Enclosed is some interesting information from a well known American dermatologist.
For the last decade fads and bogus claims have promised to remove or reduce stretch marks, wrinkled skin, scars, and cellulite without actual proof. These money-making schemes have brought riches to some entrepreneurs and little pleasure to patients who have opted to have a variety of creams, potions, and treatments applied to their faces, bodies, and especially thighs. At last the wait may now be over as effective treatments have been elucidated to improve and in some cases resolve these age-old cosmetic concerns.

Pioneering research from the University of Michigan Department Of Dermatology has revealed some of the answers to questions of how to regenerate skin. While more research needs to be done, their work conclusively demonstrates that old or damaged skin has frayed collagen fibers which do not stimulate fibroblasts (the cells that produce collagen) to do their jobs efficiently.

In fact, just the opposite. The frayed fibers somehow induce the fibroblasts to curl up and produce collagenase which further dissolves the good collagen that exists. The therapeutic pearl of their work demonstrates that fibroblasts can be made to stretch out and again produce normal collagen, even if they are old in age or worn out by injury. The only caveat is that the fibroblasts must still be present in the affected tissue.

First described in Europe and now elucidated at the U of Michigan, injected hyaluronic acid (aka Restylane and Juvaderm) has been repeatedly shown to stretch fibroblasts and thereby induce them to produce new collagen. Therefore, the rejuvenating effects of injected hyaluronic acid fillers are not only due to their volume but also to new collagen production.

Saline was also tested for its stretching abilities at the U of Michigan and it was found to be less effective than hyaluronic acid. Nevertheless, work by Dr Mitchell Goldman and repeated by me at MetropolitanMD, has repeatedly demonstrated scar remodeling when used to stretch scars in which there has been a loss of tissue volume. And for the coup de gras, further work showed that injury to the epidermis, the outer 1 millimeter of skin, sends a message to the dermis, the bulk of the skin, to stimulate fibroblasts to make new collagen. Now we understand a mechanism for the healing effects of ablative fractional laser therapy.

The bottom line is that lasers that produce a fractionated effect on the dermis such as the Dermaxel fractional, and the Airgent when used in conjunction with hyaluronic acid injections can help improve skin texture.

Dr Lanzer’s Medi Day Spa

We have just finished our renovations upstairs and have created a tranquil and peaceful environment for our patients to enjoy. Our cosmetic patients and surgery patients can all enjoy many of our facial and body treatments we offer as they all enhance ones appearance and improve the well being of the mind, body and soul. We are now able to provide post op massage, relaxation massage, enzymatic facials, microdermabrasion, weight loss treatments and Jane Iredale skin care makeup. All our treatments are done using Danne products and we also provide retail products so you can maintain your skin and body at home.
We have full time beauty therapist staff and are able to cater with after hours appointments.

Mothers Day is fast approaching so why not think about purchasing a Medi Day Spa treatment to pamper your special loved one.
We can customize a treatment to suit your needs or we have a facial and body treatment to the value of $150 or $350 to be spent in our Medi Day Spa. Once you have had a treatment in our Medi Day Spa you automatically become a VIP patient.

We are currently offering the following
1) Danne 6 layer facial peel normally $770 now $300
2) Medical Moicrodermabrasion $150 now $75
3) Vibrosaun $120 now $75

Mothers Day Medi Spa Treatments

Package 1- Full Body Relaxation Massage and 75min Danne Enzyme Facial

Package 2- Back Massage, Hydrating Body Wrap and Danne Enzyme Facial

Liposculpture / Liposuction

Liposuction is a weight loss technique and the best candidates are those who have stubborn areas of fat that just will not go away. There is often a genetic component to the problem as people are preprogrammed to collect fat in defined locations such as the thighs and abdomen. We often see similar body shapes within families. This genetic predisposition is what makes it so difficult to rid these areas of their excess fat.

The best candidates for Liposuction are:
People whose weight is within the normal range or slightly above normal yet want to improve their figure.
People with excess fatty tissue located in a well-defined area.
Men and women who are in good general health.
Patients with good skin tone and elasticity, however all skin types can do well from liposuction.
The most common areas for patients to have Liposuction are the abdomen, waist, hips, inner and outer thighs, inner knees, arms, chest, back and under the jaw. In addition many men undergo Liposuction for excess breast tissue, known as Gynecomastia.
One of the many benefits of Liposuction is that it can be performed through tiny incisions, which can usually be placed in very discrete, well-camouflaged locations such as natural body creases. This allows for ideal healing and makes it very difficult for the scars to be visible with the passage of time.
Liposuction is actually a form of body sculpting,a saline solution is infused containing both an anesthetic and a medicine to reduce bleeding. This will firm up the area to allow more accurate “Liposculpting” and better results. The procedure is performed with a small hollow tube, known as a cannula, thru which the unwanted excess fat is permanently removed. Liposuction works because fat cells do not have the ability to reproduce and make new cells. The improved contours are proportionately maintained no matter what the patient’s future weight might be.
Contact us today for a free cosmetic consultation on liposuction at one of our centres in Malvern, Glen Waverley, Geelong, Ballarat, Werribbee and Sydney on 1800 444 333 or visit our website on http://drlanzer.com/

This week Dr Lanzer received the latest breakthrough products for aging skin and face rejuvenation. Profusion is a process that utilizes the enhanced absorption that can be produced with the new isolaz devise. The photodynamic action of the isolaz separates the cells of the skin and 10 times more skin absorption of products occurs. The products that are then implanted onto the skin for deep penetration includes hyaluronic acid, copper peptides, growth factors, emollients and antioxidants.

This original and exciting method is available in Dr Lanzer’s Malvern and Glen Waverley rooms.

For more information visit www.drlanzer.com

I am pleased to advise that I have been chosen to help develop a new revolutionary device and as a result have the first one available in Australia.

It is the Isolaz- deep pore Lazer Therapy and is used for:

- Acne Therapy

- Deep Pore Cleaning

- Skin Rejuvenation- wrinkles, brown and red spot.

- Hair Removal.

It utilizes a total new concept of Photopneumatics. The skin is gently lifted and squeezed by a vacuum at which time a painless laser is applied.

The cost per treatment is $330 and patients would usually have three treatments but possibly five.

In many patients we are seeing an immediate response from the Isolaz as the pus and foreign material is removed by the combined suction and laser action.

The treatments are painless and there is no down time. The entire treatment takes about 15 minutes.

Please have a look on the home page of my website for further information.

Best wishes
Dr Daniel Lanzer