Over the Counter Anti-aging Products and a Vampire Facelift – Dr. Motykie Featured on the Marie Show

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Dr. Gary Motykie, a board certified Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon, talked on this subject on the Marie Show!

Each individual is born with a skin type that is marked by unique genetic characteristics. In most cases, the skin is naturally healthy and youthful. However, the way an individual looks after his or her skin can make a key difference to the skin’s current condition. Skin cleansing is one of the most primary aspects of good health and well-being because skin is the largest and the most exposed part of the body.

It is important to cleanse the skin thoroughly every day. Skin care products are more effective when the skin is exfoliated for better absorption. Exfoliation may be achieved mechanically by massaging the skin gently and also naturally through enzymes that eat away the old skin cells in the outer skin layer.

A large variety of skin care products is available in the market. Some of these products can cost several hundred dollars, while some others may even cost thousands of dollars. If an individual is aware of the right ingredients that the skin needs, it is possible to achieve the same results by choosing less expensive products which contain the required ingredients.

Important Skin Care Ingredients

When buying a suitable skin care product, people should look for the following ingredients:

DMAE

Many skin care products contain this ingredient because it is known to have a significant effect on the signs of aging. DMAE provides protection against skill cell damage that may occur due to sun exposure and environmental hazards. This ingredient stimulates the production of collagen in the skin, and has a tendency to make the skin firmer on contact. The Best of Perricone, costing around $95 is one of the products with DMAE.

Hyaluronic Acid

Hyaluronic acid is recognized as a vital promoter of natural collagen, antioxidant, and a moisturizer. This ingredient is also a key part of cosmetic fillers such as Restylane and Juvederm. Several anti-wrinkle lotions and creams also contain hyaluronic acid. Products such as Peter Thomas Roth Viz-1000 at $65 and Fresh Rose Hyrdrating Gel Cream at $42 contain this ingredient.

Argireline

This ingredient can be compared with Botox to a lesser extent. Argireline is not an injectable treatment like Botox, but it is a cream to be applied over wrinkled skin. This ingredient works by blocking neurotransmitters, just like Botox, and allows the overactive facial muscles to relax. This results in fading away of wrinkles and fine lines. Products such as First Aid Beauty (FAB) Dual Repair Face Cream at $44 and First Aid Beauty Dual Repair Eye Cream at $40 contain Argireline.

Matrixyl

Matrixyl supports growth of proteins such as collagen and elastin, which are responsible for skin tightness and elasticity. When collagen and elastin break down with age or other factors, wrinkles and loose skin occur. Boscia Bright White Mask at $38 and Hourglass Fluid Makeup at $60 are two products containing this ingredient.

Tried and True Retinols

These skin rejuvenation ingredients can be found in products such as Kate Somerville Hydrating Face Serum, Philosophy “Help Me,” Dr. Brandt R3P Cream and Laura Mercier Repair Eye Serum.

A Vampire Facelift Defined

This cosmetic procedure offers a unique combination of restoration of skin elasticity as well as improvement in skin tone and texture. As a part of this procedure, the doctor will first draw a small quantity of blood from the patient and isolate platelets by using a centrifugal force mechanism. This activates the platelets to release growth factors that can heal damaged tissue.

These growth factors are then injected into the affected areas of the face. This causes the multi-potent stem cells to become activated to produce new tissue growth. The outcome of this process is the appearance of rejuvenated and younger looking skin. The effects of this treatment may last for anywhere between nine months and two years.

 

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Patient Review for Dr. Gary Motykie, MD

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I’ve always had a layer of pudge on my tummy,…

I’ve always had a layer of pudge on my tummy, which I didn’t really mind pre-kiddos, but the crepe-ing and overall looseness of my skin makes the extra weight really unbearable for me to look at. So it had to go.

I started a series of treatments with Motykie Med Spa in LA both to shrink down the inches and deal with the skin situation. I kicked it off with CoolSculpting (large suction head, lower abdomen) about four weeks ago.

The procedure itself was no big deal. Mild discomfort in the beginning, slightly more moderate discomfort towards the end. I was a little claustrophobic, but I took a my prescribed anti-anxiety medication before the procedure and for the most part I was fairly relaxed. (Loved Tricia, she was incredibly soothing.)

The real shock came when the hour was up and it was time to remove the device. It is not for the faint of heart, my fat was frozen in to a solid block on the front of my torso. Whew! My heart still speeds up a little thinking about it. I’ve attached a photo for your enjoyment.

Tricia massaged down the block of fat-ice, which was uncomfortable to say the least. You are completely frozen and thawing out feels like what you might think thawing out would feel like. Awful. It lasted about ten minutes, and then slowly faded to numbness and I was on my way.

The first few days post-procedure I was sore. By the fourth day I was having stabbing pains in my stomach and could hardly stand the itching. My husband patted my butt through my pants one evening and it nearly sent me over the edge I was so close to my pain threshold from the pain in my stomach. It’s worth noting that I also got my period on the same day. I was crampy inside and out so it was kind of a one-two punch of horrible.

