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In-Store Specials

Save $50 on Dysport, the New Botox Alternative! Now is the time to try a wrinkle relaxer like Botox! When you receive your Dysport treatment, the new Botox competitor, you will receive a $50 rebate. Offer valid November 1 – December 31, 2011. Limitations apply. Save up to $390 on Fillers! Save up to $390 on your next treatment of the fillers Restylane or Perlane. Minimum purchase and limitations apply. Please call us for details at 402-697-6560. Offer valid November 1 – December 31, 2011. Take advantage of these great deals! Contact our patient coordinators, Cassie or Kara, at (402) 697–6560 or email us at Cosmetics@LovelySkin.com to set up a consultation today.

News Articles

30 DAYS OF BEAUTY: LovelySkin’s $15,000 November Giveaway! During the month of November, earn great prizes from all of your favorite LovelySkin brands, including Obagi, Clarisonic, SkinMedica, Jane Iredale and 20+ more! We'll be giving away daily prizes during the week, and, every weekend, we’ll be giving away GRAND PRIZE packages worth hundreds of dollars. Every day you enter, your email is an entry into the ULTIMATE GRAND PRIZE on November 30, which contains all of the daily prizes and MORE (a $1500+ value!). For more information, visit www.LovelySkin.com/giveaway.

LovelySkin for the Cure: Benefitting the Nebraska Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure On November 4, Dr. Schlessinger and LovelySkin are teaming up with the Nebraska Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® to bring you "LovelySkin for the Cure". Ten percent of the profits from the sale of any LovelySkin or FixMySkin product purchased on this day will be donated to the Komen Nebraska Affiliate, a local leader in the fight against breast cancer. This applies to both in-store and online sales of the LovelySkin or FixMySkin product lines. Dr. Schlessinger has supported the Komen Foundation in the past, and he and his family have participated in the Race for the Cure® since 2003. The LovelySkin retail store will be celebrating the event with refreshments throughout the day. Dr. Schlessinger will also be available in our retail store from 1:30–3:00 pm to discuss LovelySkin and FixMySkin products. LovelySkin is proud to be partnering with our local Komen Affiliate for this event. Thanks to contributions from partners, sponsors, supporters and events like Race for the Cure®, Susan G. Komen for the Cure is the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to fighting breast cancer. Purchase your LovelySkin products and FixMySkin products on November 4 to help fight breast cancer.

XEOMIN, A New Botox Competitor, Will Soon Be Available in Our Office Earlier this year, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved XEOMIN for the treatment of facial wrinkles, and it will be available in November. Clinical trials for XEOMIN, which is similar to Botox and Dysport, were completed at this office by Dr. Schlessinger, who personally performed over 2000 injections! "I am pleased to have been a part of these trials and am looking forward to having this product available in the office," states Dr. Schlessinger. We’ll keep you posted if any specials become available for treatment with XEOMIN. To make an appointment, please call one of our patient coordinators, Cassie or Kara, at (402) 697–6560 or email us at Cosmetics@LovelySkin.com to set up a consultation today.

NEW FixMySkin Healing Balms Coming Soon! LovelySkin will soon introduce the NEW FixMySkin Healing Balms, an innovative balm developed by Dr. Schlessinger and his son, Daniel, to help solve several common skin problems. These medicated balms for the lips, body and face contain 1% hydrocortisone, making them a go-to remedy for treating dry skin, chapped lips, psoriasis, eczema, insect bites, poison ivy, seborrheic dermatitis and allergic skin reactions to cosmetics and other products. Hydrocortisone, the basic ingredient of the FixMySkin balms, has chemical properties that help heal rather than merely moisturize the skin, and the special formulation allows for a higher level of effectiveness than other ordinary hydrocortisone creams. In addition, a unique combination of waxes and hydrocortisone results in better improvement for dry skin conditions, and it won’t melt in your pocket. The FixMySkin balms are available in subtle vanilla and a pleasant flavorless option and come in three convenient sizes for easy transport in a pocket, purse or tote bag. Additionally, we will have balms without hydrocortisone in the LovelySkin line as well. The product, which is clearing the final phases of development, will be available in December 2011, just in time for the winter months! For more information and to read the story about the balms’ development, go to www.LovelySkin.com/FMS.

