Patients and consumers can now understand the information given to them. SKIN DEEP's mission is to deliver unbiased health, beauty, fitness and fashion related information in understandable language. Readers will be privy to secrets from the experts themselves on everything from lipstick to liposuction.

California Plastic Surgeon Dr. Jeanette Martello has developed SKIN DEEP in order to supply patients and consumers with information that can help them make the right decisions and find the right specialists for their needs. Education and guidance are the most important aspects of the SKIN DEEP brand, which includes the ground-breaking SKIN DEEP Magazine and book series as well as nationally syndicated SKIN DEEP radio shows.

In addition to an expert panel of physicians dedicated to cosmetic enhancement, Suzanne Somers will grace the cover of the first issue of SKIN DEEP, which will hit stands August 30. Fitness expert Michael Thurmond, Hollywood fashion expert Xavier Cabrera and makeup and hair experts from the Cloutier Agency will be contributing to the publication as well. Additionally, expert stylist Vidal Sassoon will include hair tips and trends to every issue.

The SKIN DEEP team of experts include:

· Michael Thurmond of ABC's 'Extreme Makeover' Michael Thurmond is a master body sculptor and rapid weight loss expert who has been transforming the bodies of thousands of satisfied clients, including numerous celebrities, over the last twenty-five years through his own customized “blueprinting” technique. As a testament to his success, Michael has most recently been sought out by the producers of the hit ABC reality series, "Extreme Makeover," to customize diet and exercise programs that will quickly help their participants attain the bodies of their dreams. For many of the patients who wish to undergo plastic surgery procedures as part of their “Extreme Makeover”, it is imperative that they adhere to Michael’s customized diet and exercise program prior to and after surgery.

· Xavier Cabrera, Hollywood’s fashion expert and stylist to stars including Mel Gibson, Wil Smith, and Courtney Cox. Over the years he has worked on campaigns for Pepsi, Gap, American Express and Kodak. His work has appeared in Marie Claire, Allure, In Style Vanity Fair and the New Yorker to name a few, and has been photographed by Lorenzo Aguis, Marc Baptiste, E.J. Camp and Larry Fink.

· Natalie Miller of The Cloutier Agency was a successful makeup artist by the age of 19, working with celebrities including Jennifer Lopez, Jewel, George Clooney, Quincy Jones and Hillary Swank. As Revlon’s Spokes Makeup Artist Natalie proved she can be just as effective in front of the camera as behind. She has also done appearances for Acuvue and Colgate, and has been quoted and interviewed by everyone from Marie Claire to In Style and E! Style to MTV. The Cloutier Agency is an agency of professional image makers. They represent some of the top hair, makeup and skin care experts in the world. Over the last quarter of a century, the agency has had an immeasurable impact on the worlds of beauty and image. They work with the world’s best fashion photographers, film and video directors, television producers and advertising art directors to set the standard for what’s hot, what’s cool and what’s ultimately happening in the realm of Hollywood style- and beyond.

· Vidal Sassoon (born January 17, 1928) was one of the most influential hair stylists of the mid-1960s. His works include the geometric, the wash-and-wear perm, and the "Nancy Kwan". They were all modern and low-maintenance. The hairstyles created by Sassoon relied on dark, straight, and shiny hair cut into geometric yet organic shapes. In 1963, Sassoon created a short, angular hairstyle cut on a horizontal plane that was recreation of the classic "bob cut" His geometric haircuts seemed to be severely cut, but were entirely lacquer-free, relying on the natural shine of the hair for effect. "Hair is nature's biggest compliment and the treatment of this compliment is in our hands. As in couture, the cut is the most important element... haircutting simply means design and this feeling for design must come from within." - Vidal Sassoon. Vidal Sassoon has given his name to a line of haircare products and to a chain of hair styling salons throughout the United Kingdom and the United States.

· Boris M. Ackerman, M.D., a respected plastic surgeon, has been in private practice in Newport Beach since 1987. As a leader in his field, Dr. Ackerman has gained recognition for his exceptional talent as a surgeon and his trained eye for beauty and esthetics of the human body. Patients come to see Dr. Ackerman from throughout the United States and abroad. To ensure ultimate patient satisfaction, Dr. Ackerman customizes all procedures to achieve natural and lasting results on a highly individualized basis.

· Dr. Win (Edwin) Pound is the latest in a long line of Georgia doctors in his family. Born at Piedmont Hospital, Dr. Pound grew up in the Atlanta area attending the Westminster Schools. He received his undergraduate degree at Duke University followed by post-graduate study at the University of Georgia and Georgia State University where he received a Masters degree in immunology. A graduate of the Medical College of Georgia, Dr. Pound trained in general surgery at the University of Tennessee in Memphis where he also completed a fellowship in burn surgery. He then completed a residency in plastic surgery at the State University of New York before returning to Atlanta to join his father in practice.

