#sculpsure #bodycontouring #permanentfatloss
Xymogen Professional Supplements
All of us at some point take supplements. We want to decrease our risk of heart attack, or have more energy or sleep better or take something that helps us deal with the myriad of stressors in our life these days. We buy them at the grocery store or the local health food store, or like me, buy them on Amazon for convenience sake. I buy well known brands, but I've learned that may not be enough to guarantee quality and safety. There have been multiple reports of supplement induced medical crises. In 1989 the FDA began a large scale recall of all tryptophan containing products due to an outbreak of eosinophilia-myalgia syndromw (EMS). Toxic oil syndrome swept Spain in 1981 due to contaminated rapseed oil. So.....when I learned about Xymogen supplements, I decided to make the switch for myself, my family and what I recommend to patients.
All Xymogen products have an ePedigree. What is an ePedigree? An ePedigree is a record, in electronic form, that traces the changes in ownership of a pharmaceutical product. It begins with the manufacturer and documents the transactional history of the product until it reaches the person or organization administering or dispensing it.
Pedigree laws are being enacted because of the increasing prevalence of counterfeit prescription drugs in the U.S., intermingled with the legitimate drug supply. As XYMOGEN’s market presence increases, so does their possibility of becoming a target for product counterfeiting. Although Pedigree laws do not affect natural health and supplement companies, the many benefits to patients were too great to ignore. These benefits are why Xymogen decided to become the first company, that I'm are aware of, in the nutraceutical industry to implement an electronic track and trace program.
Online sales of Xymogen products are prohibited. They must be purchased through a physician.They contain therapeutic doses of nutrients backed by rigourous clinical studies. Many of their formulas are exclusive and patented. I can recommend supplements for you or tell you which products you need to replace your current ones with. There are supplements for many, many conditions...thyroid support, heart, bone or blood sugar support, male and female health, and detox....just to name a few. Not only do you want safe supplements, you want effective ones as well, or you're just wasting your money. You can order them online, directly through Xymogen with my physician access code, which I can give to you AFTER making recommendations......
Call today for a consult with Dr. Trussell! 501-228-6237
Fantastic Raffle For The Children's Tumor Foundation!
Sei Bella Med Spa Supports the Children's Tumor Foundation
As many of you know, I run on the NF Endurance Team for the Children's Tumor Foundation and I serve on the advisory board for the Arkansas Chapter of the Children's Tumor Foundation. Our mission is to raise awareness and research dollars for neurofibromatosis (NF) research. NF is a genetic disease that affects 1:3000 births. It causes tumors to grow on nerves through out the body and can cause blindness, deafness, disfigurement, pain, learning disabilities, congenital heart defects and even cancer. Currently there is no cure.
I have some great prizes for this raffle as you can see! And 100% of the money goes to the Children's Tumor Foundation! The drawing will be held on July 12th at Sei Bella Med Spa. We are having a big party that day to celebrate the fact I made it to 50!! We hope you can join us then, but you need not be present to win.
You can purchase raffle tickets with cash or check either in person or by mail. Please make checks payable to the Children's Tumor Foundation and mail to me at:
Anne R Trussell MD
10310 West Markham, Suite 202
Little Rock, AR 72205
Why Should I Choose Sculptra?
Volume loss is now recognized as a major component of the aging face. Volume loss is a process that includes fat loss, bone thinning, muscle wasting, collagen loss and gravity effects. Sure you can get a face lift, but this doesn't address the volume loss, only the sagging and wrinkles. Treatments that replace lost volume are used for contouring and rejuvenating. Sculptra is an effective, and extremely safe collagen stimulator for the face that is clinically proven to last up to 25 months, and in some, even longer than that. Sculptra provides a foundation for facial rejuvenation and is easily combined with other injectables and procedures for overall renewal and rejuvenation. As you can see in the photos below, Dr. Trussell can choose exactly where to place Sculptra for the best results. The goal is to give your face the shape of an inverted triangle like you had before age and gravity set in. As we age, we lose fat in our cheeks, skin becomes lax and we develop jowls, thus our face takes on a triangular shape. Sculptra is unique in that it can be injected in areas other fillers can not.
