If you’ve been thinking about having laser rejuvenation on your face and/or neck, this is the time to do it! We are offering Co2 Laser Skin Resurfacing with PRP Treatment for $1500 (Reg. $4000), or just the C02 Laser Resurfacing Treatment for $1000 (Reg. $3000).  This special offer is available January 27, 30, and 31 ONLY!

Rejuvalife operates on the principle that radiant inner health is essential for outer beauty. Lifestyle, diet, nutrition, fitness, mental health, and stress management are crucial elements contributing to overall external looks. Even if someone has perfect bone structure and attractive facial features, if they have low energy, poor diet, are stressed out and sleep deprived, then these factors will show on their face, and their overall beauty with be diminished. Patients ask all the time what vitamins, nutrients, and minerals are best for their bodies. More recently, I have been getting a lot of questions about what can be taken to improve skin and therefore overall beauty. The answer is that many of the same vitamins and minerals that are good for our bodies are also good for our skin, when used as a supplement and when applied topically. I wanted to give an overview of how vitamins you take for your body can also improve your skin and overall beauty.

Vitamin C and E

Vitamin C and E are essential for protecting the skin from sun damage and repairing damaged skin. People who take Vitamins C and E regularly on a long term basis show reduced rate of sunburn caused by UVB radiation. Topical Vitamin C and E are recommended for protection from immediate sun exposure, and taking them as supplements has been shown to reduce sun damage, wrinkles, and improve skin texture. Vitamin C and E reduce damage from free radicals, which break down collagen and elastin and lead to wrinkles and other signs of aging.

Vitamin A

Unless your Vitamin A levels are low, adding addition Vitamin A probably won’t make much of a difference on your skin. However, if these levels drop even slightly below normal, it can result in skin problems, including a dry, flaky complexion. Vitamin A is essential for skin maintenance and repair, and without sufficient levels, your skin will suffer. Topical Vitamin A has been shown to reduce wrinkles, control acne, and improve symptoms of psoriasis.

Biotin

Biotin is a B-Vitamin responsible for the formation of skin, nail and hair cells. Even a slight deficiency can lead to dry, itchy, or scaly skin.

Niacin

Niacin, another B-Vitamin, when applied topically helps the skin to retain moisture, which gives the appearance of more voluminous, healthy skin and a youthful appearance. Niacin is also an anti-inflammatory which can reduce skin swelling and irritation.

Vitamin K

Vitamin K probably will not make much of a difference to your skin when taken as a supplement, however, topical Vitamin K has been shown to be effective in reducing dark circles under the eyes.

Selenium

An increasing amount of research suggests that Selenium plays a key role in Skin Cancer prevention. A study showed that Skin Cancer patients who took Selenium regularly had 37% fewer malignancies, 50% reduced risk of death from skin cancer, and a 17% decrease in overall mortality. Selenium in supplement and topical form has sunburn fighting properties as well.

Copper

Copper plays a role in the development of elastin, the fibers responsible for supporting skin structure. Most people do not have deficiencies, so supplements are generally not recommended and may have harmful effects. However, applied topically, copper can be very beneficial. They have been shown to firm skin and elasticity, and provide quick improvements in skin smoothness, clarity, fine lines, wrinkling, and sun damage.

Zinc

Most of us are familiar with using Zinc Oxide on our noses for sun damage. What most people don’t know is that Zinc is also crucial in regulating acne. Sometimes, acne itself may be a symptom of a Zinc deficiency. When taken as a supplement or used topically, Zinc reduces oil production, and can help reduce formation of acne lesions and help repair existing ones.

Essential Fatty Acids

Essential Fatty Acids, such as the Omega-3s found in fish and flax, have a powerful affect on the skin. Essential Fatty Acids are largely responsible for the skin’s natural oil barrier. If levels are low, the skin produces a problematic form of oil, which can lead to problems like dry skin, inflammation, and white heads and black heads. Learn more about Omega-3 Fatty Acids in another edition of Dr. Berger’s Blog.

