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Vladimir Putin’s Botox
According to a recent article in the British newspaper, The Guardian, the premier of Russia is widely suspected of using Botox to look young. This has never been confirmed publicly, however, the...
View ArticleVitamin B12 Injections
Vitamin B12 is an important nutrient required to prevent anemia and maintain normal cellular functioning in all the cells of the body. Also known as cobalamin, this vitamin is essential for neurologic...
View ArticleNews from American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Annual Meeting
From Dr. Kaplan: I have been attending the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery annual meeting in Las Vegas this week. The scientific assembly presents new developments in the field of cosmetic...
View ArticleFat Cryopreservation
The past decade has brought discoveries of progenitor stem cells in fat. Prior to this, the main source of adult progenitor stem cells had been bone marrow. Since liposuction produces copious amounts...
View ArticleNewest Scar Treatment with Biocorneum
One of the new additions to the skin treatments available at Celebrity Laser Spa is Biocorneum. Silicone sheets have been well-known to help flatten and improve raised and hypertrophic scars as well...
View ArticleDermapen Skin Resurfacing
Dermapen is the latest addition to cosmetic skin treatment at Celebrity Laser Spa. This is an FDA-approved device that uses needles to improve scars, wrinkles, large pores and acne pits. Rather than...
View ArticleLiposonix Non-Invasive Fat Removal
The dream of removing fat without surgery has been long in the making. Some devices have promised this, including low-level laser (Zerona) or freezing the fat (Zeltiq), but reaction among patients and...
View ArticleFuture Directions in Beauty and Wellness
The last 10 years has seen amazing advances in health care and wellness. We are using stem cells for various regenerative treatments and additional applications seem limitless at this time. Many...
View ArticleMarketing of Xeomin Blocked by Injunction
We were surprised to learn last week that Allergan (the maker of Botox) had obtained an injunction against Merz (the maker of Xeomin), blocking US sales of Xeomin for 12 months. Allergan alleges that...
View ArticleA Cure for Hair Loss may be close!
A lot of press coverage recently about the latest protein (prostaglandin D2 or PGD2) identified that may hopefully bring a cure for androgenic alopecia (AGA) or male pattern baldness (MPB). Based on a...
View ArticleBelotero Hyaluronic Acid Filler | Belotero Los Angeles
Belotero is the new hyaluronic acid (HA) filler from Merz Aesthetics. Currently available at Celebrity Laser Spa on a pre-launch basis, Belotero sets itself apart from the other hyaluronic acid...
View ArticleR20 Tattoo Removal Technique at CLS
Recently, the “R20″ laser tattoo removal method has been much in the medical news. See the link to the recent MSNBC story here. Since first reading about the technique over a year ago in the Journal...
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Evolastin
The last several years have seen an explosion in devices using radiofrequency technology. Where originally there were the Alma Accent and the Thermage devices for skin tightening, there are now...
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New Rewards Card Program at CLS
Just in time for Father’s Day, CLS is rolling out our new Rewards Card program. All patients getting a service or purchasing a product at Celebrity Laser Spa qualify to receive a rewards card at no...
View ArticleBrilliant Distinctions by Allergan Saves Patients Money
The Brilliant Distinctions Program(BD) is a highly-successful program that lets patients who get Botox, Juvederm, Latisse and other Allergan products save money on an ongoing basis. Special savings...
View ArticlePresentation on Tickle Lipo and Liposonix During 9/22 Open House
September 22 11a-2p will be our open house at Celebrity Laser Spa. I will be presenting on Tickle Lipo and Liposonix and our experience with these procedures. Although in use since 1997 in Europe,...
View ArticleIPL & Laser Hair Removal Device Upgraded
Celebrity Laser Spa has used the Palomar Starlux system for laser hair removal and IPL Photofacials for years with great success. We recently upgraded from the Starlux 300 to the Starlux 500 system....
View ArticleSculptra at Celebrity Laser Spa
Sculptra is a long-lasting filler that is best for deep volumizing. As we age, cheeks and temples may become hollow and skin starts to droops. The youthful curves and rounded cheeks are replaced with...
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Going Mobile at Celebrity Laser Spa
As people shift to more mobile computing, CLS is adjusting our web presence to accommodate those browsing our website for information from tablets and smart phones. As of today, celebritylaserspa.com...
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Microcannulas for Injectable Fillers
Micro-cannulas are a blunt-tipped injection tool for dermal fillers. Needles have long been used for injection of fillers, such as Juvederm and Restylane. In some situations, such as injecting...
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Dr. Kaplan Received Training in Abdominoplasty Techniques with Dr. John Hamel
Dr. Kaplan just returned from a training course with Dr. John Hamel, a cosmetic surgeon in North Carolina. Dr. Hamel has been practicing cosmetic surgery at Complete Laser Clinic in North Carolina for...
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2012 in Review at Celebrity Laser Spa
It’s hard to believe that 2012 is over! Here’s a review of some of 2012′s memorable events and developments at Celebrity Laser Spa. Above all, we want to thank our great patients who have continued...
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Juvederm VOLUMA Long-Lasting Filler
Juvederm VOLUMA is the latest in the Juvederm family for injectable hyaluronic acid fillers made by Allergan. It has been available in the UK since 2009, as well as in other parts of the world, such...
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The Aesthetic Guide Featuring Dermapen & CLS
Check out the Aesthetic Guide Nov/Dec 2012 article on automated microneedling. It features Dermapen & CLS. Dermapen is most useful for texture problems related to scars, acne scars, fine...
View ArticleDermapen Trade Booth at AACS 2013
Dr. Kaplan interviews the people from Dermapen at the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery 2013 Annual Meeting. Dermapen has been revolutionary for microneedle-resurfacing. Check out the video. The...
