Junko Yagami,

Ms. Yagami is a popular international recording artist and a cultural icon in Japan. Some of her best known works include Mizuiro No Ame and Omoide ha Utsukushisugite. Junko is releasing her first album in 10 years. Her long aticipated return recording, Vreath, will go on sale January 23^rd and Junko will be peforming throughout Japan on her 2012 tour.

About Lumixyl: The Lumixyl Topical Brightening System was first launched in the United States in 2010, and has quickly become one of the fastest growing skincare systems in the world, focused on fading skin spots, and delivering brighter, more even skin tone within weeks.  It is already a leading skincare system, sold in 30 countries around the world, and is particularly popular in Japan where thousands of women and men have already made it their primary skincare product. Known in Japan as “Rumikishiru” (ルミキシル), the Lumixyl system is an excellent fit for a wide range of Japanese consumers, due to its mild nature (it never irritates like other skin lighteners or medical bleaching agents do), and its ability to brighten skin and diminish any age spots, freckles or other skin-tone imperfections.

For more information go to www.Lumixyl.com, or contact info@envymedical.com.

Medley of Junko Yagami’s Masterpeices

Something big happened just a few weeks ago in anti-aging and aesthetics.  The first topical treatment for skin around the eyes that provides a comprehensive solution to dark under-eye circles was quietly introduced to the world through select dermatologists in major cities around the world.  The product is

BEFORE Improved Chest Texture and Hyperpigmentation AFTER

To the left is an example of the improvements that are seen using SilkPeel on the chest.  Note that the skin tone is not only more even, but the texture is smoother, softer and more youthful.  Below is an example of what is being accomplished on the face.  This patient has been troubled with spots that were caused by acne, but lingered on her skin long after the acne was gone.

Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation Treated over 8 weeks with Lumixyl

The Stanford University developed, and clinically proven power of Decapeptide-12 is an especially welcome advancement in treating hyperpigmentation because it is completely safe to use on all skin types.  It is not irritating, so it does not cause redness or scaling (called contact dermatitis by your doctor), the way traditional treatments using Hydroquinone commonly do.

These attributes and treatment successes have led to the development of the Lumixyl Topical Brightening System, a complete skin care regimen that features Decapeptide-12.  Once again, the results that doctors and their patients have experienced are startlingly impressive.

BEFORE - Six weeks on Lumixyl Topical Brightening System - AFTER

And, it is not just from the improved skin tone and rapidly fading sun-spots, freckling and photo-damage.  The skin tone, texture, laxity and appearance of fine-line wrinkles have improved dramatically as well.  So the question became obvious.  If Decapeptide-12 is so effective in improving the condition of skin on the face and chest, and yet so gentle, what could it accomplish in the delicate tissue around the eyes?

Before Lumixyl Revitaleyes - Notice the pigmented spots around the perimeter of the eye, and the crow's feet wrinkling at the corner of the eye.

The answer is here with the introduction of LUMIXYL REVITALEYES.  And yet, that is just part of the Revitaleyes story.  The product also incorporates ingredients to address other eye tissue problems.  It has hyaluronic acid to improve moisture content, anti-inflammatories to bring down swelling and puffiness (getting rid of those bags under your eyes), and a trio of ingredients that are clinically shown to be effective in addressing the bluish darkening under the eyes caused by mineral deposits that build up around the capillaries near the eye.  The result is a truly comprehensive eye treatment positioned to be the first and only complete topical eye therapy.  In theory, this is a real breakthrough in eye aesthetics, so what are the early results showing?  Once again, the results, even in just two weeks of use, are coming

After Two Weeks on REVITALEYES - skin tone is much more event, the pigmented spots are gone or significantly diminished, the crow's feet area is greatly improved.

back very impressive, and not just because the skin tone is brighter and more even, with the pigmented spots surprisingly well cleared.  As you can see in these before/after pictures, of a patient who used  REVATALEYES morning and evening for two weeks, the fine-line wrinkles are significantly less visible, and the tissue around the eye has the appearance of being tighter and healthier in addition to being brighter.  The hue under the eye which shows a slight bluishness in the baseline picture is noticeably, better and that bluishness is largely gone.  This is big news for tens of thousands of patients that have been looking for an answer to their dark under-eye circle problems.  It is likely that Lumixyl Revitaleyes will become a trusted favorite by these patients who are looking for daily eye tissue help.  It is also being used by physicians in trials, to see how much it will improve the overall outcome of surgical eye treatments, such as blepharoplasty (the most common eye lift surgery).

