Discount On Eclat Medical Products

You might have seen Dr. Salomon on Bravo’s Miami Slice, The Discovery Health Channel, Telemundo or NBC.  He has an extensive list of credentials (there are a lot of frames on his office wall at Dr. Jhonny Salomon Plastic Surgery & Med Spa in Miami) and a high-end product line designed to create an unparalleled skincare experience.

Speaking of that product line…Dr. Salomon’s product line éclat Medical is an advanced skin care system blending the best medical and botanical ingredients to treat uneven skin tone, hyperpigmentation, age spots, fine lines and wrinkles, enlarged pores, acne, and environmental damage.

For the month of December 2012, Spa Week readers can receive an exclusive discount of 20% off all product purchases using promo code holiday2012 at checkout. Visit the Eclat Medical website to shop now!

Now, just for a bonus, let’s peek into Dr. Salomon’s luxurious and spa-tious office:

Even the reception area will make you feel like a million bucks.

In a waiting room like this, we wouldn’t mind waiting all day.

The art of medicine. We call this medi-chic.

Dr. Jhonny Salomon Plastic Surgery & Med Spa
6705 Red Road, Suite 708
Coral Gables,  Florida 33143
www.drjsalomon.com

Dr. Lukash Breaks It Down: Stop Sweating with Botox

The Only Downside to Summer Weather:

That’s right folks. As this meme from How Do I Put This Lightly (similar to the wildly popular tumblr, What Should We Call Me) demonstrates, we women sweat (including the gorgeous Reese!).  Whether it’s in between your lovely lady lumps, your underarms, or right above your upper lip, real women sweat in some pretty inconvenient places. Yes, of course, sweating is a natural process by which our body activates our inner-cooling system to lower our body temperature in warm weather and during physical exertion, but like a leaky faucet, why can we just turn it off!? My personal place of weird sweating is behind my knees (first of all, there isn’t even a medical term for this area, so why the heck does it sweat so much!?) and when I wear a maxi dress and sit on the NYC subway, it seriously sticks to the back of my legs, gross! So what’s a girl to do? Seek out an expert!

Frederick N. Lukash, M.D. P.C.

Last week, I had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Fredrick Lukash, a board-certified cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgeon who has had a practice in Manhattan and Long Island since 1981. He is also an Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. This doc is no joke (don’t believe me, just Google him!) and he knows his stuff. Why chat with a plastic surgeon about sweating? …Because Dr. Lukash is an expert in Botox and the human body. He’s been administering the muscle freezing injectable since it hit was approved by the FDA in 1989. Plus, he examines and understands your face with surgical expertise and training. Unlike most estheticians at a MediSpa, Dr. Lukash has had decades of training and experience working with and manipulating the complex intricacies of your skin and muscles all over your body. Not only did he complete a full general surgery residency and a full plastics residency, plus a fellowship at Harvard (he’s been practicing for over 31 years) he also studied with skincare masters like Dr. Obagi. Let’s just say, he has a really good eye for what tweaks and changes can be made in order to achieve a specific, desired result.

When it comes to sweating, you may have heard on the celebrity news shows that all of Hollywood’s A-listers get Botox in their armpits to reduce sweating for red carpet premiers and hot award shows. So I called up Dr. Lukash and asked him two questions… Does it work and where do I sign up?

The answer, yes it works. According to Dr. Lukash, Botox affects neuromuscular activity, paralyzing the activity of your sweat glands. While it won’t dry up your underarms completely, it can significantly reduce wetness in those who have hyperhidrosis, or an over active sweat gland. The procedure entails about 10-12 shots of Botox in a spiral or bull’s-eye-like formation around the underarm, with anywhere from 25 to 50 units of Botox in each arm. Dr. Lukash’s tried and true approach to Botox is “less is more.” He knows from experience to always start off slow, as you can always increase the amount of Botox used, but the only way to decrease (if you go overboard) is to wait it out. There is no magic undo button. Plus, by starting off slow, Dr. Lukash says he can get to know what works for your body, what “dosage” your body responds best to. This not only gives you better, more customized results, but it can also save you time and money (why pay for 50 units if you only need 30?).

As with any elective procedure, the most important thing to understand before you go under the knife, needle, magnifying glass, etc is that there is always going to be some sort of maintenance involved to keep up with your results. One Botox appointment doesn’t mean your sweating is cured for life; you will have to schedule regular appointments to stay sweat-free.

