SKIN HD

SKIN HD

High Definition Skin  

by Nanette Behrens

Face it. 

We only get one.

With improved definition in our lives, why settle for less than High def skin and complexion?

After nearly 13 years in the skin care, skin rejuvenation industry, it suddenly became apparent to me that we are on a quest to press not only pause on aging, but to be the best we can be. Beauty on demand is what I do.

Putting a coat of polish on your car, ironing your clothes, scraping and painting your home all match our goals for who we are. The problem is after maintaining all of the above we rarely take the time for ourselves or infrequently compare how our skin or body maintenance should be as important as our home maintenance. ...... or even more important.

Do you put you first? Our skin is not only a reflection of ourselves, it is our front line. It is the largest organ on our bodies and truly we need to take more time for it. 

No matter what your budget there are ways to bring you closer to High Definition Skin. 

Over the years, the patients I see are either not educated or not concerned about skin care and anti aging. Those who are concerned about their skin are miseducated

The Facts About Stem Cells and Skincare: Is It Right for You?

Sharon Feiereisen July 22nd, 2013 IMAGE: IMAXTREE The use of stem cells have been making headlines for years, but now they're getting even more attention as they've started to be embraced by the beauty industry. We spoke with Linda Nelson, from Lifeline Stem Cell Skin Care, to find out more about stem cell beauty innovations and how they can help achieve younger looking skin. Here are six things we learned. The vast majority of skincare products that make stem cell claims are based on plant stem cells — fruits, herbs or plants. In humans, stem cells are the body’s repair system. At birth, our bodies have an abundant supply of stem cells. With age, stress and poor diet choices, the number and vitality of stem cells decrease dramatically. This is why using human stem cell ingredients topically supports the health and healing of the skin. Unlike human non-embryonic stem cells, however, the benefits of plant stem cells stop at the plant.   Lifeline Skin Care uses unfertilized human eggs to produce pluripotent, non-embryonic stem cells. The content of these stem cells is rich in potent growth factors and proteins and can aid the skin in cell proliferation and collagen synthesis.   The growth factors found in stem cells provide the messaging molecules necessary to trigger collagen and elastin production, therefore providing the basis for healthier and younger looking skin.   The skin surrounding the eyes is the thinnest skin on the body; because it’s so fragile and weak it’s also the first area to reveal fine lines and wrinkles. With age, the skin around the eyes becomes even thinner. The human stem cell extracts help increase skin thickness in the eye area and make it less vulnerable to premature aging. The natural proteins, peptides and growth factors help stimulate collagen production to firm and tighten skin around the eyes.   Growing cells in the laboratory is known as cell culture. Human parthenogenetic stem cells are created by stimulating the unfertilized eggs with a mixture of chemicals which mimics the role of the sperm, but without introducing any male chromosomes. The activated cells cannot form an embryo, but do start to divide and are transferred to a petri dish that contains a special mixture of nutrients which further supports the cell division in this unspecialized state. The stem cells begin to divide and spread over the surface of the dish. As the stem cells divide and multiply enough to crowd the dish, they are removed and plated into several fresh culture dishes.   If skin is damaged from UV exposure, the skin cell itself will try to repair the damage. If the damage cannot be repaired by the cell, it will die. Stem cells are the repair system for the body; they sit back and wait for the need to replace the cell, if the cell cannot repair itself. In this way, the stem cell recognizes the need for damage repair and replaces the damaged cell with a healthy new one. Are you convinced? Will you be giving stem cell skincare a try? #drjohnyousif #plasticsurgeon #milwaukee

5 Top Breast Implant Myths: What's True Or False?

Posted Thursday, April 26, 2012 by NewBeauty Editors

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For those looking to improve their breast shape and/or size, breast augmentation is an option to explore. But through exploration, many women come across the same questions and concerns, leaving them to wonder what they should and shouldn't believe. That's why we reached out to some of the top plastic surgeons to find out what the most common myths are regarding breast implants:

1) Saline is safer than silicone.
False. "Saline implants were largely used because silicone implants were thought to cause medical problems. That was never proven to be true," says Beverly Hills, CA, plastic surgeon John Anastasatos, MD. "In scientific studies and in real life, silicone implants perform equal to or better than saline implants, which are filled with salt water. They produce more of a natural feeling," adds Dallas plastic surgeon William P. Adams, Jr., MD. However "saline implants require less surveillance and don't necessitate MRIs," he continues.

2) Under the muscle is more natural looking than over the muscle. 
False. "The practice of placing breast implants under the pectoralis major muscle depends on individual breast anatomy and the type of breast implants selected. Some patients get better, more natural-looking results with the breast implants under the pectoralis major muscle, while others over the muscle," says Dr. Anastasatos. It really depends on your unique anatomy.

3) You cannot breast feed after you have had a breast augmentation. 
False. When a breast augmentation is done via an incision through the inframammary fold, armpit or belly button, there is not usually a problem with breast-feeding.