For now the only way to get this comprehensive formula is with the Lumixyl Revitaleyes, and yet it has been introduced at a very reasonable $65.00 suggested pricing from the physicians who dispense it.  It can be purchased on its own, or as part of the Lumixyl Topical Brightening System of products.

For more information go to www.Lumixyl.com, or contact info@envymedical.com.

Westlake Village, CA – November 15, 2011 – Envy Medical Inc. announced the launch of the LUMIXYL REVITALEYES Brightening Eye Cream, the latest addition to the Lumixyl Topical Brightening System of products for an even skin tone and a brighter, healthier complexion.  

What makes Lumixyl Revitaleyes special? It is the first and only eye cream formulated with decapeptide-12 as part of a truly comprehensive treatment to correct dark circles, eye-area lines and wrinkles, dryness and inflammation. Most other products tackle just one or two of these issues, leaving behind unresolved problems. First introduced in the popular Lumixyl Brightening Creme, decapeptide-12 is the Stanford University developed technology that is clinically shown to reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation in skin without causing the irritation or redness associated with other brightening agents. Combined with other potent ingredients, Lumixyl Revitaleyes addresses all of the major contributing factors to dark circles under the eyes. The result is brightness, smoothness, and firmness that is truly age defying.

“Physicians and their patients have been telling us that they don’t have good options for treating dark under-eye circles,” says Curtis A. Cluff, Chief Executive Officer of Envy Medical, Inc.  “We realized that there was no single product that comprehensively addressed the issues in a safe and effective manner.  Envy Medical is in a unique position to do just that using the Lumixyl peptide technology as part of a comprehensive formulation to diminish under-eye circles, no matter what the contributing factors are.”

“Our formula pairs industry proven ingredients that help with dermal iron deposits and inflammation with our proprietary skin brightening decapeptide-12 technology, making Revitaleyes the most comprehensive, professional-strength treatment for dark under-eye circles on the market today,” states Felipe Jimenez, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer for Envy Medical.

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In fact, Lumixyl Revitaleyes Brightening Eye Cream expertly addresses the six biggest eye-area complaints, including:

SYMPTOM	ACTIVE INGREDIENT
Hyperpigmentation	Decapeptide–12 (Lumixyl peptide) – Reduces overproduction of skin pigment to brighten around the eyes
Iron Deposits	Chrysin, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, EDTA – Removes discoloration caused by iron deposits in skin tissue around the eyes
Inflammation	Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate – Inflammation casts a shadow around the eyes. This botanical anti-inflammatory naturally reduces this type of darkness
Dry Lines	Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Sodium Hyaluronate — Promotes smooth texture and reduces the appearance of fine-line wrinkles
Wrinkles	Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Pisum Sativum (Pea) Extract–A powerful anti-aging cocktail that reduces the appearance of crepiness around eyes

These proven potent ingredients are together for the first time, delivering improved eye lift, tone, texture and vitality never before achieved by a standard eye cream. The product will be sold through dermatology, cosmetic surgery and medical spa physicians throughout the United States. Suggested retail price is $65.00 per 0.5 oz tube. For more information go to www.Lumixyl.com, or contact info@envymedical.com.

For media inquiries, product images or samples, please contact Melissa Kelz, melissakelz@kelzpr.com or Patty Mathews, pattymathews@kelzpr.com.

]]> http://envymedical.wordpress.com/2011/11/16/envy-medical-announces-new-lumixyl-revitaleyes-brightening-eye-cream/feed/ 1 envysilkpeel lumixyleye http://envymedical.wordpress.com/2011/11/11/healthy-body-healthy-mind-%e2%80%93-how-about-healthy-skin/ http://envymedical.wordpress.com/2011/11/11/healthy-body-healthy-mind-%e2%80%93-how-about-healthy-skin/#comments Fri, 11 Nov 2011 19:01:25 +0000 Envy Medical, Inc. Blog http://envymedical.wordpress.com/?p=1879 Continue reading →]]> What is health?  When we think of our health and the desire to improve it, we most often think of physical health.  Health is most specifically measured by the well-being of the body and mind.   These are often not mutually exclusive components – a healthy body enhances the healthy mind, just as the healthy mind promotes a healthy body.   Sometimes the health of our skin, and the importance of maintaining skin health are overlooked in the equation.  In fact, some of us discount skin health as pertaining to superficial attention to appearance, and instead condone our own poor skin health habits under the self-deceiving mantra of “aging gracefully”.

