Using the Advance Derma Method (ADM) of combining multiple technologies in one treatment, the Le Parisiene Duo-Lift Facial combines vibratory soft peeling, ultrasound massage and stimulation, luminology (photodynamic light therapy) and vacuum drainage massage (called “Palper Rouler”). Together with the technology is the use of proprietary French cosmeceuticals for each specific phase of the facial treatment. The results are instantaneous skin clarity, tightening and a youthful refreshed glow and look!

Step by step treatment is as follows:

• Ultra-vibrating spatula together with proprietary cleansing-peeling solution (soft peel) ensures deep cleansing of the skin of impurities, pollution and dead cells’
• Ultrasound massage treatment initiates a bio-stimulatory effect on the skin’s natural processes of cell regeneration.
• Vacuum “Palper Rouler” massage allows for lymphatic drainage of excess fluids and toxins in the skin.
• Luminology treatment uses photodynamic skin stimulation that address skin inflammation, skin pigmentation and skin repair.

These procedures in turn are coupled with proprietary French cosmeceuticals that are cleansing, anti-aging, whitening and regenerating.

To view the Philippine Star article, click here.

Akin to this line of thinking, in the realm of wellness and preventive medicine, it’s been a fantasy to be able to know one’s future disease predilection so that preventive measures can be taken to possibly modify the disease’s manifestation …a fantasy until now! Now, one can take control! The Disease Susceptibility Gene Test is now available at Beverly Hills 6750!

Gene testing now allows an individual to know his susceptibility to more than 100 disease conditions. Medical research and science indicate that while most diseases are determined by BOTH genetic constitution and various environmental factors, getting a heads-up on one’s disease susceptibility through gene testing can impact on how one manages one’s nutrition, weight, exposure to detrimental environmental substances and conditions and clinical decision- making.

An international laboratory that participated in the Human Genome Project —Genetic Center Company Limited is in the forefront of entrepreneurial genomics. With the completion of the human genome sequence, its derivative ramifications in increasing knowledge of DNA sequence differences between individuals, and rapidly advancing technology for reading DNA sequences have further led to significant progress in identifying genes that underlie common, genetically complex diseases (“susceptibility genes”).

Below are FAQ’s on the Disease Susceptibility Gene Test:

1. What is a Disease Susceptibility Gene? The research results of modern medical science indicate that most diseases are determined by various environmental factors and genetic constitution. Genes related to some diseases that bring about health disadvantage are called the susceptibility gene of the disease.

2. What is a Disease Susceptibility Gene Test (DSGT)? Disease susceptibility gene is detected from tissue samples, either blood or exfoliated cells of the mucosal lining of the mouth. Using gene biochip technology, DNA analysis is done and derivative information on what potential diseases people may have inherited are determined. This information allows one to understand their own genetic information and the risk of physical illness, and proactively improve their living environment, nutrition and lifestyle habits.

3. How is tissue sample obtained? This is done by using 2 cotton pledgets that are simply swabbed across the lining of the mouth — one for the left side and one for the right side. These are then smeared and stored in a special collection tray device. After proper sample labeling, these are then shipped out to an international laboratory.

3. What information can Disease Susceptibility Gene Testing tell you? If you carry disease susceptible genes, the likelihood of developing this disease is higher than other people. One can then initiate preventive measures — for example, improved nutrition, adjusting lifestyle habits to avoid harmful environmental factors that may trigger disease manifestation, and going for periodic medical examinations. Studies have shown that even if you have the disease susceptibility gene, so long as early detection and early prevention measures are done, then it may be possible to delay or avoid the occurrence of the disease.

4. What is the difference between Disease Susceptibility Gene Test (DSGT) and Conventional Genetic Tests done in Hospitals? The Disease Susceptibility Gene Test (DSGT) is done to analyze the presence or absence of genetic risk of a specific disease and to predict the possibility of future illness. The conventional genetic tests done in hospitals are usually chromosomal analyses that diagnose and confirm a condition that is already present in the patient e.g. Down’s Syndrome.

