We all know that sun is bad for your skin by now- I mean don’t we? Brown spots, sagging, lines, large pores not to mention the bad one- skin cancer– and I don’t mean just the ones like Basal Cell that we can cure but also the really scary Melanoma kind. But here are ten ways you can protect your skin and still enjoy the active outside lifestyle.
So as you can see its is insanely easy to protect your skin. Even if you cheat once in a while you are still cutting out most of your lifetime supply of UV damage. Just do it.
Imagine Never having to shave again. Laser hair removal treatments can do just that! Laser Hair Removal reduces your hair removal routine and leaves your skin with a smooth feel and look that cannot be achieved through other means. It is the best hair removal option currently available on the market today. During laser treatments, the hair follicle is altered, either permanently removing or replacing the unwanted hair with a vellus (fine, light-colored) hair. IPL laser hair removal can eliminate up to 85 percent of dark coarse hair. Just about any area can be treated with minimal discomfort and virtually no down time. Most patients tolerate the procedure without any anesthesia. However, if sensitive areas are to be treated, a topical anesthesia cream can be applied one hour before treatment. Immediately after the procedure, the treated area may appear slightly pink in color and may feel like a mild sunburn. This reaction subsides within minutes to hours and cool compresses will hasten the disappearance of these symptoms. You can return to your daily activities immediately.
Over 100 laser treatments performed a month!
All treatments supervised by an expert laser Dermatologist with over 25 years of experience in laser medicine.
There are two types of fractional lasers now, the more gentle, erbium-type fractional lasers, (often called “non-ablative”, and the CO2 (carbon dioxide) laser systems. In general lasers treat mild to moderate acne scarring, and fine wrinkles, sun damage, and aging on the face, neck, chest and hands but also on the arms, legs, and back, improves elasticity and fine lines around the eye and on the eyelids, improves skin texture and tone and reduces precancerous lesions by replacing sun damaged skin with new skin.
The CO2 systems are better for treating patients with deeper wrinkles, deeper acne scarring, and other scars. The fractionated CO2 lasers treat more deeply, but may also require more downtime than the non ablative laser treatments.
A series of treatments (generally 3-5) are performed, usually one every 3-8 weeks. The benefits of fractional laser treatments are achieved with little discomfort and minimal risk.
The non ablative laser creates tiny “microthermal” zones deep into the skin which the skin repairs by pushing out the old sun damaged skin and replacing it with new skin. Each treatment replaces about 15-20% of the sun damaged, scarred or wrinkled skin. It triggers the body’s natural healing process accelerating the production of collagen and new, healthy skin cells.
That depends on how well you protect your skin from the sun and your genetic aging process. If you apply sunscreen and wear sun protective clothing, your skin will look good longer than if you are tanning, including tanning booths, or spend a lot of time outdoors. If you are careful with your skin, your skin may continue to look good with annual maintenance treatments.
Many people notice results within a week after their first treatment. Their skin feels smoother, looks less blotchy, and has a glow to it.
The results depend on what your issue is that you want treated. If you are doing a series, you may need to wait the full length of the series, which can be 5-6 months, to see the complete and best results. Usually, collagen will continue to develop even up to 3-6 months after your last treatment.
The cost varies by where you live, the office you go to, and the size of the area being treated. A full face laser resurfacing should cost ranges from $900 to about $1400.
You need to arrive about 1-1 ½ hours before your treatment. You or a technician will cleanse the treatment area and then apply a numbing cream to the area to be treated.
After you numb for about an hour, the numbing cream will be removed. The treatment takes about an hour for a full face. You may feel a warm sensation at the treatment site during the procedure. The discomfort ranges from mild to moderate. Plan on being in the office for 2 hours total.
During the first 24 hours after treatment, your skin may feel as though it is sunburned. Ice packs or frozen peas are recommended immediately after treatment.
Your skin will look very red immediately after the treatment and will fade over the next 1-3 days. you can go back to normal activities including work, with make-up to reduce the signs of redness immediately. Rarely, bruising may develop, but resolves within days. Within a few days after treatment, a “bronzed” look to the skin is common, which can last 1-2 weeks. Your skin may flake and exfoliate a little. Using a moisturizer will help reduce the appearance of dry flakes. Remember, it may take several treatments to obtain optimal results.
With the winter fast approaching, your skin can tend to look dull. This holiday season we can help you Let It Glow! We can jump start your skin for the holiday season with a great cleaning, exfoliation and rejuvenation! Schedule your Silk Peel to get those layers of “summer sun damage” off to reveal the new you in time for the New Year!
