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We all have them, pockets of stubborn body fat that no amount of exercising or dieting will treat. The fatty deposits are most often seen on the belly or abdomen, but they also occur on the inner and outer thighs or manifest as love handles.

Many are turning to CoolSculpting to help with the treatment of unwanted body fat without invasive surgery.

Until now, body contouring has always involved surgical procedures, the risk of infection, and extensive recovery times. It was used primarily to reduce excess skin after significant weight loss or reduce large fatty deposits.

Today, the concept of body sculpting has taken on new meaning and parameters through CoolSculpting®.

CoolSculpting Advantages

Stubborn body fat not only affects the way you look, but it also impacts your self-image and confidence level.

It can prevent you from wearing shorts, swimsuits and participating in outdoor activities. CoolSculptingcan has an enormous impact on your lifestyle and has a number of benefits over other methods including:

• Possibly dramatic results
• Non-invasive procedure
• No needles or surgery
• Little-to-no downtime
• Affordable
• Safe
• FDA approved
• Reduces fat cells
• Convenient
• The possibility of increased self-confidence

The process doesn’t require any type of surgery, leaves no scars, and doesn’t damage skin or nerves.

The potential for infection is greatly reduced with CoolSculptingsince no needles, scalpels, or other equipment is inserted into the skin.

About Difficult Fat Cells

CoolSculptingprovides a convenient and affordable means to reduce stubborn fat deposits that don’t respond to any other method. All fat cells are not the same and the deposits at the belly, thighs, and hips can be more resistant to reduction than others.

Fat deposits in the body are influenced by factors that include lifestyle, heredity, and hormones. It can make you look and feel overweight, even when you’re not. It impacts your self-image and can result in varying states of depression that can affect interactions with family, friends, co-workers, and overall quality of life.

An active lifestyle combined with a medical weight loss program can be an effective way to reduce visceral fat from the body not treated by CoolSculpting. This is why an evaluation is so important before considering CoolSculpting.

More Than Just An Image Issue

When fat accumulates in the abdominal region it can extend far throughout the surface layer (subcutaneous).

Excess fat interferes with the proper fit of your garments and sets up the potential for serious health issues that include diabetes, chronic inflammation, and the way in which your hormones function.

Excess fat affects women more than men, but it’s a risk for both genders and can appear at any age.

CoolSculptingreduces pesky bumps and bulges associated with muffin tops, stubborn belly fat, and unsightly thighs. It offers a holistic approach to body transformation that achieves the shape you want.

Diet and exercise are key elements in preventing the build-up of belly fat, but if you’re already carrying around a supply of the resistant fat cells… you’ve already discovered that a healthy diet and grueling exercise program have little to no effect. That’s where CoolSculptingcan makes a substantial difference in your confidence and the fit of your clothing.

Non-Invasive Fat Reduction

The completely non-surgical procedure presents minimal discomfort and you may experience a chilly sensation, along with a tugging feeling. During the procedure, you can read, check your email, surf the Web or even take a nap if you feel the inclination.

An average treatment takes approximately an hour, depending upon the area(s) and you can even return to work right after a session. There are no activity limitations after the procedure.

Each procedure is tailored to your body sculpting goals and some practices are able to provide treatment at multiple sites within the same visit. While it’s typically utilized on bulges in the abdomen, hips, and thighs, it can also be employed on the flanks and chin areas. After the treatments you may weigh the same, but you’ll look thinner and clothes will fit better.

The number of fat cells you have in your body is typically set during adolescence, but aging can change the way weight is gained and distributed. Dieting and exercise can shrink the size of fat cells but don’t reduce the overall number. CoolSculptingreduces the fat cells in the treated area by up to 20 percent and the body safely processes them.

The procedure is the number one non-invasive fat reduction procedure and is used worldwide. You can typically see results in as little as three weeks, with possibly the most dramatic results evident after two months, and your body can continue to reduce fat cells for up to six months following treatment.

