Non Surgical Aesthetics Are in High Demand, So Thread Lifts Are a New Way to Achieve Instant Skin Tightening – Yahoo Finance

Painless non surgical skin tightening procedures are now available and very popular for people who don't want to go through surgery in order to look better. Call LifeGaines in Boca Raton for more information about "Thread Lifts."

Boca Raton, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - March 5, 2020) - Thread Lifts are a simple, painless procedure used for skin tightening on the face, neck, or anywhere else on the body. As popular and effective as Botox is, it simply doesn't have the ability to lift the skin. In the past, there hasn't been a great way to produce lifting results without surgery.

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Non-surgical aesthetics are in high demand and ThreadLifts, new to the United States, have the ability to produce skin that is instantly lifted and tightened.

This procedure uses no cuts or incisions, only injections. Threads are needles that are pre-loaded with PDO thread. The whole needle is inserted in the tissue at the sub-dermal level, along the surface of the skin and then the needle is pulled out. Threads can be used nearly anywhere on the body, but they are especially effective on the neck and jawline.

What is PDO?

Polydioxanone (PDO) sutures have been used for surgical procedures for many decades. It is one of the safest materials to implant in the body. PDO is completely dissolvable and your skin fully absorbs it within 4 to 6 months, leaving no scar tissue behind. This is especially effective when it's used together with chemical peels, Botox, and fillers to effect a patient's entire facial structure, remove sunspots and other conditions.

It is a great way to rejuvenate and restore youthful contours to brows, cheeks, jowls and the neck area. They are also effective on the breasts, buttocks and upper arms, areas that are prone to sagging due to weight loss, aging, pregnancy and childbirth or poor muscle tone.

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Thread Lifts are a great way to rejuvenate and restore youthful contours to brows, cheeks, jowls and the neck area. Results from threads generally last between 12 months to several years depending on the area that has been treated, how many threads are used and what kinds of threads are used in each needle.

Amy Steffey, is a Licensed Nurse Practitioner with LifeGaines Medical and Aesthetics, and with Thread Liftsprocedure, she helps Boca Raton residents regain their confidence with rejuvenating procedures and body contouring.

Amy Steffey works at LifeGaines, which is one of the most highly respected Age Management Medical teams in South Florida. Age Management Medicine pioneer Dr. Richard Gaines is the founder of LifeGaines, and he has years of experience specializing in Hormone Replacement Therapy, Sexual Wellness, Platelet-rich Plasma, Stem Cells, Aesthetics, and Advanced Age Management protocols.

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Fiery Ragin’ Cajuns catcher Toro hot with his arm, bat – Daily Advertiser

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He didnt recruit him to UL, didnt sign him.

Before becoming head coach of the Ragin Cajuns last summer, in fact, Matt Deggs didnt really know much at all about catcher Sebastian Toro.

But Toro is Deggs kind of player, and after watching what hes done lately, its easy to understand why.

The kid just is a ball of energy. Hes so much fun to be around, Deggs said. His teammates love him. He loves to work. He loves to laugh.

Hes got a little flare to him, and Im drawn to that. I like guys that play with passion and flare, and play with confidence, and they want to drive the train and be the spark.

Hes got a lot of those qualities, Deggs added, and hes a great receiver, and he can really throw.

Can he ever.

More: Deggs looking for Cajuns to 'compete' at the plate

Ragin' Cajuns catcher Sebastian Toro celebrates on third base during a 1-0 win over Sam Houston State last Saturday at The Tigue.(Photo: James Mays/Special to the Advertiser)

Twice last weekend, actually, the redshirt junior from Bayamon, Puerto Rico, ended games a pair of victories over Sam Houston State, the team Deggs coached from 2015-19 with his arm.

And he did it after things didnt exactly go his, or the Cajuns, way on the first night of their three-game series with the Southland Conferences Bearkats.

On Friday, SHSU beat UL 5-4 in 11 innings.

In the top of the 11th the Cajuns intentionally walked Sam Houstons top two hitters, Jack Rogers and Colton Cowser, to load the bases before the Bearkats scored what proved to be the winning run when a wild pitch in the dirt from Connor Cooke got past Toro, who couldnt make the block.

