I have so many ladies ask about detox diets and whether they are safe or not....I just had to add this quote that I found in a magazine recently.
"Not surprisingly, doctors advise against all-liquid diets because they provide so few calories and nutrients, you run the risk of everything from fainting spells to dehydration. As for claims that such lans flush out your system? 'Ridiculous,' says weight-loss doctor Jana Klauer, M.D. 'Our liver and kidneys take care of that just fine." Moreover, by cutting protein from your diet you lose muscle mass, which may lead to short-term weight loss but also ends up slowing your metabolism. Your best bet if you simply must have quick results; a detox plan that includes some real foods, like fruits, veggies and whole grains. "--People magazine March 09
I have researched plenty of weight loss programs and at Silk Touch we recommend the Take Shape For Life program. You can lose weight quickly with meal replacements but get all the vitamins and nutrients you need without risking loss of muscle tone. Dr. Kerr and I do not recommend detox diets of any kind. The body needs fuel to work properly.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Take Shape For Life weight loss program!
Wow! We are seeing great results from our Take Shape For Life Weight Loss Program.
Tiffany, our aesthetician lost 18 lbs. in less than a month.
Three of our clients have lost 5 lbs, 8 lbs, and 12 lbs. in one week!
We are having a Take Shape For Life informational and support group meeting this April 9th at 7pm at Silk Touch Medspa.
We would love to tell you more about the program!
Click here for more info: Take Shape For Life
Monday, March 16, 2009
Women in the Workforce Link Cosmetic Surgery to Success
Women in the Workforce Link Cosmetic Surgery to Success
February 11, 2009
Faced with news of increasing layoffs, straining economic times, and a belief that hiring is based on looks, millions of American women are looking at cosmetic medical procedures to give them a competitive edge in the workplace. In a new telephone survey* compiled by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) of 756 women between the ages of 18 and 64, many reveal cosmetic plastic surgery procedures now appear to be an important rung on the success ladder.
- 13 percent (more than 1 out of 10 of the 115-million working-age women) say they would consider having a cosmetic medical procedure specifically to make them more confident and more competitive in the job market.
- An astounding 3 percent (nearly 3.5-million working women) say they’ve already had a cosmetic procedure to increase their perceived value in the workplace.
- 73 percent (almost three out of four or, 84-million working women) believe, particularly in these challenging economic times, appearance and youthful looks play a part in getting hired, getting a promotion, or getting new clients.
- 80 percent (four out of five or 92-million working women) think having cosmetic medical procedures can boost a person’s confidence.
Insurance Broker Janice Axelrod, a baby-boomer, recently had a chemical peel and fat transfers from her abdomen to her face. “Time has given me the professional knowledge. But time can take away the youthful sparkle of my appearance if I let it. When you look good, you feel confident. That gives me a competitive edge and something my clients have come to expect from me,” says Axelrod.
ASPS Member Surgeon Loren Schechter, MD performed Axelrod’s cosmetic procedures at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois. He says “Not only do the women believe youthful looks help in the workplace…they’re acting on that belief.”
John Canady, MD, president of ASPS, says, “Consumers need to remember that while cosmetic procedures might help them in the job market, they’re still medical procedures.” Canady says women still need to proceed with caution. “Patient safety is ASPS’ number one concern. Women need to do their homework. Go to the ASPS website at www.plasticsurgery.org to find an ASPS Member Surgeon in your area.”
*Survey conducted by Opinion Research Corporation. Results have a +_3% error range.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Clinique Medical Skin System
New! Clinique Medical!
CliniqueMedical offers ultra healing and soothing formulations for use before and after cosmetic procedures.
Each formula is filled in a pharmaceutical environment for enhanced purity, ensuring irritation-free use. With products to prep and products to heal, CliniqueMedical covers all the needs of cosmetic procedure patients.
