ENJOY YOUR HOLIDAYS... A LITTLE TOO MUCH?

SHED UNWANTED HOLIDAY POUNDS WITH TUMESCENT LIPOSUCTION

Certain fatty deposits are not always easily shed with exercise and diet. In the early 1980s, dermatologic surgeons pioneered liposuction techniques and developed tumescent liposuction which changed surgical fat removal completely.

Tumescent liposuction involves the use of local anesthetic and other medications to fill the fatty layer of the skin prior to removing the excess fat. This causes the tissue to become swollen and firm, allowing for excellent control. After a small incision is made in the skin, a little tube (cannula) connected to a vacuum-like machine is inserted into the fatty layer. Using back and forth movements, the fat is sucked through the tube into a sterile collection system.

General anesthesia is not required, eliminating potential complications. The result is a sculpting of bulging areas into more attractive contours. Since the patient remains awake during the surgery, the dermatologic surgeon can ask him/her to change positions which leads to better sculpting of the targeted areas and reduces cost.

Liposuction can safely remove undesired fat from nearly all body areas including the face, neck, chin, breast, abdomen, hips, flanks (love handles), back, inner and outer thighs, buttocks, knees, calves, and ankles. It’s also an effective treatment for certain non-cosmetic conditions such as lipomas (benign fatty tumors), enlarged male and female breasts, and excessive underarm sweating.

A consultation is required to determine candidacy.

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A. Any shampoo with a low pH (5 to 6) - which includes all PHILIP B® shampoos - will be kind to color. There is no way to prevent permanent color from fading, but the more conditioner in the shampoo formula, the gentler it is on color. This is why Scent of Santa Fe Hair & Body Shampoo, with 10% pure plant extracts and shea butter, is gentler than Peppermint and Avocado Shampoo, which has no added conditioner.

Q. Why is the "Rejuvenating Oil" part of the Four Step Hair and Scalp Facial Treatment?
A. The scalp is a living organ, with oil glands constantly producing sebum to keep the hair shaft healthy. The roots are the healthiest part of the hair, which gets more dehydrated the further it is from the scalp. Every strand of hair is wrapped in a sheath of stacked, transparent "plates." When these plates dry out, they become opaque and lose their translucency. Oil restores the moisture content, making the plates transparent again - and producing the wonderful shine that says "healthy hair."

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