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BioCosmetic Center Releases Industry ‘Hints and Tips’ Videos Through YouTube Channel

Thursday, September 16th, 2010

BioCosmetic Center releases industry ‘hints and tips’ videos through their YouTube channel. The company hopes to provide answers to frequently asked questions, basic procedure information, preparation guidelines and more to consumers and potential patients who prefer to view information rather then read extensive text on the subject.

Video releases will typically coincide with more extensive, written pieces that are regularly added to the online knowledge base at the BioCosmetic Center website. The videos will present information in a nutshell with the text pieces providing background and references for further help in learning about procedures, procedural preparation recommendations, potential procedural results, and other relevant industry specific information.

Eric Jantze of BioCosmetic Center said, “There are a lot of people out there looking for information in video format. While text articles will always be a popular addition to the website…the videos that are filling the Center’s YouTube channel are receiving a lot of viewers. It allows us to provide relevant information to an entirely new group of potential patients.”

YouTube Channel video topics currently include:

1. Hormone replacement therapy
2. Restylane, lip enhancement
3. Laser Tattoo Removal
4. Perlane, lip enhancement
5. Laser stretch mark treatment
6. Botox FAQs
7. Skin tightening
8. Laser hair removal
9. Photofacials
10. Spider Veins treatment
11. And more…

BioCosmetic Center offers all inclusive, personalized programs to aid individuals in obtaining their physical goals. Programs can include any of the following: acne scar removal, liposuction, Botox, weight loss, scar removal, hormone replacement therapy, dermal fillers, VO2 testing and more.

All About Rosacea Treatment

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010

Any Rosacea Treatment should be in connection with an individual diagnosis for the case at hand. Rosacea is described as a chronic skin condition. It afflicts more than 14 million people in North American alone. People who are afflicted by rosacea should avoid those specific items and situations that trigger or escalate the condition.

Symptoms that characterize rosacea can be: regions of extreme redness (generally around the facial area), small pustules/bumps (red in color) on the nose and nasal area, forehead or chin, telangiectasia (this involves the small blood vessels on the nose/cheeks), and an out of the ordinary tendency to blush.

Some rosacea sufferers think that avoiding triggers is the only effective treatment for the condition. But there are available treatments that can provide results. Effective treatments can reduce the effects of rosacea. People suffering from rosacea should weigh their options and consider every available treatment.

Rosacea treatment is individual. It’s very specific to the condition at hand. Rosacea treatment should depend upon an individual diagnosis generated by an experienced professional. Therapies will be appropriate in some cases that are not appropriate in others. It all depends upon the patient and their case.

BioCosmetic Center’s Eric Jantze said, “We often administer laser based rosacea treatment. We use the most recent laser technology in combination wtih experienced professionals in order to make sure our patients get the best results possible. In many cases the visual improvement of rosacea after laser treatment is drastic.”

Some individuals suffering from rosacea have positive results that can come from the use of Chysanthellum Indicum Cream, Green Tea Cream, Niacinamide Cream, Licorice, Digestive Enzymes, B Vitamins, Azelaic Acid Cream, acceptance of food intolerances, Apple Cider Vinegar, Aloe, Burdock, Chamomile, Betaine hydrocholoride, Red Clover, Rose hips, Selenium, B vitamins, Zinc and more. These type of natural remedies are often popular with today’s consumers. And in some rosacea cases they are quite effective.

Natural treatment plans are optimal when they are initially discussed with a doctor. This is beneficial and sometimes vital. It avoids potential conflicts with pharmaceuticals and other treatments, etc. Results obtained through natural remedies are difficult to measure making their effectiveness hard to quantify. Some people insist that the positive results of natural remedies are more of a psychological mind game than anything else. But there are others who insist that it is an appropriate treatment option for rosacea.

Cosmetic centers found their rosacea treatment procedures on the latest laser technology advancements. They provide results that are clearly measurable. Laser is administered through a handpiece that provides the ability to be very specific in targeting the visual effects of the condition. The latest technology increases the chances for visual improvement of the rosacea treatment drastically in comparison to rosacea treatments of the past as well as homeopathic/natural remedies.

