November 1, 2008
SkinCare Aesthetics November Special! Prepare for the holiday season with a series of 3 pumpkin enzyme peels combined with 3 LED treatments for smooth, glowing winter skin. November Only: $350 (Regularly $450) Expires 11/30/08
October 1, 2008
SkinCare Aesthetics October Special! With the purchase of SkinCare Prescription Cleanser & Exfoliator receive one FREE Anti-Aging Eye Cream (valued at $48). Expires 10/31/08
September 1, 2008
SkinCare Aesthetics September Special! Back to School with Beautiful Skin! Head back to class on the right track by adding a profusion treatment to your standard Isolaz treatment(s). September Only Special: $100 (Regularly $150) Expires 09/30/08
August 28, 2008
Drs. Arndt and Dover, along with Drs. Anderson and Alam, organized and directed the annual CONTROVERSIES IN CUTANEOUS LASER AND COSMETIC SURGERY advanced symposium which this year was held in Whistler, BC, Canada August 8-10, 2008. This gathering is considered the state-of-the-art top meeting in its field and is enthusiastically attended by physicians, other health care providers, and those from the medical laser and related industries. Over 300 participants enjoyed a stimulating, exciting and highly educational time in the beautiful mountains of the Pacific Northwest.
August 11, 2008
Get the SkinCare Prescription skin care system on line! SkinCare Physicians now has new on-line ordering for its innovative skin care system, SkinCare Prescription. Please visit the Products tab on our website and start shopping!
August 1, 2008
SkinCare Aesthetics August Special! Anti Aging Mask Add an anti-aging Flaxx-C mask to your medical cleansing treatment to tighten and lift facial skin. Active ingredients include Omega 3 fatty acid, Vitamin C, and Red tea. August Only Special: $50 (when added to any standard medical cleansing treatment) Expires 8/31/08
July 30, 2008
SkinCare Physicians would like to welcome Dr. Emmy Graber and Dr. Karen Kim to their staff. Dr. Graber is a Board Certified Dermatologist and graduate of The Pennsylvania State University School of Medicine. She has a particular expertise in treating acne and acne scarring, and her interests span in both general and cosmetic dermatology including liposuction, Botox, fillers, and all aspects of laser surgery. Dr. Kim is a Board Certified Dermatologist specializing in cosmetic dermatology, Mohs and laser surgery. She is a graduate of Brown Univeristy where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree, Medical degree, as well as Masters of Medical Science degree. Procedures that she commonly performs include ablative, nonablative and fractional rejuvenation for lines and wrinkles (Fraxel, Active FX, PSR), injectable fillers and Botox, skin tightening (Thermage), laser treatment for redness and broken blood vessels, fine lines, hyperpigmentation, brown spots, acne scars, leg veins, and tattoo removal.
June 1, 2008
SkinCare Aesthetics June & July Special! SkinCare Prescription Summer Weekender Bag Special $99 ($140 Value). Essential products for your weekend getaway: Cleanser, Exfoliator, Day Anti-aging Moisturizer (SPF 15). Expires 07/31/08
May 30, 2008
Dr. Dover and Dr. Arndt along with Dr. Alexiades-Armenakas, we co-authors of the lead article in the May issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology titled "The spectrum of laser skin resurfacing: non-ablative, fractional, and ablative laser resurfacing".
May 30, 2008
Dr. Dover and Dr. Rohrer participated on the Industry Advisory Council meeting of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery in Sonoma, California in May.
April 30, 2008
Dr. Emmy Graber will be joining SkinCare Physicians this July with a particular interest in aesthetic and general dermatology, with special expertise in the care of patients with acne. She is now the cosmetic dermatology consultant for WebMD and is also writing cosmetic dermatologic literature reviews for the website Medscape.
April 30, 2008
Dr. Kaminer spoke at the Anti-Aging World Congress in Paris, France in April on Radio-frequency: Indications and clinical results; Ablative fractional techniques; Perioral rejuvenation - medical and surgical appreaoches: What can we expect from lasers in this area; Thermage: Advances in skin tightening and body shaping.