Hyaluronic Acid

The same substance used in dermal fillers such as Juvéderm, Perlane, and Restylane may have benefits when used topically. In your body, hyaluronic acid serves to lubricate joints. In the skin, hyaluronic acid acts as a sort of glue, holding skin cells together, which keeps skin tighter and smoother. Hyaluronic acid has the ability to hold 1,000 times its weight in water, which aids in moisture retention in the skin. Some research indicates the hyaluronic acid might be beneficial for the skin as a supplement, although more research is needed.

Take Care of your Skin

Rejuvalife is here to support your overall health, inside and out, and we take skin very seriously. In addition to our Skin Rejuvenation treatments, such as Chemical Peels, Microdermabrasion, Therapeutic Facials, as well as Botox and Dermal Fillers, we also offer a complete line of the highest quality Nutritional Supplements and Skincare Products. We can also work with you to develop a diet and nutrition plan to promote healthy levels of these vitamins and minerals and overall well-being. We recognize that good skin is an essential part of beauty, and are here to help you achieve the smooth, youthful, glowing complexion you have always wanted.

Dr. Berger discusses the use and benefits of fat-derived stem cells in fat transfer procedures, and the future implications of stem cells for cosmetic and anti-aging medicine.

Liposuction has quickly become one of the most common procedures for fat removal and body sculpting, but the typical costs can make it too expensive for most to consider as a reasonable option. According the the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, the national average surgeon fee for liposuction in 2010 averaged $2,884. As you can see from the following chart from liposuction.com, the costs of traditional liposuction can be astronomical, even on the lower end of the price range.

A large part of the cost associated with traditional liposuction comes from the use of general anesthesia and the use of surgery. There can be additional costs for the use of surgical suites, supplies, testing, medication, and post-procedure treatments.

By cutting out the use of surgery and general anesthesia, Rejuvalife is able to offer the most affordable prices for our Advanced Liposuction procedures, including Liposculpture, Smartlipo™ and BodyJet™.  No matter what area on your body you choose, you will pay as little as $995 per area with our special deals.  With financing options available, patients can pay as little as $95 per month for their procedure.

The price isn’t the only difference between advanced and traditional liposuction. Our advanced, minimally-invasive, non-surgical procedures use only local anesthetic, and produce incredible results that are visible nearly instantly, without the risks, discomfort, or downtime associated with traditional liposuction and general anesthesia. There are no stitches, no unsightly scars, less bruising, and less swelling. Patients walk in and walk out just before and immediately after their procedures, and can resume their normal routine as soon as the next day.

If you would like to learn more about your advanced liposuction options, please visit our website or call (310)276-4494.

Move over ladies! Women aren’t the only one’s rushing to the doctor’s office for cosmetic procedures anymore. The number of men seeking cosmetic treatments has skyrocketed over the past decade. Specifically, there has been a steady increase in minimally invasive cosmetic procedures, such as botox and filler injections, with a 45% increase in overall procedures. In contrast, the percentage of men seeking more invasive surgical procedures such as Rhinoplasty has actually decreased, dropping 48% between 2000 and 2010.

And what’s topping the list? If you guessed Botox, you’d be right. In 2010, 336,834 men made their way to a doctor’s office for their injections. Still, men are only accountable for a mere 6% of all procedures, with women having a total of 5,379,360 procedures in 2010, but the number of Botox injections for males has increased 258% since 2000, prompting the media to coin the term “Boytox.” In addition to wrinkle removal, men are also seeking Botox injections to reduce excessive sweating, contributing to some of these numbers.

What other procedures made the top 5? In 2010, 164,536 men had Laser Hair Removal procedures as part of their “manscaping” regiments, and 158,268 got Microdermabrasion. In fact, men account for nearly 1/5 of patients for each of these procedures. 78,472 received Soft Tissue Fillers, including Radiesse, Juvederm, Sculptra, and Artefill, as well as Fat Transfers. Lastly, 90,297 men received Chemical Peels. All of these procedures showed a dramatic increase since 2000, with the exception of Chemical Peels, although their popularity of has resurged sharply in the past few years as newer methods have been introduced.

