We like to provide our patients with the most up-to-date information available about the various procedures we provide. In addition, we like to educate our patients about the various issues in the field of plastic surgery.
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Body Shaping
April 2008
Many highly sophisticated patients come to us frustrated and with the same complaint regarding their inability to change the shape of certain areas of their body. We have been trained by the media and certain exercise gurus that we can alter and reduce portions of the body by doing exercises specific to those areas. I personally thought this fantasy would have gone by the wayside a long time ago but it seems to be stronger than ever.
We are told by the personal trainers that by doing an almost endless series of lateral leg extensions we can reduce saddle bag area, and that endless abdominal crunches and lateral crunches will reduce the size of the belly and the waist. By the time people finally come in to us after years of exercise with little or no change the frustration can be felt across the room. There is a good reason to do all of that exercise and that is to keep yourself strong and fit but please don't think that you are capable of "spot reducing".
The body is a very simple calculating machine. It is a matter of calories in versus calories out. By reducing the caloric intake obviously you will lose weight. The problem is that your body will decide which areas are going to get smaller and you have very little control over that. Most people know that if they gain or lose even relatively small amounts of weight it always seems to be in the same zones. For women a particularly discouraging time comes just about the age 50 which for many women is just about the beginning of menopause. I have had thin athletic women come to the office and tell me that literally overnight their bodies changed dramatically, and not for the better.
There is a reason that liposuction has been so popular since its introduction in this country about 20 years ago. Simple, it works. Standard tumescent liposuction has been a tremendously successful addition to plastic surgery and now with the advent of the Smart laser we are capable of doing things that were not possible in the past. Its ability to shrink skin allows us to treat patients we would not consider in the past. It also makes the surgery much less traumatic and the recuperation considerably shorter. Small areas can be done under local anesthesia however for larger areas we still suggest some type of light sedation. One of the wonderful things about liposuction in general is that once it is done we consider it to be "permanent". We use the laser to destroy a high percentage of the fat cells in each area we treat, and the body is not capable of regrowing new fat cells and that area. As long as you maintain a healthy lifestyle and a stable weight you will not gain weight elsewhere either. Going back to the simple calories in calories out theory, if you do eat enough to gain weight it will be elsewhere not in the areas we treated.
None of our surgical treatments are a substitute for a healthy lifestyle, good nutrition and regular and vigorous exercise. If we do a consultation for you it will include our "computer imaging session" so you can get a very realistic idea of how things will look after it is done.
SmartLipo Laser
April 2008
It seems like only yesterday that we were the first to introduce SmartLipo in New Jersey but it has been a year and a half. SmartLipo has completely changed the way we think about liposuction. At this point, we probably have the largest series of treated patients in the state, and this technology has become an integral part of all of our liposuction procedures. In some patients we use SmartLipo exclusively. Occasionally, the areas concerned are too large, and I suggest the standard liposuction technique also.
We have been asked by the manufacturer of SmartLipo to be a national teaching center for other doctors to learn how to use this laser. Liposuction has always been a wonderful procedure and the SmartLipo has added a significant advantage with a speedier recovery, and increased skin shrinkage.
For those considering the use of the SmartLipo, also please look at ACCENT. This is a dramatic new radio frequency-based technology for skin shrinkage and fat reduction for small areas only. In some patients the results have been dramatic. For patients who can afford to combine both the Smart Lipo and Accent the results can be beyond anything we could imagine only a few years ago.
ACCENT has arrived at BAXT CosMedical
December 2007
Accent Your Body or Accent, provides controlled heat therapy to fight wrinkles and reshape any bulges or sagging skin on your body. The treatment process is entirely comfortable, quick and virtually pain free. You’ll go through a series of treatments (2 to 3 weeks apart) to see the full benefits.
Since it’s not surgery – there are no incisions, stitches or even anesthesia needed. You can go straight back to work or home. Accent helps smooth and contour any loose, wrinkled or dimpled skin anywhere on the body. The treatment can help flatten your stomach, slim your hips and thighs, and tone your upper arms.
Accent can also safely and effectively tighten the skin on your face and neck.
Accent uses cutting-edge medical technology, called radio frequency. It uses radio frequency to heat the dermis, your skin’s inner layer, this targeted energy helps reorganize the cellular environment and stimulates your cells to release toxins, drain retained fluid and produce new collagen.
