Let me clarify. Feel free to wear, or not wear, whatever you would like on your body, but when it comes to your skin listen to the doctor's orders.
What does Dr. Clinton suggest?
Dr. Clinton recommends her patients apply a product that contains Vitamin A to their skin on a regular basis. Vitamin A is a key ingredient in skin rejuvenation and anti-aging products. Dr. Clinton is very excited about SkinMedica's new Tri-Retinol Complex ES.
What's so great about this particular product?
Tri-Retinol Complex is clinically proven to repair and regenerate the skin. With three forms of vitamin A in a retinoid formulation of 1.10% this product will:
Diminish the appearance of fine lines and coarse wrinkles by stimulating collagen production.
Stimulate cell regeneration and cellular turnover to enhance skin tone and texture and reduce age spots.
Encourage improved skin elasticity and firmness and minimize collagen loss.
Sounds pretty amazing, right? Well to be honest it is!
I forgot to mention that Tri-Retinol Complex gradually releases into the skin delivering all the benefits of a traditional Retin A product without the skin irritation Retin A's are known for. This is truly a new favorite of the staff at Timeless Skin Solutions.
Allyson’s Pick … As a new Mom, efficiency is KEY! The most I can get done in the least amount of time is my constant goal. That's why Skin Medica's TNS Essential Serum and TNS Ultimate Daily Moisturizer with SPF are two of my faves! They both pack a powerful punch by combining multiple ingredients into one product. Beautiful! TNS Essential Serum is an AWESOME anti-aging product and TNS Ultimate Daily Moisturizer is the perfect daytime sunscreen. Both are staples in my skincare regimen!
Kristy’s Pick … I’m a gadget person so my favorite products have to be my Clarisonic Opal and Clarisonic Brush. Honestly I was doubtful that either could make a difference in my skin but they have!
Don’t believe me? Stop in the office and check out my 47 year old skin! It looks pretty darn good.
I use the Clarisonic Opal morning and night around the eye area – and when I am out of the eye serum contained in the Opal I simply use my Obagi Elastiderm Eye Gel - another favorite. After I am done with the eye area I move on to my upper lip area. Although the Opal is designed for around the eye I figure it can’t hurt to infuse a little product into the upper lip area where women my age start to form lines!
The Clarisonic Brush is perfect to remove that extra layer of sunscreen I have been applying to my face all summer along with any dead skin cells that need a bit of help sloughing off. Better yet the products I am using can penetrate my skin better making them 30% more effective.
The best is that you can buy them both this week and save $113!
Amanda’s Pick … I have been dealing with small breakouts off and on for about 6 months now and it took quite a while to find something that worked well for my skin. After trying to self medicate and do things my way, I took Dr. Clinton’s advice and found haven in the SkinMedica Acne Toner and the Derma-RX Blemish Spot treatment. I have to be honest, someone with more severe and persistent acne problems would probably need a more revved up skin care regimen, but this turned out to be the perfect combination for me. The Purifying Toner contains 2% Salicylic Acid and is gentle and non-drying. I use it twice a day right after washing and it leaves my skin with a nice tingly clean feeling. The Blemish Spot treatment is a really neat little concoction made of Sulfur, Salicylic Acid and Zinc Oxide. I use it at night before bed and just sleep in it, and if I wake up with a new pimple I put it on while I’m getting ready and take it off before putting on my makeup. It really dries up my pimples fast and I love it!
Kate's Pick ...
I have always had acne prone skin, so thick luxurious moisturizers or sunscreens are on my list of things to avoid. It wasn't until I came across SkinMedica’s AHA/BHA Cream that I was able to introduce a moisturizer into my life! This cream boasts the power to exfoliate, revitalize and protect skin with a combination of 15% alpha-and beta-hydroxy acids as well as antioxidants. I started using it at nighttime to help with some of the texture and dryness that I was getting from other acne fighting products and now I’m hooked! It is basically a blend of both glycolic and salicylic acid delivered in the form of a moisturizer. I use it 1-2 times daily and notice that it not only provides my skin with the hydration it needs but has made my makeup go on smoother as well.
Clarisonic, the makers of the Clarisonic Brush [a staff favorite!] just came out with a brand new product using the same gentle micro-massaging movementsas the Clarisonic Brush & the Sonic Toothbrush, but geared toward your under-eyes. Although the product was just released on Tuesday, our office was lucky enough to receive a sneak preview of the product about 30 days ago. We were given some Opals for us and some of our patients to try out before the product was even on the market!