Related: UL plan unravels in 11-inning loss to Sam Houston

But rather than keep him down, or make him gun-shy, Toro dusted himself off and bounced right back duringthe ninth inning of a 1-0 win the next day, one in which he singled and later scored UL's lone run.

First, with Cowser at the plate and the Cajuns clinging to their one-run lead, he popped up from behind the plate to pick off Anthony MacKenzie at first base for the second out of the inning, daring to make the same play he tried but failed in a game earlier in the season.

Then, with Rogers up after Cowser had walked, he gunned down Cowser at second to end it the first time in his career the U.S. Collegiate National Team member had been thrown out trying to steal.

Deggs called it a game-saving play, one that polished off pitcher Brandon Youngs three-hit, complete-game gem. Toro simply called itspecial.

A day later, with the series still undecided, Toro again threw out Cowser trying to steal second in the ninth, this time to preserve a 7-5 Cajuns victory and a 2-1 UL series win.

Special indeed.

No wonder teammates love him.

Toros amazing behind the plate, UL senior outfielder Gavin Bourgeois said. He has great energy, and hes really fun to watch.

Oh, and hes hitting a team-high .300 too heading into games Friday afternoon against Samford, Saturday afternoon against Michigan State and Sunday afternoon against Troy at Blue Wahoos Stadium in Pensacola, Florida.

Related: Toro keeps Sam Houston from stealing a thriller with UL

More: UL baseball defeats Sam Houston State 7-5

UL catcher Sebastian Toro talks to teammates during a game against Sam Houston State last Friday night on M.L. "Tigue" Moore Field at Russo Park.(Photo: James Mays/Special to the Advertiser)

Toro is a product of the Puerto Rico Baseball Academy and High School, a renowned program located not far from San Juan that has produced major-leaguers including Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa and Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vasquez.

From there it was on to Seminole State College in Oklahoma, where Toro spent two seasons.

And last season, his first at UL, he got off to a strong start as a Cajun.

Toro was hitting .308 with six RBIs, and sharing time behind the plate with then-senior Handsome Monica had started seven of the 11 games in which he played.

More: Cajuns catcher Monica not ready to rest his case just yet

What's in a name?Monica wasn't born Handsome

In one early season outing against Maryland, he was 2-for-3 with two RBIs. In another against Loyola Marymount, he had two hits and scored a run.

But then his arm went sore.

Initially, late Cajuns coach Tony Robichaux who passed away last July, leading to the hiring of ex-UL assistant Deggs thought hed get Toro back before seasons end.

In time, though, it became apparent that wasnt going to happen. Toro wound up taking a medical redshirt instead.

It pained him to do so.

More: Bond is big for Deggs, Ragin' Cajun coaches still grieving

Related: Ragin' Cajuns unveil Robichaux statue 'just too soon'

It was frustrating, said Toro, who has had to overcome injury before.

My sophomore year (at Seminole) I broke my hand. But we were in the playoffs, so I didnt miss a lot of games. But last year it kind of hurt myself. I wasnt ready to play. My arm wasnt ready.

It kind of got me hard not playing, losing games, Toro added. Last year, I didnt do nothing to help my team win.

But that was 2019.

This is 2020, so Toro erased all memory of a year lost.

Its a new season, he said. You cant worry about what happened the last season.

But Toro didnt just think that.

The fiery, wide-smiling, charismatic Puerto Ricanlived it, and teammates could tell.

He really didnt complain at all when he had the injury, which is something pretty special, senior pitcher Young said. You know, a lot of guys kind of mope, kind of get down.

But he had his energy all the time, and its been paying off for him.

Has it ever.

More: Cajun arms getting it done as UL preps for road stretch

Related: Stacked UL pitching staff looks the part going into 2020

In 10 games played, nine of them starts, Toro already has thrown out 10 of 16 runners trying to steal.

He didnt have that kind of arm last year, Young said. Hes gotten a lot better.

Im surprised if he doesnt get his name called in the (MLB) Draft this year, for sure.

All this from someone whose arm, still on the mend in the fall, prevented Deggs from fully appreciating him early on.

UL's Sebastian Toro celebrates a double against Sam Houston State last Friday night at The Tigue.(Photo: James Mays/Special to the Advertiser)

Didnt know a lot about Sebastian coming in, because he was hurt, the first-season Cajuns coach said.

