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Fabulous FAT — A Fine Filler

When we age, our underlying collagen and elastic fibers begin to break down and wrinkles emerge. Combined with facial fat loss, this brings about a hollow look to the face and a thinning of the lips. For those who are not overly skinny with a racing metabolism and have a little fat to spare on your body, you may be a good candidate for a fat transfer.

Fat transfer has been done in various forms for over 100 years and it is becoming one of the top procedures among cosmetic surgeons today. Fat transfer to the face or body is a safe, natural, non-allergenic procedure designed to plump and contour problem areas.

The procedure begins with harvesting (removing) fat from the thighs, waist or other parts of the body where there are unwanted and unsightly accumulations of adipose tissue. The fat cells are drawn into a syringe and purified and then carefully re-injected into the face or body. The surgeon's technique in placing the fat is critical. Dr. Schafer prefers to inject the fat in micro-droplets along and under the muscles of the skin in a layering fashion so it doesn't have to fight to survive and has optimal access to the necessary blood supply and body's nutrients.

Fat transferred to the face can last as long as three years but may require more than one treatment. It can be very cost effective when combined with other procedures and there is no chance of an allergic reaction.

Patients are up and around immediately after the procedure. Any discomfort following the procedure can be controlled with medication. Some swelling at the treatment site may last up to 36 hours. There may be some bruising, which can be covered with make-up.

The cost varies but is typically $1500 - $1800 depending upon the number of areas being treated and the number of treatments needed.

Lunchtime Lipo — Marketing Myth

Have you ever wished you didn't have that double chin, love handles or saddlebags? Would you like to spend your lunchtime in your cosmetic surgeon's office and come out with a few less pounds of fat? Come on, lets get real!

As patients become more educated on cosmetic procedures, the manufacturer gets more creative with the marketing of these procedures. So, BEWARE!

With liposuction being the most commonly performed cosmetic procedure, know your facts before falling into the marketing trap.

Liposuction is a surgical procedure and should be treated as such. If performed by a skilled, qualified surgeon this can be a wonderful thing.

Smart Lipo as performed by Dr. Jeffry Schafer takes about an hour, therefore has earned the name "lunchtime lipo". Don't think for a minute that you are stopping in on your lunch hour though.

Smart Lipo or laser liposuction is an FDA approved procedure. This is the only approved laser procedure in the U.S.

Lipo Zap, Lipodissolve and Mesotherapy are only a few of the procedures marketed but are NOT approved by the FDA.

State of the Art Laser Hair Restoration Technology

Many men and women are frustrated with hair loss and don't know where to turn for help. There are thousands of products from medications to shampoos which claim to re-grow hair... but the side affects can be harder to live with than the hair loss itself!

Finally, a new hair restoration system that really works – the Revage 670.

We are so excited about the results we've seen that we offer a money back guarantee! Keep in mind that this is a completely painless procedure which uses the latest in cold laser technology. The program works by stimulating the scalp, increasing blood flow and blocking the harmful hair loss effects of DHT.

In clinical studies, laser light is proven to stimulate cellular metabolism, protein synthesis tissue and cartilage regeneration, while dramatically increasing blood supply to the targeted area.

Thousands of people across the country have stopped their hair loss and have re-grown their hair using this program.

Revage is effective for both men and women. The procedure is pain free and does not involve any surgery.

If you are thinning or balding, I encourage you to take advantage of a free consultation to determine if you are a good candidate for Laser Hair Therapy.

Why wait until it is too late. Stop your hair loss today.