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Receive 10% OFF Laser Hair Removal Now Through March 31st!
Just in time to help you prepare for shorts season, we’re bringing back our popular laser hair removal special. Late winter is the perfect time for laser services like hair removal due to the shorter days and likelihood that your treatment areas will be protected from sun exposure. Dermatology Associates of Atlanta’s Laser Institute of Georgia can remove hair from the face, arms, under arms, legs, bikini area, chest, and more.
Check out the flyer below for more details and contact our office to schedule your appointment. You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the latest in cosmetic laser treatment and skincare news.
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!
California Passes Tanning Bed Ban for Teens
California recently became the first state to ban those under 18 from using tanning salons because of connection between tanning beds and skin cancer. While awaiting FDA regulations on teens and tanning, California Governor Jerry Brown signed the measure prohibiting tanning salons from allowing anyone under 18 to use tanning beds, regardless of parental approval. Georgia hasn’t banned the use of tanning beds for those under 18, but it is one of the states that requires in-person, parental permission for anyone under 18 to tan in a tanning bed.
According to stats from the National Cancer Institute up to 35% of 17-year-old girls will use a tanning bed to maintain their summer glow. Other studies have indicated that tanners, especially young girls, can exhibit behaviors demonstrating an addiction to indoor tanning. Additionally, tanning beds use activity that exposes humans to some of the highest levels of carcinogens to humans, increasing the risk of developing melanoma by 75%. Tanning beds utilize concentrated ultraviolet light which can cause sunburn and speed up the skin’s aging process and increase the risk of deadly skin cancer. Those who tan indoors are 2.5 times more likely to develop squamous cell carcinoma and 1.5 times more likely to develop basal cell carcinoma.
In fact, a recent article published in Skin & Allergy News links the spike in current melanoma cases amongst women aged 25 to 34 to the use of tanning beds during their teens in the 1990s. One dermatologist said that almost all of his melanoma patients admitted to using a tanning bed at some point in their past.
At Dermatology Associates of Atlanta, we encourage our patients to avoid unprotected sun exposure including the use of tanning beds. For those who may not have adhered to this rule in the past, we perform annual skin cancer screenings to ensure no cancer is present, and identify any pre-cancers (actinic keratosis), to begin skin cancer treatment plans if necessary.
Skin cancer treatments like photodynamic therapy which destroys cancerous tissue, topical chemotherapy for basal cell carcinomas, cryosurgery to freeze and eliminate abnormal tissue, and Mohs skin cancer surgery to remove the cancerous tissue layer by layer, are all available at Dermatology Associates of Atlanta. Depending on the patient and type of skin cancer, some laser treatments from our Laser Institute of Georgia may also be used instead of cryosurgery.
For more information on skin cancer symptoms, prevention, and treatment, contact us. You can also connect with us on Facebook and Twitter for the latest dermatology and skin cancer news.
Mark Your Calendar for Our Spooktacular Cosmetic Day!
Dermatology Associates of Atlanta invites you to spend this Halloween (Monday, October 31st) at our Skin Medics Medical Spa‘s Cosmetic Day Spooktacular event for one day only savings on dermal injectables, laser skin treatments, and skincare products.
Discounts will only be valid for procedures scheduled or completed on Cosmetic Day, so mark your calendar to join us! Make sure to take some time out of your busy Halloween day to take advantage of our offers on Botox®, Juvederm®, Radiesse®, and more!
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Treating Skin Conditions for Children, Teens, and Patients of All Ages
Although Dermatology Associates of Atlanta offers various cosmetic skin services like laser hair removal, fat reduction, and facial rejuvenation (to name a few), we are still board certified dermatologists trained to treat a variety of skin conditions. A blog from Best Health magazine earlier this month reminded us of how difficult it is for children and teens to deal with acne, psoriasis, eczema, and more. The Article was intended to help parents teach their children how to maintain a positive body image and equip them with tools to deal with insensitive peers.
As we all know, acne is frustrating at any age. No one wants a big whitehead on his or her nose, but most of us remember a period when hormones seemed to cause pimples to crop up like crazy. It’s not only important to teach your children how to ignore teasing from their peers, but also to teach them how to take care of their skin so future breakouts are minimized. You could also take them to see a dermatologist for different alternatives such as skin treatment options like Isolaz™for acne if over-the-counter cleansers are not working and you want to avoid oral medications. However, tried and true medications for acne include benzyl peroxides (OTC), topical antibiotics, topical retinoic acid, and topical salicylic acid (OTC). While some of these medications are available over-the-counter a dermatologist can prescribe stronger versions if needed. Oral medications are usually considered in more severe cases, and in the most severe cases Accutane may be prescribed.
While not as common in younger people, psoriasis is another skin condition that can be physically, emotionally, and socially uncomfortable for a child or even teenager. We have an entire center devoted to psoriasis, the Psoriasis Treatment Center. While psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that is rarely relieved by ointments and medications, our patients often find relief with our PHAROS EX-308 Eximer Laser treatments. We also offer prescription compounds and other therapies like psoralen soaks for the palms and soles to relieve discomfort and itching. Light treatments are also common for psoriasis patients. Now for some patients biologics may be the only treatment that gives total body lasting control, but this is usually reserved for the older patients where all other forms of treatments have been tried.