BioCosmetic Center Offers Care Credit Liposuction, Laser Hair Removal, Weight Loss and More

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010

BioCosmetic Center offers Care Credit liposuction, laser hair removal, weight loss, etc. The most thorough financing options make it possible for more individuals to take advantage of the possibilities offered by cosmetic surgery/procedures. Care Credit liposuction is a popular option because individuals can take advantage of one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in exchange for interest free, affordable payments for a designated length of time.

Care Credit works like a credit card so individuals interested in prolonged treatment plans will not have to reapply. Patients are able to pay for additional treatments using their Care Credit card. Care Credit offers a range of payment plans including: 3, 6, 12, and 18 months with no interest (upon credit approval). Monthly payments can be as low as 3% of the full balance of the account. Individuals who are approved for use of a ‘no interest’ Care Credit payment method do not accrue interest unless they do not pay off the balance within the agreed upon time period.

Care Credit also offers additional options for those who prefer a longer time period of low monthly payments. These payment plans range from 24 to 60 months and are referred to as extended payment plans. They accrue interest at a fixed rate of 13.9%.

Eric Jantze of BioCosmetic Center said, “We are seeing more individuals interested in Care Credit liposuction and Care Credit weight loss than we have in the last couple years. Individuals who have taken care to keep their credit in order are reaping the benefits as they are able to access no interest financing and take advantage of the latest technologies in the cosmetic industry.”

BioCosmetic Center offers all inclusive, personalized programs to aid individuals in obtaining their physical goals. Programs can include any of the following: acne scar removal, liposuction, Botox, weight loss, scar removal, bio-identical hormones, dermal fillers, VO2 testing and more.

Are You Fat? Are You Looking For Weight Loss?

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

The majority of physicians won’t have much argument when presented with the assumption that weight is directly connected to the overall health of the patient. Individuals who carry around extra weight experience higher risks of poor health. The more weight they are carrying around the higher these risks become. This is why dieting is so important for so many people. It offers numerous positive benefits to the general health of the patient.

Obesity is a health issue. We all know that. But what many will not accept is that being fat is also a health issue. Being fat does not create as many problematic health risks as being obese. But there is an extremely high number of people who suffer from poor symptoms as a direct result of being fat.

Individuals who combine being overweight with a family history of diabetes or heart disease are under extra high risks. They should have a strong compulsion to decrease their risks through weight loss. The combination of already high health risks due to family history and the additional risks that come with weight problems leave these individuals vulnerable. Other instances that drastically increase an individual’s risk for poor health when they are in combination with high weight include: high blood pressure, high sugar levels, high cholesterol, etc. They can be viewed as warning signals that an individual should lose weight.

Overall body shape is another indication of risk factors. The public should be aware of the fact that the overall shape of the body can increase risks. Apple shaped bodies leave people at higher risk for heart disease. A similar individual with a pear shaped body experiences lower risks for heart disease.

When an overweight individual drops some weight they can see HUGE improvements in their general health. These improvements can be immediate. And then there are other benefits that are seen down the road; long term benefits.

Eric Jantze of BioCosmetic Center said, “Patients are only getting more and more aware of the specifics of weight gain and the consequences that are attached. They are going out and actively seeking effective means of drastic weight loss. Sometimes it’s because they find the information they need more accessible. Sometimes it’s because they realize that getting drastic weight loss results no longer requires invasive procedures.”

Living a long life and enjoying good health are important to many. Those who recognize their importance are looking for effective weight loss methods and programs. They look to maintain a healthy weight in order to increase their health. One of the most popular minimally invasive weight loss methods that offers drastic weight loss possibilities is the HCG diet. HCG dieting requires a strict diet, only the healthiest foods and the use of HCG as designated by the professional monitoring the dietary program.

