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Featured Story 1 What's New 1 Doctors in the News 2 Volume 1, Issue 1 SkinCare Physicians of Chestnut Hill Winter Edition 2001 1244 Boylston Street, Suite 302, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 Phone: (617) 731-1600 ● Fax: (617) 731-1601 We have all been touched SkinCare Physicians Offers World’s Leading Textbook on Cosmetic Surgery deeply by the Drs. Kaminer, Dover, and Arndt have written interested in learning the art and science of events of th and edited the world’s newest and most inno- cosmetic surgery. Our three physicians are September 11 . vative textbook on cosmetic surgery. The known internationally for their skill and talents In an effort to aid those in Atlas of Cosmetic Surgery, released for 2002, in cosmetic and laser surgery and dermatology, need, SkinCare Physicians’ is the most recent and comprehensive book in and this new book will be considered essential staff, doctors, patients, and the medical literature dealing with the reading for physicians in all specialties subject of cosmetic surgery. who have an interest in friends have generously con- cosmetic surgery. tributed to this important This work, conceptualized and put cause. Thousands of dollars together by the three senior partners at The Atlas of Cosmetic Surgery is a SkinCare Physicians, brings together tremendous milestone not only for our have been raised by SkinCare their extensive expertise in cosmetic physicians but also for SkinCare Physi- Physicians and donated to surgery into one magnificent text. cians itself. It clearly demonstrates the several funds, including the Drs. Kaminer, Dover, and Arndt have editing, writing, and scholarly skills of American Red Cross and the worked with several of their colleagues in the SkinCare Physicians, and demonstrates that the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief field in creating this 475-page reference work, quality of cosmetic surgery performed at our which includes a chapter on photoaging facility is among the world leaders in the field. Fund. We wish to thank all of written in large part by our own Dr. Robin you for your kind words and Travers. SkinCare Physicians of Chestnut Hill would contributions. like to congratulate Drs. Kaminer, Dover, and The volume is intended to be used by Arndt on this terrific achievement. physicians all over the world who are Inside this issue: Featured 1 Photorejuvenation: New Laser Methods to Improve Skin Tone and Eliminate Story Wrinkles For years, our patients have been asking for once a month for 6 months. These procedures What’s New 1 simple, easy ways to improve the appearance are almost pain free, leave a bit of redness of their facial skin with rapid recovery. The afterwards, but for the most part, patients can dermatologists at SkinCare Physicians have go back to work the very next day and in many Doctors In the 2 finally found the answer. It is called cases immediately after the procedure. “photorejuvenation” - a group of laser News procedures that have been developed over the The three different lasers produce slightly past year that enhance the appearance of skin different results. For example, IPL not only with little or no down time whatsoever. Skin- helps to tone the skin, but also helps to Aesthetician’s 2 Care Physicians has the 3 leading photorejuve- decrease brown sun-spots and the red tone that the cheeks, nose and chin take on from sun nation laser and light systems: Intensed Pulsed Corner Light (IPL), CoolTouch II , and N-Lite. damage. The N-Lite and CoolTouch II not While each of these devices works a bit only tone the skin, but are helpful in improving fine lines on the cheeks and around the mouth Featured Proce- 3 differently, the basic concept is the same. When laser or intense light is gently applied to and eyes. Cool Touch II is also effective at dure the skin, it stimulates new collagen production, improving irregular skin texture caused by acne scaring. the major building block in skin. This new collagen, which takes weeks to months to Seasonal Skin 3 The trend in cosmetic surgery is towards form, helps to improve the overall tone of the minimally invasive procedures that produce Care Tips skin and gives the skin a more youthful substantial benefit along with healthier skin. appearance. Treatments are performed about The concept of photorejuvenation has revolu- Botox • Collagen • Laser resurfacing • Liposuction • Photorejuvenation • Hair transplantation • Skin cancer surgery • Blepharoplasty Laser removal of red & brown spots • Laser hair removal • Microdermabrasion • Glycolic acid chemical peels • Aestheticians Page 2 SkinCare Physicians of Chestnut Hill Volume 1, Issue 1 Photorejuvenation (Continued) Upcoming Seminars at SkinCare Physicians tionized our approach to the treatment of aging skin. Our doctors are now able to improve fine SkinCare Physicians of Chestnut Hill offers regularly lines and wrinkles, brown spots and broken scheduled informational events at our state-of-the-art office. blood vessels, as well as overall complexion Discussions are led by our senior physicians (with ample time and skin tone with