Dr. Maueen Bakken INTRODUCES NEW AND ONLY NON-INVASIVE, BODY SLIMMING, LOW-LEVEL LASER TREATMENT WITH PROVEN RESULTS ZERONA® Offers Safe Alternative for Painless Reduction of Inches and Body Fat in Red Deer, Alberta (11/30/2010) – Laser Derm and Wellness Centre, Red Deer announces the arrival of the ZERONA®, the only non-invasive, body slimming, low-level laser treatment, to its practice, making Dr. Bakken one of the first physicians to offer the ZERONA™ in the Red Deer, Alberta. During clinical trials, the ZERONA® has been scientifically proven to result in an average of 3.6 inches lost from patients’ waist, hips and thighs. Unlike invasive weight loss surgery, ZERONA® is a revolutionary method that is applied externally without the dangers associated with surgery or other non-invasive devices which rely on heating the tissue. The new technology has been proven to reduce inches from target areas such as the tummy, back, hips, thighs, buttocks, chin, neck and arms; contour and reshape the body; and tighten and tone loose skin. The introduction of ZERONA® to Laser Derm and Wellness Centre in Red Deer will provide those seeking a safe alternative to surgery with a body contouring program that causes no bruising, scarring and discomfort. The simple procedure consists of six 40-minute treatments over a two-week period. Dr. Bakken says, “Our patients have been pleased with the results from ZERONA® treatments and because there are no needles, no incisions and no recovery time involved, they can continue with their daily activities immediately after each treatment. ZERONA® is an excellent option for patients who do not want to experience the downtime, health risks or pain associated with more invasive procedures for body countouring.” ZERONA® uses a patented and clinically proven low-level laser technology developed by Erchonia, the global leader in low-level laser healthcare applications. The results were proven effective through a double-blind, randomized, multi-site, and placebo-controlled study. Clinical studies demonstrated that the ZERONA® low-level laser targets adipose tissue (fat storing cells) and stimulates the fat cell to liquefy the fat within the cell. A small pore is then naturally created in the protective membrane of the fat cell enabling the fatty matter to seep out of the cell until absorbed by the lymphatic system. The excess fat is then passed out of the body during its normal course of detoxification which results in millions of fat cells becoming smaller and inches are reduced. “ZERONA® is the leading technology for body contouring without surgery,” says Steve Shanks, Vice President at Erchonia, the creator and manufacturer of the device. “We are pleased to bring such a superior product to highly-respected doctors such as Dr. Bakken who can now offer ZERONA® as a perfect solution for those who want to jump start or maintain a healthier and slimmer lifestyle in Red Deer.” For more information on the ZERONA® treatments at Laser Derm in Red Deer, visit laserdermclinic.ca or call (403) 347-8050. To learn more about ZERONA® ,visit www. zerona.com. About Dr. Bakken Dr. Bakken graduated from the University of Alberta, Edmonton, with a special Family practice degree. She has resided and worked in Red Deer since 1978. She is the Medical Director/ Owner of Laser Derm and Wellness Centre. Her interest in Dermatology and Wellness Medicine has expanded to include the scientific benefits of Anti-Aging Medicine. This encompasses lifestyle counseling, health supplements along with lasers, and pulsed light sources as well as Botox Cosmetic and Therapeutic and Cosmetic fillers. She is a member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and the Canadian Association of Aesthetic Medicine and the College of Family Physicians of Canada. About ZERONA® Developed by Erchonia Medical, the global leader in low-level laser healthcare applications, ZERONA®, a body contouring laser, offers individuals a body slimming solution, without diet or exercise. Unlike invasive weight loss surgery, ZERONA® is a revolutionary method that is applied externally without the dangers associated with surgery, while at the same time allowing patients to remain active during treatment. Patients are able to continue their busy lives without pain, swelling or the discomfort of invasive surgery. The simple procedure consists of six 40-minute treatments over a two week period. For more information on ZERONA® visit www.zerona.com About Santa Barbara Medical Innovations (SBMI) SBMI is dedicated to bringing proven, innovative health and wellness products that are safe and effective to market. SBMI is the exclusive U.S. distributor of ZERONA Non-Invasive Body Slimming System. To learn more about ZERONA, visit www.sbmi.com |
Now available in Red Deer at Laser Derm in Red Deer LATISSE™ Makes Natural Eyelashes Longer, Fuller and Darker December, 2010 – Red Deer, Alberta – Women throughout history have experimented with cosmetics, eyelash extensions, curlers and more to give their eyes stopping power. Today, the revolution continues with the newest innovation in medical aesthetics. LATISSE™ (bimatoprost topical solution 0.03% w/v), the first-of-its-kind prescription eyelash growth product clinically proven to grow natural eyelashes longer, fuller and darker, is now available at Laser Derm and Wellness Centre in Red Deer, Canada. “Some say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but with LATISSE™ it’s all in the lashes,” says Dr. Maureen Bakken of Laser Derm and Wellness Centre. “The availability of LATISSE™ marks the newest scientific advancement in medical aesthetics, particularly in the eyelash growth category, allowing women for the first time in history to enhance what Mother Nature has already given them.” LATISSE™ is the first and only prescription eyelash growth product indicated in Canada to grow natural eyelashes longer, darker and fuller. It is applied once-daily to the base of the upper eyelid margin.1 Lashes grow gradually over time with most people beginning to see longer lashes in about eight weeks, with full growth at 16 weeks. 