TIMELESS MODERN SKIN TIGHTENING • LIVE BETTER WITH REGENCEN • DISCOVER FEMININE REJUVENATION • RECLAIM BEAUTIFUL SKIN • CHOOSE THE BODY YOU WANT • EVOLUTION OF THREADLIFTS MODERN TREATMENTS FOR EMBRACING A LIFESTYLE OF WELLNESS AND BEAUTY. NOW OFFERING: IV infusion therapy & bioidentical hormone replacement!
TIMELESS MODERN SKIN TIGHTENING • LIVE BETTER WITH REGENCEN • DISCOVER FEMININE REJUVENATION • RECLAIM BEAUTIFUL SKIN • CHOOSE THE BODY YOU WANT • EVOLUTION OF THREADLIFTS MODERN TREATMENTS FOR EMBRACING A LIFESTYLE OF WELLNESS AND BEAUTY. NOW OFFERING: IV infusion therapy & bioidentical hormone replacement!
The results of aesthetic and regenerative treatments have expanded far beyond looking better. We feel better, move better, and live better. Introducing RegenCen, a division of Cosmetic Skin & Laser Center in Traverse City and Petoskey.
Dr. Gustav Lo, MD Explains Regenerative Medicine 01 TELL US ABOUT REGENCEN. 02 WHAT EXACTLY IS REGENERATIVE MEDICINE? 03 YOU OFFER QUITE A RANGE OF SERVICES. TELL US ABOUT THAT. DR. GUSTAV LO, MD |
“Aging happens slowly. Our cells gradually lose function over time. Joints are a great example: almost everyone over 40 has joint pain or stiffness somewhere, but only after decades of worsening are you ready for joint replacement. Hair loss, erection function, vaginal function, and bladder control generally follow that same slow path. But you don’t have to wait for worse.” - Dr. Gustav Lo, MD 04 AT WHAT AGE DO PEOPLE SEEK 08 IS PRF BETTER REGENERATIVE TREATMENTS? THAN STEM CELLS? 05 WHAT’S MOST EXCITING ABOUT REGENERATIVE MEDICINE? 06 IS IT TRUE YOU DO A LOT OF SERVICES ON HALF OF YOUR BODY? 07 WHAT IS PRF?
Trending: Feminine OH!Rejuvenation What exactly is it? In polite language, “feminine rejuvenation” really just means improving or reversing pelvic problems that occur with women throughout life. The medical reality is that difficulties with vaginal function se ual health and bladder control affect almost all women at some point. Really? Almost all women? Absolutely. Any woman who’s had a vaginal birth, any peri or postmenopausal woman, or any woman having hormonal uctuations is bound to recogni e pelvic changes. ard to believe ave a loo at the test uestions • o you have to cross your legs when you laugh or snee e Using a pad just in case? • Getting up a lot at night? Or planning your day around bathroom locations? • Intimate enjoyment not what it used to be? • ormonal changes causing dryness These are real medical problems that don’t often have a solution you can pick up at the pharmacy. RegenCen Offers Solutions At CSLC’s RegenCen division, we offer a suite of services to fi what’s bro en down there. • Bladder control orpheus gives good to excellent results in 80-90% of patients with urge or stress incontinence after 1-3 visits. • Vaginal health orma and platelet rich fibrin treatments have satisfaction rates for eliminating dryness and improving intimate function. • Aesthetic treatments ur mpower platform from n ode provides a full suite of treatments for both inside and out, including nonsurgical labiaplasty. • Bioidentical hormones: With pellet therapy. Why haven’t I heard about these treatments before? Because people don’t talk about these things. But they should – come in and talk with one of our providers about things people usually don’t talk about. 231.347.7395 | regencen.com | traverse city | petoskey
A FEW EXAMPLES OF OUR IN OFFICE T R A N S F O R M AT I O N S LASER LIFT LASER LIFT THREAD LIFT CELLULAZE AFTER AFTER AFTER AFTER BEFORE BEFORE BEFORE BEFORE SMARTLIPO SMARTLIPO RFAL PRF HAIR BOOSTER AFTER AFTER AFTER AFTER BEFORE BEFORE BEFORE BEFORE COOLSCULPTING COOLSCULPTING MORPHEUS TOTALFX TIMELESS TOTALFX AFTER AFTER AFTER BEFORE AFTER BEFORE BEFORE BEFORE 49 FILLER FILLER LIP FILLER ARTICAL TITLE AFTER AFTER AFTER BEFORE AFTER BEFORE BEFORE BEFORE BOTOX BOTOX THERMISMOOTH THERMOCLEAR AFTER AFTER AFTER BEFORE AFTER BEFORE BEFORE BEFORE INTENSE PULSED LIGHT INTENSE PULSED LIGHT SCLEROTHERAPY TATTOO REMOVAL AFTER AFTER AFTER AFTER BEFORE BEFORE BEFORE BEFORE complimentary consultations cslcmichigan.com | regencen.com | 231.347.7395 follow us on instagram: @cslcmichigan | @regencen
Naturally beautiful. That’s how we all want to feel. At Cosmetic Skin & Laser Center, we believe in being the best version of yourself at any age and any stage. Our approach is simple: when you look better, you feel better. Individualized consultations by collaborative, experienced providers who are passionate about aesthetics and state-of-the-art treatments. The perfect blend of art, science, and experience. You’ll emerge naturally you – but better. And no one has to know why you always look so good. Your choice. Your beauty. Naturally. Perfectly imperfect.
YOUR GUIDE COSMETIC SKIN & LASER CENTER TOCTHISISSUEO N T E N T S OF TIMELESS 07 SKIN: Why choose when you can have it all? 08 SELF-CARE: More then skin deep. The beauty of inner transformation. 12 FACE: The ageless treatment backed by science. 16 LIFT: Newer facelift alternatives with instant and longer-lasting results. 18 NAKED: Treatments to make makeup optional everyday. 22 BODY: Modern treatments to get the body you deserve. 32 RESTORE: Invisible, natural ller treatments restore everything from under eyes to hands.
36 AGING: How old you are is your business; how young you look is ours. 38 TRANSFORMATIONS: Bodies that look like they feel – an athlete’s testimonial. GLOSSARY 46 GLOSSARY: All of your favorite treatments (and all of the newest!), de ned. REGENCEN 26 MORPH ME: Meet the most versatile radiofrequency microneedling on the market. 30 TREND: Vaguvenation is here, and more advanced than ever. 40 MEN: Not just for women. Our most popular men’s treatments. 42 PAINLESS: The power of scienti cally proven PRF for a natural arthritis cure. 44 HORMONES: Change your life! Bioidentical hormone replacement with pellets.
