Board Certified San Diego Dermatologist Sabrina G. Fabi, MD, Gives Ultherapy

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) June 11, 2013

Highly esteemed San Diego dermatologist Sabrina G. Fabi, MD, recently presented a workshop on Ultherapy to physicians in Bangkok, Singapore and Seoul. The workshop is part of an Asian tour in which Dr. Fabi demonstrated Ultherapy and lectured on its indications and benefits.

Ulthera's micro-focused ultrasound technology is truly state-of-the-art. Having had the opportunity to use and research it extensively, I am so glad to be able to share my technique and protocols with physicians around the world to optimize patient results and safety, said Dr. Fabi.

Skin-tightening Ulthera is a tissue lifting treatment in which ultrasound waves are delivered not just to the skin, but deep into the underlying tissues that are commonly targeted during surgery. The sound waves gently heat the tissue, resulting in the tightening of loose skin and a lifting effect. Ultherapy also encourages the creation of new collagen, which gives the skin a more youthful appearance.

Up until now, no technology has had the indication for a 'lift' and we had to rely on surgery to provide such results. I love that I can offer my patients a non-surgical alternative, that is not invasive and has no-downtime, said Dr. Fabi, renowned dermatologist in San Diego.

At GBFG&F Cosmetic Laser Dermatology center in San Diego, Dr. Fabi serves as the associate research director of the research department and has conducted several studies on Ultherapy over the last few years. By not only researching, but actively using Ultherapy in her practice, Dr. Fabi has been able to provide San Diego patients with aesthetically pleasing and natural results, without looking over done.

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Agoda.com gets Ready for Songkran with Hotel Specials in Bangkok and Chiang Mai

Singapore (PRWEB) March 20, 2013

Agoda.com, Asias leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), is offering fantastic hotel deals in Bangkok and Chiang Mai to celebrate Songkran, the Thai New Year.

The celebration is the biggest holiday of the year in Thailand Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve all rolled into one. This year the official celebration days are April 13-15, with a few days tagged on to either end to compensate for the holiday falling on a weekend. It also might be a bit longer or shorter, depending on location for instance, celebrations in Chiang Mai often go for a full week. Songkran is truly one of those events on a scale that has to be seen to be believed, and its hard to imagine that it came from such humble beginnings.

Observed in one form or another for hundreds of years in several Asian countries, it originally celebrated the end of the dry season. In Thailand, it marked the start of a new lunar calendar and was a chance for families to get together and celebrate a (hopefully) successful year gone by and pray for a successful year ahead. Visits to temple were a priority, as was the washing of Buddha images with scented water, which was then collected and poured over the hands or shoulders of family elders as a blessing.

Fast forward a few hundred years. While there is still a great emphasis placed on community, family and temple visits, the most visible part of the celebration is the wild and raucous street parties giant, no-holds-barred water fights where anyone wanting to stay dry will find it a hopelessly lost cause. The mood is festive, to say the least, and strangers will approach with handfuls of powder to rub into cheeks and hair while yelling Sawa Dee Bhee Mai! (Happy New Year!) as water splashes down all around. Luckily, it coincides with the hottest week of the year, so a full-body splashdown is usually a most welcome diversion when temperatures are bumping up against 40 degrees Celsius.

If a trip to Thailand is in the cards for this holiday, there are a few things one must be aware of:

Do come to any water fights armed with the essentials water gun (available at any store around this time), plastic bags for wallet/phone, goggles or sunglasses, and clothes that can get dirty.

Dont forget that its a bad idea for females to wear skimpy clothes. Doing this and jumping into wild, wet crowds that are in full-on party mode is a bad idea in any country.

Do plan the day carefully. Head out with friends, have a meeting place if the group gets separated, and drink lots of water (just not the stuff thats being splashed around).

Dont expect to go out and stay dry, even in non-party zones. If hit by a stray splash or someone runs up and throws a cup of water without warning, dont flip out its done in fun and is meant as a blessing.

Do remember that Songkran is all about enjoying the celebration. Its never ideal when some jokester shoots a jet of ice-cold water a crowd or a bit of powder gets smooshed into some eyes, but laugh it off and continue the revelry. After all, this is the Land of Smiles!

As one of the more unique and memorable holidays one is likely to encounter, a trip to Thailand for Songkran is something everyone should do. Take a look at the hotels below and get ready for a wild, wet vacation!

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Bangkok

Grand China Hotel 4*

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Montien Riverside Hotel 4*

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Prince Palace Hotel 4*

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Tai-Pan Hotel 3.5*

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Montien Hotel Bangkok 4*

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Chiang Mai

Baan Gong Kham Hotel 3*

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Panviman Chiangmai Spa Resort 4.5*

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Kiree Thara Mountain & Lake Side Boutique Resort 4*

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Singha Montra Hotel 4*

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Ruen Ariya Resort 4*

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