Steiner Ranch Dermatology announced the addition of Isolaz, a revolutionary light-based treatment for eliminating acne, removing unwanted hair and rejuvenating aging and sun-damaged skin."The start of the new year is often a time when people resolve to remove barriers to happiness and confidence," said Dr. Ted Lain, Steiner Ranch Dermatology. "While there are a number of effective ways to prevent and reduce signs of acne, some patients need a little extra help. This new technology gives patients a powerful way to achieve clearer, healthier skin more quickly and more easily than ever before."Through the combination of a vacuum and broadband light to cleanse and refresh pores, this technology represents the only light-based treatment for acne with 3 distinct advantages over less advanced laser-based solutions: it is painless, delivers overnight results and enables patients to resume normal activities immediately after treatment.As the only FDA-approved system for both comedonal and pustular acne, the new approach is broadly effective, capable of quickly and dramatically clearing acne for the vast majority of patients, even those traditionally non-responsive to treatment.Steiner Ranch Dermatology is dedicated to providing patients with the broadest possible range of safe and effective treatment options for skin conditions ranging from acne and rashes to skin cancers and sun damage.

Patients Seek Better Results in Nonsurgical Cosmetic Treatments

WALTHAM, Mass., Nov. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Physicians attending the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery in Chicago were invited to a Hot Topics session on the latest advances in plasma skin regeneration. Co-moderated by Richard Fitzpatrick, MD, and Christopher Zachary, MD, the session focused on new studies, expanded protocols, treatment of acne scars, skin tightening -- especially around the eyes -- and delivering CO2-like results with less recovery time. Presentations were made by a world-renowned faculty that included Drs. Kenneth Arndt, Brian Biesman, Jeffrey Dover, David Goldberg and Nathan Uebelhoer.

According to David Goldberg, MD of Skin Laser & Surgery Specialists of New York & New Jersey, "The reason why this technology all of a sudden is becoming very exciting is that the whole pendulum with what we are trying to accomplish is swinging back with patients wanting to see some results.

The gluten-free phenomenon

Just when bread was starting to make a comeback after the low-carb craze, it has been hit with the gluten-free frenzy.

Hoards of people are giving up gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. Yet the growing numbers of gluten avoiders are not only people with celiac disease--which was once dismissed as a rare condition but is now estimated to affect 1 out of every 100 Americans.

Gluten has become the dietary villain du jour, the new "carb," if you will.

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Here's a sampling of some the most popular nonsurgical cosmetic procedures offered through The Everett Clinic. Prices are per visit.

Filler injections ($450 to $2,000): Improve facial lines, wrinkles and scars by replenishing the layers beneath your skin. Fillers can be used to enhance thin lips and to fill in facial lines for a younger refreshed look. Common fillers include Restylane and Radiesse. Effects of many fillers typically last six months, but some patients have reported lasting effects for up to two years.

Botox ($375 to $900): Reduce and soften the look of facial wrinkles, worry lines, frown lines, laugh lines and crow's-feet. Effects last about four months.

Chemical peels ($70 to $750): Improve skin texture and tone using medical-grade chemical solutions.

In a crueler time, it was easier for kids to stay thin

Yet, at the same time, the issue of childhood obesity grows. On one hand, some folks get worked up about the veto, but yet, the personal responsibility regarding obesity is left unchecked. Study after study shows obesity, at any age, is responsible for many other health problems (e.g. heart disease, diabetes, stroke, etc). Rather than decry the government's unwillingness to pay for insurance, why can't the public take responsibility for their health in terms of weight control? We now are in a generation where parents grew up with the advent of prepared foods, fast food restaurants, etc. The their families didn't teach them to cook. A generation later, the former children of that generation are now parents, and they don't know how to feed their families. To be sure, there are some with genetic health difficulties that create an overweight condition.