Many of us suffer from varicose veins.  Often unsightly and associated with all the negative aspects of aging, varicose veins usually pop up on the lower legs and feet.  Basically, “varicose” means “enlarged” or “swollen.” When the valves in veins cease to function optimally, blood that normally travels through your veins on the way back to your heart may collect.  The reason for undue attention to the legs and feet can be ascribed to our old friend, gravity.  He gets us every time!

For smaller varicose veins like spider veins (1 mm or less in diameter) and reticular veins (1 to 3 mm in diameter), a minimally invasive procedure exists called Asclera.  In a sclerotherapy procedure,  the prescription medicine Asclera is injected into the affected veins.

The sclerosing agent in Asclera works by damaging the inside lining of the veins–also called the endothelium.  This damage causes blood platelets to form on the walls of the vein, which will eventually cause the vessel to clot.  Over time, your body will heal itself and the clotted vein will be replaced with tissue.

The Asclera session typically lasts 15 to 45 minutes.  One injection usually will cover an inch of the affected vein with multiple injections per session.

Your doctor may suggest wearing compression stockings following the procedure. You also should avoid the following after an Asclera session:  heavy exercise, tanning, long plane trips, and hot baths or sauna trips.

Dr. Herrold can of course treat larger and more serious vein issues.  Asclera is a minimally invasive procedure that is only recommended for smaller varicose veins.  You might suffer from more severe swelling, and in that case, feel free to come on in and ask questions!  You don’t have to bear the burden of painful and uncomfortable varicose veins.

Posted: January 19th, 2012 under Ancillary Services, Asclera.
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Dr. Jeffrey Herrold and his staff are proud to announce the latest in Laser Treatments for Nail Fungus with our Sciton Laser! If you have suffered with nail fungus and topical treatments have not helped and you do not want to take medications that can damage your liver…. This is the solution for you!

Call today at 501.623.2500 and make your appointment today!!

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Posted: December 22nd, 2011 under Uncategorized.
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Check out this article from the Huffington Post:  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-yaremchuk-md/minimally-invasive-cosmet_b_1033418.html.

Written by Dr. Michael Yaremchuk, the article details the current rise in popularity of minimally invasive procedures like BOTOX, fat injections, and CoolSculpting.  But Dr. Yaremchuk is very right to point out the potential danger in trusting unaccredited practitioners with these procedures.  At the Arkansas Institute for Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery, Dr. Jeffrey Herrold is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, not just a cosmetic board.  Many of the spas and “doctor’s” offices that will be promoting minimally invasive procedures will not be accredited in ANY respect.

Don’t forget that even minimally invasive procedures require artistry.  You are not just like every one else, and neither is your body.  Don’t trust your appearance to an assembly-line doctor!  Dr. Herrold and his staff are fully trained and vastly competent in the new technologies of minimally invasive procedures.  At the Arkansas Institute, registered nurses (RNs) perform the ancillary services.  Some places (spas, “doctor’s” offices, even dentist’s offices!) only have laser technicians.

To underline Dr. Herrold’s experience, he has been expert in laser technology since 1995.  In that year, he instituted the Multi-Specialty Laser Course at Madigan Army hospital.  That’s right–the US Army trusted him to train all of their succeeding doctors in laser technology!  Don’t trust your outcome to someone with less experience!

Certification matters.  Inform yourself!  Check out www.certificationmatters.com to ensure that your doctor is properly accredited.  Your result matters, so your doctor’s accreditation is paramount to your success!

Posted: November 2nd, 2011 under Ancillary Services, Botox, CoolSculpting, Dermal Fillers, Dysport, Laser, Radiesse, Restylane, Web sites.
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LOVE HANDLES.  You can’t ever seem to get rid of them!  No matter how many crunches you do, they stubbornly cling to your sides, mocking your progress towards hotness.  Love handles and unwanted belly fat seem to be a near universal issue, affecting both men and women.  You could tell yourself you’re being vain, but REALLY, how much can you take?  Many people–who are we kidding?  MOST people–suffer from anxiety induced by love handles, especially around swim suit season.  Whoever designed swim trunks and bikini bottoms must have been dead set on advertising any kind of body imperfection.  Well, if you’re tired of sporting those little bits of pudge around your hips, there may be an answer for you in CoolSculpting.

CoolSculpting is a brand new, minimally invasive procedure which deals with stubborn fat deposits–the kind of fat deposits that working out never seemed to target.  The treatment is minimally invasive–it harnesses your own body’s capabilities.  The Cryolipolysis method targets and cools unwanted fat cells without damage to neighboring tissue.  After a one to three-hour session of CoolSculpting procedure, your body takes over, and during the next two to four months, the crystallized fat cells are broken down and naturally flushed away from your body. The results can continue for up to six months!