April 30, 2008
Dr. Dover was an invited guest speaker in April at "Dermatology Update" and international meeting of dermatologists in British Columbia, Canada.
April 30, 2008
Dr. Robin Travers and medical assistant Michael Liptak both ran and completed the Boston Marathon in amazing times.
April 1, 2008
SkinCare Aesthetics April Awakening Special! Drench your dehydrated winter skin with a series of 3 collagen facial mask treatments with complimentary collagen hand masks. April Only Special: $300 Regularly: $375 Expires 4/30/08
February 29, 2008
SkinCare Aesthetics March "Spring Ahead" Special! Refresh your skin and get ready for spring. Book a series of 3 Microdermabrasion treatments combined with LED treatments. March Only Special: $600 Regularly $735 Expires 3/31/08
February 1, 2008
SkinCare Aesthetics February Special! Give your skin a Winter treat with 20% off any of our Rejuvenating Peels through the month of February. Your choice of: Glycolic, Beta Hydroxy, Enzyme, Vitalize, TCA. Expires 2/29/08
February 1, 2008
Dr. Jeffrey Dover has been awarded the prestigious Ellet H. Drake Lectureship Award from the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, to be presented at their next annual meeting in April 2008. This award was established in 1995 to recognize a practicing physician who has contributed to innovative laser procedures and/or laser products for medicine. The award is given in honor of Ellet Drake, M.D., a co-founder of the Society. The awardee has to have contributed to innovative laser procedures, published in the medical literature, and have demonstrated excellence in teaching substantiating his laser activity during his career. This is an outstanding honor, and we are all very proud of our colleague!
January 7, 2008
SkinCare Aesthetics January Special! Take 25% off select products for the month of January only. Expires 1/31/08
January 4, 2008
SkinCare Physicians is pleased to introduce our new proprietary line of skin care products, SkinCare Prescription. This novel line of 8 products is designed to cover all of your daily skin care needs. It includes moisturizers, a sunscreen, cleanser, and specialized treatment serums that enable you to have younger, healthier skin. SkinCare Prescription was designed by our respected dermatologists who have over 100 years of combined experience in caring for the skin. With SkinCare Prescription, they have developed a carefully planned line of products that will take the guess work out of your skin care regimen. So the next time you are in for a visit, ask us how you can treat past damage, prevent future sun damage, and protect your skin with SkinCare Prescription.
November 29, 2007
SkinCare Aesthetics - Holiday Special! Gift Certificates - Give your family the gift of beauty. A relaxing and beneficial skin treatment in the ultimate professional environment. Purchase a $250.00 Gift Certificate December Special: $200.00 (Limit 3 per customer) Expires 12/31/07
November 16, 2007
Read Dr. Michael Kaminer's article "Fees should reflect doctor's skill, not commodity" on DailyDermPearls.com. Go to www.DailyDermPearls.com for the full story.
November 9, 2007
Drs. Kenneth Arndt and Jeffrey Dover are highlighted in "Boston's Leading Doctors To Know" in the November 5, 2007 issue of BostonNow. Go to http://www.bostonnow.com/spotlight/doctors-to-know?filter0=6163 to read more.
November 5, 2007
Isolaz Acne Treatment - November Special! We are pleased to announce a Breakthrough Laser Treatment, Isolaz Acne Therapy. Reduces redness, immediate drying, flattening of acne lesion, reduction in pore size and improved skin tone & texture. Introductory Offer: $300 Regularly $350 Expires 12/31/07
November 2, 2007
Drs. Jeffrey Dover, Katrinka Heher, Michael Kaminer, Tania Phillips, Thomas Rohrer, Jeffrey Sobell and Robin Travers have been voted Boston Magazines "Best Doctors 2007" in the November 2007 issue. Dr. Robin Travers is profiled here http://www.bostonmagazine.com/articles/top_docs_2007_the_specialists/. Six out of the top 20 dermatologists were SkinCare Physicians, and the full list of Top Dermatologists is available here http://www.bostonmagazine.com/articles/tops_docs_2007_list_d_f/.
