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Study Shows Pulsed-dye Laser Effective for Acne

Tuesday, December 15th, 2009

A report on Medwire-news.com details a study which shows that Pulsed-dye laser(PDL), aka Vbeam, is an effective treatment for acne (Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology).  The study consisted of 20 patients who were treated with PDL on one side of their face and another laser on the other side of the face.  While both laser treatments were effective in improving facial acne, a histopathological assesment “showed a reduced inflammatory reaction… this was more pronounced in the PDL-treated sides.”  Additionally, the study also found that acne stayed away longer on the sides treated with PDL. 

In our office, we often treat patients with Vbeam, in addition to Smoothbeam laser to treat acne.  Laser treatments offer patients an alternative to traditional acne treatments.  Multiple treatments are often needed, but the results can be dramatic.  To learn more about Pulsed-dye laser, follow this link to our website: Laser treatment of acne

Before treatment with Vbeam and Smoothbeam

Before treatment with Vbeam and Smoothbeam

After treatment with Vbeam and Smoothbeam laser

After treatment with Vbeam and Smoothbeam laser

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Case report: treating “striping” caused by IPL/Fotofacial

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
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37 year old white female patient came to the office after having IPL/Fotofacial on her chest performed by a nurse in another facility.  The patient stated that she noticed blistering on her chest shortly after her fotofacial and the blistering eventuated into a very noticeable striped pattern on her chest… essentially a burn from the IPL treatment.

I treated the patient with a fractionated laser device to even out the discoloration left behind from the IPL.  The patient underwent three treatments, done one month apart.  She had an excellent result; the striping is virtually gone and the patient was very pleased.  She now maintains the results with daily sunscreen and topical anti-aging products. 

This patient’s story is all too familiar.  When consulting with a patient for the first time, I always stress the importance of seeking a board certified dermatologist to perform laser treatments.   While there are many facilities that offer minimal downtime laser treatments, if not performed correctly by a dermatologist with the proper settings, the results can be unfavorable and costly.

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Cosmetic services becoming more appealing to men

Friday, November 6th, 2009
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Photo found in Practical Dermatology, September 2009- "Battle for the Sexes: How to Market Cosmetic Services to Women and Men" by Charles Crutchfield, III, MD

Men are slowly moving more and more into cosmetic procedure territory.  Cosmeceutical and over the counter products are being designed specifically for men, and recently men are “having more positive attitudes toward cosmetic procedures.”  According to an article by Charles E. Crutchfield, III, MD, “men increasingly represent a new patient base for cosmetic dermatologists.“  According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), men underwent 1.1 million cosmetic procedures in 2008 and 82% of that number were minimally invasive procedures (Battle for the Sexes: How to Market Cosmetic Services to Women and Men by Charles E. Crutchfield, III, MD, Sept 2009 Practical Dermatology).  Listed below are the most popular minimally invasive procedures among men, according to Dr. Crutchfield’s article:

1. Botox/Dysport

2. Laser hair removal

3.  Hyaluronic Acid fillers (Restylane/Juvederm)

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Rejuvenate with Radiesse!

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
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Before and after treatment with Radiesse to the cheeks

As we age, we tend to notice flattening on our cheeks and hollowing under the eyes.  For some, surgery is the answer.  But many of us don’t want to go under the knife.  So what is the alternative?  Radiesse is a dermal filler that can be used to treat areas like the cheeks and nasal grooves.  Radiesse is similar to more familiar fillers, like Restylane and Juvederm, but it is thicker and lasts on average 9 months to one year.  Pain is minimal, as Radiesse is mixed with lidocaine.  See results instantly, with minimal downtime!

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Botulinum toxin + hyaluronic acid filler = longer lasting results

Friday, October 9th, 2009

What do you get when you have botulinum toxin(Botox or Dysport) in combination with hyaluronic acid filler(Juvederm or Restylane)- longer lasting results!  Thats according to a recent report in Medscape(10/7, Melville).  Research presented at a dermatology meeting showed “botulinum toxin and hyaluronic acid fillers, when used in combination in the lower face and perioral region, provide better and durable cosmetic results than either modality used on its own.“  Researchers came to this conclusion by taking 90 patients and splitting them into three groups: those treated with botulinum toxin, those treated with hyaluronic acid filler, and those treated with both.  The patients who received either botulinum toxin or hyaluronic acid filler received one touch up during the study.  Even with the touch up, the patients who received the combination treatment fared better.  After six months, all 90 patients were evaluated again and found patients receiving combination therapy received the highest scores, and longevity and durability of the filler was improved when combined with botulinum toxin.”

To learn more about dermal fillers and wrinkle reducers, like botulinum toxin, please follow the link to our cosmetic dermatology page: Cosmetic dermatology

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