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Lasers Blasts away Fat – Possible treatments for Acne, Clogged Arteries and Cellulite Removal

Monday, December 7th, 2009

Laser technology may be used in the treatment of severe acne, atherosclerotic plaque, and cellulite.  Researchers from the Wellman Center for Photomedicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and the Department of Energy’s Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab) will present their results at the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) 26th Annual Meeting in Boston, Massachusetts.

The researchers studied the effects of lasers on both human and pig fat to find which laser would not damage the outer skin.  They used a Free-Electron Laser facility at Jefferson Lab of a wavelength of infrared laser light with a range of 800-2600 nanometers.  They narrowed in the laser selection by first testing different lasers on water.  The researchers narrowed in there laser wavelengths that worked best with fat.  These wavelengths are 915, 1210, and 1720 nm.

They exposed pieces of intact pig skin and fat tissue samples to the free-electron laser infrared light with the 1210 and 1720 nm wavelengths to see the results.  The goal was to target the fat without damaging the skin.  The 1210 nm wavelength heated the pig fat 1cm deeper than the 1720 nm.

Dr. Rox Anderson who is the lead author of this study and is also a practicing dermatologist at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) believes that the use of fat targeting laser will have multiple health benefits.

“The root cause of acne is a lipid-rich gland, the sebaceous gland, which sits a few millimeters below the surface of the skin,” Anderson said, “We want to be able to selectively target the sebaceous gland, and this research shows that if we can build lasers at this region of the spectrum, we may be able to do that.”

Dr. Anderson believes that the most beneficial laser treatment they will have is for the treatment of acne.  The lasers would be directed at the sebaceous glands.  Acne drugs containing isotretinoin, Accutane is the brand name, can have an adverse side effects causing severe birth defects for mothers that have used during pregnancy.  The FDA made it more difficult for patients to take the drug by passing two negative pregnancy tests and promising to use 2 different forms of contraception.  The women also need to take a pregnancy test each month taking the drug.

Other uses for the laser technology could be for treatment for the removal of plaque build up in the arteries.  By removing the fatty buildup it could reduce the amount of people that suffer from heart disease and stroke.

It would be very likely to see the laser treatment being used to melt cellulite which causes the skin to be textured and not smooth.  It would be some time to perfect this technology and the study at this time is only preliminary.

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What are cellulites?

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Cellulite develops in the body when fat is deposited immediately below the dermis and contained in fat chambers that can become swollen. As the fat cells grow in size, surrounding tissue becomes compressed and hardened, making blood circulation more difficult and trapping fluids. This causes reduced elasticity of the adipose tissue, producing an undesirable tension between the layers. The resulting depression of connective tissue anchor points creates the appearance of cellulite.

Cellulite Removal

Treatment of Cellulite
Mesotherapy is very successful in cellulite treatments and cellulite reduction. The medicines are injected directly to the areas being treated. Treatments are administered weekly and although variable, results are usually seen after the fourth treatment. After ten treatments, patients see a significant decrease in size, improved skin tone and decreased cellulite.

Cellulite Treatments

How does mesotherapy work?
The medications used in mesotherapy melt fat beneath the skin as well as shrink the fat cells. The fat cells are broken down by the body and excreted. In cellulite treatments, the medications destroy the connective tissue bands and melt the trapped fat, creating a smooth, dimple-free appearance and cellulite removal.

Cellulite Reduction

Techniques
Using a very tiny needle, the medicine is injected into the fat layer. The injections are painless and may be compared to a light pinch.

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Affordable Healthcare and Costa Rica!

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Happy with your health insurance? Its probably because you’re healthy and don’t really need it. But when you do get sick, you may discover your insurance doesn’t cover as much as what you thought.

Just when you have the least physical and emotional ability to cope, you find yourself dealing with a financial and bureaucratic nightmare of claims that are refused, and procedures and medications that are denied by an anonymous insurance administrator telling their doctor what they can and cannot prescribe.

Saying the U.S. has the best health care in the world doesn’t make it so.

The World Health Organization ranks the U.S. health-care system 37th, between Costa Rica and Slovenia, behind three South American countries and well behind the much-maligned UK and Canadian systems.

While it’s true we have some of the best technology, research and training for doctors and nurses, if Americans can’t access them, it doesn’t make much difference how great it is. French cuisine is arguably the best in the world, but try telling that to the starving 18th century French peasants who because of their hunger and other sufferings, started the French revolution.

While false fears run rampant about “pulling the plug on Grandma” and government funds for abortion, there seems to be little regard for people between the age of 0 and 65 who are dying, suffering or going bankrupt because they just can’t afford the health care they need.

In this, one of the wealthiest countries in the world, every child, every person, should have access to health care. No parent should have to wait until their child gets so sick that the emergency room is the only option. No one should have to divorce an ailing spouse in order to avoid bankruptcy or poverty. No one should die because they can’t afford to be treated. Access to affordable health care, like freedom and democracy, is a moral issue.

Many insurers and employers, meanwhile, are discovering Costa Rica for exceptional medical and dental care. For more information, please go to www.arrivacostarica.com

Costa Rican hospitals earn an intern… accreditation

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Many Costa Rican hospitals and clinics have received certification that puts them on par with U.S. medical centers, a move that national competitiveness authorities know will boost this country’s profile as a prime destination for medical tourism.