insights A FEW WORDS FROM OUR FOUNDERS COURTNEY LO NN N DR. GUSTAV LO, MD NN N “Should I get an aesthetic treatment, and if so, which If you’re a regular at our practice, you’re probably familiar one?” As aesthetic providers, we get asked this with platelet rich fibrin . f you’re new to the term here’s the uic version platelets are tiny pac ets of uestion wherever we go. growth and healing factors circulating constantly in our bloodstreams. Their healing properties have been known And the answer is simple, right? Of course you do! for many decades, and recent research breakthroughs have Because at all ages and stages, people want to look advanced the field dramatically both in aesthetics and and feel better. It’s well-deserved simple self-care. conventional medicine. After a visit to CSLC, you’ll accomplish goals like “refreshed, rejuvenated, lifted, or boosted.” Who We’ve treated thousands of clients with their own doesn’t want or deserve that? concentrated platelets and fibrin for needs as varied as hair growth se ual re uvenation for both men and women Younger clients focus on maintenance and slowing skin regeneration, and joint healing. signs of aging while patients above 30 may need more corrective treatments to turn back the clock. Platelets work on all these conditions because the Professionals in their 50s and 60s want to feel underlying cause is the same: aging tissue that loses its confident with their peers and s are elated with ability to repair and regrow. he growth factors in the a refresh that softens those deeper lines. And we can are released and attract stem cells and fibroblasts which then thank Zoom video calls for a recent uptick in jawline grow new, healthy, fully functional tissue in the area treated. contouring! he results have been better than we ever hoped. or f you’re afraid to pull the trigger on your first sexual health, the satisfaction rate is nearly 100% for treatment or next treatment, we get it. Our treatment menu loo s li e the lipstic section want them all . se es with the added bonus of better bladder And although having multiple treatment options is control for women too . air loss studies consistently a good thing it’s easy to be paraly ed by indecision show 30% increases in hair growth and hair shaft with boundless choices. thic ness which we see in our patients as well. or some conditions, no other treatment can match the Aesthetic medicine has evolved from chemical peels improvements we can achieve using PRF – your own and Botox to a multimodality approach that addresses body’s magical regenerative serum. everything from uneven skin color to sagging and smoothing. This “Full Face Approach” ensures a Naturally, with such a high satisfaction rate, demand for our balanced, beautiful outcome in multiple scenarios, regenerative services has gone through the roof, so much whether it’s how your face looks in a virtual meeting or so that we’ve opened a new division within CSLC focusing at an upcoming event. exclusively on regenerative medicine. The RegenCen (short for egenerative enter offers all our previous What’s always made our approach at CSLC services and adds more. incomparable is our commitment to complimentary consultations at every visit and offering the most Now we’re treating degenerative and in ammatory advanced solutions to address your concerns. Our conditions such as arthritis and tendonitis, as well as providers receive ongoing training to both develop chronic injuries like tennis elbow and plantar fasciitis. Our their aesthetic eye as well as master the latest expertise in these areas stems from our 15 year experience techni ues ensuring every patient leaves our office with in my medical practice. e’re now offering looking like the best version of themselves. solutions to these and other tough to treat conditions exclusively to our RegenCen and CSLC clients.
“Why choose between IPL, Hydrafacial, and skin firming? With the Foundation Facial, you can have it all.” – Courtney Lo Founder & Artistic Director Cosmetic Skin & Laser Center’s exclusive Foundation Facial uses results-driven corrective treatments to fade pigmentation, reduce the appearance of acne scarring, stimulate collagen, smooth fine lines, and leave your skin radiant, vibrant, and healthy. fter a consult with one of our edical estheticians treatments are customi ed to renew s in on the face nec chest and or hands. During your 80-minute appointment, treatments may include Signature Dermaplaning Forma / TIMELESS Hydrafacial Venus RF 07 Salicylic Peel Intense AHA / NN Pulsed Light BHA Peel NN CSLCMICHIGAN.COM FOUNDATION FACIAL THE EASY PATH TO BEAUTIFUL SKIN
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“I used to think getting TIMELESS aesthetic treatments was 09 vain but now I value my regular Botox and ller NY treatments as essential investments in myself. When I show up at a management meeting or go out on a date with my husband, I don’t feel vain – I feel con dent.” – Jackie Senske, CSLC patient SELF Self-care he outward benefits are meaningful but it’s your inner transformation – the subtle ways treatments help you feel better every day – that’s priceless. Love yourself first and everything else falls in line.
How aesthetic For up-to-date aesthetic treatments news, blogs, specials, improve your and before and afters, quality of life visit cslcmichigan.com NY We serve an amazing community of people. What they all want is to feel good regardless of age, sex, skin type, or body shape. When you look better, you feel better, and there’s scientific research to back that up. 10 Courtney Lo, TIMELESS Founder and Artistic Director of Cosmetic Skin & Laser Center Self-esteem boost onfidence that’s the one word we consistently hear as the biggest benefit of aesthetic treatments a feeling of confidence. etting aesthetic treatments doesn’t mean you hate what you see in the mirror,” says CSLC Artistic Director Courtney Lo. “You may be totally comfortable in your own body, but enhancing or simply maintaining your uni ue features it’s always a boost e have long nown the physically enhancing benefits of oto treatments but to now have data that indicates Botox also improves one’s psyche, self-esteem, and uality of life is very significant says teven . ayan at the hicago enter for acial lastic urgery and lead investigator in a study about the effects of oto in ections on uality of life and self esteem. It’s not just Botox that brings value to people’s lives. “These little annoyances are often felt in the background of our lives,” Lo says, “and patients are surprised to learn that they can easily eliminate them.” Whether it’s lip lines, dry skin, looking tired, or excessive sweating, these daily downers weigh on us. “But if you can eliminate a couple at a time, life gets better!” Lo adds. Feeling better Jill S. was bothered by the spider veins that appeared in her 20s. “They’re partly genetic and partly due to being a ight attendant she told us. clerotherapy reduced her veins in just 3 treatments. The result for Lisa? “Now when I shave, I like looking at my legs again and I enjoy wearing skirts.”
Barbara T. was bothered by seeing her double chin on video conferences. “I’ve known about it for a while,” she told us, “but seeing it all the time on screen it’s li e suddenly turned into my mom fter ace ite t’s so much better! No more turtlenecks.” After giving birth, women are overwhelmed by the changes in their body shape and function. “I lost the weight, but my shape had changed and oolsculpting helped me get it bac states patient li abeth . t actually made me a happier mom and partner!” Worry-free All the the things on your skin or body that bother you add up, and aesthetic treatments help reduce all the overload and ongoing maintenance of your life. You maintain and update your home – don’t you deserve that level of self-care, too? So many of our services simply help deliver a worry-free life. Whether you’re in your 30s and gloss your lips with Restylane Kysse injections, or in your 80s and spoil yourself with a medical grade facial, or filler in your downturned mouth for a little boost aesthetic treatments bring empowerment and confidence to your life on a daily basis. i e the spring in your step you feel after you leave the salon, maintaining your treatments each uarter creates a self care ritual all year long. s René, RN says, “It’s just like touching up my roots or getting a massage ongoing aesthetic treatments are a tangible way you tell yourself matter. I care about me.’” Getting started TIMELESS The advantage of Cosmetic Skin & Laser 11 Center over most practices is that we offer complimentary aesthetic consultations with NY every visit. People are overwhelmed by the beauty industry. “They want to know they’re choosing the right treatments and making good self-care investments,” says Lo. “We care about patient satisfaction and your results just as much as you do,” she adds. Want to get started? Give us a call or text us at 231.347.7395 for your complimentary consultation. “To optimize my health and wellness, I rely on a regimen of yoga, exercise, diet, skin rejuvenation, and sex life with my husband. I sit down with my provider to make a plan every year – Morpheus, Hydrafacial, PRF, etc. It makes a big difference in how I feel!” eggy artin atient
TIMELESS12 THE CSLC ULTIMATE FACIAL
When it comes to a holy grail treatment TIMELESS that reveals smoother skin at any age and any stage, you can’t beat the CSLC 13 Ultimate Facial. In a world with infinite aesthetic options, this one-hour, 100% natural skincare treatment is beloved by both 20-somethings and 70-somethings alike. Why? No matter your skin type, the Ultimate Facial regenerates new collagen for smoother, bouncier, healthier skin. “Our Ultimate Facial boosts the results of our SkinPen microneedling treatment as we infuse platelet-rich fibrin to encourage faster healing and more collagen production,” says CSLC Founder and Artistic Director Courtney Lo.
