Let VASER® LIPOSCULTURE or SMARTLIPO
dissolve your liposuction fears

Liposuction is the number one cosmetic procedure performed in the U.S.A. for both men and women. For men it's "love handles," women it's "saddlebags" and the "tummy pooch." Both would love their neck and chins touched up! For the past 25 years dermatologic surgeons have been pioneers in the advancement of micro-cannular tumescent liposuction, otherwise known as liposuction under local anesthesia. Accepted as a much gentler, safer, and refined technique, microcannular liposuction has become a standard of care amongst minimally-invasive cosmetic surgeons.

Finally there are advanced technologies called VASER® Liposelection and SmartLipo that dissolve fat cells upon contact with ultrasonic or laser energy delivered through a small sterile probe, advancing the tumescent microcannular technique to the next generation of precision and ease for both the patient and surgeon. With only local anesthetic and mild sedation, the fat is melted then gently massaged and suctioned out with tiny cannulas. No more visions of the jabbing, jarring and bruising of patients associated with traditional liposuction. A Friday procedure will have you back to work and play by Monday. For now, Dr. Steinberg's use and preference between the technologies is the VASER® procedure. SmartLipo laser lipolysis at this time is only appropriate for very small pockets of fat.

What Happens During VASER® Body Sculpting?
During the procedure the area to be sculpted is filled with a special saline solution that helps numb the site and shrinks blood vessels. This solution makes the area very wet and full, making the fat cells easier to liquefy with the VASER® System's sound energy. After liquefication, the fat is removed and a pressure garment is placed for 1-3 days to tighten the skin and avoid any bruising. Small incisions heal quickly and easily.

How Does The VASER® System Work?
The VASER® System generates sound energy similar to that used for cataract removal in the eye. Small probes transmit the sound energy to dissolve fat cells on contact. Gentle suction and massage of the sculpted site removes the dissolved fat cells quickly and easily.

What Areas Of My Body Can Be Sculpted?
VASER® Body Sculpting can be done effectively on the abdomen, "love handles", backs, thighs, hips, knees, arms, neck and chin.

Is VASER® Body Sculpting Right For Me?
If you are healthy and looking for a fast, low-pain solution to your excess fatty tissue, you may be a good candidate for VASER® Body Sculpting. Although there are limits to the amount of tissue that can be removed, Dr Steinberg can assist you with your decision about potential areas for sculpting, the results you can expect, and the recovery process.

How Does VASER® Body Sculpting Work?
VASER® is a much gentler way of separating fatty tissues prior to removal, it differentiates between fatty tissue and other tissue such as nerves, blood vessels and connective tissues that must be left undisturbed for good results. VASER® sound energy simply bounces off other types of tissues while dissolving the less structured fat cells. This makes VASER® Body Sculpting safer and results in less swelling and a shorter and more comfortable recovery.

Where Does The Doctor Perform My VASER® Body Sculpting?
Procedures are performed in a sterile environment in our AAAHC accredited Office Based Surgery Center making the procedure safe, convenient and often less costly due to the absence of hospital care and a staff anestheseologist.

A FREE consultation with Dr Steinberg will help determine if this procedure is right for you.
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Fraxel Laser Skin Resurfacing

Fraxel is the most advanced laser treatment for skin available anywhere - if your skin is damaged from the sun or you have uneven pigmentation and fine lines, this is a groundbreaking new treatment designed especially for you.

You can tell the difference immediately after your first Fraxel treatment that your skin is softer and smoother. Lines and age spots fade and eventually disappear.

Fraxel is unique because of how the treatment actually does what it does. The laser produces thousands of tiny localized treatments known as MicroThermal Zones. These zones are what define an area that will undergo alteration and an area that will remain untouched. During the process, collagen and elastin are regenerated and about 20% of the skin is resurfaced with each session.

What makes Fraxel special is its ability to bypass healthy, living skin cells and touch only those cells that require re-growth. This level of precision makes the procedure safe, reliable and worth the big bucks it's going cost. The "fractional" treatment area is what makes the healing process work so quickly. Instead of the body facing a large portion of skin to re-grow, it can focus on smaller areas.

The effectiveness of Fraxel is unparalleled when compared to other laser treatments previously available. The laser works by targeting tiny, microscopic sites of thermal impact separated by areas of unaffected, healthy tissue. The healthy tissue in turn promotes rapid healing of the outer layers of skin. The collagen is also stimulated and increases tone and firmness.

Side effects of treatment by Fraxel laser are minimal and do not require any downtime. Some patients experience slight swelling and redness, but this should fade in a day or two. Treatment is not painful and feels like a prickly sensation. A mild anesthetic lotion maybe applied to reduce discomfort.

In July, 2005 the Fraxel laser was FDA approved for a condition called Melasma, a condition which occurs on the sun exposed face and nose of affected patients, typically women of child-bearing age.

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In the past decade, there have been many new and exciting "lunch-time" procedures to treat aging and sun-damaged skin. These include Botox for frown, forehead and crows lines; Restylane and Collagen to fill deep lines and depressions; Photo-rejuvenation for pigment and blood vessels and now tissue tightening!

According to Board Certified Dermatologist, Dr. Janee Steinberg, a single treatment with a new nonablative radio frequency device (ThermaCool TC System, Thermage Inc.) results in safe, mild to moderate tissue tightening of the neck, jowl and cheek areas, as well as the forehead and crow's feet areas.