BioCosmetic Center Urges Parents to Consider Appropriate Weight Loss Diet Plan for Their Children

Monday, August 30th, 2010

Phoenix, AZ –BioCosmetic Center urges parents to consider appropriate weight loss diet plan for their children. According to researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and National Institute on Aging (NIA), overweight American children and adolescents have only become more obese throughout the past decade.

Eric Jantze of BioCosmetic Center said, “Parents that ignore their children’s weight issues are doing them a great disservice. The number of overweight and obese children is not only increasing, but the severity of their weight issues is increasing as well. This does not bode well for their future health.”

The general health ramifications of being overweight or obese include:

1.    Increased risks for many common illnesses and diseases including but not limited to: cardiac disease, some types of cancer, diabetes, etc.
2.    Decreased overall quality of life
3.    Decreased activity level in most cases
4.    Negative joint health
5.    Negative sleep patterns
6.    Difficulty breathing
7.    Chronic mood issues
8.    Low energy issues

In today’s “look-obsessed” society it is still often believed that being overweight or obese is an appearance issue; many categorize it as strictly aesthetic. This isn’t true. The negative health issues that are created in adolescent years can haunt an individual for the remainder of their lives. Taking action to remedy the situation early on is vital. Most childhood and teen overweight and obese issues can be alleviated drastically by the institution (and follow through on) an appropriate diet plan.

BioCosmetic Center offers all inclusive, personalized programs to aid individuals in obtaining their physical goals. Programs can include any of the following: acne scar removal, liposuction, Botox, weight loss, scar removal, bio-identical hormones, dermal fillers, VO2 testing and more.

Defining The Reasons People Access Natural Hormone Replacement

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

Considering natural hormone replacement? Wondering where the best place is to access services? Are you nervous that you could have a hormone imbalance? Are you dissatisfied with life? Have you decided that the reason for your dissatisfaction is your funky hormone levels?

That could be true. But it could also be true that your angst has nothing to do with your hormones. Hormone testing is a detailed testing procedure that results in exact measurements of various hormone levels. The test should be administered by an experienced professional. It clearly identifies any problem hormones. But the symptoms that can lead people to access this type of testing vary widely.

5 Reasons People Will Request Natural Hormone Replacement or Testing:

1. Menopause

2. Anti-aging is a common reason because this treatment is seen as one of the few, effective anti-aging techniques available

3. Improvement of basic quality of life: there aren’t many who wouldn’t be pleased if their outlook and physical health and activity levels improved

4. Adrenal fatigue and other stress induced conditions

5. Andropause is the male version of menopause: like menopause men can experience a drastic reduction of their overall symptoms through proper hormone therapy

Natural hormone replacement therapy is becoming increasingly popular. Most believe that the new “popularity” is due to an  increase in awareness. Eric Jantze of BioCosmetic Center said, “A lot of people 30 and over have hormone imbalances. And imbalanced hormone levels are the quickest way to see myriad symptoms and conditions presenting all at once.”

Industry professionals with experience are extremely careful in the diagnosis and treatment of hormone imbalances. Due to the very sensitive nature of the hormone levels imbalances are prevalent amongst the general public. But when there isn’t an imbalance in existence…messing with the natural hormone levels can very quickly and very easily generate problems where none previously existed.

People with menopause (and andropause) can get thorough testing to make sure that their condition needs (and will benefit from) natural hormone replacement. Many are able to receive drastic decreases in the severity of their conditions’ symptoms.

The treatment also offers anti-aging benefits. This is an increasingly popular reason to seek out natural hormone replacement treatment. Any hormonal imbalance can drastically speed up the “ravages of time” that everyone would be happy to avoid. Individuals who have undergone professional treatment have said that they are more productive, more energetic and happier overall.

Other benefits of natural hormone replacement therapy are in evidence. With the help of an experienced professional individuals are able to control treatment easily. The results are often seen very quickly. Adults who have lived with an imbalance for months or even years often notice a difference in their presenting symptoms within weeks or months after they begin an appropriate natural hormone replacement therapy program.

