Aging and exposure to environmental factors, such as sun and pollution, slow the turnover of new, healthy skin cells. Signs of aging and photodamage include lines and wrinkles, age spots, dryness, a loss of elasticity, hyperpigmentation, thinning skin, redness, rough skin, and a sallow complexion. The Accetta Insitute offers ways to fight this process.

The Obagi® rejuvenation system, the best-selling patented, prescription skin care system, works below the skin’s surface at the cellular level to stimulate new cell growth and reveal softer, smoother, younger looking skin. The powerful products can combat everything from acne to wrinkles in the comfort of your own home.

For those who would like to lay back and let the professionals do the work, consider the Skinmedica™ in-office vitalize peel. This affordable, effective, non-damaging peel can knock years off of your complexion in as little as one treatment. It corrects pigmentation abnormalities, hyperpigmentation, melasma, photodamage, and more to give you a luminous, smooth, even complexion.

The Vivité® skin care treatment uses GLX technology to deliver a combination of a glycolic compound and antioxidants deep into the skin all while exfoliating, moisturizing, and protecting the skin’s surface. Skin will feel fresh, soft, and rejuvenated. In addition to reducing fine lines and wrinkles, Vivité® also shields skin from further damage to reduce the signs of aging.

To learn more about The Accetta Institute of Cosmetic Surgery and its innovative approach to skin care, visit http://www.accettamd.com/additional-services/skin-care/.

How Cool Lipo Works

A doctor performing a procedure with the use of Cool Lipo uses two different sized tubes. The first is a small tube, which is used on areas of the body that tend to get a fatty build-up like the knees, neck, jowls and male breast areas. A larger tube is used for the stomach, arms, the inner and outer areas of the thighs and fat that accumulates on the back. The tubes work by liquefying the fat when it is gently moved over each particular area of the skin.

This is where traditional liposuction used to stop, and the result was that people often came out of it with sagging skin. Today, there is a second procedure used to tighten the skin after the fat liquefication process. The result is not only lost weight, but skin that has a tightened and healthy look.

What You Need to Know if You are Considering Cool Lipo

Cool Lipo is performed in your doctor’s office and you do not need to be put under general anesthesia. Because of this, the risk of the procedure is almost non-existent, and you can repeat it several times if you would like. A typical session lasts from 45 minutes to 2 hours, depending on how many areas of your body you want to have treated.

The recovery time for a Cool Lipo procedure is very minimal, and you can return to work the following day in most cases. You will need to wear a garment to protect the area where Cool Lipo was performed for anywhere from 24 hours to 2 weeks, depending on which body part was treated. Previous patients have reported almost no pain and very little bruising, so you should not need to take anything stronger than aspirin.

“‘Cellulite’ or ‘Cottage Cheese Thighs’” have been the plague of many women for years,” said Dr. August Accetta, of the Accetta Institute of Cosmetic Surgery in Huntington Beach. “For decades, lotions and potions, creams and even surgery have failed to remove cellulite. Most treatments have proven unsuccessful.” The fight against cellulite is a $12 million industry – from lotions to procedures.

According to Dr. Accetta, the “Cellulite Erase System” uses liposculpture followed breaking down the subdermal fibrous tissue bands or the “connective tissue” that creates that dimpling effect found in cellulite. Dr. Accetta says over 90% of cellulite is due to subdermal fibrous bands which “tug” under the skin, creating the dimpling on the surface of the skin.

Dr. Accetta disconnects the fibrous bands but just as important, he re-inserts small amounts of the patient’s own natural fat (taken from the liposculpture) under each band to prohibit any future reconnection to the tissue. The fat acts as a block between the clipped fibrous band and the tissue, negating future bouts of dimpling or cellulite.

In Dr. Accetta’s experience, Thermage, radiofrequency, creams, ointments, lotions, and even Endermologie has produced a “smoothing” out effect but most of the treatments have proven overall unsuccessful. Dr. Accetta says this eventual failure is due to the longstanding myth that cellulite is a difficult layer of fat, when in fact, the term cellulite refers to normal fat deposits interlaced with fibrous tissue bands that give cellulite the dimpled appearance.

Studies say 9 out of 10 women have cellulite and even some men report having cellulite due to genetic predisposition, hormonal changes and weight gain. Dr. Accetta says, “Our Cellulite Erase System has proven results and, because we are treating the ‘true’ cellulite, you won’t see a return of any dimpling. Patients can just say hello to smoother, tightened skin.”

Botox is utilized for erasing wrinkles around the eyebrows as well as other parts of the facial area. Botox intercepts nerve to muscle signals, causing a smoothing of skin wrinkles. The muscle tissue that receives the botox will become relaxed and wrinkle free. The most common areas that have been treated with it are wrinkles on the forehead, encircling the eye, and around the mouth. Any wrinkling as a result of UV rays or gravitational causes won’t be affected by Botox.

The procedure takes just a couple of minutes and the patient can stay awake and alert the whole time. A very thin needle injects the Botox into the targeted muscle with very little discomfort. You will see the maximum benefits in 3-7 days, and you shouldn’t drink alcohol for about a week after the procedure. Anti-inflammatory medicines should not be taken for about two weeks prior to the procedure to prevent skin bruising.

