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Lip enhancements in Beverly Hills have become more and more popular in recent years. Full lips help to promote a youthful appearance, and considering the procedure is safe and relatively simple, patients are very happy with their results.There are a few different types of lip enhancement procedures, including Fat Transfer, Collagen, Dermalogen, Hyaluronic Acid and Alloderm. A new type of procedure, Laser Lip Enhancement Treatment, offers perhaps the most exciting benefits yet. With its modernized technology, this procedure offers benefits that other procedures do not.

The Benefits

Here’s a few great things that happen when you get your lips enhanced using the Laser Lip Enhancement Treatment:• Fuller lips: If you have suffered from thin lips for most of your life, then you are probably a great candidate for a lip enhancement in Beverly Hills. With a lip enhancement, your doctor will be able to add more volume to your lips and sculpt to add a fuller contour. Most clients fall in love with the results.• Corrective results: If you think your lips look uneven or crooked, a lip enhancement in Beverly Hills can help correct this. Dr. Ourian^™ will be able to reshape your pout, making your lips look more even and voluminous.• Faster: With modern advances in lip enhancement procedures, the whole process has become faster than before. Specifically, the Laser Lip Enhancement Treatment is faster than surgical procedures. Prep time, the actual length of the procedure and after-care are all relatively short.• Smoother texture: With the Laser Lip Enhancement Treatment, your doctor will be able to smooth fine lines and wrinkles out from your lips – a key benefit offered by this procedure. Most people do not realize what a difference it makes in adding to a youthful appearance.• Less expensive: Modern advances have also made this procedure less expensive than before. The laser procedure is cheaper than other lip enhancement options.• Longer lasting results: When it comes to lip enhancement procedures, the Laser Lip Enhancement Treatment will most likely lead to longer lasting results.

The Procedure

After seeing all these benefits from a Laser Lip Enhancement Treatment, you may be wondering what happens in the treatment. Here is how your doctor will create your perfect lip shape and volume:

1. Plumping

First your doctor will inject a filler to plump up your lips. Your doctor will determine how much is necessary depending on how big you want to make your lips. The needle that is used is very thin, so only local anesthesia is needed. Most people experience little to no pain.

2. Refining

The plumping process might be repeated two to three times by your doctor if necessary. Again, this depends on how voluminous you want to make your lips.

3. Laser Treatment

In this final step, the lips are resurfaced using a laser. The laser removes fine lines to leave the texture of the lips smooth, soft and supple. While you may think that this step is unnecessary or not needed, you will be surprised at the difference the laser makes on the final results. When the laser smooths out the overall texture of the lips, it leads to the rejuvenated lines you’ve been waiting for. In addition, if the thought of using a laser scares you or makes you pause before getting the treatment, know that the laser beam penetrates to a precise, controlled depth, which makes the procedure safe and very predictable.Epione is located in the heart of Beverly Hills, CA and is a state of the art, comprehensive laser and aesthetic surgery center. Our team at Epione works together to restore or create your desired appearance, and our staff is dedicated to providing their patients the highest level of care and attention. We use the latest in technology for hair, skin and body contouring, strive to occupy a special and unique place in the hearts and minds of our patients

At Epione we use only genuine Botox purchased directly from Allergan, the manufacturer. Our patients know they are getting Botox that is authentic, unadulterated and safe. Epione has been a Black Diamond provider of Botox, a status awarded by Allergan only to the top, select medical practices in the United States. Epione is also a leading provider of other injectables such as Juvéderm, Restylane, Perlane, Sculptra and Radiesse. Epione is a trusted source of 100% pure Botox.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued letters to more than 350 physicians nationwide notifying them that information had been received connecting their practices to the receipt of unapproved Botox from Canada Drugs, a foreign supplier. This letter further states that this fake Botox may not be safe or effective and therefore may pose a danger to their patients. The importation of unapproved Botox is illegal as a violation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The FDA requests these doctors cease using the imported, unapproved Botox and to retain and ship any remaining inventory to the FDA.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – To help kick off this year’s Teen Choice Awards, Epione Beverly Hills participated in the 2010 Teen Choice Gifting Suite, hosted by KIIS-FM, Los Angeles’ premiere hit music station. The event was held on Friday, August 6 at the W Hotel in Westwood and welcomed some of Hollywood’s hottest tween and teen stars for an afternoon of mixing, mingling and swag grabbing.Among the list of guests at the star-studded gifting suite event included Bronson Pelletier, Charlie Bewley, Nikki Blonsky, Rico Rodriguez, Raini Rodriguez, Joey King, Shar Jackson, Bobby Brown, Tenley Molzahn, Quinton Aaron, and Alex Meraz. Meraz rose to fame in the role of Paul in “The Twilight Saga: New Moon,” a 2010 Teen Choice Awards winner. He received a signature spray tan courtesy of Epione Beverly Hills to help him get camera-ready for his big night.

