) reveals that 99.7% of the adult population believe a smile is ?an important social asset.? We couldn?t agree more. This is why we believe that any successful whitening products must be effective and affordable.?

Digging a little deeper reveals tangible reasons why smiles matter.

According to research from Reuters and the Washington Post, more than one billion dollars were spent on online dating in 2010. Which in-and-of itself is impressive. But when you couple that with AACD research that shows that 96% of adults believe an attractive smile makes a person more appealing to members of the opposite sex, it offers you a glimpse of what could be.

?People are willing to pay to find companionship, and one of the most universally agreed upon indicators of beauty and attractiveness is the smile. Cosmetic whitening presents you with the opportunity to help your patients improve their odds in what has become a billion dollar bazaar of online love. And remember, this is only the online component to dating. Dating or not, everyone enjoys the benefits of a beautiful smile,? said Stevens.

While helping people find their perfect match is an obvious benefit to teeth whitening, there is another, more pragmatic benefit people can gain from whitening.

?The AACD study also revealed that 74% of adults feel an unattractive smile can hurt a person?s chances for career success,? said Stevens. ?At a time when so many Americans are switching careers, job hunting or even looking to reenter the job market, it?s obvious that the practice that offers an affordable and easy whitening option has the opportunity to not only better serve their patient base, but help empower people with a genuine sense of confidence. In such a competitive job market, this self-assurance can mean a world of difference.?

Whiter Image is best known for their duo of portable whitening products. The Chic-Flic Teeth Whitening & Lip Gloss Plumper Pen, an on-the-go solution that delivers a premium strength whitening formula with anywhere convenience, and the Whiter Image Teeth Whitening Pen is a unisex offering that delivers a proprietary teeth whitening formulation designed to meet the needs to the on-the-run consumer.

?Whether they?re tucked away for a first date, or packed in your briefcase for a pre-interview whitening, both of these products deliver a whitening procedure that will help people look better and feel more confident,? added Stevens. ?And in doing so, they can help a practice feel great about the service they?re providing for their patient while growing their bottom line.?

Whiter Image is a leader in the teeth whitening industry. They distribute whitening systems and retail products to dental practices both domestic and internationally. The company has a reputation for outstanding results, affordable products and unsurpassed customer support. You can view their complete line at http://www.whiterimagedental.com.

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Now a Less Invasive Surgical Option for Gynecomastia Patients, Presented by Dr. Miguel Delgado

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) September 13, 2011

The "Light Pull-Through Procedure" for reduction of the gynecomastia breast, has been perfected and more defined. It is less invasive and can be done with an endoscope. A lateral incision of 2 to 3 millimeters is made near the areola, and then either tumescent or ultrasonic liposuction is done to remove fat. Then through the same small incision a ?pickle fork? type instrument is inserted to cut the connecting fibers above and below, freeing up the glandular tissue which is then gently pulled through the small incision.

The advantages to this ?light pull-through? procedure are; no drains are necessary, recovery time is reduced and since the incision is at the edge of the areola the resulting scar will fade to almost being invisible.

Many men have the misconception that liposuction alone can remove their ?man boobs?. This is actually true for men who have ?pseudo-gynecomastia ?which is a condition caused by fat alone. For men with true gynecomastia however, there is a combination of fat and actual breast tissue. Breast tissue cannot be removed by liposuction as the tissue is too dense to come through the cannula and must be removed surgically. Unfortunately many surgeons who are not experienced with gynecomastia surgery attempt to reduce the male breast with liposuction alone. The result can be that the breast tissue is more prominent without the fat around it. Once liposuction has been done there will be remaining scar tissue that makes corrective surgery for removal of the breast tissue much more complicated. Dr. Delgado states, ?25% to 30% of my gynecomastia patients are being seen for corrective surgery after disappointing results from liposuction alone performed at another facility.?

Not all men are candidates for the ?light pull-through procedure?, results are best for men with mild to moderate gynecomastia. The best way to find out who can benefit from this procedure is to be seen by a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon that specializes in gynecomastia.

Miguel A. Delgado, Jr., MD holds the two credentials most coveted by plastic surgeons practicing in the United States, namely certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and membership in the American Society of Plastic Surgery. He has his own fully accredited surgery center and two offices located in the Bay Area, San Francisco and Marin. View his vast amount of before and after pictures of his San Francisco gynecomastia patients. For more information patients are invited to visit http://www.gynecomastiaspecialist.com or call for a consultation at (415) 898-4161.

