Injectibles promotion!

From May 1^st- June 30^th, 2012, save $40 per syringe of Restylane* and $50 per syringe of Perlane (*2 syringe minimum).  Fillers are used to restore volume and fullness to the face and lips, and to correct wrinkles and lift cheeks, giving a more youthful countenance.  Recent studies suggest that much of facial wrinkling and hollowing of the face is the result of a loss of facial volume, rather than sagging of the skin.  Filler therapy will fill in wrinkles to restore volume to face and lift cheeks for a younger look and to enhance facial features.  Additionally, you can save $50 on a treatment with Dysport, an injectible wrinkle treatment similar to Botox, from May 1^st – June 30^th.

We recently added an acne spot treatment to our skin care line.  Called ‘Heal & Conceal,’ it has two parts – a medicated stick to dissolve acne lesions, and a medicated concealer to hide the blemish while it is resolving and aid in healing. A sophisticated alternative to drug store acne products that dry the skin, it's great for women in their 30s and 40s.

New! Patient Loyalty Cards & 15% off Sunscreen

We are pleased to now have Patient Loyalty Cards for skincare purchases in our office.  Get a stamp for each $50 product purchase.  For every $500 spent on products, you will receive $50 towards your next product purchase!

Summer is coming…  save 15% on Sunscreens during the month of May.  We have the perfect SPF for your skin type:  we offer sunscreens for skin that is oily, dry, acneic, or sensitive, as well as having tinted and waterproof options, AND you will be eligible to use your stamp card on this promotion.

Win a free CoolSculpting treatment!

Zeltiq Aesthetic, the company which developed CoolSculpting, is hosting a 'New Me in NYC Sweepstakes.'

You can enter to win a free CoolSculpting treatment, as well as a trip to New York City.  
Enter from March 7th - May 31st, 2012 online at http://get.coolsculpting.com/newyou/

The winning package includes:

A free CoolSculpting treatment
Round trip tickets for two to New York City
A shopping spree

A day of beauty treatments from head to toe
Dinners at the finest eateries in the city
Accommodations at one of the city's chicest boutique hotels
$1,000 American Express Gift Card

Call us to see if CoolSculpting might be right for you, or to answer any questions or schedule a consultation.

New All Natural Lip Balm with SPF!

I recently added an All Natural Beeswax Lip Balm to my eponymous skin care line.  My Lip Balm has Vitamin E and Grape Seed antioxidants, and soothing Sweet Almond Oil, Coconut Oil and Rosemary Extract. Best of all, it has natural sun protection to prevent damage from the sun and lip lines. You’ll never use chapstick again! Receive one FREE with the purchase of any skincare product in our office!  

Remember, you do not need an appointment to learn about skin care products and tips, or to have a skin care consultation with our front office staff. Feel free to stop by the office for skin care products during any of our office hours.  See you soon! 

New year, new you.

Join us on January 26^th, 2012 for our New Year’s event at the Claremont Resort!

“Stick With Your New Year's Resolution for...

...a Cool New You”

Enjoy drinks & hors d'oeuvres as you learn about Coolsculpting, a new non-surgical treatment to remove stubborn fat, to help you maintain your resolution of a fitter, healthier new you. Dr. Brozowski will also discuss SmartLipo Laser-Assisted Liposuction, and perform complimentary consultations at the end of the presentation.

Admission is free but space is limited, so RSVP by January 20^th by calling us at 510.549.3333 or emailing RSVP@doctorofbeauty.com.

Event Details:

Thursday, January 26^th, 2012 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.

Claremont Resort, 41 Tunnel Road in Berkeley

6:00 pm Reception

6:45 pm Presentation

7:15 pm Consultations

Free Consultations and special pricing for attendees only.

Enter a raffle towards a Coolsculpting treatment! We look forward to seeing you there!

Body contouring - what's new?