Dr. Simon Ourian^™ Mixes and Mingles with the Next Generation of Hollywood Stars; Twilight’s Alex Meraz of ‘New Moon,’ ‘Eclipse’ and ‘The Twilight Saga’ Gets a Spray Tan from Beverly Hills’ Finest

“It was such a pleasure for my staff to participate in this year’s 2010 Teen Choice Gifting Suite, and meet so many of the industry’s rising stars and trendsetters,” said Dr. Simon Ourian^™, medical director. “It’s often during the teen years that we begin paying close attention to our appearance, discovering what we like and dislike about our bodies, learning how to care for our skin and determining what it means to look and feel our best. Hollywood’s tweens, teens and young adults greatly influence the rest of the country’s young people while they’re going through that phase, so I’m happy that I can say I met a lot of great role models at the event.”Epione Beverly Hills, a leading, state-of-the-art laser and aesthetic medicine center, regularly caters to the needs of men and women seeking to enhance their appearances and achieve a ‘picture perfect’ or red-carpet-ready appearance. The center specializes in a wide range of treatments for the face, skin, hair, breasts and full body including acne scar removal, laser hair removal, tattoo removal, breast reductions, and breast augmentation surgery.When asked what advice he would give to tweens and teens seeking guidance on ways to look and feel their best, Dr. Ourian^™ expressed the importance of inner beauty, self-esteem, confidence and making health and wellness a priority.“When young people ask me for tips on how they can look their best, I always tell them that the first step is to be proud and confident in who they are, and to diligently maintain what they’ve already been blessed with,” said Dr. Ourian^™. “Eat well, take great care of your skin and body and commit to a healthy lifestyle and healthy choices. Those are some of the most important things you can do.”Presented annually by Fox, the Teen Choice Awards honor the year’s biggest achievements in music, movies, sports, television, fashion and more. The 2010 awards aired on August 9, marking the 12^th year of the televised presentation.

About Epione Medical Corporation

Epione, located in the heart of Beverly Hills, is one of the most comprehensive, state-of-the-art laser and aesthetic medicine centers of its kind in the world. Epione is designed to offer clients comfort, convenience and privacy. The practice specializes in the most current technology available for skin, hair, and body contouring, and its staff is dedicated to providing our clients with the highest level of personal attention and care. For more information, call Epione at (888) 951-3377 or visit www.epione.com.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — For many years, liposuction has been a popular choice for women who want to target problem areas and achieve a slimmer, smoother and firmer appearance. However, the procedure is not without its drawbacks, posing health dangers to some and short-lived results for others. To combat many of the ‘cons’ of liposuction, Epione Medical Corporation, a state-of-the-art aesthetic surgery center, now offers OptiLipo, a revolutionary alternative to liposuction. The procedure may successfully flush fat, block the ability to store fat and achieve long-lasting results, among other benefits.“At Epione, we offer the latest and most progressive technology and aesthetic procedures in order to help out clients achieve the results they want, and look and feel better than ever before,” said Dr. Simon Ourian^™, medical director. “OptiLipo has quickly become the premier choice for women wanting to get rid of excess fat and cellulite without undergoing anesthesia or having to worry about future weight gain.”

