Spa Vitoria Blog

Knowing the Difference.

voxcreative — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 18:35:42 +0000

Comparatively, when you look at the two names side by side, The American Board of Cosmetic Surgery and The American Board of Plastic Surgery look very similar, almost like they could be two names for the same institution. This is a common misconception to those outside of the trade. In fact, cosmetic surgeons are not required by law to be board certified in plastic surgery, but you should make sure that yours is and here is why:
Only the American Board of Plastic Surgery is recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties and requires an intense certification process that prepares your surgeon for complications, though the chances of them happening are slim. It’s an extra measure of protection and preparation that makes surgery safer, and your doctor more knowledgeable.
Considering the benefits of this additional training, it is shocking the amount of local doctors who practice cosmetic surgery and are not board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
When choosing to have a procedure done, the trust you put in your doctor is of utmost importance. Dr. Saltz is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS). His knowledge means your safety, which means everything.

Project Beauty is Beauty Online

voxcreative — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:45:05 +0000

Spa Vitoria is a place to be pampered, relax, and take a deep breath away from the rest of the world. As we all know, the more you know about the beauty the easier it is. For the times when you can’t be at Spa Vitoria, we reccomend our favorite website, http://www.projectbeauty.com, and not just because our own Dr. Saltz is one of the founders. Get lost clicking through links that touch on fashion, personal style, aesthetic and reconstructive surgery, makeup, healthy living, and the latest news about all of the above. To enter and win some of the products featured on the site, log onto Facebook and “like” Project Beauty HERE, by signing up for the 30 Days of Beauty giveaway. They always say that knowledge is power, and it is, but here at Spa Vitoria we believe that knowledge is beauty.

The Aesthetic Society’s President, Renato Saltz, MD is quoted.

corinne — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:17:22 +0000

Visit the link below:

http://detnews.com/article/20091008/LIFESTYLE/910080309

Botox for Migranes?

corinne — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:41:21 +0000

At first, doctors thought muscle spasms were being quelled by Botox, making the headaches less painful, said Alexander Mauskop, a neurologist at the New York Headache Center in Manhattan. Now, researchers say the drug may stop pain messages from reaching the brain, preventing a cycle of escalating communication that culminates in a migraine, according to Mauskop, who participated in the trials and said he has received speaker’s fees from Allergan.
The drugmaker began researching Botox for migraines after doctors such as Richard Glogau, a dermatologist at the University of California San Francisco, linked the drug to migraine relief in case studies. Glogau in November 2000 reported at the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery meeting that patients given Botox to remove frown lines also reported having fewer migraines.
Current treatments for migraines include painkillers and the generic drug ergotamine, which lessens the severity of headaches already under way. The best-selling treatment, with $1.3 billion in 2008 sales, is Imitrex, made by London-based GlaxoSmithKline Plc. That drug, available as a generic since last year, is used to prevent an attack when patients feel it is imminent.

No drugs have been approved for so-called chronic migraine, when patients have headaches on 15 or more days a month. Unapproved generic drugs used for this purpose include beta blockers and Topamax, made by New Brunswick, New Jersey-based Johnson & Johnson. Not all patients respond to them, Bye, the Jeffries analyst, said.
The Allergan studies test Botox in patients with chronic migraines, said Morris Levin, the director of the Dartmouth Headache Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire. To prevent headaches, Botox is injected into areas where migraine sufferers feel the most pain every three months, he said.
If the findings to be presented at the International Headache Congress in Philadelphia are positive, the FDA may move quickly to approval since the drug would answer an unmet need, Biegelsen of Wells Fargo said.

Invitation…..

corinne — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:15:44 +0000

- Dr. Saltz has been invited to be the keynote speaker during the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery annual meeting in November. They specifically asked him to speak about how American Plastic Surgeons are dealing with poorly trained physician’s providing unethical and unsafe plastic surgery procedures in the United States and the importance of patient’s selecting a board certified plastic surgeon to achieve satisfactory and safe results.

Impressive Collaboration!

corinne — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:46:37 +0000

In July Nordstrom held their yearly sale event over the July 24th weekend! We were lucky enough to be invited to such a wonderful event and be a part of an amazing team. Though only for a few days we spent quality time with Nordstrom staff equally dedicated to the importance of YOU!

Patty, Jill & Rebecca - ready for action!

Another chance to get out and educate the public on the importance of understanding your options. What Nordstroms has to offer is the perfect “compliment” to what we at Saltz Plastic Surgery & Spa Vitoria provide.

: Jill- providing a skin consultation

We look forward to many more events together with Nordstroms. They have truly become the “cherry on top” to our services. From start to finish, head to toe it’s all about helping you look and feel your best.

Amber and Tara

Save the Date……

corinne — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:22:44 +0000

Image Reborn’s 10th Annual Fundraising Gala

“LA VIE EN ROSE”

Saturday, September 26, 2009

Stein Eriksen Lodge, Deer Valley, UT

This Gala is held every year to help raise money for the foundation and the many things they do throughout the year for women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. To learn more about this cause please visit www.imagerebornfoundation.org

Image Reborn Board of Directors

Skin Medica Event Day

corinne — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:54:17 +0000

Jessica, Skin Medica Representative

To help our clients become more familiar with our products and services we try to set up ”Event Days”. We love having the chance to devote a complete day to one of our favorite procedures and product, both are offered at a discount.

Jill & Torri ~ Master Estheticians

There are give aways and one on one skin consultations. Of course there are some delicious treats too!

On this particular day we were working with Skin Medica, which also gave us a chance to introduce and mingle with our new Representative Jessica. We are excited to be working with her!

Our Master Estheticians Torri & Jill treated our patients with chemical peels, one of our popular spa procedures.

Keep a look out on our website and blog for our next event date and information!

President of ASAPS

corinne — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:38:09 +0000

Renato Saltz, MD is the new President of the American Society for Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). This is the leading National organization of board-certified plastic surgeons specializing in cosmetic surgery of the face & body.

Dr. Renato Saltz

“The Aesthetic Society is at the forefront of change within the field of cosmetic plastic surgery,” says Dr. Saltz. “Our primary mission is to enhance patient care through providing continuing medical education to qualified aesthetic plastic surgeons. We also have a responsibility to educate the public about the safety and benefits of Aesthetic surgery and Cosmetic Medicine, and to try and help people make better-informed choices.”

The election of new officers was held on May 5th, during the ASAPS 2009 Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, NV which was attended by plastic Surgeons from around the world.