BioCosmetic Center Recommends Individual Diagnosis and Rosacea Treatment

Sunday, August 15th, 2010

BioCosmetic Center recommends individual diagnosis and Rosacea treatment. Rosacea is a chronic skin condition said to afflict more than 14 million people in North America. Many afflicted by Rosacea are advised to avoid triggers that worsen the condition. Some are unaware of the effectiveness of a variety of treatments. Individuals should consider a variety of options. Rosacea treatment is very individualized; treatment can be very effective for one condition and not for the next and vice versa.

Eric Jantze of BioCosmetic Center said, “The Rosacea treatment we actively administer here at the clinic is laser treatment. We use the most recent technology to give our patients the best results. Most see a drastic visual improvement after laser Rosacea treatment.”

Common symptoms of the condition include: areas of redness in facial area, small red bumps or pustules on or around the nose, cheeks, forehead or chin, small blood vessels on the nose/cheeks (telangiectasia), tendency to blush/flush.

Other known methods that have been claimed as effective treatments include: Chrysanthellum Indicum Cream, Green Tea Cream, Niacinamide Cream, Licorice, Digestive Enzymes, B Vitamins, Azelaic Acid Cream, Avoidance of Food Intolerances, Apple Cider Vinegar, Aloe, Burdock, Chamomile, Betaine Hydrochloride, Red Clover, Rose Hips, Selenium, B Vitamins, Zinc, etc. All of the above are “natural” remedies that can safely be administered. But individuals are encouraged to discuss any self prescribed treatment with their medical professional prior to undertaking the treatment. Most natural remedy results are difficult to measure.

The latest advancements in laser technology are being utilized in cosmetic centers offering laser Rosacea treatment. The latest laser technology as applicable to this procedure is a laser hand piece that allows for very specific targeting and increases positive results drastically in comparison to natural remedies as well as laser treatments in years past.

BioCosmetic Center offers all inclusive, personalized programs to aid individuals in obtaining their physical goals. Programs can include any of the following: acne scar removal, liposuction, Botox, weight loss, scar removal, bio-identical hormones, dermal fillers, VO2 testing and more.

Reaching For Answers With VO2 Testing

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010

A lot of people in today’s society are extra sensitive about their general health. They work hard at being healthy. They focus on having a healthy lifestyle. They take advantage of all the possibilities and anti-aging procedures. They visit their doctor for frequent checkups. They discuss medical and family history with their physicians during frequent checkups so that risk factors can be identified.

Individuals who are worried about their health often take advantage of preventive measures; testing and procedures. VO2 testing is a popular choice for those who want to keep tabs on their cardiovascular health. It offers some very vital health info in a clear and understandable format.

VO2 testing provides measurements of the energy costs associated with exercise. Testing is provided under consistent conditions. VO2 testing is easily the best method for measuring the body’s cardiovascular and aerobic health.

The health of heart function is measured quite accurately by VO2 testing. Individuals can gain a much needed idea of just how well their heart is beating through the procedure. It also measures vessel elasticity and identifies capillary vessels working to bring oxygenated blood to the muscles.

One single number represents the individual’s health on various levels in VO2 testing. It’s a representation of the basic health of the cardiovascular system.

The reasons that people have for accessing VO2 testing vary. Sometimes it’s because there’s a family history indicating a prevalence of cardiovascular disease. They can use VO2 testing to monitor their cardiovascular health to catch any problems early since they have higher risk factors. Others may have unexplained conditions with possible connections to negative cardiovascular health. VO2 testing can aid professionals in identifying the possible connection by determining healthy function.

Athletes sometimes take advantage of the VO2 testing in order to determine their peak aerobic capacity. Knowing their limits allows them to really maximize their training. Individuals who haven’t exercised in a while also use VO2 testing to determine if they are capable of starting an intensive aerobic program after a period of low activity.