Revolutionary OptiLipo Treatment Flushes Fat, Fights Cellulite and Post-Treatment Weight Gain and Achieves a Smoother, Firmer Skin Surface

During the OptiLipo procedure, problem areas are injected with microscopic quantities of natural plant extracts, homeopathic, pharmaceutical agents and vitamins. The procedure targets fat reduction in desired areas, flushes the fat out and over the course of several sessions, blocks the body’s ability to store fat in those areas, while simultaneously stimulating the body’s ability to burn fat.OptiLipo offers a number of benefits that liposuction does not:

1. OptiLipo is non-surgical procedure that does not require anesthesia, posing far less health dangers than liposuction.
2. OptiLipo achieves a smoother skin surface, and does not enhance preexisting cellulite, which often occurs with liposuction.
3. No extensive medical evaluations or elaborate laboratory data is required prior to undergoing the OptiLipo procedure.

On average, based on the patient’s condition, results can be seen in two to three sessions. Some patients will see immediate results. Treatments are minimally invasive and recovery is immediate.In addition to electing for OptiLipo as an alternative to liposuction, the treatment may also effective for aging skin, redundant or sagging skin, hand rejuvenation and neck rejuvenation.“OptiLipo is one of the most popular procedures for women who want to reverse the signs of aging, regain a more youthful appearance and look fantastic in their clothes and swimwear,” said Dr. Ourian^™. “Schedule a consultation and let’s discuss how OptiLipo can help you get amazing results.”For more information about OptiLipo, or other non-surgical aesthetic treatments offered by Epione Medical Corporation, please call 310.598.2345.

Lisa Kudrow and Tori Spelling had nose jobs at 16. 17 year old Britney Spears, with mom’s permission, got breast implants. When teens see celebrity peers getting plastic surgery, they may decide that their own looks need improving. Some, like Ashley Tisdale and Soleil Moon Frye, may need surgery for medical reasons, but most teen surgery is cosmetic, not corrective in nature.Teens only make up 2 percent of cosmetic surgery patients in the U.S., but according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the number is getting larger. In 2008, 81,885 invasive surgeries were done on teens, ages 13–19, while 219,136 received minimally invasive treatment. Many people think that the average teen requesting this is probably spoiled, rich and overly obsessed with image, but not all fall into that category. The reasons for plastic surgery can vary depending on the circumstances.

Reasons to Avoid the Knife

Teens, being who they are, desire plastic surgery in order to fit in with their friends. They may feel that having bigger breasts or a more defined chin may finally give them the popularity they have always dreamed of. Of course, this is not always the case, and when it fails to change their social lives, they can be devastated.Unfortunately, there are other surgeons who are perfectly willing to do surgery on a teen without screening them first. Parents, too, are occasionally to blame; they may want “the perfect child” and insist that the surgery be done.Because of this, a good surgeon will carefully interview a candidate to make sure they are emotionally stable enough to handle the surgery. The surgeon must also be sure the teen’s expectations are realistic and their motives are correct. Teens with body dysmorphic disorder may not be good candidates; these patients will focus on a specific flaw or other defect (real or imagined), and convince themselves that surgery is the only way to treat it. This condition is best handled by a psychologist or other mental health care professional.

Procedures to Skip

There are a number of procedures that teenagers should avoid. Breast enhancement, in particular with saline implants, is one. This is because the body may not yet be done developing, and the general rule is that the patient must be at least 18. There are a few exceptions, such as birth defects, trauma or diseases that may require breast reconstruction. Silicone can be used for reconstruction purposes by women of all ages, but is limited to 22 and older for enhancement.Since teens often lose baby fat with age, liposuction is not recommended. For teens that have a problem losing weight with just diet and exercise alone, however, it can be used for spot reduction purposes. It should not be used to treat obesity as a whole and is most definitely not a substitute for diet and exercise.

Procedures to Consider

Rhinoplasty can be a suitable procedure for certain candidates. Broken or deformed noses can be fixed by this procedure. Breast reductions are also popular; in Soleil Moon Frye’s case, her large breasts were causing her back and shoulder pain, as well as breathing problems. Microdermabrasion and chemical peels can help teens with severe acne and skin irregularities, and laser hair removal can help those with excessive hair.

