September 2009 Cosmetic Surgery Newsletter

Vincent D. Lepore, MD	Daryl K. Hoffman, MD	Botox Benefits Card

Every patient walks through our doors with a wish—a wish to look better, which they know deep inside will make them feel better about themselves which makes them feel more confident. Whether that wish is for fuller breasts, a flatter tummy, the face they lost in their 40s, or just better looking skin, we'd like you to think for a moment about your own lifetime of "wishes" for your appearance. We all have them, but the years sneak up on us, and the "wishes" often remain just that—"wishes".

With summer over, the fall season will have you busier than ever. You get up at the crack of dawn, hustle the kids off to school, work a fulfilling, but exhausting day, run errands, get some shopping done, try to find time to work out, cook, clean, pay bills, help with homework, and eventually have 30 minutes to sit with a book or watch TV—maybe. While the beauty experts claim that 40 is the new 30, it appears nobody told our bodies that. The crow's feet have settled in, the breasts have settled down, and brown spots are appearing in the worst possible places. Well, after years of childbearing, sunbathing, dieting, overindulging, sucking it in, padding your bra, dieting again, and taking care of everybody else, maybe this fall is the time to do something for yourself! Unwrap a new you this season in time for the holidays. We can help make those "wishes" come true, because we think you deserve it!

Fixing Summer's Skin Damage
We've all heard it before- the majority of facial aging is caused by sun exposure. If you've caught a few rays too many, leaving your skin rough and tough, it's time to renew your skin and repair the damage. Our selection of skin products will let you get back that glow and promote your health. Your skin is your first line of defense, you know! Come in for a consultation. It is possible to have "beautiful skin for a lifetime".

What do you know about Liposuction?
If you've been living with love handles, thunder thighs, back fat, or a little "pouch" of fat around your tummy or bottom that won't go away no matter how much exercise you do, you might consider a little "lipo". We are one of a select few practices in California offering SmartLipo. SmartLipo uses laser technology to melt and liquefy the fat inside fat cells. It also smoothes and tightens the skin afterwards–something traditional liposuction doesn't do.

Gravity affects your entire body, as does aging. If you're drooping in places that discourage you, call us for a complimentary consultation with either Dr. Lepore or Dr. Hoffman. Breast augmentation, tummy tucks, face lifts and other beautifying procedures will have you feeling like your younger self again, which always adds to one's self-confidence.

VIVITE FIRMING LOTION AND LIP PLUMPER
Are you wishing for plumper lips and less plump thighs? You're wishing for Vivite's two new products: Vivite Firming Lotion is created to smooth the surface of your skin to help eliminate the look of cellulite.

DYSPORT
Dysport, enjoyed by beauty-conscious men and women for years in Europe, is now available in the US. Acts faster and lasts longer than Botox, Dysport can be used if you are resistant to Botox or prefer a faster alternative.

FRAXEL
Featured on the "The Today Show" with Kathie Lee, the Fraxel laser is a safe, non-invasive laser treatment that removes years from your face, neck, décolleté and hands. It's recommended for sun damage, age spots, fine lines and wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. Call today to schedule your treatment!

ZERONA FAT MELTING SYSTEM
Featured on "The Doctors' Show" this past April, the Zerona laser will painlessly melt away fat without bruising, scarring or downtime! It can be used anywhere on your body: flatten your tummy and diminish your love handles; get rid of back fat, fat under your upper arms and thigh fat! Call today to look your best this summer!