Up–to– the Minute Medical News New Sunscreen Rules and Cosmetics The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is currently in the process of changing its SPF labeling standards for over-the-counter products, including cosmetics and moisturizers, that contain sunscreens. The new labeling requires that products pass a “broad spectrum” test, indicating that the product protects against both UVA rays and UVB rays. UVA rays are known to contribute to skin cancer and early signs of skin aging, and UVB rays are known to cause sunburn. For the next 6 months to 2 years, though sun protection ingredients may be included in a product’s formulation, until manufacturers have new stock that is approved under the new FDA regulations, the manufacturers are unable to declare an SPF on the packaging of the product. However, even if the manufacturer cannot claim an SPF on the label of their product, the same SPF ingredients generally remain in the product. A few of our favorite cosmetics and moisturizers with sunscreen include Oxygenetix Oxygenating Moisturizer, Oxygenetix Oxygenating Foundation, Colorescience Pro Sunforgettable Brush SPF 30,Colorescience Pro Sunforgettable Primer SPF 30, and Colorescience Pro Sunforgettable Lip Shine SPF 35. If you have concerns about the SPF in your cosmetics or moisturizers, please contact us.

No-Needle Botox, researched by Dr. Schlessinger A new study presented at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (one that Dr. Schlessinger participated in) has shown that a topical botulinum toxin gel, currently being called RT001, significantly improved the appearance of crow’s-feet, in 89% of patients in the study. It is not available to the public yet, as it is still undergoing FDA testing. This new product is a major breakthrough, as it’s not injected into the skin with a needle like traditional Botox or Dysport--it’s applied topically to the skin. The gel, which is applied in a physician’s office, works by penetrating the layers of the skin and relaxing the underlying muscles, reducing the appearance of wrinkles. The gel is then wiped off with a proprietary cleanser. This alternative way to reduce wrinkles could greatly increase the numbers of people who want Botox results without the needles. In addition, results showed that the topical gel treatment lasted about 4 months. Though the gel is still in clinical trials and is not yet approved by the FDA, it may be a jumping-off point for people who don’t like needles and don’t mind somewhat less activity than the injectables provide. Dr. Schlessinger says, "It is exciting to have been a part of this trial and the development of this new treatment. Additionally, I love the fact that we have access to most of these new clinical trials here in Omaha. We are actively looking for volunteers for a new application of this drug for underarm sweating. The trials should begin early next year, so sign up early to be a part!" For more information on the underarm sweating study, please contact Study@LovelySkin.com or call us at 402-697-6599.

Anti-Gray Hair Pill – Is It Safe? Gray hair is often viewed as a sign of aging, and many people take part in the ancient practice of hair dying to rid of those grays. However, a new way to keep those grays away is on the horizon. A pill that could stave off gray hair may be available as soon as 2015. For more than a decade, cosmetic company L’Oreal has been researching a pill that would prevent hair from turning gray. The new pill contains an undisclosed fruit extract that mimics an enzyme that protects production of pigmentation, the process that keeps hair its natural color. The pill would prevent oxidative stress, a process that causes hair color to fade from its natural color to gray. However, if your hair is already gray, you’re out of luck. L’Oreal researchers say the pill has to be taken every day for at least 10 years prior to any hair turning gray, and it will have to be taken every day for the rest of your life to keep those grays away. Is a pill really the answer to keeping gray hair away? Maybe not. Dr. Schlessinger is concerned about the long-term safety risks this pill could cause to the body, and since most people don’t know when their hair might start turning gray, if ever, it may not be worth the risk. Dr. Schlessinger is carefully watching the development of this pill and states "there will be further research on this and I hope this will turn out, but my guess is that it won’t."

New Study Links Tanning Bed Use to Increased Skin Cancer Risk Tanning beds have long been suspected as a risk of causing cancer, and there’s new research to support this. A study presented by Harvard researchers at the 10th American Association of Cancer Research International Conference has shown a link between tanning bed usage and deadly skin cancers. For 20 years, the researchers tracked tanning bed usage in more than 73,000 nurses. They also followed overall tanning bed usage in relation to basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma--all types of skin cancer. Researchers found that for every 4 uses of a tanning bed, the risk for basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas increased by 15% and the risk for melanoma –the most deadly skin cancer—increased by 11%. They also noted that tanning bed usage at a younger age, during high school and college, increased cancer risk. "This is something I have been saying for years. Hopefully, people will finally take notice," states Dr. Schlessinger. Still want that bronze glow without the risk of cancer? LovelySkin carries a full range of sunless tanning products. Some of our favorites are Jane Iredale Tantasia Self-Tanner and Phytomer Sun Radiance Self-Tanning Cream Face and Body.

