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We continue to build relationships with physicians and cosmetic practitioners and have made some fascinating discoveries through their expertise, as you'll see this week!   Your questions and feedback are important to us so please let us know about issues that are important to you.

New Treatments for the Aging Neck
As we get older, gravity catches up with all of us. And while we've maybe had the fine lines and wrinkles on our face treated by one method or another, the poor neck sometimes goes untouched, until you realize the sagging is starting to make you look like a candidate for Thanksgiving dinner. This week, Dr. Edward Domanskis informs us about the exciting new treatments and procedures that can give you the ageless neck you desire.

The 411 on Human Growth Hormone
Human Growth Hormone has been one of the most hotly debated topics in the pharmaceutical industry in recent years. Now approved by the FDA, physician-prescribed HGH can yield amazing results with virtually no side effects. Hormone specialist Dr. Kent Holtorf explains how it can take years off of your body inside and out.

A Great Rear End or a Great Face?
Why do we have to choose? Eve Michaels has strong opinions when it comes to staying young and healthy. This week she weighs in on the fillers and injectables that can keep you looking fabulous from top to uh, bottom.

Sleep Like a Baby
Beauty sleep is real: There's nothing more restorative than a good night's rest that heals your body from the inside out. We're showcasing one of our favorite products to help you get the most out of your slumber time.

Ask the Doctor
Dr. Brandith Irwin answers your questions about a new eyelash growth product that you've all seen in the ubiquitous commercials on TV. Learn the truth about Latisse.

Until Next Week...
Here at SimplyAgeless411, we will continue to feature the many medical & beauty professionals who are recommended to us and have been vetted by our team and earned our Seal of Approval. This enviable group of medical professionals are committed to making the work they do accessible during a challenging economy, and have graciously offered Simply Ageless411 ezine subscribers generous savings on popular procedures. Be sure to check out our Exclusive Offers section from some of our favorite doctors and cosmetic professionals to find amazing offers on everything from Botox, Juvederm, Restylane, Radiesse, hormonal profiling, laser resurfacing, laser hair removal, medical facials, breast augmentation and much more.

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New Treatments For The Aging Neck

Human Growth Hormone (HGH)

Ask the Doctor

Secrets & Tips

In Our Opinion

Exclusive Offers from Our Favorite Doctors

Beauty Professionals

NEW TREATMENTS FOR THE AGING NECK
By Edward Jonas Domanskis, MD

As we age, things begin to sag. The neck is no exception. The changes begin with a small fullness just under the chin as early as the 20's and can progress to a "turkey gobbler" appearance. This inevitable progression is affected by genetics (how your parents aged) as well as weight loss. This descent can be forestalled and even eliminated by various procedures.

The initial fullness can be treated by liposuction, even under a local anesthetic as an outpatient. It takes a short time to perform through a tiny puncture mark just below the chin. Bruising is minimal and dressings may not even be necessary. Removal of this relatively small amount of fat, which acts as a weight on the tissues and pulls them down, may result in significant less neck sag at a later age.

Tightening the neck and reducing the excess skin non-surgically can be achieved with radiofrequency waves (like Thermage and Titan). They literally burn the collagen under the skin surface which causes a contraction of the tissues with new collagen formation. The majority of patients see an improvement, which lasts an average of two years, albeit nothing like a neck lift.

A small cut below the chin can remove a small amount of excess skin only, for the width of the scar is limited by the wideness of the chin area. If more neck sag is present, a neck lift with scars hidden behind the ears and extending along or into the hairline is necessary to again achieve a clean, sharper profile. Think of it as the bottom half of a traditional facelift. Those unsightly cords, which are bands of a vestigial muscle called the platysma, can be improved at the same time. Don't be surprised if they return though. Botox can be injected into the platysma bands for some improvement to prevent the bands from becoming more prominent but it does not eliminate them.

These cosmetic procedures are for the sagginess and not for the texture changes like creppiness, unevenness of the actual skin surface. These are primarily caused by sun damage as well as smoking. The best treatment is definitely prevention, i.e. either stay out of the sun or protect one-self with sunscreens and do not smoke. Creams, like my own Organoderm products (www.Organoderm.com) can, but only to a certain extent, help reverse skin damage and maintain radiant, healthy appearing skin after that.

