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Tummy Tuck Bikini Tuck


Many women and men have excess skin on the lower abdomen which simply will not go away with diet and exercise. A modern tummy tuck, also called abdominoplasty is an excellent procedure to remove unwanted skin from your tummy. With modern techniques the scar can be hidden under your bikini or swimming suit using the […]

MESOTHERAPY-LIPODISSOLVE? Why do Spas do it? Does it work?


Mesotherapy, also called Lipodissolve is a highly advertised procedure that involves injecting microscopic quantities of natural extracts, homeopathic agents, pharmaceuticals and vitamins into the skin to dissolve fat. Proponents of Mesotherapy or Lipodissolve claim that these procedures can be used to eliminate cellulite, promote weight loss, treat aging skin and redundant (sagging) skin, and rejuvenate […]

Laser Skin Rejuvenation of the Neck, Décolletage and Hands-The Most Often Neglected Skin Areas


I am often amazed to see patients with stunningly fresh and beautiful facial skin who have neglected to take equal care to rejuvenate their hands, neck and Décolletage. The neck and hands are often neglected when using sun protection and when topical, laser and IPL treatments are used to rejuvenate and freshen the facial skin. […]

What Is Medical Aesthetics (Esthetics),Cosmetic Medicine, or Aesthetic Medicine?


The dictionary definition of aesthetics or esthetics includes “outward appearance-the way something (someone) looks, especially when considered in terms of how pleasing it (he/she) is.” It also includes the phrase “idea of beauty-an idea of what is beautiful or artistic.” Cosmetic is defined as “superficial measures to make something appear better, more attractive, or more […]

Understanding Fraxel® Repair and Lumenis® Bridge Fractional Ablative CO2 Lasers and Palomar® Lux2940 Fractional Erbium Ablative Laser for Fractional Laser Skin Resurfacing


CO2 ablative laser resurfacing has been the “Gold Standard” for non surgical facial rejuvenation and removal of facial skin wrinkles and photo aging since 1995. CO2 ablative laser resurfacing using the Ultrapulse CO2 laser can achieve very significant facial rejuvenation including wrinkle removal, skin tightening and removal of pigment and photo aging skin changes. (See […]

Face Lines, Cheek Lines, and Smile Lines-New Removal Techniques


Expecting a skin cream to remove face lines from your facial skin is like putting an aspirin on top of your head to cure a headache! (Contact Dr Seckel)

Above before and after CO2 laser resurfacing
Most face line or wrinkle removal creams cannot get into the face line to correct the skin damage that is […]

Lip Rejuvenation- The New Lux2940 Fractional Laser Resurfacing Removes Lipstick lines and Lip Wrinkles with Minimal Down Time


Lipstick lines, lip lines and lip wrinkles are one of the most common early signs of facial aging and yet have traditionally been one of the most difficult to treat,

Soft tissue fillers like Juvederm® and Restylane® have been used and can produce a beautiful plumping effect on the lip and camouflage lipstick lines and […]

Smartlipo, Lipodissolve and Laser Liposuction


Many people have been asking me about Smartlipo, Lipodissolve and Laser Liposuction.
Smartlipo and lipodissolve are new laser techniques for dissolving and removing fat. The technique was pioneered by Dr Goldman in Brazil and has become very popular in the US during the past year.

What is new about smartlipo and lipodissolve is that a tiny […]

Face Lines-Smile Lines, Cheek Lines-Modern Removal Techniques


Expecting a skin cream to remove face lines from your facial skin is like putting an aspirin on top of your head to cure a headache! (Contact Dr Seckel)

Most face line or wrinkle removal creams cannot get into the face line to correct the skin damage that is causing the face line or wrinkle […]

Lip Rejuvenation- The New Lux2940 Fractional Laser Removes Lipstick lines and Lip Wrinkles with Minimal Down Time


Lipstick lines, lip lines and lip wrinkles are one of the most common early signs of facial aging and yet have traditionally been one of the most difficult to treat,

Soft tissue fillers like Juvederm® and Restylane® have been used and can produce a beautiful plumping effect on the lip and camouflage lipstick lines and […]

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