Result after 29 Days of Treatment with Maxi

Well, this week’s blog is about two new products that we’re excited to learn about and pleased to offer our patients. We have experienced numerous product launches over the years and many have not lived up to initial expectations. We have learned from experience that Allergan, the makers of Botox and Latisse, does not put their name on a product unless they have scientific documentation that the product works. Their latest products, Vivité Defining Lip Plumper and Vivité Daily Firming Lotion have both passed scientific scrutiny and are set to become big sellers for them. We’d like to share with you some information on both products.

• The Lip Plumper improves lip volume and fullness while smoothes the appearance of fine lines. The product gently conditions lips, making them smooth and soft. It contains four categories of ingredients:

Plumping Agent:

• Palmitoyl Oligopeptide (Maxi-Lip ™)
• Centella Asiatica Extract (Gotu Kola)

Antioxidant:

• Tocopherol and Camellia Oleifera (Japanese Green Tea) Leaf Extract

Lip Conditioners:

• Beeswax, Allantoin, Dimethicone, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract and Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile) Flower Extract

Moisturizer (Emollients/Humectants):

• Sorbitan Isostearate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin and Sodium PCA

How does this product work? The mechanism of action includes stimulation of collagen synthesis, stimulation of glycosaminoglycans and maintenance of the newly formed Collagen. This will result in a 30% reduction of furrows (note, not 100% but hey, 30 % isn’t that shabby considering that no surgery or injections are required!). Lip moisture will be increased by as much as 60%! And finally, lip volume will increased by an average of 40%! I think you can see this new product has been so desirable!

The Vivité Daily Firming lotion tones and tightens dimpled “orange peel” skin as no other non surgical procedure before it! It improves skin elasticity and firmness for a smooth, sleek look. It uses an advanced formula which hydrates and moisturizes the skin to keep it soft and smooth. This product likewise contains four classes of ingredients:

Slimming Agents:

• Caffeine
• Isomerized Linoleic Acid (Regu-Shape)

Antioxidant:

• Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract

Skin Texturizers:

• Glycolic Acid & Ammonium Glycolate (pH 3.8)

Moisturizer (Emollients/Humectants):

• Cyclopentasiloxane/Cyclohexasiloxane, Isohexadecane, Dimethicone, Ceresin, Glycerin, Sericin, and Lecithin

This product works by reducing lipid uptake and accumulation into the adipose tissue, by accelerating the cAMP pathway, and by reducing fluid level between cells. This results in a reduction in the size of the lipid droplets, a reduction in the lipid content of the adipose tissue, a reduction of thigh circumference and a smoother appearance of the skin. In an initial study, six women between the ages of 40 and 61 with mild to moderate cellulite or “orange peel” skin on the thigh applied Vivité Daily Firming Lotion twice a day for 8 weeks. Expert Grader evaluations were made at baseline, 4 and 8 weeks post treatment. Amazingly, five of the six subjects demonstrated a reduction in thigh circumference. The average change over the 8 week period was 0.65 inches. Additionally, favorable changes were observed in the appearance of cellulite, skin dimpling and skin elasticity/tightness with no adverse events being observed during the course of testing. In conclusion, Vivité Daily Firming Lotion is effective at reducing thigh circumference by more than half an inch on average as well as improving the overall appearance and condition of the skin.

If you have any specific questions about these products or any cosmetic procedures, your best bet would be to see a qualified plastic surgeon to review your options. Pease feel free to contact our office at 949-888-9700 to set up an appointment with Dr. Bunkis; you may also check out our web site at www.ocps.com to learn more about our practice.