It's here! PROFILES Summer 2013!

Check out the latest issue of PROFILES magazine to read up on:

• The Future of Breast Augmentation by Joseph Rucker, MD, FACS
• Benefits of Stem Cells in your Skin Care Regimen
• Menopause & You by Donna Schoenfelder, MD
• Help! I have ACNE SCARRING
• Group Workouts You Will LOVE by Lori Heck, ASPIRE Personal Training
• Feed Your Skin! by Tammy Schofield, MS, RD
• The Enza Medispa summer specials!

Can You Imagine BOTOX Results without the Needles?

Anti-wrinkle procedure, needle injections —these daunting phrases associated with using Botox as a wrinkle reducer may be no more. New preliminary research suggests that a gel based topical Botox called RT001, could help reduce facial wrinkles—without the pain of needles.

A few facts on RT001- Topical Botox:

•  Has been shown to produce significant improvement in the crow’s feet wrinkles in 89% of the 553 patients already treated
•  Similar to the injectiable form, the gel relaxes the muscles responsible for causing skin wrinkles beneath the skin
• Is not yet FDA approved and therefore will not be available until 2013 or 2014
• Preliminary results are significant and exciting, but not quite as successful as traditional injectable Botox
• Results of topical Botox have proved to last up to three months 

After reviewing the results of the studies on RT001, Dr. Rucker is hopeful it will deliver as promised. He has many patients that want the results of Botox, but refrain from it due to needle phobia. In the meantime, he strongly recommends Tri-Peptide Cell Activator as an effective alternative. Where Botox relaxes the muscles that cause wrinkles, the Tri-Peptide Cell Activator stimulates collagen production to plump the fine lines and creases. So if you are wary of needles, the Tri-Peptide Cell Activator just might be your new best friend. 

Botox™ at RUCKER MD's Enza Medispa

Looking for the best deal on Botox™? Look no further than RUCKER MD's Enza Medispa!

Because we believe everyone should be able to feel comfortable in their skin, we would like to share a few tips to note when searching for the best Botox™ deals. One of the most common questions we get is about pricing. When price shopping for Botox™, always ask yourself: does this price seem too good to be true? Here are some clues that it just might be:

•     The place is really using and off-brand, not Botox™. The Enza Medispa uses ONLY Botox™, directly from Allergan.

•     The Botox™ may be diluted. A vial contains 50 mL of Botox™. Some places will water it down in order to make it go further. This results in a Botox™ treatment that doesn’t last long or isn’t as effective

•     The product may be expired. At the Enza Medispa, we always use FRESH Botox™ and never save any left-over Botox™. Each application is from a brand new vial. 

We hope this helps you when deciding where to go for Botox™ and whom you can trust!

Profiles Fall / Winter 2012

The NEW Profiles is here! Click below to see our online edition.

• 1st Annual Pink Ribbon Charity Golf Classic Recap
• Giving Mother Nature a Boost
• Saying Good-Bye to Wrinkles
• Tips for Luscious Lips
• Eating Healthy for the Holidays
• Botox Blunders

Also check out our specials on the back-page for the Enza Medispa.

Watch your mail-box or check out these newspapers for your own copy:
Nov 7th: Pioneer Press, New Richmond News, River Falls Journal, & Hudson Star Observer
Nov 10th: Leader Telegram
Nov 11th: Chippewa Herald

Open publication

Avoiding Botox Blunders

BOTOX® injection is the most commonly performed aesthetic procedure in the United States with over 5 million anatomical sites injected in 2011 alone. It acts by partially and temporarily paralyzing the facial animation muscles beneath the skin, thereby decreasing the skin wrinkles that are formed due to the action of these muscles.

BOTOX® has many cosmetic uses including:

• Treatment of frown lines between the eyebrows.
• Worry lines across the forehead.
• Crow's Feet at the corners of the eyes.
• Fine lines around the mouth.
• Excessively sweaty armpits, palms, and feet.
• Relief from migraine headaches. 

What are the risks?  

• Bruising & swelling. Quick Fix: Ice area after procedure to treat; avoid aspirin prior to treatment.
• A droopy eyelid, which is the result of an improper injection.
• Overall unacceptable results. This can easily be avoided. 

How To Avoid Botox Blunders and Poor Results:  
After treating over 100,000 injection sites, in my opinion, these are the most common causes of a poor result:

• Improper injection technique: An injector not familiar with the muscular anatomy may execute an improper placement, causing unwanted side effects and a less than optimal result. My Opinion: “Seek treatment from an experienced licensed physician.”
• Not enough material used at the injection site: I use 5 units per injection site and I have found most patients require the treatment of 8 to 14 sites to receive an acceptable result. My Opinion: “50 units per treatment for an even face. Always ask how many units will be used. A common statement we hear is: 'I was treated for half the cost but did not receive the results that I desired.’”

• Use of an outdated BOTOX solution: Injecting a less potent Botox solution can cause poor results. The product has a shelf life of only 48 hours and the potency drops off significantly after that time. My Opinion: “Use the product the same day it was prepared.” 
• “I don’t want to look like Nicole Kidman”: Here we have a prime example of overtreatment.  The forehead muscles were over treated, resulting in a done appearance. My Opinion: “Never overuse a good product." 

All inquiries are welcome: Feel free to contact Barb Bridell (our patient coordinator) 1-800-456-8222 or barb@enza.com.