Botox is a prescription medicine derived from Botulinum Toxin that works by blocking nerve impulses to the injected muscles, thereby reducing muscle activity that causes moderate to severe wrinkle lines in the face, especially those between the eyebrows (glabellar lines). Visible results are immediate but are best seen 3 to 4 days later. The effects last from 3 to 4 months and to benefit from these results continuously, a cycle of Botox injections is done at 3-4 month intervals.

A recent study done at the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) has shown that patients who’ve received Botox cosmetic injections for at least 2 years can decrease the frequency of the injections to every 6 months and still receive most of the same wrinkle-smoothing cosmetic benefits.

This shows that patients can benefit from achieving good results with longer treatment intervals and ultimately at a lower overall treatment cost.

The research also demonstrated that Botox injections have a wrinkle preventing – or prophylactic – effect. Patients who begin receiving injections between their 30s and 50s are able to prevent wrinkles from forming aside from eliminating existing wrinkles.

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

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One machine that has proven to be a high-speed hair removal system, providing safe and effective treatment without adverse effects is the PermaSilk COMET System. The PermaSilk-Comet features proprietary electro-optical technology, which combines radio frequency (RF) and laser energies. The combination of two kinds of energy technologies, allows for increased safety, incredible efficiency, including FAST hair removal treatment procedures.

The PermaSilk COMET also incorporates active dermal monitoring, a patented technology that provides direct feedback on energy delivery for every pulse of energy for maximum safety.

Most people experience no side effects at all, although a few exhibit some short-term local reddening of the surrounding skin.

Relatively good hair clearance is obvious after about 3 sessions at 2-3 week intervals. Near complete to complete clearance is achieved after 6-8 sessions.

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

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Since obesity is a growing occurrence in the Philippines where an estimated 500,000 Filipinos is afflicted with the problem, Beverly Hills 6750 suggests the use of BH6750 Natural Dietary Supplement because it contains an important ingredient known as L-Carnitine. L-Carnitine is an amino acid that is a natural part of the human diet. It can be found in red meats and some dairy products and vegetables. Together with the right diet and exercise, a person with weight problems who takes the dietary supplement will burn fat and convert it into more useful energy.

Beverly Hills 6750 also recognizes people’s need for a whitening agent since uneven pigmentation is a common skin problem. This occurs when the body overproduces or does not produce enough melanin.  Melanin is the pigment produced by melanocyte cells and the enzyme tyrosinase triggers the reaction. It releases two kinds of colors: 1) Eumelanin, which is a brown/black color and 2) Pheomelanin, which is a red/yellow color. When there is an overproduction of melanin and the skin starts to darken or has brown spots, this means that Melasma is present. The dark skin tone can also be caused by photo-aging or overexposure to the sun.

The BH6750 Dietary Supplement is a solution that addresses this problem. It contains L-Glutathione, a component that is known to inhibit the production of melanin. What the BH6750 Dietary Supplement does is it suppresses the activation of tyrosinase and changes the pigment synthesis from producing eumelanin (brown/black) to pheomelanin (red/yellow). While taking the supplement definitely helps whiten skin, it is still recommended that one uses a sun block when outdoors in order to be protected from the sun.

Another way that the BH6750 Natural Dietary Supplement can help is through its function as an anti-oxidant. By slowing down or preventing the oxidation of molecules, the supplement also slows down aging. Studies have likewise shown that glutathione has detoxifying properties that flushes toxins out of the body. Indeed, the BH6750 Dietary Supplement is not only a weight-loss aid and skin whitening formula, but is also beneficial for the health.

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.

BOTOX™ is a prescription medicine derived from Botulinum Toxin that works by blocking nerve impulses to the injected muscles, thereby reducing muscle activity that causes moderate to severe wrinkle lines in the face, especially those between the eyebrows (glabellar lines). Visible results are immediate but are best seen 3 to 4 days later. The effects last from 3 to 4 months and to benefit from these results continuously, a cycle of BOTOX™ injections is done at 3-4 month intervals.

A recent study done by Dr. Roger Dailey, professor and Lester Jones Endowed Chair of Oculofacial Plastic Surgery of the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) and presented at a meeting of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons last April 24, 2010 in Washington, D.C. — has shown that patients who’ve received BOTOX™ cosmetic injections for at least 2 years can decrease the frequency of the injections to every 6 months and still receive most of the same wrinkle-smoothing cosmetic benefits.

Dr. Dailey said, “This demonstrates patients have the ability to achieve good results with broader treatment schedules and ultimately at a lower overall treatment cost.”

The research also demonstrated that BOTOX™ injections have a wrinkle preventing – or prophylactic – effect. Patients who begin receiving injections between their 30s and 50s are able to prevent wrinkles from forming aside from eliminating existing wrinkles.