THE UNIQUE POWER OF PRF NATURAL FILLER 14 ow it wor s is in ected with small needles or cannulas in a similar fashion as fillers. TIMELESS ow it helps • Softens dark hollows under and around eyes • Plumps drawn, sunken cheeks • oftens fine lines • Improves skin texture and thickness SCAR REDUCTION ow it wor s is in ected or microneedled into an entire area to improve broad scarring or focused on ust a few scars creating a natural filler effect. ow it helps • Improves healing process of surgical scars ills and smooths acne scars SKIN REJUVENATION ow it wor s is infused into the s in with the in en microneedling device to reduce pore si e and boost skin tone and texture. ow it helps educes pore si e ades sun damage mproves discoloration mooths aging te ture • Induces collagen
HOW DOES MICRONEEDLING and we either apply the topically WORK? and infuse it into your s in via the approved SkinPen microneedling device Also known as “collagen induction customi ed to your s in’s thic ness or therapy,” microneedling rejuvenates the we in ect the directly into the folds s in via a handheld pen that’s e uipped lines, and scars of your skin. with very fine needles. s these needles are passed over the skin in a controlled WHAT HAPPENS DURING pattern, they create microinjuries, which THE CSLC ULTIMATE FACIAL? set off a cascade of reactions. We start by applying a topical numbing Injuries signal to the body, “it’s time to cream prior to the treatment. Once the repair,” so the cells naturally go to work area is numb, we remove the cream, to heal and repair the skin, which in turn clean and prep your skin, and begin the stimulates collagen and elastin. The end treatment. result? Smoother, more radiant, and youthful-looking skin. As the microneedles create tiny “channels” of injury, the growth factors While microneedling on its own and healing goodness of the sin increases your skin’s new collagen, into these channels. combining it with induces e tra collagen production. The outcome is an can remain in the layers of the TIMELESS overall improvement in skin hydration, dermis for several days, and the pores and firmness. matri will continue to wor to ecently did a series of build your own collagen in the days microneedling treatments,” says Lee, and weeks that follow. The best RN. “While Botox is still effective for me, results come from a series of I’ve found that as my skin ages, creases microneedling treatments performed stay in my forehead all too easily.” The 2-3 times a year. hydration and cellular renewal of the “I would microneedle my entire body if I 15 microneedling treatments plumps the skin so lines don’t visibly settle could says ront ffice anager so much. rit. y fine lines and pore si e have substantially decreased from regular microneedling.” THE SCIENCE BEHIND PRF Want these kind of results for yourself? Book an always-complimentary is the acronym for platelet rich consultation to learn more about how PRF microneedling can help you get fibrin which is the improved version of your glow back, no matter your skin type or age. platelet rich plasma . contains fibrin white blood cells You can see a live PRF microneedling procedure in action on our Instagram and platelets, and what really makes reels (@cslcmichigan). a superior therapy to is it releases growth factors back into your own skin cells over the course of 10-12 days versus just a few minutes. “These growth factors work to repair your skin, resulting in a younger-looking surface ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS and ongoing regeneration,” says Lee, icroneedling with nte growth factors is a nice option for clients N. has been approved for use in who are more budget sensitive, while orpheus radiofre uency the medical field for years to help speed microneedling see page is a solid choice when firming is desired. post-surgical scar and wound recovery. Today we tap into the same biological process to help keep skin looking fresh and vibrant.” btaining is easy we do a simple in office blood draw which we immediately spin into a speciali ed low speed centrifuge that separates the components. Then our real work begins,
ARTICAL TITLE Thanks to plenty of collagen and elastin during youth, skin holds TIMELESS its shape and structure. That all changes as we age. As collagen and elastin naturally deplete, skin loses density and resilience. Then gravity takes over and skin sagging starts – everywhere! Forma facials, microneedling, Ultherapy, and even tretinoin cream are great overall collagen boosters, but a few years back threads gave 16 us an instantaneous skin-lifting solution to lift sagging that also stimulates the growth of new collagen. INSTANT LIFT IN A LUNCH HOUR
THREADS, BETTER I never wanted the hassle of a facelift. The combo of Laser Lift Want an instant face-lift without surgery? and threads has been my go-to. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the third most popular surgery is the – Ann, CSLC patient facelift. But nonsurgical lifting and tightening treatments are far more common, and for good N threads vs Novathreads N threads ta e reason lifting sagging s in on the face without the longer to get reabsorbed AND that means more hassles and downtime of a surgical facelift fits the collagen forms around the thread. Remember, lifestyle of many. And many want a more natural, threads are reabsorbed over a few months. During less dramatic result than a facelift. that time, collagen forms along the thread and the barbs leaving behind bands of firm support where he main ways to tighten and lift s in are the threads were - that’s how we get results to last 1-2 years. A full threadlift with MINT threads can heat orpheus or acetite which shrin the be performed in about 45 minutes and combined with Laser Lift, FaceTite, or Liquid Lift for optimal s in laser energy lasers and aser ift and results. focused ultrasound technology ltherapy . hese Ultimately the brand of threads used in threadlifts do matter. In the hands of experienced providers, technologies are great for both overall firming threadlifts are an excellent way to lift sagging skin saknidn gainvde gyiovue tyhoaut tlihttalet lpitetlrekpwehrkenwehveenryetvheinrygthing and tightening, but if you want to lift cheeks and seems to be falling. jowls without surgery, the threadlift is your best solution. At CSLC, Dr. Gustav Lo started performing HOW IT WORKS TIMELESS threadlifts in 2016. “It was an exciting time because we were already offering the nonsurgical It’s simpler than you might think. After a neck lift with liposuction under the chin, other wise complimennttaarryyccoonnssuullttaattiioonn wwiitthh oonnee ooff oouurr known as Laserlift. The threadlift gave us a new providers where your customi ed threads are tool to lift the skin around the jawline and higher.” chosen, threads are generally inserted with a tiny Threads have continued to advance. “Since 2017, cannula through a small needle poke. Threads lift the improvement patients see have advanced with laifntdanhdolhdoslkdinskuinp ubpy btinyytinbyarbbasrobns othnethsuetsuuretu. re.ost every new generation of threads,” adds Lo. thoresat dthmreaaderms acrearstecrtehaetebathrbesbbayrbcsutbtyincgudtteinfegcts dinetfoetchtse itnhtroeathde, wthhreicahdw, weahkicehnws iet.aAkenndsmito. Astnd e’ve recently upgraded to N threads and mevoesrtyoenveraygorneeeasg–repelasc–inpglathcirnegadthsrleoaodks lwoookrse 17 we’re super excited about them! We’ve loved wthoarnseit tfheaenls.itAfseefolsr. rAesufoltrs,rethsueltlisft, tisheinlsifttainstinasntdant threads for a number of years starting with athnedctohlelacgoelnlagbeonosbtoimosptriomvpersofvoersmfornmthosn. Tthhse. Tcohset NN Silhouette Instalift and Novathreads, but our loyalty coof stht roefatdhsresatdarststaarrotsunadro$u2n5d0$a2n5d0caanndgcoanupgoto has changed and the reasons are simple MINT u$p30to00$3d0e0p0enddeinpgenodnintgheoanrtehaes atreatsetdreaantded and threads are stronger and last longer. They’re number of threads placed. mo e o st, ith fi me onne tion to the tiss e for more lift, then maintaining your result up to MINT VS OTHER THREADS 50% longer! • Stronger for better lift THE MINT ADVANTAGES • Longer lasting NN • More collagen formation N thread barbs are actually molded onto • More thread variety the thread; not only does this maintain the full strength, it also stays intact longer in your skin. o the nonsurgical result from N lifts more (since the suture is stronger, we can tie the threads tighter and lasts longer the thread isn’t wea ened by cuts . BEFORE BEFORE BEFORE BEFORE AFTER AFTER AFTER AFTER
One of the main reasons patients come to CSLC? They don’t want to wear foundation and concealer every day. Women of all ages want to continue or reclaim their foundation- free days, either once in a while or every day.
