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Our genes are what make each of us different. And, the timing of and the degree to which we each experience our first signs of aging is unique to each of us. Just consider how some people seem to age rapidly while others continue to look youthful as they age. If what the geneticists are saying is true, we may have wasted money on beauty products that might actually be doing us more harm than good. According to the new findings, if the creams we are using on our face are not suited to our genetic requirements, we are unable to metabolize the ingredients and they are left to build up as unwanted toxins in our skin. The treatment is being hailed as the biggest anti-aging advancement since Botox, so how does it all work?

HOW IT WORKS:

First, through a simple cheek swab, a DNA test is performed on six genes that impact YOUR skin’s health. Your unique results are used to create four custom-formulated, genetically-guided Dermagenetics® DNA ULTRACUSTOM® skin care products based on your specific genetic variations: Enhanced Repair Serum, Corrective Eye Gelée, Optimized Day Crème and Nightly Repair Crème.

Each of these age-defying skin repair products combine our powerful base formulas and our proprietary Dermagenetics® blend with targeted ingredients based on the results of your unique genetic assessment. This becomes your custom formula and will always remain the same.

The second step in the customization process is performed by your provider at The Miami Institute. They will assess your skin for current problems you may be experiencing today such as: post procedure healing, troublesome break-outs, redness and irritation or excessive dryness. This assessment is used to further customize and optimize selected products to address these issues. This part of your Dermagenetics® formula can be adjusted for you every 3 – 4 months by returning to your provider for follow up visits.

The result is a DNA ULTRACUSTOM® skin care system that is made just for you!

NeoGraft is not your ordinary hair restoration procedure. It is the least invasive procedure of its kind with no sutures, no scalpel incisions, and no linear scars. This means that your recovery or down-time will be minimal - usually taking only one day. Additionally, if you choose NeoGraft, we can restore large areas in a single session, which greatly reduces the need for any additional procedures that might have been required in the future.

There are over 100,000 hair restoration surgeries a year in the United States.

The most common way to restore hair is for the surgeon to take hair follicles from the back of the head and replant them in balding areas. Usually, in 1 to 2 sessions, the restoration process is complete, with an average number of 1,700 grafts. That may seem like a lot, but consider that a single square centimeter typically harbors 100 grafts in the normal scalp! Strip grafting (the harvest of skin containing grafts) leads to a scar which can sometimes be bothersome with short hair.

One way to avoid this scar is to have your procedure performed with a NeoGraft machine which harvests follicles individually, obviating the need for strip grafting.

The advantage is clear: No scar. NeoGraft.

Everyone knows that eating a low-fat, low-calorie diet and getting regular exercise helps shed pounds, but a new study has found that when it comes to losing weight and body fat, diet and exercise are most effective when done together as compared to either strategy alone. A trial in overweight/obese postmenopausal women found those who combined a low-fat, low-calorie diet with regular aerobic exercise shed nearly 11 percent of their starting weight.

The majority of women in the study who both improved their diet and exercised regularly shed an average of nearly 11 percent of their starting weight, which exceeded the study’s goal of a 10 percent or more reduction in body weight.

The year-long intervention involved 439 overweight-to-obese, sedentary, postmenopausal women, ages 50 to 75, who were randomly assigned to one of four groups:

• Exercise only (goal: 45 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous aerobic exercise per day, five days a week, including three days at an exercise facility);
• Diet only (goal: 1,200 to 2,000 calories a day, depending on starting weight, and fewer than 30 percent of daily calories from fat);
• Exercise and diet (with the same goals as above); and
• No intervention.

Although numerous studies have examined the effect of lifestyle interventions on weight, few have focused on postmenopausal women, a group that experiences particularly high rates of overweight and obesity.

At the end of the intervention, the researchers found that the women in the exercise-only group lost, on average, 2.4 percent of their starting weight (with a mean weight loss of 4.4 pounds) as compared to an average weight loss of 8.5 percent among women in the diet-only group (with a mean weight loss of 15.8 pounds). The greatest weight loss was achieved by women who both changed their diet and exercised regularly; these women shed an average of 10.8 percent of their starting weight (with a mean weight loss of 19.8 pounds). Two-thirds of the women in this group achieved the study goal of losing at least 10 percent of their starting weight.

Body-mass index (height-to-weight ratio), waist circumference and percentage of body fat were also significantly reduced among the three intervention groups. The women who were assigned to the nonintervention control group, who did not change their diet or activity level, on average lost less than a pound - a statistically insignificant decrease.

This study shows that you get the biggest bang for your buck by combining a healthy weight-loss diet - which in this case meant reducing calories by cutting fat intake and boosting the consumption of low-calorie foods - with regular, moderate-intensity aerobic exercise.. You don’t need to be an athlete; walking, biking or gym cardio machines all work well. Start slowly and gradually increase to 45 minutes of activity a day, more if you are able.

In addition to promoting weight loss and preventing weight gain over time, the anti-aging specialists at The MIAMI Institute recommend regular exercise to help with balance, strength and fitness. This helps patients keep active overall, which has been shown to prolong a healthy life,” Dr. Juan Remos said.

Using a bone-creating protein to augment the maxillary sinus could improve dental implant success, according to researchers.

According to the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, 69 percent of adults ages 35-44 have lost at least one tooth due to decay, disease or trauma, and 26 percent of adults have lost all permanent teeth by age 74. Before dental implants were available, the only options for replacing these missing teeth were dentures and dental bridges, both of which could lead to further bone loss. Implants provide patients with numerous benefits, including improved oral health, appearance, speech, convenience, durability and ability to eat.

Bone-thinning is a common cause and consequence following tooth loss. Board-certified prosthodontist, Dr, Todd Barsky advises “Dental implants, will not last if the bone in which they are anchored is too thin.” The current favored solution is to supplement the area with bone grafts to stabilize the implant base.

A clinical breakthrough that reduces visible redness by addressing the underlying causes, while helping to promote healthy skin. SkinMedica has introduced the newest addition to their skin care product line. Redness Relief Calmplex™ is a product that corrects the redness in our skin, not by covering or masking with a green base, but by blocking the skin’s inflammatory response - the underlying cause of redness. SkinMedica Redness Relief CalmPlex has been specially designed to combat skin redness. This revolutionary formula contains the active ingredient CalmPlex which has been clinically proven to reduce skin redness at a molecular level for a healthier looking complexion. Added Niacinamide helps to strengthen the skin while a blend of Glycerin and Squalane provide long lasting hydration.

Some of our patients have been using Redness Relief and find it compatible with their TNS Essential Serum. It feels good on application and with the addition of jojoba it has a very pleasant fragrance. With Essential Serum, Redness Relief and Sport 30 sunscreen, your skin is protected and you will find that you will not  get as red. Clinical studies show Redness Relief CalmPlex reduces acute, UV-induced and chronic visible redness in as early as two weeks, with continued improvement over time.

• Addresses the underlying causes of redness
• Clinically proven to reduce visible redness
• Fast-acting; results seen in as early as two weeks
• Restores skin’s barrier
• Non-comedogenic
• Leaves skin looking healthy and radiant

Another great product added to an awesome skincare line. Come in and try it yourself.