We asked our “test” patients to supply us with some basic feedback of the product, based on 7 simple questions;
Was the product easy to use?
Was it difficult to add to your normal skincare routine?
Did you see immediate results?
Did you apply other product(s) either before or after use?
Did you like the serum that came with the product?
Did you use any other product in the opal, instead of the serum?
Do you have any major complaints?
At a quick glance of the responses, the feedback was great!The product was easy to use and effortless to add into a normal skin care regimen.It seemed that the big amazement for everyone was the immediate results you could see after using the Opal.One patient exclaimed, “Actually, much to my surprise…I could see an immediate difference in the reduction of small lines around my eyes!” Based on feedback, the best time to use the Opal seems to be after cleansing as you apply your facial moisturizer.Instead of patting in the eye cream you currently use, simply switch over to the Opal and in the same amount of time, you can expect immediate “plumping” of the skin around your eyes.
Another praise we heard from our patients is the futuristic appearance of the Opal itself.Not only of the sleek outer shell, but also in the trendy design of the charger – even being compared to the Wii remote charger.One patient loved “the magnetic click you hear when you set the Opal on its charger base.”Some did experience a little confusion when first setting up the charger, because it is so different than most product chargers in the industry – and for that very reason we have an Opal laid out in the office so you can play around with it before you take yours home!
A specially formulated Anti-Aging Serum is included with your purchase.The Opal has not been clinically tested using any other product besides this serum – but we know how attached some are to their eye creams (myself included with the TNS Illuminating Eye!) - so we were interested to see if some of our “test” patients used their favorite eye product instead of/or in addition to the serum.Every patient liked the serum included, noting that “It has a very nice consistency and smell to it. Very cosmetically elegant,” and “…it's smooth and disappears quickly.”No one seemed to use one of their products in the Opal, in place of the serum, but instead just used their favorite eye cream before use, and then continued with the regimen after use (i.e. Essential Serum, sunscreen, Vitamin C).
I know what you all are wondering - were there any complaints?Not one patient had a MAJOR complaint about the product, just a few small concerns or unanswered questions.First of all, one patient showed interest in learning more about the serum itself; what ingredients are in the serum and what went into the development of this serum to work hand-in-hand with the Opal. We went straight to Clarisonic for that answer, and here it is:
“Our Anti-AgingSea Serum was scientifically developed for optimum results with the Sonic Infuser. Key points about our Serum are… specific viscosity (thickness and consistency) to work best with the cupped applicator tip [and] specific rheology (the physical way that it flows) to work with the dynamics of the Sonic Infuser.”
Ingredients include, “…Key marine and botanical ingredients to hydrate (Trehalose); to firm and tighten (Glycosaminoglycans and Kigelia Africana Extract); and to soothe and protect (Canadian Willowherb). As well, our serum has a natural preservative derived from naturally occurring substances and is Paraben free.”
Other patients expressed a need for more instructions on use, “…how much pressure to add or how to rotate…because it's so different from the Clarisonic Brush and it's close to the eye.”That is a great question, and based on our experience, both with the Clarisonic Brush and so far with the Opal; pressure is not really needed.What’s so great about the Clarisonic Brush is that the sonic vibration shakes and lifts dirt and bacteria out of the skin without much pressure at all.Same with the Opal, the gentle vibrations will plump and softly infuse the serum into your under eye area – doing all the work for you, no need to add additional pressure!
Another question that frequently arose was the expectation of how long the serum will last and how many applications you should expect with each serum.The answer there is - 180 applications, 90 per eye at twice a day – so you can expect the serum to last you 45 days.If you choose to use the product once a day, then obviously you will see a longer life from the serum – it’s up to you and your face!
Now for some fun! What other advice or insider information did our patients have for future Opal users?
“…it is great for when your sinuses are full after a nights sleep and you want to reduce the puffiness under eyes!”
“I shared the Opal with my husband before a party for instant plump!”
“The Opal is really great for travel… It's small, looks good and comes with a great little bag. “
“I am going to use the Clarisonic on just one of my eyes for the next few months. I will do it in the morning everyday after I wash my face with my regular Clarisonic Brush.” – Stay tuned for some before and after pictures!
After you try out your Clarisonic Opal – please let us know how you like it! We would love to hear your thoughts and I’m sure those interested in buying the product would love to hear them as well!