October 31, 2007
Controversies 2008 - Save The Date! August 8-10, 2008 at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler, Whistler, BC Canada. The Controversies brochure with online registration will be available in January 2008.
October 29, 2007
New Acne Treatment at SkinCare Physicians! SkinCare Physicians was among the first sites in the world to use Photopneumatic Technology (Photo = Light; Pneumatic = Vacuum/Suction) and is proud to offer Isolaz, powered by this innovative new technology. Isolaz Acne Treatments are painless, non-invasive treatments for acne. The quick 20 minute Isolaz procedure requires no anesthetic and uses suction to help mechanically clear clogged pores while the light helps destroy acne causing bacteria. Patients love the instant gratification that comes with seeing "white specs" literally sucked out of their pores. Over the course of the treatment, patients notice a reduction in pore size, less oily skin and of course a very visible improvement in their acne.
Typically, patients require 4-5 treatment sessions and results are usually visible 24-48 hours after treatment. The Isolaz is FDA cleared for the treatment of numerous types of acne and has been featured in Vogue, Elle, Allure, Harpers Bazaar, Self, New Beauty, New York Weddings,The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal in the past four months.
August 22, 2007
SkinCare Physicians receives AAAHC accreditation! SkinCare Physicians is pleased to announce that we have been accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Healthcare (AAAHC). AAAHC is a private, non-profit national organization formed in 1979. It is the preeminent leader in developing rigorous standards to advance and promote the highest quality in patient care and safety for ambulatory health care facilities through peer-based accreditation processes, education and research. Accreditation is ultimately awarded only to organizations that are found to be in substantial compliance with AAAHC standards.
This is an important milestone in the continuing growth and success of SCP. We have an unwavering commitment to providing the highest levels of quality care to our patients, and the same high level of conduct in our business practices. Accreditation by the AAAHC is proof of this commitmnet, and signifies that we have met the rigorous standards of a nationally recognized third party.
Our Status as an AAAHC accredited organization allows us to provide an extra measure of confidence to our patients. We are proud to have met the challenge of accreditation, and intend to consistently uphold the principles of quality improvement and quality care in the future.
June 29, 2007
Dr. Jeffrey Dover has been elected to the position of Vice President for the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. His term in office officially begins with the ASDS Annual Business Meeting on October 12, 2007 and concludes with the Annual Meeting in 2010.
May 25, 2007
"Skin Care and Repair", a Special Report from Harvard Health Publications edited by Dr. Kenneth Arndt, was just released. This report describes the causes of and treatments for the most common skin problems, and also reviews new cosmetic treatments including anti-aging creams, laser procedures, and Botox and soft tissue filler injections. More information is available through www.health.harvard.edu.
April 16, 2007
Dr. Robin Travers ran in the Boston Marathon and finished in 3.33 hours.
April 13, 2007
Kenneth A. Arndt, M.D. and Jeffrey S. Dover, M.D. were both presented 2007 Presidential Citations at the annual American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery, Inc. conference held in Grapevine, Texas. Dr. Arndt was presented the 2007 Presidential Citation in recognition of his pioneering dedication to laser education and to ASLMS, being a founding member of the Society. Dr. Dover was presented the 2007 Presidential Citation in recognition of his dedication to laser education and his excellence as a researcher, prolific author.
March 27, 2007
The ASDS Preceptorship Program provides young dermatologists the opportunity to visit the institution or practice of an established dermatologic surgeon and Dr. Jeffrey S. Dover is one of the doctors involved in the 2007 Dermatologic Surgery Preceptorship Program. Here is what Jeff Orringer, M.D., Dr. Dover's 2002 Preceptee, had to say about him: "The relationship born out of my ASDS preceptorship with Jeff Dover continues today, several years since I spent time learning from Dr. Dover in Boston. We have remained in regular contact and have lectured together over the years since the preceptorship, and Dr. Dover has consistently supported my career in every way possible. We have become colleagues and friends, and I consider Jeff among the most important mentors in my academic career."