5. How does the company protect the privacy of my genetic testing? All of the clients information, DNA samples and test results are kept strictly confidential. DNA samples that are collected are properly stored and labeled using an advanced barcode system before sending the sample to our Genetic Testing Laboratory overseas for gene biochip technology analysis. Our scientists will have access to only the DNA samples with its corresponding bar-code label on it. All documents, reports and samples can only be identified through the matching of the barcode.

Click on the thumbnails below to get a list of diseases that are predicted by disease susceptibility gene testing:

To learn more, call 893-8888, 893-6750 or 0917-893-6750 or visit www.bh6750.com to schedule an appointment.

One such technology involves the use of radiofrequency energy  (or RF). A machine called The Accent^TM (manufactured by the company MSq-Alma) is a state of the art RF-heating machine that boasts a dual function — fat reduction and cellulite treatment using deep penetrating unipolar RF energy and skin tightening and rejuvenation via bipolar RF energy.

The RF energy harnessed by the Accent treats cellulite and fat tissue by three main pathways.  First, it heats the deeper layers of the skin, causing a tightening of tissues in that area by stimulating the production of collagen.  Second, the treatment increases blood flow to the area while facilitating drainage of fat deposits.  And third, the heat administered to treatment areas causes fatty acid decomposition and fat-cell death.

Treated areas are smoother and firmer, giving a new and defined shape to the body. Significant change is usually seen in as early as 4 sessions during the course of a series of 6 -12 Accent treatments.

from Dr. Eduardo Santos’ radio segment at RJ 100.3 FM: Beauty and Wellness by Design by Beverly Hills 6750.

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Two new technologies in cosmetic dentistry now allow for nearly invisible dental braces.

The first is INVISALIGN. This technique uses a series of custom-made, transparent polyurethane plastic molds, called aligners. Each set of aligners are worn for about two weeks, and changed every 2 weeks — moving your teeth, gradually — week by week, millimeter by millimeter — until the intended result is achieved.

What happens when you want to find out if Invisalign is appropriate for you? Simply visit a Beverly Hills 6750 dentist for a consultation to discuss the goals you have for your smile. Once he determines that Invisalign is right for you, he will write up a detailed treatment plan, which will include taking a dental impression. The impressions of your teeth will be digitized in order for your dentist to work with a computerized 3-D image of your teeth. Then, he will plan your tooth movements throughout your entire treatment timeline.

Customized aligners are created with advanced technology for you to wear at each stage of your treatment. While the number of aligners varies for each individual situation, a full set of treatment typically includes 20-30 aligners per arch. Although the aligners are removable, it’s recommended that these be worn full-time, day and night, except to eat, brush, or flossing one’s teeth.

Choosing the Invisalign system is a great option as the advanced technology provides you with a customized treatment that aims to give you a smile that suits you. All this, without anyone possibly knowing!

The second technique is called LINGUAL BRACES. This refers to a method of orthodontic treatment where the brackets and wires that produce the patient’s teeth realignment are attached to the backside (palate or tongue side) of their teeth, as opposed to the front or cheek side as is the case with traditional dental braces. While the positioning of the patient’s orthodontic hardware is just the opposite as that found with traditional dental braces, both techniques and the materials they employ are otherwise very similar.

The chief advantage of lingual braces lies in the fact that they are non-visible. By “non-visible,” as opposed to the term “invisible,” we mean that if someone carefully looks they may catch a glimpse of your lingual braces but otherwise they are not easily detected with casual interaction.

Not everyone is a suitable candidate for lingual braces treatment. In general, appropriate candidates will be adults and older teenagers. The patient’s teeth need to be relatively normal sized, as opposed to being very small.

Good candidates will have a bite relationship that is accommodating to the presence of lingual braces. If the patient has teeth that overlap excessively (deep vertical overbite) or have an alignment that might produce heavy forces on their orthodontic brackets when they chew or otherwise close their teeth together, lingual braces probably aren’t the best choice. Only an evaluation by an orthodontist can lead to a determination that lingual braces technique is an appropriate treatment.

