Sunday, February 14, 2010

Gina in another Gunstock Commercial

My daughter's the one on the left with the pink-framed goggles who says, "This mountain rocks!"

Friday, February 12, 2010

Early Feedback on New Products: Dysport & Juvederm XC

So far, Dysport for me the injector, has been as easy to use as Botox with no detectable difference in my administration of the procedure (other than the 3:1 unit dosing conversion).  My patients and myself can report less contact sting of the material at the time of injection with Dysport vs. Botox.  Additionally, the onset of reduction of muscle movement appears faster (hours vs. 1 -2 days) especially in the challenging strong area between the brows (glabellar).  As far as which seems to last longer..... it is too soon to know.  Stay tuned.  There is a slightly better pricing for Dysport supply from the manufacturer which I pass on to my clients in a lower list price.

Juvederm XC flows just as nicely and there is no difference from the injector's perspective on how it fills or corrects vs. Juvederm mixed manually with Lidocaine.  The amount of pain perceived by patients appears to be even less than when mixed manually.  One patient reported a lip fill as being completely painless. More to follow as we gain further experience with these 2 products.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Gem of a Gym in Goffstown, NH

I have been a member of a Health and Fitness Club of some kind all over the country for the past 35 years and have been a fan of weight training since Arnold first brought it mainstream.  Recently I discovered greater Manchester's best kept secret little gym in Goffstown on Daniel Plummer Rd, near St. Anselm College.  Gold's Gym of Goffstown is just celebrating their 2 year anniversary.  This precious hideaway features a generous unshared parking lot, spacious clean and cozy locker rooms, a warm and friendly staff and all that you need in strength training, cardio equipment, and more.  I couldn't help feel that old-school charm with the steel dumbbells.  Yet, there are up-to-date machines of all kinds.  The amount and variety of leg equipment was the greatest surprise.  The member cross-section is a broad range of men and women of all ages and fitness levels.  All seemed polite and there isn't that intense feeling of being rushed off of equipment sometimes present at other gyms.  Please stop in my office for a Free 7 Day Pass. And then go on over and check them out.  Ask for Mike.

Gold Gym of Goffstown
64 Daniel Plummer Rd.
Goffstown, NH
603-623-2099

Monday, February 1, 2010

Filler Gain with Less Pain

All the great things you love about Juvederm are the same except now it comes with the Lidocaine (anesthetic) already mixed in at the time of manufacturing.   Allergan announced the approval of Juvederm XC this morning.  As soon as the ordering details are available to the doctors' offices, we will let you know.  We welcome this new and exciting product to the market!