February 5, 2007
Michael S. Kaminer, M.D. was featured in "The List" in the
Winter 2007 edition of Boston Common Magazine.
February 4, 2007
Michael S. Kaminer, M.D. was invited to give a key note lecture "New Approach for Treating Aging Skin Combines Minimally Invasive Procedures" at the annual AAD meeting. Go here to see his lecture.
February 2, 2007
The Sturge-Weber Foundation held their 20th Anniversary Gala with a tribute to Jeffrey S. Dover, M.D., FRCPC, during the annual American Academy of Dermatology meeting in Washington, D.C.
January 10, 2007
SkinCare Physicians has just released the latest edition of its much anticipated annual newsletter. Packed with loads of new information, the newsletter discusses the latest advances in skin resurfacing and wrinkle reduction, new uses for Botox, the latest techniques with fillers such as Restylane and Juvederm, and much, much more. So if you would like to learn more about SkinCare Physicians and the superb array of treatments our expert staff offers, just click on the newsletter link to see what all the fuss is about!
November 13, 2006
SkinCare Physicians is pleased to announce the opening of our newest Suite – 305. Originally the home to our Aesthetics and Administrative areas, this suite has been undergoing extensive renovations since summer of 2006. We are pleased to be able to offer medical and procedural dermatologic services, including Laser Hair Removal and Photorejuevenation in this beautiful, state of the art space.
November 12, 2006
Dr. Travers ran 6.2 miles in 49 minutes, 23 seconds to place 1st in her age group at the annual Run from the Sun, a 10K road race to held to raise funds for the Melanoma Education Foundation.
October 20, 2006
Dr. Arndt appeared on Chronicle on WCRB discussing the use of sunscreens and the absorption of Vitamin D from the skin.
October 1, 2006
"America's Top Physicians," a publication of the Consumers' Research Council of America, named Drs. Arndt, Dover, Kaminer, Kane, Sobell, Rohrer, and Travers to their 2006 edition.
August 23, 2006
Dr. Arndt was interviewed on WCRB about the use of a plasma energy device, the Portrait, to treat sun damage and facial scarring.
August 15, 2006
Dr. Dover was interviewed by WHDH television regarding the use of the Portrait Plasma technology to treat photoaging. To view the interview, click the "Video" link on WHDH's web site.
August 1, 2006
Dr. Kaminer was named one of the top golfing doctors by Golf Digest Magazine.
June 1, 2006
Almost 100 patients received free skin cancer screenings by SkinCare Physicians throughout the month of May.
May 7, 2006
The SkinCare Physicians Team Walked for Hunger! Over 20 physicians and staff from SkinCare Physicians blistered their feet in the 20-mile Project Bread 2006 Walk for Hunger, raising almost $7,000 in the process!
May 2, 2006
Drs. Arndt, Dover, Rohrer, Hsu, Travers, and Sobell conducted several successful free skin cancer screening clinics throughout the month of May. We look forward to offering this service to our community yearly.
April 1, 2006
At the annual meeting of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Dr. Arndt was awarded the Ellet H. Drake M.D. Lectureship Award for outstanding contributions to laser medicine and surgery.
March 14, 2006
Dr. Rohrer was interviewed by WHDH television regarding the so-called "fountain of youth" drink, Borba. The interview may be viewed by clicking the "Video" link on the WHDH article.
February 10, 2006
SkinCare Physician's Drs. Michael Kaminer, Jeffrey Dover and Katrinka Heher were named as Boston Magazine's Best Doctors, 2006.
February 3, 2006
Dr. Dover was interviewed by WHDH television regarding the use of the Gemini laser to treat rosacea. You may watch this interview by clicking the "Video" link on WHDH's article.
February 1, 2006
Drs. Dover, Rohrer and Kaminer were listed as Top Dermatologists in Boston by Boston Magazine. They were chosen by a survey conducted by Best Doctors, a Boston-based company founded in 1989 by two Harvard Medical Schoolaffiliated physicians. Each year, Best Doctors polls the medical profession, asking, If you or a loved one needed a doctor in your specialty, who would you choose?
