What You Should Know About Laser Fat Removal

Fat is a normal part of life. Even the most fit people have fat somewhere on their bodies, even if it is in small amounts. Where that fat is located, and how much is there, can have a major impact on how the body is shaped and how you feel about yourself.

That’s why so many people have been turning to nonsurgical procedures, like laser fat removal. Is it worth it? Miami Skin Institute digs deep into the process and its possible results so that you don’t have to.

Is Laser Fat Removal The Same As Liposuction?

Essentially, laser fat removal is the less invasive version of liposuction. Because lasers do not penetrate as deep into the fat tissue as surgery/liposuction, fat reduction results tend to be more subtle. The upside to laser fat removal, when compared with liposuction, is that it requires far less downtime, zero hospital stay, lower cost, and virtually no risk.

Liposuction is the traditional fat removing method for those wanting to either boost or take the place of major diet and exercise changes. Liposuction can also be performed for people who are so overweight that diet and exercise alone simply won’t work. It can be performed on a few different sites on the body – the abdomen, thighs, back, arms, butt, hips, and even under the chin. While some people will have liposuction done with other plastic surgery procedures, like face lifts or tummy tucks, it can also be done on its own.

The major difference between laser fat removal and liposuction, other than how invasive they are, is who is a candidate for each. The qualifications for liposuction are strict, with most surgeons requiring that you already have firm, elastic skin, and not be a smoker. It is a full, surgical procedure where you are completely under anesthesia, and should be considered that way. There are plenty of risks that come with major surgery like that, so the decision to go ahead with liposuction shouldn’t be taken lightly.

Laser fat removal is minimally invasive, on the other hand. Nearly everyone qualifies, after they are given clearance by their medical doctor. You also won’t have to go under anesthesia, which massively reduces the risks involved.

So What Exactly is Laser Fat Removal?

Laser fat removal is sometimes referred to as laser lipolysis (basically, the breakdown of fat). It is considered minimally invasive, because there is no cutting or needles involved. The procedure works by using different wavelengths of fiber-optic lasers to produce heat. When that heat is directed to specific areas of the body, that heat essentially “melts” body fat.

In addition to melting away fat, the heat also helps trigger the body to start increasing its production of collagen. Collagen is a protein that is made naturally by the body, making up about a third of the total protein present. While it does a lot of important things for the body on a musculoskeletal level, it is also important to maintain the aesthetics of the face. It is collagen that makes the skin look firm, full, and youthful. When the collagen level starts to decline, dark circles become more apparent, the skin can start to sag, and the skin’s natural radiance starts to dull. With laser fat reduction, the heat generated can often tighten the overlying skin when the fat beneath it is reduced, creating a beautiful, smooth new body contour.

The best candidate for laser fat removal is someone who has either already started or is planning to commit to starting a diet and exercise routine. It is also best for those who are interested in treating fat deposits in specific areas of the body, as opposed to wanting overall fat loss.

How Does Laser Fat Removal Work?

The heat that melts the fat cells in the body works so well because it is able to target specific cells without impacting the cells around it. While there are different types of laser fat removal machines out there, they all work essentially the same way.

Each laser beam is designed to penetrate the fat cells, deflating them. As they deflate and reduce in size, the result is that those overall fatty deposits start to shrink. The fat cells remain in the body, but the insides of those fat cells are released into the interstitial fluid, and eventually flushed out by the lymphatic system.

When you go through the laser fat removal process, you’ll have to be in your underwear. Your medical provider will direct the lasers to the areas that need treatment, and you’ll just get to lay there and relax! There is often no pain involved during the process. There should be no pain after the procedure as well. It’s important to make sure that you’re drinking plenty of water, as this will help the body flush out the insides of the fat cells’ fluids.

How Long Does Laser Fat Removal Take?

Once you’ve decided on laser fat removal and found a qualified, licensed board-certified aesthetic physician to supervise the procedure for you, one of the next questions is exactly how long you can expect it to take. While these are questions that you should ask your medical provider, as well as asking for an estimate of the cost that may be involved, there are some general averages.

A single laser fat removal treatment takes about 30-45 minutes. However, while that doesn’t sound like a lot of time, many lasers require repeat treatments to optimize and maintain results.

The results that can be achieved by a laser fat removal system are varied, although all FDA-approved fat reduction lasers do have studies proving their effectiveness.

In Summary

Miami Skin Institute can help keep your facial skin looking youthful, firm, and radiant throughout your lifetime. In conjunction with a regular skin care routine, you can help fight off the visible signs of aging with injectable and laser treatments. While aging is a normal part of life, you can now “age gracefully” by minimizing the effects of skin aging nonsurgically and very effectively.

