ARTICLES ° Filler Up ° Beauty by the Bite ° Conveniently Advanced ° Reality Check ° What's New ° Beauty Binge PREFERRED PHYSICIANS ° Dr. David Brothers, MD, FACS and Dr. Mark E. Crispin, MD, FACS ° The Center for Specialty Medicine at Saint Joseph's' Hospital ° Dr. Mark Beaty, Milton Hall Plastic Surgery and Dr. Laura Beaty ° Dr. Alan Larsen, MD, Buckhead Plastic Surgery ° Dr. Pradeep Sinha, MD, PhD, FACS, Atlanta Institute for Facial Aesthetic Surgery PREFERRED SPAS AND SALONS ° Aya ° Old Edwards Inn ° Vis-a-Vis ° William David Salon PREFERRED DENTISTS ° J. Fletcher Jernigan Jr., DDS ° Susan G. Rifkin, DDS PREFERRED INSTITUTE ° Hilton Head Institute HOME

WHAT'S NEW? • New breast implant fillers being tested include PEG (polyethylene glycol) or stabilized saline and hyaluronic acid-based substances. These hold promise of providing a more natural feel and shape similar to silicone with the safety of saline. • PPX Laser Hair Remover is the first no downtime and absolutely NO PAIN laser hair removal technology. PPX uses gentle suction to bring the skin closer to the source of the laser, improving effectiveness and safety. In Atlanta: 678.595.0811 • Lumiθre uses topically applied skincare products with light waves of precisely 633 nanometers to rejuvenate the underlying skin cells without ablative damage. Encourages cells in the skin to produce collagen, elastin and certain enzymes that are imperative to the skins supportive structure. Available in Atlanta. www.pathwaytobeauty.com • Titan technology harnesses the power of infrared light to tighten sagging skin and wrinkles and can be used on large areas of the body. www.lasercenteronline.com/titan_laser.htm • Isolagen, a new injectable method in trials that uses the patient's own cells to fill frown lines, wrinkles, scars, etc. Trials demonstrate its effectiveness for years instead of months, since the cells are alive. www.isolagen.com • Fractional Skin Resurfacing is a laser/light hybrid, offering ablative laser skin resurfacing results with less risks and downtime. It represents the new generation of light therapy; eliminating surface wrinkles and irregular pigmentation. It even tightens the skin. www.fraxel.com/abt_sr_laser.asp • Prevage is a powerful antioxidant - may be 400 times more potent than vitamin E. It may slow the aging process and improve the appearance of fine lines and skin dryness. Dispensed only by doctors. In Atlanta: 770.399.6262 • Mexoryl SX is a new breed of topical sun protection pending FDA approval. It claims unequalled absorption of UVA wavelengths that age skin while offer better protection against UVB rays. www.loreal.com/_en/_ww/research/innovations/mexoryl.aspx • Vaser, a less traumatic liposuction technology uses ultrasound energy to break down fat, resulting in a smoother contour and approximately 50% less downtime. Available now by Dr. Mark Klein in Atlanta. www.marckleinmd.com *Safety watchdogs include the Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation (ASERF) and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS). HOME | ATLANTA HOMES & LIFESTYLES | CONTACT