December 6, 2005
Dr. Kaminer was the live in-studio guest for the popular Night Beat television show. The host was Portland Helmich, and the topic was hair loss for both men and women. Night Beat is well regarded as a forum for discussion of important topics in and educational, non-sensational, in depth format. The show aired on December 6, 2005.
One of the central topics discussed was the role of hair transplantation for women. It is now known that women can lose hair for genetic reasons just as men do, and fortunately hair transplantation is a successful treatment. the procedure takes about 4 to 5 hours, and can give women (and men) back the hair they have lost with time.
Other topics discussed included medical causes of hair loss, as well as non-surgical options in partnership with our colleagues at PK Walsh in Needham, MA.
July 8, 2005
Dr. Rohrer was interviewed by WHDH television regarding new sunscreen technologies. The interview may be viewed by clicking the "Video" link on the WHDH article.
June 28, 2005
The Contour Threadlift procedure has been approved by the FDA. Dr. Michael Kaminer is at the cutting edge of using this innovative procedure, which involves making tiny incisions along the hairline and inserting needles threaded with barbed sutures. Dr. Kaminer says, "Once they're placed, they have little cogs or suture-related hooks that grab ths kin. And once placed, what I can do is slide the skin into the position that I want while the patient looks into the mirror, and give them the amount of lift or tightening that they're looking for, all in about an hour." Read more about this procedure on Thebostonchannel.com.
May 2, 2005
SkinCare Physicians had a successful free skin cancer screening day on May 2, 2005. We look forward to offering this service to our community yearly.
March 1, 2005
Dr. Dover was a guest speaker at the Annual Winter Symposium on the Latest Advances in Facial Plastic Surgery in Snowmass, Colorado, a joint meeting of Dermatologic Surgeons, Facial Plastic Surgeons and Oculoplastic Surgeons.
February 20, 2005
Dr. Dover was the invited guest speaker at the Chicago Dermatologic Society where he addressed dermatology residents training in Chicago area University Dermatology programs on Every thing You Ever Wanted to Know About Lasers but Were Afraid to Ask and members of the society on Advances in Non Surgical Skin Rejuvenation.
February 10, 2005
Dr. Dover headed up a workshop for physicians in New England on Advanced Techniques in the Use of Restylane as a Filler.
February 1, 2005
Dr. Jeffrey Sobell was named "Top Dermatologist" by Lisa Hughes, CBS-4 news anchor, in Boston Magazine: "Hughes—whose face is watched by thousands every day—knows the value of good skin. "I got a thousand sunburns when I was young and I never wore sunscreen," she admts. Now, "I have to keep up a good skincare regimen because I'm on TV." With a history os skin cancer in her family, Hughes has Sobell check for suspicious moles. He doesn't candy-coat anything, says Hughes, and his straightforward manner makes his patients feel comfortable. "When you're sitting there in your cotton robe and underwear, waiting for a skin scan, you have to feel comfortable with someone," she says.
January 26, 2005
"SkinCare Physicians" featured in Boston Magazine, February 2005. Please click here for the full article in PDF format. SkinCare Physicians was featured in Boston Magazine in February 2005 as one of the leading, cutting edge Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology practices in the country.
January 15, 2005
Prevage TM is here! Prevage antioxidant cream contains idebenone, scientifically proven to be the most potent antioxidant available in a skin care product today. Prevage TM antioxidant cream protects your skin from environmental stresses known to cause skin aging including UV light, air pollution, ozone, and cigarette smoke. The antioxidative power of Prevage TM antioxidant cream has been proven to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, as well as skin roughness and dryness, and to even skin tone to restore youthful-looking skin.
November 17, 2004
Dr. Dover was inducted into American Dermatology Association, the oldest society of dermatologists in the US, this past fall. He was an invited speaker at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology in Florence, Italy last fall and the special guest speaker at the First International Dermatology Update in Cairo, Egypt, in December, 2005.