Why would I choose Sculptra over a dermal filler like Radiesse or Voluma or Juvederm?
The great thing about Sculptra is that it can be used alone or in combination with other treatments and injectables. Unfortunately we have to accept the fact that there is not one single treatment or product, a "magic pill" if you will, that will do everything we need as we get older. The other great thing about Sculptra is that it will last at least 25 months. Results are very soft and natural looking. And results are gradual and less sudden.
How soon can I expect to see results?
There is an initial transient correction of your volume loss, but the effects are gradual over a few months. Think of Sculptra as planting grass seeds or a garden. The poly-l-lactic acid of Sculptra is reconstituted in sterile water, injected in the face and then we wait for the collagen to grow. This is much like planting grass seeds or a garden, watering it, and waiting for your beautiful lawn or plants to grow. If you're looking for immediate results, I can always use a little dermal filler like Restylane or Juvederm to treat particularly bothersome areas. You can also continue to get your Botox or Dysport. You will experience minimal or no bruising nor pain with injection and minimal or no tenderness after a treatment.
What kind of results can I get with Sculptra?
Everyone will respond to the collagen stimulationg effects of Sculptra. How well you respond depends on your age, initial volume loss, whether or not you smoke, and sun exposure. Improvement is gradual over a few months and appears very, very natural. Sandy, Dr. Trussell's nurse, has now had four vials of Sculptra over a 9 week period. Her skin looks healthier, more supple, feels thicker and certainly has fewer areas of volume loss. One of Sandy's biggest compaints was about lines that look like ripples in a pond that form outside of the smile lines and marionette lines (see below). You're only long lasting, narural looking, nonsurgical options for this are Sculptra and Ultherapy, which by the way, work fabulously together.
How much does Sculptra cost?
Each vial is $700. How much you need is something we determine at your consult. Some say you need a vial per decade of life. However, budget is always something we consider and we can prioritize areas we treat. A 50 year old won't necessarily need 5 vials. Everyone is different. We would never do more than two vials per session and we put 4-6 weeks between treatment sessions. It all depends on your budget and level of satisfaction after a treatment.
Call today for your appointment with Dr. Trussell.....501-228-6237
#sculptra #collagen #antiaging #polyllacticacid
Clearing Your Pores and Smoothing Your Skin Without Inflammation
Our Epionce Keratolytic Products block the formation and activation of chronic inflammatory factors in the skin and repair the skin barrier. Keratolytic comes from the word, "kerato", from keratin (meaning skin), and "lysis", or skin shedding. This means dissolving excess and abnormal skin cells to encourage cell turnover. This also serves the purpose of cleaning out your pores.
The Epionce keratolytic products do not cause inflammation because they contain botanical ingredients along with azelaic and salicylic acids, rather than harsh exfoliating agents.
At Sei Bella we carry the entire line of Epionce products for every skin care need. Below are the ones we recommend for cleaning pores, preventing and treating acne while controlling oil production, encouraging cell turnover and improving skin texture.
