Laser Hair Removal: Relief of Unwanted Hair Growth You know the drill, the warm weather hits and it is time to put on that bathing suit or shorts and out comes the razor. With the razor sometimes comes razor bumps and irritation. For men and women laser hair removal may be the answer to that hairless prayer. Owner Nikki Rasmussen states, ” Many of our clients are men who can’t stand being so hot in the summer due to the amount of hair on their chest and back.” Laser hair removal is the process of using a light or laser beam to “permanently” reduce unwanted hair. Certain Light and Laser […]

Would you want your dentist performing your tummy tuck? Well, believe it or not, it is perfectly legal, and it happens much more often than you think. Board certification is the culmination of the approval process in which our mentors and peers determine whether a particular physician is suitable to treat patients in a specific field of medicine. However, with all of the confusing claims of board certification that are floating around, how does a patient truly know who is properly qualified for the privilege of offering their services to you? We have unfortunately made it the patient’s responsibility to sift through the misleading information and muddle through the semantics […]

Hair loss options for men Updated: Wednesday, 01 Jun 2011, 3:54 PM EDTPublished : Wednesday, 01 Jun 2011, 3:54 PM EDT Seth Stutman WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (Mass Appeal) – Hair loss can take more than just a physical toll on the people that it affects … But luckily there are more and more options out there for people who are looking to save their hairline. Dr. Scott boden guides patients through the world of hair care options and is here to shed some light on the subject. Reconstructing a new hairline requires surgical as well as artistic skill. It is critically important to get it right the first time and thus […]

Offers “Beat the Tax-Hike” Spa Treatment Services Through June 30, 2011 , (June 1, 2011) – Don’t have your summer pedicure yet or looking to get rid of that annoying wrinkle with a little Botox® Cosmetic for less money? No problem. in , Connecticut is reminding customers to get beach ready and wrinkle free by July 1st before the new tax hikes go into effect around Connecticut. As a surprise to most spa-goers, Connecticut is imposing a new 6.35% sales tax on all manicures, pedicures, skin-improving products and procedures like Botox® Juvederm® and cosmetic surgery as of July 1, 2011. 1 ’s owner, Nikki Rasmussen, sends an invitation to the […]

, (May 10, 2011) – Just in time for summer, the top 10 myths of summertime hair loss in men and women: Hair Loss Fact vs Myth 1. Myth: Wearing a baseball cap or hats will cause thinning hair and loss of hair.Truth: Hats off to this myth! No matter what your mother has told you, wearing a hat does not cause hair to thin or fall out. 2. Myth: Exposure to chlorine in swimming pools will cause hair loss.Truth: Another dive in the truth department…chlorinated water can dry the hair shafts and make them more brittle, but does not cause hair to thin or fall out. 3. Myth: Applying […]

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The April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery includes a study examining the results of Sculptra Aesthetic dermal filler. The multi-center study focused on the treatment of the nasolabial folds that travel from each side of the nose to the corners of the mouth. Doctors followed 233 people for 25 months during their treatments with either Sculptra or, for comparison, injectable human collagen (hyaluronic acid was not approved yet when this study was designed). Among the group treated with Sculptra, a total of 106 out of 116 continued their treatments and remained in the study’s “long-term surveillance phase.” Their results indicate that Sculptra (poly-L-lactic acid) is superior to human collagen […]

Get your own Glow on Remember growing up, that picture of the girl in the Coppertone ad, the one with the tan-line showing as the dog pulled on her bathing suit? Boy things have changed, if you see a kid with a tan or without sunscreen you will have 10 Mom’s coming up to you waving sunscreen yelling child abuse! It seems as though we are more educated about protecting our children, however not so great about protecting ourselves. Recently while researching self tanners I came across a campaign called, “Go with your own Glow”. It is the campaign for the Skin Cancer foundation. In my line of work, I […]

, –October 6th, 2010: Yolo aesthetic boutique & med spa recognized Breast Cancer Awareness month with a day of celebration. On Tuesday October 5th, Yolo offered free beauty treatments to the public and Breast Cancer survivors. Over 40 people attended and received gift bags containing iS Clinical® skincare and received complimentary services including free brow waxing/shaping, chair massage, and more. One hundred percent of donations went directly to the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation. Spa Owner Nikki Rasmussen, who is also a Registered Nurse, says, “This day is was one of the most enjoyable events of the year for YOLO. To be able to raise awareness for such a worthy […]

Hello readers, Recently there has been a huge increase in “at home” laser and light devices that make some pretty great claims. One only has to go to Bliss world to view a few, there is the Tria “at home laser hair removal” for around $500, the Nu Lase Light Therapy Anti aging device for around $150 and a slew of others. I’m not stating they don’t work (possibly minimally), however I’m a skeptic… Given the fact that in the State of Connecticut a laser or light device can only be operated by a Nurse Practitioner, Physician’s Assistant, or Registered Nurse under DIRECT supervision of a Physician, I have to […]