He hit a ball off the centerfield wall against us a year ago at Sam, and that was basically my experience with him.

But now?

I havent even heard about it or talked about it, Deggs, whose Cajuns are coming off Tuesday night's 11-2 win at Rice,said with reference to the arm injury. He just jumped in with both feet, and hes gone.

Related: Seven-run fifth pushes the Ragin' Cajuns past Rice

Its the new arm, though, that really has Toro going. That, and the bat, which has produced five RBIs and nine hits in 30 at-bats this year.

He didnt have surgery on the arm, but said he instead underwent PRP.

According to multiple medical websites, platelet-rich plasma therapy involves transfusion injections of a concentration of a patients own blood platelets to promote and accelerate the healing of damaged tendons, ligaments, muscles and joints.

I came out with a lot of confidence in myself right now, especially hitting too, said Toro, whose first language is Spanish.

Sometimes if I dont hit my confidence goes down, but I just try to be the same guy every day.

Its working.

During the middle game of a home series with Virginia Tech the weekend before the one with Sam Houston State, Toro struck out four times in row.

For the three-game series, he fanned six times in all and finished 2-for-11 at the plate.

Related: Cajuns strike out 16 times and 15 are stranded in loss to Virginia Tech

Toro knew he had to do something, anything, to shake the feeling.

So, for starters, he did what anyone else in his position would.

Just show up to the field, Toro said.

But before that he made a call.

I talked to my Dad (Anthony), Toro said.

I said, Hey, theres nothing I can do more. I just keep showing up, working hard, just try to get hits.

Reflective of the confidence he has in Toros bat, Deggs also did his part.

He had Toro hitting cleanup to open the SHSU series.

More: Alcohol cost Ragin' Cajuns baseball coach Matt Deggs, but Tony Robichaux saved him

Ragin' Cajuns catcher Sebastian Toro (center) is welcomed back to the dugout after scoring UL's lone run in a 1-0 win over Sam Houston State last Saturday.(Photo: James Mays/Special to the Advertiser)

When I saw that, Toro said, I was like, Man Im not used to hitting in the four-hole.

But I just used it as a challenge. I was gonna get there, get some pitches and try to get ahead and try to get in scoring position.

It worked.

Toro went 3-for-5 with a double and one run scored in ULs first game against Sam Houston, and he finished the series 4-for-8 with just two strikeouts, showing defense isnt the only reason hes a cut above.

The Cajuns carry three catchers, and all three have started at least once behind the plate this year.

But Toros play of late earned has earned him starts in four straight games and seven of 5-8 ULs last eight.

Its also prompted Deggs to find other places to play the Cajuns two reserve catchers so he can get their bats into the lineup too, prompting playtime at third base for junior backup Nick Hagedorn while Jonathan Windham deals with a hand injury and opportunity at first base for hot-hitting freshman Julian Brock.

More: Deggs' 2020 Cajuns loaded with 'interchangeable parts'

With the way he plays defensively, not to mention the bat, the Cajuns coach simply wants Toro in the lineup as long as he can hold up.

And why not?

The arm really is a weapon, a deterrent that could easily keep even the speediest of base-runners from trying to steal too much from the Cajuns.

He makes you extremely uncomfortable on the bases, Deggs said. It tightens up leads. Guys dont want to run as much, and its a definitive advantage.

Ragin' Cajuns catcher Sebastian Toro waits to tag out a Virginia Tech runner at the plate earlier this season at The Tigue.(Photo: James Mays/Special to the Advertiser)

Toros arm eases stress on Cajun pitchers too.

I dont have to make perfect pitches with a guy on first or second, at least, Young said. If I throw it a little out, (or) my timing can be a little off, and I know hes got me nine times out of 10 times.

Deggs understands well just how much that can lead to mind games in the opposite dugout.

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Can You Naturally Rejuvenate Skin Cells? Yes Here Are 5 Proven Ways – mindbodygreen.com

Sure, this is the most extreme of the recommendations here, but if you are serious about helping your skin cells function at their peak, platelet-rich plasma injections are the most sophisticated (and natural) integrative treatment available. You might hear facial injections and immediately think of filler or botox, but these injections are entirely naturalbecause it comes from your own blood.