It is unquestionably good to enjoy every year and each phase of your life for the beauty and experience it can bring.  However, don’t embrace that mentality to the detriment of the largest organ of your body – your skin!  If you look in the mirror and see a trend towards dry skin, clogged pores, patchy discoloration, excessive fine lines (or not-so-fine lines!), or increasingly lax skin, your body is telling you something.  It is time to start listening.

If the symptoms of poor skin health reach a critical point, you will find yourself in need of more drastic measures – prescription medications, or perhaps surgical procedures.  However, an ounce of prevention truly is worth a pound of cure.  These four skin health habits will go far in keeping your skin looking younger and acting healthier.

Healthy Skin Habit 1: Maintain A Proper Diet

Sometimes common sense and science are in complete alignment and this is one of those cases – a balanced diet and drinking plenty of water is key for health, and yes, that includes skin health.  According to WebMD most experts say eating a balanced diet is the best way to get your share of good food for healthy skin. Still, a number of specific treats are more likely than others to give a boost of glowing good health to your complexion.  Those treats include low-fat dairy products, especially those rich in vitamin A.  WebMD also sites a study recently published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry that named blackberries, blueberries, strawberries and plums as those with the highest “total antioxidant capacity” of any foods.

Getting enough water each day has a variety of benefits for your skin.  ”It is my belief that our skin needs at least a half gallon of good clean water—that’s about eight glasses—every day,” says nutrition expert Liz Lipski, PhD, CCN.  But don’t run out and buy expensive bottled water—according to Lipski, the minerals in hard water are preferable.  ”A water softener may help your plumbing,” she says, “but it’s hard water that is better for your health.”

Healthy Skin Habit 2: Adopt a Responsible Daily Care Regimen

Caring for your skin should be a matter of daily habit, but depending on your age and the nature of your skin’s needs, the thought that doing anything is better than nothing may not be true.  Many soaps, moisturizers and sunscreens that people buy and use off the shelf contain dyes, artificial colors, artificial fragrances, and other skin irritants that may actually detract from healthy skin function.  That is NOT an endorsement for doing nothing!  Rather, it is an endorsement to take the selection of the right daily skincare products seriously, and consult with your dermatologist, cosmetic surgeon or other skincare physician about what skincare regimen is right for you.  Be wary of products that contain parabens or other harsh preservatives.  Also, while some skin conditions may warrant the use of prescription topicals such as hydroquinone (Obagi, Triluma, Glyquin), consider non-prescription procedures your doctor can administer such as the popular SilkPeel Dermalinfusion to jumpstart healthy skin function first, and if you do use a hydroquinone product, make sure that you limit exposure to these ingredients to no more than three or four months, and then, have a long-term product regimen ready to help maintain your best skin health possible.

One such product regimen that a growing number of dermatologists are recommending is the Lumixyl Topical Brightening System.   Based on exciting new clinical studies conducted at Stanford University, Lumixyl employs a special class of peptide that helps reduce the appearance of age spots, sun spots, and other patchy skin discoloration, but is non-irritating, non-toxic and therefore safe for daily and long-term use.

Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation Treated over 8 weeks with Lumixyl; __________________________________Skin that looks younger and acts healthier_____________________

The Lumixyl system of products (including an antioxidant rich daily cleanser, a rapid exfoliating lotion to stimulate cellular turnover, and an elegant sunscreen), go much further in stimulating healthy skin function and providing protection against the sun and elements that would age your skin prematurely.

For example, the Lumixyl Active-Prep Cleanser is formulated to thoroughly clean your skin down to the pores, removing dirt, make-up and oils that build-up there, while at the same time keeping the skin’s own protective acid mantle intact.  Other cleansers by comparison often contain soaps that break down the skin’s acid mantle, weakening its ability to protect against bacteria or other harmful outside factors.

