Liposuction is a popular and well-established cosmetic surgery procedure, with close to two million American patients over the last decade.
Although traditional liposuction gets great results for fat removal, there can be significant downtime, cost, and discomfort for patients.
To cut down on these side effects, we offer a laser-assisted lipolysis system from Cynosure called SmartLipo MPX. This MPX system is the first in the tri-state area and the only one in the Evansville area. The results have been amazing.
Patients who have a small, localized area of fat they want to remove or just sagging skin, SmartLipo MPX liposuction is a popular option for our patients here in Newburgh, Indiana.
SmartLipo MPX is a minimally-invasive liposuction system that is ideal for patients that live a healthy lifestyle, exercise regularly, and maintain a healthy diet. Patients in this category often have small areas of fat that they simply can’t get rid of or have hanging and sagging skin. Our Evansville area weight loss patients get fantastic results, as you can see from testimonials, but there can still be areas that are problematic after weight loss has been achieved.
SmartLipo MPX can be used to treat the abdomen, hips, saddlebags, back, flanks, buttocks, thighs, upper arms, knees, and chin.
This advanced system uses a small laser to melt fat cells, using only a tiny incision to remove them with a small liposuction cannula. The laser aids the healing process by also sealing blood vessels as it melts fat, resulting in less bruising and swelling. The second laser incorporated in the system interacts with the layers of the skin responsible for collagen production. The SmartLipo MPX is responsible for the skin tightening, which in some cases can reduce the nagging appearance of cellulite and advanced tightening of the neck and stomach. This tightening can not be achieved with the traditional SmartLipo system and is only available at Advanced Anti-Aging & Weight Loss in the tristate area.
Only localized anesthesia is required for the procedure, during which the patient will only feel mild discomfort, followed by muscle soreness that will only last a few days. Traditional liposuction at medical spas in Evansville, Indiana and elsewhere usually require general anesthetic, which has its own set of risks and side effects, and patients must deal with severe bruising and soreness for weeks.
Patients can return home about one to two hours after the procedure, and can return to normal activities after a few days. Light activity is not an issue, as long as the patient wears a compression garment and avoids smoking.
Some results can be seen right away, but there may be some swelling for a week or two. Results can continue to accrue over a few months after the procedure, especially if the patient maintains a healthy diet and exercise habits.
Depending on the treatment area and what area of the country the patient is in, Smart Liposuction MPX can cost anywhere between $2000 and $6000.
Click here to find out more about SmartLipo MPX at our practice in Newburgh, Indiana, or call 812-858-9800 for a free consultation.
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Thanks to the wide range of laser procedures that we offer at Advanced Anti-Aging & Weight Loss, there are many ways to freshen our patients’ appearance, lessen the appearance of scars, repair sun-damaged skin, and more. An older method that is still very popular is microdermabrasion.
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, microdermabrasion was nationally performed 910,168 times in 2009, holding steady from being performed 868,315 times in 2000. Not be confused with the term dermabrasion (considered a much more stringent procedure), microdermabrasion uses a mechanical abrasion process where zinc or aluminum oxide crystals are used to remove the “stratum corneum,” or the dead outermost layer on skin. It is a gentle exfoliation process that leaves skin feeling smooth, healthy, and with a nice texture.
Treatments take 15 to 45 minutes, and are most commonly performed on the face, neck, and décolleté areas.
Microdermabrasion can also be used to remove elevated scars and treat acne in some cases. Because there are a wide variety of machines and techniques that all technically perform microdermabrasion, it is important to go to a trusted and well-trained aesthetician for optimal results.
A major reason why microdermabrasion in Evansville area remains popular is that is low-risk, not very painful, and can performed without anesthetic. The procedure can be performed during a patient’s lunch break from work without requiring days off or weekends spent in recovery. Results are seen immediately, and no recovery time is needed when compared with laser skin resurfacing or chemical peels.
Skin may appear briefly sunburned, and some peeling may occur, so patients are advised to moisturize and use sunblock while avoiding too much direct sun exposure. It is usually safe to apply makeup soon after the treatment has concluded.
Microdermabrasion is also one of the most affordable options for facial rejuvenation, ranging from $110 to $300, based on the treatment area.
Depending on the goals of the patient and the recommendations of an aesthetician, it can take six to twelve microdermabrasion treatments spaced a week or two apart for optimal results. A touchup session may be needed following the first treatment cycle.
We offer many options for skin rejuvenation in Newburgh, Indiana at our practice. Check out our website, Advanced Anti Aging & Weight Loss, or call 812-858-9800 to schedule a free consultation.
