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Save $100 with the Duet Dividends program
Save $100 if you qualify for BOTOX® Cosmetic and JUVEDERM® XC injectable gel treatments!
Both treatments must be administered during the same office visit between now and November 30, 2011. Limitations apply.
Take advantage of this great deal! Contact our patient coordinators, Cassie or Kara, at (402) 334-7546 or email us at Cosmetics@LovelySkin.com to set up a consultation today.
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LovelySkin.com wins prestigious Platinum BizRate award!
LovelySkin.com has earned the 2011 Bizrate Circle of Excellence Platinum award! The prestigious award goes to online retailers that have top-rated customer service reviews. Only 27 out of more than 5000 online retailers received this award - that's 0.5% of all online retailers associated with Bizrate Insights North American Retailer Network. LovelySkin.com joins 27 other prominent winners, including Bobbi Brown, Bose and Zappos.
We are very proud of this accomplishment, but we couldn't have achieved it without the support of our loyal customers and our extremely dedicated staff. LovelySkin.com promises to continue to deliver the best dermatologist-recommended products and the best customer service. Thank you, our remarkable customers, for your patronage over the past 14 years, and we look forward to many more years serving all of your skin care needs.
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Only 2 Days Left - Vote for LovelySkin and Dr. Schlessinger in the Best of Omaha Awards
Only 2 days left to vote –Voting ends September 30th!
Last year, we were honored to earn awards for three categories in the 'Best of Omaha' awards. Dr. Schlessinger was voted Best Dermatologist and Best Cosmetic Surgeon, while our day spa, LovelySkin Spa (formerly Aesthetica) was voted Best in Omaha. We would really appreciate it if you would vote for Dr. Schlessinger in these two categories (Best Dermatologist and Best Cosmetic Surgeon) in the Omaha Magazine. Additionally, please vote for LovelySkin Spa (Best Day Spa) as well. We are in the last days of voting for 2011 (voting ends September 30th), and we'd love it if you could help us achieve the top awards once again!
Please vote in the following 3 categories - Thank You!
Best of Omaha Vote Now!
Thank you for your continued support!
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
In honor and support of National Breast Cancer Awareness month, we’re featuring a collection of fabulous pink products from jane iredale, Colorescience, Clarisonic and more! These skin care products help keep your skin healthy and glowing. Each participating brand will donate a portion of their proceeds to organizations that raise breast cancer awareness and help fund breast cancer research and treatment. Supplies of these special breast cancer awareness products are limited, so buy them now.
The LovelySkin team along with Dr. Schlessinger, for the 7th consecutive year, are participating in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on October 2. Watch for our photos in the next newsletter.
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LovelySkin at the Emmys
The LovelySkin team and Dr. Schlessinger traveled to Los Angeles to participate in the Emmy gift suites prior to the Emmy awards. Our gift box contained samples of our signature skin care line, along with a few of our recommended favorites, including Colorescience Pro Primer Wild to Mild Skin Bronzer SPF 20, Colorescience Sunforgettable SPF 30 Medium Brush and Neocutis Bio-Cream Bio-restorative Skin Cream.
"In an industry such as television it is a priority to have beautiful and healthy skin for the cameras," said Stacey, LovelySkin’s retail manager. "I was so excited to share some of our favorites with everyone!"
Celebrities were also given a sneak preview of our new signature products, FixMySkin Healing Balms. These products were invented by Dr. Schlessinger and his son, Daniel, and were given out as a special trial before they are made available to the public in November.
"I believe we were the most popular booth there," said Pam, our office manager. "[We were] always crowded. Even the other vendors were at our booth!"
Notable stars that stopped by included Natasha Alam from "True Blood," Vienna Girardi from "The Bachelor," Camille Grammer from "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" and many more. Click here to see celebrity photos and to learn more about the event!
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Allure Best of Beauty Award winners are out!
Every year, the editors at Allure Magazine select their best beauty products and award them with the prestigious Best of Beauty award. This year, LovelySkin is proud to offer 25 of these award-winning products. Discover some of the best skin care products, makeup and hair care tools here!
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Up–to– the Minute Medical News
Skin cancer detection device on its way to FDA approval
A new medical device called MelaFind is on its way to FDA approval. The MelaFind device is intended to identify melanoma, a serious and deadly form of skin cancer, usually caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. According to estimates by the National Cancer Institute, more than 70,000 new cases of melanoma will be diagnosed in 2011 and more than 8000 deaths will occur due to this cancer.
The device uses a camera to take a photo of the skin lesion, which a computer analyzes based on an algorithm developed from treatments of thousands of patients. The FDA has sent the device’s manufacturer, Mela Science, a letter stating the device is “approvable” pending some final negotiations. The letter is based on 7 years of scrutiny of the device’s safety and effectiveness by the FDA.
Dr. Schlessinger has some caveats about the use of this technology at the present time.
"The reason for this is that it lulls the patient into a potentially dangerous situation where the 'machine' is felt to be infallible and able to diagnose a 'melanoma'. The problem is that the 'machine' is only as good as the person who is looking at the body and examining the moles. If the doctor (or more likely nurse, in this situation) is incompetent or simply doesn't see a suspicious mole, the machine is never going to find it."