“Skin that looks beautiful TIMELESS without foundation starts 19 with assessing tone and texture issues. Is it hyperpigmentation from hormones like melasma, ost in mm to hyperpigmention like pimple marks, rosacea, scars, or simple sun damage?” says Bryanna, CSLC Medical Aesthetician. N
“Walking out the door with just a tinted SPF and splash of color on the cheeks – mascara optional – everyone deserves that.” – Jensen, Medical Aesthetician Peels Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) The all-around brightener e l li e e filte BEFORE eels have stayed uite popular and for The treatment just about everyone TIMELESS N good reason. In just minutes to hours, needs, IPL, helps improve the color 20 dead cells are lifted away, sending a balance of the skin’s tone and reduces message to living cells to multiply in their hyperpigmentation and redness place. Younger, brighter skin is the end without any downtime. result. In fact, peels actually do a better IPL treatments are fast, with most AFTER ob at reversing melasma and superficial lasting 15 to 30 minutes, and you can be breakouts than high-tech devices. in and out in a lunch hour. One treatment “Don’t trust a laser to do that,” says helps, but you’ll see best results with a ourtney o ounder. series of three, spaced two weeks apart. Intense Pulsed Light ThermoClear Lasers Cryotherapy BEFORE CryoCorrect Skin refresher Age spot eraser AFTER Laser treatments deliver short, or years dermatologists have used concentrated light beams directed at BEFORE specific irregularities li e wrin les or cryotherapy as a treatment for brown age spots or a whole region like the spots, warts, and other lesions, but AFTER face, neck, or chest for anti-aging. As there’s always the risk of swapping a the wounds heal, new healthy skin cells dar spot for a little white scar. aybe replace damaged areas, and collagen that’s okay on your hand, but not on production results in firmer smoother your face. Skinceuticals CryoCorrect is a skin over time. lighter version of free ing. Most spots can be completely eliminated in just a Which laser? he esur laser is ideal couple of treatments. for those who don’t want to take time away from their work or social lives,” ThermoClear says Lo. And our most powerful and transformative laser treatment is the Precision perfection fractionated CO2 laser ltrapulse or those pes y little annoyances which dramatically improves skin tone like stubborn veins around the nose, n te t e, fine lines n in les, sebaceous hyperplasia, and milia, we’ve age spots, and scars. After just one been thrilled with this little tool,” says week of downtime, you’ll see refreshed Sarah, Lead Aesthetician. ThermoClear skin and the improvement continues for essentially heats and destroys stubborn 3-6 months. skin defects. The treatment is powerful but as precise as a sharpened pencil.
ACNE & ACNE SCARS: THE LOWDOWN “I don’t want to have to wear makeup” – THIS is where everyone from Gen Z to Baby Boomers agrees. Makeup should be optional, not mandatory. Where things get sticky are acne and acne scars – there’s no secret ingredient or miracle gadget that makes scars totally disappear. The good news: we have more acne and acne scar faders than ever. ACTIVE ACNE e see three types of acne patients at teens to adults who 15% either 1) want to treat acne without medical treatment, 2) have tried medical of adult women have acne. – American Academy treatment without success, or 3) who are currently under medical treatment but of Dermatology still want clearer skin or to fade acne marks/scarring. Treatment programs range 21 from simpler s incare to peels with e tractions to more advanced orpheus if the acne is cystic (those large, irritated nodules under the skin, especially along the awline . orpheus destroys the pilosebaceous unit the oil producing pore at the heart of the cyst using thermal energy with microneedles. nd N you get extra collagen stimulation and a more youthful look to boot! POST-PIMPLE MARKS A lot of acne “scarring” is actually hyperpigmentation – in other words, those annoying marks that take an exceptionally long time to fade to normal colored s in. ight peels and ydrafacials help but i eels remove more s in layers to uic ly even s in coloration and microneedling improves s in te ture and pores. dding at home medical grade s incare to in office treatments generally fades post-pimple marks in about half the time. SCARS When scarring is deeper – with indentations – our go-to treatment is TIMELESS platelet rich fibrin . fter an in office blood draw and prep rein ecting your own and growth factors into the depressions stimulates new tissue to form smoothing irregularities for years to come. Combine with fractionated CO2 laser on areas needing greater improvement. N “Makeup should be like jewelry for skin. Sometimes we want to wear it and sometimes we don’t.” – Paige, Medical Aesthetician
TIMELESS Y Top 3 ways to bring back your shape Advances in minimally or noninvasive body contouring offer in- office solutions to tweak or transform your body, from tightening loose skin to permanently 22 eliminating fat. So what treatment or treatment combination is best for your body? It depends on where you are now and where you want to be.
1. 23 TIMELESS Coolsculpting Elite Y ne of the first noninvasive fat eliminating treatments to hit the market was Coolsculpting. The new elite version treats two areas at once, delivers even smoother results, and covers more surface area – offering a 20-25% reduction in stubborn fat bulges with each treatment. approved oolsculpting uses controlled cooling to free e and permanently destroy fat cells that are resistant to diet and exercise. Some results are visible in just three weeks, with your new shape materiali ing after three months when the fro en cells are naturally eliminated. This means less accumulation of fat, and as long as your weight is relatively stable, the results are permanent. Coolsculpting Elite 101 20% reduction in bulges • treat multiple areas at once • no downtime • lunchtime treatments • belly, love handles, thighs, arms.