Believe me, I get it – as the average person watching the commercials of beautiful Brooke Shields flapping around her enviable eyelashes, you may say to yourself….“let’s be real…does this actually work, or is it just hype?” I am admittedly a person who doesn’t believe in anything they see on commercials, and I probably wouldn’t have thought twice about using Latisse after seeing the advertisements…especially with all the talk about change in eye color and hair growing in strange places. (Who would want their eye color to change?) However, because I am lucky enough to work here, and I had the opportunity to try Latisse, I fell in love. Not only that, I now know everything about it that one could never know from simply seeing the commercials. Therefore, I have set out to educate anyone willing to listen about what it really does, and what you should realistically expect when using this remarkable product.
One of the best things about Latisse is that it’s so customizable. You can use it as little or as often as you would like depending on how long you want your lashes to be, you can use it more often specifically on the outside corners of your lid to create a more doe-eyed sort of look, and we actually have heard both male and female patients comment that they have been using it on their eyebrows as well and are loving it. (note: Latisse was not tested for nor was it FDA approved for use on the eyebrows)
I also love it because virtually anyone is a good candidate. I’ve always had pretty okay lashes, but since using Latisse I have amazing lashes and I love the way they look. There are also plenty of women who have either never had long eyelashes, or who throughout the years have lost a lot of their previous length and volume. I have seen women come in with teeny tiny lashes barely visible to the naked eye, and after about 8 weeks I saw them with a much fuller lash and a lot more confidence as well. This is also a great product for women and men post-chemotherapy. Many people, Dr. Clinton included, never fully recover all of their lashes and brows after chemotherapy, and this is a really great way to help some of that hair grow back.
Does it change your eye color?
The “mother” product of Latisse is actually a pharmaceutical drug, Lumigen, which is used for Glaucoma patients. This product is of a much higher concentration, and it is dropped directly into the eye. Patients using Lumigen can experience some change in eye color (i.e. people with brown eyes may notice specks of yellow or gold appear in their iris), but this was never seen during the testing for Latisse.
Will I grow hair in weird places?
Not if you use the product correctly. Latisse comes with small applicators, so it’s hard to miss your target area, and you would have to continually put the solution in an unwanted area to create hair growth there.
Any other side effects?
There are patients who have experienced some irritation on their eyelids since using Latisse, i.e. itching and redness, and those patients have either chosen to return the product to us for a full refund or just power through it because they love the benefits of Latisse so much. It is also possible that the area where you apply Latisse could darken -- you apply it to your eyelid in the same place that you would apply eyeliner, so it was never something that scared me particularly, but it is important to know that a slight change in color is a possibility.
If I have done nothing else in this post, I hope to have at least made a few weary consumers feel more comfortable with the idea of Latisse and answered some of the most frequent questions we get here at the office. Now, if only Latisse could give me Brooke Shields’ awesome hair and incredible height…maybe next year.
Get informed on how to improve and maintain your skin. Educational forums presented at Timeless Skin Solutions to include makeovers from head to toe, get your car detailed at the same time and makeover your body with a Boot Camp by Fitness Edge. Come on Friday, May 8, 10am- 1pm to win the following fabulous prizes and learn more about good health. Look Flawless on the Fairways Event with Timeless Skin Solutions this Friday, May 8, from 10am - 1pm
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Grand Prize Giveaway includes:
Timeless Skin Solutions . Up to $4000 in laser services on one body area of your choice . 80 units of Botox . 2 syringes of dermal filler . Skin care products specific to your skin care needs
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At least 12 other gift baskets will be given away during the event including: . Botox and Juvederm . Latisse . SkinMedica products . Clarisonic Brush . Full Obagi Kit . NIA24 products . Fitness Edge 3 day boot camps . Express Car detailing . Complements Interiors . Recipe Express Catering
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Timeless Skin Solutions Receives 2008 Best of Columbus Award
U.S. Local Business Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement
WASHINGTON D.C., July 2, 2008 -- Timeless Skin Solutions has been selected for the 2008 Best of Columbus Award in the Spas category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA).
The USLBA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USLBA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.
Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2008 USLBA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USLBA and data provided by third parties.
Is your man a “man’s man?” Does his daily grooming routine consist of two-in-one shampoo, bar soap, and a single-edge razor? While that routine may let him get ready for the day in under 15 minutes (he probably times it) it doesn’t provide ample protection against the dangerous rays of the sun. And if he has a lot of sun damage, there are treatments available that can improve the look and health of his skin.