We are the first in the East Bay to offer Zeltiq CoolSculpting, the latest innovation in non-invasive fat removal. CoolSculpting reduces fat cells in problem areas with no downtime. Patients benefit from noticeable and natural-looking results, giving an overall slimmer body contour. CoolSculpting is most effective in removing fat from the abdomen, love handles (flanks) and back. Please see the CoolSculpting tab above for more information on cryolipolysis.

We are also proud to introduce SmartLipo Laser-Assisted Lipolysis. SmartLipo is one of the fastest growing techniques for liposuction in the U.S., because of less downtime, pain and anesthesia risk compared to traditional liposuction. An additional benefit of the use of laser energy to stimulate collagen production is skin tightening. This reduces sagging skin, especially important for the neck, under the arms, and for those with skin laxity of their abdomen after pregnancy.

Xeomin is here!

Xeomin is here! Xeomin is the third botulinum to come to market. It will be available to the U.S. market beginning in spring of 2012. Due to our experience and volume of botulinum use with Botox and Dysport, we have had the opportunity to receive Xeomin five months before it is available elsewhere. Xeomin is similar in function to Botox, and is highly purified. From now until it is available on the market, we are receiving Xeomin at an introductory price, and we are passing the savings along to you. Call us for pricing or more information regarding Xeomin.

"Dr. Christine Brozowski Skincare" line launches

At long last, we have received the first of the skin care products I have been formulating. This project has been several years in the making, as I have studied active ingredients and products available on the market vs. skin care needs. My skincare products are prescription-strength. Some are even stronger than are available at the pharmacy. Therefore, you must be a patient of this practice to be able to purchase them.

My signature product is a compound lightening agent with 6% hydroquinone. This is a higher concentration than Triluma or the Obagi products, which are 4%. This compound also contains a Retinoic acid and a mild steroidal ingredient to soothe the skin and help it tolerate such a strong product. I work with a local formulator to insure quality and accuracy in dosing. My goal is to provide the highest quality skincare at a better price than the larger corporations, as well as serving a need in the market for prescription-strength products that accompany in-office procedures. Please try and let us know what you think!

Liquid facelift

A new way to look at volumizing and fillers. Previously the Cosmetic Dermatologic Community addressed wrinkles by filling in lines, similar to using spackle on a crack in the wall. With a better understanding of bony skeletal changes in the cranium and mandible, physicians are changing their approach to filling. Instead, we are volumizing, the facial equivalent of scaffolding. The two filler agents with the strength to do this are Sculptra and Radiesse. Please read more about these products under the procedure tabs above.

Select previous entries, formerly listed as 'Latest News'

Dr. Christine Brozowski has been featured on local television and radio programs as a medical expert in Cosmetic Dermatology and Laser Medicine. She has also been featured in articles in the East Bay Monthly and the Oakland Tribune.

Dr. Brozowski appeared on the Channel 7 ABC news with Dr. Dean Edell. When KGO.TV broadcast a story on laser hair removal on women, Dr. Brozowski was consulted as the laser expert, as she has performed the most laser hair removal procedures in the Bay Area. This news story emphasized the safety concerns for women seeking laser hair removal and outlined the complications experienced by some young women who are treated at spas or salons - not at a physician's office - where the risk of infection and burns is far greater. Since the laser field is unregulated, laser spas with little or no on-site medical guidance or supervision result show an increase of complications, infections and burns. Seeking the advice and treatment from a physician is recommended for safety and results.

Click here for the Channel 7 archives:

http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=edell&id=3672736

http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=edell&id=3672541

Dr. Brozowski also appeared on the Joan Kenley radio program, on KQKE 960AM "The Quake" as the Cosmetic Dermatology specialist on a women's talk show discussing aging naturally. An archive of the program may be heard at: http://www.joankenley.com/20071006.html

Dr Brozowski has served on the Physicians' Advisory Committee for the Iridex laser corporation, because of her knowledge and extensive specialty experience in the field of laser technology and technique. She is a member of the National Society of Cosmetic Physicians, the Pacific Dermatologic Association, the Intermountain Dermatologic Society, the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), the International Society of Travel Medicine (ISTM), and the Alameda Contra-Costa Medical Association (ACCMA).