Most recently however, we have been able to combat many of the cosmetic signs of an aging body as well! So whether you are suffering from excess weight, cellulite, or specific fat deposits, our Vanquish ME®, Qwo®, or Kybella® (or all three) may be right for you!

Sources:

https://www.webmd.com/beauty/cosmetic-procedure-liposuction#1

https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/ss/slideshow-collagen-and-your-body

https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/nih-researchers-find-new-clues-about-aging

Your Cosmetic Dermatologist and You

While some people are comfortable doing their own research and starting their own skin care routine, others would prefer to work with an experienced professional. Cosmetic dermatologists are a great resource for those who are interested in expanding their knowledge and creating a routine that works with their skin and helps them achieve their goals.

 This is one of the many reasons that Miami Skin Institute was founded. Specifically, our goal is to help give you both the knowledge and the services to help you defy your age and learn to love the skin you’re in.

What Is a Cosmetic Dermatologist?

Cosmetic dermatologists are medical doctors. To become a cosmetic dermatologist, four years of undergraduate classes, four years of medical school, one year of general hospital-based medicine, and three years of dermatology residency are required. Most states also require a state certification and board licensure to be able to practice, which is done through the State Board of Medicine and the American Board of Dermatology. That means that those who make it through all of it are mostly people who are genuinely driven to help people with their skin. They want people to be able to look their absolute best, and take a lot of pride in their work. Not only are cosmetic dermatologists the most knowledgeable in all skin issues, they apply this knowledge to deliver the best results in their patient procedures. They spend hundreds of hours yearly throughout their careers to maintain their Dermatology Board Certification IN ADDITION TO keeping up with the latest developments in cosmetic, or aesthetic, medical science and procedures. Did you know that aesthetic medicine is one of the fastest growing and advancing fields in the whole healthcare industry?

While medical dermatologists focus more on health concerns like skin cancer, psoriasis, and rosacea, cosmetic dermatologists treat aesthetic concerns.

Dermatologists who specialize in Cosmetic, or Aesthetic, Dermatology focus their efforts and expertise on Botox®, fillers, and cosmetic skin lasers, so they often deliver the most reliable and safe results.

What Do Cosmetic Dermatologists Do?

Due to their focus on aesthetic concerns, the skill set of cosmetic dermatologists are quite different than their medical counterparts. Here are just a few of the things that they regularly do:

• Botox injections
• Collagen injections
• Dermal fillers
• Chemical peels
• Microdermabrasion
• Laser surgery (skin tightening/discolorations/lifting)

To do all of that, it is also required that cosmetic dermatologists take a certain number of Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits to maintain their license and Dermatology board certification, which must also be renewed by recertification exam every ten years. They must also hold a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration so that they are able to prescribe and administer prescription medicines, which can be very useful when used in conjunction with aesthetic procedures.

Cosmetic dermatologists are also frequently up on the most current treatments and procedures. Treatments like the Fraxel Laser, CO₂ laser restoration, microdermabrasion, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, and microneedling are all regularly innovated, performed, and improved upon by these doctors.

Are Cosmetic Dermatologists and Plastic Surgeons the Same?

A lot of people get cosmetic dermatologists and plastic surgeons confused, but they actually perform quite different services.

The biggest difference between the two is how invasive the procedures that they perform are. Where cosmetic dermatologists are more focused on the external layers of the skin and perform non- and minimally invasive procedures like Botox injections, ultrasound skin lifting, and laser hair removal, plastic surgeons go one step further.

When you work with a plastic surgeon, you’re likely interested in looking a little bit deeper. While they do deal with external concerns, they also help improve aesthetics on a structural level. Services frequently performed by plastic surgeons include rhinoplasty (“nose job”), face lifts, liposuction, and abdominoplasty (“tummy tuck”).

Plastic surgeons used to be the “go to” when it comes to cosmetic concerns, but cosmetic dermatologists have been increasing in popularity over the years. Likely, this is due to the fact that people are more interested in trying to handle age-related concerns without the accompanying downtime that is required with surgery… not to mention the risks involved.

How Can You Benefit From Working With a Cosmetic Dermatologist?

While you can begin working with a cosmetic dermatologist at any age, most people who seek out their care are generally those who have begun to notice age-related concern. Normally, this process begins in our late 20s and starts to become more noticeable in our 30s.

If you’ve started to notice those concerns yourself, you’re probably wondering if a cosmetic dermatologist is the right choice for you.

There are plenty of benefits to working with one, if you can afford it. Keep in mind that, because they are highly specialized doctors, visiting one is not a “discount option”. You may pay a consult fee, along with à la carte procedure prices.

