Be Timeless: Exercising Facial Muscles
http://www.skincare-news.com/articles.php?ArtID=496
Feb 17, 2008
Exercising Facial Muscles
Okay, we spend a good bit of time and money trying to relax muscles, so who really believes that exercising facial muscles will make the skin tighter? http://www.skincare-news.com/articles.php?ArtID=496 I have seen devices to work out the muscles around the mouth in hopes of firming up the skin in the lower face. If this worked, then people who talk more or eat more would have the most "fit" skin in the lower face. Alas, this is not true. But, do stop in to the office. If yoga and sleep don't help your face to relax, I definitely have the power!
Natural Alternatives
Occassionally I am asked about using natural alternatives for masks, lightening creams, moisturizers, etc. I came across this article and had a good chuckle thinking about the process of making oneself look their best. http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/51709 It made me appreciate what our foremothers went through to look great and how much better we have it today! There is science behind many of these treatments, so enjoy the article and indulge if you have the time!
Feb 15, 2008
We Now Carry Obagi
Timeless Skin Solutions now carries the Obagi skin care line. Here is some information about Obagi:
"Obagi Medical Products is a pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures, markets and sells proprietary prescription skin care Systems. The Systems are designed to prevent and improve the most common and visible skin disorders in adult skin. Obagi Medical Products has developed prescription-strength skin health systems focused on preventing and/or improving skin conditions including photodamage, hyperpigmentation (chloasma, melasma, freckles), acne, vulgaris and rosacea. The Obagi Nu-Derm System is the number one brand of Physician Dispensed products in the United States. Because the Obagi System products contain prescription strength formulations, the Systems are only available through physicians, which include over 3,500 in the U.S., primarily Dermatologists, Plastic Surgeons, Medical Spas and other Skin Care Specialists."
Feel free to stop in to learn more about Obagi.
Feb 13, 2008
Recent Article About Botox
An article was brought to my attention yesterday about the FDA looking into adverse reactions to Botox and Botox Cosmetic that have been blamed for hospitalizations and even deaths -- mostly in children treated for cerebral palsy-associated limb spasticity, an off-label usage.
The FDA does a wonderful job of providing a feedback mechanism for unusual events, as evidenced by the recent press with Botox. Please know these adverse events were in low body weight (usually very young children) with severe major muscle spasticity. Large doses, in ranges far above what is used cosmetically, were used in these children. Botox is still considered a safe and effective treatment for facial muscle relaxation. Botox is delivered for these indications in small doses for small muscles. Botox is a medical procedure and should be treated as such. While the risk profile remains low, it is not advisable to receive Botox from a professional who considers the administration of Botox “a party”.
The FDA does a wonderful job of providing a feedback mechanism for unusual events, as evidenced by the recent press with Botox. Please know these adverse events were in low body weight (usually very young children) with severe major muscle spasticity. Large doses, in ranges far above what is used cosmetically, were used in these children. Botox is still considered a safe and effective treatment for facial muscle relaxation. Botox is delivered for these indications in small doses for small muscles. Botox is a medical procedure and should be treated as such. While the risk profile remains low, it is not advisable to receive Botox from a professional who considers the administration of Botox “a party”.
Feb 4, 2008
Review of Fraxel
I’m in San Antonio and reviewed all the new products at the American Academy of Dermatology. Fraxel introduced its new CO2 technology that was mentioned on NBC’s Today Show last Friday. I’ve had several patient’s ask me about this. Here is some information.
This is a fractioned laser source that treats only part of the skin. It has less down time than CO2, which was one of the first full face rejuvenating lasers on the market. This is a very aggressive laser and it goes quite deep. The idea is to give a CO2 result (which in many cases leaves the skin slightly pink in appearance) without the downtime of a full CO2 treatment. It is a painful procedure and although CO2 is the gold standard, most physicians have moved away from this technology due to downtime, discomfort, and complication profile. This is truly a “burn care” post procedure and quite often there is significant bleeding and oozing. It is not a procedure for the faint of heart. And, if you are going to do a fractionated procedure, why not do the gold standard full CO2 procedure? I don’t see this as a huge improvement in the aesthetic laser market; just modifying existing technology a bit.
Cosmeceuticals seem to have the biggest splash at the AAD. The trend is to recognize that these high grade products should either begin just before procedures but most certainly should be used after procedures to give the greatest benefit to the health of one’s skin.
This is a fractioned laser source that treats only part of the skin. It has less down time than CO2, which was one of the first full face rejuvenating lasers on the market. This is a very aggressive laser and it goes quite deep. The idea is to give a CO2 result (which in many cases leaves the skin slightly pink in appearance) without the downtime of a full CO2 treatment. It is a painful procedure and although CO2 is the gold standard, most physicians have moved away from this technology due to downtime, discomfort, and complication profile. This is truly a “burn care” post procedure and quite often there is significant bleeding and oozing. It is not a procedure for the faint of heart. And, if you are going to do a fractionated procedure, why not do the gold standard full CO2 procedure? I don’t see this as a huge improvement in the aesthetic laser market; just modifying existing technology a bit.
Cosmeceuticals seem to have the biggest splash at the AAD. The trend is to recognize that these high grade products should either begin just before procedures but most certainly should be used after procedures to give the greatest benefit to the health of one’s skin.
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