You’ll see increased blood circulation and connective tissue shrinkage from the heat therapy. Both of these actions will improve your skin’s contour and texture – which gives you that toned, firm look.
Visit www.accentyourbody.com for more information.
SmartLipo 10 watts has arrived
July 2007
Baxt CosMedical was the first to offer, in the state of New Jersey, the FDA approved laser assisted liposuction device, SmartLipo. We have established ourselves as the leader in the field of laser assisted liposuction. Utilizing the SmartLipo technology from Cynosure, Baxt CosMedical has become one of the teaching centers for doctors who are being trained in this new technology.
The SmartLipo technology has revolutionized the method of fat remodeling and fat removal. The first generation of SmartLipo equipment was limited to small areas. Baxt CosMedical is pleased to announce that we are one of a few practices that is introducing the next generation of SmartLipo technology – 10 Watt. The 10 Watt model of SmartLipo technology allows us to use it for fat remodeling and fat removal on larger areas of the body.
Baxt CosMedical has made a commitment to our patients to offer only the very best in training, technology and service to them.
Liposuction Breast Reduction Article Recently Published
February 2007
We are pleased to announce that Sherwood Baxt, MD just had his article "Liposuction Breast Reduction: a Prospective Trial in African American Women" published in the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal, February 2007. Dr. Baxt has been one of the pioneers performing this surgery and has performed this surgery on over 600 Patients. Click here to read the press release.
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Dr. Baxt Selected To Host National Teaching Seminar On SmartLipo™
January 19, 2007
Sherwood Baxt, MD has been selected by Cynosure to host a national teaching seminar regarding SmartLipo/Laser Liposuction at our office on Friday, January 19, 2007. Other doctors from around the country will be in attendance, learning the technique using laser liposuction. Dr Goldman from South America will be present. He has been using the laser liposuction for over 7 years and has been instrumental in developing the technology for Cynosure. This technique has been used worldwide for approximately the last 7 years and recently received FDA approval for use in the United States.
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First MD In New Jersey Selected To Own SmartLipo™
We are delighted to tell you that Sherwood Baxt, MD will be the first MD in New Jersey selected to own the recently FDA approved SmartLipo™ from Cynosure for laser body sculpting. We have followed the evolution of this technology for years. It will allow small areas to be treated under local anesthesia with virtually no down time.
SmartLipo™ provides a minimally invasive procedure that is less traumatic than conventional liposuction methods. The laser tissue interaction produces less swelling and faster healing time. The other unique feature of this laser is that it will provide skin tightening over the area being treated. Please call today to schedule your consultation.
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Fall 2006 Newsletter
We at Baxt Cosmedical are always incorporating new treatments and procedures into our practice to get the best results for our patients. We have been selected to be a Juvederm test site prior to the January 2007 national launch of this new hyaluronic acid product for filling lines and wrinkles on the lower face. This product will be available to all of our patients in January, so make sure you are on our email list and watch for an announcement!
We are very excited about the results our patients are getting with Photodynamic Therapy (PDT). It is FDA approved for treating precancerous spots on the face, but it works well for acne also! PDT is done in a quick office visit, there is no discomfort at all. We place a solution on your face for a few minutes, and then shine a light on the face for approximately 10 minutes. You need to avoid the sun for 2 days after the treatment.
Make sure we have your email address so we can let you know about the latest and greatest treatments, and promotions! You can also check our website for information on many procedures and helpful links. We look forward to seeing you soon in our office. Call for your appointment today 201-265-1300.
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November 30, 2006
More Doctors Turning to the Business of Beauty
By: Natasha Singer
In her three years as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Brooklyn, Dr. Ngozi Nwankpa-Keshinro delivered several hundred babies, conducted several thousand pelvic exams and diagnosed everything from infections to infertility. But this year, with a little additional training, she has entered a new field: cosmetic medicine.
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Brica Wilcox for The New York Times Dr. Ngozi Nwankpa-Keshinro turned to cosmetic medicine after three years in obstetrics and gynecology. “When you clear up someone’s acne or facial hair, they are as grateful as if you delivered their baby,” she said. As one of the owners of a medical spa in Brooklyn that opened in January, she has given dozens of clients Botox injections to relax their wrinkles and Restylane injections to fill out their smile lines and plump their lips.