The unique technique has gained popularity with celebrities of all ages who must appear at their best at all times. Those who have been reported to have utilized the treatment have done so to regain their pre-baby figures, provide body definition, and fit into form-fitting costumes for choice film roles.

Limiting factors

CoolSculptingisn’t an optimal solution for everyone, nor is it intended as a weight loss program? The technique is appropriate if you’re near your ideal weight, eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, and need spot fat reduction. It’s not the right solution if you’re:

• 50 pounds or more overweight
• Pregnant or post-pregnancy before six months
• Have chronic pain issues

There are some medical conditions that would preclude treatment and an extensive, in-depth consultation with a clinician performing the procedure is required.

You don’t have to be a celebrity to have a slim, more sculpted body, and CoolSculptingis safe for men and women of all ages.

You no longer have to sacrifice the clothes and activities you want due to stubborn belly fat, love handles, or thunder thighs. It’s never too late to acquire the image of your dreams and Advanced Plastic Surgery Centre is currently scheduling consultations to see if you’re a good candidate for CoolSculpting®.

Save $1000 on Breast Augmentation in Houston!

Are you and your friend considering Breast Augmentation? If so, schedule an appointment with Dr. Perlman and you can both receive $1,000 off!

Summer is here, and the sun is out, so it’s time for you and a friend to BUST out! Be bikini ready before you know it!

With Dr. Perlman, your breast augmentation will be custom tailored to be as unique as you. Varying implant sizes and surgery methods allow Dr. Perlman to refine the results according to your body type.

Dr. Perlman offers breast augmentation to patients throughout Spring, Houston, The Woodlands, Atascocita, Conroe, Pasadena, Baytown, and the surrounding areas.

Your breast augmentation procedure must be scheduled on a Tuesday, and the offer is valid through the months of July and August.

• OFFER VALID THROUGH AUGUST 30, 2013
• OFFER CAN NOT BE COMBINED WITH ANOTHER SPECIAL OR PROCEDURE

Don’t miss out on this opportunity.  Schedule an appointment today and be on your way to the beach body of your dreams!

7 IMPORTANT TIPS TO GETTING YOUR SIZE RIGHT

• Wardrobe: Bring in different types of outfits to try on when determining which size is best for you. You want to make sure that you are comfortable in your casual dress as well as your cocktail dress. Plain baby-doll t-shirts work best.
• Personality: Think about your personality (outgoing or shy) and how you want to be perceived by the public. Then, make sure that you convey this to Dr. Perlman. Breasts that are large and disproportionate to your body type may suit the style of some, while others may lean towards looking great in a cocktail dress without attracting unwanted attention.
• Fitness: Factor in your exercise routine. If you are a runner or serious athlete, look to avoid large, cumbersome implants that will most likely interfere with your fitness routine.
• You’re In Charge: Use Dr. Perlman’s knowledge and experience as a guide, but remember, these are your implants, so do your own research and choose the implants that make you feel most comfortable.
• You Be You: Just because the implants of a friend look great, don’t let that be the deciding factor in your choosing your implants.  Similar body types don’t always mean the same breast implants will work for both of you. Discuss the different options with Dr. Perlman to determine the one that is just right for you.
• Bring A Friend: It’s always great to have another opinion and another set of eyes when considering a breast implant. This is where a trusted friend can be an important asset.
• Know When Enough is Enough: Remember, bigger isn’t always better. Breast implants are a long-term, life and body-altering decision. If you go too big, you may have back and sagging issues as you age, requiring the removal and/or replacement with smaller implants, which will require another financial investment.

Nothing beats stress and pain faster than a good laugh. Laughter brings back the balance of your mind and body. It uplifts and inspires you, helps you stay grounded and relieves your burdens. When shared, laughter binds and keeps you connected with others. It triggers intimacy and closeness. Its domino effect can be seen in the joy and amusement that it brings.