the gentle application of for questions and answers), and include topics in cosmetic and innovative laser technologies. The most laser surgery such as optimal care of the skin, Botox injections, up-to-date and novel therapies available any- photorejuvenation, liposuction, laser hair removal, laser where in the world often are conceived of and treatment of brown and red spots, laser resurfacing and hair developed at SkinCare Physicians of Chestnut transplantation. Please reserve your place and join us for one Hill. of these exciting events by calling 617-848-1612. Seminar Dates : December 4, 2001 Speaker: Jeffrey S. Dover, M.D., FRCPC WCVB 5 News at Noon with Susan Wornick January 15, 2001 Speaker: Kenneth A. Arndt, M.D. March 5, 2001 Speaker: Michael S. Kaminer, M.D. Starting in January, 2000, WCVB Channel 5 News invited Dr. Jeffrey Dover to be a regular invited guest on their Seminar Time: 6:30 to 7:30 mid-day noon news program with Susan Wornick. This live Location: SkinCare Physicians of Chestnut Hill segment which airs every Wednesday at about 12:20 p.m., features Dr. Dover answering viewer’s questions on all aspects of skin and dermatology. The highest rated noon newscast in the Greater Boston area, WCVB Channel 5 noon news has been delighted with the addition of Dr. Dover to their news team. SkinCare Physicians Hosts Educational Phone: 617-848-1621 Course on Lasers for Physicians The proper care of your skin on a daily basis can do a tremendous amount towards achieving healthy, supple, clear Each summer for the past ten years, Drs. Kenneth Arndt and skin. The aesthetician staff at SkinCare Aesthetics has Jeffrey Dover have hosted a meeting of the world's experts in developed a comprehensive program to help you achieve these laser surgery to discuss the most cutting-edge and important goals. While it is helpful to have your skin carefully evaluated areas of this rapidly developing specialty. This year the and cared for regularly by our aestheticians, these simple Controversies and Conversations in Cutaneous Laser at-home steps can do wonders for your complexion. Surgery meeting took place in Beaver Creek, Colorado, where over twenty-five of the world's laser experts were • Wash twice daily with a gently cleanser. Soapless and joined by seventy participants from across the United States liquid cleansers work well. and around the world to learn more about this exciting area. • Apply a moisturizer with sunscreen in the morning, preferably just after washing your skin to help lock in A 200-page book will be published this year by the American the moisture. Medical Association Press based on the information • If you have sensitive skin, be careful to use products presented at this advanced symposium. Joining Drs. Arndt that are free of many chemicals, preservatives, and and Dover on the course faculty was our own Dr. Michael fragrances. Kaminer, a nationally recognized expert in the treatment of • Try to use products on your face that say they are scars and skin rejuvenation techniques. It's at this world oil-free and non-comedogenic on the label. This will help to reduce the risk of developing bumps and renowned meeting that many of the latest developments in blackheads on your skin. laser surgery are first developed, and it is one of the many ways the staff at SkinCare Physicians remains at the forefront of the laser surgery field. Be certain to remove make-up with products that are not irritat- ing to your skin. Botox • Collagen • Laser resurfacing • Liposuction • Photorejuvenation • Hair transplantation • Skin cancer surgery • Blepharoplasty Laser removal of red & brown spots • Laser hair removal • Microdermabrasion • Glycolic acid chemical peels • Aestheticians Volume 1, Issue 1 SkinCare Physicians of Chestnut Hill Page 3 Dr. Michael Kaminer — Liposuction is an Extremely Safe Outpatient Procedure Liposuction, when performed with the tumescent technique, has impossible with diet and exercise alone, and liposuction is an been shown in several studies to be an extremely safe procedure extremely attractive alternative for sculpting the body and when performed on an outpatient basis. Dr. Michael Kaminer, removing those unwanted deposits of fat. The most commonly one of our senior physicians, is a member of the distinguished treated areas include the outer and inner thighs, knees, nine-person national liposuction task force of the American buttocks, stomach/abdomen, waistline, upper arms, and neck. Society of Dermatologic Surgery. This task force is responsible The most recent advance in liposuction is breast reduction. for setting standards of care for dermatologists performing Women, both young and old, can now have safe, rapid liposuction throughout the United States. reduction of breast size by liposuction through 2 small (quarter In studies published over the past several years, the incidence of inch) incisions. Recovery time for most liposuction procedures complications has been near zero when liposuction is performed is usually less than 5-7 days, and the patient’s new shape is with local anesthesia alone in outpatient settings.
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