I spoke with the lovely folks at Motykie who listened to all my whining and assured me it was a normal reaction (and from reading reviews online after the fact, it seems like it’s almost a standard reaction) and recommended advil and cortisone cream, both of which did help. For my next round, I’m going to ask about a prescription for a nerve-blocker, something I’ve read is really effective in dulling the discomfort. (Yes, I’m still planning a next round, more on that in a moment…)

The stabbing pain subsided after a few days, but the soreness and itchiness slowly faded, hanging on until about the end of week three, just about week four when I finally felt like I’d returned to normal. Again, cortisone cream really helped with the itching when applied regularly. I also found my Strivectin stretch mark lotion to help, but that might have been mental.

So…will I be continuing on my series of treatments? Absolutely. I’ve lost 4 pounds in my stomach since the procedure and I’m not quite half way through the recovery period. There is no question it’s been effective. As for the pain, I don’t know what people expect killing off fat cells to feel like, but I can’t say I’m surprised it doesn’t feel good. In short: It’s an area I truly feel self conscious about and I’m not afraid of a little discomfort to see it banished for life.

I’m sharing a photo of my frozen fat block, and I’ll come back with before and afters when I’m fully healed.

 

Source: RealSelf.com

These pictures represent one CoolSculpting treatment 4 months post.  One applicator was placed on the thigh below the buttock and the other was actually placed on the lower portion of the buttock to reduce the circumference.  She was so happy with the results, that she did a second treatment right away after seeing the pictures.

Before Coolsculpting Photos:

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See the Coolsculpting Before & After Photo Gallery

 

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The Marie Show featured a talk on this subject by Dr. Gary Motykie, a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Beverly Hills, California!

While advanced cosmetic treatments are a sure way to help you achieve the desired younger look, but sometimes you may even combine your cosmetic treatment with natural diet. If you are a strong believer in the use of natural ingredients to improve your cosmetic appearance, there may be no harm in it, as long as you do it under professional supervision.

Foods Rich in Antioxidants

You can choose certain natural products that are known to have a high content of antioxidants. These antioxidants may provide natural benefits for your health, well-being, and physical appearance. Some of the common antioxidant-rich foods include blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, garbanzo beans, white beans, kidney beans, artichokes, and prunes.

You may even opt for certain antioxidant supplements such as milk thistle extract, which has been used for centuries as a health boosting product. Bacopa extract can help as a critical free-radical scavenger. Another herb called “ashwagandha” is known to provide support to a healthy immune system. Turmeric extract and green tea extract also include key antioxidants.

Protandim with Nrf2

Another useful supplement is Protandim with Nrf2. This compound is known to fight oxidative stress and help in regulating the body functions. It is a protein messenger, which binds with DNA, and helps fight against oxidative stress and regulates the body’s aging process. Nrf2 establishes communication with the cells, and instructs them to perform the function they are designed to perform.

When Nrf2 is activated, it enters the cell’s nucleus and up-regulates survival genes. These are the genes that help cells survive the challenge from free radicals and other oxidants. Nrf2 also down-regulates other genes that may promote fibrosis and inflammation. This allows the body to perform at optimal levels.

Cosmetic Treatment with 3DEEP™ RF Technology

The brief video below provides an animation of 3DEEP RF technology in action.  For more details on this unique, proprietary technology for effective aesthetic treatments, click here.

 

3DEEP™ is a proprietary radio frequency based technology by EndyMed. This state of the art technology is safe and effective for skin treatment. It releases multi-source radio frequency energy in controlled phases to achieve the desired impact in a safe manner. 3DEEP™ is one of the latest RF-based professional skin treatment technologies.

3DEEP™ employs advanced software programs to control and manage the different phases of energy flowing to the skin. This allows for controlled delivery of heat into the skin’s deeper layers, without damaging the upper dermis. This technique eliminates the risk of side effects and avoids any need for cooling. In comparison to bipolar or monopolar RF techniques, 3DEEP™ RF penetrates deeper into the skin.

Monopolar or unipolar RF technology cannot control the flow of energy into the skin. This can cause pain and the process must be accompanied by intense cooling. Bipolar and X-polar RF technology is relatively less efficient because the radio frequency energy flows superficially. This also requires cooling during the procedure to protect the skin.

Results with 3DEEP™ are more visible and tangible. The technique can be applied for various medical and cosmetic purposes, including skin tightening, non-ablative or micro ablative skin rejuvenation, acne scar treatment, and body contouring. The treatment is almost entirely painless in most cases. Treatment can be delivered according to personalized parameters.