The rise in cosmetic procedures among men can be attributed to several factors. The overall landscape of public opinion has changed dramatically in recent years, with the media emphasizing a youthful appearance for men as well as women. Just like the women who seek procedures, male patients want their outward appearance to reflect their inner youthfulness and health. The image of a more polished man, who is concerned about their health and appearance, has become more accepted. The “metrosexual” craze of a few years ago comes to mind. In addition, women are also much more likely to discuss their procedures today than in years past. There isn’t a stigma about cosmetic procedures anymore in the way there used to be, and this trend seems to be carrying over to men. I believe that as the number of men seeking procedures continues to rise, any stigma of cosmetic enhancement seeming “unmasculine” or solely the domain of women will continue to diminish.

There are other strong factors underlying the rise in procedures for men. Due to the aging of the baby-boomer generation and the economic recession, there is more pressure for older men to compete with a younger generation for jobs and romance. With fewer jobs available and more competition, many men seek cosmetic enhancement to give them an edge in landing a job, or keeping the one they have, in the face of a workforce becoming increasingly dominated by younger workers.

Men want to look youthful and attractive just as women do, and like women, men who undergo procedures may experience a boost in their self-esteem and confidence levels. This can empower them to pursue romantic and career opportunities they may not have before.

Think twice about going under the knife! A recent report by the US Food and Drug Administration warned women with silicone breast implants that they most likely will not last forever, and may need to be removed or replaced within a decade of implantation. The study reported that about 20 percent of women with silicone implants for breast augmentation will develop problems that require removal. In addition, about half of breast cancer patients who had implants for reconstruction will develop problems requiring removal. Problems that can develop include hardening, rupturing, asymmetry, wrinkling, scarring, pain and infections, any of which can require additional surgery to fix. Research has shown similar risk associated with the alternative saline implants, which about half of implant patients choose over silicone.

Most breasts with silicone gel implants will become harder over time, a condition known as capsular contracture. Just as the tissue around a splinter gets harder, the body’s natural response to foreign objects is to encapsulate it until it is removed. If left untreated, capsular contracture in the breast can result in pain and disfigurement.

The most serious risk of silicone implants is the risk of rupturing. Edward Melmed, a surgeon who has performed thousands of silicone implant procedures, commented on the risks in a recent LA Times article. “In the last 14 years, I have removed implants from almost 1,000 women. I have found roughly 50% of their implants have ruptured within 10 years, and more than 70% have ruptured within 15 years. We are still not sure of all the places where the micro-droplets of silicone end up, though I have found it in lymph nodes.”

Another danger to implant patients is an increase in risk of developing an extremely rare type of lymphoma in the breast, called anaplastic large-cell lymphoma. The cancer normally occurs in only 3 in 100 million women, but the FDA has identified 60 cases in 10 million implant patients. Although the overall risk of developing the cancer is incredibly small, the dramatic increase in incidence among implant patients raises some major red flags.

With a growing body of information about the dangers of silicone implants, women need to strongly consider if the aesthetic benefits are really worth the risk. Recently, a new (and much less expensive) option has emerged for women seeking breast augmentation who don’t want to go under the knife, or deal with all the long term risks associated with silicone or saline implants. Natural Breast Augmentation involves harvesting the body’s own fat cells, which are then injected into the breast to increase volume. Because the procedure uses the body’s own material, there is no risk of capsular contracture that occurs with foreign implants. This procedure can be enhanced with use of the body’s own stem cells. Stem cells help to grow new blood vessels to nourish the fat, release natural anti-inflammatory agents to aid healing, and generate growth factors to tighten and rejuvenate breast skin. Natural Breast Augmentation is gaining attention as an effective way to increase breast size up to two cups, while minimizing risk, discomfort and downtime. Click here if you would like to learn more information about Natural Breast Augmentation.

