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LinkedIn: Written by Liz Ernst for Global Stem Cells Group • 14th July 2016

Stem Cell-stimulating Fillings Help Regenerate Teeth Damaged by Decay, Disease

Researchers from Harvard University and the University of Nottingham have developed a new filling that stimulates stem cells in dental pulp to regenerate and even regrow teeth damaged by disease and decay. According to Newsweek Magazine, the discovery earned a prize from the Royal Society of Chemistry after judges described it as a “new paradigm for dental treatments.” The treatment is believed to potentially eliminate the need for root canals.

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Written by Liz Ernst for Ethos Spa and Laser Center • 15th March 2015

Nd: Yag Laser Hair Removal for Dark-skinned Men and Women

Unwanted facial and body hair is a common problem among men and women with darker skin, but not all hair removal treatments work well on dark skin. If you're considering laser hair removal, it’s important that you find a practitioner who is trained, experienced and knowledgeable in the latest laser hair removal technology to get the best results and avoid potential side effects like hyperpigmentation, burns, or even increased hair growth.

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Written by Liz Ernst for Ethos Spa and Laser Center • 15th March 2015

Sun Spots, Age Spots, Liver Spots: Treating Hyperpigmentation May be Easier (and More Effective) Than you Think

Hyperpigmentation is a common, relatively harmless condition indicative of either an abnormally high concentration of melanocytes (specialized skin cells that produce the protective skin-darkening pigment melanin,) or hyperactive melanocytes.

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Written by Liz Ernst for Ethos Spa and Laser Center • 4th March 2015

Juvederm Voluma Treatments Replenish Volume Lost in the Aging Process

Juvederm Voluma, the first and only FDA-approved filler in the U.S. designed to replenish lost volume in the cheek area that occurs in the aging process.

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Written by Liz Ernst for Ethos Spal and Laser Center • 16th February 2015

10 Reasons to Let CoolSculpting Reduce Your Stubborn Fat

CoolSculpting by Zeltiq is gaining plenty of attention as the body-contouring procedure du jour. CoolSculpting is a non-invasive, less expensive alternative to liposuction that is almost painless and provides phenomenal results. ###

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Written by Liz Ernst for Ethos Spa and Laser Center • 10th February 2015

Dermal fillers: How they work, how long they last, and which filler is best for your desired aesthetic outcome.

Chances are you already have a basic understanding of what dermal fillers are and what they do. Even still, like most people exploring the options, you probably have questions about how fillers work, which aging concerns can be addressed with dermal fillers, the difference between synthetic and natural fillers, whether there is a “best” dermal filler, and what risks dermal fillers pose.