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Overall skin rejuvenation is often one of the top goals that those interested in the treatments that cosmetic dermatologists are looking for. They can offer this by using a variety of different procedures and techniques. While they may use more traditional options like facials and chemical peels, they also offer other options like laser treatments and light therapy. These treatments can help to even out the texture of the skin surface, as well as its tone. They can also help minimize acne scars, superficial varicose veins, and spider veins. Working with a cosmetic dermatologist can help minimize fine lines and wrinkles, and help the skin appear more firm and radiant.

Summary

Overall skin rejuvenation is often one of the top goals that those interested in the treatments that cosmetic dermatologists are looking for. They can offer this by using a variety of different procedures and techniques. While they may use more traditional options like facials and chemical peels, they also offer other options like laser treatments and light therapy. These treatments can help to even out the texture of the skin surface, as well as its tone. They can also help minimize acne scars, superficial varicose veins, and spider veins. Working with a cosmetic dermatologist can help minimize fine lines and wrinkles, and help the skin appear more firm and radiant.

Sources:

https://www.abderm.org/

https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/dermatology/sections/conditions-treated/orc-20420534

https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-1606/collagen-peptides

How To Choose the Best Botox® Injector

Making the decision to have Botox® can be life-changing. Most people just don’t decide to go have it done on a whim; it’s a choice that is usually made after research and consideration of all of the options. Are there other alternatives to consider instead of taking that step to treat your wrinkles? Miami Skin Institute has the answers.

Why Consider Botox®?

Maybe you’ve heard of Botox®, but what are some of the reasons that people consider it? What are its benefits?

In the vast majority of cases, Botox ® (or onabotulinumtoxinA) is used to help minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It’s the very first, and currently only, FDA-approved treatment to help make forehead lines, crow’s feet, and moderate to severe frown lines disappear.

Results are noticeable in just 24 to 48 hours after the injections. Mild redness immediately after treatment may occur, which typically resolves within 1 day. And the best part is, Botox® only takes about ten minutes to perform and there is minimal pain.

However, that’s not the only reason that people choose Botox®. Besides the far more common cosmetic wrinkle reduction, people who deal with excessive sweating (known as hyperhidrosis) can experience complete relief of the embarrassment caused when shaking hands, giving presentations, or playing sports with obvious excess sweat.

Who is Able To Perform Botox®?

The first step in choosing the best injector to perform your Botox® procedure is knowing who is allowed to legally give them… and who cannot.

Keep in mind that the laws can and do vary from state to state, so you should always check what’s legal in your state as well.

In general, medical professionals are allowed to give Botox® injections after going through training. That means that medical doctors (MDs), which can include anywhere from general practitioners to dermatologists, are legally able to give you Botox®. Physician assistants (PAs), nurse practitioners (NPs), and registered nurses (RNs) are able to as well, provided they work under an MD. It may also surprise you to learn that even dentists (DDSs) can perform these injections!

On the flipside, there are a few different people who are unable to perform Botox® injections legally. If you are being offered them by any of the following people, they are likely not abiding by the laws and guidelines and you shouldn’t trust them with your body. In all states, medical assistants (MAs), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), Estheticians, and Salon Professionals cannot give Botox® injections. In addition, healthcare providers who may be properly licensed in other countries to inject Botox®, but are not licensed in the US, are not permitted legally to perform Botox® treatments in the US.

Ask Questions To Your Provider

Once you’ve found a licensed provider to potentially perform your Botox® injections, the next step is making sure to ask the right questions. If you’re new to the world of Botox®, you probably are not even sure what those questions are! That’s why we’re here to help.

To start, even if your provider is licensed, you should always ask where the procedure will be performed. Though the process only takes about ten minutes total, if it’s not being performed in a sterile environment you can run the risk of infection. That means you should avoid those at home Botox® parties or having a medical provider come to your home to give the injections. Although that’s far more convenient, it is also more potentially dangerous.

You should also ask for an estimate of the cost of the procedure. That will likely involve having a consult with them so that they can look at your specific issues, and evaluate how many units of Botox® may be needed. Don’t be afraid to get that on paper, either, so that there are no surprises.

Asking about side effects, and how frequently they may be seeing them, is also a good idea. If they don’t want to discuss that, or if they can’t tell you what they may be, that’s not the sign of someone you want to trust with needles around your face.

Also, if a provider doesn’t want to answer your questions, or if they seem to want to rush through talking with you, look for someone different. A person that you want to work with takes their time to answer all of your questions and to make you feel safe.

Check For Reviews Online

And finally, to choose the best Botox® injector, make sure you do a little research online. While online reviews aren’t always 100% truthful, if a facility or a provider has enough reviews, you can reasonably trust the average score. Read through the comments, ask your friends for recommendations, and keep an eye out for any red flags.

