Aging, sun exposure, and other factors can cause freckling, age spots, and other sun damage, as well as red splotches or rosacea, an embarrassingly obvious array of broken capillaries and blood vessels. A photofacial session using filtered light to abolish these unwanted blemishes takes only thirty minutes. Imagine – revitalized healthier skin over your lunch hour!

The photorejuvenation technology that we use is versatile and can be used to precisely target small flaws or treat your full face. That means we can use it with equal effectiveness on larger areas like the neck, chest, and hands where imperfections can be every bit as conspicuous.

Consider photorejuvenation. There’s no down-time, and you’ll see a gradual, natural-looking improvement that lasts. People will know you look fabulous …they just won’t be sure why!

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Relationships InspireWe Thank you!Every season has a way

of inspiring thoughtful moments, and our thoughts often turn to important relationships. Since much of our life is spent as

professionals, that’s a lot or relationships. Over the past few weeks, many of our

patients have taken the time to send their condolences and thoughtful messages to me and my family following the passing of our father, my mentor and my partner, Dr. Samuel Shatkin Sr. on April 25th, 2010. Thank you for all the sympathy cards describing stories of how my father cared for you professionally as a Dentist and Plastic Surgeon. Your kindness to me and my family only reaffirms the understanding that medicine is not just about healing or making us feel better, but about a lifetime of relationships. My dad and I have enjoyed building a lifetime of relationships while caring for you, your families and in many cases, your offspring. The messages we have received reminds me of how much my dad meant to the many patients throughout his career.

My wish is to continue that tradition and the example my father started back in 1964 when he became a health care provider, teacher, and physician. These important relationships transcend well beyond the smile on a patients face after allowing us to care for them.

Thank you for allowing us to be part of your life. If my dad were here today; he would convey this message as well.

Sincerely,

Dr. Sam Shatkin Jr.

Aesthetic Associates CentreGreat Look Newsletter

fromthedoctor

Summer 2010

Be BeautifulKeep them guessing how

Don’t wait for the camera to find you! Book your appointment now!

Are you a person who has trouble getting back that flat tummy you had as a teenager or someone who longs for that youthful smoothly-chiseled chin? Liposuction offers solutions. And the good news is – your new shape is more or less permanent if you maintain a healthy weight.

Liposuction can remove excess fat deposits in areas of concern such as abdomen (especially after childbirth), breasts, hips, waist, and thighs. The commonly-treated areas include chin, cheeks and jowls, abdomen, flanks, and chest. A relatively simple concept, liposuction is a surgical technique that removes excess fat from deposits between skin and muscle using a suction pump and a small tube.

Age and weight are not as important pre-requisites for liposuction as good health and realistic expectations. Talk to us – we’d love to help you discover if liposuction is for you.

The Fat Feud Is OverLiposuction helps!

Can larger dimensions be good for you?

Go Figure!There is an abundance of cosmetics and fragrance products

out there that promise revolutionary results. For sure there’s nothing wrong with smelling nice, and makeup is great too. But sometimes, that’s not enough. Could that be the reason that breast augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures today?

Only you can decide whether you want to consider recontouring and adding volume to your breasts. And if you do, we’ll be happy to listen to you, answer your questions, and share the insights that our team has gained from providing leading-edge care to patients like you.

For example, we understand that you might be motivated to choose this procedure for one of these reasons... n to enhance your body contours because you feel that your

breast size is too small or out of proportion with your body;n to reconstruct one or both breasts for various conditions; n to balance the size of your breasts because you are

self-conscious about unevenness;n to correct the after-pregnancy loss of breast volume.

Of course, your unique shape and size will influence both the treatment we recommend as well as the final results. By inserting breast implants and working with the natural creases of your body, we can minimize any noticeable signs of surgery and restore a natural, youthful look.

You are worth it!Enhanced self-esteem and improved self-confidence...

Now Available At Our Practice!Juvéderm® Ultra XC “next generation filler”

We are pleased to announce that Juvéderm Ultra, the new filler and facial wrinkle corrector from Allergan, the makers of Botox Cosmetic is now available at our practice.

Tests have shown that Juvéderm Ultra provides smooth long-lasting results – up to 6 months longer than other products. It features a high concentration of hyaluronic acid, a natural complex sugar found in all living organisms and one that creates skin volume and elasticity. And now, for your added comfort and less pain, Juvéderm® Ultra XC which has been given the all-clear by the FDA

contains lidocaine – a local anesthetic.With FDA approval, Juvéderm Ultra is now set to join Botox Cosmetic as

an excellent semi-permanent anti-wrinkle treatment in a fast-growing market. In 2006, 9.1 million non-invasive procedures were performed in the United States, up

66% from 2000, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Juvéderm Ultra joins our family of successful rejuvenating fillers, such as Radiesse™,

which has also received FDA approval.

