Skin Care Expert Dr. Hema Sundaram shares Skin Care management news and commentary at MySkinCareConnection.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/75934 http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/75934/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/75934 http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/75934/52818/safe-effective Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:47:00 -0500 Dr. Hema Sundaram An FDA hearing last November in suburban Maryland, minutes away from one of my offices, focused on the safety of dermal fillers both before and after they enter the marketplace[1]. Specific topics of discussion included approved versus unapproved uses of fillers, the appropriate qualifications and training for those who inject fillers, special considerations when injecting patients of color and the need to gather long-term safety data. The... http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/75934/52818/safe-effective http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/75934/50684/procedures Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:22:00 -0500 Dr. Hema Sundaram How is the recession impacting cosmetic surgery? Despite reports of a nationwide decline in cosmetic surgery procedures, I've actually seen a surge in no downtime procedures in my practice, compared to last year. In this recent article in USA Today, I noted that a number of patients consulting me recently are now considering minimally invasive cosmetic procedures such as Botox, Restylane and Fraxel or other "lunchtime lasers" instead of invasive... http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/75934/50684/procedures http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/75934/47406/botox-budget Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:13:00 -0500 Dr. Hema Sundaram Recent reports show that, despite the economic recession, there has been a surge of men and women seeking Botox and other non-invasive cosmetic procedures. I'm certainly seeing this in my offices in Maryland and Virginia, where I'm treating more patients than ever with Botox, Restylane, Fraxel and other lasers. Some are getting ready for the holidays, some for job interviews and some simply want to project a positive image in both personal and... http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/75934/47406/botox-budget http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/75934/41897/fat-technology Tue, 23 Sep 2008 05:24:00 -0400 Dr. Hema Sundaram A new, non-invasive alternative to liposuction is in the pipeline... and it could be coming to a doctor's office near you within the next 2 to 3 years.   Medicis, Inc., the Arizona-based company best known for its wrinkle fillers Restylane and Perlane, has moved into fresh territory with its recent acquisition of LipoSonix , an innovative body contouring technology that breaks down unwanted fat by directing ultrasound waves onto the skin... http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/75934/41897/fat-technology http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/75934/39021/budget-breaking Wed, 17 Sep 2008 08:10:00 -0400 Dr. Hema Sundaram 1. Try A Non-Surgical Face Lift: Rather than spending on surgery which may leave you looking over-tight and over-done, look into non-surgical face lifting with the natural fillers, Perlane, Restylane and Juvederm. They are made of hyaluronic acid, a sugar-based gel which naturally gives your skin its support and structure and decreases with age. The rationale behind a non-surgical face lift is to replace what time has taken away by restoring... http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/75934/39021/budget-breaking http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/75934/33343/tips-perfect Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:15:00 -0400 Dr. Hema Sundaram If, as the poets say, your eyes are the window to your soul then surely your lips are the pathway to your heart. Perfectly shaped, youthfully full lips add timeless beauty to your face.   If you've always yearned for fuller lips but you fear that lip enhancement will leave you looking plastic, take heart as lips are one of my passions! I'd like to share with you some new methods of lip enhancement that I'm currently teaching to my... http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/75934/33343/tips-perfect http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/75934/34397/acne-budget Mon, 21 Jul 2008 01:48:00 -0400 Dr. Hema Sundaram Being on a budget doesn't mean that you have to live with your pimples - and risk permanent scarring from uncontrolled acne. Here are five tips for clearing your skin without clearing out your wallet.   1. Don't pay for the packaging... or for big-name celebrity endorsements. What's inside your tube of acne cream is more important than fancy packaging or having a famous celebrity to promote it. Prescription acne medications are not only... http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/75934/34397/acne-budget http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/75934/33556/shows-melanoma Sat, 12 Jul 2008 16:08:00 -0400 Dr. Hema Sundaram   Melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, has been in the news of late. As I discussed previously, Presidential candidate John McCain has faced media speculation regarding his health status because he has been diagnosed with two melanomas over the past fifteen years, in addition to other non-melanoma skin cancers.   Now, a new study from researchers at the National Cancer Institute which is reported in the Washington Post... http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/75934/33556/shows-melanoma http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/75934/30203/cosmetic-surgery Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:32:00 -0400 Dr. Hema Sundaram As a cosmetic dermatologist, my patient population reflects the diversity of the Washington, DC area where I am based. My patients range from ambassadors and government officials to full-time mothers, teachers and research scientists. They are also ethnically diverse; on a typical day, I consult with men and women who hail from all corners of the world. And they vary in age from teenagers to senior citizens. One of the most common... http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/75934/30203/cosmetic-surgery http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/75934/24339/beds-fast-facts Mon, 02 Jun 2008 05:07:00 -0400 Dr. Hema Sundaram 1. It's Big Business Nearly 30 million people in the U.S. tan in tanning salons every year; on average, that's more than 1 million people a day who are baking themselves under tanning lamps[1]. More than 70% of them are Caucasian females aged 16 to 49 years[2]. The indoor tanning industry's revenues have increased fivefold since 1992, to about $5 billion[3][4].   2. Our Youth Are At Risk   2.3 million teens visit tanning salons in... http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/75934/24339/beds-fast-facts