BOTOX™ has been approved for cosmetic use for eight years. In 2008, more than 5 million patients in the United States received cosmetic BOTOX™ treatments, according to Allergan, the manufacturer. About 313,000 of those patients were men.

For before and after pictures of Botox patients, click HERE.

Philippine cosmetic surgery institutions campaign for more options to reach the people, thus Thermage, Accent and ReFirme are available skin treatment services as non-invasive alternatives to plastic surgery.

ReFirme™ operates on cutting edge technology to reduce skin flaws that result from aging such as wrinkles and sagging skin from face to neck. As it tightens the skin, it also rejuvenates and revives the lost life with volume and contour by means of producing new collagen. Thanks to Syneron’s Elos Technology, Refirme™ takes pride in being the only name that is capable of combining and managing successful treatments with infrared light and radiofrequency technology.

The infrared light heats the inner layers of the skin so that the radiofrequency (RF) can gain access and deeply transform the skin layer called dermis. Aside from skin tightening by contraction, there is an activation of collagen production called ‘collagen remodeling’ for at least 2 months. The double power of heat and penetration is balanced with surface cooling for protection so that skin is protected from damage of the outer layer called epidermis.

Dermatologists that are highly recommended in the Philippines can confirm ReFirme™ as a safe and non-invasive treatment with FDA authorization. Common yet rare problems such as swelling, tenderness and redness of the areas treated are possible. However, these will only last for a few days. The 45-minute painless procedure utilizes a topical anesthetic cream instead of a sedative.

Find immediate results after treatment and get the option to have three more sessions (once every 30 days) to achieve utmost and most satisfying results. After the Refirme™ treatment plan, top dermatologists recommend avoiding excessive sun exposure and the use of moisturizers or an SPF-30 sunscreen daily. Good skin care is crucial in maintenance after the treatment so that it may last for up to 2 years.

The revolutionary progress of health science improves not only your aesthetic features but also provides the power of choice that is geared towards healthier living.

First, you can revive your skin with Hydroxygen Facial Treatment.

Patricia Tinio, M.D., a New York trained dermatologist of Beverly Hills 6750 says, “It’s like a high pressure washing of your face, with oxygen going through it. It cleans your pores. The results are just great for acne, skin rejuvenation and skin lightening.”

Former Miss Universe Gloria Diaz is a fan of the facial treatment. “As a former Miss Universe it’s important for me to be able to project beauty even as I have grown older. To age gracefully so to speak.”

She chose Beverly Hills 6750 for obvious reasons. “I love coming to the clinic as I am comforted by the delivery of quality results with treatment procedures that are done in a very clean clinic.”

In the Philippines, women not only fight against time against natural aging, we also have to deal with damages of the sun and pollution that ravages our skin. The oxygen treatment at Beverly Hills 6750 infuses minerals, vitamin C, and collagen. The treatment is perfect for those who came from the beach with sun-bunt skin, and for those who go out for late-night gimmicks or work through tiring and exhausting nights, which cause dry and dehydrated skin.

And if you have stubborn adult acne, the E-Max Acne (Elos Technology) is the perfect treatment for you to decrease proliferation of acne-causing bacteria and to reduce sebaceous gland activity.

The AC Applicator uses a specific spectrum of light that targets the bacteria that usually causes acne. When these bacteria proliferate in clogged pores they can cause bumpy and inflamed acne lesions. The AC combines light and gentle radio-frequency energies to decrease proliferation of acne-causing bacteria, and may also affect the sebaceous gland from overproduction of oil and promote healing of the skin after acne breakouts.

This treatment is recommended for anyone who wants an alternative to traditional or oral therapies for acne, or who has not responded to traditional acne solutions. Acne on the face, chest, and back are all treatable with the AC.

So ladies, before you run out of town and hit the beautiful beaches for the summer, make sure you consult your reliable specialists at Beverly Hills 6750 to get that celebrity pampering you deserve!

To learn more, visit Beverly Hills 6750 at the 11th Floor of 6750 Ayala Building, Ayala Avenue, Makati City, Philippines.

A common problem women face, especially when getting older, is sagging skin. As age sets in, most women lose the tone of their skin and muscles. Working out at the gym helps preserve the body’s firmness and the skin’s elasticity – along with the right diet, lots of water, and enough rest and sleep. Sometimes, though, nature needs a little push. Beverly Hills 6750 offers just that little boost to get back that tight, fit body with Accent Body Contouring.

The Accent machine is a radio-frequency device that has a bipolar head, which delivers superficial heat to tighten skin on the face and body. A unipolar head is also used to penetrate deeper into tissues to reduce fat and cellulite on hips, buttocks, abdomen, and arms. It’s designed to safely and effectively address cellulite and reduce fat as well as rejuvenate, even out, and tighten skin.

The procedure usually takes less than an hour per area. Results are visible almost instantly as average patients see a reduction of one to two inches in the treated areas shortly after the session. Patients also notice improvement in texture, a reduction in skin dimpling, and tissue tightening.

