Restore Your Body After Baby

Carrying a baby and giving birth is a life changing experience. While the female body is designed to reproduce, the after effects can make women self conscious about their bodies. Stretch marks, loose skin, and discoloration affect most moms, but many aren’t aware that there are treatments available that can improve the look and feel trouble spots. Dr. Carol Clinton of Timeless Skin Solutions in Dublin, a medical spa that features the latest in prescription-grade skin care products and treatments, recommends these options to her patients:

For Stretch Marks:
Depending on the severity of stretch marks, improvement can be seen with use of topical products and/or the Titan™ procedure. Emu Oil is a highly moisturizing, natural skin softener with rejuvenating properties. It is recommended for use during and after pregnancy. Kojic acid and azelaic acid are both effective as lightening agents. By combing these topicals with Titan, a non-invasive procedure which reduces redness and improves elasticity, women can see results in as little as eight weeks.
For Discoloration:
Discoloration is a common side effect of pregnancy. It frequently appears on the face. Topicals that contain Kojic and/or azelaic acid can significantly improve skin discoloration. After pregnancy, retinA and hydroquinone can also safely be used for discoloration. For cases that require more intense treatment, Dr. Clinton recommends Pearl™ or Intense Pulse Light (IPL) therapy. Pearl combines the impact of resurfacing lasers with the gentleness and safety of non-invasive procedures to treat damaged skin. IPL passes through the top layer of skin and is selectively absorbed by brown, black or blue pigments particles within the skin. Those cells then break into miniscule particles that are removed by the body’s immune system.
For Loose Skin:
The Titan procedure is recommended to tighten the loose skin that remains after 9 months of pregnancy. While the procedure does not aid in weight loss, it does tighten the skin improving elasticity.

“It’s never too late to address skin issues related to pregnancy. Even if you had your children 20 or 30 years ago, you can still improve your skin’s tone and texture,” says Dr. Clinton.

BeFORE and After Event a Success

On Friday April 25 Dr. Carol Clinton and her staff hosted the first Memorial Tournament BeFORE and After Celebration. Just like celebrities prepare months in advance for the Oscars, more than 200 women from around Central Ohio attended the celebration to prepare for the event of the summer, the Memorial Tournament. Dr. Clinton, the leading beauty doctor in Dublin, hosted the event to introduce new and current patients to the latest advancements in skin care and sun protection. Representatives from Allergan (Botox), Kinerase, Obagi and others provided procedure and product demonstrations while the Timeless Skin Solutions staff offered free patient consultations.

"This is the first Timeless Skin Solutions BeFORE and After Event. It's to help people in Dublin get educated about skin care and to get their skin ready for the Memorial Tournament. We want to make sure their skin is protected when they're out there in the sun," says Dr. Clinton.

Those in attendance learned that if you're going to be in the sun there are a couple different ingredients you need to look for in sun protection. Number one is micronized zinc and titanium. These ingredients are actually sunblocks. Then you want to look for the strongest UVA protection, which is protection from the AV rays of the sun. Once you get out in the sun, Vitamin C prevents collagen from breaking down.


In addition to educating attendants about sun protection, Dr. Clinton performed a unique demonstration. Patient, Donna Newman, volunteered her ear lobes for a simple ear lobe rejuvenation procedure using Restylane. This procedure which takes just minutes improves the appearance of ear lobes and makes it possible for women to once again wear the earrings they love and to enjoy up do's and short haircuts. Results can be seen immediately. "One area that people think can't be rejuvenated is the ear lobe. As we age, the ear lobes lose collagen just like other places of our body. But Restylane can plump them back up," says Dr. Clinton.


Those in attendance also enjoyed more than $14,000 worth of gift bags and product and service giveaways. The grand prize winner, Julie Gregorie, won more than $6,000 worth of products and services.

See pictures here.

Fountain of Youth

Have you ever wondered how the stars keep their youthful, fresh appearance? Access Hollywood is running a series sharing some of their secrets. http://www.accesshollywood.com/topic/fountain-of-youth
While the series stays superficial, it does let you know that it takes discipline to stay looking your best. I am frequently asked what does a person do to staying looking their best? I recommend a Silkpeel every six weeks to keep your skin exfoliated and pores clean. We can infuse hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, salicylic acid, lactic acid, or other products depending on the needs of your skin. Infrared lasers were promoted on the first show in the Fountain of Youth series. I use the Titan laser. It does not replace Botox, but it does help in areas of lax skin that Botox can not improve, such as the jowl, neck and abdomen.

Oprah and the Decades of Skin Care

If you happen by the spa this week, come and see how closely we match your skin care to the general recommendations posted on Oprah.com http://edition.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/personal/01/22/o.beautiful.skin/?imw=Y&iref=mpstoryemail We will even do two decades better and answer questions regarding skin care in childhood and adolescense.

When you arrive, we will hand you a skin care personalization guide. You will help by identifying only the conditions that apply to you. We will then match the best skin care products for you with respect given to your concerns and our knowledge. Finally, we'll educate you on how to care for your skin throughout your youth and beyond! Sunscreen is a must for everyone.