The body shop 2. Smartlipo for tweaks and transformations eel li e you’re stuc with stubborn hereditary As people desire saddlebags or inner thighs? Or that menopausal more options to tummy that seemed to appear overnight? Not so. take care of their Today’s body sculpting and shrinking options are bodies, the industry miles ahead of traditional liposuction. The most has responded with dramatic body-shaping solutions without a major choices for virtually tummy tuck are minimally invasive “heat” devices every concern. The that use laser or radiofre uency assisted lipolysis. 24 catch? You need to TIMELESS Yplan ahead, as your Our controlled and precise approach ensures your new body shape end result is a beautifully contoured shape, with will be at its best in curves in just the right places, and unwanted 3-6 months. bulges and bumps dramatically reduced – it’s common to see about a 70% reduction. When do you see results Your figure appears slimmer almost immediately and definitely within a wee . Be patient, though – the best results are at 6 months, as your skin tightens over time. “I was working out twice a day and had been yo-yo dieting for years. I had a very stubborn body shape,” says edical esthetician arah. fter martlipo pretty much went from a si e to an 8. I would do it again in a heartbeat. It’s the most ama ing life changing treatment. t’s been over years and I still love my results.” Smartlipo 101 70-80% reduction in bulges • weekend recovery • skin tightening simultaneously • abdomen, love handles, thighs, arms, knees Interested in treating your double chin? Check out our Laser Lift using Smartlipo technology on pg. 36. BEFORE BEFORE AFTER SMARTLIPO AFTER SMARTLIPO
“I work out daily, but during menopause I had some fat build up in my abdomen. It was really frustrating because it wouldn’t budge. Taking care of it was the best decision ever.” – René, CSLC RN 3. Radiofrequency-assisted liposuction (RFAL) TIMELESS Commonly referred to as BodyTite or AccuTite, is a mini version of martlipo. e’ve been doing Smartlipo for almost 15 years and it’s still our go-to for someone looking for transformation. 25 li e ody ite isn’t as powerful adds r. o. he difference is martlipo uses a fiberoptic laser to li uify fat and tighten s in and uses radiofre uency energy. e love for very tiny areas li e owls or the Y tail of spence frontal bra fat where ust a little bit of tightening is needed but not so much fat reduction. RFAL 101 mini version of Smartlipo • best for very small areas • minimal recovery BEFORE BEFORE AFTER AFTER RFAL
ARTICAL TITLE 26TIMELESS THE MAGIC OF The most versatile treatment for aging s in and ies.
Trying to get aging skin to behave and look like youthful skin is a perpetual challenge. You’ve heard it all before – we need to “wake up” your existing skin cells to make them start producing new cells and more collagen. The Morpheus8 developers used simple and well established radiofrequency (RF) energy but focused their research on applying that energy very precisely to different tissue layers and areas of the body to address everything from aging skin to excessive sweating to stress incontinence. The idea is simple when IF FINE LINES ARE BOTHERSOME... orpheus is activated an array of tiny, gold-tipped needles penetrate Crepey areas are always tough to treat but not to a precise depth, then instantly deliver a burst of energy. y varying the with Morpheus resurfacing. sing this speciali ed depth of treatment and the amount of energy released, practitioners can tip olleen says orpheus is li e achieve completely different effects, making it our most versatile rejuvenating supercharged microneedling. You get the peel right device utility player yet. away but the boost in new growth and firmness is a e a loo at our five most popular orpheus treatments but don’t thin what really gives long-lasting smoothing for those that’s the limit – if there’s another spot on your body you need smoothed, tightened super fine lines around the eyes and mouth. or buffed, just ask us if we treat it. The answer is probably yes orpheus ta es “I love to use the resurfacing TIMELESS aging skin from dull and drab – without tip as a skin polish, and it seems radiance to fabulous and firm with a 27 youthful glow. to o ette o m fine lines than peels.” IF YOU WANT FIRMER SKIN... – Sarah, Medical Aesthetician & Laser Specialist Morpheus8 for the win ighten firm lift. ound like Spanx™ for the face? “Well, that’s how I ALTERNATIVE SOLUTION: Ultrapulse TotalFX describe it,” says Courtney Lo, Artistic Director of resurfaces skin with a fractionated CO2 laser. The advantage of CO2 laser is that it’s a one-time osmetic in aser enter. or a uic no treatment with greater reduction in sun damage downtime treatment orpheus settings are and lines; the disadvantage is that recovery takes adjusted to medium depth, which delivers energy 5-7 days. to both the dermis (which responds by actually shrin ing tightening the overlying s in and IF SKIN IS AGING ON THE epidermis which thic ens and firms with increased STOMACH, LEGS, OR ARMS... cell activity and collagen . Loose or crepey areas aren’t just facial. “That skin ALTERNATIVE SOLUTION: Ultherapy uses at the top of the knees and fronts of the thighs ultrasound energy to create a similar “Spanx effect.” really bugs women during shorts weather,” says Amanda, Cosmetic Skin & Laser Center PA-C. s opposed to orpheus ltherapy is a one time treatment, and there’s also no redness or peeling. “You can argue about what works best on the But patients do notice more skin smoothing with face or around the eyes,” she muses. “But body? Morpheus Body is the only one; that’s why it’s orpheus. been such breakthrough for our patients. ALTERNATIVE SOLUTION: Venus uses radiofre uency to produce new collagen and firmer s in. ompared to orpheus ody enus is completely noninvasive, feels similar to a hot stone massage, and women love it for treating mild cellulite and laxity right through the summer months and vacation season.
THE MORPHEUS TREATMENT PELVIC A combination PROCESS FLOOR of strong pelvic muscles and thick All Morpheus treatments start with an hour of topical anesthetic. Then we cushioning tissue offer a light laughing gas that’s patient controlled to keep you comfortable Bladder surrounding the during the 45-minute treatment. For 90% of people, recovery consists of urethra allows pink, dry skin for a couple of days, and some people are puffy for 24-48 hours. women to control urinary ow ust like opening and Urethra closing a valve. Vagina el i oo m s les Aging, pregnancy, and vaginal childbirth stretch and weaken the pelvic muscles, IF YOU CAN’T STOP SWEATING... and hormonal changes lead to loss of supportive nother e ample of orpheus ’s versatility tissue around the urethra. It becomes noticeable eliminating excessive underarm sweat. “If you at different stages, but almost every woman don’t have it, just blow on by this section,” says Dr. eventually notices they can’t always s uee e those ustav o ’s edical irector. ut if you do muscles hard enough to hold it. then orpheus can change your life. nd save on’t fret mpower by n ode was released in and we were the first practice in the state to your clothes weating is typically reduced by get it. he e e e h l o en o s t the o fi e 80% after just three treatments. that couldn’t wait to try it out!” says Courtney Lo. nli e previous ira ry Morpheus8 needs only mpower boasts different treatments that topical numbing cream and has no downtime. Results are almost immediate and cumulative with address the two main culprits of bladder control a 28 each treatment. wea ened pelvic oor and loss of tissue firmness TIMELESS ALTERNATIVE SOLUTION: Botox is very effective and thickness in the vagina. Although developed at reducing underarm sweat and odor. The advantages of Botox are that it’s fast acting and for general vaginal rejuvenation, specialists have the treatment only takes a few minutes; however, Botox results last only 6-8 months for underarm found its greatest use in the improvement of sweating. orpheus lasts years maybe even forever . bladder control. ecent studies show orpheus improves or eliminates stress urinary leakage thin coughing and snee ing in up to of patients with mild to moderate symptoms after 3 treatments. V ALTERNATIVE SOLUTION: orma hermi a uses radiofre uency to encourage new collagen IF YOU HAVE TO CROSS YOUR LEGS vaginally, and is excellent for mild symptoms and WHEN YOU SNEEZE... dryness. Don’t be embarrassed – it’s normal. We promise. “At some point 50% And a lot more common than you might think. After of women have vaginal birth, around 50% of women don’t have dryness, leaking, the bladder control they did before. Then around and dripping. But menopause, it jumps up to more than 75%. The that doesn’t have reasons are both anatomic and unavoidable, but to be your new not unfi able. normal. This is a game-changer for all women.” mbyr aster Provider
“After having 2 MorpheusV TIMELESS treatments at RegenCen, I am thrilled at the outcome. I used to worry about drinking too much water before going out and was wearing panty liners. MorpheusV has made that a thing of the past. At 81 years old, I also notice a change in appearance. I can’t say enough good things about this treatment.“ -S.B., RegenCen client Want to hear a real patient success story on stress incontinence? Visit: regencen.com/patientsuccessstory 29
30TIMELESS N N Taking Care Down There VA G I N A L & S E X U A L H E A LT H R E J U V E N AT I O N Remember that day you found out that half of your social circle was getting Botox injections? Somehow, you’d been left out of the loop and a your friends were five years ahead of you. ere’s another secret women are getting feminine rejuvenation to restore their most delicate areas after childbirth, natural menopause, surgical menopause, or as a preventive treatment.