Healthy Skin Habit 3: Use a Physical Sunscreen of SPF 30 or Greater Every Day

Good skin health starts with good sun protection.  Not just when you are going to the beach, and not just when you are going to be exposing large portions of your body to the sun all day.  The fact is, you are exposed to solar radiation even when indoors, every day, almost all the time.  This exposure leads to photo-damage – breaking down collagen and elastin in the skin, triggering hyperpigmentation.

Here again, not just any sunscreen will do.  Popular sunscreens found in your grocery and drug stores are often loaded with chemical sunscreen agents.  These chemical ingredients will help prevent that painful burn, but they may also be clogging your pores, and irritating your skin at the same time.  Instead, use a sunscreen that incorporates the proven physical sunscreen agents –  micronized minerals known as Titanium Dioxide and/or Zinc Oxide.  These agents give broad-spectrum protection, and they tend to lay on top of the skin, blocking the sun’s rays before they can penetrate your skin cells.  Lumixyl’s MoistureLock Sunscreen SPF30 does this with Titanium Dioxide and includes Symhelios, a further layer of anti-aging protection against the sun’s aging rays.

Healthy Skin Habit 4: Keep Rested and Get Your Sleep

As pointed out in an article on completewellbeing.com, it is “during our slumber time that the body repairs the daily damage caused to the skin by stress, ultraviolet rays and other detrimental exposures to dust and pollution.  Sleep is when the body produces more proteins, which are the cell’s building blocks.  Enhanced protein production ensures proper rejuvenation and revamping of the tissues and cells, which in turn provides vital regeneration and repair to the skin.  So, not sleeping well is bound to show up on the face: dark under-eye circles, swollen, red eyes, sagging, dull and sallow skin, and early onset of wrinkles, crow’s feet and laugh lines.”

The next time you see a friend that just looks amazingly fresh and youthful, and are inclined to wonder how they do it – think of these four tips.  Chances are your friend is applying these self-same secrets. Perhaps you should too.

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However, we did find our first clue for this mystery in a posting on the FDA’s website for recall advisories confirming that Galderma actually issued a full recall in late August, 2010 of all Tri-Luma product manufactured by its sub-contract manufacturer, Hill Dermaceuticals.  The reason given for the recall was that Hill notified Galderma of “a subpotent active ingredient”.  This reason seems to indicate that they discovered one of the active ingredients in Tri-Luma (the main actives are Hydroquinone, Tretinoin, and the corticosteroid fluocinolone acetonide), was not meeting labeling standards of concentration and/or potency.

With many patients around the world watching for its return, there is no word as to when Tri-Luma may be re-introduced to the market.  A much bigger piece of the puzzle was revealed in late September 2011, more than a year after the initial recall.  That is when, according to the FDA website, “The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that the District Court for the Middle District of Florida entered a consent decree that prohibits Hill Dermaceuticals, Inc. and Hill Labs, Inc…. from introducing adulterated drugs into interstate commerce.”  In other words, Hill Dermaceuticals and it’s principals, who are listed as holders of the patents that, at least in part, cover the Tri-Luma product, can no longer make the drug, unless/until corrective actions are taken to the satisfaction of the FDA.

“Because this company continued to violate current good manufacturing practice regulations and falsify information on submissions to FDA, the agency took this action in an effort to protect consumers,” said Dara Corrigan, the FDA’s Associate Commissioner for Regulatory Affairs.  “The FDA continues to be committed to protecting consumers from potentially unsafe products that may be offered on the market.”

This does not mean that Tri-Luma won’t ever return to the market.  But when Tri-Luma might return to the market is still largely in question, to the disappointment of many dermatologists and patients that found the product a useful tool for treating melasma and other related pigmentary issues.  Even when it was available, Tri-Luma’s use is generally limited to a few weeks at a time.  In fact, the FDA issued a warning on Tri-Luma last year on this subject, requiring clear instructions be included with the product that, “Tri-Luma is indicated for the short term treatment”, and NOT for ongoing maintenance of melasma.  And yet, patients who don’t use anything after their initial Tri-Luma treatment often suffer a “rebounding” effect where their melasma comes back – potentially worse than it was before.