Although it’s one of the most common skin conditions, itchy eczema can also make kids and teens want to hide their skin. Our dermatologists can prescribe compounds to help relieve eczema symptoms in hopes that children and teens with eczema will feel as comfortable as possible in their own skin. Light therapy is commonly used to tame the more difficult eczema cases. At times, dermatitis may be aggravated by certain laundry detergents and fabric softeners. Avoiding free washing with drying soaps and fabric softeners designed for the dryer seem to be most helpful in the long-term control of this unyielding dermatitis. DAA’s Laser Institute of Georgia can also provide removal of skin conditions or imperfections with laser birthmark removal (hemangiomas), laser wart removal, and mole removal.
Dermatology Associates of Atlanta believes it’s important to educate young patients on proper skin care, skin condition treatment, and positive body image. It’s very important for parents to support their children in dealing with their skin conditions. Talking about problems like skin conditions helps children understand that there are no underlying causes, although, genetics may have something to do with conditions like acne, eczema, and psoriasis. Parents play a role in helping their child deal with these long-term conditions. We also think beginning regular dermatology visits is important for the continued health of young patients through adulthood. To learn more about our general dermatology services or to schedule a consultation, visit our website. Be sure to connect with us on Facebook and Twitter as well.
It’s Not Too Late to Save on All Your Favorite Cosmetic Products and Treatments
Join us this Wednesday, October 12th for a chance to save on the cosmetic treatments and products that you use most and learn about some you haven’t tried.
Our providers will demonstrate and discuss new skin treatment options at DAA! Dr. Ashley Curtis will discuss V-beam laser treatment and Aesthetician Cindy Hall will speak on the benefits of Jane Iredale® makeup.
We’re also offering great deals on syringes of facial fillers like Juvéderm®, Restylane®, Perlane®, and Radiesse® which help re-plump areas of lost volume around the nose and mouth and smooth fine lines.
Our cosmetic injectables like Botox® and Dysport® will also be discounted. These two injectables work to relax the muscles in the upper face that cause a furrowed brow and forehead lines.
You can also take advantage of specials on our Jane Iredale® cosmetics and other spa products from Skin Medics™ Medical Spa.
Come to Dermatology Associates of Atlanta’s Cosmetic Day for great savings on your favorite cosmetic products and treatments. The event will also feature one day only discounts to patients who schedule treatments through the events. We hope to see you there!
For more information on Dermatology Associates of Atlanta or our Cosmetic Days, contact us. You can keep up with the latest skincare and dermatology news by following us on Facebook and Twitter.
Save on Cosmetic Skin Treatments at DAA’s Cosmetic Days – October 12th & October 31st!
On October 12th and 31st, Dermatology Associates of Atlanta will host Cosmetic Day. Be sure to join us to save on cosmetic skin treatments like cosmetic laser treatments, cosmetic injectables, and facial fillers, plus you’ll receive discounts on spa products from Skin Medics™ Medical Spa.
DAA’s Laser Institute of Georgia
If you thought Dermatology Associates of Atlanta’s eight on-site specialty centers were extensive, then you will definitely consider the sixteen different lasers at the Laser Institute of Georgia amazing. We, however, see it as a way to provide Atlantans with the best skin care head to toe. Lasers can treat a variety of skin conditions, and our physicians have over twenty years of experience working with this skin care technology.
If you’re wondering why sixteen lasers are necessary, allow us to explain: just like no two human beings are identical, all lasers are slightly different. Although settings can be adjusted on most lasers, certain lasers treat specific conditions and skin types better. Lasers are attracted to pigment, the darker the pigment, the more effective the laser treatment. Take laser hair removal and laser tattoo removal for an example. We probably wouldn’t have much luck trying to remove hair with a tattoo removal laser (or setting). › Continue reading
DAA’s Skin Games: Myth or Fact about Children’s Skin Care
Dermatology Associates of Atlanta is giving away prizes and testing your knowledge about children’s skin care. Be one of the first 5 people to submit your myth or fact answers, to marketing@dermatlanta.com, and win $50 off any cosmetic skin treatment at DAA.
Male Seeking Body Hair Removal? We Have a Specialty Center For That!
According to a recent New York Times article detailing the ever-evolving trends in male health and beauty, a majority of men (61%) aged 18-29 report utilizing some form of body hair removal to clear certain regions below the neck. The same article also reports that the most common areas for body hair removal in males include: the groin, chest, armpits, and back.
Even though the razor manufacturing industry remains strong (grossing over $10 million per year), many males complain that body hair removal is inconvenient and time consuming when removed with a razor. Dermatology Associates of Atlanta, dedicated to complete dermatological care, offers a complete menu of laser hair removal services through The Laser Institute of Georgia, DAA’s laser specialty center. Most qualified laser hair removal patients see noticeable, permanent results after a series of three to six treatments.
Laser hair removal is a procedure most effective for individuals with darker, coarser hair. For fair patients, DAA’s Laser Institute of Georgia also offers electrolysis. To learn more about the hair removal services offered at Dermatology Associates of Atlanta or to schedule a consultation, visit their website.
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