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The Swan Center for Plastic Surgery Educates Patients on the Atlanta Breast Reduction Procedure

Alpharetta, GA (Vocus) September 8, 2010

Dr. Joseph G. Bauer, dual board certified plastic surgeon Atlanta, wants to make sure that patients know all they need to know if they are thinking of or are going to have a breast reduction procedure.

Women with overly large breasts suffer from a variety of health and psychological conditions. When it interferes with their everyday lives, they may consider breast reduction. Atlanta surgeon, Dr. Joseph G. Bauer of The Swan Center for Plastic Surgery is an expert in surgical procedures for the breasts and can help patients achieve more proportional breasts for their body.

?Women with overly large breasts experience neck pain, headaches and shoulder grooving and can?t be as active as they may want to be,? says Dr. Bauer. ?Of course, there is also an emotional factor as well. There is a feeling of embarrassment, lack of self-confidence and they tend to shy away from social situations.?

Atlanta breast reduction is a fairly simple solution to this problem. However, it is not a cookie cutter procedure. There are incisions to consider as well as additional procedures to get the best results. Dr. Bauer carefully evaluates each patient to determine which technique will achieve the desired results. Here are the

choices:

Breast reduction without lift- When the skin still retains good elasticity and the severity of the sag is minimal, it is possible to simply remove some of the excess skin and fat without performing a lift.

Breast reduction with lift- When the breasts are extremely large and sagging is severe, a lift is performed in conjunction with the breast reduction. It is also necessary to reposition the nipple to a natural position on the higher placed breasts. There are several different incision choices depending on the extent of the reduction: crescent incision, periareola incision, keyhole or Lejour incision and the anchor incision, which is the most common.

Breast reduction using liposuction- This is the typical method for male breast reduction and can sometimes be used for women if the amount of tissue removal is minimal. Once the fat is vacuumed out, the skin bounces back to shape. This method is sometimes used to obtain symmetry if there is slight asymmetry present with one breast or the other with very minimal incision.

Once the excess tissue is removed, patients will experience a lightening of the torso area. Stress and strain to the neck and back will stop. Chronic pain issues can be reversed and of course, there is a renewed sense of self-confidence.

?Because of the serious health and psychological conditions, this procedure is less about aesthetics as it is about better health,? says Dr. Bauer. ?That?s why we see women of all ages, even teens, come in for the procedure. We routinely do not perform this procedure on anyone less than 18 years of age?

All of Atlanta plastic surgeon, Dr. Joseph G. Bauer?s procedures are performed in the JCAHO accredited surgery center. Every patient receives the utmost care from the professional medical staff. As a duel board certified surgeon, Dr. Bauer considers safety to be priority number one which allows him to provide optimal results.

?It is really rewarding to see my patients? feel so much more comfortable in their skin and become more outgoing following a breast reduction,? says Dr. Bauer. ?It really is a life-changing procedure.?

The surgeons and staff at The Swan Center for Plastic Surgery are humbled by the many expressions of gratitude and appreciation from their patients both far and wide.

For more information about Atlanta breast reduction men and women can browse Dr. Bauer's website at http://www.swancenteratlanta.com.

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New Technique Doubles Breast Size Using Patient's Own Fat

Arlington Heights, Ill. (PRWEB) May 31, 2011

A plastic surgery procedure in which the patient's own fat is transplanted to the breasts?used along with treatment to expand the breast tissue before surgery?can achieve up to a twofold increase in breast size, according to a study in the June issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery?, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

The procedure builds on previous fat transfer techniques to provide excellent outcomes of breast enhancement surgery. "Pre-expansion to the breast allows for mega-volume (over 300 cc) grafting with reproducible, long lasting results that can be achieved in less than two hours," according to ASPS Members Daniel Alexander Del Vecchio, MD, Boston, and Louis Paul Bucky, MD, Philadelphia, authors of the new report.

"Pre-Expansion" Maximizes Results of Breast Fat Transfer

The technique is an adaptation of the increasingly popular autologous fat transplantation technique. In these procedures, fat obtained by liposuction from one part of the body?for example, the thighs?is transferred for use in breast enlargement and reshaping.

In the procedure used by Drs. Del Vecchio and Bucky, the patient first undergoes several weeks of "pre-expansion" treatment. This is done with a bra-like device that uses gentle negative pressure to gradually expand the breast. The pre-expansion procedure provides extra room in the breast, which is "backfilled" using the liposuctioned fat.

The authors report their experience using pre-expansion and autologous fat transfer in 46 breasts of 25 women. Some of the patients wanted to increase their breast size or to replace implants; others were seeking treatment for certain types of breast deformities. On average, about 300cc of fat was transplanted per treated breast.