Improve the absorption of your procedures to optimize results and let your skin heal in comfort with CliniqueMedical's superior formulations. Recommended for use with IPL, skin tightening lasers such as Affirm, and CO2 skin resurfacing.
Products are also sold separately.
Susie's experience:
So, I decided to put CliniqueMedical to the test. About three weeks ago I had a SmartXide DOT CO2 skin resurfacing procedure. I decided to compare CliniqueMedical with the DOT SkinCare products that are included with the DOT CO2 laser treatment just to see if they were more effective and whether they offered a faster healing time.
Day 1 & 2: I used DOT system only. I used the Soothing Balm as often as I felt I needed it (about every 3 hours).
Day 3: Here is where I started my double blind study. I continued to use the DOT SkinCare system on the left side of my face. On the right side, I began to use the Clinique Medical System.
Day 4: I noticed that the CliniqueMedical side felt a lot more moist and I didn't need to reapply the products as much. I also started to flake and peel faster on the right side then the left.
Day 5: The Clinique Medical side looked a lot less dry and felt less irritated.
I could now put makeup on my face and most of our clients couldn't tell that I'd had anything done. My face was clearly more healed and looked more moisturized on the right side than the left!
Conclusion: Doing this simple split study comparing the DOT SkinCare system and the CliniqueMedical system, I concluded that my face felt much more hydrated, healed faster, and appeared smoother. If it is important to get a faster healing time and moist, hydrated skin, I'd splurge a little and purchase the Clinique Medical System. The DOT therapy products just give a bit slower results and I wasn't as happy with the feel of my skin. What if I had started using Clinique Medical from the beginning? And what if I had used it pre-treatment as suggested.....I may have gotten even faster results.
DOT SkinCare system (Anti-Redness Foaming Cleanser, Anti-Redness Soothing Balm, Peptide Restorative Gel, Sensitive Skin Sunscreen SPF30)
CliniqueMedical Optimizing Regimen ( Probiotic cleanser, Skin Conditioning Treatment, Recovery Week Complex, Optimizing Treatment Cream, and the Daily SPF 30)
Latisse! by Allergan. Long, dark, thick lashes! FDA approved!
New!!! Latisse
The FDA has approved LATISSE. LATISSE is the first and only science-based treatment approved to enhance eyelash prominace as measured by increases in length, thickness, and darkness of eyelashes.
Available only by prescription through a physician's office.
Coming February 1st. Get yours now! $120 this month only. Regularly $140
More info about Latisse
Available only by prescription through a physician's office.
Coming February 1st. Get yours now! $120 this month only. Regularly $140
More info about Latisse
SmartXide-Dot-Therapy testimonials
I thought you may want to know what others are saying about the SmarXide DOT CO2 Fractional Laser Therapy treatment.
The following is a link to www.realself.com where real people talk about their experience with cosmetic procedures.
Click here: testimonial about the DOT CO2
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Is DOT Therapy for you? Benefits and Results
We are very excited to bring DOT Therapy with the SmartXide DOT CO ² to the Treasure Valley. Many of our clients have enjoyed using the Affirm Fractional laser with its minimal down time. Some of you will want to upgrade to the CO2 DOT therapy because it will speed up your results. Each DOT CO2 treatment is equal to approximate 3 Affirm laser treatments. The downtime is a few days longer, but if you've got 3-7 days to spare, this will be the treatment for you!
The DOT laser offers the ultimate in skin rejuvenation in just under an hour for most treatments. DOT Therapy is ideal for the treatment of sun damage, brown spots, fine lines, wrinkles, skin laxity/texture and acne scars. Not only does the DOT offer amazing results, but it does so safely and quickly with little downtime. The secret is out and the benefits of DOT Therapy speak for themselves:
- Minimal downtime 3-7 days
- Rapid healing
- Quick procedure
- Low risk
- Accurate results
- Customized treatment
- Minimally invasive
- Renewed skin
- Treatment of multiple issues at once
- Little or no anesthesia
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