For plastic surgery and injectable virgins like me, the best part about Dr. Lukash is that in addition to his surgical practice, he also has a full-service MediSpa in Long Island where his skilled team of highly-trained estheticians provide a p[plethora of medical grade services, including Microdermabrasion, Obagi™ TCA Blue Peel, Refinity™ Alpha Hydroxy Acid Peels, Vitalize® Peels, Oxygen Facials and Hydrafacials™. For the month of July, The Medical Spa of Frederick N. Lukash, M.D. P.C. is offering the following spa deals on Spa Week.com for you to take advantage of:

  • $89 Signature HydraFacial (was $180)
  • $99 Vitamin Infusion Oxygen Facial (was $160)
  • $80 Microdermabrasion Treatment (was $175)

So tell me, should I schedule an appointment with Dr. Lukash and get a few units of Botox behind the knees or in my pits? Would you or have you ever tried Botox? Tell me about your experiences in the comments below!

The Medical Spa of Frederick N. Lukash, M.D. P.C.

The Medical Spa of Frederick N. Lukash, M.D. P.C.
1129 Northern Boulevard
Manhasset, NY 11030
516.365.1040
www.drlukash.com

 

 

 

East Meets West: Acupuncture and Laser Genesis at Noy Boutique Spa (VIDEO)


Last week I had the chance to try out traditional eastern medicine and a hi-tech western spa treatment at Noy Boutique Spa in NYC, a holistic skin care & wellness studio led by a talented mother daughter team of professional practitioners, (located right near Grand Central). Derived from Hebrew, Noy is defined as a state of beauty and grace.

At Noy, Danna (the daughter) and Elana (the mother) believe that the face is a mirror that reflects any imbalances inside the body. Once they analyze a clients’ skin, they can identify the root of their concerns – not just symptoms – and treat the underlying condition. What makes Noy special, and what I had the pleasure of experiencing, was their east meets west holistic approach to skin care, which combines the time-tested natural therapies of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine with state-of-the-art western technology. So when I went to visit Noy, I was sure to try out both sides of the wellness spectrum with acupuncture by Elana and a customized Laser Genesis facial by Danna.

This beautiful spa is truly a classy, clean and professional boutique, which provides an intimate and inviting atmosphere for you to get to know both Danna and Elana, and for them to get to know you. First, I met with Elena, to discuss the ancient art of Acupuncture. After a brief survey of my medical history and an in-depth discussion of my current aches, pains and concerns, Elana and I decided that she would be focusing our session on my shoulder pain (from a volleyball injury in college) and my overall stressed-out-ness. With so much stressing, Elena concluded I have an intense “Fire” personality, categorized by someone who wants to do it all and is always running around trying to get everything done. That intensity and anxiety to have it all can sometimes lead to over-indulgence, which isn’t so good for keeping a trim waistline (I admit, I can’t stop at just one Oreo!). So, we focused on my stomach and ears for weight and stress management and my shoulder for pain management.

East: Acupuncture with Elana

First we started on my stomach, where Elana created somewhat of a bull’s-eye around my belly button, strategically placing individually wrapped and sterile acupuncture needles into my skin with a “tap, tap” motion (that you can see in the video). I couldn’t feel any of the needles entering my skin at all. I was so surprised. Then she moved to my left shoulder, to work on the opposite pressure points to relieve pain in my right shoulder. I only felt one of the needles with a very slight twinge or vibration as it was secured into my shoulder, but other than that… I felt nothing. Then, moving onto my ears, Elena placed three needles in each; I felt the acupuncture points for heart (anxiety), for sugar cravings and for appetite a little bit more, with a dull pinch in each point. Next, she tap-tapped one needle in the center of my forehead, in the heart position for balance. Moving back to my stomach, Elana placed little alligator electrode clips onto the needles still in my stomach to pulse an electric current though the meridians in my stomach, increasing the impact of the needles. It felt like a light vibration or buzzing throughout my skin. After a little tuning fork vibrational therapy and some more relaxing, Elena removed the needles and I was off to see Danna for my facial.

West: Laser Genesis with Danna


Danna, a very skilled esthetician, cleansed and toned my face with customized cleansers selected for my skin type (I have dry skin) and the assessed my skin under a large florescent magnifying glass. Then, after donning some super stylish protective eyewear, using the Laser Genesis machine, Danna skillfully passed the laser wand over my entire face, as it pulsated warm, red light into the upper dermis of my skin. The heat, which felt similar to the warmth emitted by a low-grade tanning bed, essentially warmed up the lower layers of my skin, to kick-start collagen renewal, improve the appearance of large pores, acne scars, as well as fine lines and wrinkles. After a few minutes, there was a weird aroma and without me even having to ask, Danna informed me that the scent was of the invisible hairs on my face being slightly singed by the powerful laser (can you say free face wax?! ha ha). After the treatment, Danna applied a customized facial mask and gave me a magnificent little shoulder and arm massage. After the mask was removed, my face was cleansed, toned moisturized (with SPF) and I even got a little SPF lip moisturizer to boot.