The Lowdown on Aging Downstairs “When you consider women spend approximately ven in the most ideal circumstances aging will 50% of their adult life change the way your s in loo s and feels. ven as post-menopausal down there. women, it’s clear how significant the The internal vaginal surface is skin. With aging, it impact of feminine loses collagen and elastin, just like our faces or our rejuvenation is on their knees. But with vaginal tissue, it’s not wrinkles or physical health and discoloration t affects how you live and feel. he urethra loses support and muscle is lost, making it mental wellbeing.” harder to control the bladder. Less elastin means less stretching, making intercourse uncomfortable. – Anna, PA-C Just like skin everywhere else, dryness becomes a constant daily annoyance. PRF Oh Shot! TIMELESS With pelvic rejuvenation, it’s all about maintaining Adding an Oh! Shot offers both relief and a reboot 31 the integrity of the tissue and s in. eat is used in the bedroom via your body’s own platelet-rich to build and maintain collagen, while muscle fibrin. is collected by a simple in office blood N stimulation preserves the strength of the pelvic draw from your arm and then reinjected both vaginally and into your clitoris. oor. he combination of both ensures that not ust the s in but the entire pelvic oor behaves li e If the thought of a needle in the most sensitive before. or some that means comfort for others it’s part of your nether regions makes you cringe, urinary control. And for many, sexual arousal is a don’t worry. e’re often as ed sn’t that primary concern as well. uncomfortable?’” says Kolleen, PA-C. “But the numbing treatment we apply before injecting “Changes happen over time,” says Anna, PA-C, “and the ma es the h hot nearly painless and for women with milder concerns, they might not the results for women with sexual dysfunction notice what they’ve lost until it’s back.” or urinary incontinence are nothing short of transformational.” You may experience an increase he adds any have had surgically induced in sexual desire and pleasure immediately, and full menopause that’s cancer-related. At the time results are usually enjoyed after three months. of treatment, living is the focus. We see women months later and offer a hormone-free way to What to expect at your consultation N restore vaginal function.” We start with a pelvic history with one of our Function and Pleasure female Physician Associates. After a deep dive into your symptoms, we’ll develop a customized “The severity of symptoms varies for menopausal treatment plan. “Treatment may feel a bit like women, but practically everyone has something your annual exam, but by the time we’re a few whether it’s dryness urinary fre uency and minutes into it, most women browse their phones urgency, or a decrease in arousal,” says Anna. or chat with us – vaginal rejuvenation treatments are rarely uncomfortable,” states Kolleen, PA- omen opt for orma orpheus and or one C. Results generally begin immediately and are to regain lost pelvic function. Women who haven’t cumulative. Virtually all patients have experienced noticed changes, but choose feminine rejuvenation some relief after a couple of treatments. Annual for prevention or appearance, are surprised to feel treatments are recommended to maintain the changes. They’re elated to experience sexual improvement. enjoyment like it was a decade ago and not have to cross their legs when they sneeze. And women who aren’t sexually active still seek feminine rejuvenation to feel better and have more bladder control in one or two visits. e o el i oo i t e en en om i Now offering bioidentical hormone replacement with pellets!
ARTICAL TITLE COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATIONS 32 TIMELESS
Filler Updates TIMELESS In The Know THE of FILLERS 33 “By the time There’s a reason the American Society of Plastic you’re 30, urgeons lists dermal fillers as the th most volume loss popular cosmetic procedure for the past decade – is usually the we all lose volume starting at the age of 25, thing you can’t and when it comes to restoring lost volume and put your nger maintaining youthful facial features fillers are on when you probably your best solution. wonder why you suddenly illers remain so popular because everyone look so tired.” loses facial volume, and we aren’t talking just the depletion of precise, beautiful fat pads under our – Courtney Lo, eyes or the natural roundness in youthful cheeks. Starting in our 30s, even our bones start receding, CSLC Artistic Director and under eye hollows and attened chee s are the first signs. ll this sin ing leads to sagging our skin becomes like a nicely draped tablecloth that ust doesn’t fit the table anymore.