Laughter also brings healthy changes to our bodies. It strengthens our immune system as well as boosts our energy. No wonder laughter is regarded as the best medicine. And best of all, you don’t need to spend a dime just to get a good laugh.

According to Paul E. McGhee, PhD, “Your sense of humor is one of the most powerful tools you have to make certain that your daily mood and emotional state support good health.”

A good hearty laugh can lower stress and tension. It relaxes muscles up to 45 minutes thereafter. Laughter can also help increase resistance against disease and infection. In addition, laughter causes the release of endorphins. These “happy hormones” are the body’s feel-good chemicals, which will leave you in a state of natural high and a sense of well-being.

Laughter can also be a life-saving measure. Research shows that getting your daily dose of laughter can improve the function of your cardiovascular system. It promotes blood flow, protects you against heart attacks and relaxes the blood vessels.

So the next time you’re stressed out, just watch a funny movie or spend time with friends who can tickle your funny bone.

There are many over-the-counter products that advertise dramatic results for rejuvenating the skin. Celebrity spokespersons trumpet the benefits of skincare products that turn back the clock, giving the skin a healthy youthful glow, and removing lines and wrinkles in a matter of days. Americans will spend $5 billion on skincare products and cosmetics this year alone. Some of these products are quite pricey, costing hundreds of dollars for a small jar of product that lasts a month. Because the FDA doesn’t monitor or regulate these products, it’s difficult for the consumer to know how much of the benefit they are.

There are certain ingredients that one should look for in any anti-aging product. The ingredients should address the leading causes of aging of the skin: internal sources such as diet and genetics and external sources such as UV radiation, pollution, wind, and smoking. On the cellular level, the damage from free oxygen radicals to cellular DNA, lipid, and proteins affects the integrity of our skin cells including the production of collagen. Since collagen is the main building block of our skin, decreased collagen production will cause noticeable signs of aging such as wrinkling.

Some of the more effective antioxidants occur naturally in the skin including vitamins A., C., and E. Our skin also contains coenzyme Q.-10 which neutralizes free radicals. As we age, our production of these antioxidants decreases. In addition, a diet that is lacking in sufficient amounts of these vitamins also contributes to the aging process.
Vitamin A in its biologically active form is retinoic acid or tretinoin. Vitamin A increases the growth of the epidermis as well as the metabolism of fibroblasts and collagen. They also decrease metalloproteinase which degrades collagen. Topical application of vitamin A products improves fine and coarse wrinkling and pigmentation. One of the more common vitamin A products on the market is Retin-A.

The Vitamin B group contains certain subgroups which improve wrinkles such as vitamin B 3 (niacinamide) and DMAE. Gels containing both of these drugs improve wrinkles, pigmentation, and yellowing of the skin as well as improve sagging.

Vitamin C is the most plentiful antioxidant in the skin. These biologically active forms include ascorbic acid and alpha hydroxy acid. Skincare products containing vitamin C often include tea-based products, which seemed to cause less irritation to the skin. Cellex-C is a common brand but there are many more products on the market that contain this antioxidant vitamin C products have been shown to increase blood supply to the skin, increased gene expression of type I collagen, and thus improve wrinkling, roughness, skin laxity, and sallowness.

Vitamin E is a lipophilic antioxidant. By that, I mean that it scavenges free radicals preventing their damaging lipid cell membranes. Products that contain tocopherols and tocotrienols are Vitamin E products. Studies have shown that vitamin E in combination with vitamin C decreases damage to sunburn cells and thus serves more as a protective agent.

Coenzyme Q. 10 and Squalene are also lipophilic antioxidants that decrease with age and radiation. A synthetic form of coenzyme Q. 10 is idebenone. Alpha lipoic acid is another free radical oxygen scavenger that increases collagen synthesis.