Silk Peel is a new, dual approach that works in conjunction with Microdermabrasion to simultaneously exfoliate dead skin cells while infusing the skin with hydration-boosters to stimulate new cell growth. A silk peel can even out your skin tone as well as fight acne and wrinkles. It can soften fine lines from sun damage, even surface pigmentation, increase smoothness, improve natural glow and radiance.
It’s gentle, painless and safe for all skin types. There is no down time. It is the perfect treatment to perform just before a social engagement. Your skin feels softer and smoother immediately and makeup will go on much more evenly.
The results last for several months or longer. Because the procedure is so easy and convenient many patients choose to have ongoing Silk Peel treatment to maintain best results.
Let us help you prepare for a new you in the New year with this special offer from our Medical Aesthetician Nicole
Free retexturizing activator with purchase of 3 Silk Peels while supplies last. $73.00 value.
Call 215-542-0655 to set up an appointment today!
Restylane® Silk is the first and only dermal filler approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for lip enhancement and the treatment of wrinkles and lines around the mouth in people over the age of 21. Restylane® Silk is a smooth gel designed to restore natural youthful definition and symmetry to the lip and mouth area.
Restylane® Silk is the first and only product specifically designed to treat the lips and lines around the mouth. It can help address the signs of aging in the smile area without resulting in an artificial or “overdone” look.
As people age, fat and collagen in the face begin to deteriorate and bone loss may occur, leading to thinner skin and more noticeable lines and wrinkles. In the lower part of the face, this often results in lost lip volume and definition and an increase in lines around the mouth.
Restylane Silk is an exciting advancement on safe, effective and proven treatment that was engineered specifically to treat the sensitive and delicate area in the lips and around the mouth. Restylane® Silk presents a new option for these patients that not only helps smooth wrinkles and lines, but also softly restores lip shape and enhances definition without over-plumping.
Restylane® Silk is administered by a physician or qualified healthcare professional. The product is injected into a patient’s lip and/or area around the mouth in one or two sessions as needed and the process typically takes less than one hour. Restylane® Silk lasts approximately 6 months following treatment. The most common side effects following treatment with Restylane® Silk are: swelling, tenderness, bruising, pain and redness. The majority of these side effects were mild and decreased in severity within 2-7 days.
Restylane® Silk is only available through a licensed practitioner.
I feel there is this big mystery about Accutane (generic name isotretinoin), So let me break it down for you.
Accutane is a synthetic form of Vitamin A. Every cell in our bodies has receptors for Vitamin A. Our bodies know what to do with it. I am always amazed at the ease with which doctors prescribe and patients are willing to take long term oral antibiotics for acne, but not prescribe or take isotretinoin. I think antibiotics are one of the miracles of the 20th century, and I prescribe them for skin infections when they are needed. BUT, I think they should be used judiciously, and not just given out like water for CHRONIC conditions like acne.
Why do I love isotretinoin? It is by far the most effective acne medicine out there. If you take a sufficient cumulative dose for you weight over 6 months, close to 99% of people have no acne, and depending on the study, up to 70% have a long-term remission of years without acne.
I think acne has a terrible impact on people’s self-esteem of their acne. Studies show people with acne have a higher rate of depression than those without acne. If I can have my patients wake up in the morning not having to worry about pimples on their faces, then I have done my job well.
In my 12 year experience with isotretinoin, I have had one patient feel depressed on isotretinoin, but she had a lot of other stuff going on in her life which could have accounted for it. I find my patients feel so much happier as their skin improves. An excellent article from the October 2000 issue of Archives in Dermatology compared 13,700 orl antibiotic users and 7195 isotretinoin users, and found no difference in the risk for depression, suicide, or other psychiatric disorders.
So why, then, is there so much negative media coverage of isotretinoin? I think the answer is simple – Negative stories get more publicity than positive ones. And why so many lawsuits regarding isotretinoin? I blame ambulance chasing lawyers who see a lot of money in suing a drug company or a doctor. It sounds cynical, but I think it is true. For the majority of people, the only side effect they have is dry lips and dry skin. Some have muscle or joint aches in the morning which get better with movement. I have had marathoners and triathletes compete while on the medicine. If you have had positive results with isotretinoin, I implore you to post your good experience on acne forums like acne.org so people considering this medicine will have a more balanced representation on the internet.
Here’s to a pimple-free, happy life!
Be well,
-Cybele Fishman, MD