A vial of your own blood is drawn, put in a machine called a centrifuge, which separates the platelets from the rest of the blood cells (white and red). Platelets, which contain growth-factors, are in charge of recovery and inflammation in the body. When an area of the body is damaged (i.e.: premature aging from oxidative stress or environmental aggressors, like pollution), that area needs more repair cells, but sometimes it's hard for the body to get those cells to said location. So that's why you inject (or use acupuncture or via microneedling) a concentrated amount, so the platelets can hyper focus on damaged and aging skin cells. The result is skin that is better able to heal itselfresulting it smoother lines, more even texture, and improved tone.

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Common sources of shoulder pain and how to treat it – Summit Daily News

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Shoulder pain can range from temporary to long-lasting, from motion-related to constant, but one of the most disruptive symptoms of any shoulder injury is its effect on sleep.

When you dont sleep, everything in life becomes harder, said Dr. Aaron Black, a shoulder, knee and trauma specialist at Panorama Summit Orthopedics.

Some of the most common sources of shoulder pain include rotator cuff injuries and arthritis. In Summit County, its common to see patients who develop shoulder arthritis as a result of previous injuries to the shoulder, such as a shoulder dislocation earlier in life, Dr. Black said.

A specific diagnosis and treatment plan can result in years or perhaps a lifetime of pain relief and increased mobility in this important joint. Its Dr. Blacks mission to make sure hes helping patients not only eliminate shoulder pain and weakness, but also get back to consistently healthy and restful sleep.

Primary arthritis vs. rotator cuff arthropathy

The two broad categories of arthritis most commonly seen in Summit County are primary arthritis and rotator cuff arthropathy, or secondary arthritis. Primary arthritis has no specifically known cause and is usually related to age, sex and genes, according to the Arthritis Foundation. Rotator cuff arthropathy happens after a large, long-standing rotator cuff tendon tear that no longer holds the head of the humerus in the socket, causing it to move upward and damage the surface of the bones, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Shoulder arthritis is experienced as achy pain and stiffness around the shoulder that often feels worse in the morning, Dr. Black said. Rotator cuff arthropathy is usually associated with stiffness and weakness.

Nonoperative arthritis treatment

Nonoperative shoulder arthritis treatment includes physical therapy and injection therapies.

As with any arthritic joint, the more you use it, the less stiff it is and the less pain you have, Dr. Black said.

PT can help improve range of motion in the shoulder, while icing the shoulder two or three times a day can reduce inflammation and ease pain.

Dr. Blacks injection therapy options include cortisone and biologic agents, such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP), all of which act primarily as anti-inflammatories.

No biologic injection therapies contain stem cells for tendons or cartilage, despite advertisements to the contrary, and thus do not regrow cartilage or tendons, he said.

Cortisone injections can offer pain relief for three to six months, while PRP tends to last a bit longer, Dr. Black said. The procedures are performed in the office under ultrasound guidance.

Shoulder joint replacement (arthroplasty)

If shoulder arthritis is severe, its less likely that the nonoperative options will get the job done. The next option for these patients would be shoulder joint replacement surgery.

Dr. Black said there are two types of shoulder replacements: anatomic total shoulder replacement and reverse total shoulder replacement. There are roughly 53,000 of these surgeries performed each year in the United States, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Both procedures have differing benefits. Dr. Black said that anatomic replacements can be done on patients of any age, but those who have it at a younger age might require another surgery later in life. The procedure works well for getting patients back to their normal activities.

Reverse replacements are extremely reliable for reducing or eliminating pain, but less reliable for getting full range of motion back, he said.

I do all of my shoulder replacements with custom 3D modeling and patient-specific guides made to ensure the components are in exact right position, Dr. Black said.

Dr. Black stresses that all joint replacements are elective surgeries.

I will never tell a patient they have to have a joint replacement, he said. This is symptom-based when you say its time, its something Ill say you should have. I want all of my patients to be informed about the options.

Shoulder joint replacement recovery includes about six weeks in a sling, and in three to four months most patients are back to regular activity with continued improvement from there.

Rotator cuff injuries

Another common local shoulder affliction is to the rotator cuff, which is the combination of muscles and tendons that keep your arm bone centered in your shoulder socket to provide shoulder motion and stability. Dr. Black said these injuries can happen during a fall when the arm is thrown away from the body, but sometimes rotator cuff injuries are chronic and happen over time.

