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Have you heard of Fraxel? If you haven't, you must have been living in a cave for the past couple of years. Its been all over the TV on Oprah, The Doctors, Dr. 90210, and more. Fraxel is a fractional erbium laser using the 1550 nanometer wavelength that is used to "fractionally" resurface the skin. Fraxel gets rid of uneven skin, scars, sun damage, stretch marks and more. Downtime is only a a couple of days and with only a few treatments, people are seeing results that makes them look years younger, skin is more vibrant, and acne scars are a thing of the past - just a bad memory. You can find more information on our informative webpage here at http://www.pamedspa.biz/services/fraxel.html. Also on this same page, you can find a link to our exclusive Facebook fan page that shows some terrific before and after shots for Fraxel treatments.

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From time to time, we get feedback from clients about our work. Juvederm is an amazing treatment for wrinkles and for thin lips. ... Dear Dr Brilliant, I love my lips! I have to tell you, at first I was apprehensive to switch doctor's. I have only had my lips done once before, and I thought I was happy with the results. Now, after having my experience with you and the staff, I am elated! Besides being completely satisfied with the physical results, I truly appreciated your honesty and patience during my consultation. I am a raving fan! Oh, and I could not believe that it was virtually painless during the treatment compared to my first time at another office. Do not hesitate to provide my contact information to any of your potential clients. Please thank Marie and Julia as well, they treated me with warmth and were very supportive. You are Brilliant!!! ...

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A recent study quoted in one of the major newspapers claimes that Botox may actually negatitvely affect our ability to process information and to think intelligently. The theory behind the study is that Botox restricts our facial ability to express certain emotions (i.e. frown or raise the eyebrows/crease the forehead, etc.) and furhter theorized that the ability to express facial gestures sends required brain signals and therefore causes lower intelligence, etc. The study caused for some sensational comments in the popular media, but what is the truth? The truth is that the study was done by a graduate student, who tested 40 woman before and after a botox injections (two weeks after). The student administered a test with a set of questions. He/she then timed the woman's ability to answer the questions. In the findings, the 40 women answered the test slower/less accurately after having botox. And from this outcome, the student concluded that Botox injections block certain expressions which then negatively affect brain function. This is laughable. For such a claim to be substantiated, a significantly wider study should have been done. Also, the brain activity (or lack thereof) should have been documented through an instrumented study, not hypotheticals without substance. Furhtermore, Botox has a safety record of well over 15 years, and is widely use by many many smart people none of which have reported having been "stupefied" by Botox. But, this story in fact gained some traction for about a week - all because our "unbiased" media found it sensational.

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A topic not much talked about -- at least not openly by men, is phalloplasty.  Phalloplasty is a surgical procedure where a penis is enlarged in length and/or girth.  Some men suffer from a specific medical condition which requires medical intervention so that they don't suffer ongoing difficulties with urination and difficulties with intercourse.

For other men, this is merely an esthetic procedure to enhance their appearance and sexual performance.   The procedure is relatively safe, with minimal risk of complications.  Today, the technique of performing phalloplasty is very well refined.  For most men, the surgery can be a life-changing experience, giving them confidence and enjoyment they previously lacked.  For some, it is a perceived enhancement for a psychological issue, and is therefore misplaced - it is not for everyone.  For this reason and before this procedure is performed, a good personal consultation is provided by our office to screen out the men that are having this procedure for the wrong reason.  In some cases, a referral to a good psychologists is more appropriate.  For some, the surgery is truly a blessing.  The decision is quite individual.

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Much of media coverage today is focused on the "Healthcare" debate.  Our services are predominantly elective, meaning they are not covered by insurance reimbursements.  I find that our clients are well-versed and are quite selective about our treatments, and in fact, they demand efficiency.  Price of a treatment is frequently a decision point in receiving treatment, and people do shop around. 