So what can patients do for hyperpigmentation now?  If it is true that every challenge brings with it new opportunities, then this may be an opportunity for those Tri-Luma patients to try something else to address their skin tone concerns.  Since entering the market in 2009, Lumixyl has provided the answer, coming from your doctor but without the need of a prescription and a trip to the pharmacy.

While not a drug, the Lumixyl Topical Brightening System is the obvious alternative for those looking for brighter, clearer, healthier skin and a more even tone.  In fact, one of its strengths is that it does not rely on topical steroids, hydroquinone, or other harsh and irritating drugs to promote healthy skin tone.  Instead, it relies on decapeptide-12, a non-toxic, non-irritating peptide proven to reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation for a more even complexion.  The system also incorporates powerful antioxidants and clinical grade glycolic acid to stimulate cell turnover, aid collagen and fibroblast proliferation, and prevent photodamage from occurring, resulting in improved skin texture and quality.

Four Steps to a Brighter You

The Lumixyl Topical Brightening System is an entirely new approach to naturally brighter, more vibrant skin, representing a new standard in physician-grade skincare.

An innovation in skin brightening technology, the four products that comprise the Lumixyl Topical Brightening System work synergistically to target existing hyperpigmentation and to prevent its recurrence.

Lumixy: The Brighter Future of Skincare

Through the use of botanical antioxidants, the Active-Prep Cleanser contributes to lower levels of oxidative stress in the skin for reduced melanin stimulation, while the Lumixyl peptide – Decapeptide-12 – in the Lumixyl Topical Brightening Creme, works to help regulate overproduction of melanin by inhibiting the tyrosinase enzyme used to create melanin by the melanocytes in your skin.

The GlycoPeel 20 Rapid Exfoliating Lotion uses a clinical grade glycolic acid to help remove the dead layers of the stratum corneum, where hyperpigmented cells can concentrate.  This level of exfoliation also helps healthy skin function by stimulating the skin’s natural turnover process.

The MoistureLock Sunscreen SPF30 is a breakthrough in elegant sun protection. This sunscreen helps to prevent UV-induced melanin overproduction, and protects the skin from photo-damage that leads to prematurely aged skin.

A clinical study published in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, which was conducted with 5 patients who had used Tri-Luma previously without achieving successful clearance of their melasma (skin discoloration), showed that in every case they achieved significant clearance of the melasma after 12 weeks of daily application of the Lumixyl peptide.

If you are looking for a solution for skin discoloration and were frustrated to find that Tri-Luma is not available, Lumixyl may actually be the real solution you are looking for.

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Dr. Fitzgerald said, “We all know nothing makes us look older faster than exhaustion.  So what, if anything, can we do to sort of instantly take off a few years and make her skin look dewy and glowy for an event tonight?”  She then answered saying, “What we are going to use is a SilkPeel [Dermalinfusion]“.

Dr. Stork commented, “That actually looks like it would feel refreshing”.  To which Dr. Fitzgerald replied, “It does feel very refreshing”.

Dr. Fitzgerald continued on with her treatment while the show continued.  Later in the program, Jillian checked back with Dr. Fitzgerald, saying “So, Dr. Fitzgerald, what did you do to Brook?”

“All we did was use microdermabrasion to take the dead dry skin off, and we used the SilkPeel because it has a vacuum and an infusion with liquid…and then that sort of gets the skin ready to accept all the nutrients and hydration that you do with the O₂ Facial, and you can see what a change it has made for her.”

The difference in her patient’s look was impressive to the hosts of the show and the studio audience.

Results like these, using the SilkPeel alone or in combination with other procedures and skincare products, has made SilkPeel one of the most sought-after procedures from leading physicians and medispas across the United States and in many countries around the world.  The liquids Dr. Fitzgerald refers to, also called Pro Infusion solutions, are formulated to provide significant visible results for a variety of skin conditions, including the treatment of dry dull skin, hyperpigmentation (patchy or uneven skin tone), acne, acne scaring, photo-damage, rough texture, and fine-line wrinkles.

With over 1,000 physicians and their staff providing SilkPeel treatments in their offices and spas, you could be getting your facial rejuvenation today.  For more information on where you can get SilkPeel near you, just click here.