Some people even have large tears to the rotator cuff without ever feeling any symptoms.

The good news is that there are a lot of treatment options, from physical therapy and injections to repair or reconstruction surgery.

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HEALTHBEAT 4: Alternatives to surgery – KTIV

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) -- Incisions. It's something you commonly think of when it comes to doctors.

But, many look to put down the scalpel and take an alternative approach.

"Most of the patients that come to my clinic, don't end up getting a surgery," CNOS Orthopedic Sports Surgeon Dr. Ben Bissell said.

Dr. Ben Bissell is an Orthopedic Sports Surgeon with CNOS. He said while there are many cases where surgery is the best option for patients.

"Acute ACL tear with meniscus tears and a locked knee in a young athlete, that particular issue just need surgery," Dr. Bissell said.

He said they always try to look for alternatives. To them, the most important thing is getting the correct diagnosis.

"The most important thing is to do a careful history and physical exam and X-rays and/or MRI if needed because every diagnosis has different treatment options," Dr. Bissell said. "It's important that we don't use a one size fits all approach."

Options like bracing, medications, physical therapy, platelet-rich plasma injections, or dry needling.

"I find kind of the area of dysfunction or sometimes people call it a knot," CNOS Physical Therapist Alex Tritz said. "I put the needle right into that area and then I piston it around to try and find a twitch. Then I use electric stimulation a lot with my needling. So I usually hook up to electric stimulation and I make the muscle twitch."

Tritz said many of the people she sees have chronic or acute pain. Many coming to her with sports-related injuries.

"Usually it's kind of to prevent surgery or a lot of times it's a last-ditch effort," Tritz said. "People that have had a lot of or have even had previous surgeries and they didn't get relief, this is kind of their last-ditch effort and I usually get pretty good results."

"I think in general the less invasive, more conservative approach is always best to try first," Bissell said. "Because it's less disruptive to their lives. It's less expensive and it's less risky."

Dr. Bissell said he always tells patients that "Plan A" is to try and avoid surgery and while 70 to 90 percent of patients he initially sees, don't need surgery, that can change.

He said some may need it after a year or two if the other options haven't worked.

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Doctors harness the body’s healing powers to fight pain – KETV Omaha

Some local athletes are finding pain relief with a medical treatment that uses the bodys natural healing powers. Orthopedic surgeons and pain medicine doctors are using it in some cases where surgery isnt an option.Its called Platelet Rich Plasma, or PRP. And while it isnt new, it's relatively new in the Midwest, compared to coastal areas. Typically, we found it very effective for our athletes at the University of Toledo and we used it for their acute tendon injuries and ligament injuries there werent surgical, said Dr. Jeffery Ebel, sports medicine specialist with Ortho Nebraska. Ebel did his fellowship training in regenerative medicine in Ohio where he treated college football players with PRP.To do the procedure, a nurse does a simple blood draw from a vein in the patients arm. Then the blood is spun in a centrifuge and it separates into different layers. Doctors use a syringe to pull out just the platelet rich plasma layer. Then its injected into the patients joint or inflamed area. So the magic behind it, the thought process behind it is if we put these cells into an area that doesnt heal well on its own, will it bring that healing cascade to try to help a person heal an injury, said Ebel.Last fall, Ebel treated Bellevue University softball pitcher Cory Carillo with PRP.Her team trainer sent her to Ebel after she joined the team and brought along a nagging knee injury. Carillo has been a pitcher since age 6. My knee started hurting about two years ago. I kind of thought, Im going to get over it, said Carillo. But the inflammation was getting in the way of playing her best. She said her pitching style is a little awkward and her left knee locks when she releases the ball, causing the pain. Four months after the injection, Carillo is back to pitching and feeling great.Its actually really good. No pain. Im squatting. I couldnt squat before. Now Im full pitching which is awesome, said the 19-year-old. Ebel said the PRP treatments are most effective in treating young athletes and people with osteoarthritis. He notes the success rate is about 65-percent. He said the challenging part is that its a newer science and, We still dont understand quite how it works or who its going to work in, Ebel said. Ebel said golfer Tiger Woods credits PRP for relieving his pain and getting him back in the game again. He was one of the success stories, said Ebel. Several orthopedic specialists and pain medicine specialists offer the treatment in the Omaha and Lincoln area, including Ebel with Ortho Nebraska, Dr Thomas Brooks, with Innovative Pain and Spine Specialists in Omaha and Dr Kelly Zach at the Lincoln location. Some providers at Nebraska Medicine also offer PRP. Treatments start at $675 and up. And its a cash-only treatment. Insurance does not cover PRP. Some patients require two injections, months apart, to find relief.

