dermatology
Dermatology Associates of Atlanta’s January Cosmetic Day Is Coming!
If you’re ready to begin 2012 fresh-faced, join Dermatology Associates of Atlanta‘s Skin Medics™ Medical Spa for our first Cosmetic Day of the year. Wednesday, January 11th, we’ll be offering great deals on facial fillers like Juvéderm™, Restylane®, and Radiesse®. You can also save on Botox® and Dysport® injectables which work to smooth wrinkles around the eyes and forehead. Make sure to take advantage of our specials on cosmetic laser treatments and Skin Medics™ Medical Spa‘s featured products, too.
Did you see our ad in Atlanta Parent’s December issue?
Dermatology Associates of Atlanta offers a variety of options to meet Atlantan’s skin care needs. From fat reduction and wrinkle reduction to treating various skin conditions, no matter what’s on your wish list, we’ve got you covered. Be sure to join us for our Cosmetic Day Wednesday January 11th for discounts on various products and services. For more infomation, please contact our office at 404-256-4457.
Study Emphasizes Sun Protection over Water Consumption for Beautiful Skin
We’ve all heard that drinking 8 glasses of water a day keeps your skin glowing and dewy. However, a recent investigation by the British Nutrition Foundation found that protecting your skin from the sun along with maintaining a healthy diet is much more important in achieving a healthy complexion and fighting the signs of aging.
While drinking water is important as part of adequate nutrition, forcing down 8 glasses a day to keep your skin hydrated may not be necessary. According to the BNF, “There currently appears to be very little scientific evidence relating to the effects of water consumption on skin hydration, and whether drinking more or less water actually has any impact on skin appearance.” Instead, eating a healthy range of fruits and vegetables that contain vitamins A, B, C, and E and wearing a broad-spectrum sunscreen every day are better actions to prevent wrinkles and fine lines.
Unprotected sun exposure is a proven cause of skin cancer as well as wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. This is one reason that legislation in California was recently passed that banned teens under 18 from tanning salons even if they had their parents’ permission. Sun exposure breaks down the support structures in the skin speeding up the aging process and producing fine lines and sunspots.
While it’s still important to regularly drink water, Dermatology Associates of Atlanta encourages our patients to take further measures to ensure the health of their skin and postpone the signs of aging from appearing.
For more information on anti-aging, skin cancer prevention or treatment, skincare, or dermatology contact us. You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter with the latest in dermatology news and updates!
Don’t Just Wish for Beautiful Skin This Season
Is your skin holiday ready? Our Skin Medics™ Medical Spa’s list of December specials gives you the perfect opportunity to prepare your skin for all the merrymaking of the season! With a microdermabrasion and pomegranate peel combo for only $150, your skin will be glowing!
If the area around your eyes is in need of a holiday brightening, we’re offering 20% off CosMedix® Opti Crystal Eye Serum which helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles while gently rejuvenating the delicate skin around the eyes.
Check out our flyer below for more details. Call now to take advantage of these great offers (678) 552-2163.
Our Vein Center Specials Have Been Extended
Our Atlanta Center for Veins is extending their special on Foto Facial® laser treatment through the month of December. Check out the flyer below for more details on the procedure. Dwayne Taylor, R.N. has been successfully treating varicose and spider veins for over 20 years using methods like non-surgical laser and injection treatments.
For more information or to schedule your appointment, call (678) 685-8254.
Mark Your Calendar for Dermatology Associates of Atlanta’s Cosmetic Days!
Get yourself holiday-ready during our December Cosmetic Days. Join us December 7th and 14th, 2011 for one-day only specials on facial fillers like Juvéderm®, Restylane®, and Radiesse®. These fillers work with your skin to plump areas of lost volume around the nose and mouth. Restylane® was also recently approved by the FDA for lip enhancement in patients over the age of 21!
You can also take advantage of $50 off Botox® and Dysport®. These injectables work to smooth wrinkles by relaxing the muscles that cause lines as a result of repeated facial expressions. Also included in our Cosmetic Day deals is $75 off cosmetic laser treatments over $250! Winter is the perfect time to take advantage of laser treatments because of the cooler weather and reduced likelihood of damaging sun exposure.