With traditional cosmetic procedures, there has always been a give and take between downtime and results. More downtime and risk once always meant better results. With our Zerona laser therapy, however, our patients in Evansville can slim down by as many as two pants or dress sizes with zero scars or downtime, with just six forty minute treatments spaced every other day.
Zerona laser treatments are intended for patients who want fat removal in small areas that are not responsive to diet and exercise.
Our Zerona in Newburgh, Indiana uses a laser that is pointed at the desired treatment area, which can include the arms, neck, male breasts, “bra fat,” the abdomen and flanks or love handles, saddle bags, as well as the inner and outer thighs.
The laser painlessly penetrates the skin and opens up the membrane of fat cells, causing the contents of the cells to ooze out into the blood stream, which gets flushed from the body during the natural process of detoxification. This process is called emulsification. Over the course of two weeks, millions of fat cells in the desired area will be drained and become smaller, resulting in a slimmer look.
Clinical trials have confirmed that there is no injury or damage done with this process. For best results, patients need to make sure that they remain hydrated with 8-10 glasses of water a day, while maintaining a healthy diet and exercise schedule, while avoiding alcohol, artificial sweetneners and caffeine.
Additionally, our Zerona patients in the Evansville area have noticed a decrease in cellulite after this procedure.
This procedure is ideal for patients who want to avoid the risks and downtime of liposuction or lipodissolve, and heating devices such as the Velashape or Thermage, which can cause discomfort.
The Zerona is well-suited to be paired with the Accent XL for skin tightening, which you can read about in a previous post here. Some of our weight loss patients prefer this option for a final push to maximize their results, while not missing out on any time at the gym.
For more information, click here for our web page on the Zerona or call 812-858-9800.
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SMARTLIPO
“The hardest exercise for most fat people is that one where they push the chair back from their dinner table”-is a funny quote. As the saying goes, a majority of people suffer from overweight also known as obesity. Most often the cause for obesity is unhealthy-food habit.
Every person must have a weight relevant to his height. A parameter known as Body Mass Index (BMI) is used to calculate it. BMI is the quotient obtained by dividing the weight (kilograms) by the square of height (meters).
BMI=Weight (kgs)/ Height 2 (meters)
Body Mass Index is used to identify the obesity level of a person. BMI <25 is ideal.
Obesity may lead to several health complications sometimes even to death. Weight loss cannot happen overnight but may be achieved by regular practice. Here, practicing denotes healthy-food habit and a little amount of exercise. Those who do not have time for bodily exercises will surely find time for illness one day. Yes, our human body can be compared with that of an automobile with metabolic activities making it function properly. The fuel is the food we feed to it daily. An idle mind is a devil’s workshop, whereas an idle body is a disease’s workshop.
We need energy to do our daily activities, and we eat food for that. What if we only eat and do not drain out or make use of the energy generated by food? That energy would automatically be converted into toxin and be accumulated in any area of our body in the form of fat. Some people have either big tummies or thighs or gigantic arms, based on their heredity and body condition. They can avoid it by doing exercises relevant to the area of reduction of fat. Some people lose weight by vigorous exercise and diet plans but gain the same back in a few months.
There is, however, an easy but effective solution to reduce weight. There is a new methodology arriving in the recent days by name, Liposuction, which literally means a reduction of fat. Liposuction is the process of liquefying unwanted fat and tightening the surrounding skin. Liposuction is done with the help of advanced laser technology. There are so many technologies to perform this liposuction. Of all the liposuction modalities, Advanced Anti-Aging & Weight Loss SmartLipo MPX is one of the best solutions to performing liposuction in a safe and effective manner.
As a bonus, SmartLipo MPX sculpts almost each and every part of the body as desired by a person. This is done through the use of an additional laser setting specific for skin tightening. Other liposuction methods do not allow for the dramatic skin tightening that the SmartLipo MPX produces. Once you remove the fat with other liposuction methods you may suffer from sagging skin to the area. Arms, stomach, “love handles”, back fat, thighs and chin/neck can benefit from liposuction and skin tightening with SmartLipo MPX. It can reduce fat and tighten skin in almost any area of the human body. Smart lipo has simplified the process of figure correction. The best part of using Smartlipo it is extremely safe. Tumesent liposuction using the SmartLipo MPX is the newest, safest form of liposuction. The fat could be liquefied and removed by using a local anesthesic. The patient can thus achieve the miracle of the removal of the unnecessary portions of the body with a fast recovery and healing time.