One of the most vital uses of VO2 testing is to aid in determining treatment needs for individuals with a variety of conditions related to cardiovascular system function. It can be used for frequent monitoring and can increase the accuracy of diagnosis.

BioCosmetic Center Urges Americans to Consider Weight a Serious Health Issue Needing Weight Loss Measures

Saturday, August 7th, 2010

BioCosmetic Center urges Americans to consider their weight a serious health concern needing serious weight loss measures. Individuals who are overweight or obese drastically increase their risks for a wide array of major conditions; both mental and physical. When considered from a medical perspective, obesity is one of the most common and most long term or chronic disorders in modern America.

According to the Obesity Society obesity is one of the leading causes behind many conditions and concerns in America including: mortality, morbidity, disability, healthcare utilization, and healthcare costs. Some experts suggest that the growing rise in American obesity could result in cases of diabetes, cardiac disease, and disabilities in general rising by the millions. Over 1/3 of American adults are obese. This number has been increasing since the middle of the 1900’s.

Eric Jantze of BioCosmetic Center suggests, “Americans who recognize their weight as a health issue are often more serious about weight loss; more dedicated to strict programs. They are often more willing to follow the rules. They can regard it as a more necessary day to day activity like prescription medication or required treatment that will increase their health.”

Recent availability of drastic weight loss through the use of HCG based programs allows dieters access to 1 to 2 pounds of average daily weight loss. These programs are based around daily use of HCG and a very strict dietary program. The use of HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) as a weight loss method was introduced over 50 years ago by Dr. Simeons, an endocrinologist. It has only recently become available (and affordable) to the general public.

BioCosmetic Center offers all inclusive, personalized programs to aid individuals in obtaining their physical goals. Programs can include any of the following: acne scar removal, liposuction, Botox, weight loss, scar removal, bio-identical hormones, dermal fillers, VO2 testing and more.

BioCosmetic Center Urges Citizens to Support New Initiatives Getting Veterans Necessary Burn Scar Removal Procedures and More

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010

BioCosmetic Center urges citizens to support new initiatives working to get veterans necessary burn scar removal procedures. According to the Armed Forces Institute of Regenerative Medicine (AFIRM) keloid and hypertrophic scarring due to burn wounds/injuries are one of the most common military injuries. Recent movement is being made both in the military framework and without to extend much needed services to retuned soldiers who are left with moderate to severe scarring. Burn scar removal can be very effective, but isn’t always covered for returning soldiers.

AFIRM is an interdisciplinary network encompassing both military and civilian institutions established in 2008 as a five year project. It is funded by governmental institutions (both federal and state) and academic institutions. They conduct research in five areas:

1.    Wound healing without scarring
2.    Craniofacial reconstruction
3.    Limb repair and regeneration
4.    Compartment syndrome (swelling and inflammation after surgery/injury)
5.    Burn repair

BioCosmetic Center sees the increasing recognition of scar removal as a vital procedure for veterans as a much needed change that will have extensive ramifications for veterans and their families. Moderate to severe scarring can have a profound negative effect on the self confidence and self image. Burn scar removal can drastically improve the outlook of individuals who have undergone moderate to extensive injuries. In the face of other major mental and physical hardships many experts agree that expecting veterans to endure damage that doesn’t have to be permanent is wrong.

Eric Jantze of BioCosmetic Center responded, “We feel recognition of those who are working towards providing veterans with the aid they need after injuries that result in scarring is vital. If we want the movement to continue towards more comprehensive care for returning soldiers it needs to be brought to the forefront. Burn scar removal can be very effective. It has been known to drastically reduce severe issues with confidence and self image as well as alleviate drastic cases of depression.”

BioCosmetic Center urges citizens to write letters to their senator or congressman requesting that they support governmental aid for rehabilitation of wounded troops.

BioCosmetic Center offers all inclusive, personalized programs to aid individuals in obtaining their physical goals. Programs can include any of the following: acne scar removal, liposuction, Botox, weight loss, scar removal, bio-identical hormones, dermal fillers, VO2 testing and more.