We’re also offering 20% off all Skin Medics™ Medical Spa’s skincare products including Cosmedix®, Skin Medica®, and Jane Iredale® products!
Make sure to mark your calendar to join us for our Cosmetic Days this December! We hope to see you there! Make sure to contact us for more information or to schedule your appointment!
Restylane® Approved by FDA for Lip Enhancement
Restylane®, a popular facial filler, was recently FDA approved for lip enhancement in patients over 21. Most often used to help reduce the deep lines around the mouth called nasolabial folds or marionette lines, the injectable works by plumping up areas of the face that have lost volume from aging and decreased collagen production or those areas that have developed wrinkles from repeated facial expressions.
A study in which 135 patients received lip enhancement with Restylane® evaluated the safety and effectiveness of the filler for use in lips. In this study, 92% of patients responded well to Restylane® as a lip enhancer. After researching and evaluating the results of the study, the FDA’s panel voted 6-0 for the approval of Restylane® for lips.
Made from hyaluronic acid, Restylane® is a gel that adds fullness to smooth wrinkles and folds. However, the same compound works perfectly to help plump lips that may be thinning or need an extra boost to meet your expectations. If you’re looking for a non-surgical way to enhance and plump your pucker, Restylane® is now FDA approved for this treatment.
Contact Dermatology Associates of Atlanta to schedule your injectable treatment or cosmetic consultation today!
CoolSculpting Featured on Dr. Oz
Featured in a recent segment on “The Dr. Oz Show,” CoolSculpting® is the latest in non-invasive fat-reduction technology. Developed by Harvard scientists and doctors, CoolSculpting utilizes the power of cooling to eliminate areas of unwanted fat. By applying extreme cold to the treatment area(s) CoolSculpting works similarly to liposuction without the needles, drugs, or suctioning cannulas, and patients can return to work right after the treatment.
Dr. Oz’s guest demonstrates the ease and comfort the CoolSculpting treatment provides patients. Lasting only an hour per treatment area, CoolSculpting can be performed during lunch and patients can return to work, no recovery time needed. Most patients see results in the first three weeks, with full results visible after two to four months. Most patients see a reduction of up to 40% of the fat in the treatment area(s) with two treatments.
CoolSculpting is not for everyone, though. The ideal CoolSculpting candidate is someone who adheres to a healthy diet and exercise routine but still has small pockets of persistent fat around the waist, abdomen, and/or legs. CoolSculpting can help reduce the fat in the treatment area to smooth and refine the silhouette.
Specifically, the treatment works by cooling the fat cells beyond their range of viability, essentially killing them. The lymphatic system works over the next two to four months to eliminate the damaged fat cells and reduce the total amount of fat in the treatment area(s).
CoolSculpting is revolutionary because it allows patients the fat reduction they’d expect from more invasive, plastic surgery procedures with no incisions, no recovery time, and little to no side effects. For more information on CoolSculpting, contact our office. You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter for the latest in fat reduction news and updates!
Dermatology Associates of Atlanta Offers Holiday Savings on Facial Injectables!
Now through December 31st, Dermatology Associates of Atlanta is offering Holly Jolly Holiday savings on Dysport®, Restylane®, and Perlane® facial injectables.
If frown lines are not part of your holiday plans, you can get $50 off your next Dysport® treatment at DAA. Dysport® works to eliminate signs of aging around the forehead and eyebrows by relaxing the muscles that cause fine lines and wrinkles. Results from Dysport® typically last 4 to 6 months, so you’ll be set for younger-looking skin long after the holiday hustle and bustle is over.
You can also get $50 off each mL of Restylane® and $65 off each mL of Perlane® you purchase (see conditions in flyer below). Restylane® and Perlane® are facial fillers that work to smooth facial wrinkles by restoring volume to facial areas like the lips and cheeks. Restylane® works well for fine lines, while Perlane’s® larger particles help eliminate deeper wrinkles around the nose and mouth.
Make sure to take advantage of these great holiday specials before time runs out! We’ll have you looking refreshed and rejuvenated before the New Year approaches!
