Friday, April 6, 2007

Welcome to Malana Medical Spa!

ALOHA!

We are happy to announce the launch of our website at www.malanamedicalspa.com,
and also the launch of this brand new blog, where we will be discussing topics related to light based treatments and non-surgical cosmetic procedures, as well as providing useful information for those of you who would like to find out more about laser treatments.

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To get us started, here's a little bit about us:

Stacy Pulera, R.N., B.S.N., Aesthetic Nurse Specialist

Stacy received her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from Pensacola Christian College in 2002. She has previously worked as an ICU nurse and has considerable experience performing cosmetic treatments. Stacy combines her ability to deliver gentle, compassionate care with an extensive knowledge of science and nursing. She has received comprehensive, physician-supervised training in performing laser treatments, Botox injections and dermal fillers.


Mark R. Pulera, M.D., Medical Director

Dr. Pulera graduated from Mount Sinai School of Medicine 1993 and completed his Residency at UCLA School of Medicine in 1997. He is a Board-Certified Neurologist and has been in private practice in the Los Angeles area for over 8 years. Dr. Pulera’s interest in cosmetic medicine has developed from multiple scientific disciplines including mechanisms of cellular death, laser science and dermatology. Dr. Pulera has completed extensive, physician-supervised training in cosmetic laser treatment as well as Botox injections and dermal fillers.


We offer the most effective cosmetic techniques and advanced technologies available today.

All of our treatments are under direct physician supervision and are provided by licensed R.N.s or M.D.s. Malana Medical Spa is a member of the MEDICAL SPA SOCIETY.

Q&A

Question: Does Malana Medical Spa provide any surgical cosmetic treatment?

Answer: No, all of our treatments at Malana Medical Spa are non-surgical. Our treatments include laser treatments, photofacials, fractional ablative skin resurfacing, Botox, dermal fillers, Cosmelan masks and European facials.

Question: Will my treatment cause any down time?

Answer: Most of our treatments such as IPL laser, Botox and Dermal fillers cause no undesirable visible changes in the skin. You can resume normal activities immediately after these procedures and no one will notice anything except your enhanced beauty! Treatments such as the Pixel laser can cause redness or peeling of the skin for several days after the procedure, but can offer the most dramatic results for conditions such as fine lines and wrinkles and poor skin tone and texture.

Question: Will my treatment hurt?

Answer: Some of our cosmetic procedures can cause minor discomfort. However, Malana Medical Spa utilizes several methods of pain control including topical anesthetic, skin cooling and nerve blocks. Our anesthetic treatments can completely eliminate any discomfort you may experience from our procedures.

Question: Are the treatments safe?

Answer: At Malana Medical Spa, your safety is our top priority. All of our staff has had comprehensive, physician-supervised training. We use only the most technologically-advanced equipment and latest techniques. We only perform treatments that we feel are completely safe and effective.

Question: What if I cannot afford my treatment?

Answer: We have financing available for all of our clients. We can custom-design a payment plan to fit your needs.

Question: Does Malana Medical Spa treat men?

Answer: Yes. More and more men are getting cosmetic treatments for conditions such as hair removal, fine lines and wrinkles, and acne-related conditions.