by Dr. Dembny | Sep 26, 2019 | Breast Augmentation
Feeling normal. Feeling confident. Feeling feminine. Enhancing self-esteem…These are just a few of the reasons breast augmentation is the number one cosmetic procedure in the world for women. Since 1963, when the first silicone breast implants were created, women have...
by Dr. Dembny | Sep 16, 2019 | Abdominoplasty / Tummy Tuck
For the past ten years, tummy tuck (also called abdominoplasty) surgery has consistently ranked in the top five most frequently performed cosmetic surgical procedures. Its steady popularity has to do with the fact that a tummy tuck slims the abdominal contour, removes...
by Dr. Dembny | Sep 16, 2019 | Liposuction
Well known in the realm of cosmetic surgery, liposuction is popular, safe, and results in significant improvements in body shape and contour. Liposuction typically ranks as the number one or number two cosmetic surgical procedure year after year. In 2018 there were...
by Dr. Dembny | Sep 10, 2019 | Post-Op
There are several treatment options available for managing and treating scars. Treatment recommendations will depend upon the preference of each physician, the origin of the scar, the location of the scar, the length of the scar, the Fitzpatrick skin type (the amount...
by Dr. Dembny | Jun 28, 2019 | Sunscreens & Sunlight
What Is Critical Wavelength and Why Is It So Important ? The UV absorbance of a sunscreen product can be determined in vitro over the entire UV spectrum (290nm – 400nm) using substrate spectrophotometry. A uniform amount and thickness of sunscreen is...
by Dr. Dembny | Jun 28, 2019 | Sunscreens & Sunlight
Determination of Water Resistance In vivo sunscreen testing involves photo-testing human subjects after applying sunscreen at an internationally agreed thickness of 2 mg/cm2 body surface. In vivo photo-testing is used to determine water resistance. A “water-resistant”...
by Dr. Dembny | Jun 28, 2019 | Sunscreens & Sunlight
SPF RATING SYSTEM AND UVB PROTECTION Sunscreens are developed to provide protection against UV radiation, thereby helping to minimize the occurrence of skin cancers and photoaging. These sunscreen products are rated using the Sun Protection Factor (SPF) system,...
by Dr. Dembny | Jun 28, 2019 | Sunscreens & Sunlight
The Benefits of the Ozone Layer and the Harmful Effects of UV Radiation Ultraviolet (UV) light is electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than that of visible light, but longer than soft x-rays. The “near” UV spectrum (200-400nm) is divided into...
by Dr. Dembny | Jun 28, 2019 | Sunscreens & Sunlight
The skin is the body’s largest organ. It protects us against heat, light, injury, and infection, helps control body temperature, and also makes vitamin D. The skin is comprised of two main layers, shown below: Epidermis: The top layer of the skin, is comprised...
by Dr. Dembny | Jun 27, 2019 | Sunscreens & Sunlight
Interesting facts about sun protection you should know The Sun & UV Radiation Sunlight contains ultraviolet radiation (270nm – 400nm), which is classified into three types based upon the particular wavelength. UV-C (270nm – 290nm) rays are blocked by...