When evaluated after six months, the women had significant improvements in breast size and shape. On average, the treated breasts approximately doubled in size, with a "soft and natural?appearance and feel," the researchers write. Follow-up magnetic resonance imaging scans showed no cysts, masses or other abnormalities.

As they gained experience, the surgeons were able to perform the breast fat transfer procedure within less than two hours. There were no significant complications.

While the idea of breast fat transfer is not new, it has seen a resurgence in recent years, with several plastic surgery groups reporting good results. Drs. Del Vecchio and Bucky believe pre-transplant breast expansion is an important technical advance, providing increased space to be occupied by the patient's own fat. Patients also used the vacuum device for a few weeks after the procedure, which may act as a "splint" to help promote healing.

Further research will be needed to assess the results of the pre-expansion and fat transplantation technique?including not only the long-term outcomes, but also important safety issues. As reported in recent issues of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, there is some question as to whether breast fat transfer procedures interfere with mammographic screening for breast cancer.

In the meantime, Drs. Del Vecchio and Bucky believe their results?a two-fold increase in breast size, achieved in two hours or less?are a significant step forward in the use of autologous fat transplantation for breast enhancement. They conclude, "These results serve as a standard to objectively compare other techniques of fat grafting to the breast in the future."

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery? is published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, part of Wolters Kluwer Health.

About Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

For more than 60 years, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery? (http://journals.lww.com/plasreconsurg/) has been the one consistently excellent reference for every specialist who uses plastic surgery techniques or works in conjunction with a plastic surgeon. The official journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery? brings subscribers up-to-the-minute reports on the latest techniques and follow-up for all areas of plastic and reconstructive surgery, including breast reconstruction, experimental studies, maxillofacial reconstruction, hand and microsurgery, burn repair, and cosmetic surgery, as well as news on medico-legal issues.

About ASPS

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (http://www.plasticsurgery.org/) is the largest organization of board-certified plastic surgeons in the world. Representing more than 7,000 physician members, the Society is recognized as a leading authority and information source on cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. ASPS comprises more than 94 percent of all board-certified plastic surgeons in the United States. Founded in 1931, the Society represents physicians certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery or The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

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Laser Hair Removal Prizes Presented to Three South Coast Medspa Facebook Fans to Commemorate Milestone of Serving Over 70,000 Patients

Newport Beach, CA (PRWEB) November 23, 2011

On the last day of November, South Coast MedSpa will award three people out of their Facebook fans with prizes that he or she may use at one of their laser hair removal centers, Orange County or Los Angeles, and coming soon to San Diego County.

The winners will be selected at random and everyone who has already ?liked? the South Coast MedSpa Facebook page or ?Likes? the page before November 30th will be eligible to win one of the prizes. The laser treatment clinic will be giving away prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place selected at random from the list of people who are fans of the South Coast Medspa Facebook page.

The grand prize winner will receive a full body laser hair removal package valued at over $ 4000. The 2nd prize is a $ 500 certificate that the winner will be able to use on laser hair removal or any other laser service or treatment. The final prize is a coupon for a free session of laser hair removal for the 3rd person.

South Coast Medspa recently performed their 70,000th procedure using their laser technology and will be drawing winners on Tuesday, November 30th to celebrate the milestone. The laser treatment center offers laser tattoo removal,laser acne scar resurfacing and laser hair removal in Orange County and Los Angeles.

The lasers are very safe and the procedures for laser hair removal are essentially pain free. In a survey of 100 patients, and 87% of them said that the procedure was virtually pain-free and much easier than they had previously perceived (Read more about this survey and study at http://www.southcoastmedspa.com/survey_results.php).

Patients of any age or skin type can use the laser technology and services that South Coast Medspa offers, and patients from all over the world travel to their Newport Beach center for laser hair removal in Orange County. The second South Coast Medspa center is located in Brentwood where numerous celebrities have chosen to have their laser hair removal in Los Angeles at this laser treatment center.

South Coast Medspa will open a third location soon south of Orange County in La Jolla. The center will be ideal for anyone requiring laser hair removal in San Diego County and the surrounding area, or for any individuals interested in a new state-of-the-art laser hair removal center.

To become eligible for the South Coast Medspa drawing, access the SCMS page on Facebook and click the ?Like? button at the top of the page.

For more information on laser treatments in Orange County and Los Angeles go to their website http://www.southcoastmedspa.com to read about the different services for laser hair removal, laser tattoo removal, and laser acne scar resurfacing; or for immediate service or to make an appointment call a laser specialist from South Coast Medspa at 1-(877) 650-SCMS [7267].

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