On average, a CoolSculpting procedure results in a 20% reduction of fat in the area treated.  And if it worked for you, you can totally have more than one session!  Because the procedure is minimally invasive, it is repeatable.  Say goodbye for good to unwanted fat!

The best thing about the procedure is that you can go back to your everyday activities immediately.  CoolSculpting is non-invasive, so that means no needs, no cutting, no downtime!  Side effects may include bruising and redness, tingling or numbing in the treated area, but those side-effects are only temporary.  What is NOT temporary are the results you’ll see with the CoolSculpting treatment.  In as little as 3 weeks, and for up to 6 months, you’ll see a decrease in fat deposits in the treated area!

CoolSculpting is not just for love handles either.  The procedure can work on any area with fat deposits that are under your skin (unfortunately, CoolSculpting is not helpful in reducing fat located under muscle).  All of those unsightly areas where fat tends to collect are treatable:  upper thighs, upper arms, back-fat, and any fat that collects on top of the hips and abs.

The results of CoolSculpting are permanent as long as you maintain your weight and diet!  Though it IS quick, CoolSculpting is not a “quick fix.”  It’s a real and stable answer to your stubborn fat woes!

Be sure to attend Dr. Herrold’s demonstration of CoolSculpting and other minimally invasive procedures–Botox, Xeomin, ProFractional laser therapy, and a liquid facelift–on November 10, 2011.  We’ll also have door prizes, Bellinis and appetizers.  It’s going to be a party!  We look forward to seeing you!

Posted: November 2nd, 2011 under Ancillary Services, Uncategorized, Web sites.
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Come join us for our Special Fall Event, Thursday, November 10, 2011 4:30p until 7:00p and spend an evening with your Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Jeffrey Herrold.   We will also be debuting and have a live demonstration of our new CoolSculpting Laser Therapy for those stubborn areas of fat around the abdomen and love handles,  Dr. Herrold will be performing a Liquid Facelift with the use of dermal fillers, Brande will have a live demonstration of Botox and our new alternative to Botox, Xeomine, which has recently been approved by the FDA.  We will have discussions on all our laser procedures, including our new ProFractional Laser Therapy for the face and hands, and much more. 

We will have Door Prizes, Special Event Promotions, Bellinis and appetizers.  

 Bring a friend and join us for a fun and informative evening.  We will look forward to seeing you there!!  Check our ads in the Sentinel Record!

Posted: October 28th, 2011 under Uncategorized.
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Keeping track of your expenditures and being able to reap rewards is amazing!  The Brilliant Distinctions Program through Allergan products does just that.  When you register with www.brilliantdistinctions.com you have the ability to log in your Botox and Juvederm treatments and Latisse products and you get points toward an additional treatment or Latisse.  Now through the end of September, you can receive an additional $50 off Juvederm dermal filler if you are a member of the Brilliant Distinctions Program.  Join today and begin your savings!!  If you have any questions, please call the clinic at 623.2500.

Posted: September 7th, 2011 under Web sites.
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If you have participated in the Dysport Program “Love It or Leave It”, your last chance to receive a $75.00 rebate from Medicis is January 31st.  You must have your Dysport injection by January 31st to receive your $75.00 rebate!!  Call the clinic at 623.2500 to schedule with Brande!

Posted: January 13th, 2011 under Uncategorized.
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Posted: October 6th, 2010 under Uncategorized.
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National Park Medical Center’s Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon will be held Tuesday, October 19th, 11:30a – 1:00p in the NPMC Fordyce Room. 

Featured speakers will be Dr. Jeffrey Herrold, Dr. Brian Owens, Hot Springs Radiology, Alesa Garner, Komen Arkansas Foundation Chairman of Education, Dr. Adriane Martin, Surgery Specialist of Hot Springs and Dr. Neeraj Bharany, Cancer Care Center, who will discuss key topics and share their expertise to help you live your healthiest.

Reservations are required for this FREE luncheon, seating is limited, please call 620-1402 to register!  Plan to attend!

Posted: October 6th, 2010 under Uncategorized.
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For new breast augmentation patients, Allergan is offering a FREE trial of Latisse and a FREE trial of Vivite Vibrance Therapy, total value $225 when you have surgery and use the Natrelle saline or silicone gel implants.  Offer expires December 31, 2010.  If you have been interested in learning more about breast augmentation and learning the difference between silicone gel and saline implants, schedule your consultation appointment by calling 501.623.2500.

Posted: August 3rd, 2010 under Uncategorized.
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