Following a six-month review process, the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Facilities (AAAASF) has certified several private surgical and ambulatory centers, such as UNIBE hospital, And top JCI accredited hospitals, or soon to be accredited, include CIMA Hospital, Hospital Clinica Biblica, and La Catolica Hospital.

“The international accreditation of health services allows us to position ourselves among countries such as the United States, where patients are looking for certified qualified,” said Dr. Jorge Cortés, president of the Council for the International Promotion of Costa Rican Medicine (PROMED).

The vast majority of Costa Rica’s medical tourists come from the United States, whose population in many cases lacks affordable health care. Many procedures here are as little as one-third the cost, or less.

Nearly 13 percent of the medical tourists who visit Costa Rica seek cosmetic surgery procedures, while another 35 percent come for dental work, according to a study by the Competitiveness Ministry. In the U.S., insurance companies are beginning to catch on, offering to chip in for travel packages to this Central American country. For more information, go to www.arrivacostarica.com

Savings up to 60% for Plastic Surgery and Dental!

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

As the new leader in plastic surgery and dental care, Costa Rica offers price breaks of more than $20,000 for common procedures. Travel costs for such procedures are very low, only $158 round trip from Miami for a 2 hour ride, For a complete overview of costs for everything from tummy tucks to face lifts, and dental implants and crowns, along with the very best doctors and dentists in Costa Rica, go to http://www.arrivacostarica.com

Plastic surgery at the lowest!

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

Costa Rica’s capital city, San Jose, has become a mecca for plastic surgery and dental patients. With experienced doctors performing affordable cosmetic surgeries, as well as dentists offering very low prices with amazing dental work, more people are discovering Costa Rica as the best place to refresh their look.

The low cost and state-of-the-art facilities are attracting thousands of medical travelers each year. Here is the main web site for plastic surgery and dental prices in Costa Rica - www.arrivacostarica.com

AMAZING LASER TREATMENT PRICES..

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

Joan Scott thought she was doing the right thing when she took her daughter Anita to a California dermatology clinic, to help clear up some skin problems. More than $10,000 later, she realized what a mistake she made. She could have had everything done for $600 in Costa Rica, and they have the very latest laser equipment and technology. Costa Rica is just two hours away from Miami and is the primary destination for laser procedures. The main web site is http://www.arrivacostarica.com/skin_specialists.htm

MEDICAL COST SAVING TRIP TO COSTA RICA

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

A family from Vienna, Virginia saved thousands of dollars when they went to Costa Rica for medical and dental care. Barbara and her daughter Angie had battled with obesity most of their lives. Both mother and daughter had developed symptoms like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and with Barbara, there was also the problem of knee pain because of her higher BMI.

Barbara says “ArrivaCostaRica.com” was the main source of information. We chose Costa Rica for weight loss surgery, because that looked the best to us. We saved about 60% on the cost of gastric bypass surgery in the US.

The Costa Rica hospital was excellent, clean and modern, and with all the up-to-date equipment you can imagine. The staff was very courteous, professional, and spoke English. If someone didn’t speak English, there would always be an interpreter around.

Eleven months later, Barbara and Angie are now enjoying the fruits of a successful bariatric surgery, with Barbara having lost 55 pounds and Angie 80. Their weight-related problems have improved drastically.

Angie’s dad accompanied them on their medical trip to Costa Rica. They stayed at the main surgery recovery inn, Las Cumbres Inn. While there, he decided to check out the dental clinic. Impressed by the level of cosmetic dentistry in Costa Rica, he got his dental bridges, dental crowns, and dental implants in Costa Rica at a huge discount. So, not did her dad save about 50% on the cost, but he also had them done in record time.

All in all, this family from Virginia is very satisfied with their cost-saving and high quality medical and dental trip to Costa Rica.

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LOWEST PRICE FOR SURGERY…

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

Costa Rica’s capital city, San Jose, has become a mecca for plastic surgery and dental patients. With experienced doctors performing affordable cosmetic surgeries, as well as dentists offering very low prices with amazing dental work, more people are discovering Costa Rica as the best place to refresh their look.

The low cost and state-of-the-art facilities are attracting thousands of medical travelers each year. Here is the main web site for plastic surgery and dental prices in Costa Rica  www.arrivacostarica.com

NEARLY FREE VACATION….

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

Brenda, who works as an airline stewardess, recalled, “When I found out how much work he needed, I went to the internet,”. Costa Rica came up immediately when I checked for the best price. “I checked out four clinics and hospitals in Costa Rica and found very positive comments everywhere”.

Before long, she and her husband were on their way to Central America on an adventure that was part vacation, part plastic surgery, and believe it or not- part dental.

They stayed at the famous Las Cumbres medical spa and recovery retreat, and settled on an excellent plastic surgeon and dentist in San Jose, which is located in the middle of Costa Rica and is the center for medical and dental procedures.

“It was first class all the way,” Brenda said, with Las Cumbres providing transportation to and from the airport, and to and from all appointments. “I came back looking terrific and I saved many thousands of dollars. It was a dream come true. For the top doctors and dentists in Costa Rica, www.arrivacostarica.com . For Las Cumbres Inn, www.surgery-retreat.com