By Dr. Christine Noe A new proven technique With over 5,000 scientific publications over half a century, photobiomodulation has definitely proven its effectiveness. It has, however, only recently started being used in medicine and aesthetics. 1. What is LED lamp treatment? Although their metabolism is mainly chemotrophic, our cells, like […]
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Nanofat Grafting
By Dr. Sophie Menkes Does our fat contain the elixir of youth? Yes! Thanks to a new, autologous skin-rejuvenation technique – nanofat grafting – your skin can be more radiant and more beautiful! Heat, ultra-violet rays, smoking, stress and aging dehydrate the skin and adulterate the lipids in the protective […]
The benefits of using cosmeceuticals in aesthetic medicine
By Dr. Gilles Korb The concept of cosmeceuticals (contraction of cosmetics and pharmaceuticals) first emerged in the United States in 1997. Cosmeceuticals are biologically-active formulations with a high concentration of active ingredients, much higher than traditional cosmetics (meaning they pose a higher risk of irritation or intolerance). They are extremely […]
How to repair your skin after sun exposure
By Doctor Laurent Benadiba The summer holidays often mean tanning, which means exposing your skin to the sun. The sun’s rays are vital for replenishing our vitamin D levels and making us look good, but our skin often pays the price, with free radicals, sunburn, dry skin and premature aging […]
Low-grade inflammation: it’s finally making the headlines
By Doctor Jean-François Bézot Recently coined as “inflammaging” in the US, this slow degenerative process is the result of chronic and systemic low-grade inflammation. How can we find out which organs are the most afflicted, to the point of triggering an illness? Targeted examinations can provide answers both for the […]
Why does beautiful skin need a healthy intestine?
By Doctor Claude Chauchard Remember the evil stepmother in Snow White, who looked in the mirror and asked, “Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest one of all?” Who hasn’t dreamt of being the fairest one of all, or at least the one with the most radiant skin? […]