Some local athletes are finding pain relief with a medical treatment that uses the bodys natural healing powers. Orthopedic surgeons and pain medicine doctors are using it in some cases where surgery isnt an option.

Its called Platelet Rich Plasma, or PRP. And while it isnt new, it's relatively new in the Midwest, compared to coastal areas.

Typically, we found it very effective for our athletes at the University of Toledo and we used it for their acute tendon injuries and ligament injuries there werent surgical, said Dr. Jeffery Ebel, sports medicine specialist with Ortho Nebraska.

Dr Jeffrey Ebel uses PRP for certain patients to help with pain relief.

Ebel did his fellowship training in regenerative medicine in Ohio where he treated college football players with PRP.

To do the procedure, a nurse does a simple blood draw from a vein in the patients arm. Then the blood is spun in a centrifuge and it separates into different layers. Doctors use a syringe to pull out just the platelet rich plasma layer. Then its injected into the patients joint or inflamed area.

So the magic behind it, the thought process behind it is if we put these cells into an area that doesnt heal well on its own, will it bring that healing cascade to try to help a person heal an injury, said Ebel.

Last fall, Ebel treated Bellevue University softball pitcher Cory Carillo with PRP.

Her team trainer sent her to Ebel after she joined the team and brought along a nagging knee injury. Carillo has been a pitcher since age 6.

My knee started hurting about two years ago. I kind of thought, Im going to get over it, said Carillo.

Cory is back to pitching full time and she says she is pain-free.

But the inflammation was getting in the way of playing her best. She said her pitching style is a little awkward and her left knee locks when she releases the ball, causing the pain. Four months after the injection, Carillo is back to pitching and feeling great.

Its actually really good. No pain. Im squatting. I couldnt squat before. Now Im full pitching which is awesome, said the 19-year-old.

Ebel said the PRP treatments are most effective in treating young athletes and people with osteoarthritis. He notes the success rate is about 65-percent. He said the challenging part is that its a newer science and, We still dont understand quite how it works or who its going to work in, Ebel said.

Ebel said golfer Tiger Woods credits PRP for relieving his pain and getting him back in the game again.

He was one of the success stories, said Ebel.

Several orthopedic specialists and pain medicine specialists offer the treatment in the Omaha and Lincoln area, including Ebel with Ortho Nebraska, Dr Thomas Brooks, with Innovative Pain and Spine Specialists in Omaha and Dr Kelly Zach at the Lincoln location.

Some providers at Nebraska Medicine also offer PRP. Treatments start at $675 and up. And its a cash-only treatment. Insurance does not cover PRP. Some patients require two injections, months apart, to find relief.

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Canadians More Than Ever are Seeking Cosmetic Procedures of All Types to Look and Feel Best – Press Release – Digital Journal

In Canada in the past few years, there is a widespread interest in cosmetic procedures, especially the less invasive ones. The less invasive procedures can make phenomenal differences in how a person looks and feels. Because technology is now advanced and the procedures more available and therefore more affordable, more Canadians, are taking the leap towards cosmetic enhancements. Some of the most popular treatments include Botox injections for wrinkle reductions especially around the eye area and forehead. Botox is otherwise known as botulinum toxin and can freeze the facial muscles causing patients to refrain from overuse of some facial muscles.

Dermal and lip fillers are also at the top of the list, and collagen is primarily used for these procedures

Other popular procedures with minimal downtime for recovery are CoolSculpting also known as cryolipolysis, hair loss and hair growth treatments, hair removal treatments, and acne, scar and skin discoloration treatments. CoolSculpting freezes fat cells before removal and is especially popular for those individuals that are seeking to reduce a double chin. Its sometimes referred to as a cool mini as it is also used on other smaller body areas.