If you buy a syringe of Juvederm®,

you will receive 5 units of

Botox® free!

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Shaving is a nuisance, electrolysis isn’t practical for large areas of hair growth, and waxing is painful and doesn’t last. By contrast, the Intense Pulsed Light System (IPL) is fast, comfortable, and convenient.

Our Palomar and Sciton hair removal handpiece emits pulses of light into the hair follicle which is absorbed by the pigment in the follicles and then converted to heat. The heat loosens the hair and disables the cells responsible for growing new hair. It has a larger lens than a laser and spreads light over a wider area of skin allowing for faster coverage and quicker treatments. Pulsed light also targets the lighter-colored hair that lasers are unable to detect.

Our system can treat any area of your body with the exception of the area around the eyes. When the activated handpiece is moved over your skin, you’ll feel a mild sensation each time the device is pulsed. Immediately after treatment you can expect a sensation similar to mild sunburn, with possible minor swelling. This can last 2-24 hours and easily be soothed with a cold gel or ice packs. Your treated hair will continue to appear for between 7 and 30 days, but this is not new hair growth, simply treated hairs being expelled from the skin.

You can now be free from old-fashioned and uncomfortable solutions to unwanted hair. Please call us for a consultation.

Turn Back The ClockRecapture youth with a facelift

As we age, the effects of gravity, exposure to sun, and the stresses of daily life are recorded on our face and neck. Creases running from the nose to mouth and fat deposits on the neck can make us appear jowly.

A neck and facelift – or rhytidectomy – will not stop the aging process, but will definitely improve visible signs of aging and give you a renewed sense of self-confidence.

Recent advancements in the field of plastic surgery have resulted in longer-lasting effects. Facelifts have been performed successfully, including for people in their 70s and 80s. The procedure involves incisions above the hairline as well as under the chin. Excess fat may be removed and underlying muscle, tightened. Most surgeries are performed under local anesthetic with a light sedative.

While complications from a rhytidectomy are uncommon, it’s important to discuss any medical conditions and lifestyle habits with your doctor. Abstaining from cigarettes, alcohol, and anti-inflammatory drugs before surgery will improve your recovery which will take about one to two weeks. A facial bandage is often used to reduce swelling and you may be given a prescription for pain if it occurs within the first few days. Facelift scars will fade within 12 months and, during this time, it’s important to use a sunscreen with a high SPF of 45-60.

Faster than the speed of light!

Remove Unwanted Hair…

We also have less invasive procedures … ask us about a

Mini Face Lift!

If you buy a syringe of Juvederm®,

you will receive 5 units of

Botox® free!

Information included is not medical advice. For your specific information be sure to consult our office. If you do not wish to receive this newsletter, please contact us directly.

Aesthetic Associates CentreDr. Samuel Shatkin Jr.2500 Kensington Avenue Amherst, NY 14226-4927

268 Main StreetEast Aurora, NY 14052

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Contact InformationOffice (716) 839-1700

www.DrShatkin.com

We accept cosmetic waiver insurance; covering surgical and non-surgical treatments.

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decisions, and your needs.

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Affordable OptionsSee how CareCredit can help youWe know that affording treatments isn’t always easy and that sometimes it even makes you put your procedures on hold. But, it doesn’t have to be this way. We’re happy to be able to offer you a variety of payment options, including CareCredit® – North America’s leading patient payment program. Here’s what it can do for you…

CareCredit is a convenient, monthly payment program for yourself and your family, specifically designed to pay for healthcare expenses not covered by insurance including co-payments, deductibles, and elective treatment and care.

With CareCredit you can start treatment immediately and pay over time with low minimum monthly payments. You can pay for treatment and care over a 6, 12, 18, or 24 months plan. This makes your healthcare expenses fit into more easily into your monthly budget.

There are no up-front costs, no pre-payment penalties, and no fees!

Applying is Quick & Easy: Ask us for an application. Complete and sign the application. Return to our practice for submission. You only need to apply once… since it is a revolving line of credit!

Please ask us for more information, as we’ll be happy to help in any way we can.

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As we age and as some inevitable sun damage accumulates, imperfections begin to cloud the clear skin of our youth. In the past, treatments such as chemical peels and microdermabrasion were the only options to correct sun-damaged skin, but now, the Palomar RejuveLux™ Process utilizing the Pulsed Light System offers comfortable and effective photofacials for the treatment of sun damage and visible veins.

The RejuveLux Process can clear wide areas of sun damage on the face, chest, and arms as well as individual sunspots or age spots. It also is an effective treatment for rosacea, or general inflammation of the veins in the cheeks and face.

In addition, the RejuveLux process is safe, comfortable, involves no downtime in your busy life. A mild sunburn-like sensation after treatment disappears within 24 hours, and you can return to your normal work and life looking fit and fine!

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