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With these high-tech combination therapies, two is the magic number.
Alastin Skincare TransFORM Body Treatment + Coolsculpting
“Alastin’s TransFORM Body Treatment ($195) is a great complement to CoolSculpting. After CoolSculpting
freezes the fat, the topical application
of TransFORM has been shown to
enhance and accelerate fat-reduction
results while also tightening the skin.
I recommend TransFORM to all of my patients getting CoolSculpting
procedures because it helps optimize
their treatment and maximize results.” —New York dermatologist
Amy Lewis, MD
SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic + Clear + Brilliant
“There’s no better combination treatment than the Clear + Brilliant laser
and SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic
serum ($166). C E Ferulic not only
helps minimize sunspots, but
also helps the effects of Clear
+ Brilliant last longer, so I
recommend it to all of my
patients who opt for the laser treatment.” —Houston dermatologist
Karan K. Sra, MD
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) + Fraxel
“Combining treatments can give a patient an exponential result with added benefits. It actually showcases the fact that the whole IS greater than the sum of its parts. One of my favorite power couples is combining Fraxel with PRP, which is excellent for the arms and legs. It’s a dynamic duo that is highly effective for reducing brown spots, evening texture and the ‘tissue issues’ of crepiness and laxity. A highly synergistic combo, the two also deliver a cascade of growth factors that get to work in the dermis and continue to extend the benefits in key areas at the cellular level.” —Beverly Hills, CA dermatologist
Ava Shamban, MD
A Facelift + Tranexamic Acid
“My favorite power combo is a facelift and tranexamic acid.
The facelift addresses the three
key supporting ligaments in the face, which, as we journey
through life, begin to stretch out,
causing sagging of the facial
canvas. By restoring these three
key ligaments, we can restore a beautiful neck and jawline.
Tranexamic acid, injected locally
into the tissues before we start
surgery, helps eliminate bruising,
which is a key element in my
rapid-recovery approach.” —New York Facial plastic surgeon
Matthew White, MD
Breast Reconstruction + Light Jacket
“I’ve had the privilege of performing a significant amount of
breast reconstruction procedures,
and in many of those surgeries, I
find myself working in deep, dark
cavities. As a result, my team and
I developed a novel, disposable
device—the Light Jacket—that
improves visibility for myself and other surgeons without the
effects of neck strain, reliance
on an assistant or clumsy cables.
When my vision is improved in
combination with a low level of
stress and minimal commotion
in those dark spaces, my patient
becomes the ultimate winner.” —Old Lyme, CT plastic surgeon
Vinod Pathy, MD
CoolSculpting + Ultherapy
“I would say there are some universal truths women
complain about. One, I’ve never
met a patient who doesn’t
tell me she wants to lose 10
pounds. Two, every woman at a certain point in time hates her neck. This combination
treatment debulks and tightens
skin to create a more youthful
appearance overall without
looking pulled. ‘Cobra neck’ is not cute, and this combination
gives you the angle of the jaw
and sweep of the neck that
results in a beautiful, youthful
restoration.” —West Islip, NY dermatologist
Kavita Mariwalla, MD
Editor’s Pick: La Prairie White Caviar Infusion + White Caviar Créme Extraordinare
Hyperpigmentation usually takes center stage in our quest for glowing skin, but
according to research conducted by
scientists at La Prairie, three other
hues—red from micro-inflammation,
yellow from glycated collagen and
gray from particle pollution—also
affect its radiance. “Luminosity
depends on the amount and quality
of light reflected from skin, and
chromatic disturbances at various
layers in the skin result from the
absorption of light by pigments,
eventually reducing luminosity,”
says Dr. Daniel Stangl, director of
innovation for La Prairie. Fortunately,
five years of in-house studies
revealed that the potent combination
of White Caviar Illuminating Pearl Infusion ($570) under best-selling Crème Extraordinaire ($725) reduces all four types
of this dyschromia. The brand’s
proprietary Lumidose “is the most
potent inhibitor of human tyrosinase
we know of today,” says Dr. Stangl;
golden caviar extract stimulates the
formation of collagen and improves
reflection of light, and for those
battling pollution, the duo can keep
gray particles from sticking to the
skin. To celebrate this finding, La
Prairie commissioned light artist
Chul-Hyun Ahn to create 4 Dots, a
mix of LED lights and mirrors that
reflect an endless series of gray,
yellow, red and brown circles—
proving that in the right setting,
spots can be infinitely beautiful.
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