How I Do It archive for 2018
How I Do It - Treating cellulite: Cellfina
Cellulite is characterised by the dimpling of the buttocks and thighs which causes an uneven texture of the skin surface. Worldwide, cellulite affects 84 million women. Causes of cellulite include genetics, sedentary lifestyle and weight gain. Cellfina targets the structural...
How I Do It - Treating cellulite: TightSculpting
At the Teknon Medical Center, Barcelona, Spain, in the Laser Platform of the Institute of Fotomedicine, we practise laser medicine in dermatology, surgical and gynaecology applications. For unwanted fat removal, we use radiofrequency, cryolipolysis and laser lipolysis. Three years ago...
How I Do It - Approaches to lip augmentation: Perioral rejuvenation – a multi-product approach
A video of the authors demonstrating the procedure is available at the bottom of this article When approaching the lip and perioral area it is important to be aware that many non-surgical interventions may be used to treat this area....
How I Do It - Approaches to lip augmentation: more than just increasing size
Having full lips is commonly associated with beauty and youthfulness. This is the reason why lip enhancement is one of the most frequently requested procedures. The complete perioral frame should be taken in to consideration to achieve a more natural...
How I Do It - Approaches to lip augmentation: surgical lip lift
A surgical lip lift is particularly effective in lips that require both an increase in vertical height and eversion. Upper lip lifts have been described since the 1980s [1,2] but the most commonly used form was described by Oscar Ramirez...
How I Do It - Approaches to acne treatment: LED therapy
The complexity of acne stems both from its pathogenesis that involves a series of events, including follicular hyperconification, increased sebum production, colonisation of Propionibacterium (P) acnes, and inflammation [1] and its range of symptoms that are unique to each individual....
How I Do It - Approaches to acne treatment: Pulsed-dye laser
Acne vulgaris is the most common skin disease worldwide and inflammatory acne has significant psychological impact with potential for long-term emotional and physical sequelae [1]. Energy based treatments are useful both as adjuncts to traditional therapies and particularly for patients...
How I Do It - Approaches to acne treatment: Nd:YAG laser
Acne is common among individuals who experience a condition of hyperactive pilosebaceous units (precipitation and mobility of keratinocytes). A specific T-cell mediated inflammatory response is the initiating event in acne pathogenesis, followed by comedone formation. The mechanism of inflammation is...
How I Do It - The True Lift Technique™: facial ligament retightening, an anatomical approach
Facial ageing is a complex process which is multifactorial, involving loss of bony support, elongation of the facial ligaments, displacement of fat compartments, attenuation of the superficial muscular aponeurotic system (SMAS) layer and thinning of subcutaneous and dermal tissue. This...
How I Do It - Approaches to non-surgical face lifting
PDO threads By Martyn King Polydioxanone or poly-p-dioxanone (PDO, PDS) is a colourless, crystalline, biodegradable polymer of multiple repeating ether-ester units and has been used in many disciplines of surgery as subcutaneous and cutaneous stitches for over 30 years. It...
How I Do It - Laser-assisted submental liposuction
The author shares a low risk, minimally invasive procedure that offers excellent aesthetic results. Liposuction of the submental and jowl regions is a low risk outpatient procedure that gives a profound aesthetic result. Since the late 1960s, the techniques have...