“The two fields are as alike as an apple and an orange,” Dr. Nwankpa-Keshinro said. “One can be lifesaving, while the other is not. But when you clear up someone’s acne or facial hair, they are as grateful as if you delivered their baby.”
Cosmetic medicine also provides a more relaxing lifestyle, she said. “And it’s very satisfying.” ...Read More
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May 24, 2005
How to Save Your Skin in the Season of Sun
By: Jane E. Brody
Catherine M. Poole, author with Dr. DuPont Guerry IV of "Melanoma" (Yale University Press, $16.95) and herself a melanoma survivor, urges parents to set a good example by adopting sensible sun behavior and making sun protection as automatic as fastening a seat belt.
Skip to next paragraph More Columns: Personal Health "A person who has a history of severe sunburns as a child or teenager is at an especially high risk for the development of melanoma," Ms. Poole wrote. "Even just one or two bad sunburns can increase the risk of melanoma in later life."
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Our September Newsletter
Liposuction (Scarless) Breast Reduction
The Liposuction, or Scarless, Breast Reduction has proven to be one of the most satisfying new procedures performed at CosMedical NJ. It has truly revolutionized the treatment of many patients with large breasts.
Most women with large breasts complain of upper back and neck pain, along with severe grooves from their bra straps and skin infections on their chest skin. The excess weight of the large breast also causes the breast to sag with the nipple area often pointing towards the floor. The traditional method of correcting these problems involves surgery to remove extra skin, fat, and breast gland while repositioning the nipple complex higher on the chest. This operation corrects the problems caused by the extra weight and repositions the nipple at the same time. The major downside of the traditional operation is that it places a series of scars on the breast itself. In some cases these scars heal very well while in others, especially dark-skinned individuals, the scars can be noticeable for life.
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January 25, 2002
Lipoplasty Becomes Safer as Less Fat Is Removed
By SHARI SIMS
Cindy Laney, a former aerobics instructor, often runs five miles and lifts weights. "But I always had these bulges around my middle that no amount of dieting or exercise would get rid of," she says.
This year, Ms. Laney, 36, decided to have liposuction surgery. She had about four pounds of fat sucked from her midsection and says she is thrilled with the results. ...Read more
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January 25, 2002
VITAL SIGNS
Remedies: Wrinkles Gone. Headache, Too?
By JOHN O'NEIL
A number of studies presented at the American Headache Society's conference in Seattle last week added evidence that shots of Botox, botulinum toxin type A, could help with migraine and tension headaches.
A total of 13 studies involving 650 patients were presented about Botox, which began to be investigated after the patients of plastic surgeons started reporting that shots to remove wrinkles were clearing up chronic headaches as well.
A study at the Houston Headache Clinic found that migraine patients reduced their use of headache drugs by up to 75 percent after Botox shots. In a study at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, half of patients with chronic tension headaches reported improvement three months after Botox shots, compared with 7 percent of those given placebo injections.
Another set of studies presented at the conference suggested that users of traditional drugs for migraines were better off taking them at the first sign of a headache, rather than holding off to see if the pains went away by themselves.
These studies involved triptans, a common class of migraine drugs. In a study conducted at the Harvard Medical School, triptans were given to 23 patients before their migraines moved to the point that they developed skin hypersensitivity, pain caused by touching their hair or scalps. The drugs eliminated all but two of the headaches, the study found. But when treatment was delayed until the skin became hypersensitive, the drugs worked in only 3 of 28 cases.
In another study, at the Palm Beach Headache Center, about two-thirds of patients given triptan within two hours of the start of the migraine said they were pain-free four hours later, compared with fewer than a third of patients given placebos. ...Read more
July 14, 2002
That Quest to Enhance Beauty Can Leave Scars
By SANA SIWOLOP
Like so many others, Katie O'Hara, a nursing student at Sacramento State University in California, was looking to enhance her appearance when she visited a day spa two years ago. In her case, she wanted to remove a chain of flowers that she had tattooed around her left ankle. (She never really liked it, she explained.) ... Read more
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