November 6, 2004
Several hundred patients spent "A Day at the Plaza" listening to Dr.s Arndt, Dover, Hsu, Kaminer, Rohrer, Sobell and Travers speak on a wide range of topics related to the health and beauty of the skin. This event was partially sponsored by Thermage, Candela Corporation, Allergan (Botox), OrthoNeutrogena and Medicis (Restylane). The net proceeds of $6,000.00 were donated to The Second Step, a private non-profit agency that provides services to women and their children that enable them to remain free from abusive relationships and lead productive lives.
September 29, 2004
The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery was founded in 1970 to promote excellence in the subspecialty of dermatologic surgery and foster the highest standards of patient care. Dr. Dover was elected treasurer of this organization and he joined the executive committee of this 4500 member national society for DermaSurgeons. At the annual meeting, held in San Diego in October 2004, Dr. Hsu received the Young Investigators Award for a collaborative study of the effectivess of pulsed dye laser treatment for photodamage. SkinCare Physicians' was well represented at the meeting, with many presentations given by Drs. Arndt, Dover, Hsu, Kaminer and Rohrer.
September 1, 2004
Dr. Kaminer has been asked to chair the Advanced Cosmetic Surgery course run by the American Academy of Dermatology at their annual meeting in New Orleans in February, 2005. It is important and exciting for a member of the SkinCare Physicians staff to be asked to run the only course like this for the 10,000 dermatologists who attend the meeting.
July 13, 2004
Controversies and Conversations in Cutaneous Laser Surgery: Drs. Arndt and Dover are Course Directors of this highly regarded internationally acclaimed annual advanced symposium presented by SkinCare Physicians. In 2004, the meeting convened at Mt. Tremblant, Quebec. Featured speakers included Dr. Hsu on leg veins, Dr. Rohrer on laser treatment of acne and Dr. Kaminer on Thermage. The 2005 meeting will take place on August 12-14 2005 at The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, CO.
May 27, 2004
The European Society for Cosmetic and Aesthetic Dermatology invited Dr. Kaminer to be their featured guest speaker in Paris. Dr. Kaminer spoke about the advances made with the Thermage technique, as well as the expanding number of options for non-invasive treatment of the face and neck. The Thermage skin tightening procedure has improved dramatically. With techniques pioneered at SCP, results have dramatically improved with Thermage, and pain has been virtually eliminated. Some of these new breakthroughs have not even been released to the general medical community! New areas are also being treated, including cellulite, as well as tightening of arms, thighs, and abdomens.
April 23, 2004
Dr. Arndt was one of the featured speakers at The First Ackerman Symposia on Medicine and Culture, a 2 day program presented in April by the Harvard University Division of Medical Ethics. He discussed "The Physicians's Position in the Age of Consumerism" and reflected on academic medicine and delivery of quality, patient-directed care in the teaching hospital contrasted to an academic private practice such as SkinCare Physicians.
April 18, 2004
In April 2004, Dr. Sobell was invited to speak at the Atlantic Dermatology Meeting in Boston. Also in 2004, Dr. Sobell spoke at the International Psoriasis Symposia in Toronto, and he spoke about the treatment of psoriasis at over 30 venues across the nation, including in Santa Fe, Miami, Atlanta, San Francisco, and New York.
March 31, 2004
The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) annual meeting was held in Dallas in March/April 2004. Talks were presented by Drs. Dover, Arndt, Rohrer, Bhatia and Hsu on many aspects of laser surgery and on studies that had been carried out at SkinCare Physicians. Our physicians lectured on diverse topics including non-ablative skin rejuvenation, Thermage skin tightening, new treatment of blood vessel birthmarks, broken facial blood vessels and leg veins.
January 1, 2004
Dr. Dover and colleagues edited and authored a new textbook "Photoaging" published in January, 2004. In February 2005 The first 6 textbooks in the "Series in Procedural Dermatology" edited by Dr. Dover will be published with the next seven to be released later this year. Many SkinCare Physician members including Drs. Rohrer, Arndt, Kaminer, and Hsu have contributed chapters on a variety of topics to this exciting new textbook series.
