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Scanning the body for cancerous moles is a laborious process; once the doctor has found a mark that looks suspicious, it has to be removed and sent to the lab for testing. But what if there was a simpler way to detect melanoma? A British Columbia-based startup called Verisante Technology thinks it has a solution with the Verisante Aura, a device that can detect melanoma in seconds when held above a suspicious mole. The device, developed by the British Columbia Cancer Agency, compares a mole's spectral signature to others in a database to determine whether or not it warrants attention. It's a process that happens in under a second--the Aura uses Raman spectroscopy, a method that identifies molecules by their vibrational states, to scan for 21 cancer biomarkers. The Aura isn't a replacement for biopsy. Instead, if the Aura detects a suspicious mole, doctors are expected to biopsy it for further testing. The Aura has already spent six years in clinical testing, with great success, according to MIT Technology Review. Next up for the product: getting approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Canada Health. And Verisante had better hope that the Aura is 100% effective; otherwise, doctors may ignore cancerous moles just because the device gives it the all-clear. (Source - Fast Company Magazine, Jan 31 2011)

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One of our competitors recently advertised a "huge sale on everything at 68%". It made me wonder, what does that really mean? What business can conduct operations with discounts of 68%? To me, that only means one of two things: a) either the office is going out of business and trying to survive so they will take sales at any price, or b) their initial or list prices were unreasonably inflated to begin with. Either way, is this a legitimate tactic to front customers with? We believe our approach of low, realistic market-set prices is a much more reasonable and fair approach to conducting business. Moreover, when we advertise a special, it truly is a special. It is seldom as drastic as 68% Off, and it is generally for a specific product or service where we have been able to leverage our high-volume relationship with a supplier or vendor to lower our cost of doing business. Our efficiency benefits our customers. Find out more about our special promotions on our website each month: http://www.pamedspa.biz/specials/january-2011.html

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Vanity is defined as excessive pride in one's appearance or accomplishments (source: http://www.thefreedictionary.com/vanity). People from other countries outside of the USA view our culture as being obsessively vain. The next time you’re abroad, take a look at most adult’s teeth in the local population; and I’m not referring to travel in Central Africa or the third-world countries in Indonesia. I’m referring to western developed societies in England, Spain, Germany or Russia. We are the only country that is so incessant about having our children’s teeth straightened and whitened. We obsess about our hair styles, our clothes, our shoes, and even the cards we drive. But, we are not unique in this. Just look at at what is happening in China today. China’s fast growing economy is rapidly creating a large middle-class. Plastic surgery is experiencing stratospheric growth in China. People in China, men in particular, are going to extremes to appear taller, stronger and more affluent. Chinese men (and women to a lesser degree) are undergoing leg lengthening surgery to add a few inches to their height. Throughout history, there are many similar examples where financial wealth brings forward a pursuit of vanity for those who have the means. And so it is with our culture – we have the means and so why not? We as a people have the means and the opportunity to look our best. So is this so wrong? Is it wrong to want to be wrinkle free (http://www.pamedspa.biz/services/botox-for-wrinkles-hyperhydrosis.html), or to get rid of unwanted hair(http://www.pamedspa.biz/services/laser-hair-removal.html)?

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This week, we had a terrific Botox Party at New Image Medspa. We had over 40 people attend. The food was terrific, the wine sublime, everyone had fun, and a little Botox. Our Fraxel demo was a hit. Everyone loved their door prizes, too! Congratulations to our two raffle winners! Our next party will be in the Spring of 2011. Stay tuned for new service announcements.

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We're introducing a new approach to wrinke/scar fillers - it is called Selphyl. Selphyl is very different from the traditional fillers that use animal derrived or synthetic filler agents because Selphyl uses your own platelets and biology to create a filler that is safe, effective and natural. Approximately 4ml of your blood is extracted and prepared using a special centrifuge, and then mised with Selphyl. The resulting mixture is then used to inject under the skin to fill voids from wrinkles, scars, etc. Because your own blood is used as a source, Selphyl has been called the "Vampire Filler". We also use Selphyl as a filler in our male enhancement surgery to add girth because Selphyl, unlike syntetic approaches does not effect sensitivity. If you would like to know more about Selphyl, join us at our Open House on December 8th, 2010 or call our office to schedule a complimentary consultation at 215-953-5140.