Dr. Schlessinger says this machine isn’t 100% accurate, so there’s a good chance many melanomas will be missed by the device, creating a false sense of security that "there’s no melanoma present."
"Even great dermatologists have huge discussions and debates over what exactly a melanoma is, as this is NOT a black and white diagnosis. To think that a machine can take all the guesswork out of this thorny problem is both ridiculous and terrifying," states Dr. Schlessinger.
For an accurate diagnosis of melanoma, you should always consult a dermatologist. Early detection is key for the early diagnosis of skin cancer. Any irregular moles or lesion should be checked by a dermatologist on a regular basis.
Dr. Schlessinger and Skin Specialists are experts in mole evaluation and skin cancer evaluation and treatment. To set up an appointment for an early detection evaluation either email us for an appointment or give us a call at 402-334-SKIN (7546) or toll free at 1-800-757-7546.
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Tattoo ink may contain chemicals toxic to your health
Although most people already know about the risks involved with receiving a tattoo, including infection, allergic reaction and scars, an estimated 45 million Americans have at least one tattoo. However, it’s not just allergic reactions tattoo recipients need to worry about -- new research has found that toxic chemicals are present in many tattoo inks, including metals, phthalates and hydrocarbons that are carcinogens and endocrine disrupters.
One of the chemicals found in black tattoo ink, benzo(a)pyrene, has been found to cause skin cancer in lab animals. Research has already shown that the tattoo inks can migrate to lymph nodes. Dyes and inks used in tattoo ink do not need to be approved by the FDA, and it remains very difficult to know the exact composition of dyes and inks used in tattooing. The FDA has begun more rigorous testing on tattoo ink to answer fundamental questions about tattoos and the health risks associated with the ink.
Dr. Schlessinger says that this issue is concerning to him because so many tattoos are out there already and every day the number increases.
"Perhaps the best take home message is that if you have allergies or eczema, tattoos may be a poor choice for you. Additionally, if you have a history of cancer or immune diseases in the family, tattoos should be lower on the ‘must do’ list," Dr. Schlessinger advises.
However, if you are going to get a tattoo, Dr. Schlessinger recommends getting it on an area that is easily hidden.
"Always remember that it is much easier and less costly to put on a tattoo than to remove it. While laser treatments can work on many tattoos, costs can be extremely high – even into the thousands of dollars – to remove them, so think carefully before having a tattoo!"
If you have a tattoo you’d like removed, Dr. Schlessinger offers consultations and treatments for tattoo removal. To read more about the hazards of tattoo ink, check out the article Are Tattoos Toxic?
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Liposuction can reduce triglyceride levels
According to research presented at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons annual meeting, liposuction may “reduce harmful fat circulating in the blood.” The fat that circulates in the blood is called triglycerides, and high triglyceride levels can raise the risk of heart disease and metabolic syndrome. In the study, researchers found that people who had high triglyceride levels experienced a 43% reduction in triglycerides 3 months after liposuction.
"This is good news, but we still want our patients to watch their diets before and after liposuction," states Dr. Schlessinger.
Now is the perfect time to get liposuction. Not only will liposuction help you shed a few pounds before you see your friends and family during the holiday season, but it can also benefit your health. To learn more or to set up an appointment for liposuction performed by Dr. Schlessinger, email us or call us at 1-800-757-7546. Also visit our cosmetic surgery page for more information.
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Just in at LovelySkin…
Alchimie Forever combines the scientific and clinical experience of its two founders in a multifaceted line of Swiss skin care products. Started by the husband and wife duo, Drs. Luigi and Barbara Polla, it combines Barbara’s cellular aging and antioxidant knowledge with Luigi’s research in skin aging and laser therapy. Each product reflects this unique fusion, both in the laser-related names and the use of powerfully penetrating antioxidants.
All Alchimie Forever products are hypoallergenic, non–comedogenic, dye–free, gluten–free and cruelty–free (not tested on animals).
Coming soon…
Soon we’ll be carrying Tweezerman beauty tools. Watch for more details.
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Clinical Research Studies
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Dr. Schlessinger is now recruiting for studies on a new eye cream and new drugs for psoriasis, acne, toenail fungus, tinea and eczema, and for an upcoming study of sweating on the palms and underarms. 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.
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Excessive Sweating – Underarm and Hands
Dr. Schlessinger is currently 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.
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Psoriasis
We are currently screening patients for a few Psoriasis studies testing topical, 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.
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Acne Study
Screening is also underway for study testing an oral medication. If you or someone you know has acne, please contact us.
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.
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Toenail Fungus (Onychomycosis) Studies
Skin Specialists is actively screening patients for a toenail fungus study testing a topical medication.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Cathy's Monthly Recommendation
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Cathy Hutfless
Director,
LovelySkin.com
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Clarisonic "Hope" Mia Cleansing System, $119
NEW LOWER PRICE: The Clarisonic Mia has been decreased from $149 down to $119!
"If you don’t already have a Clarisonic product, this is the one to get – it’s the perfect size! Plus, $15 from every sale of this Clarisonic will be donated to the Look Good...Feel Better campaign, a national public service program created to help individuals with cancer improve their self–esteem and gain greater confidence. With Breast Cancer Awareness month right around the corner, this is a wonderful way to show your support."
Now Only: $119
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