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Introducing Lumiquin!

Wednesday, November 17th, 2010

lumiquinWhen it comes to lotions and potions, it seems like the face and the neck get all the attention.  What about the hands??!!   The hands can be a very telling sign of age, so it would only seem logical to have a product specific to the hands.  Introducing Lumiquin!!  Lumiquin is rich in Quinic Acid Esters which are powerful antioxidants that inhibit stress-related signs of aging.  It also contains several other natural ingredients, like a pure form of licorice extract,  that aid in reducing the appearance of dark spots.  Benefits of Lumiquin also include:

* A volumizing and filling effect to minimize the appearance of veins 

*Supports skin’s natural barrier against environmental stressors

*Enhances skin’s moisture level so hands look softer and smoother 

Although it’s effective on it’s own, pair Lumiquin with QS Alexandrite laser treatment for a dramatic result!

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Case Report: Treating Photodamage with Pixel CO2

Tuesday, March 16th, 2010

A 57 year old male with a long history of excessive sun exposure presented with concerns about the photodamage on his face, particularly skin discoloration, moderate to severe wrinkling, and overall wanted to improve the texture of his skin.

Before treatment with Pixel CO2

Before treatment with Pixel CO2

I treated the patient with the Qs Alexandrite laser to address the more discrete brown spots (lentigos) and then treated the patient’s full face with the Pixel CO2.  Pixel CO2 is the perfect treatment for someone who has moderate to severe photodamage and would like to do some resurfacing, but is concerned about undergoing traditional CO2.  Pixel CO2 is fractionated resurfacing, which means downtime will be minimal- only about 1 week for the average patient.  Risk of infection is dramatically decreased  because unlike traditional CO2, Pixel CO2 doesn’t break open the skin- there is no oozing or weeping.  The line of demarcation, which is often associated with traditional CO2, is not an issue with Pixel CO2.  What you will get with Pixel CO2 is noticeably smoother, more youthful skin.

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Introducing Pixel CO2 Laser

Monday, February 15th, 2010

dermsd logoSan Diego Dermatology & Laser Surgery is pleased to announce the latest addition to our practice…

Introducing Pixel CO2!!

Pixel CO2 Laser offers the latest in fractional resurfacing technology.  Results from the Pixel CO2 are very similar to those of traditional CO2, but with dramatically reduced downtime and much less risk of complications.  For the average patient, a week of downtime results in tighter skin, dramatically diminished wrinkles, and overall improvement in skin texture and appearance.  When you’re ready for the next step, consider Pixel CO2!   

Photos courtesy of Alma Lasers

Photos courtesy of Alma Lasers

 

 

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Wrinkles: Blame it on Biology?

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

Why do women have more wrinkles than men?  This question sounds like it could be the set-up for a “battle of the sexes” joke, but researchers have found that women may actually be more prone to wrinkles than men.  A study, published in the November-December issue of the Aesthetic Surgery Journal, focused on the differences in aging between men and women, focusing primarily on wrinkles around the mouth (perioral wrinkles).   Their results found that the differences in aging may be a result of the biological differences between men and women.  The study, conducted by researchers in the Netherlands, found that:

  • Women’s skin tissues around the mouth contain fewer sweat and sebaceous glands than men’s, which could influence the natural filling of the skin.
  • Women’s skin tissues around the mouth contain fewer blood vessels than men’s. Better circulation may help slow wrinkle development.
  • In women, the closer attachment of muscle fibers surrounding the lips to the middle layer of skin may cause an inward traction, thus creating deeper wrinkles.
To read the complete article, please click on the following link to Web MD: WebMD

Fortunately, there are many dermal fillers that help to slow down the aging process and the appearance of wrinkles.  Products such as Radiesse®, Restylane®, Perlane®, Juvederm® can all be used to fill lines for an instant result.  Forget diamonds… dermal fillers are a girl’s best friend!

Before treat with dermal filler

Before treatment with dermal filler

After treatment with dermal filler to nasolabial folds

After treatment with dermal filler to nasolabial folds

Before treatment with dermal filler

Before treatment with dermal filler

After treatmen with dermal filler to nasolabial folds

After treatment with dermal filler to nasolabial folds

To learn more about the fillers available at our office, please follow this link: Dermal Fillers

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Treatment for wrinkles- Dysport before and after pictures

Thursday, August 6th, 2009

To learn more about Dypsort, click here: Additional Dysport information

Before

Before treatment with Dypsort

After- Noticeably less wrinkles after Dysport treatment

After- Dysport is the latest wrinkle relaxer approved by the FDA. Its action is similar to Botox - to temporarily relax muscles in the face that cause expression. This interference with facial muscular contractions allows for etched in lines and wrinkles to smooth out over time. The effects of Dysport, much like Botox, may last anywhere from 3 to 6 months for the average person undergoing treatment.

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