Women seeking Luscious Lips are prepared to try anything in the pursuit of the perfect pout. Treatments such as fillers and lip plumpers, such as Vivite Lip Plumper and Juvederm are the most popular ways to plump up thinning lips and smooth lip lines sometimes caused by smoking and sun exposure. 

Plumper lips: Which beauty treatments/ products really work? 

VIVITÉ® Defining Lip Plumper 

VIVITÉ® Defining Lip Plumper helps improve the appearance of lip volume, fullness, and fine lines and wrinkles. Gentle conditioners help make lips smooth and soft, while soothing botanicals help protect against environmental stressors. To be used 3 times daily.

JUVEDERM

JUVÉDERM® is the smooth gel filler that is used to instantly plump lips and smooth away wrinkles around your mouth. Everyone’s skin ages differently and JUVÉDERM® may be used to rejuvenate multiple problem areas.* From smile lines to vertical lip lines, you can smooth away unwanted wrinkles and restore natural contours. With just one treatment, you’ll get smooth and natural-looking lips that last up to a year. Everyone will notice, but no one will know.

As an added treat to all our Mothers, this month we are adding a free box of LATISEE to make your beautiful face POP for Mothers Day! LATISSE® solution is a prescription treatment used to grow eyelashes, making them longer, thicker and darker.

Get Luscious Lips & Lashes.
Latisse, Vivite Lip Plumper & Juvederm.*
THIS MONTH $750.00

To perform microdermabrasion, also known as a power peel, our paramedical esthetician, Kerri Aultman, uses a device that sprays tiny crystals across your face to lightly abrade the surface while suction is performed to remove the dead skin cells and the remaining crystals. 

Microdermabrasion is largely recommended for the treatment of superficial skin conditions, including:

• Mild non-inflamed acne, white heads and black heads
• Uneven skin texture or tone
• Milia (tiny cysts) prevention
• Sebaceous hyperplasia (A condition that causes enlargement of the sebaceous glands on your face, resulting in yellow lesions)
• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Large pores
• Light scarring
• Age spots
• Certain skin lesions such as actinic keratosis

Dermabrasion, chemical peels or other treatments may be more appropriate for more severe skin conditions. After examining your skin and listening to your aesthetic goals, your doctor should be able to determine which treatment(s) is best for your skin.

Microdermabrasion does not hurt; however, it may cause a little discomfort under the eye area where tissues are more delicate. Our technician will turn down the controls in this area. Microdermabrasion treatment to the face typically lasts 20 to 30 minutes. In general, you will need about four to eight treatments, depending on the skin condition you are trying to treat, and these treatments are spaced at two-week intervals. Maintenance microdermabrasion every one to three months is also suggested.

Avoid direct sun exposure for one week after your facial/microdermabrasion combo treatment. Always apply sunscreen that blocks Ultraviolet A and B (UVA and UVB) waves and has a sun protection factor (SPF) of more than 30. Steer clear of skin exfoliation scrubs, as well as products containing alpha hydroxy acids or retinols, for a few days before and after your microdermabrasion treatment. Makeup may be applied immediately after the treatment; mineral makeup is most often recommended.

Enjoy a Cleansing Facial with our new paramedical esthetician, Kerri Aultman.
Receive a complimentary Microdermabrasion with each facial purchased.
Cleansing Facial plus Microdermabrasion is usually $ $254.00
THIS MONTH $99.00
A SAVINGS OF $155.00

As May is “ National Physical Fitness and Sports Month”, as declared by the US Dept. of Health and Human Services, we decided to focus more on physical activity instead of our usual weight loss tips. Adults need at least 30 minutes of activity 5 days each week. This can be done by choosing to bike or walk instead of driving, taking stairs instead of elevators, or pushing a lawnmower instead of riding one.

Twenty minutes of vigorous physical activity three times a week, such as sports, aerobics, working out in the gym, and running, adds health benefits. It’s important to understand that you don’t need to sweat in a gym or run a marathon to reap the health benefits of daily physical activity. Even 30 minutes a day, broken up into shorter increments of ten or fifteen minutes, can greatly improve your health.”

After having children, many women find themselves at an impasse. The physical effects of childbirth on a woman’s body lead to stretched breasts, sagging or bulging stomachs, more weight on the hips and thighs. The muscles of the abdominal wall stretch apart and, for the most part, the bulge of the lower tummy cannot be fixed with diet and exercise alone.

 At The MIAMI Institute, we specialize in treating these patients who want to get their bodies “Beach Ready” as soon as possible after childbirth. Our board certified plastic surgeon, Dr Phillip R. Craft, performs a Mastopexy (Breast Lift), placing a  small silicone breast implant – not so much to increase size, but to give these women back the volume in the breasts that they lost during and after pregnancy. Completing the Mommy Makeover is liposuction to the waist.