Now, get the smile you’ve always wanted both quickly and possibly without anyone knowing you’re wearing braces!

Beverly Hills 6750 believes in the power of transformation from the inside out.

Tell us about a person who inspires you and get a chance to treat that person to a FREE 6-session package of E-Max Skin Rejuvenation Intense Pulsed Light + Radio Frequency (IPL + RF) Treatment worth P30,000 at Beverly Hills 6750!

The contest is open to Facebook users, male or female, aged 18 and above, who Like (are fans of) the Beverly Hills 6750 Facebook page. Here’s how to join:

1. Nominate a candidate by posting on the Beverly Hills 6750 Wall a photo of a friend who inspires you. Include in your post a message with your friend’s name and how he or she transformed your life. For example: “Suzette lights up my life! She’s a great career woman and a great mother, and she inspired me to never give up and go after my dreams.”

2. Don’t forget to tag your friend in the photo!

3. Invite your friends and family to “Like” Beverly Hills 6750 (http://facebook.com/bh6750) and “Like” the photo on Beverly Hills 6750’s wall. (Tip: You can blog about it, repost the link on your Facebook page, tweet it, Plurk it, put it on your Tumblr, share it in whatever way you like!)

4. The nominee in the photo with the most “Likes” wins, and will receive a free E-Max Skin Rejuvenation Treatment from Beverly Hills 6750.

5. The contest will close on August 31, 2010 at 10:00 AM Philippine time (GMT+8:00). The winner will be announced at 5:00 PM the same day.

6. The prize may be claimed between September 1 – December 31, 2010 at the Beverly Hills 6750 Makati clinic.

We’d love to hear your stories about people who have turned your life around. Start posting now!

Thermage is a non-invasive procedure that reverses the signs of aging in the face and neck by tightening and gently lifting the skin to smooth out wrinkles and renew facial contours. More recently, Thermage has gained FDA approval for protocols for skin tightening around the eye area (Eyes by Thermage) and in the abdomen (Thermage Tummy).

Thermage uses a patented radio-frequency technology called Thermacool^TM that pulses intense radio-frequency heat into the skin’s deeper layers that stimulates collagen production, thereby tightening and smoothening the skin. The result is a look of youthful freshness, with a markedly reduced appearance in wrinkles.

There is a visible difference immediately following Thermage treatment, but optimal results are usually seen three to six months later.  These changes can last up to 2 years after the treatment.

The procedure itself is normally done as a single treatment that takes from 40 minutes to two hours depending on the treatment area.

from Dr. Eduardo Santos’ radio segment at RJ 100.3 FM: Beauty and Wellness by Design by Beverly Hills 6750.

Skin hyperpigmentation, also called melasma, is often caused by sun exposure, hormones or your genetic background. Some types of hyperpigmentation will disappear naturally, but for many people, discolored patches and spots can last for years or even a lifetime. Many dermatologists admit that this is one of the most difficult skin problems to treat. But now, we have a game-changer — enter the Cosmelan® Depigmentation Treatment!

The Cosmelan® Depigmentation Treatment Protocol was developed by the Spanish company Mesoestetic®. It works by reducing the amount of melanin in the skin and treats blemishes and dark skin spots even for those who have the most sensitive skin types, quickly reducing the appearance of skin discolorations by up to 95%.

The Cosmelan® Treatment process is completed in two steps. First, Cosmelan 1 cream is applied by a dermatologist during your visit at Beverly Hills 6750. This cream is applied evenly to the face, with additional cream spread over spots and blemishes. After the cream has dried to form a mask on your face, you will be able to return home. At home, you will need to leave the cream on your face for between four to eight hours, depending on the dermatologists’ instructions (based on your skin complexion). Within a few days, the active ingredients in the Cosmelan 1 cream, including azelaic, kojic, phytic and ascorbic acids, arbutine and titanium dioxide, will begin to gently peel away top layers of skin, revealing layers that are more evenly pigmented.