Lytic Gel Cleanser- is non-drying but quite concentrated. It's the daily cleanser Dr. Trussell uses. It is very effective at clearing pores of dirt, oil and makeup. Willow Bark Extract and Menthol remove bacteria from the surface of your skin while Marsh Mallow Root Extract calms any inflammation. $36
Purifying Toner- contains two very important keratolytic ingredients- Willow Bark Extract and Salicylic Acid. These help control oil and also clean out pores. The Menthol in the toner kills bacteria thus decreasing acne breakouts. $29
Lytic Products- these provide the most keratolytic benefits. There are four different Lytic Tx products based on the oiliness of your skin. These products are formulated specifically to promote cell turnover, clear skin imperfections and reduce inflammation. Using a Lytic Tx product also improves delivery of your other skin care products to the areas you need them. $54
Intensive Nourishing Cream- the only Epionce product with all three technologies that Epionce is known for- Barrier Repair, Anti-Inflammatory, and Keratolytic Technology. Intensive Nourishing Cream contains low concentrations of Azelaic Acid which again clears pores but is anti-inflammatory. This cream is super-hydrating and significantly improves the roughness of your skin anywhere you apply it plus decreases the signs of aging. This is probably the product we sell the most of at Sei Bella! $108
A really nice thing about Epionce products is that they are medical grade and therefore a little bit of product goes a long way, with some products lasting 2-3 months before you need to repurchase. AND you can order refills or try new products by going to www.epionce.com and using the Expert Code: 20150922 when prompted. We stock the full line of Epionce at Sei Bella Med Spa.
Stop in anytime to learn more about all of our Epionce products.
Ultherapy for the Arms
Ultherapy uses safe, time-tested ultrasound energy to lift and tighten the skin naturally—without surgery or downtime.
Dr. Trussell has had great success using Ultherapy to treat lax, sagging skin on the face, neck and chest. Ultherapy will work other places that you have sagging skin, too! She is having unbelievable success on the arms! One treatment! No downtime! Get rid of your "bat wings" by calling for an Ultherapy appointment with Dr. Trussell.....501-228-6237
Kybella for submental fat (aka "double chin")
Above is a lady I treated with 2 vials of Kybella for a very common problem.....double chin. The left is a before picture. The middle is one day after (to show swelling) and the right is 3 weeks post Kybella treatment. She will continue to show improvement for 6-8 weeks, then we will assess the need for more Kybella.
Let's talk about submental fat, what we all call "the double chin".
Submental fullness, sometimes referred to as “double chin”, is a common yet undertreated facial aesthetic condition. It can impact a broad range of adults, including both men and women, and can be influenced by several factors such as aging, genetics and weight gain, and is often resistant to diet and exercise alone.
If you’re bothered by submental fullness, you’re not alone. According to a 2015 survey conducted by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS):
- 67% of people said they’re bothered by under-the-chin fullness, or double chin
- People are just as bothered by under-the-chin fullness as they are by lines and wrinkles around and under their eyes
What is Kybella and how does it work?
KYBELLA® (deoxycholic acid) injection is the first and only FDA-approved injectable treatment that contours and improves the appearance of the “double chin”.
Dr. Trussell will design a treatment plan tailored to help you improve your chin profile. During your treatment sessions, she will administer KYBELLA® into the fat under your chin using multiple injections. Most patients experience visible results in 1 treatment session. Up to 3 treatment sessions may be required for optimal results, spaced 6-8 weeks apart.
What side effects can I expect?
The safety profile of KYBELLA® has been studied extensively. The most common side effects are swelling, bruising, pain, numbness, redness and areas of hardness around the treatment area. You are definitely going to swell as you can tell by the picture at the top of this post. It is most significant the first week post treatment. Patients have found that taking Zyrtec helps diminish the swelling. The area will then become more hardened and then feel like jello and then your double chin will look much smaller. The pain is minimal and occurs right when the Kybella is injected. This lasts for 4-5 minutes, is relatively mild and is greatly diminished by using an ice pack. After that the area is just numb for awhile. There could be minimal bruising or redness, but that is usually not significant.
How long will my results last?
When injected into the fat under your chin, KYBELLA® causes the destruction of fat cells. Once destroyed, those cells cannot store or accumulate fat. After the desired results are achieved, retreatment with KYBELLA® is not expected. Much like with liposuction or coolsculpting, once the fat cells are gone, they are gone and can not reaccumulate fat. The procedure is much quicker and more comfortable, though, than coolsculpting or liposuction.