No matter what the bodily concern, the new techniques can assist almost anyone

Canada MedLaser Mississauga provides almost all the newest in cosmetic minor enhancements. Hair removal is extremely popular as unwanted hair is killed painlessly at the root using lasers. Those that are suffering from hair loss and thinning hair can benefit from a new technique called Platelet Rich Plasma or PRP, which is also offered at the Mississauga location of CML. Platelet Rich Plasma is taken from ones own body and then injected into the scalp, increasing the chances of new hair growth. It is revolutionary and incredibly non-invasive and has helped individuals with thinning or lost hair who have tried other procedures unsuccessfully. This type of plasma is also called autologous conditioned plasma and is now being used for a wide variety of cosmetic and other medical procedures. It is a new method but seems successful for a variety of conditions both cosmetic and otherwise.

Other cutting-edge plastic surgery techniques can now offer relief from acne scarring and Rosacea

Canada MedLaser Mississauga is versed ina large variety of techniques even Microdermabrasion. In addition, spider vein removal is offered and although an older procedure, this procedure remains very popular. Mississauga CML embraces the new technologies and cosmetic procedures and Canadians can benefit now from the advancement in procedures. From Botox injections to dermal and lip fillers, anti-wrinkle injections, all types of hair removal procedures, and hair thinning and loss as well as hair regrowth treatments, these procedures remain the most popular treatments in Canada today.

About Canada MedLaser Mississauga

This cosmetic clinic is in the Mississauga, Ontario region and specializes in cutting-edge technologies for cosmetic procedures. Botox injections for wrinkle reduction, dermal fillers and lip fillers, hair loss treatments, and hair regrowth treatments are offered alongside such procedures as CoolSculpting. Acne and scar removal as well as other skin conditions can be treated also. There is an online form, email and phone, with free consultations offered. Hours are geared towards the hectic schedule of consumers also and the staff is friendly and well-trained. There is a blog that focuses on explaining the new types of treatments.

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Platelet-rich plasma therapy (PRP): Costs, side effects …

Platelet-rich plasma therapy has made headlines, often because it is favored by elite athletes to help them recover from injury.

Some doctors are now using platelet-rich plasma therapy or PRP injections for several reasons, from encouraging hair growth to promoting soft tissue-healing.

However, research studies have not definitively proved that PRP works for the conditions it is reported to benefit. In this article, we have a look at the case for PRP, and the costs involved.

Platelets are blood cells with several roles to play in the body.

One is to promote blood clotting so that a person does not excessively bleed when they are cut.

Another is to contain proteins in the blood that help wounds to heal.

Researchers theorize that by injecting areas of inflammation or tissue damage with high concentrations of platelets, it can encourage wounds to heal.

A small blood sample is taken from the person being treated and put into a centrifuge or other specialized device that spins at high speed. This process separates platelets from other blood components. The concentration of platelets is then injected into the area of the persons body that needs to be treated.

Because the injection contains a high concentration of platelets, which can be from 5 to 10 times more than the untreated blood, doctors theorize that the platelets will speed up healing.

Some examples of treatment areas where PRP has been used include:

Doctors have injected PRP into the scalp, as a way of reducing the inflammation that can lead to hair loss.

Doctors first used PRP to help people heal after jaw and plastic surgeries. Examples of tissues that PRP has been used on include:

Ligaments can take time and be difficult to heal, which can make PRP an attractive option for some of those who have experienced injuries to this tissue group.

Doctors have used PRP to reduce inflammation caused by osteoarthritis. This inflammation can lead to joints becoming painful and stiff.

Research studies about PRP include:

Doctors are also trying to use PRP to heal broken bones, but no research has yet proven its effectiveness in this area.

Costs for PRP treatment are reported to be between $500 and $2,000.

It is not typically covered by insurance because of the lack of evidence, so far, to conclusively prove that it works.

Also, costs can vary depending on location, facilities, and the expertise of the doctor performing the treatment. Often, a person will have multiple injections given 2 to 3 months apart.

Some of the worlds most elite athletes have used PRP for wound healing. They include golfs Tiger Woods, baseballs Takashi Saito, and footballs Hines Ward and Troy Polamalu.