 There is something to be said for taking the decision out of a bureacracy and allowing people to actually have a say on what they pay for, and what they decide to forego.  I for one would love to see laser hair removal, fractionated laser, SMARTLIPO, and similar to be treated in the same manner as regular doctor visits like physicals.  To me, a physicial is a preventative, and so is getting a shot of Botox.  Many people's mental well-being has a lot to do with how they feel and that they retain their youthful appearance.  After all - its your money and why should an insurance company tell you how to spend it and what to spend it on?  One thing we can all agree on, the debat will continue - perhaps indefinitely. 

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I was listening to a TV personality rant and rave the other about how we as a society have become a people of instant gratification, demanding excesses beyond imagingation, spoiling the planet, ruining the fabric of our family life, etc.

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Laser Hair Removal in many respects is better than Waxing Hair Removal.  For one, Laser Hair Removal is permanent.  The hair that is destroyed by a laser does not grow back.  Although it does take several treatments, once finished with a series of treatments, a laser hair removal procedure significantly reduces the density and coarsness of hair vitually anywhere on the body.

However, laser hair removal is not for everyone.  A person with gray, light blond or strawberry blond hair will likely not respond to laser hair removal.  Laser hair removal is also not an appropriate way to shape or design the eyebrows - the laser is too unwieldy for this purpose.  Electrolysis may be an answer, but it is rather painful, expensive and very slow.  So, the only other method that may apply is a depilatory wax or cream.  I guess that's better than nothing.

 One item that I learned a while ago about waxing v. laser hair removal. When a person commits to waxing as a method to remove hair, they have to let the hair grow out for at least 2 to 3 weeks.  So, with waxing, you're hair free for 2 weeks, and then you're a 'beast' again for 2 - 3 weeks.  And this goes on forever; whereas with laser hair removal, after a few months of laser hair removal sessions, you're hair free!  Easy choice if you ask me.

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Latisse is one of the newest products to hit the esthetic market in 2009.  Latisse is prescription product  that is FDA-approved to grow eyelashes for people who have lost or have inadequate eyelashes.  Latisse works by deferring the natural cycle where your eyelashes are shed approximately every three weeks.  As a result, when you use Latisse regularly, your grow longer fuller eyelashes.  We also found that Latisse will cause eyebrows to thicken when applied to the eyebrow area.  Perfect for women (or men) who've had an incident with an overly aggressive brow waxing tech.  Results are readily visible in about 3-4 weeks.  Give it a try, we always stock Latisse, and from time to time even offer special discounts. 

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Spa gift cards are a terrific way to show someone that you really care.  A visit to the spa can be very relaxing.  There is nothing better than an expert massage to get rid of stress and knotted muscles.  A serene spa with exotic smells and quiet music is just the right fix to calm jittery nerves.  Gift cards come in all different shapes and designs.  The best ones are those given from the heart.  The gift cards at New Image Medical Spa in Huntingdon Valley are beautifully packages and do not have an expiration date.  The value of the card is totally flexible, starting from as little as $25 to $1000 or more.  Spa gift cards are a perfect holiday gift.

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In speaking to a good friend of mine who is a marketing maven, I wondered aloud how some companies pick their brand logo or image.  There are some really interesting ones out there.  For example, a website called "lulu.com" is an online book publishing network.  "Lulu?"  Yet, it is now in the top 1000 website in the world.  There are others like "mozy.com" - a site that will backup your computer data automatically.  "Mozy"?  Some companies' brand name reflect what they do.  For example, "thefreedictionary.com" is exactly that - a FREE dictionary.  Now, I asked myself what does a butterfly have to do with a medspa.  I looked up the definition of a "monarch butterfly" on freedictionary.com.  The monarch butterfly is described as " A large American butterfly (Danaus plexippus) having light orange-brown wings with black veins and white-spotted black borders, noted for its long-distance migrations and its brightly striped caterpillars that feed on the milkweed plant. Also called milkweed butterfly."  Maybe the business owners wanted to portray to the world that their intent is to show the business as ever-migrating over long distances?  Makes perfect sense I guess, because many medspas these days do tend to change owners quite a bit, most fail because they over-promise and under-deliver.  Our name says exactly what our intent is - we strive to create a New Image for our clients.  A beautiful radiant youthful image.

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