Friday, August 11, 2017

Cosmetic Solutions - Laser Liposuction


Facial Plastic Surgeon Michele Zormeier, MD, delivers a high standard of cosmetic and wellness care at the Zormeier Cosmetic Surgery and Longevity Center. Among the procedures performed by Michele Zormeier, MD, is laser liposuction, which quickly helps patients enhance their appearance.

For people who want to streamline their body shapes, laser liposuction is an effective minimally invasive solution that removes cellulite, love handles, back and belly fat, and more. The procedure relies on lasers, which are concentrated beams of light energy.

In the procedure, doctors use lasers to melt fat beneath the skin. The fat is then suctioned out with thin tubes that penetrate the skin via small incisions.

A study that examined more than 2,000 patients who underwent laser liposuction suggests that the procedure resulted in skin tightening of 20 to 80 percent. This means that laser liposuction may be less likely to give rise to unsightly sagging of skin that sometimes follows traditional liposuction surgery.

In most cases, recovery time after laser liposuction is short, with patients returning to their daily activities within roughly 48 hours and returning to their exercise regimens within roughly two weeks.

Thursday, July 27, 2017

Forms of Laser Resurfacing


Michele Zormeier, MD, has over two decades of experience in the field of cosmetic surgery. Dr. Michele Zormeier owns and operates the Zormeier Cosmetic Surgery & Longevity Center, where she provides a range of treatments that include ActiveFX and DeepFX laser aesthetics.

ActiveFX and DeepFX are both laser resurfacing treatments. Laser resurfacing is a surgical technique that involves the use of concentrated high-energy beams of light to smooth out lines, wrinkles, and scars; remove brown spots and other irregularities associated with aging; and tighten the skin. 

Laser resurfacing, also known as laser vaporization, lasabrasion or laser peel, can be done using a carbon dioxide (CO2) or erbium laser. CO2 laser resurfacing utilizes either a continuous light beam or short pulses of light to remove skin layers. Since layers of skin are removed one after another during CO2 resurfacing, it is referred to as a fractionated method. Alternatively, erbium laser resurfacing has fewer side effects and a shorter recovery time. Your Board Certified plastic surgeon can discuss the treatment option best for you.

Tuesday, July 11, 2017

AAOHNS Releases First-Ever Rhinoplasty Clinical Guidelines


A medical school graduate of Wayne State University, Michele Zormeier, MD, has served as the physician-owner of the Zormeier Cosmetic Surgery & Longevity Center for more than seven years. Committed to the advancement of her profession, as well as staying up to date about advances in head and neck surgical procedures, Michele Zormeier, MD, is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (AAOHNS).

In an effort to address the minute amount of guidelines and related reference material for surgeons performing rhinoplasty, the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery recently rolled out a new practice guideline, “Improving Nasal Form and Function after Rhinoplasty,” in a recent issue of its peer-reviewed journal, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.

This marks the first time that the organization has issued evidence-based recommendations for rhinoplasty procedures with the express purpose of providing guidance to surgeons and other key medical stakeholders with a baseline roadmap of how to care for patients, both preoperatively and postoperatively. In her comments, guideline chair Lisa E. Ishii, MD, MHS, said the new framework is critical to constructing a uniform basis of care for rhinoplasty patients.

Thursday, June 15, 2017

Three Tips for Better Homemade Pizza Crust


Michele Zormeier, MD, is a physician and the owner of Zormeier Cosmetic Surgery & Longevity Center, with locations in Healdsburg, California, and Danville, Illinois, as well as Shelbyville and Noblesville in Indiana. When away from her practice, Dr. Michele Zormeier says pizza is one of her favorite foods. 

As the platform on which your pizza sits, all good pizza starts with a stellar crust. If your homemade pizza is not up to your standards, consider these three tips to improve it and get your pizza off to a good start.

1. Hands-On - Chef and Italian cuisine lover Mario Batali suggests kneading your pizza dough by hand. Batali claims this bit of extra attention will improve your crust’s texture, making it more firm and cohesive. 

2. Partial Cooking - Before you begin adding toppings to your crust, consider partially cooking it to help it better hold your toppings and remain firm, while providing just the right balance between chewiness and crispiness. Heat your crust with oil in a large pan using medium-high heat until the crust begins to turn a light golden-brown color and starts bubbling. 

3. Precise Measurements - While eyeballing your flour may be okay, it can also lead to an “okay” crust. Use a food scale to precisely measure your crust’s flour by weight to eliminate any guesswork and potential variation in quality from pizza to pizza. A measuring cup will not provide as accurate a result. Since flour is easily compressed, how much actually fills your measuring cup can vary, making the scale your best option for accuracy.

Thursday, April 27, 2017

Wayne State University School of Medicine - Pharmacology Department




Before beginning her career in the medical field, Michele Zormeier, MD, attended Wayne State College School of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professionals in Detroit, Michigan, where she earned a bachelor of science in pharmacy studies in 1989. Michele Zormeier, MD, also earned a doctorate degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1994.

The Wayne State University School of Medicine features several medical specialty departments, including the department of pharmacology. The study of pharmacology includes training in cancer therapeutics, cellular pharmacology, and neuropharmacology, as well as molecular and environmental toxicology (MET).

The study of cancer therapeutics and cellular pharmacology includes following the development of cancerous cell models along with membrane trafficking and signal transduction. Neuropharmacology is the study of how neurons function, and how disorders develop within the neurons. Molecular and environmental toxicology involves the process of how environmentally-linked diseases develop and progress in the system, and how environmental pathogens interact.

Thursday, April 13, 2017

AMA Reports Most Doctors Satisfied with Career Choice




Wayne State University graduate Michele Zormeier, MD, serves as physician and owner of Zormeier Cosmetic Surgery & Longevity Center, with offices in Indiana, Illinois, and California. In conjunction with her cosmetic surgery practice, Michele Zormeier, MD, maintains membership with the American Medical Association.

According to a recent survey conducted by the American Medical Association (AMA), an overwhelming majority of physicians report that they are satisfied with the choice they made to become doctors. The AMA polled 1,200 doctors, residents, and medical school students to assess their opinion of their career choice and whether or not they were happy with the decision.

The survey reports that 90 percent of those polled report satisfaction with their choice to become a physician. Additionally, 75 percent reported the opportunity to help others as the top reason they decided to get into the field. A majority of responders (73 percent) also report that they had settled on being a doctor before they turned 20 years old.

Monday, March 13, 2017

Is a Zormeier Cosmetic Surgery Photo Rejuvenation Peel Right for You?





A graduate of Wayne State University, Michele Zormeier, MD, provides cosmetic procedures to patients through Zormeier Cosmetic Surgery & Longevity Center. Dr. Michele Zormeier connects patients to a number of different procedures, such as the photo rejuvenation peel.

Exclusive to Zormeier Cosmetic Surgery & Longevity Center, photo rejuvenation peels are ideal for addressing baggy eyelids, visible blood vessels, scars, brown spots, and sagging skin. The treatment is non-invasive and involves no downtime. Patients report that the procedure involves only a gentle snapping sensation on the surface of the skin. The quick procedure involves breaking up pigment with a laser that also stimulates the production of new collagen and reduces the appearance of surface blood vessels.

Photo rejuvenation peel treatments can be used safely with very little risk on the face, neck, arms, hands, and chest. Other areas of the body with blotchy skin may also be treated with the technique. The procedure is customized according to the exact needs of the patient, as well as his or her skin type. More information about the procedure is available online at zormeiercosmeticsurgery.com.