As injecting PRP involves using a persons own platelets, they do not usually experience any adverse reactions to the injections. However, it is possible that a person may have irritation, pain, or bleeding related to the injection site.

Most people can resume their normal activities almost immediately after having a PRP injection. The average time from blood-drawing to the injection itself is about half-an-hour.

While PRP is a promising therapy for those who experience tissue damage or hair loss, large-scale research studies are needed to establish the effectiveness of treatments.

With larger studies than those to date, doctors could identify a dose or injection routine that works best for treating injuries or other conditions. Also, further studies could help doctors determine what symptoms to exclude from PRP injections.

Until that time, PRP injections are likely to remain a controversial therapy not covered by medical insurance, the costs of which, people are required to pay for themselves.

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Konica Minolta Healthcare Expands Ultrasound Guided Solutions Through Partnership with RegenLab USA – Yahoo Finance

WAYNE, N.J., Feb. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas, Inc. announces a newly formed partnership with RegenLab USA LLC to distribute its regenerative medicine portfolio of bio-injectable products to the musculoskeletal (MSK), pain management, radiology and veterinary markets in the United States and Canada. The bio-injectable line includes preparation devices for Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and other blood cell therapies, delivered using ultrasound guidance. This partnership further broadens Konica Minoltas UGPro Solution, a comprehensive program that unites ultrasound imaging with targeted therapies and hands-on education to help improve patient outcomes.

The regenerative medicine market for sports medicine, orthopedics and pain management is experiencing rapid growth and projected to exceed $300 million in North America by 20251. This growing demand for PRP and other cell therapies aligns with our UGPro strategy of bringing the highest quality, clinically validated solutions to our customers, says Kirsten Doerfert, Sr. Vice President of Marketing, Konica Minolta Healthcare. Our alliance with RegenLab is founded on our mutual belief in the importance of clinical evidence and the desire to help our customers better serve their patients.

PRP is a concentration of platelets in plasma from a patients own blood (autologous). The preparation kits from RegenLab allow for the easy, rapid and consistent preparation from a small volume of blood with an optimal platelet concentration and viability. Procedures are performed under ultrasound guidance to allow the practitioner to visualize the needle in real time and precisely place the injectate in the desired location. With ultrasound guidance, the accuracy of nearly every joint injection exceeds 90%.

Patients are seeking less invasive, results-oriented therapies for MSK and orthopedic injuries, says Eric Sumner, Executive Vice President Ultrasound Sales at Konica Minolta. Our partnership with RegenLab gives our customers a complete solution, from the highest quality ultrasound systems to excellent PRP and cell therapy products, so they can maximize the quality of care for their patients and get them back to being active again. We are excited to add RegenLabs biologic therapies to our comprehensive UGPro Solution.

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The single use PRP kits are designed to consistently prepare high-quality PRP and other cellular therapies that clinicians can safely and easily deliver in their practice. As a leading innovator for the preparation of PRP, safety and efficacy of our products is paramount, says Antoine Turzi, Founder and CEO of RegenLab. Our alliance with Konica Minolta Healthcare further advances this area of medicine by giving physicians the ability to guide the accurate delivery of cell therapy prepared with RegenLab products.

Ultrasound injections also have the advantage of giving real-time feedback, where the physician is not only able to observe the treatment being delivered, but also visualize surrounding structures. Konica Minoltas SONIMAGE HS1 Compact Ultrasound System delivers superior image quality along with Simple Needle Visualization (SNV) technology that improves needle visibility so that clinicians can confirm proper placement of biologics. To help address the growing need for ultrasound-guided procedures and education, Konica Minolta Healthcare launched the UGPro Solution in 2018.

Konica Minolta Healthcare and RegenLab USA are committed to innovation that truly makes a clinical difference.

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About Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas, Inc.

Konica Minolta Healthcare is a world-class provider and market leader in medical diagnostic imaging and healthcare information technology. With over 75 years of endless innovation, Konica Minolta is globally recognized as a leader providing cutting-edge technologies and comprehensive support aimed at providing real solutions to meet customer's needs and helping make better decisions sooner. Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas, Inc., headquartered in Wayne, NJ, is a unit of Konica Minolta, Inc. (TSE:4902). For more information on Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas, Inc., please visit http://www.konicaminolta.com/medicalusa.

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