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Until now, treatment for toe and fingernail fungus has been limited. The traditional treatment will usually involve creams which are ineffective or antibiotics, which have terrible side effects for some people. We're investigating a new treatment in the process of FDA approval using lasers. Our ng:YAG laser system uses a rapid-burst 10mm Genesis laser beam to deliver energy below the the nail bed to kill the fungus in only one or two treatments. Thereafter, the nail grows to be healthy and normal in appearance. The clinical studies todate with this approach are showing the effectiveness of this laser treatment to be over 78%. We've had similar results in our office which are anectdotal but given the price and ease of treatment, it is one to try no doubt. If you'd like more info on this treatment, give us a call.

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Our Fraxel system is truly a life-change. The other day, we had a young girl in our office who is about 16 years old. She was really a great kid, athletic, good student, and adorable. The reason she came in is that she has been terribly bothered by stretchmarks. She has been developing so fast that her skin just can't keep up. Being a swimmer, the marks are very evident on her shoulders, chest and inner thighs. Until now, there's not much could have been done to get rid of stretch marks. The Fraxel system we have in our office is incredible at diminishing stretch marks. Three to five treatments is all it takes. The procedure is well tolerated. While Fraxel does tend to be somewhat expensive, the results are truly life-changing. For this young lady, the treatments will allow her to be more self confident and more comfortable with her own appearance. It is hard to put a price on something so wonderful, especially for a young adult. More information about Fraxel on our website: http://www.pamedspa.biz/services/fraxel.html

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How is it that all the celebrities are able to stay fit and trim, and the rest of us struggle? Well, part of it is ofcourse is lifestyle -- celebs have personal trainers, personal chefs, they can afford to spend 3 to 4 hours at the gym each day, etc. while the rest of us work 10 hours a day 5 days a week or more, commutte an hour to/from our jobs, and take care of a house full of kids. Who has time for eating healthy and going to the gym for hours each day? Talk to any fitness expert and they will tell you that getting in to shape and staying in shape is 70% diet and 30% exercise. No matter what, you have to eat healthy, otherwise no matter how much you exercise it will be a waste of time. Eating healthy and exercising still has its limits - its called genetics. But, there is hope for us who have some stubborn pockets of fat that just make us look heavier than we are. We offer SmartLipo laser liposuction -- a safe and effective permanent body countouring treatment that requires no general anesthesia, no hospital stay, and a quick recovery. Most people return to work within 48 hours, and are back to rigorous exercise within 3 weeks. We are also blessed to have one of the most experienced laser liposuction physicians in the country. Dr. Richard Goldfarb is nationally recognized trainer for Smartlipo and has taught hundreds of physicians the art of laser liposuction. If you are interested in a life-changing treatment, check out Smartlipo here on our website: http://www.pamedspa.biz/services/smartlipo.html

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You've heard of Fraxel, and maybe even so a demonstration on TV. Fraxel is an incredible tool that has demonstrated to clinical studies and through our own patient's results to be very effective in treating all sorts of skin irregularities, such as: acne scars, sun damage, surgical scars, wrinkles, textural problems, and more. In August of 2010, we added a brand new state-of-the-art Fraxel re:Store system to our office. This system is expertly maintained by the manufacturer, and unlike some other practices, we do not rent ours. It is calibrated and kept prestine guaranteeing the highest safety and efficacy for each client's treatment. Our staff is highly trained having performed thousands of Fraxel and similar procedures. Find out more about our Fraxel treatments available at our webpage dedicated to Fraxel: http://www.pamedspa.biz/services/fraxel.html P.S. Don't forget to check our current month's promotions.

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Laser Hair Removal works on virtually anyone, but it does have some issues with treating lightly colored hair as there is not enough pigment for the laser to target. This includes: Blond, Strawberry/Red Hair, and White/Gray hair. However, there is a solution that with some patience offers a possibilityt to treat all hair types. A topical solution called Meladine has been approved by the FDA as an aid in laser hair removal. Meladine has to be applied daily for a period of 2 weeks (for thin hair) to 6 weeks (coarse/dense hair). Meladine adds a chromophore to the follicle that can be targeted by the laser. Success rate with Meladine is quite high, over 80% according to clinical studies. To find out more about Laser Hair Removal, visit our page dedicated to Laser Hair Removal here: http://www.pamedspa.biz/services/laser-hair-removal.html

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