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10 Things to Know About Cellulaze Cellulite Treatment

News Release on Cellulaze put out by RealSelf:

SEATTLE, WA–(Apr 12, 2012) – Is cellulite about to be zapped into submission? a minimally invasive laser-based treatment known as Cellulaze™, created by Cynosure, Inc., was recently approved by the FDA and is piquing public interest as a new procedure against stubborn fat-dimple deposits. On RealSelf.com alone, the largest website for plastic surgery reviews and information, more than 40,000 people searched for Cellulaze on the site in March 2012, compared to just over 1,000 people one month before.

To help shed light on this new treatment as interest spikes, RealSelf gives the inside scoop on the top 10 Cellulaze questions asked on its site. RealSelf.com is not affiliated with Cellulaze or Cynosure, but is an unbiased website that tells the “real story” behind hundreds of plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures, as reported by patients who have them done, and the board certified doctors who perform them.

1. does it really work? According to Cellulaze reviews on RealSelf.com, yes. The procedure scores a 100% “Worth It Rating” by reviewers who have undergone the treatment, meaning they would all do it again. One user wrote, “So far I am shocked at how different my thighs look. I really look like a new person!” Dr. Grant Stevens of Marina Del Rey at Marina Plastic Surgery Associates, who is a respected plastic surgeon active on RealSelf.com and early Cellulaze practitioner claimed, “I’ve seen it, I’ve touched it, I’ve examined it. It works. It’s phenomenal.”

2. what does the procedure involve? After numbing the area, a small laser tube is inserted under a patient’s skin. The laser heats up to melt lumpy pockets of fat, then cuts through the fiber bands that pull the skin and cause dimples. The laser then heats the skin to trigger new collagen growth, leading to better elasticity and thickness. The procedure must be performed by a trained practitioner, as Dr. Stevens notes, “It’s technically demanding.”

3. what makes it different from other cellulite “cures?” As posted on the RealSelf.comCellulaze Q&a board by Sacramento plastic surgeon Dr. Andrew Kaczynski, M.D., “Alternative non-invasive cellulite treatments only address the external effects of the skin but don’t address the core biology causing problem areas. Creams and massage are quick fixes with sub-par results. Cellulaze is the first technology that goes directly after the actual biological structures causing cellulite.”

4. what are the expected results? Reviewers on RealSelf.com reported saying goodbye to some cellulite spots almost immediately, and the manufacturer claims results further improve over the following 6-12 months. Dr. Stevens speculates, “I think what’s going to happen over the next year is we’ll hear more and more about doctors doing the treatment combined with liposuction, which actually sucks out some of the fat, for maximum results.”

5. how many treatments do you need? Is it permanent? Scoring points as a “one and done” procedure, Clinical studies have shown one Cellulaze treatment can keep cellulite spots at bay for a year or more.

6. can I see Cellulaze before and after photos? Un-retouched before and after photos submitted by physicians are found at www.realself.com/cellulaze in the Photos section.

7. will it hurt, and what is the recovery time? The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, and according to RealSelf.com reviewer NYTennis, she “felt some needles initially and some pinching with the numbing procedure… there was some nippy feeling here and there with the laser.” Another reviewer scored it as a low “1″ on a 1-10 pain scale. in terms of recovery, patients are said to be able to return to normal activities in one or two days, but may experience immediate light bruising and swelling to the treated area, as evidenced by NYTennis’ Cellulaze results picture, which reportedly clears within a week or so.

8. how much does Cellulaze cost? RealSelf.com reviewers reported spending an average of $5,700 per cellulite busting treatment.

9. who is a good candidate? Cellulaze is said to deliver the best results for people who are not significantly overweight, but who have moderate cellulite on their thighs, buttocks and hips.

10. where can I find a qualified doctor near me who performs the Cellulaze procedure?Visit www.realself.com/find as a starting place to locate and read reviews of nearby board certified doctors who specialize in cellulite treatments and may offer Cellulaze. (Or just call (916) 925-5522!)

To read more Cellulaze information from the RealSelf community, visit www.realself.com/cellulaze.

About RealSelfRealSelf is the most visited online community for learning about and sharing information and results for medical-beauty treatments. Dedicated to helping people make suitable and empowered elective decisions, the site features consumer reviews, Worth It ratings, pricing information, and thousands of before and after photographs that collectively tell the ‘real story.’ The site also includes safety information and a Q&a with more than 3,500 board-certified doctors so visitors can interact with qualified experts and make safe decisions. RealSelf covers thousands of topics ranging from cosmetic dermatology to plastic surgery, cosmetic dentistry vision correction and more. www.realself.com.