The current experience with this procedure indicates this is not a replacement for surgery. Steinberg says the best candidates have loose skin that you can pick up with your fingertips. The real benefit is around the mouth - the nasolabial fold and marionette lines and the neck. Compared to a face-lift, there is no down time and the cost is much less. It appears to be a satisfactory alternative for patients with early, mild laxity, and those with more advanced changes who prefer not to have traditional surgery - and are willing to accept the more limited benefit they can obtain with this procedure.

Dr. Steinberg performs this procedure on men and women, on any skin type, because there is no injury to the surface of the skin. Oral sedation is recommended just prior to the procedure as some degree of discomfort may occur. Most patients, however, tolerate it quite well.

Since this device does not use light, it is not necessary to wear goggles. Heat is delivered into the deeper tissues allowing remodeling of collagen and tightening of the skin. A special cryogen tip is used to cool the top for protection. Usually there is immediate, but mild, redness and some swelling that lasts no more than 30 minutes to a few hours, and there is no post-operative down time!

Although the results are not immediate, the majority of patients note improvement within three to six months. More than 80 percent of patients treated so far respond to some degree. Steinberg says that most patients are satisfied with on treatment, but can elect to have a second, or even a third, if desired.

Medication such as aspirin and Coumadin do not have to be discontinued for this procedure. However, patients with pacemakers or defibrillators are not candidates for this treatment.

The Advanced Cosmetic Laser Center under the direction of Dr. Janee Steinberg offers the full complement of laser, cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures. In many cases, Thermage tissue tightening can be combined with eyelid lifts, liposuction, breast augmentation or simple procedures like Permanent Make-Up and Botox.

Since we have AAAHC accredited operating rooms and work only with board certified dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and anesthesiologists, we can provide these services in a safe and efficient environment.

A free consultation is offered to determine whether a patient is a good candidate for this procedure as well as other procedures that are offered at the facility. Please feel free to visit our Web site at www.cosmeticlaser2000.com.

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Aging is a natural process, but reversal can be just as natural with Restylane, a clear, biodegradable gel partially comprised of the body's own natural substance of hyaluronic acid. The gel, which has been used in 60 countries around the world, but only recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, adds extra volume that patients seek to lift and smooth out wrinkles, gain fuller lips and provide softer, rounded facial contours.

Injected in very small amounts into the skin tissue, Restylane provides immediate and long-lasting enhancements and its safe and gentle to the skin.

The basis for FDA approval was founded in a series of successful clinical trials, over time, that clearly showed the product to be favorable. Nearly 140 patients were treated with it as well as a collagen-based product. Nearly 60 percent of those treated with Restylane experienced more beneficial results.

"The statistics speak for themselves," remarked Dr. Janee D. Steinberg, medical director of the Advanced Cosmetic Laser Center in Tamarac. "It is also noteworthy that in a Canadian study, a combination of Restylane and Botox provided even greater benefits and more significant enhancements."

Younger skin is smooth and more elastic due to larger amounts of hyaluronic acid. As we grow older and begin to lose this natural body product, the skin has a tendency to become drier, thinner and less capable of restoring itself. "This virtually painless procedure really turns back the appearance clock, because the lost hyaluronic acid is being restored enabling patients to have a smoother looking, well-defined facial tone that is more youthful and much healthier," commented Dr. Steinberg.

Treatment with Restylane is very quick and easy and is usually completed within 30 minutes, depending upon the specific needs of the patient. According to Dr. Steinberg, a slight redness, minor swelling or tenderness is to be expected, but any discomfort is very temporary. "Restylane appears to last longer than collagen, it has no known allergens and looks and feels natural," noted Dr. Steinberg.

The total effect of Restylane depends upon skin structure, lifestyle and age. Most who use the treatment to smooth out and diminish wrinkles have a maintenance follow-up within a year, while patients who use the procedure to enhance lips usually have another treatment within six months.

Depending upon your needs, there are three solutions of choice and Dr. Steinberg will evaluate the best formula for you. For more information, call 954-720-6333, or visit online at www.cosmeticlaser2000.com.

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Dynamic wrinkles are caused by contractions of the delicate underlying facial muscles every time you smile, laugh or frown. The more emotion you show, the deeper these wrinkles and lines are likely to be. While you may have earned every one of your worry lines, you don't have to show them anymore.

Now, after extensive testing Botox is approved by the FDA as a safe and effective treatment for wrinkles and frown lines. The procedure known as cosmetic denervation uses Botox injections to improve the appearance of worry lines, frown lines, laugh lines, crow's feet and other dynamic wrinkles.

How Does Botox Work?

Botox blocks impulses from the nerve to the tiny facial muscles that are related to expression lines. Botox relaxes the muscles so they do not contract. After treatment, the overlying skin remains smooth and unwrinkled, while the untreated facial muscles contract in a normal fashion, allowing normal facial express to be unaffected.

Are Botox Treatments Safe?

Botox injects have been used safely and effectively for over ten years to treat many ophthalmological and neurological disorders. Each year thousands of patients receive Botox treatments for a variety of conditions and it is quickly becoming a popular treatment for reversing the visible signs of aging.

What is the Treatment Like?

Cosmetic denervation with Botox is a simple and safe procedure. Using a tiny micro-needle, a very small amount of Botox is injected, very precisely, into several locations on the face. Because the needle is so fine and only a small amount of liquid is used, the pain associated with the injections is minimal. Most patients compare the sensation to a bug bite. No sedation or local anesthetic is required, and you can resume normal activities immediately. You can even drive yourself home or back to the office. Some patients experience a slight temporary bruising at the injection site. This can be covered with make-up.