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Vitalize Peel® Product Spotlight
Sun damage, irregular brown spots, rough skin, wrinkles, acne, and melasma are common skin conditions that people deal with or cover up daily. While these conditions are relatively normal, they are still embarrassing, especially when they occur on the face. Skin Medics™ Medical Spa has the answer for these embarrassing blemishes: SkinMedica®’s Vitalize Peel®.
Another word for vitalize is encourage, or to give confidence, and the Vitalize Peel is undoubtedly a confidence booster as it remains SkinMedica® ’s most popular chemical peel. Chemical peels typically cause the skin to weep and peeling can occur for over one to two weeks. Vitalize Peel® is non-invasive and requires little to no down time; there is no weeping and two days after your treatment, your skin will peel for only two days and is then back to normal. The most significant change patients will notice is a smoothness of the skin, a glow of youthfulness, and a more evened skin tone. Additionally, the Vitalize Peel® is clinically proven to rebuild collagen: boosting skin’s firmness and minimizing the appearance of wrinkles. Results are noticeable after just one peel, but may require multiple (3-6) peels depending on the severity of the skin conditions present.
The Vitalize Peel® will help improve overall epidermal texture and tone for healthier, more youthful looking skin. Treatment sessions vary depending on a patient’s individual concerns, but begin at 30 minutes. While chemical peel prices vary from provider to provider, most Atlanta chemical peel patients can expect to pay around $120 for a 30 minute treatment. Patients like the results of this peel, and because he has had the treatment himself, Dr. Griffin feels that it is safe and effective for all skin types, including those with sensitive skin. For more information on Skin Medics™ Medical Spa’s Vitalize Peel®, or other chemical peels that can help you meet your skin care needs, visit our website, and continue to read the Dermatology Associates of Atlanta blog.
Avoiding Rare Complication of Botox and Dysport: Eyelid Drooping
The wrinkle eliminating dermal injectables Botox® and Dysport® have gained droves of faithful injectors since their FDA approval less than a decade ago. The beauty of the products is their ability to, relatively painlessly; eliminate facial wrinkles and furrows like crow’s feet with a few quick injections. Despite the dramatic results many patients report, there are some rare side effects (and ways to avoid them) that Botox® and Dysport® users should be aware of.
Drooping eyelid(s) are a rare, but occasionally reported, side effect of dermal injections. Both Botox® and Dysport® work by relaxing the muscle to which they are injected through Botulinum Type A (a purified toxin.) The “relaxation” results in a decreased appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, but can also result in the over-relaxation of untargeted muscles: like those that control the opening and closing of the eyelid. The best way to avoid this type of complication is to only entrust the work of a properly certified injector.
A qualified professional will know the correct amount of product to use during the procedure. Because every patient’s anatomy is different, understanding exactly which muscles to treat and how much of the syringe-stored product to administer is key in avoiding over injection which could lead to eyelid drooping. Most of DAA’s certified, experienced physicians and providers perform an average of 1,000 Botox® and Dysport® injections annually.
Also important is the provider’s prescribed aftercare direction. Dermal injection patients should try to remain standing and active immediately following the procedures. Patients who lay down immediately after injection increase their chances of having the relaxing agent settling into surrounding muscle.
But patients should take heart, unlike more permanent methods of facial rejuvenation, (i.e.-eye lid surgery (blepharoplasty), chemical peel, or laser resurfacing) dermal injections must be repeated every 4-6 months as the products’ muscle relaxing active ingredient (Botulinum A) is eventually eliminated by the body. Therefore, in the rare event mild drooping does occur, the effects are temporary.
If you’re interested in learning more about facial rejuvenation or other cosmetic procedures available at Dermatology Associates of Atlanta contact our office, visit our website, or subscribe to our blog.
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