Liposuction using SmartLipo MPX could be done to people of all ages. Any part could be reduced at any time using SmartLipo MPX. SmartLipo MPX is efficient as well as cost effective. If you want to get rid of sagging pockets of fat, SmartLipo MPX is the advanced procedure that you can trust. Get your fat eliminated, today!
Laser skin resurfacing is a very popular procedure that is regarded as both a non-invasive and convenient alternative to a facelift, and a more comprehensive and long-lasting upgrade over a microdermabrasion or chemical peel.
It was performed over 430,000 times last year nationwide, and we offer laser skin resurfacing in Newburgh, Indiana at our practice, Advanced Anti-Aging & Weight Loss. We use a laser called the Pixel Perfect, which is a fractional laser that can revitalize skin.
Laser skin resurfacing can reduce sun damage and acne scars, smooth fine lines and wrinkles, correct uneven pigmentation, and refine the appearance of pores. Our Pixel laser creates thousands of microscopic holes, which stimulates the production of new collagen. The collagen helps new skin grow over the holes rapidly, and the new skin creates a fresh look for patients.
Patients who opt for our laser skin resurfacing here in Evansville usually opt for it on the forehead, under the eye area, cheeks, neck, and around the mouth. The treatments usually take less than 30 minutes, and can be performed on all skin types. After the procedure, there’s usually an appearance of a sunburn, which clears up quickly.
The procedure doesn’t require anesthesia, and the refreshing results can last for several months. To maximize results, patients should avoid sun exposure for a couple of weeks, and be sure to use sunblock and shade even after that.
For even better results, some patients are combining laser skin resurfacing with a photo rejuvenation facial (aka IPL) and skin tightening with the Accent laser. The IPL facial focuses on evening out skin color and smoothing out any hyperpigmentation, the Accent tightens loose skin around the eyes and neck, and the Pixel refreshes skin and smoothes fine lines and wrinkles.
About six months to a year later, a quick touch-up procedure is sometimes performed to help prolong the effects of laser skin rejuvenation.
Check out this video from Alma lasers for more on the science behind the Pixel Perfect laser.
When considering laser skin rejuvenation anywhere, not all lasers and practitioners are equal. Be sure to consult with experienced and qualified professionals, like at our practice. Visit www.evansvilleweightloss.com or call 812-858-9800 for more information.
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Advanced Anti-Aging & Weight Loss
Evansville, Indiana
Cellulite is found in over 80% of women, and a much smaller percentage of men. In mild cases, cellulite can be seen when the skin is pinched in certain areas, while in severe cases, bumpy skin with peaks and valleys is a constant.
Although the causes of cellulite are not entirely known, it is believed that hormones, genetics, diet, and a high-stress lifestyle can all contribute to its formation. Weight gain is not necessarily a direct cause, because thin people can certainly have cellulite as well.
Another common skin complaint is loose skin. This can be caused by weight loss or from just natural aging. Although our weight loss patients experience significantly less sagging skin than from other methods, some want to maximize their results as a reward to themselves.
To treat both cellulite and sagging skin here in Newburgh, Indiana, we use a device called the Accent XL. We offer it to help patients reduce cellulite in the Evansville area. The radiofrequency technology that it uses also helps our patients with tightening skin, including on the face and neck.
Through our experience, as well as in clinical studies, the Accent XL tightens loose skin, causes collagen to form, and also improves the contour of the body. It works by heating an area of the dermis (inner layer of the skin) with radiofrequency technology, which causes new collagen to form. The collagen helps return skin to being smooth and elastic-feeling.
Accent XL requires about three to six 45-minute treatments, usually about two to four weeks apart. The number of treatments is dependent on the area of the body being treated. Besides the results, the best part about Accent XL is that the procedure does not require anesthesia. The procedure feels like a warm massage and patients can literally leave our office and go right back to continue their day. Slight redness and warmth of the skin might appear, but will be gone in less than 24 hours.
Here in Newburgh,Indiana cellulite and skin tightening procedures like the Accent XL are usually performed on the buttocks, legs, stomach, and around the eyes and neck. As you can see in these before/after pictures, our Accent XL patients can expect a significant reduction in cellulite and/or noticeable skin tightening.
The most common areas treated for cellulite and skin tightening with the Accent XL are the legs, buttocks, stomach, and around the eyes and neck.
For more information visit our website or call 812-858-9800.
