The techniques of skeletal surgery of the midface were originally developed to treat problems related to congenital and posttraumatic deformities affecting the occlusion. Occlusion – the way the upper and lower teeth come together – is determined by the position of the tooth bearing arches of the upper and lower jaws relative to each other. […]
Electrical Injuries – The “Great Masquerader” in Burn Surgery
Electrical injuries comprise only a small fraction of burn injuries admitted to specialized centers. High voltage injuries may not be survivable. The flow of current through the body interferes with tissues conducting electricity on their own (nerves, heart) and expends its energy on tissues with highest resistance, the bones, causing high temperature damage from the […]
CEO Announcement: Aesthetic Medicine and Skin Therapy
I am pleased to announce the cooperation of Trinidad Institute of Plastic Surgery and A. M. E. Skin Care Center. A. M. E. Skin Care Center is a full service skin therapy clinic, owned an operated by Areana Emmanuel, certified aesthetician. A native of Trinidad, Areana has been intrigued with the beauty industry from a […]
Laser Tattoo Removal in Dark Skin Types
Laser energy splits the colored particles in a tattoo into portions small enough to be removed by the body’s scavenger cells. Different wavelength are required for different colors for optimal absorption and energy transfer. However, part of the laser energy is also absorbed by the skin’s melanin (dark pigment) producing cells and may ultimately kill […]
Skin Therapy and Aesthetic Medicine Service Menu September 2010
A. M. E. Skin Care Center and Trinidad Institute of Plastic Surgery offer various services, procedures and treatment in skin therapy, aesthetic medicine, non surgical rejuvenation and regenerative medicine. Contact us to find out more and to make an appointment. Make up Basic (day/night) TT$200 Camouflage – starting TT$300 Bridal packages – starting TT$500 Photoshoots […]