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		<title>I am a lifetime car mechanic and have had my share of burns and scrapes, leaving my arms especially damaged.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Question: I am a lifetime car mechanic and have had my share of burns and scrapes, leaving my arms especially damaged.  Would laser skin resurfacing be a good option for treating such a large area of the body?
Answer: No, laser skin resurfacing really cannot be performed on the body the same way that it can [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.quintessamedicalspa.com/blog/06-30-2010/i-am-a-lifetime-car-mechanic-and-have-had-my-share.html</link>
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		<title>I have recently started using Latisse to thicken my lashes.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Question: I have recently started using Latisse to thicken my lashes.  About a week after use, my eyes have become extremely dry and irritated.  Is this irritation normal to experience when using Latisse?
Answer: No, I would not expect your eyes to become dry and irritated from the proper use of Latisse.  I would recommend that [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.quintessamedicalspa.com/blog/06-29-2010/i-have-recently-started-using-latisse.html</link>
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		<title>My son is turning 21 next month and has had an awful time with severe acne that has left him with a scarred face.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Question: My son is turning 21 next month and has had an awful time with severe acne that has left him with a scarred face.  As a birthday present/college graduation present, I want to help him rejuvenate his face and start his career with some confidence.  What is the best approach to cleaning up skin [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.quintessamedicalspa.com/blog/06-28-2010/my-son-is-turning-21-next-month-and-has-had.html</link>
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		<title>I had Juvederm injections in my lips about five months ago and, until now, have been very pleased with the results.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Question: I had Juvederm injections in my lips about five months ago and, until now, have been very pleased with the results.  I feel like the plumpness is starting to diminish.  How long should Juvederm injections prolong lip augmentation?
Answer: I think you are in a typical time range for lip augmentation in that I usually [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.quintessamedicalspa.com/blog/06-27-2010/i-had-juvederm-injections-in-my-lips.html</link>
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		<title>Because Botox and injectables like Juvederm or Radiesse work differently</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Question: Because Botox and injectables like Juvederm or Radiesse work differently, I wonder about the differences and effectiveness.  What differences in outcome should I expect between these two injections?
Answer: Well, you are right that they work differently as Botox is a neuromodulator, which prevents the muscle from contracting, and fillers are simply volumizing areas in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.quintessamedicalspa.com/blog/06-26-2010/because-botox-and-injectables-like-juvederm.html</link>
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		<title>I read on the Latisse website that it was originally developed as an eyedrop to treat ocular hypertension.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Question: I read on the Latisse website that it was originally developed as an eyedrop to treat ocular hypertension.  If I use Latisse for cosmetic purposes, will it affect my vision?
Answer: When we use Latisse for cosmetic purposes to grow the eyelashes and thicken the eyelashes, one-tenth of one percent of an eyedrop actually ends [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.quintessamedicalspa.com/blog/06-25-2010/i-read-on-the-latisse-website-that-it-was-originally.html</link>
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		<title>I bruise very easily, and I am worried about the marks that the needles will leave when I have my Juvederm injections.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Question: I bruise very easily, and I am worried about the marks that the needles will leave when I have my Juvederm injections.  How large are the needles that are used for injections like Juvederm?
Answer: Hyaluronic acid fillers such as Juvederm and Restylane are usually injected with needles varying in size from a 30-gauge up [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.quintessamedicalspa.com/blog/06-24-2010/i-bruise-very-easily-and-i-am-worried.html</link>
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		<title>I currently use Lumigan for intraocular pressure.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Question: I currently use Lumigan for intraocular pressure.  Is it safe for me to use Latisse for cosmetic purposes or will it be a duplicate therapy?
Answer: This would be essentially a duplicate therapy, and I would discuss this with your eye care specialist before using Latisse specifically on the eyelashes and your Lumigan for intraocular [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.quintessamedicalspa.com/blog/06-23-2010/i-currently-use-lumigan-for-intraocular-pressure.html</link>
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		<title>I have seen the commercials for Latisse and would love to try it to lengthen and thicken my lashes</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Question:  I have seen the commercials for Latisse and would love to try it to lengthen and thicken my lashes but the risks they outline are somewhat disturbing.  What percentage of patients experiences the darkening of the iris, which is mentioned as a possible side effect?
Answer: Well, it is interesting that the darkening of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.quintessamedicalspa.com/blog/06-22-2010/i-have-seen-the-commercials-for-latisse.html</link>
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		<title>Since I have had bad experiences with surgery in the past, I am very interested in the nonsurgical alternative to a facelift.  Do they really work as well?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Question:  Since I have had bad experiences with surgery in the past, I am very interested in the nonsurgical alternative to a facelift.  Do they really work as well?  
Answer:  I will be very honest with you, I do not feel that nonsurgical alternatives work nearly as well as an actual facelift but, considering that [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.quintessamedicalspa.com/blog/06-21-2010/since-i-have-had-bad-experiences-with-surgery-in-the-past-i-am-very-interested-in-the-nonsurgical-alternative-to-a-facelift-do-they-really-work-as-well.html</link>
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