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Advanced Anti Aging & Weight Loss
Newburgh, Indiana
I am writing this article with great concern for people trying to lose weight and lead a healthier lifestyle. Many patients we see at Advanced Anti-aging and Weight Loss are so desperate they will “try anything” to lose excess weight. Before you “try anything” please consider the following information.
Weight Loss is a specialty field. Do not trust your health and weight loss to anyone other than a practitioner that can determine, with your input, the best way for you to safely lose the weight. This information is based on your past and present health history, your goals, your lifestyle and your support systems you may or may not have. Only then will you be confident in your choice of programs and will be able to proceed towards your weight loss goal with the assurance of knowing that the program chosen is designed to work specifically for you.
It is not healthy to lose weight by starving yourself. Very low calorie dieting may cause tissue damage that will likely be permanent. You will find that a great portion of your weight loss, while on a very low calorie diet, will come from muscle and bone loss. This loss may result in an increase of skin breakdown in your face or other body areas areas that may have had accumulated fat. Take note that most gastric bypass patients have extreme amounts of excess skin after rapid weight loss. Most of the loose skin damage can be accounted for from very low calorie dieting (lack of nutrition) alone. This does not have to happen to you. Rapid weight loss can be achieved with little to no skin, bone or muscle damage. This is accomplished by setting your diet up to burn mostly fat and spare muscle and bone. This also allows you to maintain your energy level while having little to no hunger. This can only be done by medical weight loss program that targets fat. Loosing the fat is the goal, not just loosing weight.
Weekly monitoring while on a restrictive diet is extremely important. Closely monitoring your progress and health status is vital to your weight loss success. Dieting is a lifestyle change.The proper medical program that may average 3-7 lbs of fat loss per week when followed accurately, will lessen the time needed to diet and keep you feeling energized, motivated and SAFE during the process.
When deciding which diet is best for you ask for the following frOm the provider:
- Will I see a medical doctor?
- Do I get lab tests prior to dispensing medications?
- If medications are used, what are the side effects?
- Do you have special programs for certain health conditions (i.e. Diabetes, Hypertension, Metabolic syndrome X, Chronic Fatigue)?
- How will the medications affect my metabolism?
- Will I be monitored weekly?
- Is a doctor available if I have problems/concerns?
- Is there alternative programs available for my lifestyle?
- Could I see testimonials from people who have finished this program?
If the diet center cannot provide the information above, I would suggest finding another provider. Your life, Your Health, Your Choice!
If you would like any more information about the anything in this article please email DRS@evansvilleWeightLoss.com or call the office 812-858-9800
Yours in health,
James A. Coomes, MD
Board Certified Physician
Medical Director of Advanced Anti-Aging & Weight Loss
Many people in Indiana enjoy tanning and doing activities outside. Unfortunately, exposure to the sun can result in a higher occurrence of aging symptoms like age spots, extra freckles, rosacea, melasma and brown spots. To treat pigmentation issues, our patients in Evansville and Newburgh are taking advantage of Intensed Pulse Light photo facials, or IPL photo facials.
This treatment requires almost zero downtime, and can be completed in as little as 15 minutes on some areas, which can include the neck, face, and décolleté areas. Typically, it takes about four to six treatments spaced three weeks apart to see the full results of IPL photo facials.
Our IPL photo facials at our medical spa in Newburgh, Indiana gently deliver light energy through our Alma Harmony XL laser to a targeted area. The laser is specifically calibrated for each treatment for optimal results, so it’s important to get these treatments from experienced staff like ours. The light energy gets absorbed by the treatment area, causing the skin blemishes to fade and decrease in size.
Patients looking for an IPL photo facial in Evansville, Indiana can also treat acne scarring, spider veins, liver spots, enlarged pores, uneven pigmentation, and other skin irregularities.
Because IPL photo facials are so safe and effective, they are one of the most popular anti-aging/laser/skin procedures in Indiana and nationwide. Over 425,000 patients received Intense Pulsed Light treatments in 2009, according to statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
While the treatment is administered, patients describe the sensation to be no worse than a rubber band snapping them on the skin. The main side effect is slight redness on the treated area immediately after the procedure, but patients can usually return to work or regular activities after about a half hour.
Because there are so many possible uses for IPL Photo Facials, it’s important to get a consultation with an expert to know your options. To schedule an appointment at Advanced Anti Aging & Weight Loss in Newburgh, Indiana, click here or call 812-858-9800.
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Newburgh, Indiana
Here at Advanced Anti-Aging in Newburgh, Indiana, one of our most popular procedures is laser hair removal.