A good way to ease the man in your life into a healthy skin care routine is to purchase products that are unscented or have a light scent and feature masculine packaging. NIA 24 and SkinMedica feature lines that are easy to use and contain SPF protection good for daily use. I recommend NIA 24 Sun Damage Prevention 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30. This duo-action sun damage prevention is weightless, oil-free and absorbs instantly for complete protection. The product also improves skin tone, texture and hyperpigmentation. SkinMedica’s TNS Ultimate Daily Moisturizer assists the body’s natural processes in fighting environmentally-induced skin aging. It also provides fantastic hydration and antioxidant protection.
Sometimes damaged skin needs more than top-of-the-line prescription grade products. Many men benefit from non-invasive treatments like IPL, which decreases hyperpigmentation,age and sun spots is a relatively painless treatment that improves skin that has been expose to the sun year after year. The Pearl procedure treats the deeper layers of skin with pulses of light. In a few weeks, new skin is revealed.
If your man may not be ready for new products and procedures, he will certainly appreciate a Clarisonic brush. This tool (what guy doesn’t like a new tool) is proven to give Dad the closest shave he’s ever had. Women enjoy Clarisonic because it helps skin care products absorb deep into the skin. Clarisonic is fun, easy to use...and it’s one of Oprah’s Favorite Things!
Timeless Skin Solutions also has gift cards available. Bring your husband for father to our Dublin office for a consultation. After he discovers the benefits of a modern-day skin care routine, he’ll never go back to his old ways.
Take a look at your arm and count how many freckles you see. Chances are you’re wearing a lot more freckles than you did as a child. Sun damage resulting in freckles, age spots, sun spots and moles can pop up anywhere on the body - especially areas that are frequently exposed to sun light. Sometimes that damage can lead to serious skin issues including skin cancer. But treatments like Intense Pulse Light Therapy (IPL) can remove the damage leaving healthy, refreshed skin. Dr. Carol Clinton of Timeless Skin Solutions in Dublin says IPL is very effective in the treatment of sun-related aging.
“The advantage of IPL over other types of pigment and vascular removal methods is that it is fast, the recovery time is short, and the risk of side effects are low,” says Dr. Clinton. “The procedure simultaneously addresses a variety of common concerns including broken capillaries, rosacea, redness, age spots, and even enlarged pores.”
IPL therapy uses an intense light that passes through the top layer of skin and is absorbed by brown, black or blue pigment particles within the skin. The energy emitted by the laser light causes the pigment cells to break into miniscule particles which are removed by the body’s immune system.
“The light is emitted in pulses which can feel like someone has snapped an elastic band against the skin, but most patients find this treatment quite comfortable,” says Dr. Clinton.
A treatment may take anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour depending on the size of the area(s) being treated. After treatment, the skin turns to a dark, superficial crust. Once the crusting turns over - typically in one to two weeks, the underlying skin gradually changes from a pink shade to the color of the surrounding skin.
“It’s a great option for various areas of the body including the decollete, hands, arms and legs.”
The number of treatments needed to remove sun damage depends on the severity of the damage - typically one to three treatments. Costs range from $150 to $750 per treatment.
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.
Allure Magazine recently published an article highlighting a growing quest for smaller pore size. The term "Porexia" was given by a professor of dermatology to describe our preoccupation with a desire for "impossibly small pores". In the pursuit of perfect skin, many consider large pores undesirable. Smaller pore size does reflect light better and gives a more youthful appearance. Pore size is largely determined by genetics, skin type and age. As we age, we start to lose collagen and elastin that help to support the pores causing them to sag around the edges and look larger (imagine what a deflated inner tube would look like).
We must remember that pores are a biologically necessary component to our skin and to get rid of them is impossible. However, there are some things that can be done to improve the size and appearance of them making them far less noticeable.
Over the counter products will help them to look clearer but once you stop the product, the pores will return to their original condition. Exfoliating cleansers with salicylic acid, lactic or glycolic acid all stimulate cell turnover and help to clean pores. Moisturizers should be oil-free with the addition of Vitamin C or retinol to increase cell renewal and collagen production. Sunscreen is a must and needs to offer both UVA and UVB coverage. Masks with algae firm the skin and masks with clay will absorb oil.
