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Scalpel News.
Scalpel News
New Skin Refiner A gentler version of the skin-rejuvenating Fraxel laser has been cleared to treat dark spots, fine lines, and uneven pigmentation. The Fraxel re:fine has "more oomph
than microdermabrasion" with the bonus of collagen stimulation, says Elizabeth Tanzi, a dermatologist in Washington, D.C.; the ideal patient "is in her 30s or 40s with early photodamage." Redness and swelling generally last 24 to 36 hours.
In a study, 9 of 12 patients showed moderate to significant improvements
in appearance one month after four treatments. The device is cleared for
use on the face (including around the eyes), neck, and hands, and is considered effective for all skin colors.
Less Pain, More Filling Wrinkle-filling injections of hyaluronic acid last 6 to 12 months, as opposed to just three months for collagen shots, but they have one drawback: When hyaluronic acid is injected without a topical or local anesthetic, "it hurts," says William Hanke, a dermatologist in Indianapolis and visiting professor of dermatology at the University of Iowa College of Medicine. Injecting lips (an unapproved but popular use) without a dental nerve block is especially painful. Now the FDA has cleared Elevess, a hyaluronic-acid filler that contains the painkiller lidocaine, for use in smile lines. Nevertheless, pain was still an issue in a study of 208 people who received Elevess on one ...
- Fresh starts begin with scalpel.(News)
- Newspaper article from: The Boston Herald Heslam, Jessica June 13, 2004 700+ words
Byline: Jessica Heslam She exercised, ate better and even had a personal trainer come to her home. But after two pregnancies, the flat stomach she so longed for wasn't happening. The 53-year-old Cape Cod grandmother also realized there was nothing she could do about "the aging" of her face. So she
- Zapping birthmarks. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
- Magazine article from: Saturday Evening Post Tucker, Nona September 1, 2003 700+ words
...July/August '03 issue, there was an interview with Dr. William Hanke, in which he stated there is a laser for removing birthmarks...vascular birthmarks on an outpatient basis, says Dr. C. William Hanke, an internationally recognized expert in the treatment of...
- Saving your skin: despite public-health campaigns, skin cancer is on the rise...
- Magazine article from: Saturday Evening Post SerVaas, Joan May 1, 2003 700+ words
an interview with William Hanke, M.D. As summer rolls around, Americans head to the beaches...and early detection, the Post interviewed dermatologist C. William Hanke, an internationally recognized expert in the treatment of skin...
- Saving your skin: enjoy the great outdoors, but take measures to protect your...
- Magazine article from: Saturday Evening Post SerVaas, Joan July 1, 2003 700+ words
an interview with William Hanke, M.D. Since the 1920s when fashion designer and trendsetter...skin, the Post continues its interview with dermatologist C. William Hanke, an internationally recognized expert in the treatment of skin...
- DOT Therapy: Newest Breakthrough Technology in Laser Skin Resurfacing.
- Press release article from: PR Newswire July 3, 2008 700+ words
-Dr. C. William Hanke of Indianapolis introduces DOT Therapy to his practice- INDIANAPOLIS...state-of-the-art procedure in laser skin resurfacing. C. William Hanke, MD, board certified dermatologist, laser surgeon, dermapathologist...
- Preventing pressure sores.(Brief Article)
- Newspaper article from: Medical Update July 1, 2003 700+ words
Dermatologist Dr. C. William Hanke reports that people who spend long hours at computer screens and ham radios may be at risk for pressure sores on their elbows...
- Saving your skin.(Neighborhood Heart Watch)
- Newspaper article from: Medical Update Zipes, Douglas July 1, 2003 700+ words
...products, and even clothing that offer cover from the number-one cause of all skin cancers--the sun. Dermatologist C. William Hanke, an internationally recognized expert in the treatment of skin disorders and current vice president of the Skin Cancer Foundation...
- Keep skin moist to prevent bruising.(MEDICAL MAILBOX)(Brief article)
- Magazine article from: Saturday Evening Post July 1, 2009 700+ words
...appear, and how might we address the problem? Rebecca Cordes Birmingham, Alabama Post consultant and dermatology expert C. William Hanke, M.D. responds: "Years of sun exposure, particularly on the upper extremities, tends to make the skin appreciably...