4) Natural breast augmentation with fat is better than breast implants. 
False. Taking a person's own fat with liposuction and adding it to the breasts may create future problems because some of the fat transferred will perish within a year, says Dr. Anastasatos. "It's a new technology, and there is no regulatory approval in the U.S., so the technique is not yet standardized," says Nashville, TN, plastic surgeon Pat Maxwell, MD. So at this point, "the procedure is very controversial, and there is concern about the long-term safety and efficacy," says La Jolla, CA, plastic surgeon Robert Singer, MD.

5) You need breast implants for a breast lift. 
False. Breast implants are not a treatment for breast sagginess. Only a breast lift (mastopexy) corrects sagginess.

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Why Facial Volume Matters

Why Facial Volume Matters

Posted Monday, December 31, 2012 by Shellie Terry Benson, Editor

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You may not realize it, but a little plumpness is a good thing. Especially when we're talking about the face, as you can see in actress Elizabeth McGovern's photos, the image on the left taken in September 2011 and the one on the right last week.

Fat naturally adds the volume and support to the face that keeps wrinkles at bay and our skin looking youthful. However, we start to lose facial fat as early as our 20s, and it's a downhill slide, literally, from there.

Facial fat deteriorates naturally with age, but weight loss and hormonal changes can speed up the process. When this happens, we start to see less definition around the face, including sunken temples, forehead and brow wrinkles, the corners of the mouth turned down, hallowing around the eyes, flatter cheeks and slack skin around the jaw.

There are three ways to restore facial volume and achieve smoother skin. Here's how:

Fat transfer: This is good option if you'd like long-term results, but can endure some downtime (up to two weeks). You will first undergo a microliposuction procedure to remove fat from another area of your body, then it will be prepared to be injected into your face. It's also a good option if you are wary of injecting other types of fillers into your skin. The fat is your own, so your body will not reject it.

Fillers: Fullness can be restored through a variety of fillers including temporary (like Restylane, Juvederm and Perlane), long-term (Sculptra Aesthetic and Radiesse) or permanent (Artefill). Injecting fillers is a non-invasive option that gives an immediate result. The cheeks, temples, chin and jawline are the areas best suited for fillers, and Restylane was recently given FDA approval for use in the lips. Some of the non-permanent fillers can last up to five years, but most need additional treatments.

Implants: If you're considering a facelift, your plastic surgeon may also suggest implants to restore volume, particularly in the cheeks or chin. These are a good option if you don't have enough body fat to harvest for fat transfer. Implants are used less these days, as fat transfer and fillers have become the methods of choice. However, implants are a permanent solution and can help define facial features since they build up the bone structure. Seek an experienced and board-certified plastic surgeon to determine the right option that will give you the results you're after.


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Anti-Aging Gene Identified

Anti-Aging Gene Identified

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Humans have been searching for a fountain of youth for centuries. Without this mystical anti-aging fluid, turning to specialized cosmetic procedures and products has become a common response to aging. While a mythological source of anti-aging has yet to be discovered, an anti-aging gene that suppresses tumors has been identified. Such a discovery may be pivotal in providing people with hope in overcoming insecurities and fears as they grow older.

The anti-aging gene is known as the SIRT6 protein, and not only does it help suppress cancer, the lack or loss of the protein can have the opposite effect, leaving a mouse without SIRT6 more susceptible to the disease. According to research conducted by Harvard Medical School and Michigan Health System, tumor size may increase in accordance with loss of the protein. Loss of SIRT6 may also make tumors more numerous and aggressive in the body. Cancers of the colon and pancreas may especially be advanced as the body loses the protein.

Possible longevity in male mice has been linked to the anti-aging gene. As some studies indicate that genes are more indicative of living out a long lifespan than lifestyle choices are, a direct link between the gene and mammalian longevity could yield groundbreaking results in a medical sense as well as a cosmetic one. Further research on the protein may provide advances in science and beauty, resulting in better dietary recommendations, anti-aging products and procedures available to the public, and general lifestyle modification advances for a longer lifespan.

Some of the research on the anti-aging gene indicates that the protein may offer protection to humans against developing obesity. Whether or not the protein would be helpful in combating medically-induced or other types of obesity remains unclear. Studies do suggest, however, that the presence of the gene within mammals may foster protection against obesity caused by dietary choices. Any other findings that scientists can report may aid people in weight gain prevention, losing weight, and overcoming insecurities caused by body image.

People concerned about the aging process may be interested in findings that indicate the new gene may serve as an agent for controlling cellular metabolism. As cell damage is a key component in the visual signs of aging, any protein that can work as a buffer against damage and assist in cell regulation could be extremely beneficial to those seeking anti-aging remedies as well as cures for cancer and other conditions. Future discoveries made from researching the gene could possibly help scientists slow the aging process down altogether.

Ancient explorers searching for a cure-all health solution may have never dreamed of finding it in their own veins, but new scientific developments continue to lengthen the projected lifespan of people worldwide. The source of this longevity may be in the human body itself. As researchers break down how the protein works and implement it into the medical field, mankind may find itself finally brushing fingers with immortality—no fountain required.

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