The results:

The night after my acupuncture treatment, I slept like a baby. And that is no exaggeration. I’ve always had a hard time falling asleep at night (mind racing, thoughts wandering) and ever since my treatment I have seen a dramatic improvement on my ability to fall and stay asleep. Not to mention, my right shoulder, with which I always wake up with numbness, pain and discomfort, was completely pain-free after my acupuncture session. It worked almost instantly after the treatment and lasted for about a week afterwards. To say I was pleased and shocked is an understatement. In the next two to three days that followed my Laser Genesis treatment, I noticed a stubborn nose blemish on my nose dramatically faded and the skin around my cheeks and eyes was noticeably plumper and firmer (at least it was to me). My make-up goes on smoother and I am happily applying less because my skin has retained a fantastic glow ever since the treatment.

I definitely recommend acupuncture for the immediate relief of chronic, nagging pain and for stress management. I haven’t seen any noticeable difference in my waistline since the treatment, but that’s not to say it hasn’t made me a little bit more conscious about how much work and food is on my plate. I would also recommend laser genesis for those seeking a non-surgical, non-invasive wrinkle reduction and skin-firming treatment and for those who have acne blemishes or scars. The icing on the cake, both Elana and Danna are informative and attentive without being overwhelming. You can tell they are related, because they both have a soothing, calming affect when practicing which definitely rubbed off on me both during and after my appointment and I cannot wait to go back.

For more information on Noy Boutique Spa, visit www.noyspanyc.com and follow them on Facebook. Also, be sure to check out their blog, in which Danna regularly post awesome skincare tips and tricks!

 

 

 

Gingivitis? Periodontitis? How Healthy Is Your Mouth? (Free Teeth Cleaning + Product GIVEAWAY)

When was the last time you thought about your teeth? This morning at the sink? Eating corn on the cob during July 4th festivities? But, when was the last time you really thought about the health of your teeth? When it hurt your molars drinking hot coffee the other day? When you had an uncomfortable twinge of pain from the shock of ice water while at the gym? Or when you rubbed your tongue over that fuzzy coating of plague this morning? Maybe you do think about the health of your teeth more often than you think… but what about your gums?

When was the last time you actually thought about your gums? I never think about mine unless they are bleeding from either being brushed too hard or from some overzealous flossing due to the aforementioned corn on the cob festivities.
Model of mouth on counter Ironically enough, I had been shopping around for a dentist on ZocDoc.com, when a friend forwarded me some pretty scary information from The Diamond Schlesinger Group in NYC. Dr. Greg R. Diamond, DDS and Dr. Mark Schlesinger, DDS practice periodontics, laser and implant dentistry. That means they are really into your gums and the prevention of gum diseases like Gingivitis and Periodontitis. They recently surveyed over 100 clients at their practice, unveiling some pretty interesting findings. Out of the 100+ people polled…

  • 45% said they do not brush their teeth twice a day WOW
  • 39% failed to identify preventing gum disease as the main objective of brushing teeth YIKES
  • 30% believed there is no genetic link to gum disease FALSE
  • More than 50% of those who completed the survey mistakenly believed their risk of cavities decreases with age
  • Only 18% were aware that there IS a strong connection between heart disease and gum disease

Now, I know we have all heard the commercials on TV talking about gum disease and Gingivitis and why it’s so bad and yadda, yadda. I’m sure, if you’re like me, you haven’t ever really given it much thought. So, let’s break it down:

  • 4 out of 5 people in the U.S. have gum disease, or periodontal disease. Gingivitis is a mild form. Periodontitis is more severe; it can damage the bone and cause tooth loss.
  • Gingivitis is the earliest stage of gum disease. At this stage, gums become red and inflamed and may bleed easily. Gingivitis can usually be turned around with a regimen of daily brushing and flossing, along with regular dental check-ups and cleanings — but it does need to be caught early.
  • Periodontitis is a more serious stage of gum disease that can seriously damage the gums and structures that support the teeth. One of the hallmarks of Periodontitis is pockets that form when gums pull away from the teeth. The bone and ligament that support the tooth start to break down and over time, the tooth becomes loose in its socket. Without treatment, the tooth could eventually have to be removed.

Still not convinced your gums are important? Consider this…

  • About 30% of people may be genetically predisposed to developing gum disease
  • Diabetes increases the risk for gum disease, possibly because people with diabetes are more prone to infection. Gum disease also makes it harder to control diabetes.
  • According to the American Dental Association, smoking may be the cause of almost 75% of periodontal diseases (source: WebMD)

… and the kicker: Studies show that people with gum disease are almost twice as likely to have coronary artery disease aka heart disease.

Dr. Diamond, left and Dr. Schlesinger, right

Whoa. If that isn’t a wake-up call, I don’t know what is. That’s why I went to go see Dr. Diamond and Dr. Schlesinger last week to have my teeth AND gums looked at by the professionals. So I made an appointment and went over to The DS Group.

