Acne vulgaris is the most common skin disease affecting approximately 80% of Americans. Twenty percent of those affected experience the more severe forms of acne. This psychologically debilitating problem affects primarily teenagers and adult women alike.
The main common causative factor is a genetic predisposition to the condition. Other components of the disease include the P. acne bacteria, overactive oil glands, malfunction of the pore clearing mechanisms, hormonal disturbances, and inflammation.
Active acne outbreaks also cause inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissue leading to the deposition of pigment and spots at previous outbreak sites. Unchecked, this inflammation is also a major […]
What do professional athletes know about rapid recovery after injury that you don’t? It has now become common place to hear about sports icons returning to play after serious injuries in what seems like record time. In addition to superb conditioning and first class medical teams, many athletes are turning to PRP or Platelet Rich Plasma to speed up healing. Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) has become one of the fastest growing treatments in post-surgical healing in many medical specialties including Cosmetic Plastic Surgery.
PRP is a product that is composed of a patient’s own blood platelet components, plasma, and a small […]
Without a doubt, winter months can certainly challenge our skin. Cold, dry air and the use of heat in our homes, vehicles and workplace can also contribute to the drying effects of winter
Let’s take a look at what you’re using on your skin…or not using that is contributing to your skin’s winter health.
Cleanser—make sure that you are using a cleanser that is appropriate for your skin condition, i.e. gel cleansers for combination to oily skin types and creamy cleansers for very dry skin types. Whether your skin is oily or dry, cleansing twice a day is enough. Washing your face […]
Melasma, commonly replacement therapy/contraceptives or as a reaction to medications or cosmetics. Melanocytes, pigment producing cells in the skin, are stimulated by estrogen and progesterone to produce pigment in response to sun exposure. Less commonly, men can also develop Melasma. The condition occasionally improves after pregnancy in women. There are two primary forms of Melasma, epidermal and dermal. The epidermal form of Melasma is more superficial in the skin, can be diagnosed with special lighting, and is more responsive to treatment. The dermal form of melisma is deeper in the skin and more resistant to treatment.
The management of Melasma includes […]
Botox, helped to fuel the increase; over 6 million Botox injections were performed in 2012, up 8 percent since 2011. This begs the question – if economic times are so tough, why are so many people choosing to spend their money on their appearance?
A nationwide survey by MetLife suggests that Generation Y (those born between the 1970s and the early 2000s) has a different set of values than those associated with the traditional American Dream. The data revealed that Americans seem to be increasingly less concerned with the previous generations’ ideals of success, e.g. getting married, buying a house, having […]
Over the last few decades, there has been a shift in plastic surgery trends – minimally invasive procedures are at a new height! Although the modern technology of today allows for patients to receive beautiful, natural-looking results from surgical procedures with less potential for risks and complications, there is still a large population of people who desire quick results, little to no recovery time, and want to avoid surgery.
According to 2012 statistics from The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), there has been an overall decrease in some of the most popular cosmetic surgical procedures from 2011. For instance, breast […]
Rhinophyma or the red, bulbous nose features commonly seen in older men is an imminently treatable medical condition. This condition, which is caused by an overgrowth of the sebaceous or oily glands of the nose, is an end result of the common skin condition Rosacea. Rosacea affects approximately 14 million Americans and is characterized by diffuse redness and capillaries of the central zone of the face including the forehead, nose, eyelids, cheeks and chin. Bacteria and overactive sebaceous glands also contribute to pustule and nodule formation. Over a period of time, untreated Rosacea leads to overgrowth of the sebaceous glands […]
“The eyes are the window to the soul,” or so goes the common aphorism. Much less discussed in polite conversation is the impact of the eyebrows on attractive eyes. Intuitively, women today understand the importance of eyebrow grooming on a youthful appearance. Makeup, tattoos, plucking, threading, shaping, and even latisse for thin eyebrows are common techniques used today. Unfortunately, certain forehead shapes, sun damage or smoking premature age the eyebrows and forehead leading to a “tired” or “sad” around the eyes. Patients can even experience headaches from overuse of forehead muscles to compensate for drooping. Fortunately, today a plethora of […]
Blunt tipped micro-cannulas are newly FDA approved devices used by Plastic Surgeons and other expert injectors to inject popular fillers such as Restylane, Perlane, Juviderm, Belotero, Radiesse and Fat. These devices are similar to the previously used hypodermic needles, but instead have a rounded tip with a side port or a flat tip. Developed by CosmoFrance Inc., DermaSCULPT® needles were recently approved for use and marketing in the United States. Recent studies have shown that patients experience less pain, swelling and bruising with the u se of micro-cannulas compared to the traditional needle. The results of the treatment and longevity […]