December 1, 2003
GentleWaves LED Photomodulation technology is the interaction of light delivered through LEDs (light emitting diodes) to activate skin cells causing them to produce collagen. this technology converts light energy within the cells, similar to the way photosynthesis takes sunlight and turns it into food energy in plants. GentleWaves LED technology can now offer a totaly natural, non-invasive method of skin rejuvenation to reduce the visible signs of aging.
Gentlewaves does not rely on thermal energy so there is no trauma to the skin, no pain or discomfort, and no side effects. The main benefit is a smoother, softer and creamier looking skin with reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, freckles, brown spots and skin redness.
A series of 8-10 treatments is recommended and you can be treated up to twice a week since there is no thermal effect on the skin. GentleWaves LED Photomodulation is painless, involving no anesthesia or discomfort, and there is no "downtime". Treatments can take less than 5 minutes and it is suitable for all skin types.
GentleWaves has been scientifically tested, and FDA submitted studies demonstrated a 60% global improvement in overall skin quality. In addition, GentleWaves has been found to be extremely effective in improving the appearance of the neck and chest, which has been difficult to treat up to now. GentleWaves LED Photomodulation can also be used in conjunction with other procedures such as microdermabrasion, IPL, CoolTouch & Botox to enhance the results.
May 12, 2003
THERMAGE (THERMACOOL TC) TREATMENTS: FACELIFT WITHOUT A SCALPEL
The Thermage ThermaCool TC system was recently approved by the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in tissue tightening of the face. A recent innovation in the use of this machine has been to tighten the skin of the lower face, in short producing some of the improvements one might see with a facelift, but without the surgery. Recovery time is negligible.
The Thermage procedure was in part pioneered by Michael S. Kaminer, M.D. Dr. Kaminer is a partner at SkinCare Physicians of Chestnut Hill, and Assistant Professor of Dermatology at both Yale and Dartmouth Medical Schools. He is a nationally and internationally recognized leader in cosmetic surgery, and co-editor of the Atlas of Cosmetic Surgery, one of the most widely read textbooks of its kind.
Dr. Kaminer has been involved with Thermage since the inception of the company, and led the clinical trials that subsequently led to FDA approval of the device. He has personally treated more patients with the ThermaCool device than any other doctor in New England, and was one of the first in the world to use Thermage for the non-surgical facelift.
The Thermage procedure works by producing a very highly controlled electrical current which is delivered to the skin by a smart handpiece that is under the doctors control. Once the electrical current is applied, the skin has a natural resistance to the flow of electrons that in turn produces heat. It is this heat production that causes the temperature of collagen in the skin to rise, and the collagen is permanently tightened. It is this tightening of collagen and its supporting structures that produces the terrific results seen with this technique.
Other benefits of Thermage are currently being investigated. It appears that treatment also helps to reduce fat under the skin, which can give the face a more shapely and angular look. The role of Thermage in the treatment of cellulite is being investigated, as well as its uses in acne, shrinking the skin of the abdomen, and breast lifting. It is already widely used for a non-surgical browlift.
April 24, 2003
Kenneth A. Arndt, MD was awarded the prestigious Leon Goldman Memorial Award by the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. The Leon Goldman Memorial Award was established in 1998 to recognize the many contributions in the areas of clinical laser research, laser patient care, and medical laser education of Leon Goldman, MD, the "Father of Laser Medicine". The award is given to a practicing who has demonstrated longitudinal excellence throughout their career in performing clinical laser research, providing high quality laser services to patients or educating others in medical laser applications. The individual must also share the characteristics of honesty, high ethical standards, and a dedication to patients that were possessed by its namesake.
April 10, 2003
We now have our Notice of Privacy Policy available online. Effective date of this notice is April 14, 2003.
January 29, 2003
You can now register online for "Controversies and Conversations in Cutaneous Laser Surgery: An Advanced Symposium," August 8 - 10, 2003. Additional Information.
January 9, 2003
The SkinCare Physicians of Chestnut Hill have launched their new and improved website. New features will allow immediate updating of news and events along with interactive polls.