About The Doctors TV. “America’s Medical Dream Team, delivering Answers Daily”.  With hosts Dr. Travis Stork, Dr. James Sears, Dr. Lisa Masterson, Dr. Drew Ordon, fitness expert Jillian Michaels, and Dr. Wendy Walsh, “The Doctors” is a popular television show focused on health and wellness, for more information about the program, go to http://www.thedoctorstv.com/ or to find the channel and time of airing in your region go to http://www.thedoctorstv.com/main/local_listings

About SILKPEEL.  SilkPeel is manufactured and marketed by Envy Medical, Inc.  Envy is also the exclusive licensor of skin brightening peptides including Lumixyl, developed at Stanford University. The Lumixyl peptide is now also available in a topical solution for SilkPeel procedures, addressing hyperpigmentation and photo-damage. More information can be found at www.envymedical.com or by calling (888) 848-3633.

For media inquiries or to secure expert testimonial please contact Melissa Kelz, Principal, Melissa Kelz PR at melissakelz@kelzpr.com (312) 543-8300

These and other fillers have been a welcome solution to the fight against wrinkles and sagging that occurs on the face over time.  According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Americans received 1.3 million filler procedures and 2.4 million Botox injections in 2010.   The popularity of these procedures is likely related to the visible difference that they make in the appearance of wrinkles on the face.  They work by adding tissue-like substance to the dermis located underneath the epidermis layer of the skin. Whether the patient has a loose acne scar, a smile crease or a deep wrinkle, the filler is inserted underneath with a tiny needle, which helps to raise the epidermis layer in line with surrounding tissue or as desired by the injecting physician.

Once this is accomplished that deep fold or wrinkle, previously of great concern to the patient (or at least of enough concern to do something about), is diminished.   By the numbers of these procedures performed every year, it appears that the patients are generally satisfied.  According to some physicians however, the other side of that coin is that patients, no longer as focused on those wrinkles, now take greater note of their skin tone and texture.

“Once my wrinkles were gone, I realized how many little age spots or freckles I had on my face, and the rough texture of my skin.”  Said a woman in her forties that we will call Jane.  ”It’s not that the Botox and fillers had any negative impact on my skin, but they didn’t improve my tone and texture either, and those aspects became more of a concern once I had invested so much in an effort to look younger.”

She is not alone in this experience.  Some doctors have told this author that this complaint is common.  The best way to avoid the issue is to treat the skin more comprehensively.   There are a few medical grade products that your physician can provide to help improve your overall facial appearance.   The best of these will focus on promoting healthy skin function, promoting exfoliation and helping the skin regulate it’s own production of melanin (which gives your skin it’s unique color) more evenly.

One physician-dispensed skincare system that does all of these things without using harsh ingredients (it is Hydroquinone-free) or irritating preservatives (it is paraben-free) is the Lumixyl Topical Brightening System.

Lumixyl is based on a class of peptides discovered by Stanford University researchers, and clinically shown to reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation in patients.

The full system is comprised of four products including an anti-oxidant rich cleanser (a non-soap cleansing preparation), the peptide-rich brightening creme (to help reduce new hyperpigmentation from occurring), an exfoliating lotion (to improve skin turnover and promote better peptide penetration), and an SPF sunscreen (daily use of a good sunscreen is a must for long term skin health).

This powerful combination of products was only recently developed and made available to the public in 2010, yet it is already a standard offering for hundreds of dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons across the U.S. and in roughly 30 countries around the world.  In addition to improving skin tone and texture, Lumixyl promotes healthier skin and may help the patient get a longer benefit from their Botox or filler treatments.

While hydroquinone products are still in wide use in the United States, Lumixyl provides a couple of key advantages.  First, it is non-irritating and does not have the side effects of redness, flaking and scaling that commonly occur with hydroquinone products.  Second, because it is completely non-toxic to skin, it can be used for as long as the patient wants the benefits of the product.  In contrast, hydroquinone, while effective in the short-term under a physician’s care, is a prescription bleaching agent (at 4% or greater concentrations) that should not be used long-term, in order to avoid damaging skin.

If you are investing in fuller lips and better skin with the use of toxin and/or filler treatments, ask your physician about a skincare system that can help you get the most out of your investment in you.

More information on the Lumixyl Topical Brightening System and the exciting new Lumixyl SilkPeel procedure can be found HERE at the ENVY Medical website.  To find a Lumixyl physician near you, click HERE.