If a provider doesn’t seem to exist online, that should set off a red flag for you. You should always use a Botox® injector that has a good reputation, not a neutral one.

Botox® Alternatives

If there isn’t a licensed injector near you that you trust, or if you’ve decided not to proceed with Botox® injections for any other reason, we have a few alternatives that can provide you with similar benefits.

If your primary concern is fine lines and wrinkles, Miami Skin Institute offers cosmetic laser treatment as an alternative. For skin tightening, fixing texture irregularities, and wrinkle relaxation, cosmetic laser treatment can restore a youthful and natural look without the invasiveness of using injections.

In Summary…

If you’re searching for the best way to help smooth the fine lines and wrinkles on your face, Miami Skin Institute Botox Procedures have great options to choose from. Miami Skin Institute researches ways to help make your skin the best that it can be. We’ve looked at all of the options, and we believe that you should too.

If you do ultimately decide to go ahead with Botox® injections, make sure that you verify that the person performing it is qualified and licensed. If you’re still hesitant, we have some alternatives for you to consider. Regardless, our end goal is that you are able to love yourself and the skin you’re in.

Sources:

https://www.botoxcosmetic.com/what-is-botox-cosmetic

https://www.drugs.com/botox.html

Botox Side Effects: Common, Severe, Long Term – Drugs.com

Move over retinol, there’s a new king in town and it’s called niacinamide. In this StyleCaster® article “This Skincare Ingredient Treats Acne, Hyperpigmentation & Dry Skin—All At Once” written by Erika Stalder, Dr. Jegasothy explains how niacinamide, a form of Vitamin B3, can perform multiple functions that are all beneficial to the skin. She notes that niacinamide can strengthen and hydrate the skin and fade dark spots caused by hyperpigmentation. Best of all, it can help reduce acne and inflammation on the skin. While all these benefits are great, she also clarifies that not all niacinamide formulas are the same and that reading product labels is one of the most important steps in choosing the right product. 

Here are some takeaways of Dr. Jegasothy’s advice in the article:

On Protecting the Skin and Fading Dark Spots
Using niacinamides also helps build a keratin barrier, which not only means that a “fortified barrier may prevent excess UV radiation and reduce hyperpigmentation”, but it also means that it can help those who suffer from skin-compromised diseases (such as psoriasis, eczema, or chronic skin disease), says Dr. Jegasothy in the article. “Niacinamide promotes keratin production, and as such, can play a vital role in any skincare routine by building up the skin’s natural defense barrier, making it more resistant to external irritants such as chemicals in the air and wind chapping.” 

Despite all its benefits, there are possibilities of exacerbating dark spots if you don’t suffer from a preexisting condition such as atopic dermatitis or sensitized skin. In this case, you would be better suited for treatments such as kojic acid, hydroquinone and arbutin. 

In any case, we should pay attention to the concentration of these treatments, says Dr. Jegasothy to Erika Stalder, “There were a few reports in the medical literature showing patients who used very high-strength niacinamide (we’re talking 10 or 20 percent), would experience irritation and would end up with more hyperpigmentation, particularly in darker-skinned patients.” 

On Minimizing Acne and Inflammation
The best part of niacinamide is its effect on combating acne and inflammation. Dr. Jegasothy says that “probably, the most proven and effective use of niacinamide is in addressing acne.” A person with acne usually has blocked pores by an excess of sebum produced by the skin, which is where niacinamide’s sebum reducing properties help, says Dr. Jegasothy, “so anything that would reduce sebum in the pore is going to help sort out all facets of the acne papule formation.” As mentioned in the StyleCaster® article, Dr. Jegasothy says that concentration is a key factor in using niacinamide: “up to a certain percentage, niacinamide helps to control sebum production, which in turn minimizes acne formation and inflammation.”

On Reading Labels
Like she told Erika Stalder, Dr. Jegasothy cannot stress enough to make sure you are choosing the right products by reading the product labels. While products may contain niacinamide, they may also be paired with acids that in turn would lead to problems such as rosacea, flushing and redness in the skin. “I’m afraid that’s why some people are saying bad things about niacinamide’s effects because they’re using formulas that pair it with acids.” When niacinamide is mixed into an acidic, or low pH environment, it can convert to nicotinic acid, which can be very inflammatory in any skin type.

In the end, niacinamide’s king status in the skincare realm is not one to be trifled with, especially when it comes to acne and inflammation, according to Dr. Jegasothy. Its uses are far and wide when used with the right ingredient combinations and with the right amounts. While you might want to go out right now and get your first niacinamide product, your first step in proceeding with a skincare regiment is to consult a board-certified dermatologist to make sure you eliminate the chance of creating or exacerbating any skin problems.

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