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PLASTIC SURGERY NEWS, SURGERY NEWS, COSMETIC SURGERY NEWS Dcember 2004 NEWS

For Skin Care, Less Is More

"For 2005, I expect to see more noninvasive procedures for skin rejuvenation that have less downtime and less recovery," New York City dermatologist Ariel Ostad, MD, an assistant clinical professor at the New York University School of Medicine, tells WebMD. "A good example includes Thermage skin tightening for eyelids, jowls, neck, arms, and abdomen as opposed to liposuction with more downtime and recovery." Thermage is a noninvasive technique that uses radiofrequency waves to tighten tissues while cooling the skin to minimize redness. Moreover, "I also anticipate lasers with much less downtime than are currently in use."