Unfortunatley, many people do not notice dramatic improvement with over the counter products. Timeless Skin Solutions provides a variety of products and procedures, only available through a physician's office, that offers more aggressive options in our quest for smaller pore size.
Our Obagi product line contains a system of products that work together to improve overall skin texture and tone. The prescription strength Retin A in this product will give more dramatic results than over the counter retinoid products to improve cell turnover. The system also includes prescription strength Hydroquinone which will improve any dark spots or hyperpigmentation in the skin that might have been caused by previous blemishes or sun damage. The Toner portion of the system will help with oil control and the exfoliator and sunscreen will help with cell turnover and help to prevent any future sun damage respectively. Our TNS SkinMedica system will give similar results as the Obagi line but with a less aggressive form of Retin A, retinol. This would be more appropriate for people with sensitive skin. Our Anthelios line of sunscreen is the only sunscreen on the market with the patent for the protection of short UVA rays. The short UVA rays penetrate deepest into the skin and are the rays of ultraviolet light that can pass through glass.
Our physician strength chemical peels combined with regular medical grade microdermabrasion (the Silk Peel in our office) will promote exfoliation to improve overall texture and rejuvenation of the skin. Intense Pulse Light combined with Laser Genesis will target uneven tone and decrease sebaceous gland activity to reduce oil production. This in turn will reduce the tendency of the pores to be clogged with sebum (oil) which leads to cleaner and smaller appearing pores. The IPL component of this treatment also moderately stimulates collagen which will reduce the laxity of the skin and will help to support the edges of the pores. The Titan 3-D procedure is combination of the IPL and Genesis along with the addition of the Titan laser. The Titan laser targets the fibroblasts in our skin which are the cells responsible for the production of collagen and helps to stimulate their activity. As we age, the fibroblasts slow down in their production of collagen which cause skin laxity. The skin laxity is usually most evident in the jowl line and neck but it also affects the edges of the pores as mentioned above.
All of the above products and procedures offer significantly more benefit than just reduction in pore size which we will be happy to review during the consultation process.
While your eyes may be the windows to your soul, your skin probably reveals much more about you than your eyes ever will. Years of skin neglect from too much time in the sun without sun protection leaves brown spots, wrinkles, and discoloration that can be aging. Fortunately, there are new treatments and products available that can help you recapture beautiful, healthy looking skin.
It’s never too early or late to take control of your skin. By adding the latest sun protection to your daily routine, you can protect your skin today and prevent long-term damage. But not all skin protectants are the same. You want to use a product that offers the broadest band of UVA protection. The ‘A’ stands for aging. Traditional sunscreens don’t offer UVA protection, and what’s so great about the “A” is that it prevents DNA from becoming altered. Anthelios SX by LaRoche Posay was recently approved by the FDA. This product has been used in Europe for years and is now available in the U.S. Unlike other sunscreens, Anthelios SX can be used as a daily moisturizer, making it easy to add sun protection into a daily routine.
While UVA protects skin, the latest in pharmacy-grade products can reverse damage. Just in recent years, research has proven that active ingredients like Vitamins C and E, Retinol, and Hyaluronic Acid, can dramatically improve the look of skin. Products available at drugstores and cosmetic counters may contain limited amounts of these ingredients, but prescription-grade products feature higher percentages of active ingredients leading to better results. There are a lot of great over-the-counter products that can help with moisturizing and offer some level of sun protection. But if you’re looking for noticeable improvement in your skin’s tone, texture and clarity, you’ll need a product that offers a higher percentage of active ingredients.
Sun damage and aging can also affect skin’s elasticity. While many products can improve skin’s clarity, non-invasive procedures like Titan can tighten the skin, soften fine wrinkles and shrink pores. This procedure is ideal for the forehead, lower face along the chin line, under the eyes, and also another age tattler…the hands. Titan uses an infrared light that travels through to the deeper layers of skin causing tightening of the collagen architecture. Because the heat is applied deep within the skin, results may be seen within a few weeks.
You don’t have to settle for the skin you have. The latest technologies and products make it possible to reverse damage and improve skin issues that may be related to heredity.
Did you ever wonder how that one trendy friend always seems to look chic? She never seems to look her age and she always looks great!
Now you can learn the secret! Check out the new book “How Not To Look Old.” After reading this wonderful book by veteran beauty and style editor, Charla Krupp, you’ll have so many new ideas for how to look younger I probably won’t recognize you when you come in for your next appointment!