Women are the predominant gender, and they mostly try to decrease the appearance of hair on their legs, bikini area, and underarms, as well as the upper lip and chin areas. In 2009, according to statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, over 700,000 women had sessions to remove unwanted hair, vs. 158,600 male laser hair removal patients.
Male patients get laser hair removal for their back mostly, but we’ve also had patients who get it for their beards and scalps.
We use Alma’s Harmony laser for laser hair removal, and it’s especially effective for light skinned patients with dark hair.
Our patients can get laser hair removal sessions here in Evansville after a short consultation. Skin color, age, hair color, and other factors are all taken into consideration before we make a treatment plan.
The risk of side effects from laser hair removal is minimal when well-trained and qualified staff, such as ours, performs it.
Several treatment sessions are usually needed for best results.
Advanced Anti-Aging & Weight Loss also offers many other laser procedures in addition to laser hair removal. They include laser skin resurfacing, cellulite reduction and skin tightening, hyperpigmentation and rosacea treatments.
Although we offer laser hair removal at our practice in Newburgh, Indiana, patients from as far as the tristate area travel to enjoy our services.
To book an appointment for laser hair removal in our Newburgh, Indiana practice, please visit www.evansvilleweightloss.com or call 812-858-9800.
One of the fastest-developing areas of anti-aging medicine is laser technology. There are so many things that lasers can do to make patients look younger and better quickly, without the risks and downtime of traditional surgery. Most of the laser procedures we offer can be scheduled within a “lunchtime” session, where the patient can return to work or their day within an hour or two.
Five of the hottest laser procedures we offer here in Newburgh, Indiana are laser skin resurfacing, laser hair removal, cellulite reduction and skin tightening, IPL photo facials, and Zerona body slimming. Although we have many patients who come in just to have these laser procedures in the Evansville area, we also have weight-loss patients who want to maximize their results and look and feel their best while dropping pounds.
First off is laser skin resurfacing, which was performed over 430,000 times in the United States in 2009, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. We use a laser called the Pixel Perfect, which provides dramatic improvements in the texture and tone of our patients’ skin. It diminishes wrinkles, fine lines and acne scars while stimulating new collagen to grow under the skin, so the benefits continue to accrue months after the treatment. The best part is that it requires very little downtime compared to other lasers. For more information, visit here.
For our patients who have skin imperfections and blemishes from broken capillaries, melasma, brown spots, and the like, an Intense Pulsed Light photo facial, or IPL treatment, can do the trick. This treatment requires zero downtime, and can be completed in as little as 15 minutes. IPL treatments for the neck, face, and décolleté area are all common.
According to the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, cellulite occurs naturally in roughly 80 to 90% of women after puberty. Based on our before/after cellulite and skin tightening pictures, we have a great solution with the Accent XL. It takes about three to five 45-minute treatments spaced two weeks apart to treat cellulite anywhere on the body. These treatments do not hurt or require any recovery time. As you can see here, this is great for toning and firming skin, whether it’s from natural aging or after weight loss.
The most common areas treated for cellulite and skin tightening with the Accent XL are the legs, buttocks, stomach, and around the eyes and neck.
Laser skin resurfacing is great for refreshing one’s skin, IPL reduces the appearance of blemishes and imperfections, and the Accent XL can tighten loose skin. Since they all require almost no downtime, many patients are finding that they can save time and money by combining them into “Laser 360” complete skin program in Evansville.
Patients can come in for all 3 sessions in one session, once a month, with a cleansing microdermabrasion between treatments. This requires almost no downtime and provides a non-surgical facelift with just four quick office visits over two months.
For people needing fat removal where diet and exercise have failed, our Zerona laser treatments are a great alternative to liposuction. Zerona is available right here in Indiana after being touted nationally by The Doctors on CBS and Rachel the Rachel Ray show.
Our patients have dropped two to seven dress or pant sizes with Zerona, which is a non-invasive laser therapy that attacks fat storing cells, causing fat to melt away with about six 40 minute treatments, scheduled every other day. It is completely pain free. Patients can return to regular activities immediately, and is regarded as a safe alternative to liposuction, lipodissolve, and heating devices such as the Velashape or Thermage, which can cause discomfort.
The Zerona is well-suited to be paired with the Accent XL for skin tightening. Many of our weight loss patients prefer this option for a final push to maximize their results. Patients can treat any sagging skin and nagging cellulite with the Accent XL while the Zerona LipoLaser zaps away the final inch or two that they want to lose.
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