Dr. Christopher Zachary, chairman of the UCI Department of Dermatology, said, “I’m pretty sure that many of us will be using these products from the get go. The convenience and comfort afforded by Juvederm XC and Restylane-L will make this transition a no brainer ”

Saturday, January 30, 2010 

It’s unusual in Italy for laser specialists to have such an open discussion about laser and aesthetic surgery.  Gathered in Catania at the Monastero dei Benedettini, an ancient Benedictine monastery, in a cozy circular room with high ornate ceilings, thick limestone walls, arched doorways, and 800 years of history, this Sicilian gathering of Italian laser surgeons spilled their guts and told all their laser secrets.  Wide ranging and very interactive, these often reticent specialists were sufficiently at ease to start sharing their techniques, unafraid to lose their control over their proprietary methods.  Dr Christopher Zachary led the discussion with a review of some new technologies after which the floor opened to a wide ranging discussion.  Well informed and well represented, these guys (and ladies) are developing their skills and technology in a competent and thoughtful manner. It’s not necessarily appreciated by the traditional Italian medical dermatologists though, who don’t appreciate that aesthetic and laser medicine is here to stay.

Many of these surgeons have ‘special techniques’ that they have personally assumed, and for which they expect a certain recognition of ownership.  My Italian colleagues tell me that the average Italian patient will not accept time off work with redness, swelling, and other side effects of laser surgery.  Dr Zachary retorted that, while he thought the concept of ‘no redness, no result’ was a bit outdated, that maximal results required some downtime.

You really want longer eyelashes?  If you want to bat your eyelashes …. you need something to bat ….

http://inyourface.freedomblogging.com/2009/07/23/are-longer-eyelashes-really-worth-1400-a-year/8157/

http://www.ocregister.com/articles/zachary-23103-laser-skin.html

Cryolipolysis is now available at The Dermatology Center! 

Remarkable technique which works by heat extraction induces ‘apoptosis’ or programmed cell death giving rise to impressive reduction in fat, particularly in the love handles and abdominal regions.

Approved in in the US for skin cooling, the Zeltiq device is simple to apply, and allows the patient to spend the treatment reading, working or chatting on the phone.  The treatment takes about one hour per area, and is not associated with any downtime. Dr Zachary who was involved in the early research with this device considers it one of the few treatments that really work for localized fat reduction. This is for people who are of normal weight who just can’t lose that love handle or excessive fatty tire on their abdomens.

http://inyourface.freedomblogging.com/2009/12/17/lipo-rival-zeltiq-aims-to-freeze-away-fat/13699/

http://inyourface.freedomblogging.com/2009/12/21/meryl-streeps-wish-for-new-nose/13749/

Dr Zachary has been in the business of designing and developing lasers for 20 years. He has performed translational work on many systems including the erbium YAG, the fractionated systems, and the use of radiofrequency and cryolipolysis for body shaping.

Dr Zachary is also a major force in the aesthetic world, including the use of botulinum toxins, fillers, chemical peels, and other aesthetic methods. He is currently embarked on a 100 site nationwide educational program to bring information concerning new neuromodulators to specialists. He is also a lead investigator on the Artefill 5 year safety project.

For more information go to http://www.drzachary.net/services/cosmetic-aesthetic-services/improving-your-appearance/

Predictable, painless, and non-invasive, localized fat reduction by cryolipolysis is now available at The Dermatology Center! 

Significant fat loss

Remarkable technique which works by heat extraction induces ‘apoptosis’ or programmed cell death giving rise to impressive reduction in fat, particularly in the love handles and abdominal regions. 

Approved in in the US for skin cooling, the Zeltiq device is simple to apply, and allows the patient to spend the treatment reading, working or chatting on the phone.  The treatment takes about one hour per area, and is not associated with any downtime. Dr Zachary who was involved in the early research with this device considers it one of the few treatments that really work for localized fat reduction. This is for people who are of normal weight who just can’t lose that love handle or excessive fatty tire on their abdomens. 

Watch the Zeltiq Technique video