NuEra tight

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Courtesy of lumenis.com

NuEra tight is a temperature-controlled radio frequency (RF) skin smoothing system that redefines, targets, revives, and uplifts skin laxity.  NuEra tight is a non-invasive, FDA-cleared procedure for superficial and deep RF heating to help treat and reduce the appearance of cellulite and loose skin.

NuEra technology gently heats the skin so that collagen contracts and new collagen is then produced to temporarily improve the appearance of skin laxity.  A variety of conditions can be treated by using precise frequency and depth of heat on different areas of the body and face including: abdomen, flanks, buttocks, inner and outer thighs, upper arms, bra and back fat, around the eyes, mouth, cheeks, and neck.

The treatment is comfortable, safe and quick with minimal to no downtime. Patients may experience some temporary slight swelling and redness afterwards, but may resume normal activities.  Treatment areas are around 10-15 minutes for facial areas and around 20-25 minutes to for body areas.  A minimum of six treatments are recommended 3-4 weeks apart for best results; patients have reported improvement after just one treatment. 

Please give our office a call at (212)-249-8118 to schedule your treatment or consultation.

A New Neurotoxin is Here!

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Meet Jeuveau™ (prabotulinumtoxinA-xvfs)—aka the #NEWTOX!

Jeuveau™ is a modern-made neurotoxin approved by the FDA to temporarily improve the appearance of frown lines. Read more

EMSCULPT

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Get spring & summer ready with EMSCULPT! This non-invasive procedure offers no surgery & no downtime! EMSCULPT is a 30 minute treatment with a minimum of 4 sessions, scheduled 2-3 days apart for anyone looking to build muscle and burn fat!

bring the booty back!Hello, abs! 😉

Skin Cancer, Take a Hike! 2019

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For the third year in a row, mother/daughter duo, Mallory & Diane, are teaming up with the American Academy of Dermatology for Skin Cancer, Take a Hike!™ They have conquered Torres Del Paine in Patagonia and trekked through Alaska’s wilderness; now help them take on Iceland’s Laugavegur Trail this July!

100% of donations support skin cancer prevention.  Details can be found by clicking the link below:

Team M & D Madfes

follow the duo on Instagram: @mdsctah

Emsella Pelvic Floor Strengthening

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The EMSELLA is a new treatment that uses magnetic energy to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, all while you’re fully clothed.  This energy, commonly referred to as HIFEM (High Intensity Focused Electromagnetic), stimulates contractions of the muscles around the pelvic floor; like doing Kegels without any effort.  One 28 minute session will cause 11,200 contractions, the equivalent of performing 11,200 Kegel exercises.  HIFEM has been around for a few decades and has also been used to cause muscle contractions in other body areas. Read more

Skin Cancer, Take a Hike! 2018

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Please support Dr. Madfes’s skin cancer prevention efforts by donating to Skin Cancer, Take a Hike! She will be hiking in Denali this Summer! What a great cause. 100% of donations support skin cancer prevention through the American Academy of Dermatology.

Details below:

http://events.aad.org/site/TR?px=1007824&fr_id=1340&pg=personal

Presenting the 2017 Allergen of the Year…

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The award for 2017 “Allergen of the Year” goes to alkyl glucosides, which are mild surfactants derived from natural sources such as coconut, palm or rapeseed oil, with glucose supplied by corn, wheat starch, or potatoes.  Alkyl gluocosides can be found in many skin care products, including shampoos and conditions, shower gels, sunscreen and moisturizers.

In a study of alkyl glucoside allergy, researchers at McGill identified that the average patient with this allergy is a female age 48 years, and the rash occurs commonly on the head and the hands. In an article in Dermatology News magazine (4/2017), Dr. Belsito of Columbia University was quoted as saying, “The allergen of the year is really chosen to educate dermatologists……it doesn’t mean they are these horrible substances that are damaging the world necessarily.”

The only way to diagnose skin allergic rashes (also known as Allergic Contact Dermatitis) is through Patch Testing. Patch Testing is an office procedure where a series of stickers containing various chemicals, are placed on your back for 48 hours straight. After that time, the doctor removes the stickers and looks at the skin for signs of allergy: redness, bumps, swelling.

For more info about Patch Testing, please call the office at (212) 249-8118.

Stratacell for Radiated Skin

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At the recent American Society For Laser Medicine & Surgery meeting a hot topic was trying to decrease sensitivity in the skin from radiation treatments. In addition to Photobiomodulation ( LED specific treatment), a new topical called Strataderm can be used.

Strataderm is semi-occlusive film forming wound dressing that allows the skin to breathe and remain hydrated. Strataderm forms a durable, flexible and waterproof sheet. It does not penetrate into the epidermis or dermis. Strataderm restores the barrier function of the stratum corneum and reduces Trans-Epidermal Water Loss. The protected environment helps to normalize the level of collagen production while patients are healing from their radiation treatments.

It’s good to apply after and in between treatments. As always- check with your radiation oncologist.