Schedule your appointment with Dr. Trussell today to get rid of your double chin! 501-228-6237
Kybella.... $600/vial
Healthy Turnover For Your Skin With The Right Peel
The skin is the largest organ in our body. It is subjected to all the environmental wear and tear- sun, wind, air pollution- plus our internal stressors such as hormone fluctuations, bad dietary habits, and stress in general. Removing dead cells from the surface not only makes you look younger and your skin look brighter and more even, it also keeps our skin's barrier strong.
Gone are the days of needing really deep acid peels that leave you holed up at home not wanting to go out in public due to the redness and oozing and sometimes pain caused by these deep peels. At Sei Bella, we have 11 different peels of different strengths and components that are matched to your specific skin type and need. Let's review a few of these.
The basic categories of acids we use are alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), beta hydroxy acid (BHA) and retinoic acid. They cause dead skin cells to shed by breaking protein bonds between the dead and the living cells.
AHAs
1. glycolic acid- it comes from pineapple, sugarcane and sugar beets. It penetrates the top layer of skin quickly and easily, but may not be the best choice for those with very sensitive skin. Glycolic acid is great for acne treatment and also when mixed with other acids because it penetrates the skin so well.
2. lactic acid- it comes from fruit, veggies and milk and is less irritating for those with sensitive skin. Like glycolic acid, it stimulates superficial collagen production, and improves the appearance of acne scars and large pores. It will also increase our body's own natural moisturizers called glycosaminoglycans
3. mandelic acid- it comes from the extract of bitter almonds. It does not penetrate as well as glycolic acid so it is not as irritating to sensitive skin. I especially like mandelic acid peels in my Asian, Hispanic and African-American patients with darker skin tones because you don't run the risk of hypo or hyper pigmented areas. A series of mandelic acid peels in teens is a great adjunct to other acne treatments.
4. kojic acid- one of my favorite acids, works very well on dark spots and for overall skin brightening. It is a naturally occurring compound from the fungi Aspergillus oryzae. Kojic acid is found in many skincare products as well.
BHAs
1. Salicylic acid- the one used most often. It is an aspirin derivative, so if you have an aspirin allergy or sensitivity, this is not one we would choose for you. Salicylic acid peels are excellent for acne treatment. It has anti-bacterial properties and cleans out pores while soothing the skin.
Retinoic acid
This is a must-have for anti-aging. Retinoic acid is a Vitamin A derivative like topical retinols and tretinoin (Retin-A, Renova, Refissa). Retinoic acid is very powerful for treating fine lines, scarring and hyperpigmentation. You can incorporate retinols into your daily skin care regimen to maintain the benefit of your peels.
As I said, we offer 11 different peels. Microdermabrasion prior to your peel will also enhance the benefits of your peel. A basic micropeel from our Skin Therapeutics line is $175. We recommend these be done in a series of 3-6 peels. You won't have the heavy flaking like you do with our Perfect Derma Peel which is $300 and has a different acid base called trichloracetic acid (TCA). Perfect Derma is good for patients who need a quick, dramatic result, have stubborn dark spots and is safe for all skin types regardless of ethnicity.
If you want to keep your peel results looking good, homecare is essential. We have several products that help you do just that and we will tell you which ones are right for you. We have Obagi tretinoin 0.1% and Refissa 0.05%, Obagi C-clarifying serum, plus Skin Therapeutic's cellular turnovers in a low strength of lactic, glycolic or salicylic acids, as well as Skin Therapeutics Brightnol, Crystal Exfoliating Scrub, Tri-Ex Peel Pads and Micro-Dermal Scrub. In our Epionce line we have a Lytic Cleanser and 4 Lytic Tx lotions based on your skin type as well Melanolyte Tx lotion and serum. Making your skin look better and you look younger, thus increasing your self-confidence, is our goal. Call today for your appointment! Dr. Trussell, her nurse Sandy, and her aesthetician stand ready to assist you! 501-228-6237