Some people have rings around their neck, sometimes called the "permanent necklace" that they've had since their twenties. Injectable fillers like Restylane will fill them out, however, a Fractionated CO2 laser and/or Thermage would be the best course of treatment.

A recent and significant advance is the Fractionated CO2 laser which "burns" off the top, dead, aged, sun-damaged skin layers. Besides the neck, this can be used to treat the chest or d�colletage area also. In less than one hour as an outpatient, this treatment can reverse the years of exposure to the sun and give you back a smoother, less wrinkled neck which you will forever meticulously guard. This can be done with a topical anesthetic. Healing takes an average of about 10 days and this procedure can be repeated until the desired improvement is achieved.

Dr. Edward Domanskis is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon located in Orange County. His expertise is in body contouring, facial surgery and minimally invasive surgery. He introduced his highly acclaimed "Minicision lift" on Good Morning America and he also completed a Cosmetic Surgery Video Series (Volumes 1-4) which is sold nationwide. Dr. Domanskis is the author of a book entitled, "A Consumers Guide to Plastic Surgery" and recently completed a script for a reality plastic surgery television program. Dr. Domanskis is passionate about skincare and has just launched a new product called "Organoderm" which contains certified organic ingredients and natural botanical actives to help repair sun damaged skin and keep it healthy no matter what the age. For more info. call Rachelle at 949-640-6324. http://www.surgery-plastic.com

"No Age is the New Age™"

Human Growth Hormone (HGH)
By Kent Holtorf, MD

A better term for growth hormone (GH or HGH) would be healing hormone or anti-aging hormone. Growth hormone is naturally produced by our pituitary gland and is essential for bone and organ growth in our youth. Although HGH is no longer needed for growth after reaching adulthood, HGH is essential for many other vital functions, and the significantly lowered levels seen as we age are correlated with everything from diminished energy, cardiovascular disease, weight gain (fat), decreased muscle mass, wrinkles, and most other conditions we associate with aging.

Growth hormone diminishes rapidly after the age of 30, and it is this rapid decline that results in many negative aspects of aging, including increased body fat, decreased muscle mass, increased wrinkles, cancer, and heart disease. It is found that growth hormone deficient patients have almost 50% higher rate of death from heart disease than those with more optimal levels. In a 1990 New England Journal of Medicine article, Dr. Rudman reported on his study with the use of human growth hormone in elderly veterans. He discovered that their body fat and wrinkles decreased and lean muscle mass, strength, and bone density increased. The usual progression of aging was halted and reversed by bringing an individual's growth hormone to a more optimal (youthful) level.

"The effects of six months of human growth hormone on lean body mass and adipose tissue reversed the equivalent of changes incurred during 10-20 years of aging. The overall deterioration of the body that comes with growing old is not inevitable...We now realize that some aspects of it can be prevented or reversed."
- Dr. Daniel Rudman, MD - New England Journal of Medicine

In 1999, the National Institute on Aging completed another landmark study that was designed to either refute or substantiate the results of Dr. Rudman and also to extend his study by measuring other parameters. This was a double-blind, placebo-controlled, multi-center trial in both men and women with a large number of patients. This study involved not only growth hormone but also the estrogen, progesterone and testosterone. This study not only confirmed the benefits of growth hormone, but also demonstrated that the addition of estrogen/progesterone and testosterone improved the effectiveness of growth hormone.

After 2 months treatment (0.75 I.U./day)

Physical Signs

Less wrinkles on face (75.5%)
Less sagging skin on face and neck (67%)
Firmer muscles (60.7%)
Less body fat (48%)
Better skin (thicker) (34.5%)
Thicker head hair (28.1%)>

Emotional/mental

Improved emotional state (71.4%)
Increased energy (86.8%)
Improved physical stamina (86.04%)
Increased ability to stay up late (82.5%)
Improved resistance to stress ((83.7%)
Significantly decreased Anxiety (calmer) (73.5%)
Improved assertiveness (73.1%)
Improved sense of power (77.8%)
Improved self-esteem (50%)
Depression improved or eliminated (82.7%)
Improved sociability (77.8%)
Decreased tendency to give sharp verbal retorts (71.0%)

This study and numerous others demonstrate that treatment with growth hormone results in significant improvements in both physical appearance and in emotional and mental well-being. The enhancement in quality-of-life with the use of Growth Hormone is truly remarkable.
The FDA has approved HGH for adult deficiency after being the most scrutinized pharmaceutical in history. After many years of research and clinical use, growth hormone has proven to have an excellent long and short-term safety profile with almost no side effects. Be aware that there are many ineffective phony HGH products available, especially on the internet, administered in either pill or liquid spray form. HGH should only be prescribed and monitored by your physician specializing in hormone replacement therapy.

