DR.SUTINA "Discovering Beauty with Science"

In Barcelona again for another round of training and updates on the use of Silhoutte Soft sutures. It was again an interesting 2 day session with over 100 Drs from all over the world. New techniques included for brow lifting, mid face lifting and especially for lower face to define the jawline. New techniques for neck lifting, nasal flare reduction, breast lifting, buttocks lifting and reduction of the upper arm flabbiness. The new 16 cone sutures with 8 cones on each side instead of 4 was also introduced. This allows for less threads or sutures to be used for the same effect due to a stronger and better 'hold' of the skin , thus a better "lifting" effect. I tried it out upon my return and lo and behold , the hold is better and a more profound lifting is seen. What's best is I am able to achieve the same results with less no of sutures allowing for better affordability to patients.

Recently I was introduced to a new product in the market called HYALUAL which contains a combination of non cross-linked Hyaluronic Acid(HA) with Succinate Acid, a natural occurring substance with potent anti oxidative and repairative properties. Produced from a Ukranian company, this new product is slowly taking over some of the more established brands as the results it delivers is very real and obvious. In order to see how it works as well as it's effects, I volunteered to be the model and so the company's medical trainer, Dr.George, a dermatologist did the injections on 1 side my Associate Dr. Angeline did on the other side. I must say it wasn't as painful as I thought. In fact, it was quite comfortable. The blebs were of course immediate and redness followed due to the presence of the succinate acid. This is also a sign of improved circulaton and oxygenation of the skin. The whole face is injectied with Hyalual uncludingh undereye areas, nasolabial folds and upp...