The Mommy Makeover is done during one surgery. We take many steps to assure both minimal pain and maximum safety during our procedures.

Get your Body Back to Gorgeous with our Mommy Makeover.
Usually $17,000.00
THIS MONTH $13,990.00   
A SAVINGS OF $3,000.00!
*Includes Breast Lift, Tummy Tuck, Liposuction of the waist, Silicone implants, Anesthesia & or Fees.

One of the attendees of the conference contacted our office saying she thought there was something wrong with her breasts and, subsequently made an appointment to meet Dr Craft. Luckily she came in, x-rays were taken and she did, indeed, have a ruptured implant.

She scheduled her implant removal and exchange the same week. Dr Craft removed the ruptured implant, replaced it with FDA approved silicone implants and she is happy, well and enjoying her new breasts. We love a Happy Ending but urge our patients not to travel outside the USA for plastic surgery. We have board-certified surgeons right here on our doorstep.

To watch Dr. Craft being interviewed by Cynthia Demos, Click Here.

I overindulged (eating and drinking) over the holidays and have put on about 11 pounds. I always seem to loose weight when I diet, however I also always gain the weight back within the next few months. I feel like this happens every year! Why does this happen to me and what can I do about it?

Stephie
Biscayne

Dear Stephie,

You are not alone! We all go a little crazy with overeating and our alcohol intake seems to hit it’s peak during this time of year. Remember, weight loss is an internal process. Diets attempt to change what you eat while exercise affects your body’s strength and endurance. Unhealthy eating is the result of poor choices, therefore it is necessary to change our thoughts and learn to restructure our thinking. Everyone is different. Your best chance for success is to sit down with a specialist in Weight Maintenance who can individualize specific strategies. Success requires the right attitude in addition to the proper program.

Dear Dr Fine,

With the holidays and a new baby, do you think it is possible that my thoughts could get in the way of enjoying sex with my partner? I feel as if we have lost a connection. We are both so busy.

Angela
Coral Springs

Dear Angela,

Congratulations on your new addition! It sounds as if Life is coming at you from all angles. Make time each day to sit down with each other and talk about your day. The conversations that we have with our partner and ourselves are the most important conversations that we can have. The brain is the largest sex organ. Your mind controls your body and your body talks back to your mind. This conversation will either cause sexual excitement or sexual inhibition. Keep an open mind, filled with happy thoughts. 

What makes LAVIV™ unique?

Each patient’s LAVIV™ treatment is unique because it is made from that patient’s own skin cells. In order to be approved by the FDA, LAVIV™ was held to high efficacy standards. In clinical trials, LAVIV™ demonstrated a statistically significant improvement as measured by both a physician and patient assessment scale, where improvement was defined as a 2-point improvement on the scales. These trials were designed to be vehicle-controlled and demonstrate superiority to vehicle. Each dose of LAVIV™ is also held to strict testing standards to ensure product performance and safety.

LAVIV™  is an appropriate treatment for adults who desire an improved appearance of nasolabial fold wrinkles, an autologous cellular product, and a treatment regimen that delivers gradual results.

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!

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.

Fall has officially begun, and unfortunately, so has the slippery slope to holiday weight gain. Comfort food is everywhere and we’re facing weeks of Halloween candy, pumpkin pie and eggnog and Art Basel! Here are our favorite “skinny” fall foods:

1.    Pumpkin: Pumpkin is ridiculously low in calories (one-half cup of pumpkin puree is only 50 calories), but it’s also loaded with potassium, beta-carotene and Vitamin A. Plus, studies show that pumpkin prevents cancer, heart disease and protects eye health. Use unsweetened pumpkin puree in soups, sauces for pasta and even mac and cheese! Toss with shredded, roasted or poached chicken as a filling for enchiladas.

2.     Apples: Apples are nutritional powerhouses loaded with fiber, flavonoids and important antioxidants. And studies show they may help you shed pounds, too. Chop or grate Granny Smith apples into oatmeal or whole grain waffles with cinnamon for a breakfast reminiscent of fall’s famed apple crisp (Denny’s version  weighs in at 740 calories compared to about 180 calories for oatmeal with apples and cinnamon). Include apple cubes in chicken salad with toasted walnuts and celery.

3.    Pears: Pears are loaded with slimming fiber and they’re a good source of vitamin C and copper — both of which help protect cells from damage. Slice and roast pears and serve with lean pork tenderloin or mix into arugula salad. Core, peel and blend pears with balsamic vinegar and a swirl of olive oil for a sweet, fragrant vinaigrette.

4.    Squash: Winter squash including butternut and spaghetti squash all have their own nutritional benefits (butternut boasts vitamin A and carotenoids; and spaghetti squash is very low in calories — just 42 calories per cup). Cube butternut squash and add to spicy vegetarian chili. Halve spaghetti squash, roast and then pull out the spaghetti string strands with a fork and serve with red sauce.