The best part? No cosmetic surgery is needed. As a result, there is no long recovery period, no downtime — you can achieve that celebrity body fit for the beach at any season without breaking a sweat. True, the summer’s nearly over, but a hot figure is always in.

To learn more about Beverly Hills 6750’s Accent Body Contouring services in Makati, Philippines, visit the website at www.bh6750.com or call the clinic at: 893-6750 or 893-8888 to schedule a consultation.

Dermatologists at Beverly Hills 6750 in Makati, Philippines reveal quick and easy beauty secrets that they have been providing to stars for a decade.  When make-up is not enough to cover skin imperfections and simple exercise doesn’t work to get that hot body everyone expects, stars turn to their secret allies for aid.

Beverly Hills 6750 offers a breakthrough procedure called Permasilk Laser Hair Removal, which is an easy, quick and painless solution to get rid of unwanted hair. It is a safe, gentle and non-invasive method without the risk of irritation to dark and tanned skin.

Carla Abellana, who is one the hosts of the hit reality TV show Starstruck and starred in the popular telenovela Rosalinda, was excited when she heard about the laser hair removal procedure that Beverly Hills 6750 offers to eliminate unwanted hairs.

She said: “I’ve tried plucking, shaving, and waxing.  Nothing beats laser hair removal.  The whole process was really fast and the doctor at Beverly Hills 6750 was so friendly.  She made the procedure easier for me.  It was not at all painful.”

It’s so fast, in fact, that it cuts the typical laser procedure time by up to 75 percent and it is better tolerated compared to other laser hair removal treatments in the Philippines.

Like our famous celebrity sisters, modern women in the Philippines are busy with a hectic schedule.  Working moms spend their time juggling responsibilities at home and duties at their job.  Meanwhile, single ladies maintain active lifestyles when trying to find the perfect balance between work and play.  Who really has time to shave, pluck, and wax to maintain a smooth skin that is free of unwanted hair?

It’s just that easy to look like a star. To learn more about Beverly Hills 6750’s Permasilk Laser Hair Removal services in Makati, Philippines, visit the website at www.bh6750.com or call the clinic at: 893-6750 or 893-8888 to schedule a consultation.

According to data gathered by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, in 2005, roughly 10.2 million cosmetic procedures were performed in America, demonstrating a 38% increase since 2000. However, this sizeable increase in cosmetic procedures has not been due to an upsurge in the number of surgical procedures, but rather in non-surgical procedures. While an growing number of people might be rushing to the plastic surgeon’s clinic in a bid to look younger, that same number aren’t actually going under the scalpel.

Non-surgical, or non-invasive, aesthetic procedures do not call for incisions in order to produce the desired transformation. Ground-breaking new techniques have made it feasible to attain a more youthful appearance without the downsides of surgery.

Botulinum toxin therapy is one such example. Commonly known as Botox®, it is at present the trendiest aesthetic procedure available, with the annual number procedures shooting up from around 780,000 in 2000 to over 3,500,000 in 2005, and the figures are going up until today. The procedure, involving a series of calculated injections takes only a few minutes and causes minimal pain. In addition, no inactive recovery period is required, allowing the patient to return to their ordinary routine easily.

Due to advantages associated with non-invasive methods, the number of aesthetic non-surgical procedures has gone up by 53%, while aesthetic surgical procedures have actually dropped by 5%. While surgery remains a popular choice among patients, non-surgical procedures offer a practical alternative for the aesthetically-conscious.

Non-surgical cosmetic procedures like Botulinum toxin therapy covers the majority of aesthetic procedures carried out annually, posting figures up to four times those of surgical procedures in recent years. Though shows like Dr. 90210 and Extreme Makeover have radically increased media exposure of surgical procedures, non-surgical methods remains popular for several reasons.

By far, the chief advantage of non-invasive procedures is the cost. Surgery can mean thousands of dollars in fees, and an extended recovery period may entail even more income loss. Non-surgical procedures, on the other hand, have a markedly shorter recovery and cost only a few hundred dollars per session.

Some might contend that non-surgical methods cost more in the long run, since the results of most non-invasive procedures are not permanent. While this may be true, the temporary feature of non-surgical procedures can also allow patients to enhance their looks without committing to a permanent change they may not be ready for.

Cost-wise, there’s a viable comparison between the two kinds of procedures. Consider this: with $10,000, a surgical facelift can create a younger, more attractive appearance for at most 10 years and at the least 5 years before the expected effects of aging start showing; for the same amount, a patient can maintain a more youthful appearance for 10 years with biannual Botox® treatments.

The choice between surgical and non-surgical procedures is best reached with the help of a trained practitioner. The medical options are continuously growing, making consultation with a trained specialist even more important. Thus, whether one goes under the knife or the needle, one ought to weigh carefully the results and ramifications of both types of procedures.