Five Important Questions to Ask When Considering Surgery for Your Child

1. Who truly wants the surgery? The teenager must be the one who desires it most; after all, they are the ones who must live with the results. Parents, peers and significant others can offer advice, but they must not pressure the patient into making a decision.
2. Is your child emotionally and mentally mature? A good surgeon will want to be sure the patient understands the process and what will take place before, during and after surgery.
3. How well does your child handle pain and follow directions? The recovery process can be long, painful and draining. As a parent, you can only do so much; your child must be able to handle the rest on their own.
4. Does the child have a realistic outlook on the results? Make sure your child knows that their lives will not radically change after undergoing surgery.
5. Is your child physically mature? Depending on the surgery, this could play a huge role. Breast reductions can be done on patients as young as 15, while other surgeries may have to wait until the child is older.

Plastic surgery will not only affect your body, but it can also affect your mind, and this may not necessarily be a positive thing. Anticipation of the surgery, while exciting, can also be draining and stressful. If you are used to seeing your particular flaw every day, as much as you may not have liked it, its disappearance after plastic surgery may leave you disappointed and sad. In addition, family members may notice that the flaw is gone, and their hesitation to approve of your decision to remove it may make you uncomfortable. Lastly, the bruising and swelling, as well as overall pain and discomfort, may add to your depression.Depression after surgery is nothing new. In fact, the symptoms are similar to post partum depression. Disapproval from others, whether verbal or non-verbal, can make you feel angry and alone. Long stares from strangers can do the same. By the same token, the results can feel positive as opposed to negative.Those who are prone to depression and anxiety, as well as personality disorders, are more likely to experience postoperative depression. Many plastic surgeons provide pre- and postoperative counseling to help their patients make the transition, no matter how minor the surgery.

Confidence in Oneself

While plastic surgery can help improve self esteem, you must have a positive image of yourself before you ever undergo a procedure. Ideal candidates do not believe their lives will change completely for the better after surgery; they think positively about themselves in general, and see plastic surgery as a way to eliminate a flaw or problem area.

Great Expectations

Having realistic expectations for your plastic surgery experience is crucial to having a positive mindset later. Remember, the point of plastic surgery is to improve a specific area of your body. It will not necessarily change your life, although this is often a pleasant side effect.In a study done in 2005, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons noted that 75 percent of the respondents stated that they chose the procedure for an improvement in appearance and a more active lifestyle. The same percentage felt they had many more emotional and psychological rewards after the procedure. 45 percent also noted that they felt more attractive, and felt that they were benefited by it.

Important Things To Know

Make sure you discuss what your expectations are with your doctor. This will help you and your doctor synthesize your information, and keep you from developing unrealistic ideas about your surgery. Your doctor will also be able to discuss different procedures with you that may give you the results you want. It is important to distinguish between liposuction and a tummy tuck, and your doctor can help you make that kind of clarification. This kind of communication can help you figure out exactly what type of surgery you need to get your desired look.In addition, you should go over your medical information with your doctor. Cosmetic surgery can be as small as cutting off a skin tag or as major as a facelift; it is in your best interest to give your doctor as much information as you can so he can do the best job possible. In addition, your doctor may need to know some important information that you may not think is important. Do you have sleep apnea? Are you a heavy bleeder? Do you have a family history of circulation problems? Answering these questions may not mean you are disqualified from surgery, but your honest responses could very well keep you alive on the operating table.Patients who may be subject to great emotional changes will be screened by the plastic surgeons during their first consultation. Again, if you show signs of this, you may still be able to get surgery, but you may also be given a few precautionary measures to keep you safe.For those who are a high risk, the surgeon may recommend counseling before agreeing to do surgery. These would include:

• Patients going through divorce or other severe psychological stress may not be ready for surgery at that time,
• Patients with a desire to look "perfect" may also not be ready.
• Patients with mental issues will need to have their psychologist and their surgeon working as a team in order to qualify. This will not only consist of an evaluation of the patient's mental stability, but any medications taken before or after the surgery.

These precautions may seem time consuming and pointless, but as the saying goes, "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." It is better for the doctor to be fully prepared going into surgery than to have him attempt to rectify a potentially deadly situation.