Dr. S in the Press Woman’s Day (November issue) Your skin changes with age and so should your skin care regimen. Dr. Schlessinger was featured in the November issue of Woman’s Day in the article Turn Back the Clock that highlights ways to treat and erase fine lines and wrinkles for women as they age. Woman’s Day (November issue) Sometimes the information you hear about your hair is untrue. Dr. S shared his expertise and refuted two hair myths in the Woman’s Day article 8 Hair Myths—Debunked. Family Circle (November issue) Have you heard of B.B. Cream? This skin care phenomenon that started in Asia is a hybrid of makeup and skin care products. Dr. Schlessinger gave his expert opinion on the best B.B. Creams in the November issue of Family Circle magazine. B.B. creams are also coming to LovelySkin! Check out our newest category, B.B. Cream, today! Dedicated Follower blog Our newest breakthrough product, FixMySkin Healing Balm, was featured in the blog Dedicated Follower. The author, Kelsi Smith, used the body balm to treat insect bites and was thrilled with the results. The FixMySkin Healing Balms will be available for purchase in November, just in time for the winter months. Makeup University Dr. Schlessinger’s signature skin care line, LovelySkin, was recently featured in the blog, Makeup University. The author, Cherelynn Baker, was impressed with the LovelySkin system and loved the refreshing LovelySkin Toner-Mist and fast-absorbing LovelySkin Sheer Oil-Free Moisturizer.

Just in at LovelySkin… Dermelect Cosmeceuticals provides you with cutting-edge ingredients and innovative treatments to target areas of concern such as hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, puffy eyes, sagging decolletage and peeling nails. All products are formulated with key ingredients such as Matrixyl 3000, jojoba and hyaluronics that work for every skin type. Tweezerman beauty tools are loved by everyone from celebrities, models and makeup artists to top beauty gurus, magazine editors and women around the world. They are high in quality, performance, and value, and Tweezerman stands by your investment with their lifetime guarantee and free sharpening policy.

Clinical Research Studies

Dr. Schlessinger is now recruiting for studies on submental fat, hidradenitis, actinic keratosis, excessive sweating - underarm and hands, psoriasis, eczema and athlete's foot. The studies all fill up very quickly, so if you or your family member suffers from one of these conditions and wishes to be in a clinical trial, contact us today. Clinical Research – Conducted in Omaha, Nebraska, Only

Submental Fat Studies (Unwanted Chin Fat) We are preparing to conduct a study for the treatment of submental fat (fat beneath the chin). Please contact us to pre-register for the upcoming submental fat study. If you are interested in this study, please contact us at 402-697-6599 or email Study@LovelySkin.com. Pre-register for this study at www.LovelySkin.com/Study.

Hidradenitis Studies (Hidradenitis Suppurativa) Skin Specialists will soon be to conducting a study for the treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa (boils in the groin or underarm). If you are interested in this study, please contact us at 402-697-6599 or email Study@LovelySkin.com. Pre-register for this study at www.LovelySkin.com/Study.

Actinic Keratosis (AK) Studies (Precancerous Lesions) Dr. Schlessinger regularly conducts a study for the treatment of actinic keratosis. Please contact us to pre-register for the next AK study. If you are interested in this study, please contact us at 402-697-6599 or email Study@LovelySkin.com. Pre-register for this study at www.LovelySkin.com/Study.

Excessive Sweating – Underarm and Hands We will soon be screening patients for a study on excessive sweating, with a concentration on the underarms and hands. If you are interested in this study, please contact us at 402-697-6599 or email Study@LovelySkin.com. Pre-register for this study at www.LovelySkin.com/Study.

Psoriasis Dr. Schlessinger is currently screening patients for a few psoriasis studies testing oral and injectable medications to treat mild, moderate and severe psoriasis. If you are interested in this study, please contact us at 402-697-6599 or email Study@LovelySkin.com. Pre-register for this study at www.LovelySkin.com/Study.

Eczema Studies (atopic dermatitis) We are presently conducting studies of various medications for the treatment of eczema (atopic dermatitis). If you are interested in this study, please contact us at 402-697-6599 or email Study@LovelySkin.com. Pre-register for this study at www.LovelySkin.com/Study.

Athlete's Foot Studies Screening is underway for a study involving a topical treatment for athlete's foot (Tinea Pedis). If you are interested in this study, please contact us at 402-697-6599 or email Study@LovelySkin.com. Pre-register for this study at www.LovelySkin.com/Study.

All of our studies fill up very quickly, so if you or your family member suffers from one of these conditions and wishes to be in a clinical trial, contact us today.

Cathy's Monthly Recommendation

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