Say Goodbye to Stubborn Fat

It’s called stubborn fat for a reason: no matter how much you eat healthy and exercise, it’s virtually impossible to lose those annoying muffin tops, love handles, and belly pooch. You’re left with two options: live with them or think surgery. Neither is cool by us. That’s exactly why we developed CoolSculpting. Only CoolSculpting targets fat cells alone, eliminating them in an easy, non-intrusive fashion that exercise and diet can’t achieve as quickly or as effectively.

The Cool Solution is the More Natural Solution

Procedures that use laser, sonic waves and even surgery to remove fat can actually destroy other tissue in the process by burning, shattering or extracting non-fat cells. This requires downtime for your body to heal. Totally uncool. Fortunately, CoolSculpting doesn’t burn, shatter or extract any cells. Developed by Harvard scientists, our unique, FDA-cleared, patented procedure uses a targeted cooling process that kills the fat cells underneath the skin, literally freezing them to the point of elimination. Only fat cells are frozen. Your healthy skin cells remain, well, healthy. No knives. No suction hoses. No needles. No scars. Once crystallized, the fat cells die and are naturally eliminated from your body. In a few months, boom: say hello to a new you.

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Gary Motykie, M.D., F.A.C.S., is an experienced plastic surgeon providing both surgical and non-surgical treatments for patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, and nearby communities. He makes use of the latest, proven technologies to achieve safe and effective results in a conservative manner. Dr. Motykie is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

For his contributions to the field of cosmetic surgery, Dr. Motykie has also received numerous awards and recognitions, including a Physician’s Recognition Award from the American Medical Association in 2009. One of the popular non-surgical procedures he provides to patients in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles is CoolSculpting.

What is CoolSculpting?

One of the common aesthetic concerns for many people is development of unwanted fat pockets in specific areas of the body. These bulges are made of stubborn fat tissue that may not respond to exercise and diet. Surgical, laser and heat-based treatments are generally used to reduce excess fat deposits and improve the body contours. CoolSculpting is a revolutionary technique that applies a non-invasive, non-heating approach to achieve the same results.

CoolSculpting applies a cooling effect in the targeted area with an aim to freeze the unwanted fat cells. The frozen cells gradually die and get eliminated from the body in a natural way. Patients who wish to remove excess fats from the abdominal area, love handles, thighs, hips, and buttocks and other areas can achieve their goal without having to undergo a surgery or experience heat-based or ultrasound treatment. Before and after photos of past patients reveal the significant effect that CoolSculpting can have in terms of improving the body’s contours.

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Highly Safe Procedure

A growing number of patients in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, and other areas are showing a preference for CoolSculping compared to other fat reduction techniques. Some patients are keen to avoid plastic surgery, or may not be fit to undergo a surgery. Some others may not even prefer laser or light based treatments, or may not be satisfied with the results of ultrasound based treatments for fat reduction. In all such cases, CoolSculpting provides an effective and highly safe option.

The risk of side effects may be the lowest with this procedure. Surgery and other techniques may cause some damage to the surrounding healthy tissue, but this risk is also nearly eliminated with CoolSculpting. It targets only the marked area with unwanted fat cells, and freezes them to death. The surrounding healthy tissue and outer skin do not receive any impact. The procedure has been cleared by the FDA. New patients can review before and after photos to learn about the results other people have already achieved from CoolSculpting.

It involves no anesthesia, incisions, needles or lasers. The downtime is practically nil in most cases, and patients can usually go back to their regular routine immediately. Pain and discomfort during the procedure is negligible compared to many other procedures. Dr. Motykie is an experienced cosmetic surgeon who recommends CoolSculpting if it matches the patient’s needs in the best possible way.

CoolSculpting for Busy People

A lot of people have a very busy life at the workplace, and do not find much spare time to undergo a cosmetic surgery even if they wish to. Busy mothers with little kids also usually have their hands full, and are not in a position to keep aside several days for a surgical procedure and the recovery period involved. For all such individuals, CoolSculping provides a very viable, non-surgical alternative.

The entire procedure can be completed in less than two hours, depending on the extent of fat reduction involved. A single sitting is usually sufficient to produce the desired outcomes. However, some patients may need multiple treatments as per their needs. There is not any downtime involved, and most patients can simply go back to their work the same day or the next day as per their convenience.

What CoolSculpting Cannot Do?

Dr. Gary Motykie will explain to his patients at the outset what CoolSculpting can or cannot do. It is important for a patient have realistic expectations from the procedure in order to achieve satisfactory results. Therefore, patients in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles can review before and after photos of CoolSculpting at Dr. Motykie’s office. This will give them a clear idea of what outcomes they can expect to achieve with this treatment.

Dr. Motykie will also make clear to the patients that CoolSculpting is not a weight loss procedure. In fact, the procedure may not be recommended for a patient who is excessively overweight or obese. It is a fat reduction procedure that uses a freezing technology to freeze away unwanted fat cells. The goal is to improve the proportion, shape, and contours of targeted areas of the body.

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