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Save the Date for Skin Medics Medical Spa Peel Day October 25th
As the saying goes, beauty is only skin deep. However, the truth is that healthy, glowing skin is often actually just below the surface. Chemical peels can bring out your most beautiful skin by removing the dull, dead outer layers of skin, smoothing and evening out skin tone and texture. Now is the perfect time to try a chemical peel if you never have, or to come back for your favorite peel with Skin Medics™ Medical Spa’s Peel Day.
Join us October 25th from 7am to 4pm for great specials on our most popular chemical peels. A $125 reservation fee gets you a free Vitalize Peel® ($150 value) and credit toward select SkinMedica® Pre-Made Regimens and products (a $200-750 value). The Vitalize Peel® improves skin tone and texture while reducing fine lines for a youthful glow with little recovery time.
With a $200 reservation, you will receive a free Rejuvenize Peel™ (worth $250) and credit toward select SkinMedica® Pre-Made Regimens and products (a $200-750 value). The Rejuvenize Peel™ works deep within the skin to alleviate the appearance of skin conditions like acne, wrinkling, acne scarring, and hyperpigmentation.
Those who wish to purchase $299 worth of SkinMedica® products will receive a limited edition SkinMedica® Gift Set for only $99, or you can get a free gift set with a $400 SkinMedica® purchase.
These great specials are only available by reservation on Tuesday, October 25th. Make sure to save your spot by calling (404) 969-2943. You can also keep up with our other events and savings opportunities by liking us on Facebook and following us on Twitter. See you there!
Dermatology Associates of Atlanta Featured in Jezebel Magazine Who’s Who of Atlanta
Dermatology Associates of Atlanta‘s Drs. Griffin, Karempelis, and Curtis were featured in Jezebel Magazine‘s October Who’s Who issue on newsstands now! For more information on DAA and our doctors or to schedule an appointment, contact us! You can also connect with us on Facebook and Twitter for more news and updates.
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.
Addicted to Tanning: Study Links Brain Changes to Tanorexia
Despite the well known negative effects of unprotected sun exposure (i.e. premature wrinkling, sun spots (liver spots), increased freckles, and even skin cancer), thousands of Americans flock to the tanning bed to gain the “healthy glow” they feel is key in looking trim and vivacious. According to statistics released by the Skin Cancer Foundation, nearly 120,000 cases of melanoma are diagnosed each year. In addition to those startling statistics, previous studies have shown that those individuals under the age of 30 who regularly tan (at least ten times per year) are eight times more likely to develop malignant melanoma than those who don’t; yet, the tanning industry is booming. A study completed by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center may have just figured out a key component to this seemingly vicious cycle of sun damage: addiction.
UT Southwestern’s pilot study monitored the brain circulation of participants while tanning. The participants completed two tanning sessions–one that exposed them to regular ultra violet light and another that used special filters to block the damaging UV rays. The study’s subjects were also administered a compound to measure blood flow to the brain and interviewed after their tanning sessions about how much they wanted to continue tanning. › Continue reading
Save $50 on Dysport now thru March 31st
It’s a new year and a great time to try Dysport®, a prescription injection used to temporarily improve the look of moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows (glabellar lines) in adults less than 65 years of age. For a limited time only, from February 1–March 31, 2011, you can save $50 on a Dysport® treatment.
With this new promotion from Medicis Aesthetics, there’s no better time to Discover Dysport & show your frown lines some love!!
To find out if Dysport is right for you, please call our office at (404) 256-4457 for a consultation with one of our board certified dermatologists.
Introducing Pellevé™ – The Latest in Wrinkle Reduction Technology
What does Pellevé™ do?
Pellevé™ is a skin tightening system that works to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, smooth the skin’s surface, and stimulate the growth of skin’s collagen to prevent further wrinkling.
How does Pellevé™ work?
The Pellevé™ device works by emitting heat energy; this energy builds up in between tissue layers of skin and fat on the treated area causing the tissue’s collagen to contract and become firmer. The firmer, contracted skin results in a reduction of wrinkling and tighter skin.
Where is Pellevé™ used?
Pellevé™ may be used on the face and neck to remove wrinkles and fine lines.
How long do the results of Pellevé™ last?
Results from Pellevé™ can last up to 6 months. Because Pellevé™ treatment results in collagen growth, improvement in skin health can be seen over time, especially with multiple treatments.
What does a Pellevé™ treatment feel like?
Most people feel only a slight warming sensation when the device is applied to the treated area. Slight redness can occur following the procedure, but is temporary. No anesthesia is required with the use of Pellevé™ as the treatment is virtually painless and requires no downtime.