· Dr. Steven Carp specializes in Cosmetic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Carp graduated with high honors from Michigan State University and attended Wayne State University, one of the top 50 medical schools in the US, to earn his medical degree. He completed six years of General Surgery training at the University of Texas Medical Branch, including a Post Doctoral Fellowship in Wound Healing Research at the Shriners' Burns Institute.

· Dr. Luiz S. Toledo holds the title of Specialist in Plastic Surgery, bestowed by the "Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery - SBCP" and the "Medical Association of Brazil – AMB" and the title Professor of Post-graduate Education in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery – ISAPS.

· Dr. Richard Anderson is fully trained in all aspects of modern plastic and reconstructive surgery. Using the latest technology available and advanced training, the procedures he performs include: cosmetic surgery of the face and body; breast surgery (reconstruction, augmentation, reduction); hair replacement; suction assisted lipectomy (Ultrasonic technique); body contouring; laser-assisted surgery (eyelid lift surgery and laser skin resurfacing); and endoscopic surgery (facial and body procedures).

· Dr. Baxter -After graduation from the University of California School of Medicine in San Diego in 1983, Dr. Baxter completed residency training programs in general surgery and Plastic Surgery. He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a past President of the Washington Society of Plastic Surgeons. He holds an appointment as a Clinical Instructor in Plastic Surgery at the University of Washington School of Medicine, and has worked and taught plastic surgery internationally. Dr. Baxter has pioneered several advanced new techniques in the Seattle and the Pacific Northwest and has been recognized as a plastic surgery expert by regional and national media. Dr. Baxter has a certificate of Advanced Education in Cosmetic Surgery.

· Dr. Steven Carp specializes in Cosmetic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Carp graduated with high honors from Michigan State University and attended Wayne State University, one of the top 50 medical schools in the US, to earn his medical degree. He completed six years of General Surgery training at the University of Texas Medical Branch, including a Post Doctoral Fellowship in Wound Healing Research at the Shriners' Burns Institute.

· Dr. Susan Downey graduated from the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1982. Subsequently, she completed a Residency in General Surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, and a Residency in Plastic Surgery at the Columbia University-Presbyterian Hospital in 1988. Continuing her education, Dr. Downey completed a Fellowship in Pediatric Plastic Surgery in 1989 at the Childrens Hospital, Los Angeles.Dr. Downey's area of special interest lies in plastic surgery following massive weight loss, and adolescent breast problems. She is currently engaged in research concerning both subjects.

· Sydney Reese Coleman, MD is the creator of LipoStructure and designer of the patent-pending instruments necessary to perform the technique.Although he has extensive training and a reputation in conventional aesthetic procedures, it is through his groundbreaking work on LipoStructure® that Dr. Coleman is changing the face of plastic surgery. Due to the demand by other surgeons for training in the technique, Dr. Coleman has published articles on LipoStructure®, lecture extensively at conferences, and regularly receives other plastic surgeons for observations of LipoStructure at his office. Recently Dr. Coleman has begun producing a series of educational videos concerning LipoStructure and it's manifold applications

· Dr. Hailparn trained under the physician who actually pioneered the techniques. She is one of eleven OB-GYNs in the country, and the only woman Board-Certified OB-GYN, specially trained by Dr. David Matlock to perform these procedures. Dr. Matlock, who is a Board-Certified OB-GYN (by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology) and a Full Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, has performed vaginal rejuvenation surgery over the past ten years. He has pioneered techniques and developed laser vaginal rejuvenation for the enhancement of sexual gratification and designer laser vaginoplasty.

· Dr. Vincent C. Giampapa is a Board Certified Plastic Reonstructive Surgeon and Assistant Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He is the President and Medical Director of the Plastic Surgery Center Internationale and Giampapa Institute for Anti-Aging Medical Therapy. He is also Director of the National Skin Institute.

· Dr. Giampapa received his M.D. degree from Mt. Sinai Medical School in New York City and continued his medical training in plastic surgery. Upon completion of his plastic surgical training, he completed a year of microsurgery and hand fellowship at New York University Medical Center. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

· Dr. Mark W. Vogel, MD, FACS, has been in private practice of Urology in West Los Angeles for 22 years. He completed his medical and urologic training at Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, and in the Los Angeles County USC Medical Center. He is Clinical Professor of Urology and Family Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine.

· Dr. Allan Rosenberg from San Francisco, CA Graduated from the University of Southern California Dental School with special recognition from the departments of Pediatric & Restorative dentistry. He is a fellow of The Academy of General Dentistry where he received recognition for achievement in post graduate education. He is a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Dental Society- Recognition for scholastic achievement; Harbor Dental Society; Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity- Recognition for clinical achievement; American Dental Association; Academy of General Dentistry

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