Gina in another Gunstock Commercial

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

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.

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

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!

The People's Seat

I had the honor and privilege of meeting Senator-elect Scott Brown today at Lenzi's Catering in Dracut, Massachusetts.  What a genuine guy!  I wish him the very best of luck in Washington!

Freezing Away Fat

A recent study published in Lasers in Surgery & Medicine (Dec 09) by Avram and Harry describes a procedure known as Cryolipolysis.  ZELTIQ™, a controlled cooling device, induces inflammation in fatty areas that result in the gradual reduction of fat over 2 - 4 months.   The device applies suction on the outside of the skin and specifically cools the desired fat loss area, causing damage to only fat cells sparing the surrounding tissues.  It is done as an outpatient, requires no pain management, and typically takes one hour.  There have been no significant side effects identified as yet and there is no downtime.  There is no evidence as of now that this device will play any role in reducing large areas of fat and is geared more towards normal weight individuals with modest fatty areas.  Further study is needed to better understand the procedure.  It is NOT FDA-approved for Fat Loss at the present time.  We look forward to hearing more about this interesting procedure.

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Dysport® : New Neuromodulater

Announcing the first neuromodulater alternative brand to come along in 8 years.  Dysport® is a Botulinum toxin type A from the makers of Restylane®.  Dysport®, like BOTOXCosmetic® from Allergan, is injected into the muscles responsible for frowning to soften their appearance.

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Laser Stretchmarks

This gentleman had  bright red obvious stretchmarks from rapid muscular growth as a late teen/young adult about a decade ago.   After 10 thirty-minute laser treatments over the course of one year, I was able to achieve a remarkable outcome.  The stretched, "tissue-papery" thin skin shown in the before pictures was so transparent that the underlying red tissues were visible.  The Q-switched Yag laser generated new healthy skin structure closing up the "window" to the redness below.   This client was aware that there were no "sure-thing" cures for stretchmarks but was willing to patiently go through the process and take a chance, and he is quite pleased that he did.

"Drawing" Conclusions

My 10-week figure sketching course at NHIA is concluded. I am grateful for the experience and wish to thank all the models and my teacher Larry Christian. This subject of this final piece I’ve posted is actually a student from the class. His contemplative look gave me pause to review how this course has benefited my cosmetic practice. Over these months, I have honed my craftsmanship in liposculpting by gaining an appreciation for the flow lines of the human figure as they run along the entire length of the body. This conceptualization breaks the mold of the traditional medical approach to the body as isolated cosmetic units. Additionally, repeated drawing of lines of symmetry in the dynamic figure, particularly in torso twisted poses, accentuates my visual observation skills at detecting asymmetries so prevalent in all normal human anatomy. It is this keen observation that leads to greater accuracy of target areas enhancing the outcome of a liposuction case. I hope to have the opportunity to take “Sculpting the Figure” this spring at NHIA. 

Figure Drawing Update

Just 3 classes remaining.  I will miss it when it's over.  Here is my latest 20 minute drawing.

I mentioned that we do several dozen one-minute gesture drawings at the start of class designed to quickly capture the feeling of the pose.   Here is one from this week.

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Figure Drawing

Well, I'm halfway through my 10 week course at the New Hampshire Institute of Art and I thought it was about time I shared one of my drawings. Normally, we only get one minute to capture the gist of the model (called gesture drawings). But we had 10 minutes to complete this one. I've definitely learned it's a lot harder than it looks to sketch from a live model! I highly recommend Larry Christian as a teacher for any future students.

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New Hampshire Institute of Art in Manchester, NH

LATISSE® TV Commercial

View Allergan's LATISSE® television commercial featuring Brooke Shields.

Animation of Laser Tattoo Removal

View this animated simulation showing how the laser breaks up ink in your tattoo.

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Dr. Rainone speaks about Lipo Laser™

1940 Hardwood Restored to Original Beauty

Just look a the beautiful work Alex did on our 69 year-old red oak hardwood floors in our Lobby. What a gorgeous job keeping the old looking brand new. Thank you Alex!

Liposuction Testimonial

Listen to this Client's Experience with Laser Liposuction by Dr. Rainone at Smoothskin in Londonderry, NH.

Improved Comfort

Bioform Medical, makers of the injectable filler Radiesse®, received a new approval from the FDA on July 16, 2009. Based on research revealing safety, efficacy, and increased comfort, this filler when mixed with 2% Lidocaine prior to injection is no longer considered investigational and is now approved for such use.

10 Reasons Why Clients Prefer the Botox Experience at Smoothskin

1. Calming,Relaxing Spa-like atmosphere
2. Kind, Caring, Friendly Staff who have experienced the procedure firsthand.
3. Numbing Cream Topical compound anesthetic for comfort.

4. Cold Packs – for additional comfort & to minimize bruising risk.
5. VIP Program-- potential to earn over $600 in FREE Services per year.
6. Experienced Physician Injector brings 7+ years of expertise.
7. Artistic, Customized Approach Careful assessment of individual’s needs.
8. Rapid Access to an Appointment very often same day
9. Value – competitive price levels and frequent specials
10. Aftercare -- Supportive environment for insuring satisfaction

Testimonial em português

Escute um de nossos pacientes descrevendo em português seu experiecne aqui em Smoothskin com Botox, Laser, e Fillers.

Bristol Parade: July 4th, 2009

What a marvelous celebration in Rhode Island. Every American should attend at least once. Enjoy the videoclip and remember: Freedom isn't Free. God Bless Our Troops and Keep them Safe.