When I arrived, I was greeted by Star, the very friendly (and fashionable) office manager who had me fill out a quick form or two. Then I was off for a very through cleaning from dental hygienist, Grainne (pronounced Gron-ya), the most fabulous Irish women I have ever met.

Grainne and Me – Gettin’ down and dirty.

She informed me that a cleaning at a periodontal office may be a little different than what I have had at other dentist offices. First, I’d be getting digital x-rays of my teeth to check for cavities. Then Grainne said, “I’ll be going under your gum today, looking for any pockets – one of the tell-tale signs of Periodontitis,” (right before the above snapshot). “It may be a little uncomfortable, but it shouldn’t hurt too much.”After the x-ray (pictures below and yes, those are cavities circled in red), I got the best, deepest clean of my life, with all the bells and whistles. I’ve had cleanings before, but this time, it just all felt so meticulous and full of genuine care for my mouth, gums and my health. I felt so relaxed because I could immediately tell I was in good hands.

After my cleaning and x-ray inspection. I was presented with a little gift… my vary own electric tooth brush, an Oral-B® Professional Care SmartSeries 5000 with SmartGuideTM and whitening treatment by Venus White Ultra! How awesome is that?! Then Dr. Diamond proceed to demonstrate how to use the new brush on a giant, Steven Tyler-set of fake teeth.

With material like that, I couldn’t pass up a good chuckle, so I asked Dr. Diamond to get a little goofy and don his trés fashionable riding goggles and pose with his kick-butt bicycle (which he rode to work that morning) and stand in front of my husband’s autographed picture, aka New York Yankee, Derek Jeter. Without a moment’s hesitation, Dr. Diamond was picture perfect…

… and this is the way we finished up the rest of our interview…

New Yorkers, if you are looking for boring, stuffy or stuck-up dentists who are too busy to give a you-know-what about you, these are not them! These two men are extremely educated, awarded and skilled smile doctors who actually practice what they preach… everything is better with a healthy smile and a good laugh.

… And now for the giveaway…

Manhattanites, we’re giving away a visit to The DS Group for your very own cleaning! Not in NYC, don’t worry. We’re also giving away a pearly whites prize package, including: Venus White Ultra whitening trays  (quick, convenient, simple to use and disposable — Venus White Ultra whitening trays are pre-filled with mint-flavored gel. Made of an ultra thin material, they mold to each tooth formaximum comfort and effectiveness) and the Oral-B Pro Health Clinical Gingivitis System for one lucky US resident, which includes:

  • Oral-B® Professional Care SmartSeries 5000 with SmartGuideTM
  • Oral-B® Glide® PRO-HEALTH® Clinical Protection Floss
  • Crest® PRO-HEALTH® Clinical Gum Protection Toothpaste
  • Crest® PRO-HEALTH Multi-Protection Rinse

All you have to do is enter below …

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Everything for Eyes: 8 Spa Deals for Lashes and Brows

You go to the gym (most) every morning. You pry yourself away from the candy aisle and opt for carrots and hummus for an office snack. You even drink water at lunch instead of soda…

You’re making conscious and meaningful decisions about your health (which is not an easy feat these days). We applaud you, warrior of wellness! You’re working on your health from the inside out. You deserve a little pampering for all your continued hard work. Since the eyes are the window to your soul, and we’re all about inner beauty here at Spa Week, why don’t you show your peepers a little love and treat your eyes to some well-deserved TLC? How about a little brow shaping, with a lash tint and some extensions? That way, the next time you pass the candy aisle, you can just raise a perfectly arched brow; wink your luscious lashes and say, “Not today Milky Way, not today!”

To pamper you on the outside, to reward you for pampering your well-being on the inside, enjoy these eight glamorous spa deals

$185 Full Set of Xtreme Lash Semi Permanant Eyelash Extensions with Protective Coat Millennium Medi Spa in New Braunfels, TX (was $250).

$49 Eye Trio Package: includes Brow Shaping and Tint with Eyelash Tint at Revive Wellness Center in Palm Springs, CA (was $74).

$175 Eyelash Extensions at Skin Care by Klara in Scottsdale, AZ (was $250).

Three Sessions of Painless Eyebrow Threading or Waxing at Pearl Beauty Spa in New York, NY  (was $63)

$55 45 Min Eyebrow A.R.T.T. (Arch & Tint) and Lash Tint at Verabella Skin Therapy in Beverly Hills, CA (was $95)

$49 Eye Trio Package: includes Brow Shaping and Tint with Eyelash Tint Revive Wellness Center in Palm Springs, CA (was $74).

$10 Eyebrow Threading at Valina Salon and Day Spa in Englishtown, NJ (was $20)

$25 Brow Shaping at Point Pleasant Wellness Spa in Wilton Manors, FL (was $35).