1 Eye-catching research Research shows more than 50 per cent of Canadian women want to grow their own natural eyelashes longer, thicker and darker. Moreover, this research has confirmed what history has already shown us: women overwhelmingly believe the eyes are important markers of beauty. Seventy per cent of Canadian women believe big, bright eyes and long, dark, full lashes are the main facial features that define a beautiful face.2 As well, research shows having longer, fuller and darker lashes makes women feel more beautiful, glamorous and confident. “LATISSE™ represents a new era in the field of medical aesthetics,” says Dr. Maureen Bakken of Laser Derm. “It is the next innovation in eyelash enhancement, giving women the ability to grow their natural eyelashes longer, darker and fuller.” The Power of the Lash LATISSE™ was clinically tested in a pivotal Phase III, multi-center, double-masked, placebo-controlled study. LATISSE™ users experienced statistically significant improvements in eyelash prominence, length, fullness and darkness at the end of the 16-week timeframe:
1 As listed by RealSelf.com, a free community of consumers and board-certified doctors in the U.S. that offers first-hand experience and information on more than 300 elective cosmetic treatments, LATISSE™ is the most sought after aesthetic treatment today, available to consumers via prescription, with a high rate of patient satisfaction. In fact, almost 90 per cent of LATISSE™ users have told their friends and family about LATISSE™ and 75 per cent plan on using it long-term. About LATISSE™ LATISSE™ is a prescription eyelash growth treatment applied at home, before bed to the base of the upper eyelid margin once- a-day with a sterile, single-use-per-eye disposable applicator brush.1 LATISSE™ contains the same active ingredient and is the same formulation as LUMIGAN® (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution 0.03%), which has been approved in Canada since 2002 as a treatment to lower intraocular pressure in people with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. During the clinical development program for LUMIGAN®, patients reported experiencing growth of longer, thicker and darker lashes. The safety of LUMIGAN® has been well-established in 32 clinical trials involving more than 5,700 glaucoma patients. It also has more than 13 years of clinical trial experience, with 65 million bottles distributed worldwide to-date. In a clinical trial, treatment with LATISSE™ was well tolerated. In one multi-centre, double-masked, randomized, vehicle-controlled, parallel study of four months duration, most adverse events detected were ocular, mild to moderate, and not serious. The most frequently reported adverse events with the use of LATISSE™ (bimatoprost topical solution 0.03% w/v) were eye pruritus (itchy eyes), conjunctival hyperaemia (eye redness), skin hyperpigmentation, ocular irritation, dry eye symptoms, and erythema (redness) of the eyelid. Each of these events occurred in less than 4 per cent of patients. LATISSE™ may cause darkening of the eyelid skin, which may be reversible. Although not reported in clinical studies, LATISSE™ may cause increased brown iris pigmentation, which could be permanent.1 In LUMIGAN® studies, iris pigmentation change was a reported effect in 1.5 per cent of patients receiving once-daily dosing. Although the precise mechanism of action is not entirely understood, the growth of eyelashes is believed to occur by increasing the duration of the anagen or growth phase of the hair cycle. Increased thickness and fullness is believed to result from extending the anagen phase and the increase in darkness occurs by the stimulation of pigment (melanin) formation in the hair follicles. The overall effect is increased length, thickness and darkness of eyelashes (prominence). Once treatment with LATISSE™ is discontinued, over a period of several weeks to months (average eyelash hair cycle), eyelash prominence will return to pre-treatment levels. Therefore, to keep lashes looking luscious and beautiful, continued treatment with LATISSE™ is necessary. About Laser Derm and Dr. Bakken Dr. Bakken Dr. Bakken graduated from the University of Alberta, Edmonton, with a special Family practice degree. She has resided and worked in Red Deer since 1978. She is the Medical Director/ Owner of Laser Derm and Wellness Centre. Her interest in Dermatology and Wellness Medicine has expanded to include the scientific benefits of Anti-Aging Medicine. This encompasses lifestyle counseling, health supplements along with lasers, and pulsed-light sources as well as Botox Cosmetic and Therapeutic and Cosmetic fillers. She is a member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and the Canadian Association of Aesthetic Medicine and the College of Family Physicians of Canada. Laser Derm is a Cosmetic Med-Spa offering Botox, Filler, Laser Hair Removal, Laser Fat Reduction and providing patients with Acne and Skin Treatments. Laser Derm - 30 - For more information, please contact: Casey Cunningham General Manager Laser Derm and Wellness Centre References : |