About Lumixyl.  Lumixyl is manufactured and marketed by Envy Medical, Inc.  Envy Medical develops, markets and sells highly effective non-invasive skin rejuvenation therapies for patients suffering from either dermatologic or aesthetic conditions.  The Company’s lead products include SilkPeel^®, a breakthrough device combining exfoliation with Dermalinfusion™ for deeper tissue delivery of active ingredients and better patient outcomes.  Envy is also the exclusive licensor of skin brightening peptides including Lumixyl, developed at Stanford University.  The Lumixyl peptide is now also available in a topical solution for SilkPeel procedures, addressing hyperpigmentation and photo-damage.  More information can be found at www.envymedical.com or by calling (888) 848-3633.

For media inquiries or to secure expert testimonial please contact Melissa Kelz, Principal, Melissa Kelz PR at melissakelz@kelzpr.com (312) 543-8300

This represents a chance to be the first to try the exciting new REVITALEYES, as it won’t be available anywhere until November (and then only at select medical/esthetic locations), in advance of a full scale launch at the American Academy of Dermatology in March 2012.

More information on the Lumixyl Topical Brightening System and the exciting new Lumixyl SilkPeel procedure can be found HERE at the ENVY Medical website.  To find a Lumixyl physician near you, click HERE.

About Lumixyl.  Lumixyl is manufactured and marketed by Envy Medical, Inc. Envy Medical develops, markets and sells highly effective non-invasive skin rejuvenation therapies for patients suffering from either dermatologic or aesthetic conditions.  The Company’s lead products include SilkPeel^®, a breakthrough device combining exfoliation with Dermalinfusion™ for deeper tissue delivery of active ingredients and better patient outcomes.  Envy is also the exclusive licensor of skin brightening peptides including Lumixyl, developed at Stanford University. The Lumixyl peptide is now also available in a topical solution for SilkPeel procedures, addressing hyperpigmentation and photo-damage. More information can be found at www.envymedical.com or by calling (888) 848-3633.

For media inquiries or to secure expert testimonial please contact Melissa Kelz, Principal, Melissa Kelz PR at melissakelz@kelzpr.com (312) 543-8300.

And yet, as the leading dermatologists increase their personal experience with the procedure, they are expanding the use of the products to take care of other areas of skin concern that have historically been underserved because there have not been good product or procedure choices.

Dr. Maryati Maharon is an aesthetic doctor in Malaysia, and the founder of the Faceworks Aesthetic Clinic.  On her practice blog, she describes some of the ways SilkPeel can be used outside of facial treatments.

Faceworks Clinic in the Prestige area of Kuala Lumpur

“Besides the usual facial regime, we were also shown the technique for eye area and lips.  Lips was really interesting because prior to this, I never thought we could use the SilkPeel on the lips.  This to me is a very exciting new thing, since there are very limited procedures you can use on your lip.”

Having the SilkPeel lip rejuvenation done on her before she would treat any patient – Dr. Maharon was duly impressed.

“The lines of my lips are smoothened, my lips were rehydrated again, and the colour became a lot redder than previously,” writes Dr. Maharon, “It looked really healthy and it didn’t hurt one bit.  It is a good way to return the softness of lips, and actually you can puck out the lip more.  Combined with a lip conditioner, my lips have remained soft till today and I’m just [curious] to see how long the softness effect lasts.”

Beyond the face, she also notes some other areas of training that her colleagues are providing for SilkPeel.

“It is good for the neck to rehydrate, the décolletage area for people who love to [wear] low [neck-lines], to whiten underarms, to smoothen dry elbows and knees, and you can even use it for the bikini and Brazilian areas post waxing to lighten up darker areas and give the area a smoother feel.”

These are areas of common concern for female patients, covering a wide variety of skin types and age ranges, yet they often don’t even realize that there are options with SilkPeel that are now available.  ”I think I will be starting this bikini and Brazilian lightening treatments soon once I get [additional training] for those areas,” said Dr. Maharon.

This underscores the fact that SilkPeel has become a core offering not only in high-end medical/aesthetic practices around the United States and Europe, but also throughout Asia, South Africa and South America.  This does not surprise noted dermatologists who have been using it to treat their patients.

