Monmouth County's Ask The Doctor September/October 2018

QUESTION: How Does Cellulaze Treat Cellulite? ANSWER:

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Thomas A. Leach, M.D. Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery Recognized by Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd. “Top Doc for the New York Metro Area” since 2005 CERTIFIED COOLSCULPTING TREATMENT CENTER Serving Princeton & its surrounding communities since 1992 Cellulite affects up to eighty-five percent of women and has seen a myriad of tried approaches through the years. The problem has been that cellulite is a series of structural problems beneath the skin, not simply a fat problem. There are three components and most prior treatments addressed only one or two. The anatomical issues are as follows: fiberous bands pulling down specific areas of the skin (similar to the threads holding mattress buttons down), fat accumulation between the banded areas, and general laxity of the overlying skin. Cellulaze is a laser treatment that specifically addresses all three components of cellulite. It is the only FDA cleared one time minimally invasive laser treatment for cellulite. The treatment is done in the office with local anesthesia and a mild oral sedative. A few small stab wounds are used to deliver the local anesthesia and to insert the laser. There are three specific passes made with the laser under the skin with varying wave lengths and power. A directional side cutting laser is used to cut the bands. The next pass melts the fat only in the areas where there are bulges under the skin. The third pass then covers the entire area and is aimed up at the dermis ultimately resulting in collagen production and improved skin thickness and elasticity. The procedure typically takes about three hours. Bruising can be significant for a few weeks and final results can take three to six months to achieve. This means that fall and winter are the ideal time to finally smooth out that lumpy skin. 932 State Rd • Princeton, NJ 08540 • (609) 921-7161 • www.princetonsurgery.com Follow us on: The 2018 Closet Purge By: Nicole Iuzzolino One: Faux Leather Bags Everyone is guilty of buying those cheap leather bags that they sell at any clothing store in the mall. However these bags begin cracking and falling apart so quickly. It is time to purge of these bags and take on the saying “quality over quantity”. One quality bag will last you a lifetime, so you do not have to buy twenty more fake ones. Two: Free T-Shirts We all know those t-shirts that you get at local fundraisers and events. They really hold no value but for some reason we always keep them around. These shirts are the perfect thing to remove from your closets this season. It will make room for everything else that you buy throughout the new year. Three: Uncomfortable Shoes Everyone has those pairs of shoes that we never wear because of the blisters they cause. These are the shoes that must go this 2018. They are sitting there, collecting dust, and never being worn. It is time to get rid of those, and replace them with shoes that are actually comfortable. Four: Dirty White Sneakers As much as we try to wash them, there are times where the shoes refuse to come clean. While it may break your heart to get rid of them, you can always invest in a brand new pair. Five: Corset Belts If this was something purchased during the 2017 craze for these, it’s time for them to go. It is a trend that is short lived, and should not be part of your 2018 wardrobe.

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