The thing I love about this book is that it addresses everything. You would expect a self-help book for the 40+ set to give fashion, beauty and anti-wrinkle skin care advice. But Krupp’s book goes far beyond that, giving specific tips and products for virtually every aspect of a woman’s lifestyle.
You start by learning if you are high, medium or low maintenance. Hint: if you’re one of my patients you may not fall into the low maintenance category. As each chapter unfolds, Krupp takes you (as she explains with her clever abbreviations) from looking OL (Old Lady) to Y&H (Young and Hip.)
In the pages of “How Not To Look Old” you will learn everything from why you should be wearing pink lipstick and high heels, to how the right length of bangs can take years off your face. If you don’t believe in the power of pink lipstick, turn to page 83 and see for yourself. And by the way, Krupp believes lip hair removal is a must for looking Y&H – regardless of your lipstick color.
Krupp devotes an entire chapter on how to manage wrinkles with non-invasive procedures. She does a great job explaining lasers, peels, injectables and more. What I love is that she takes each potential problem (crows feet, smile lines, dark spots, etc) and gives examples of procedures to ask your doctor about. This is a great way to educate yourself about your options before you meet with your doctor. If you have any questions about these or other options for looking Y&H please send an email to me. drcarol@timelessskinsolutions.com
Whether you are high or low maintenance, by the end of the book you realize that looking younger is not about drastically changing your looks or trying to look like you’re 20 again. It’s about taking care of yourself and maintaining what you have -- and wearing some pink lipstick can’t hurt!
This story is from The Ohio State University Medical Center. I encourage all my patients and their families to watch this video.
DESPITE WARNINGS, TANNING BED USAGE DOUBLES* Experts say kids are tanning – and getting cancer – at a younger age
Some tan to add a little color to their skin. Some say it makes them look and feel healthier. Whatever the reason, Americans are using tanning salons in record numbers. By the end of the day, another two million people will tan under indoor lamps.* That number has doubled in the last decade.* But more and more young people are learning that “healthy” glow can come with serious risks.
The FDA first started regulating indoor tanning products nearly 30 years ago.** Despite constant concerns about its safety, tanning is more popular than ever, especially with teenagers. But before they get a chance to buy into it, Shari Croy has a warning for her grandchildren. For decades, Shari worked to keep her skin golden brown. When the sun couldn’t do it, she did. “I started out tanning every day. I had my own tanning bed for 7 years. I called it my “Florida room” downstairs,” says Croy.
Now, at 46, Shari is battling skin cancer. Doctors say after decades of intense exposure, cases like hers are not uncommon. What is surprising – a rash of new cases involving much younger patients.
“Before, we may have seen people more in their 40s. Now we’re seeing people in their teens – people who are 15 coming in with melanoma,” says Kari Kendra, MD and Ph.D. at Ohio State University’s James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute.
Dr. Kendra says tanning beds are partly to blame. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, a recent study shows using them before age 35 can increase your risk of melanoma by 75%.*** The problem is, many young people just don’t know how powerful the tanning bulbs really are. “Even when compared to places like in Australia where the sun intensity is so much higher, the radiation from those tanning beds is still higher than the sun,” says Kendra.
It’s a message Shari got too late, but she shares it with anyone who cares to listen.
“This is what I have to say to those kids. I would show them my scars and my bald head and say it’s definitely not worth it. Definitely not worth a pretty tan when it changes your life so dramatically,” says Croy.
Croy is now working with lawmakers in Ohio to try to make it illegal to tan before you are 18. Nearly half of all states have no regulations when it comes to minors using tanning equipment.****
*Patterns of Indoor Tanning Use: Implications for Clinical Interventions, Archives of Dermatology, December 2007; 143:1530-1535, http://archderm.ama-assn.org/
**Teen Tanning Hazards, US Food and Drug Administration, FDA Consumer Magazine, April 2005, http://www.fda.gov/
***The association of use of sunbeds with cutaneous malignant melanoma and other skin cancers: A systematic review, International Journal of Cancer Volume 120, Issue 5, Date: 1 March 2007, Pages: 1116-1122. Cited by the Skin Cancer Foundation, 2007 Skin Cancer Facts, http://www.skincancer.org/
Dublin, OH – Feb. 22, 2008 – The average cost of a haircut in America is $45. That doesn’t include popular treatments like coloring and highlighting designed to cover-up gray hair. So if Americans are willing to spend hundreds, even thousands of dollars a year for youthful hair, why don’t they seek similar treatments for a more obvious tattler of age, the skin? Dr. Carol Clinton of Timeless Skin Solutions in Dublin, Ohio says there are many noninvasive skin procedures that can keep even Father Time guessing. And in some cases, early prevention with the use of pharmacy grade products can correct today’s skin problems and slow down the aging process.