“SilkPeel has truly revolutionized the way I think of doing minimally-invasive procedures for my patients,” said Dr. Vic Narurkar, MD, FAAD, founder of the Bay Area Laser Institute.  Dr. Narurkar is a past president of the American Society Of Cosmetic Dermatology And Aesthetic Surgery.

Patients can get a procedure done in as little as 30 minutes – literally during their lunch break, and since it is a painless procedure that only gives a slight “rosy” glow for a short period of time afterwards, the patient can go right on with normal activities for the day.  Their skin will feel exceptionally clean, soft and smooth after the procedure, but the real benefits will come in the following days.  The solution applied to the skin through what is known as SilkPeel^® Dermalinfusion™ will go to work while the diamond assisted exfoliation wakes the skin’s own regenerative processes.  The combined result is skin that not only looks healthier, but acts healthier as well.

Looking at another example closer to home in the heart of Texas, just north of Houston, Dr. Cathy Hart has a family medical practice where she provides SilkPeel procedures as a leading body rejuvenation treatment.  A quick look at her website reveals that “[t]o make the skin on your body look healthy and renewed, we use the SilkPeel BodyWand system. The SilkPeel BodyWand refreshes the skin of your neck, chest, back, arms, legs, and hands by gently removing dead skin cells and infusing your skin with vitamins, antioxidants, and other therapeutic ingredients. We can also use the SilkPeel system to treat acne on the body.”

Depending on the skin condition being treated, the physician may recommend four to six treatments, spaced about two weeks apart to get the best overall results.  Thereafter, patients tend to return about once every four to six weeks in order to keep their skin at its best.

About SILKPEEL.  SilkPeel is manufactured and marketed by Envy Medical, Inc.  Envy is also the exclusive licensor of skin brightening peptides including Lumixyl, developed at Stanford University.  The Lumixyl peptide is now also available in a topical solution for SilkPeel procedures, addressing hyperpigmentation and photo-damage.  More information, for both patients and physicians interested in providing SilkPeel to their patients, can be found at www.envymedical.com or by calling (888) 848-3633.

For media inquiries or to secure expert testimonial please contact Melissa Kelz, Principal, Melissa Kelz PR at melissakelz@kelzpr.com (312) 543-8300.

Channel 13 Las Vegas’ Morning Blend Host Doa Vu and celebrity beauty consultant Mickey Williams discussed the new Lumixyl Topical Brightening System as a serious product for delivering brighter, healthier skin without using the harsh ingredients, such as hydroquinone, that other products have used in the past to treat hyperpigmentation.

Here is the entire video segment on Lumixyl

Developed by dermatological researchers at Stanford University, Lumixyl’s ground-breaking Decapeptide-12 is the only peptide shown to measurably aid the skin in restraining tyrosinase, the enzyme responsible for initiating the overproduction of melanin, that can cause uneven pigmentation and dark spots.

Studies show that Decapeptide-12 helps inhibit the production of melanin more efficaciously than hydroquinone – reducing melanin synthesis by as much as 40 percent compared to treatments with hydroquinone, which reduced production by only 7 percent in the same study.  These results are one reason why Lumixyl is considered by many to be the first real alternative to hydroquinone.

More information on the Lumixyl Topical Brightening System and the exciting new Lumixyl SilkPeel procedure can be found HERE at the ENVY Medical website.  To find a Lumixyl physician near you, click HERE.

About Lumixyl.  Lumixyl is manufactured and marketed by Envy Medical, Inc.  Envy Medical develops, markets and sells highly effective non-invasive skin rejuvenation therapies for patients suffering from either dermatologic or aesthetic conditions.  The Company’s lead products include SilkPeel^®, a breakthrough device combining exfoliation with Dermalinfusion™ for deeper tissue delivery of active ingredients and better patient outcomes.  Envy is also the exclusive licensor of skin brightening peptides including Lumixyl, developed at Stanford University.  The Lumixyl peptide is now also available in a topical solution for SilkPeel procedures, addressing hyperpigmentation and photo-damage.  More information can be found at www.envymedical.com or by calling (888) 848-3633.

For media inquiries or to secure expert testimonial please contact Melissa Kelz, Principal, Melissa Kelz PR at melissakelz@kelzpr.com (312) 543-8300

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