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Zeno™ Clearly Outsmarts Pimples™ Olympic Surgical Associates is excited to announce the arrival of a new product to treat pimples. This product is called Zeno. It is an FDA-reviewed, controlled clinical trial, 90% of blemishes treated with Zeno disappeared or faded within 24 hours. What is Zeno? Zeno is a handheld, portable electronic medical device that is clinically proven to make pimples disappear fast. In fact, for treating acne pimples, it’s the most scientifically advanced and effective device available without a prescription. What does it do? Zeno applies a precisely controlled heat dose directly to the pimple through a metal pad. One treatment lasts 2 ½ minutes. Two to three treatments spread over 24 hours clear up most pimples quickly. It’s that simple. How does it work? Pimples occur when excess skin oil and flaking skin plug the opening of a hair follicle and create the ideal environment for acne bacteria to grow. Precisely controlled heat applied for a specific period of time causes the bacteria to self-destruct. When the bacteria die, the pimple goes away. How many treatments does it take? Two to three 2 ½ minute treatments spread over 24 hours are sufficient for most pimples. Often, only one treatment is needed. Who should use Zeno? Zeno is for people with mild to moderate acne. If in doubt, ask your practitioner. When should Zeno be used? Use Zeno at the first sign of a pimple. It works best when used on a pimple in the early stages of development. Also, the sooner pimples are cleared up, the less chance they have to leave scars. How does Zeno compare with topical or oral treatments? Zeno can clear up a pimple in just hours. Most other medications can take days or even weeks to work. What’s more, other than a light, temporary skin redness, Zeno has none of the side effects described by most topical or oral medications. Is Zeno safe and painless? Patients included in our clinical trials experienced little reaction to the low-level heat. Other than some temporary skin redness following a treatment cycle, no other adverse side effects were reported. Is Zeno all I need for acne? Zeno does not replace good skin hygiene. It is designed to treat mild to moderate acne. Your provider may recommend other therapies, depending on the severity of your acne. Follow your provider’s advice and use Zeno for the occasional pimple. How do I learn more about Zeno? Ask your health care provider whether Zeno is right for you or visit our web site at www.myzeno.com   Grand Opening! Come see us at our new Gig Harbor Location. We are located off the Olympic Drive exit off of Highway 16, directly behind Fred Meyer. 2727 Hollycroft Street, West Building Suite 470 Gig Harbor, Wa. 98335 Mapquest Location: Click here Phone: (253) 858-2408 Hours of Operation Tuesday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.   Treatments Available: - Painless Hair Removal - Rosacea Treatments - Intense Pulse Light Therapy Treatment - Blue Light Therapy - Acne Therapy - Levulan® Kerastick - Botox® Cosmetic - Restylane     Announcing Our New Aesthera Photopneumatic Therapy (PPx™) laser! Photopneumatic™ Therapy (PPx™) is the most advanced and first no pain therapy for permanent hair reduction as well as the treatment of sun damaged and aging skin, generalized redness and broken capillaries, brown spots, as well as unsightly veins. The sophisticated no pain alternative requires no pre-treatment with anesthetics or numbing gels. Unwanted hair, pigment and veins are treated with the most effective, safe and comfortable therapy available. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Why is PPx better than alternative treatments for hair removal, sun damaged and aging skin and leg veins? • PPx offers superior results with the most advanced treatment technology • Treatments are faster especially on large areas such as the back, arms and legs • Treatments are gentle and painless • PPx does not require pre-treatments with anesthetics and numbing creams • Treatments are more hygienic with no risk of infection WHAT HAPPENS DURING A TREATMENT? For hair removal treatments, surface hair is first shaved off so as to not interfere with the treatment. Your skin is then moistened with a fine water spray. You may be asked to put on protective glasses to shield your eyes from the emitted light. The treatment tip is placed over the area to be treated. You will feel a gentle and warm sensation as your skin is drawn into the treatment tip. A very gentle light energy will be applied to the treatment area, immediately after which you will feel your skin being gently released back into normal position. WHAT HAPPENS AFTER A TREATMENT? If you have very delicate or sensitive skin, your skin may look a little red. You may feel warmth that might last from a few minutes to 48 hours. If you are being treated for hair removal, you will observe hairs loosening and gradually falling out over the next few weeks, leaving your skin looking fresh and feeling smooth. If you are being treated for unwanted pigment, you will observe pigments lightening over the next few weeks until the desired effect is reached at the completion of all your treatment sessions. DO I NEED TO TAKE TIME OFF FROM WORK TO RECUPERATE? Treatments are relaxing and do not include side effects such as crusting or other common post treatment discomforts. With PPx therapy, you can go right back to your normal activities immediately post treatment. WILL I NEED ANESTHESIA? No, PPx therapy is a no pain treatment and no anesthesia or numbing creams are necessary. HOW MANY TREATMENTS WILL I NEED? The number of treatments varies with the condition being treated. Typically, hair removal may require between 3-7 treatments while treatments for aging and sun damaged skin may require 5 treatments. The number of treatments also varies from person to person and for different body parts. The PPx Technique Step 1 The treatment tip is placed on the area to be treated. Step 2 The area to be treated is gently drawn into the treatment tip, bringing the unwanted hair, red and brown pigment or unsightly veins closer to the skin’s surface. Step 3 Light energy is gently applied to the area being treated. Step 4 Unwanted hair, red and brown pigment or unsightly veins are quickly and painlessly destroyed, leaving the skin with a fresh and clean youthful look. For more information go to www.aesthera.com