Summer 2010 Newsletter To My Patients: Once again this bias newsletter has been delayed a bit too long, but now I am ready to inform you of a few new things happening in this office and nationally in the plastic surgery field. Our last newsletter was generally well received except for the political comments on healthcare and the communist bastard insurance companies. Had a few calls and emails on these topics. If you hate these newsletters or me, let us know and we will drop you from the list. However, any comments you have on my prejudice meanderings are welcome. I. Thermage: As mentioned in the last letter, Thermage, a unique high radiofrequency technology that heats up deep layers in the skin, stimulating collagen and resulting in smoother, tighter and firmer skin in most patients, but not all patients, has recently improved. The technology and our Thermage machine has been upgraded, and we are actually excited about the improved results. Aesthetic facial rejuvenatio