Kent Holtorf, M.D. is an expert in natural bioidentical hormone replacement and optimization for women and men, endocrinology, thyroid dysfunction (difficult thyroid cases), fatigue syndromes, adrenal insufficiency, growth hormone replacement, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, chronic infections and multiple endocrinedysfunction. He is a diplomate and a board examiner for American Board of Anti-Aging Medicine (ABAAM). Dr. Holtorf received his doctorate of medicine from St. Louis University with residency training at UCLA. He has personally trained physicians across the country in the use of bioidentical hormones, hypothyroidism, complex endocrine dysfunction and innovative treatments of chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia and chronic infectious diseases, including Lyme disease. He was the founding medical director and developed the protocols for Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Centers and other centers across the country. Dr Holtorf is a Guest Editor/Reviewer of a number of medical journals including the journal Endocrine. www.HormoneandLongevityCenter.com

Question:

1) Do you think the new eyelash growth product, Latisse, really works? Can men use it too?

Answer:

By Dr. Brandith Irwin

Yes, it definitely works on both men and women!. Everyone notices an increase in length and sometimes, an increase in thickness. But here are some points to make about it:

You need to use it for at least 8-10 weeks to get full growth and thickening of the lashes
It's not cheap: $125 for a 4-week supply. I recommend using your own tiny eyeliner brush (rinse and air dry after using), which will make your supply last 6-8 weeks or longer
It's not for everyone and it is a prescription medication, so you need to talk to a doctor or PA-C who can prescribe it
Long thick lashes are attractive and youthful in both men and women. It can also be used on your eyebrows if they are sparse.
When you discontinue using Latisse, your lashes will return to their original length and thickness before using the product.

Dr. Irwin has been a guest medical expert on The Oprah Winfrey Show and is the author of The Surgery-Free Makeover. She holds board certification in both Internal Medicine and Dermatology, and is a member of the International Society of Laser Surgeons, The American Academy of Dermatology. She was graduated with honors from the University of Washington Medical School and did residencies in both internal medicine and dermatology. Seattle Magazine has three times named her one of Seattle's best dermatologists and she does not represent any skin care product lines, cosmetic companies, or device manufacturers.

FibroSleep - Our Favorite Pick for a Good Night's Sleep

FibroSleep- is one of our favorite products and continues to receive outstanding reviews! It is a powerful combination of pure, concentrated ingredients to support sleep conditions in those who are especially in need of deep, restorative sleep.

This is a unique formula that was originally created for Fibromyalgia suffers but perfect for anyone. FibroSleep promotes deep sleep and digestive healing by addressing mineral and antioxidant, and natural anti-inflammatory needs. It contains:

Lemon Balm (90 mg) - used to promote comfort, relaxation, calm digestive system and nervous system. Provides synergistic sleep support when combined with Valerian.
Ginger (70 mg) - a calming anti-inflammatory and digestive aid used to settle the stomach and promote peristalsis. Offers over 150 times the protein digesting power of papaya; contains at least 22 known anti-inflammatories and 12 antioxidants.
Peppermint (50 mg) - traditionally used as a relaxant; calms the muscles of the stomach, helps reduce excessive gas production, improves flow of bile used in fat digestion, promotes proper elimination.
Hops (50 mg) - acts directly on the central nervous system to support relaxation of smooth muscle tissue; central nervous activity, and calms and soothes digestion.