Where can I get a Pellevé™ treatment?
Dermatology Associates of Atlanta is one of only two practices in Atlanta to offer Pellevé™. Contact us to schedule your consultation!
PRP Technology: Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy Used in Skin Rejuvenation
Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy (PRP) utilizes the healing power of isolated platelets from an individual’s own blood to aid in the rejuvenation of their body’s soft tissues and bones. This therapy is a part of a quickly emerging medical niche called Orthobiologics which studies ways in which the body is able to heal itself. According to a study published in the May issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, PRP therapy has proven itself effective in face and neck rejuvenation. This discovery makes dermatologists, like Dermatology Associates of Atlanta founder Dr. Edmond Griffin, especially hopeful about the potential benefits PRP therapy may bring to dermatology patients seeking cosmetic treatments.
The journal’s three month study followed 23 patients who were given monthly injections of their own centrifuge-obtained platelets into areas of depression or small wrinkles on their faces and/or necks. The results of the injections were carefully documented by a chronological series of photos using a dermoscope camera. This specialty device enabled study coordinators to pinpoint specific areas of visible skin rejuvenation. The participant’s results measured progress in several regions of the face, but showed the most improvement in improving skin texture and evening tone (33% increase) and reducing the amount of wrinkles around the eyes (30% reduction.)
The study’s results are not only of interest to Dermatologists like those at DAA, but are also promising to Cosmetic Surgeons who point to potential refinement in the facial fillers (like Botox® and Dysport®) and dermal injectables (like Restylane® and Juevederm®) that use the products to relax wrinkles and fill-in areas of the face that naturally lose volume with age. This emerging research field is changing daily so stay in the loop by reading DAA’s blog or visiting their website regularly.
DOT Laser Can Pin-Point Skin Problems
The professional laser technicians at Dermatology Associates of Atlanta’s Laser Institute of Georgia will regularly use a combination of their over 15 different lasers to best remedy patients’ skin issues. The laser technology world is also learning the advantages of combination treatments evidenced by the invention and increased popularity of the DOT (Dermal Optical Thermolysis) laser.
The advancements in laser skin therapy have come a long way in the past couple of years. Invented more recently, the Fractionated (Fraxel) CO2 lasers have the marked advantage of being able to increase collagen and elastin production to treat wrinkles, hyper pigmentation (skin darkening), and facial scarring in specific areas of the face, neck, and hands through tiny columns penetrating the dermis.
Originally introduced in the 1960’s, CO2 Laser Resurfacing was a great invention for eliminating deep wrinkles on those patients with fair complexions. The down-side to the original CO2 Laser was that it had to be used over the entire face to prevent an uneven appearance, and the strength of the treatment required significant recovery time (typically a whole month.)
The DOT laser combines the main advantages of both the original CO2 and Fraxel CO2 by penetrating the lower collagen-containing layers of the dermis through tiny microscopic points. This combination results in magnified results (smoother, tighter, younger looking skin) with significantly decreased pain and recovery time.
While the DOT laser is a viable option for most skin-types and a variety of skin issues, it’s important to schedule a consultation and speak with one of Dermatology Associates of Atlanta licensed laser technicians by calling (404) 256-4457 or visiting our website.
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No Fair! Dermatologists Discover that Women Develop More Wrinkles than Men
You have often heard aging woman complain that as they age, they are deemed “old”, but as men age they become more “distinguished.” The findings from a recent study about facial wrinkles can be added to the list of complaints…
A recent article in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal (the official publication of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery or ASAPS) published a study that found women to develop more wrinkles around the mouth area than men do with advancing age.
While dermatologists (and aging woman) have long suspected this was the case, this new study points to the differences in facial anatomy as the root of this discrepancy. For example, women have fewer sweat (also known as sebaceous) glands in that region of the face. These glands are oil producing and work to keep the skin smooth and wrinkle-free. Facial muscles are also closer to the surface of the skin in women than the muscles found in men, which may cause the skin to pull tighter and eventually be an additional cause for more wrinkles. Additionally, women have fewer blood vessels resulting in less blood flow, which may contribute to the problem.
Even though these factors may contribute to wrinkling in women, the best way to prevent wrinkles is to practice good skin health. That means practicing safe sun exposure, avoid smoking, and keeping your skin moisturized.
For women who wish to correct some of these facial wrinkles, injections like Botox®, Dysport® or facial fillers, laser treatments, or microdermabrasion can be the solution. Contact Dermatology Associates of Atlanta for more information or to schedule a consultation.
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