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Sunscreens Are Safe

An article in the Sun and News publication recently caught my eye. Recent negative news about sunscreens by some news outlets and non-medical writers has consumers questioning the safety and benefits of sunscreens.

“A review of all scientific studies (from 1966 to 2003) shows no evidence of a relationship between sunscreen use and increased risk of melanoma”.

Warwick L. Morison, MD

Professor of Dermatology at Johns Hopkins Medical Center

Sunscreens are not Card Blanche to bake in the sun. They do however have an important role in our daily lives.

A. David Rahimi, MD, FAAD, FAACS.

I highly recommend that you read the entire article in the Sun and Skin News publication by Perry Robins

Fall 2010 Vol 27, No 3

www.skincancer.org

Dr. Oz, who is essentially “America’s doctor” refers to CoolSculpting as “revolutionary” and a “game changer,” and his genuine excitement about the procedure is evident. 

Dr. Avram discussing the science behind CoolSculpting:

http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/cutting-edge-plastic-surgery-pt-2

Dr. Tanzi demonstrating the procedure on a patient:

http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/cutting-edge-plastic-surgery-pt-1

Well, here I was.

I just paid almost 120K for my Coolsculpting "Toy" and had to try it out. I treated my own abdomen and love handles and was quite impressed. It melted away about 30-40 percent of the fat in about 6 weeks.

Finally, a non-invasive way to freeze away unwanted fat with no surgery. Judge for yourself...

http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=1574789524102&set=a.1574788724082.83619.1066473146

A. David Rahimi,MD, FAAD,FAACS.

Here is a link to a great article that was recently published in the Wall Street Journal. A must read for any one in their 30s and 40s:

http://finance.yahoo.com/family-home/article/111014/wrinkle-erasing-for-starters?mod=family-love_money

A. David Rahimi, MD, FAAD, FAACS.