Although still in its early phases, stem cell research is producing some of the most promising advances in modern medicine, and the potential it may have for disease treatment in the future is simply astonishing. Research indicates that stem cells may be integral in treating a wide variety of diseases and medical conditions, including stroke, brain injuries, learning defects, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, spinal cord injuries, arthritis, baldness, blindness and deafness, myocardial infarction, muscular dystrophy, diabetes, and several types of cancer.

A new breakthrough in understanding how stem cells differentiate may be one of the most significant contributions toward advancing this field in years. Scientists believed that stem cell differentiation was controlled by multiple, highly specific and complex chemical systems, each capable of producing only a limited variety of cells. The results of a new study say otherwise.  A research team from the Genome Institute of Singapore, in collaboration with the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore, discovered that the type of cell that a stem cell will eventually turn into is actually controlled by a single communication system. Using this system, called the Nodal/Activin pathway, scientists will be able to control the eventual type of tissue the stem cells will develop into, simply by adjusting the cell’s chemical environment.

Prior to this discovery, controlling stem cell differentiation often involved direct genetic modification of the cell, which came with a significant risk of the cell becoming cancerous. The new method will eliminate this risk, marking a major victory in advancing research in this field.

Dr. Kian Leong Lee, who led the study, says this finding “paves the way for advanced studies in cell regeneration and tissue repair, which could ultimately lead to its use in personalized medicine, where stem cells from the same patient could be manipulated to make other types of cells that are genetically matched to the donor.”

In addition to its potential applications for disease treatments, stem cells are now being recognized for their benefits in aiding cosmetic procedures. At Rejuvalife Vitality Institute, Dr. Berger uses a patient’s own fat-derived stem cells in fat transfer procedures to promote the viability and longevity of fat grafts. Since this process uses the body’s own materials, it also completely eliminates the risk of allergic reaction. Click here to learn more about how Rejuvalife uses a patient’s own cells to perform these remarkable procedures.

Dr. Andre Berger and Rejuvalife Vitality Institute

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Women everywhere are looking for ways to augment their breasts, but many are put off by the invasive procedures of traditional cosmetic surgeries. Rejuvalife Institute in Beverly Hills, California offers alternative ways to shape, lift, and sculpt your breasts without any unnatural implants. With new, natural ways to achieve the look you want,without invasive surgery, more and more women are seeking out Dr. Berger and  Rejuvalife Vitality Institute every year!

Invasive, Surgical Methods Of Breast Augmentation Are A Thing Of The Past. Rejuvalife Now Offers A Natural Breast Augmentation Procedure That Produces Incredible Results. 

The hottest development now is a safe and new innovative procedure referred to as Natural Breast Augmentation or Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation because it harvest’s one’s own fat and relocates that fat to the breast.

Dr. Berger is respected as a teacher and trainer. Physicians and surgeons, from around the world, travel to Beverly Hills to master his life-changing techniques/procedures while sitting under his tutelage. The makers of world-class technologies such as Eclipse, maker of today’s popular BodyJet and MKI, inventor of the world-famous Silhouette Lift (for face and buttocks) call upon Dr. Berger to teach the procedures, techniques and efficient technology usage to other physicians.  Dr. Berger has earned and attained a place of eminence…he is a global luminary. For more information on this procedure of if you’d like to schedule a consultation please call 310 276-4494.

Women everywhere are looking for ways to augement their breasts (whether it be to increase or decrease them in size, or to lift and reshape them), but many are put off by the invasive procedures of traditional cosmetic surgeries.  Dr. Andre Berger of Rejuvalife Vitality Institute in Beverly Hills is coming to Blog Talk Radio on Tueday, May 3rd at 5:00 PM PST to discuss the alternative ways to shape, lift, and sculpt your breasts without the unnatural implants.  Dr. Berger will explain the benefits to this new natural breast augmentation, who it is best suited for and what the procedure entails.

Dr. Berger is here to answer YOUR questions and will be accepting callers from 5:00 – 5:25 PM. The call in number is (619) 768-7244.  Mark your calendars and don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn a little something new!