Skin Concerns & Conditions
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Sagging and loose skin is commonly part of the natural aging process. The skin tends to droop and sag as it loses its integrity, leading to many unwanted cosmetic changes to the face and body. Although this condition is most common in older age groups, many factors can accelerate the process such as diet, lifestyle, and genetics. The good news, however, is that there are so many effective treatments to prevent and reverse the process that are both effective and long-lasting.
Treatments include:
-IPL
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Facial volume loss is a common condition characterized by hollowing of skin in areas such as the eyes and temples. It’s also common to observe facial volume loss-related changes such as flattening of the cheeks, wrinkle formation, etc.
Volume loss in the face is mostly age-related, but many things can contribute such as diet and lifestyle habits and/or genetics. Loss of bone, muscle, and fat also further complicates these changes with age, as they can facilitate further drooping and sagging of facial contours on top of the diminishing collagen production.
Treatments that are available for Facial Volume Loss include:
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Hair loss is extremely common among both men and women. There are so many factors that can lead to hair loss such as stress, hormones, aging, and genetics. Hair loss looks like thinning hair, excessive shedding, and premature balding.
Treatments that are available for Hair Loss include:
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Skin tends to lose its integrity with time, leading to many unwanted cosmetic changes to the face and body, and the hands can be one of the most susceptible areas to this! Wrinkles and veins tend to show more prominently as the structure of our skin, fat, and muscle tissues becomes less robust with age. Although this is most common in older age groups, many factors can accelerate the process such as diet, lifestyle, and genetics. Luckily, there are advanced solutions to aging hands that are on par with facial treatments.
Treatments for Aging Hands, Neck and Chest include:
-IPL
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The double chin, also referred to as submental fat, is a condition with excessive fat-pocketed tissue underneath the chin. Double chins generally form as a result of weight gain, but there are other factors at play as well. An otherwise fit or average-weight person may develop a double chin due to age or posture, or even from genetic predisposition.
Treatments for Double Chin include:
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Sun damage may occur in areas of the skin that are exposed to the sun. When sun damage affects the skin, flat brown spots may develop, sometimes referred to as “Sunspots” or lentigines. These spots are non-cancerous, harmless, and painless. They are very common in older demographics, but can affect all age groups depending on the extent of sun exposure in one’s lifetime. This condition is mostly cosmetically irritating, as it can be highly disruptive to one’s complexion.
Sunspots are generally different from Melasma, which are more difficult to treat and are generally due to other factors like hormones and genetics.
Treatments for Sun Damage and pigmentation include:
-IPL
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Acne, or Acne Vulgaris, is a chronic skin condition in which pores and/or hair follicles get clogged and inflamed, causing the formation of swollen, red, tender bumps. The main factors contributing to acne are generally known to be excessive oil gland production, bacteria, and hormonal activity. Acne is most commonly observed on the face, shoulders, back, or arms, but may appear in any place throughout the body. It’s also most common in young teens and young adults, although it can also be found in a wide variety of age groups and across different skin types. It’s an extremely common condition and can cause discomfort and pain as well as significant emotional distress. The distress can extend beyond the incidence of acne, since it may often cause scarring that can damage the skin’s surface long-term. Luckily, there are now many effective solutions for acne treatments and acne scarring.
Treatments available for Acne and acne Scarring can be found here.
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Birthmarks are red, purple, or brown pigmented spots on our skin that are present from birth. Nearly everyone has some type of birthmark, although the appearance of birthmarks can vary significantly from person to person. There are generally two types of birthmarks: vascular birthmarks and pigmented birthmarks. Despite their different underlying causes, they both create dark splotches on the skin that can disrupt an otherwise smooth and even skin tone/complexion. Due to the distress this can cause, many people are looking for an effective cosmetic procedure to reduce the appearance of their birthmarks.
Treatments for Birthmarks include:
-IPL
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Precancerous skin lesions are small growths or lesions on the skin that may lead to skin cancer if untreated.
These lesions, also known as actinic keratosis (AK), tend to be scaly, rough patches of skin. They may be raised but may also not appear outwardly on the skin at all. These AK spots may be tender, and itchy, and they may even bleed in some cases, whether they are visible or not. If untreated, AKs may develop into squamous cell carcinomas, a type of skin cancer.
There are other types of precancerous skin changes or growths such as lentigo maligna (LM), which usually appears as a darkly pigmented region with irregular borders and, in some cases, mild redness. These lesions may develop into malignant melanoma, a dangerous type of skin cancer.
Both AK and LM are found on sun-damaged skin, usually in places such as the face, neck, chest, and particularly the nose and cheeks.
Treatments recommended for Precancerous Skin Lesions include:
-Cryotherapy
-Excision
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Under-eye hollowness is a common concern for many who have felt they have sunken eyes or always look tired. There are many causes of under-eye hollowness such as natural aging or inherent genetics but all result in volume loss, sagging skin, and loss of youthful eyes. The lack of volume can further be compounded by causing shadowing under the eyes which appear as dark circles. The good news is that under-eye hollowness can be effectively treated noninvasively with little downtime. No matter what the underlying cause is, there are now cutting-edge solutions to volume replacement for softer and more youthful under-eye or tear-trough regions.
Treatments available for Under-Eye Hollowness include:
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With time and aging, the veins in our tissues tend to undergo changes in their structural strength and develop floppy valves. As these changes occur, sometimes the blood may begin to pool in certain areas, causing the veins to bulge and appear more prominently through the skin. These pesky veins are known as spider veins in smaller blood vessels and capillaries, and they’re known as varicose veins in larger blood vessels. From a medical perspective, they usually don’t cause too much harm. They can be mildly painful in certain cases and may irritate the surrounding skin, but they are often benign. From a cosmetic perspective, however, they can be quite troublesome as they can be very disruptive to the skin’s clear and even complexion.
Treatments for this include:
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Rosacea is a common skin condition in which the skin appears flushed and red due to excessive surface blood vessels and broken capillaries. Sometimes small red bumps may form as well, and they may even contain pus. Some patients even experience ocular rosacea, in which their eyes and eyelids become red, irritated, and swollen. Rosacea is a chronic and cyclical condition, usually involving flare-ups that may last several weeks to months. Light-skinned women are most often affected by rosacea and facial flushing, but it is found in many different patient populations.
The causes of rosacea are not fully known, but it does appear to be hereditary and is complicated by environmental and lifestyle factors. Some common triggers of flare-ups have been identified, such as extreme temperatures, sunlight, stress and emotions, exercise, vasodilation drugs, cosmetics, alcohol, certain foods, etc.
As you can imagine, the effects of rosacea and its intense facial flushing symptoms can be highly disruptive not just medically, but cosmetically as well. Luckily, treatments are available to effectively reduce redness and facial flushing flare-ups. Due to its hereditary nature, continued treatment may be necessary, however.
Treatments for Rosacea include:
-IPL
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Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis) is a medical condition characterized by heavy, excessive sweating. It may sound unassuming, but hyperhidrosis can cause very significant distress. Sweating heavily even without being overly warm can lead to some highly unwanted cosmetic effects, with frequent sweat marks and moisture seeping through the clothing. This condition can be really difficult to deal with due to the cosmetic and social ramifications of constant sweating.
The most effective treatment for Hyperhidrosis is: