Rejuvalife Vitality Institute
Beverly Hills CA

January Specials Help You Put Your Best Face Forward in the New Year

You’ve got your list of resolutions, now how about putting a fresh face forward for the New Year? If you have sun-damage, rosacea, age spots, premature wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, broken spider veins, or acne, Rejuvalife’s most popular medical cosmetic treatments are on sale now to help you achieve a smooth and rejuvenated face.

Botox, and the safe alternative Xeomin, are on sale for two days only, January 24 and 25. Call now to book for either of those days. You’ll see an immediate freshening of the face, especially in the softening of crow’s feet, bunny lines, and frown lines. If you’re working hard to get the rest of your body in shape, you’ll definitely want your face to reflect your hard work. The IPL Photofacial uses the patented Florescent Pulsed Light system, which penetrates deep below the skin’s surface to help start the production of new collagen and other connective tissues.  Add in a Latisse treatment, for semi-permanent longer lashes that will dramatically increase the glamour factor and compliment your skin treatments beautifully. Call our office today to schedule your appointment and for more details! 310.276.4494

• STEM CELL LIFT $200 OFF
• JUVEDERM ULTRAPLUS $595
  Reg.$695
• SKIN TIGHTENING LASER $350 – face
  Reg. $750
• IPL PHOTOFACIAL $175 – face
  Reg. $350
• RESTYLANE 1.0
  $495/syringe
  Reg. $595/syringe
• SCULPTRA
  $800/vial
  Reg. $1000/vial
• LATISSE Lash Growth
  $89
  Reg. $129
• ENDERMOLOGIE
  $79
  Reg. $100
• 7e Inch Loss Reduction
  $79
  Reg. $150

BOTOX MADNESS (January 24 & 25 Only)
Botox $8.50/unit
Xeomin $7.50/unit

It’s a New Year—Will it Also Be a New You?

It’s a New Year—Will it Also Be a New You?

Welcome to 2012! What will you do this year to make yourself healthy and beautiful inside and out?

Resolutions are notoriously difficult to make and keep. This year make a resolution you’ll never regret – resolve to achieve and maintain self-confidence through keeping good health and beauty routines. Feelings about ourselves determine how we perceive our lives, and in turn, determine how others see us. Caring for yourself properly, from the outside in, and from the inside out, can make huge changes in your overall well-being. This year resolve to increase your self-confidence by taking care of YOU. You’re worth it.

Don’t go through 2012 feeling less than your best! We are experts, and we’re eager to help you take a holistic approach to your well-being. We believe in a multifaceted approach that includes looking at a person’s mind, body, and spirit for areas of improvement. You can also make small changes every day in your current habits to get going. This includes getting better quality sleep, exercising more, and making changes in your diet to kick start weight loss. When you’ve given attention to the inside, you’re ready to get started on the outside. Rejuvalife can help you with both. We’re proud to offer a variety of services to help you meet your goals, whether they be stress managment, weight loss, facial rejuvenation, or non-surgical body contouring, the experts at Rejuvalife are ready to help.

What’s New at Rejuvalife for 2012

Natural Breast Augmentation + BodyJet™ Liposuction
Getting the breast shape you desire without invasive surgery or using saline or silicone implants is now a viable option. Natural Breast Augmentation uses your own fat cells to create natural looking breasts with increased volume. The process is two-fold. Using a gentle saline solution, fat cells are harvested from the thighs, hips, or abdomen then used to sculpt breasts. You’ll be able to go up one to two cup sizes! Call our office for more details on this exciting new procedure, 310.276.4494.

Xeomin®
We are proud to announce the addition of FDA approved Xeomin®, a new additive-free formulation of Botulinum Toxin Type A, the same active ingredient found in Botox® and Dysport®.  As an elite office, Rejuvalife is offering special introductory pricing for Xeomin at $7.50 per unit all through the month of January. Cost-effective and FDA-approved, Xeomin® is a natural and equally effective BOTOX® alternative.

Stay in the Know
Follow Rejuvalife on Facebook and Twitter for the latest updates and tips on health and beauty topics and the Youtube channel for in-depth answers to your health questions by Dr. Berger.

Join Dr. Berger on his BlogTalk Radio show for instant answers to your questions. The next radio show is January 24 at 4:30pm and the theme is Low Testosterone Levels. Call the Rejuvalife office at 310.276.4494 to reserve your spot on the show to get answers.

All of us at Rejuvalife would like to wish you a happy and healthy New Year!

The A,B,C’s (and E’s and K’s) of Vitamins for Skincare

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 Goes Down Under, as Featured Speaker at A5M Conference in Melbourne

Dr. Berger recently returned from his trip to Australia, where he was invited to be a featured speaker at the Australasian Academy of Anti-Ageing Medicine (A5M) Annual Conference in Melbourne. This year’s conference on Age Management focused on the theme of Preventative Medicine, Integrative Medicine, and Balanced Patient Care. Dr. Berger was welcomed as a leading authority on Anti-Aging and Aesthetic Medicine, and his presentations provided valuable wisdom to the medical community attending the conference on a diverse and expansive body of information. In addition, Allergan, the makers of Botox, sponsored Dr. Berger’s workshop called “Juvederm and the Perfect Lip.” Below we have provided the abstracts for Dr. Berger’s presentations.

Facial Sculpting – Beyond Traditional Thinking

The traditional use of neurotoxins and aesthetic medicine has been primarily focused on addressing individual and compartmentalized concerns related to dynamic muscle contractions such as crown lines, crow’s feet, and forehead lines.  Advanced usage of neurotoxins takes a more holistic approach to facial appearance; looking at the face as a whole to achieve a more global aesthetic improvement. This can be achieved either as a standalone treatment or in conjunction with other aesthetic modalities such as volumising fillers, collagen stimulators, resurfacing and skin tightening lasers.  When used in this fashion a more natural appearing desirable aesthetic outcome can be achieved on a consistent basis.
This presentation will review the use of botulinum toxin as a facial sculpting tool and how it can be used in conjunction with other modalities to achieve natural global rejuvenation.

Juvéderm and the Perfect Lip

The lip is the most important aesthetic feature of the lower face.  Optimum aesthetic appearance requires a lip that is aesthetically balanced to the rest of the face and that has ideal volume, shape and proportionality.  Hyaluronic acid fillers are ideal for achieving the perfect lip correction on a consistent basis.  This presentation will review the use of Juvéderm and Juvéderm Ultra Plus and Hyaluronic injectables for the achievement of the perfect lip augmentation.

The Clinical Aesthetic Application of Anti-ageing Medicine

Beauty is indeed beyond skin deep!  Underlying internal processes significantly influence the development and profession of individual aesthetic decline as well as the duration of benefit from cosmetic surgical and medical interventions.  Optimal cosmetic appearance is very positively influenced by more optimal lifestyles and more youthful hormonal homeostasis.  Cosmetic surgeons will benefit from recognizing specific aesthetic physical signs of hormonal decline, deficiency and disequilibrium.  Once they are recognized they can be corrected in conjunction with cosmetic medical and surgical procedures, in order to achieve superior and longer lasting outcomes.
This presentation will review the more common clinical physical signs of aesthetic decline that are associated with specific hormonal deficiencies and how relate these findings to specific corrective treatments.
Learn how to recognize specific aesthetic physical signs of hormonal decline, deficiency and disequilibrium that can be corrected in conjunction with cosmetic medical and surgical procedures, in order to achieve superior and longer lasting outcomes.

Setting up Complete Anti-ageing Practice 

The complete anti-ageing practice should focus on both the inside and outside to provide comprehensive anti-ageing care, addressing how people feel and look.  Optimum outcomes are achieved by providing patients with state of the art operations, while addressing both anti-ageing and cosmetic needs.  Practices organized and equipped to address these needs will thrive.
This presentation will summarize the components of setting up a comprehensive anti-ageing and cosmetic medical practice and will discuss the key factors that lead to success.  The evolution of anti-ageing and cosmetic medicine naturally leads to combining them in a comprehensive way to create the anti-ageing and cosmetic medicine practice of today and the future.

The Age of “Boytox” – Male Cosmetic Procedures on the Rise

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.

From Vanishing Lines To Treating Chronic Migraines

Botox does more than keep you looking younger, new developments have Botox treating those awful migraine headaches.  What makes it the magic healer?

Botox is a safe and effective treatment for the temporary reduction of moderate to severe facial lines, as well as for excessive sweating disorders, muscle contraction, and migraine headaches. A natural purified protein, FDA-approved Botox Cosmetic is the most common medical cosmetic treatment, with more than four million treatments performed per year. It is most often used to treat dynamic wrinkles. Dr. Berger uses BOTOX to lift and shape the brow, and to soften or eliminate lines on the forehead, “crow’s feet”, frown lines, sad lines, lines under the eyes, bunny lines, dimpled chins, neck bands and necklace lines, drooping noses, bulging jaw muscles, and fine lines around the lips.

Botox has been used since 1989 to treat a variety of medical conditions, including abnormal head position and neck pain; eye-muscle problems and spasm of the eyelids; and stiffness in elbow, wrist and finger muscles in adults with upper limb spasticity.  Then last October the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Botox for use in treating migraines.  

Dr. Jeffrey Royce who treats patients with migraine headaches at his practice in Rockford, IL says “This would be for patients who experience 15 or more headaches per month and who have tried other preventive therapies, but either the therapies didn’t work or the patient couldn’t tolerate the other therapies.”

So how does Botox stop a migraine?  According to Dr. Royce, an early theory about why Botox works as a treatment for chronic migraines was that it acted to block acetylcholine, a substance that causes muscles to become overactive and tense up, “but it may block CGRP (Calcitonin gene-related peptide). We know that, after an acute migraine attack, CGRP levels are very high in the (central nervous) system,” said Royce.

The procedure takes about 15 minutes, and lasts for about 12 weeks. Like most things, this treatment requires a little maintenance, but I’m sure most migraine sufferers would agree that it’s worth the effort.

Dysport Vs Botox

Dysport is a newly approved cosmetic procedure that can be used to treat and relax wrinkles in the forehead and around the mouth. Dysport is a new alternative to Botox, which is an incredibly popular procedure used by many.

Both procedures involve the use of a form of the toxin which causes botulism to temporarily paralyze the muscles, thus minimizing or eliminating unwanted lines and wrinkles. Dysport is not as thick as Botox, allowing it to spread more easily over an area. This is often preferred in light muscled areas such as those near the eyes, specifically when treating Crow’s Feet. Similarly, many specialists prefer to use Botox when treating areas with thick muscles, such as the lines between the eyebrows.

While both Dysport and Botox are temporary procedures, studies suggest that Dysport results can last up to 6 months, while Botox treatments must be repeated after about 3 months. Also, Dysport injections can show results in about 1 to 3 days, while Botox injections normally take 5 to 15 days before any improvement can be seen.

Side effects of Dysport are very similar to Botox. Numbness, bruising, swelling, or a feeling of burning may be felt in and around the injection site. Simply placing ice before and after the procedure in the treated area can alleviate any of these issues. Some studies suggest that Dysport may be more likely to form antibodies. The body forms antibodies in response to a foreign substance inside of the body. If this happens with Dysport, the botulism will be neutralized and may not work as well. While this may happen in some cases, antibodies have been known to form for Botox as well. Many current Botox patients switch to Dysport once Botox stops working for them.

In terms of cost, Dysport and Botox are quite similar. Initially, Dysport appears to cost about a third of what Botox costs. However, the potency of the injections is approximately a third of the potency of a Botox injection, meaning you will need 3 times the injections to achieve the desired result. Hence, the prices are very similar. In either case, many specialists are willing to set up a payment plan for most procedures.

While both Dysport and Botox are similar chemically and cost-wise, Dysport is a better choice due to the longevity and quickness of its results. Even though Botox has been around much longer, hundreds of clinical trials have proven Dysport’s success and dozens more have proven its safety.

Permanently Erase Wrinkles Within 20 Minutes

For those of you looking for a long-lasting wrinkle cure, we recommend you check out Artefill, the first and only FDA approved non-resorbable wrinkle filler that provides wrinkle correction up to five years. And just because the results last longer than more traditional fillers and injectables, doesn’t mean the procedure is more involved. You can be wrinkle free within a 20 minute office visit.

Among the many advantages of Artefill:

• Results are seen immediately with NO downtime

• Unique collagen microspheres provide a smoother suspension

• Thousands have been treated with no reported side effects and

• Artefill has consistently achieved the highest level of patient satisfaction as a long term injectable filler for wrinkle correction.

Interested? Of course you are! Keep reading for more info on Artefill and to find out if it’s right for you.

Friday Industry Links Roundup

It’s Friday and the weekend’s hot and sunny forecast feels like we are about to experience a fair extension of the summer. Now that our website has relaunched with a brand new look and feel, I am going to start using this blog more frequently and circulate, everyday, several interesting links on my radar. Expect also new exclusive articles about anti-aging, cosmetic procedures, trend reports in fitness & nutrition and medical weight loss – as well as great Web promotions.

And of course, if you have any question or topic you would like me to blog about, leave a comment at the end of this post and I will make sure to do so promptly!

Vain… who, me? – BBC UK

More job seekers opting for cosmetic procedures – CBS Chicago

Recession no barrier to cosmetic procedures - Paging Dr. Gupta

End of an era for collagen? – Advance Web

Cosmetic Stem Cell Cures Questioned - ABC News

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