Alpha-hydroxyl acids (AHA) thin out the top layer of skin and speed up the normal process of skin cell exfoliation and regeneration. They can also increase the thickness of the skin and improve the quality of elastic fibers and collagen. Many AHA’s occur naturally in foods. Roman women knew the benefits of treating their skin with wine and grapes, which contained tartaric acid, as well as citrus fruits. Ascorbic acid is found in fruits, vegetables Gary products, and tea. Glycolic acid is found in sugarcane and lactic acid is in sour milk and tomato juice. Over-the-counter concentrations of AJ’s are quite low but can be beneficial as a home therapy supplement to in-office chemical peels which are done with a higher concentration. AJ’s continued to be one of the most effective anti-aging compounds.

Botanicals are finding their way into skincare products for their antioxidant properties some of the more common ones include bioflavonoids and anthocyanins. Both of these have antioxidant and anticancer and anti-inflammatory properties. It is for the anti-inflammatory effects that they are probably most useful when combined with other antiaging ingredients.

Pentapeptides have been linked to increased collagen synthesis. One commercial product from Paris, Matrixyl, has been shown to decrease wrinkle depth and volume as well as improve the roughness of the skin even when compared to vitamin C. An eyelid-firming gel that we sell in our product line contains pentapeptides to decrease capillary fragility, reduce inflammation, and speed up the metabolism of red blood cells which cause discoloration.

In addition to using various antiaging products as part of your skincare regimen, it’s important to keep the skin moist. Petrolatum-based products are the most common to maintain the skin barrier to decrease water loss. Glycerin products are key methods, which means that they will actually hydrate the skin rather than decrease water loss. Liposomes also serve a similar function.

In choosing skincare products. Read the label to see if it contains the proper ingredients. Establish a good regimen of gently cleansing your face as well as using toners, anti-aging products, and moisturizers.

Baby Boomers have lived through a lot of changes in the American landscape. We started life in the postwar World War II era, lived through the Cold War, and lived through the 60s with Vietnam and “Flower Power”. We were the “excess of the 80s”, the “.com era”, and made it to the 21st century. We saw the development of fast food restaurants as a way of eating.

I think that we Baby Boomers have tried to stay fit and live longer healthier lives than our parents, although we are probably more stressed than our parents. The fitness craze of the 80s has continued with home gyms, better diet regimens, less cigarette use, and the need for better nutrition. When I was younger, 40 was the start of middle age. Baby Boomers now look at 60 as the start of middle age.

People are learning more about how their cells age and how we age as a whole. We’re learning about antioxidants and what they can do to help repair damage sustained over the years from both internal and external factors. We know about the oxidation of molecules, in our body by free radicals, which are unpaired electrons. Although many of the natural human processes involve free radical formation, there are many free radical formations that are detrimental to our cells. One of the causes of cancer is free radicals reacting with DNA to cause mutations. We use skincare products that contain free radicals to prevent sun damage and slow down the aging process. We eat foods that contain free radicals to help repair processes within our bodies.

We have seen over the last decade, much news about healing cellular damage with proper nutrition as well as supplements. The number of health food products has increased significantly. Although some profess to improve your health dramatically, many have little or no real benefit. They do not cure diabetes, relieve arthritis, or cure heart disease. The companies that manufacture these products cannot, under US laws, make drug claims that they cure disease. There are anecdotal stories from users, which have helped relieve arthritic pain, help with depression, and provided extra energy, but these aren’t scientifically proven. There are some products though, such as juice from the mangosteen fruit, which has been shown to have a “kill effect” on human cancer cells. Mangosteen fruit contains xanthones, molecules that are known for their strong antioxidant content. They appear to have an anti-inflammatory effect as well as help with many G.I. symptoms such as diarrhea, dyspepsia, and nausea. There are also claims to have antiviral and antibacterial properties.

As with many of the phytonutrients, since they are not regulated by the FDA, there have been some overoptimistic claims as to their benefit. I asked the listeners to know that these products can’t hurt them and may give them benefits. These products have been available for hundreds of years as folk medicine to the natives, and they swear by their benefits.