The benefits of your Botox treatment will be evident for about 4 to 6 months. When the muscles begin to resume normal behavior, you will see the wrinkling begin to occur again. A simple repeat treatment will remedy this, and over time, wrinkles will look less prominent since they are being conditioned to stay smooth and relaxed. A frequent, but very minor, side effect of treatment is temporary bruising. This is minimal and quickly resolves itself. A few folks have experienced eyelid drooping caused by the Botox moving away from the targeted area. This is rare and only lasts a few weeks. It can be prevented by not rubbing the target muscle for about twelve hrs after treatment.

If you are expecting a child, nursing or have any type of nerve condition, Botox is not recommended. A doctor consultation should always precede treatment. These treatments are not usually covered by your health insurance for wrinkle removal. Contact your insurance company to be sure of coverage.

Previously, women that desired to be more amply endowed in their breasts, only had the option of utilizing silicone or saline implants to achieve a larger cup size. Those days are long gone, and women’s options are better than ever in these modern times.

The horror stories of complications that often result from breast implants, whether they are saline, or silicone have been widespread since the procedure became available. Ruptures of the implants were common, and they also create an impediment during mammogram procedures which are necessary for breast cancer screenings.

Natural breast augmentation does not cause these problems, and there is nothing artificial about them. They look and feel real because they are 100 percent real and natural. The process is simple, and while you are under local anesthesia, your surgeon will gently suction fat from you fatty regions, and inject them into the breast area.

Stem cells are then injected into the area, which permits the body to supply adequate blood supplies to the cells. The integration of stem cells assists the fatty tissue in adjusting and accepting the transferred tissue and materials. Rejection is not a problem with this procedure, because all of the tissues and stem cells come from the recipient’s own body.

Natural breast augmentation is an excellent choice for women who want to increase their breast size by two cups or less. As opposed to breast inserts of silicone and saline, which require periodic replacement, natural breast enhancement procedures last a lifetime.

Wanting to have a tight, smooth stomach is a desire shared by many people. It is easy to feel self-conscious when the body is not as in shape as it could be, especially when warmer months arrive, or when with a partner. Eating healthy foods and exercise can only do so much to flatten a sagging waistline. Many decide for a permanent change through this quick and easy cosmetic operation.

Although tummy tucks are popular with either sex, women find much benefit after pregnancy. The typical routes of diet and exercise may help improve the look of the stomach, but it some cases it may not be enough, especially after multiple births. Pregnancy and weight gain can stretch the skin and muscles of the abdomen, making it harder for them to bounce back to their original condition. Such women can benefit from a tummy tuck procedure, regaining the tighter contours of the past.

Men and women that lost considerable weight may unfortunately find that the skin and tissues around the abdomen are not tight and firm as years ago. Hanging skin, fatty deposits that would be impossible to remove otherwise can be helped by abdominoplasty. A tummy tuck can improve these problems and help all concerned to achieve cosmetic and health goals.

Before undergoing a tummy tuck, one needs to be aware of potential risks involved in any surgical procedure. Discuss options with your physician to avoid potential complications and other health risks. Abdominoplasty is cosmetic, which means that while a tummy tuck may not be medically necessary, it can help improve personal appearance and self-esteem.

Learn more by visiting http://www.accettamd.com/abdominoplasty.html for helpful information and professionals that can work with you to meet your specific goals.

Obagi is a revitalizing skin care system that is designed to repair damaged skin cells and leave the skin with a vibrant and healthy glow. It is patented, prescription skin care system that patients use in the comfort of their very own home. It has been proven to effectively treat acne, wrinkles and uneven skin tone. In addition, since it promotes the growth of new skin cells, the texture of the skin will be smoother and have a more even texture overall. It is no wonder why Obagi is America’s #1 prescription skincare system.

Skinmedicaon the other hand is revitalizing chemical peel that is said to turn back time. It contains alpha-hydroxy acid, retinoic acid and beta-hydroxy acid, all of which are proven to repair the skin. This anti aging peel is proven to show noticeable results with just one treatment. Dramatic results however require the patient to receive several treatments of Skinmedica. While Skinmedica is only available through a physician, it is proven to be completely safe and affordable.

Lastly, Vivite!is a skincare product that contains GLX technology, a technology that contains a blend of antioxidants and glycolic compounds. Vivite! has many anti aging properties and helps the skin appear more youthful through exfoliation, hydration and protecting the skin from further damage. In clinical studies, users of Vivite! saw an significant improvement of their skin in just three weeks. Vivite! is an over the counter product that is available from health spas and fine skin care retailers.

Whether you are looking for to anti aging or wrinkle treatments, Obagi, Skinmedica or Vivite! are likely meet your skincare needs.

 Look at our photo gallery of Natural Breast Augmentation. All of our patients experience up to a 50% improvement in their cleavage due to the placement of the fat graft itself. That is, the ENTIRE breast gets larger! In most cases, implants can only cause projection of the breast. If the patient already has tight cleavage then this is not a problem, but, if their cleavage is wide then, it stays wide after the implant is placed.

Fat transfer to the breast is an amazing solution to this problem whereby fat is grafted towards the center of the breasts which dramatically improves the cleavage.

For more information call us at: (714) 374-4222

The procedure is exclusively performed by board certified plastic surgeons.

For those women who would like to “go as NATURAL as possible” for 2 or more cup size increase, we are the first in the U.S. to offer the  COMBINED IMPLANT PLUS FAT GRAFT procedure. With this procedure, the patient first receives one or more areas of liposuction followed by placement of the breast implants which is then followed by our Pure Graft fat transfer to the breast. With this pioneering approach patients are able to achieve the size they desire along with the natural feel of their own body fat which minimizes any sensation of the implant!