Just five blistering sunburns between the ages of 15 and 20 increases melanoma risk by 80%. We know that the use of sunscreen has been shown to reduce melanoma and skin cancer risks. Valisure, an online pharmacy known for testing every batch of medication they sell, announced this week that they petitioned the FDA to…
Men are frequently troubled by exercise-resistant pockets of fat in certain areas as they age. In many cases, this problem is genetic; their bodies are programmed to store fat in those areas, and no amount of exercise will eliminate it. For men with good skin elasticity and only a moderate amount of fat, VASER Lipo®…
I hear that an Oxygeneo facial treatment will brighten my skin. How does it work? An innovation in rejuvenation of the skin is available at Mentor Plastic Surgery & MedSpa. Oxygeneo is a spa that treatment uses the energy of ultrasound applied topically to activate a pathway in your skin to help restore a healthy…
What is new in the world of wrinkle filler? A Swiss company has recently launched a new Hylaluronic acid (HA) wrinkle filler that has shown great promise for patients who don’t like their deep lines in their face. It is called RHA. Like other HA molecules, the drug is comfortably injected in the office. I…
Can I buy a treatment for my friend from Mentor Plastic Surgery and MedSpa without knowing what she needs? Who wants “Bohr-ing” skin? An innovation in the rejuvenation of the skin in a spa-like treatment uses the energy of ultrasound applied topically to activate a pathway in your skin to make it recover a healthy…
What is the truth about collagen oral supplements and topical collagen and my skin, hair and nail health? Protein makes us healthy, but it doesn’t have to be “collagen protein supplements.” Short answer- collagen supplements are not worth the money. Here’s why. All proteins are made of 20 amino acid building blocks. Each protein contains…
1927 isn’t just a year, it’s a laser wavelength measured in nanometers called MOXI. You will be very happy to know that it is now exclusively available in my practice. Scientific research has produced better wavelengths to safely and efficiently brighten the skin and treat brown spots and sun damage. MOXI uses a random fractionated…
Since March of last year the impact upon health screening has been noted due to the fear of being exposed to coronavirus during the encounter. Women who should undergo annual mammography have put off the screening test, risking early cancer detection with an easy, available test. It has been recently noted that women who have…
Learn the differences between the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines as described by Dr. Paul Vanak. Both vaccines are given as intramuscular injections in your shoulder. They each work best if they are given two times, a few weeks apart. Their mechanism of action is quite different. Technology has come a long way since the 1950s…
An exciting way to improve the contours of the abdomen using helium plasma technology, called Renuvion is now available. This in-office, minimally invasive technique is performed in the office through a 4mm incision in the belly button. You walk in, have your abdomen prepped with sterile soap, and then have a shot of local anesthetic…