You control the second treatment phase, which maintains your results and continues to lighten your skin. Each day, after washing your face with a mild cleanser, you will apply Cosmelan 2 and Hydravital Factor K cream to the treatment area using light, circular motions. Cosmelan 2 is a maintenance cream that uses titanium dioxide along with kojic acid, phytic acid and ascorbic acid to remove darkened skin as it forms, while the Hydravital Factor K cream moisturizes your face and neck skin during treatment.

It is important that you follow your treatment instructions carefully, and avoid using any other facial creams or skin lightening products. You will follow up with our dermatologist about 2 weeks after your first treatment and again about 4 weeks after.

While Cosmelan® lightens dark skin spots, they may return if you do not continue to take proper care of your skin. For instance, patients still must wear SPF 40 or higher sunscreen whenever they travel outdoors, to minimize the reappearance of melasma. Also, to avoid adverse results, patients must not combine Cosmelan® with any other skin depigmentation treatment. Once treatment is complete, patients are able to enjoy a more luminous, radiant and consistent skin tone.

To see before and after pictures of Cosmelan® results, click HERE.

The lure of advertisements and the fact that the injection treatments are presented as “cheaper” alternatives, in combination with a person’s poor body image or a desire to physically enhance one’s self, are enough to attract clients for these procedures and potentially create undesirable results.

As an example, a good number of patients who’ve had breast injections using “bargain” injectables will present with one of two problems, or a combination of both. Infection is one presenting problem. There have been instances when these injected substances cause infections in the breast, requiring surgical drainage and debridement. The consequence of such a problem is oftentimes seen in the unfortunate patient’s eyes — a sadness which is an indelible reflection of how their self-esteem has been diminished by both physical and emotional scarring, when an attempt at enhancement turns into disfigurement.

The other problem encountered in these same patients — is breast lumpiness, or the sensation of having multiple breast masses (occurring at the multiple puncture injection sites). These masses are usually felt by the patient herself and are clinically evident to the physician as well, upon a physical examination of the breast. The haunting question that this problem creates in the minds of these patients is, “Is this mass a cancer?”

It is possible that in the presence of a lumpy breast due to these injections, a cancer growth can arise from the breast glandular tissue making it indistinguishable from the other lumps by physical examination alone.  In this situation, unless a biopsy is done on each and every lump, the tool that will be useful to screen for cancer, is magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) — an expensive diagnostic procedure. Thus, a patient who at the start was looking for a “bargain”, is later on saddled with an expensive proposition to do annual MRI screening for cancer surveillance. Otherwise, the specter of undetected cancer threateningly hangs over their heads.

Problems similar to those just cited occur not only in Manila but also in the United States. A recent press release by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) states that, “…four seriously ill people were hospitalized following injections of an unidentified substance at a Fort Lauderdale clinic and could be the latest victims of what has become an increasingly common problem — illegal and unsafe drugs administered as cosmetic treatments by practitioners without appropriate training and credentials.”

Former American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS) President Dr. Peter Fodor, when asked to comment on the Fort Lauderdale case, said, “The popularity of injectable treatments including BOTOX and a host of soft tissue fillers, has encouraged their promotion by inadequately trained or non-medical practitioners, some of whom may obtain illegal substances and perform procedures under non-sterile conditions.” He says furthermore,  “Unfortunately, patients sometimes are lured by promises of less expensive treatments, or they simply fail to check the qualifications of the person administering the treatments, unnecessarily risking their health and safety.”

Patients these days have to be informed patients. They should do their homework when planning to undergo certain procedures. If they eventually decide to have a procedure done, they should be sure that they’re done in appropriate facilities by a properly qualified physician who has received specific training in the particular procedure.

To do otherwise, would be putting your health, and maybe even your life, in jeopardy.