Don’t Blink! Save at the Lashes and Lines Event Friday November 18th
Dermatology Associates of Atlanta will be hosting a Lashes and Lines event on November 18th from 7am to 12pm. If you’re looking to rejuvenate your eyes this holiday season, join us for a morning of great deals on Botox® to reduce wrinkles around the eyes, Latisse® to lengthen and thicken eyelashes thinned by age, and eye revitalizing products.
Make sure to reserve your spot by calling (404) 287-0368 and get ready to be bright-eyed for Thanksgiving and beyond! More details can be found in the flyer below:
Harvest Something Beautiful this November at Skin Medics Medical Spa
Dermatology Associates of Atlanta’s Skin Medics™ Medical Spa is offering a fabulous fall special on Microdermabrasion paired with a Pomegranate Peel. Prepare for those holiday parties and family get-togethers with this relaxing facial rejuvenation combination. See the flyer below for more details and schedule your microdermabrasion/peel combo before this great deal expires by calling (678) 552-2163.
Women and Men Get Skin Cancer Checks for Different Reasons
As the seasons change, we like to remind our patients that fall is the time we recommend our skin cancer body check. The Archives of Dermatology reported that in a survey of patients, men and women seek skin cancer screenings for very different reasons. Women are more likely to schedule skin cancer body checks after noticing a change in skin lesions, due to a family history of skin cancer and sun exposure. Men, on the other hand, most often attend skin cancer screenings much later in life after being prompted by a female spouse or family member or after a previous skin cancer diagnosis.
Skin cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in the United States. Evidence shows that while family history does play a part, extended unprotected sun exposure (including time spent in tanning beds) is a recognized cause of skin cancer, and that early detection is an important key in catching signs of pre-cancers.
While it seems as though women are seeking skin cancer screenings for the right reasons, it is still important to do so in a timely manner. The median age of women in the survey was around 53 years old. The truth is that people of any age should seek a skin cancer body check if they notice any troubling change in their skin texture or tone. Actinic keratosis is a pre-cancer that is most often found in commonly sun damaged areas like the face, top of the shoulders, and arms. These actinic keratoses are characterized by red, rough, and scaly spots of skin that become rough, and almost even tender when rubbed.
If left undetected and/or untreated, actinic keratosis can lead to one of three kinds of skin cancer including squamous and basal cell carcinoma as well as melanoma. Squamous cell carcinoma appears as irritated, scaly patches of skin, while basal cell carcinoma is characterized by raised, smooth bumps around the head, neck, or shoulders. Sometimes it can look like a sore that never heals. Melanoma is the deadliest skin cancer and most often looks like a darker brown or black lesion. Actinic keratoses may seem harmless because they aren’t cancer, but if patients go too long without treatment, they can turn into basal or squamous cell carcinomas and even melanoma.
Though it’s the most serious form of skin cancer, it’s important to know that melanoma can be 100% curable if detected early.
Monitor your skin for changes in moles including changes in shape, size, elevation, and color. To help with at-home monitoring of potential skin cancers, we often tell our patients to look for the ABCDE’s when checking any moles or suspicious lesions:
- Asymmetry
- Borders (irregularities)
- Color (changes)
- Diameter (bigger than a pencil eraser)
- Evolving over time
During a medical skin cancer body check, your dermatologist will carefully examine your skin for any curious moles or lesions. If you have any concerns, it’s best to address them with your doctor, and he or she can track any new or existing moles from year to year to measure any growth or other changes.
If necessary, your dermatologist may recommend a treatment option based on any existing pre-cancers or cancers he or she finds. For example, photodynamic therapy uses laser light to destroy cancerous tissues, while cryosurgery uses extreme cold to eliminate abnormal cells and pre-cancers.
Skin cancer screenings are a short, painless prevention measure that can help individuals of any age recognize the signs and symptoms of skin cancer. The survey published in the Archives of Dermatology demonstrates that women are ahead of men in terms of staying on top of skin cancer checks. Regardless of age, sex, or sun exposure habits, it’s important to track your yearly skin changes.
Contact us for more information on Dermatology Associates of Atlanta and to schedule your skin cancer body check. You can also stay up-to-date on our news and events by “Liking” us on Facebook or following us on Twitter.
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