10 Things to Know About Cellulaze Cellulite Treatment

Paging Dr. Awesome: Kinect Hack Lets Surgeons Play With Robots

Microsoft’s Kinect may be a toy, but a new hack is giving it some serious skills: As an interface to the incredible robot surgeon da Vinci. It’s accurate enough to sew sutures.

We’ve seen several innovative, beautiful and downright freaky Kinect hacks so far, but we’ve never seen one with quite such a fascinating hint at the future: A researcher has wired up Microsoft’s gaming toy, via an appropriate bit of interim hacked code, to the input interface of the da Vinci multi-armed surgical robot. This device, you may remember, is increasingly entering service as a genuine remote-presence surgical tool–it’s even been used to perform tricky prostate surgery. It’s a serious piece of million-dollar machinery, and marrying it with a gaming toy seems odd when people’s lives are potentially in play. So how does the hack work out?

The answer: Astonishingly well. Watch the video from Johns Hopkins CIRL’s Nicolas Padoy’s team to see.

The gesture-based controller even lets the operator insert a suture needle into a practice incision, and perform fine-motor movements like moving 6mm plastic rings between test spikes–emulating some of the ultra-precise tasks da Vinci’s surgical manipulator arms carry out when they’re actually inside a human body.

The trick in this hack was translating the three degrees of movement of the surgeon’s arms to control the six degrees of freedom of the robot’s own appendage. and then also dividing down the scale of the surgeon’s movements so that large swings of the hands were used to perform minute movements at the tip of the robot hand.

That’s not to say this is ER ready. For one thing, it’s a bit clunky for snug operating areas. and holding your arms out like this for a four- or five-hour surgical procedure isn’t really viable.

But the hack does show promise: da Vinci’s usual input device is an ultra-precise and pretty complex manipulator control set–it’s clever and accurate. but potentially the Kinect hack (leveraging Kinect’s “natural user interface“) could create a more precise connection between a surgeon’s movements and the reaction of the surgical tools. and it’s just an initial hack, performed with a cheap toy that more sophisticated hacks hacks and sensors could easily improve on. We’ve already seen the future of warfare made to look like a video game–is surgery the next frontier?

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Paging Dr. Awesome: Kinect Hack Lets Surgeons Play With Robots

Plastic surgery practice will hold grand opening Sept. 7 » Local News » Tifton Gazette

August 23, 2010Plastic surgery practice will hold grand opening Sept. 7

TIFTON — The first plastic and reconstructive surgery practice here holds its grand opening from 4 until 6 p.m. Sept. 7. The practice, called Allure, is located at the Tifton Physicians Center. Dr. Derron Spikes, a Tifton native, graduated from the Medical College of Georgia and completed his residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center. He said he and his staff are committed to providing the best services to the community by offering advanced cosmetic procedures, reconstructive surgery, wound care and burn treatment. “this profession has allowed me to do what I love – medicine,” Spikes said. “with plastic surgery, there is more of a long-term relationship with the patient. The main benefit of reconstructive surgery is a broad diversity. not every patient is the same. They may have similar problems, but different procedures are needed to address these problems.” Spikes will perform many in-office procedures, but surgeries that requires a patient to be medically sedated or put under anesthesia will take place at Tift Regional Medical Center. “In the near future, we will be offering something called care credit. Patients will be able to receive cosmetic procedures through this plan by working with their local bank. this is something they will have to do on their own because we do not have anything at the moment set up with the banks. hopefully, next month we will have care credit available,” Spikes said. Spikes said he and his staff will work to make Allure convenient and efficient for all patients. “having a local plastic and reconstructive surgery practice keeps patients from having to travel out of town,” Spikes said. Furthermore, Spikes is hoping to have women who have dealt with breast cancer to come in for reconstruction without having to drive so far as in the past. “It’s nice to have a local breast reconstructive surgeon here in town,” Spikes said. Allure’s grand opening will provide an opportunity for the community to learn about the practice and Spikes’ specialties.    “The grand opening is a great time for the community to come in and become familiar with what plastic and reconstructive surgery is all about,” said Stacey G. Beckham, Tift Regional Medical Center’s public affairs coordinator. Open house will consist of tours of the practice, introductions to Spikes and his staff and information on available cosmetic procedures, reconstructive surgery, skin care, wound care, burn treatment and other services. Complimentary refreshments will be served and prizes will be given away. Allure will have a display table set up this Saturday at the TRMC’s Women’s Event at the UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center.   to contact reporter Latasha Everson, call 382-4321.

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