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Celebrity Laser Spa First Practice in Southern California to Get Picosure Laser
The Picosure laser by Cynosure represents a milestone in the development of tattoo removal science. As the name signifies, the Picosure uses a dramatically shorter Q-switched pulse duration than...
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Xeomin is Back!
Xeomin marketing had been suspended in 2012 after a court ruling in a dispute between Merz Aesthetics (the makers of Xeomin) and Allergan (the makers of Botox). Xeomin is another form of botulinum...
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Corporate Ownership of Medical Spas and How CLS Differs
In 2012, the California legislature passed AB 1548. This bill was made to address the problem of business entities that are not doctor-owned who contract with a doctor, essentially in name only, so...
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Liposuction is the World’s Most Popular Cosmetic Procedure
According to data released this month by the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), liposuction accounted for a full 19.9% of all cosmetic surgical procedures performed around the...
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Picosure Launch at AAD Annual Meeting on 3/1/13
The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting is taking place in Miami, Florida March 1-5, 2014. As one of the pre-eminent venues for the presentation of game-changing skin care technology,...
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What is the Vampire Lift?
The Vampire Lift has gotten increasing interest in the press as an alternative injectable-based lifting procedure. The procedure involves the use of hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers and platelet rich...
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Picosure at CLS on Univision News Channel 34
On Friday May 31, 2013, Univision Channel 34 News filmed Dr. Kaplan providing a Picosure laser treatment for one of our patients. Please see the link below and on our press page. Can’t wait for the...
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Dr. Kaplan featured on “The Doctors”
On Friday September 13, 2013, Dr. Alex Kaplan of Celebrity Laser Spa was filmed showcasing the Picosure laser on CBS’s national, daytime talk show, “The Doctors.” The theme of the show was awkward...
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Washington D.C. Proposed Cooling Off Period for Tattooing
The District of Columbia Department of Health is considering a rule to require a 24 hour waiting period before tattoos or piercing work can be started on a person. This has naturally ignited a...
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Ban on Visible Tattoos in the Army
A revision to the Army’s regulations governing soldiers’ appearance includes a ban on tattoos above the elbow, below the knee or above the neckline among new recruits. To comply with the policy, new...
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Smartlipo with Cellulaze and PrecisionTX Starting at CLS!
Smartlipo is a laser created to melt fat and tighten skin during liposuction. Although Tickle Lipo alone has produced excellent results, some patients will benefit from the addition of Smartlipo to...
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Dr. Kaplan Trains with Dr. DiBernardo in Cellulaze, Precision TX and Smartlipo!
Dr. Kaplan completed training today with Dr. Barry DiBernardo of New Jersey Platic Surgery. In addition to being an accomplished leader in aesthetic plastic surgery, Dr. DiBernardo is one of main...
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Juvederm Voluma at CLS!
Juvederm Voluma is the new long-lasting (2 years!) facial filler that just got FDA approval in October 2013 for facial filling and lifting. The official launch is next year, but Celebrity Laser...
View ArticleCLS Now an Accredited Surgery Center
Celebrity Laser Spa & Surgery Center was accredited today by the Institute for Medical Quality (IMQ). This means that procedures requiring sedation and general anesthesia can now be performed...
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News From ASLMS Annual Meeting
Dr. Kaplan has been attending the 2014 annual meeting of the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery in Phoenix Arizona. The conference covers advancements and clinical pearls in aesthetic and...
View ArticleBOOST Upgrade to Picosure
Cynosure has announced the BOOST upgrade to the Picosure laser. This s0ftware upgrade will shorten the already super-short pulse duration from about 700 picoseconds to about 500. This is associated...
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Celebrity Laser Spa & Surgery Center Passes Accreditation Inspection!
As those of you in the healthcare field probably now, inspection of medical facilities by accrediting agencies is a nerve-wracking process. We received our initial accreditation in the fall of 2013...
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Back Sculpting with Smartlipo and Tickle Lipo
Proper liposculpture of the back can be challenging but yields great results in the right candidate. Patients who benefit from this procedure have moderate fat and may have mild skin laxity. During...
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Laser Lipolysis in Neck with Precision TX / Smartlipo
Even by the next day, instant results can be seen after the Precision TX neck lift. In the photo above, the patient has instant results the next day after surgery. The procedure takes about an...
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Better Arm Sculpting with Lipo
When we think about liposuction for arms, the area that bothers most people is the skin and fat that hangs down from the upper arm, visible when extending the arm out to the side. However, not...
View ArticleMassage Coming to CLS!
Celebrity Laser Spa is set to offer massage from a licensed Neuromuscular Massage Therapist (NMT). If you’re already coming to CLS for skin care, why not also come for some relaxing massage therapy?...
View ArticleSurgery Center at Celebrity Laser Spa
The construction on the addition to Celebrity Laser Spa has been completed! This means the addition of an OR suite, an extra consultation room, lobby and office space. The new OR is spacious and...
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Celebrity Laser Spa Wins “Best Non-Surgical Facial Rejuvenation” Award at the...
The 2015 Aesthetic Show held at The Wynn in Los Vegas was very exciting. Speakers from around the world and new technologies in the field of aesthetic medicine and surgery were on display. Dr. Kaplan...
View ArticleSkin Tag Removal at Celebrity Laser Spa
Celebrity Laser Spa now has a device for removing skin tags from the body. Skin tags are benign growths that frequently occur on the neck and chest area. They do not become cancerous but can be...
View ArticleWinter White Party December 8
Now is the perfect time to get holiday party ready and your friends at Celebrity Laser Spa know just how to help…with a party and beauty specials! On December 8 from 10am to 6pm, Celebrity Laser...
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