01 BEFORE AFTER New Filler Advances New estylane ontour mar s the first time proprietary pres n technology has been approved for use in the cheeks in the U.S. Although Restylane Lyft and uvederm oluma are great for chee enhancement, the new gel is dynamic and moves beautifully with expression in a natural way. 02 03 Invisible Filler Evolving Techniques & Products The key to a natural-looking result? Aesthetics is a constantly advancing iller’s only visible if too much is in ected field with new products and new techni ues that bring better more in one spot, like the lips, under eyes, refined results. annulas enable us to inject with just a couple of tiny pokes or cheeks, and the whole face isn’t resulting in less bruising and swelling . “We’re loving the glow patients see addressed to keep the face in beautiful after Restylane Skin Boosters,” Lo says. “With cannulas, we precisely infuse proportions says ounder and microdroplets to smooth fine lines and boost skin elasticity.” rtistic irector ourtney o. ur ull ip re uvenation is also refined. he ace pproach’ to fillers is what sets us newest member of the lip injection family estylane ysse a staff favorite apart and has clients leaving the office glosses lips and creates a crisper border when placed via microdroplets. “We see 34 looking renewed and refreshed, without our work as a blend of both science any obvious signs of having had work and art,” says Lo. TIMELESS done.” “I’ve been getting Sculptra annually for 10 years. It’s When our clients move away from the the key product in my anti- aging routine.” region and as our advice for finding a – Shannon, Human Resources different injector, we always recommend a practice that offers culptra and dermal fillers every day as a core part of their approach. The most comprehensive practices will use a suite of products, not just one or two types. “Clients are often surprised to learn just how little ller it takes to rejuvenate or shape the lips, smooth ne lines, and minimize under eye hollows. But they’re more surprised at how much it takes to maintain volume, structure, and shape.” – Courtney Lo, Founder & Artistic Director
“Minimally invasive anti-aging treatments are what we do all day, every day. At CSLC, every one of our Master Injectors receives ongoing education in addressing the face globally, with a personalized approach that’s uniquely customized for every client.” – Courtney Lo, Founder & Artistic Director BEFORE BEFORE AFTER AFTER TIMELESS Under eyes Lip lines & wrinkles 35 BEFORE BEFORE AFTER AFTER “75% of Jawline & chin Hands the fi er and collagen BEFORE BEFORE stimulator injections we do AFTER AFTER at CSLC are simply to maintain or rebuild the framework and shape of the face.” – Jozlynne, RN Lip lines ip beautification
ARTICAL TITLEFaceTite / Laser Lift and TIMELESSMorpheus8 – with just a tiny amount of fat removal combined in a single treatment – become the perfect combo for lifting, tightening, and contouring the lower face and neck. 36 FACETITE &BBE ETT W E E N T H E F I L L E R A N D T H E F A C E L I F TT LLIIEE LASER LIFT
01 circumstances – some patients have a lot of fullness under the chin or in the lower face, and others have THE AGING FACE loose skin but hardly any volume,” explains Dr. Lo. “And age and skin type are important differences he face loses volume as we age li e a de ating too. We choose whichever device is better for that balloon. olume loss is actually the main reason individual, so we’re glad we have both!” for skin sagging. The most visible area? The jowls and neck. Skin also loses its elasticity so there’s 03 more of it. That’s why maintaining full facial volume proportionally is so important, along with THE RESULTS maintaining skin strength and structure. But at some point Sculptra, threads, and Ultherapy may Results from FaceTite and Laser Lift last 5-8 not be enough. years, and the liposuction result is permanent. And the best way to maintain your new facial shape? 02 li uid lift with culptra and fillers combined TIGHTEN WITHOUT SURGERY with s in tightening treatments li e orpheus and “That’s one of the most common reasons our ltherapy ltra lift are the best ways prevent or patients come in,” says Dr. Gustav Lo. “They don’t slow down skin sagging and aging whether it’s li e the owls or drooping s in they see. aybe prior to or after ace ite and aser ift. n some they don’t want a facelift, or they’ve already had a patients we actually do all three at the same visit – facelift or they are years away from needing one.” otherwise known as the Trifecta”, says Lo. FaceTite and Laser Lift are the two best ways HOW IT WORKS TIMELESS of getting great skin tightening in focused areas like the jowls and jawline without major 1. COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATION with one 37 surgery. adiofre uency or laser energy is applied just beneath skin using a small probe after local of our Physician Associates for assessment and N anesthetic. The energy and heat actually shrinks education. and tightens skin by up to 30% – the best results possible without surgically removing the skin. With 2. PRE-SERVICE APPOINTMENT with Dr. Gustav both treatments, a tiny bit of liposculpture can be the icing on the cake. “Removing even just a few Lo to review your medical history and plan teaspoons of fat under the chin or in the jowls treatments. dramatically boosts the results,” says Lo. 3. TREATMENT DAY can be combined with your FaceTite vs Laser Lift irtually everything is the same with these two pre-service appointment or on a separate day. ost patients have a driver and ta e medication procedures e cept the type of energy used one is radiofre uency and the other is laser. to relax them during the treatments. ince ace ite is the newest technology with 4. RECOVERY involves wearing a head wrap 24 some distinct advantages over laser, but in our experience laser still yields better results in some hours a day for 3 days and 12 hours for 7 days circumstances. “It’s all dependent on individual with a recovery balm for the orpheus. 5. RESULTS are visible with liposculpture within a wee orpheus in wee s and aser ift ace ite at about months. he best results are at 6 months. L A S E R L I F T L I P O S C U L P T U R E & FA C E T I T E ACTUAL COSMETIC SKIN & LASER CENTER RESULTS before after before after before after For me, it was about prevention as much as correction. I know my genes and I’m determined to avoid a fa e ift t maintain m pro e – Karmen, Master Aesthetician & Laser Specialist
THE ATHLETIC BODY TIMELESS Y N When your weight and bulges won’t As Spencer puts it, “People at the gym budge, despite consistent efforts at were always shocked at what I could diet and exercise, laser liposuction can do” because stubborn bulges on his help you achieve your aesthetic goals – abdomen and an s made him loo without major surgery. overweight and out of shape. 38 CSLC patient Spencer Cross is an An athlete without the body of one, athlete who spent the past three Spencer came to CSLC frustrated with years dialing in his nutrition and lifting a shape that wouldn’t change, despite weights. At 6’1” and 220 pounds, he his days dedicated to carefully weighing didn’t look like the kind of guy who chicken and 12 hours a week at the could bench nearly 300 pounds, squat gym. e struggled to find shirts and 415 and run a seven-and-a-half- pants that fit well and attered him. minute mile. y body finally loo s like all the hard work I put into it.” – Spencer Cross, CSLC patient
“Spencer is actually a colleague of mine, loose – a dramatic change from one and I’ve known him for a few years,” uic low ris treatment. says Gustav Lo, MD, CSLC’s Medical Director, who’s performed more than ur martlipo and 4,000 Smartlipo procedures. radiofre uency assisted lipolysis are done right in the office in a two hour t first glance he loo s a little pudgy procedure, with just local anesthesia around the middle and maybe not in and “laughing gas.” great shape. But if you work with him, you reali e pretty uic ly he’s strong as The modern method of melting and an ox and fast as lightning,” Lo says. sculpting with a laser prior to fat removal has other benefits too One of Spencer’s biggest frustrations primarily much smoother, more precise was how his torso jiggled and looked results and a fast recovery time. under his tight athletic shirts, no matter how much he exercised. It motivated The day after his treatment, Spencer him to book a consultation with Dr. rested. Two days after, he returned to Lo to see if Smartlipo – laser assisted light activities, and three days post- liposuction – could help transform his treatment he was back in the gym. body shape. Just two weeks after his procedure, Lo says Spencer was the perfect candidate for all the typical reasons. pencer competed in he urph is weight and bulges wouldn’t budge fitness challenge a favorite of cross despite consistent efforts at diet and exercise, he’s young so his skin will fitters a mile run pull ups shrink wrap well with the laser, and he was really frustrated with his body pushups s uats then another shape – I knew he was gonna do great!” Lo says. 1-mile run... and there’s also a 20-pound Spencer’s post-lipo results were fast weighted vest for the duration. and surprising. Two weeks after his in office procedure he actually weighed pencer completed he urph in TIMELESS two pounds more than he did on hour, 1 minute, but what really stood treatment day… but his photos show a out for him on that day was how he felt 39 dramatically different story. in his body. “I didn’t have my typical abdomen and pec s in pain and chafing is pants uic ly went from way too from fat jumping up and down like I tight to falling off, and shirts that used to usually do,” Spencer says. cling to his love handles suddenly hung To say he’s thrilled at his Smartlipo results would be an understatement. y body finally loo s li e all the hard work I put into it,” he says. Y A slimmer waistline To give Spencer a new shape, Dr. Lo performed Smartlipo on the waist and love handles to remove excess fat and tighten skin.
