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Stem Cell Uses and Controversies

Stem Cell Uses and Controversies There are not a lot of other topics in the world of aesthetic and cosmetic medicine that generate the same level of controversy that stem cells can. And while some of this is fading as the sourcing of stem cells becomes less difficult and more alternatives have become available, there […]

Fat Grafting and Beauty

Fat Grafting and Beauty It is the middle of 2019 and this is far from a novel trend, but fat grafting is now one of the most important procedures that we in the industry have at our disposal. At TSLMS part of our job is to provide educational opportunities to our membership – and while […]

Silicone Gel and Skin Cancer

Silicone Gel and Skin Cancer Skin cancer is one of the most awful diagnoses that we can hand to one of our patients. Increasingly common and growing more prevalent across every population, the disease sickens and kills a lot of people around the world. And TSLMS members see many of these in our offices, clinics […]

The Use Of Pearls For The Face and Neck

The Use Of Pearls For The Face and Neck To the average person, the word pearl tends to conjure up images of a lustrous gem that comes from an oyster, turned into remarkable jewelry. To us in the field, we might rather think of pearls as an ingredient or base of a cosmetic designed to […]

Uses of Estrogen in Treating the Skin

Uses of Estrogen in Treating the Skin The population of women in the United States, and much our our collective client base, is aging. In 2018 the US Census Bureau reported that: Lower fertility and increased longevity have led to the rapid growth of the older population across the world and in the United States. […]

Overcoming Nature through Energy Therapies

Overcoming Nature through Energy Therapies We know, we know! The title screams new age – maybe hippy dippy – certainly more California than Tennessee. However, to assume that this post has no relevance to the real practitioners among us and to the membership of the TSLMS as a whole, is short sighted. Afterall, while the […]

Coaching Your Weight Loss Clients on Keeping It Off

Coaching Your Weight Loss Clients on Keeping It Off It is a really common phenomena. Someone loses a ton of weight. They are all excited about their weight loss and then the reality hits them. As much as it is wonderful to accomplish losing all of that fat there is a down side that surprises […]

Combining Functionality and Beauty

Combining Functionality and Beauty There was a fascinating story on National Public Radio (NPR) on May 8 about social media/selfie body dimorphism and the impact of snapchat and Instagram filters on the beauty image of people in their 20s and 30s. Several doctors were interviewed about the changes they see in the market due this […]

Lower Lid Procedures

Lower Lid Procedures When the lower eyes bag and sag then there are a few things that we, as practitioners, can do to help the problem. Like many other options, these alternatives fall largely into two categories. The first, and most effective, is surgical. The second is less invasive. The TSLMS is dedicated to providing […]

The Most Interesting Uses for Dermal Fillers

The Most Interesting Uses for Dermal Fillers Dermal fillers are a fantastic alternative to surgery for those looking to enhance their features. Sometimes confused by consumers with botulinum toxin, it could not be more different (other than being injected). Most TSLMS members are highly aware of the value that these injectables have brought to our […]