The herbs in FibroSleep have been used for thousands of years to support sleep contains the highest quality herbal extracts:

Sedapine™ - an all natural, proprietary blend of four synergistic herbs that have been meticulously researched and blended to provide effective support for sleep, relaxation, and general health. This Sedapine™ blend contains:
Ziziphus Spinosa - the most prescribed medicinal herb for sleep and relaxation support in China and Asia.
Corydalus - historically employed in traditional Chinese and Native American medicine to support relaxation and stress reduction.
Valerian - the most researched sleep supporting herb in the world. No herb has proven to be more effective in clinical trials for providing effective support for improved sleep.
Passion Flower - provides support for stress, anxiety, and sleep. Calming and restorative.
Melatonin (3 mg) - a potent brain antioxidant with a particular role in the protection of nuclear and mitochondrial DNA; supports the body's own production of the tranquilizing neurotransmitter serotonin, which plays a key role in healthy sleep patterns and mood.
5-HTP (50 mg) - used by the body to make serotonin. Several small clinical trials have found it may provide significant support for Fibromyalgia, sleep, mood, and migraines.
L-Theanine (100 mg; generic)- a calming amino acid found in green tea that can increase levels of GABA. Studies suggest it may reduce feelings of mental and physical stress and may produce feelings of relaxation and is thought to enhance immune function and boost levels of glutatathione. Increases the brain's alpha wave activity - associated with deep relaxation.

FibroSleep is available on our SimplyAgeless411 website. Click here to Order Now

A Great Rear-end Or A Great Face?
by Eve Michaels

Famed movie diva, Zsa Zsa Gabor, always said, "After 30 a woman has to choose between a great rear end or a great face!" Back in the day, that was the dilemma facing almost every beautiful woman as she aged.

After the age of 30, the average woman experiences loss of volume to her face, especially if she chooses to stay slim and svelte. Most women who work hard on their bodies through regular exercise and careful eating to stay very slim and look great in their clothing (or out of them) soon notice their faces looking gaunt and tired.

Until a few years ago, the only thing a woman could do to keep her face plump and smooth was to gain some weight! For fitness divas this was a terrible option! Hence, the choice between having a great rear-end or a great face!

Well, I am thrilled to say that with the advent of fantastic, safe and effective facial fillers, this isn't the case anymore! Or should I say, that it doesn't have to be? Modern women now can choose to have a great rear- end and a gorgeous face! Slim AND smooth! In my opinion, this is a no brainer! Pump me up, please!

Using fillers isn't the issue anymore, nor should it be, in my opinion. What is the issue, is finding the right fillers and the right doctor to inject them. The truth is that not all fillers work for all women! Also, not all fillers work for all areas of the face. The trick is to find the fillers that give you the best results and the doctor that has the artistic flair that works for your idea of beauty.

Most doctors that do injectables claim they can inject any area of the face. But they don't all do every area well! Some are better at lips, some at cheeks, some for the under eye area, some for the jawline. At SimplyAgeless411, we try to pair you with the right injectable specialist and the right product. Sometimes, however, you just have to try different doctors until you find the perfect one for you.

Think of navigating through the world of injectables like Goldilocks and The Three Bears. Goldilocks tried everything until she found what was "just right!" At Simply Ageless 411, Karen and I try to make your decisions easier and more informed, with better faster results.

If you feel that you have longed to have a fresher, younger looking face fast, but are afraid of walking through the "forest" of facial fillers...fear no more. We are here to guide you.

Eve Michaels has more than 30 years experience in the beauty, fashion and image industries and is the co-creator of the original UK version of "Extreme Makeover." For several years Eve worked as an executive cosmetic surgery consultant for three world-class plastic surgeons in Beverly Hills. Passionate about her profession, Eve is a highly acclaimed platform motivational speaker who has addressed thousands on the subjects of beauty and image. Most notable are her presentations at trade shows led by the legendary seminar guru, T. Harv Eker, author of Secrets of the Millionaire Mind. During a speaking engagement, Eve performs compelling beauty makeovers on stage with her team of stylists to the rapt attention of the audience. Her on-stage makeovers led to beauty make-over boot camps nationwide. Engaged in the whole self, Eve also speaks on the importance of adding anti-aging nutritional supplements to your diet to boost energy and achieve more radiant and healthier skin.

Dr. Norman Leaf

www.drnormanleaf.com

Dr. Norman Leaf is a plastic surgeon, practicing in Beverly Hills, California for 30 years. He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. He is on the clinical faculty at UCLA, holding the academic rank of Associate Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery. He is the author of numerous papers, and has been on many nationally-seen television shows. Along with Rand Rusher, RN, he is the co-creator of a new and effective line of skin care products, Leaf & Rusher available at Saks Fifth Avenue in Beverly Hills, as well as at many high-end specialty boutiques and spas nationwide, or online at www.leafandrusher.com. His plastic surgery office and the Leaf & Rusher Medical Skincare Clinic are located in Beverly Hills, phone: 310-274 8001.