NN WMDWAEOHNNATT TIMELESS Do men get aesthetic treatments? Which ones? How many men do “this kind of 40 thing”? We get these questions every day from men. Men are very curious about our practice. There’s no shortage of interest from them in looking and feeling ette oto , fille s, t e tion ne l e e treatment we have, we do for men too. But they efinitel le n in i e ent i e tion th n o female clients. “There’s less concern about facial details like red or brown discoloration or te ture says ette N aster Provider, “and way more concern about how they feel and how their body is functioning,” she continues. “Oh, and they hate coming bac over and over. en want one-and-done.” nd there you have it function without the fuss. ale clients gravitate toward long lasting boosts solidly in the regenerative department. he air ooster hot hot and obility hot are the very consistent winners for men in our practice. But aren’t there other treatments for those? Yes, drugs can help, but the truth is, men don’t really want to take the little blue pill every time they want to have intercourse, or anti- in ammatories so they can get out to the mailbox without pain, or put messy serums on their scalp twice a day. But they do want all those benefits.
“Women are way ahead of men in self-care: treatments are an investment in quality of life, whereas “investment” to a man means car or boat.” – Dr. Gustav Lo, MD BETTER ERECTIONS PAIN-FREE JOINTS REGROW HAIR hot he obility hot air ooster hot en are often surprised to learn that ractically anyone over may find rom male pattern baldness to their joints (especially the knees, hips, declining erection function is universal, hands and feet become increasingly age-related hair thinning, you can stiff and painful with activity, or for and starts in the 20s. It isn’t just about no reason at all he obility hot restore your confidence and your uses all natural from your own intercourse – reduced erections affect blood cells to restore joint and tendon hair with he air ooster hot. function, heal damaged tissue, and many aspects of self-perception, reduce pain. Regenerating cartilage air restoration is among the most and cushioning tissue in arthritic joints relationships with sex partners, and is one of the most well studied uses of well studied and proven regenerative how “old” or how “healthy” they feel . esearch shows it alleviates pain treatments using platelet-rich plasma as well as steroid injections, but lasts overall. he hot uses platelet much longer about a year . nd best or platelet rich fibrin . of all, no steroid side effects! rich fibrin to trigger new blood vessel Research shows consistent average growth and ma imi e nitric o ide increases in number of hairs of the erection chemical . The E² shot about 30-35%, and the same percent delivers better, larger erections and increase in diameter of the hair shaft more satisfying orgasms, generally itself. ranslation more hair thic er within about 4-6 weeks. Yearly repeat hair, and healthier hair after a series of treatments are recommended to three injections over three months. maintain improvement.
ALLEVIATE ARTHRITIS Medical studies praise the power of PRF for arthritis for people over 40. Here’s what you should know. If you have arthritis, you’ve PRF can probably heard about cortisone be used to shots, where steroids are injected treat any painful joint. into arthritic joints to reduce inflammation and improveTIMELESS function. “They work great, for a 42 while,” says Dr. Gustav Lo, MD, RegenCen’s Medical Director. Steroid injections are considered a short-term solution, reducing inflammation and pain for a few weeks to a few months. Steroids can also cause problems if they are used repeatedly, actually speeding up degeneration of the joints. Pain-free living ess well nown but becoming more common is platelet rich fibrin treatment. ecent research shows in ections alleviate arthritis pain as well as steroid in ections but in a much different way that actually rejuvenates the cartilage and other joint tissues, rather than causing further breakdown. The results also last a lot longer often a full year or more. he concept is simple the in ected attracts stem cells and growth factors, triggering new cartilage and connective tissue growth. This in turn rebuilds joint surfaces and cushioning in worn-out joints. After a series of 3 injections a month apart, in ammation and pain are reduced and sometimes eliminated altogether. Sound kind of like stem cell treatments that were all the rage a few years ago? They are similar in some ways they both stimulate new tissue growth and regeneration but stem cell therapy is much more comple and costly re uiring bone marrow or liposuction as a source instead of a simple blood draw and half a day in a procedure room. hat compares to a simple blood draw and minutes in office for . ith recent research showing e uivalent results with it’s no wonder stem cell treatment is rapidly being replaced.
What’s the treatment process like? t’s simple uic and almost painless. e isolate from patients’ own blood in ust minutes. rom start to finish the whole visit ta es about half an hour and re uires ust two needle po es one for the blood draw, and one for the injection. Are there any downsides? In terms of the treatment itself very few. ost patients have mild aching for a few days after the injection, but allergic reactions are impossible since the injection only contains your own blood products. One negative for some is the lack of insurance coverage – neither commercial insurers nor edicare pay for treatments despite decades of research documenting their effectiveness. t egen en we have the benefit of years of experience and hundreds of orthopedic patient treatments with . f all the treatments ’ve performed on patients with injured or arthritic oints has the best success rate says r. o. “It’s great to see someone walk in a month later with no limp and a big grin on their face.” “An annual injection of PRF eliminates my knee pain.”
THE TRAGEDY OF WOMEN’S HORMONES I watched the tragedy of women’s hormone replacement happen. To be concise, I attended a very progressive med school in the 80s – more than 50% of my class were women, and women’s health was an area of intense research and interest. AWROT IMCEAN ’L ST IHTOL RE M O N E STreating menopause misery with hormones was becoming standard of care – NOT treating them was almost considered abusive. Even 40 years ago, we knew it went way beyond hot ashes. We knewTIMELESS skin was better, the vagina stayed youthful, bladder control was better, sexual function maintained, and brain function improved. Whether you were a family doctor like me, an internist, or a gynecologist, we were ALL trained to treat menopause. For my rst 10 years or so of practice, when women became menopausal, we recommended hormone replacement therapy: pills called Premarin, and a synthetic type of progesterone too. And that helped a lot of 4548 people. Millions. But there was a problem. Premarin, the main kind of estrogen available at that time, wasn’t normal human-type estrogen. Then in 2002, the Women’s Health Initiative study was released. It showed that treating women with Premarin increased breast cancer risk, and also cardiovascular risk. It was a big deal. So then the recommendations completely changed – instead of recommending HRT, now we were supposed to say something along the lines of “I can help your symptoms, but it might give you breast cancer or a heart attack.” At the same time though, newer bioidentical hormones were being developed that would help all the menopausal symptoms and eliminate the negative risks of Premarin and synthetic progestins. But it was almost like the negative momentum of that one huge study was too much to overcome – med schools and residency programs literally stopped teaching the importance of HRT. To this day we are still stuck with its legacy – conventionally trained doctors are either fearful of prescribing HRT because of risks that no longer exist, or have been taught that the only thing it really helps is hot ashes – not the myriad health problems it improves, or risks it prevents including Alzheimer’s and osteoporosis. But the truth is out there. If you want to live your best Dr. Gustav Lo, MD | Founder life, we’re here, others are here who are well informed, well trained, and will help you.
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