Dr. Todd Schlifstein On Integrating Medical Spa Treatments Into A Wellness Center

Dr. Todd Schlifstein brings 4 years of management experience with his passions for sports medicine and cosmetic medicine.

We had a chance to talk with Dr. Schlifstein on combining his interests to develop a wellness center and medical spa in the heart of NYC.

Name: Todd R. Schlifstein, D.O.
Location: New York, NY
Website: fountainmedicalgroup.com

That's interesting: Dr. Schlifstein is a Patient's Choice Award Recipient from 2009-2011. He is a speaker and consultant for more than 12 pharmaceutical companies. Dr. Schlifstein has many published research studies on sports medicine and pain management in the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine.

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Dr. Pramit S. Malhotra: The Malhotra Center For Plastic Surgery In Michigan

Pramit S. Malhotra MD is double board certified as a plastic surgeon and otolaryngologist with clinics in Ann Arbor and Jackson Michigan.

Dr. Malhotra was named a top plastic surgeon by the Consumer Research Council of America in 2009. We wanted to find out how this busy plastic surgeon manages two practices and what he thinks about the state of cosmetic medicine.

Name: Pramit S. Malhotra MD, MS
Location: Ann Arbor and Jackson, MI
Website: annarborplasticsurgery.com

That's interesting: Dr. Malhotra is an author of over a dozen publications for professional medical journals on topics including Botox, rhinoplasty, and head and neck cancers.

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Learning from Sciton

I'm not sure how long Sciton's been in the forums or if they just found the Sciton Anyone forum thread but it's nice to see that at least one of the IPL & Laser companies is willing to respond to a forum discusson.

Palomar, Cutera, Lumenis and everyone else would be welcome.

Sciton BBL treatment parameters for pigment & redness.

Not to be left out of the IPL section, the Sciton BBL IPL treatment parameters for pigment and redness.

I have a Q regared the 515 filter and lentigines. With the 10ms pulse widths I have seen moderate rxns at 11-12J with 25 cooling in type 2s ( moderate erythema with accentuation and darkening of lentigines). When I moved to 20ms 9-10J with 18 cooling in type 3 and 4s I saw no immediate response (eythema or darkening). I spoke with a patient today who stated minimal darkening 24hr out. These are the recommended settings but they do not appear to have the punch. Has anyone tried lowering pulse widths to 15ms or even 10ms with cooling let's say 15 to protect surrounding skin?? I have lot's of type 3-4s with lentigines. Your suggestions appreciated...

Live Physician Chat: Sciton BBL (Cosmetic IPLs & Lasers)
Tuesday February 24, 2009 9 - 10 PM EST

Sciton BBL IPL Live Chat Scheduled

Next live physician chat has been scheduled for Tuesday, February 24th at 9PM EST. IPLs including the Sciton BBL will be discussed. All interested parties are welcome.

Transcripts of past medical spa physician chats: medical spa marketing & advertising, Thermage, Fraxel, Fractional C02Laser, & Fraxel Technology & Protocols.

Next live physician chat:

Sciton BBL (Cosmetic IPLs & Lasers)
Tuesday February 24, 2009   9 - 10 PM EST

All IPL users are welcome. Intense Pulse Light (IPL)Chat Tuesday February 24, 2009 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Eastern Sciton BBL and others. All Welcome.