“The highest-quality skin care products are only available through a physician’s office, and Timeless Skin Solutions makes it easy to schedule a 30 minute appointment to asses which products will best suit you skincare needs,” says Dr. Clinton. “We know your time is valuable so we strive to offer walk-in consultations immediately and respond to phone or email inquiries within 24 hours.”
Timeless Skin Solutions helps treat skincare issue on your terms. Sometimes a one-on-one physician consultation is not necessary. The highly trained staff can help you explore the various skincare products available and educate you about active ingredients and applications.
“Our spa-like setting takes skincare to a whole new level, “ says Dr. Clinton. “We provide pharmacy-grade products, doesn’t that mean our office looks like a pharmacy. We make taking care of your skin an enjoyable experience.”
Problem skin typically doesn’t start with deep wrinkles around the mouth. It can begin in early adolescence with acne and sun damage in young adults. Early intervention with the use of pharmacy-grade products can prevent future skin issues like scarring, discoloration, sunspots, and the lines around the mouth.
“You don’t have to suffer to get beautiful, clear skin. We don’t believe in a one-treatment-fits-all approach,” says Dr. Clinton. “Our office satisfies all your skin care needs from cleansers, to active anti-aging products, acne topical treatments, rosacea treatment, and top-of-the-line sun protection.”
Timeless Skin Solutions also features the very best in non-ablative and ablative laser cosmetic therapy and injectables to assist patients in their desire to look their best at any age. Popular treatments such as Botox® and Restylane® fill facial wrinkles for a smoother appearance. Laser treatments such as Pearl™ resurfaces the skin giving it a pearly glow.
“Many of these treatments have little or no downtime. They recapture a youthful appearance and will leave your friends guessing,” says Dr. Clinton. “The options can also be very affordable.”
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.
This spring healthy skin is in fashion for everyone, not just women. Men and children have special skin needs too. Sunscreens are a must to prevent sunburns and aging. A daily moisturizer with a built-in sunscreen should be on the vanity of every bathroom. The broadest daily sunscreen is currently manufactured by LaRoche Posay called Anthelios. Cosmetic elegance with ease of absorption is a must and Anthelios has it. Taking time every morning to apply a moisturizer with sunscreen is a habit everyone should form.
In addition to protecting your skin, you may want to consider permanent hair reduction. Lasers designed to reduce or eliminate hair growth have been on the market for more than 20 years. All skin types can be treated with lasers, but individuals with dark skin tones should ask if the laser or light source being used for their treatment is best for their skin. Treatments typically take 5-60 minutes depending on the area and the size of the area where hair is being removed. Most lasers will permanently reduce hair 80-90%, although touch up treatments may be required biannually. Laser treatments can also be done on all body areas. That means no more back hair for men and no more bumps in the bikini area for women.
When spring cleaning your home, be sure to clean up your vanity. Toss products that are old or you found to be ineffective. Just as we find the need to change clothing and hair styles with age, skin care needs should also be adjusted. Products that worked last year may not be addressing your needs this year. Stop in and have a chat with an esthetician who can address your skin care needs.
Finally, enjoy your life. Make sure to make time each day for yourself. Eat well. Give love to those around you. Take a day of rest each week and try and keep the same time each day to rise and to go to sleep. You’ll develop a rhythm and then you’ll be able to accomplish all of those New Year’s Resolutions, which might have started collecting dust by now!
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"When I reached 50 I started feeling hagard. I am an attorney, and had to compete with all the young guys. As a man I still always got manicures, so I thought why not take care of my skin? You came up with a great program that makes me feel and look great. I always feel comfortable when I come and see you. You make everything so confidential. Thank you "
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"I am a 42 year old man that had a horrible problem with back hair. I say had, because Dr. Clinton removed all of my back hair with Laser hair removel. I am so happy with the results. My wife can now give me a back rub without oil getting stuck on my back hair. I look forward to mowing the lawn with my shirt off this summer. "