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Cynthia Boxrud, MD, FACS

www.DrBoxrud.com

Cynthia Boxrud MD, FACS is a medical specialist in Facial Ophthalmic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, as well as Orbital and Ophthalmic Oncology. She is one of 4 % of female surgeons in the United States that holds not one, but two "fellowships", medicine's most advanced formal training. She completed pre-medical school at Columbia University, medical school at Case Western Reserve University and did her residency in Ophthalmology at New York University. She finished two fellowships, one in orbital surgery and Ophthalmic Oncology at New York Hospital/Cornell in New York and the second in Orbital Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Jules Stein Eye Institute, UCLA in Los Angeles. Dr. Boxrud has been elected by her peers into America's Top Doctors, America's Top Ophthalmologists and America's Top Cosmetic Surgeons from 2001 until present and America's Top Doctor's for Cancer in 2005. Her office is located in Santa Monica, CA. You can contact her office directly at 310-829-9060. Her exclusive offers are:

10% discount on all fillers (Juvederm, Restlane, Perlane, and Radiesse).
10% discount on all Botox Injections and La Roche Posay Skin Care products and peels.
All surgical scheduling will be discounted 10%

Dr Ryan Stanton

www.DrRyanStanton.com

Dr. Ryan Stanton is a fully credentialed board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Beverly Hills. He approaches cosmetic surgery by using plastic surgery on the outside and anti-aging nutrition/medicine on the inside to achieve lasting results. Dr. Stanton has been featured in national and international media including Discovery Channel, Women's Entertainment Network, CBS, Fox, KTLA News and Fitness. Call his office directly at 310-278-0077. These special rates are exclusive to SimplyAgeless411 digital ezine subscribers:

Buttock Augmentation with Implants (or fat grafting) - Exlcusive offer of 20% off of the regular price
Labiaplasty - Labia beautification which involves surgically reducing and/or reshaping the female external genital structures - 20 % savings
Natural Hormone Replacement Profile - Optimization/Supplementation - Initial consultation and Blood Profile - 30% savings (typically $1500)

Dr. Robin T.W. Yuan, MD

Dr. Robin Yuan graduated from Harvard Medical School and trained in general surgery at UCLA and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and has served as vice-chief of Plastic Surgery at Cedars-Sinai Hospital. Among his trusted patients are some of the most well-known international celebrities, musicians, television personalities, high-level executives, and dozens of doctors and their family members. He was one of the original participants in the hit TV show, Extreme Makeover and is the author of the popular book "Cheer Up. . . You're Only Half-Dead (Reflections at Mid-life)." He is currently seeking a publisher for a book on the philosophy of cosmetic surgery for the lay public tentatively title, "Behind the Mask, Beneath the Glitter." He specializes in plastic surgery in all areas of the face and body. Dr. Yuan can be reached at his Beverly Hills office, 310-385-8425 or visit his website www.robinyuanmd.com. Dr. Yuan's exclusive offer to SimplyAgeless411 ezine subscribers is:

An in-depth, comprehensive two-visit consultation with photos on a single anatomical area (i.e. breast, abdomen, nose, face, etc.) at no charge. His normal fee is $350 for this consultative process

Dr. Lisa Cassileth

www.drcassileth.com

Dr. Cassileth is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. She specializes in facelifts, tummy tucks, rhinoplasty, belpheroplasty (eyes), breast augmentation, body contouring, laser treatments and facial fillers. She has been featured on Dr. 90210, Rachael Ray, Entertainment Tonight and The Discovery Channel. In addition to her main practice in Beverly Hills, she just opened a medical clinic, CassilethMueller Cosmetic Medicine, focusing on cosmetic medicine with the latest technology in facial fillers and a myriad of laser treatments for the skin and body. Get those legs ready for summer and get rid of that cellulite with this all inclusive "leg beautification package" using the most advanced technology available. This package is offered exclusively to SimplyAgeless411 digital ezine subscribers. Call Kevin at 310-246-0011 for more info.

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