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SCELROTHERAPY

WHAT IS SCELROTHERPAY?
Sclerotherapy is one of the most prevalent treatments for spider and varicose veins. We use a tiny needle that has a sclerosing agent that is injected into the vein. Upon the injection, the solution replaces the blood in the vein, generating irritation and corrosion to the walls of the vessel. Your body then initiates the natural healing process and the vein begins to shrink and eventually disappear.

WHAT RESULTS WILL I SEE?
You will have gradual improvement. many people experience 65%-to 80% improvement. During your consultation you will be advised as to how many treatments you will need.

WHAT ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS?
You will be able to resume normal activities immediately. However, excessive standing and heavy exercising is not recommended for 24-48 hours after your treatment.
Following your visit the treated areas will become darker and may appear bruised. You do not have to wear support hose. After injecting the larger vessels, the affected area may become pigmented but this is temporary and will fade overtime.

THE POLARIS WR SCORES ON COST AND PATIENT RECOVERY TIME, says DR. MICHELE SASMOR

Today’s professional people want to stay young looking, but they often don’t have the time to spend on recovering from treatments like facelifts. That’s where the Polaris WR system with elosTM combined energy technology comes into its own.

“Surgical procedures have a two or three-week recovery time,” Dr. Michele Sasmor said. “But the non-invasive treatments with the Polaris system take about 30-45 minutes with no need for anesthesia and no down-time. The patients can go straight back to work.” And Dr. Sasmor should know – as well as using the Polaris system to treat her patients, she’s also had multiple treatments herself!

In this “baby boomer” era, Dr. Sasmor sees the use of the Polaris system as a major growth area. “Women in particular, but men also, are becoming more conscious of their appearance and want to continue working and competing with a younger workforce. Maintaining a younger appearance gives them a competitive edge,” she added.

The Polaris system with elosTM combined energy technology uses Bi-Polar Radio Frequency and high-power Diode LASER to deliver focused and predictable performance with lower energy levels that assure high patient comfort and superior results. It is also the safest technology available using lower energy levels. The system benefits include superior, repeatable results for wrinkle reduction at both the epidermal and deep dermal levels in the same treatment. The Polaris system also delivers selective thermolysis to vascular lesions including telangiectasia and leg veins up to 3mm in diameter.

Describing the Polaris system as “a nice option” for patients, Dr. Sasmor said that some people come in thinking they need a facelift and can, instead, be offered this non- invasive alternative. Plus, chemical peels “don’t give as much tightening and wrinkle reduction as this system does.” One patient had fat grafting around the orbital region that was a little puffy, she recalled. “We used the Polaris to smooth that out, and the patient said it was the best improvement she’d had in eight months of trying to take care of the puffiness.”

As for cost, five basic treatments come out at about one third to one quarter of the cost of a facelift. “Aging is a constant process. Some people think they are just going to get one procedure, but maintenance is always required. Polaris therapy should be done three or four times a year to maintain the improvements, but it is still much less expensive than having a facelift, and there is no down time for the patient,” she added.

Laser Surgery Overview

What is laser surgery?
Laser surgery is a type of surgery that uses special light beams instead of instruments for surgical procedures. Laser stands for "light amplification by the stimulated emission of radiation." Lasers were first developed in 1960. Newer laser modifications continue to have a large impact on medical and surgical practices. A large part of their impact has been seen in the treatment of various skin lesion and diseases.

How does a laser work?
The functioning of a laser goes back to Albert Einstein's quantum theory of radiation and includes other theories that help explain local tissue damage. As the light beam hits the skin, the skin may either reflect the light away, scatter the light, absorb the light, or let the light pass through the different layers. Each layer of the skin uses the light differently.
Certain parts of the skin, called chromophones, absorb the light. When these chromophones absorb the light, physical, mechanical, chemical, or temperature changes may occur in the tissue. There are many different types of lasers, including the carbon dioxide laser, the YAG (neodymium, or yttrium aluminum garnet) laser, and the argon laser. Each type works in a different manner and may be used for different treatment options. Laser light can be delivered either continuously or intermittently.

What types of surgeries use lasers?
There are many indications for the use of lasers in surgery. The following are some of the more common indications:
to remove tumors

to help prevent blood loss by sealing small blood vessels

 to seal lymph vessels to help decrease swelling and decrease the spread of tumor cells
to treat some skin conditions, including to remove or improve warts, moles, tattoos, birthmarks, scars, and wrinkles
Injections
otulinum toxin type A is injected into the muscles of the face, causing temporary paralysis and preventing the skin from wrinkling, reducing the appearance of frown lines, forehead furrows, and nostril flaring. The effects last three to six months.

Collagen Injection small amounts of collagen are injected directly into areas where the body's own collagen has been weakened. This procedure raises the depressions to the level of the surrounding skin, minimizing facial lines and scars. A skin test is required one month in advance to determine if a patient is eligible for treatment with collagen, because some patients may have an allergic reaction to the injections. The procedure may take from 20 to 40 minutes to perform, and some swelling is to be expected after treatment.
Phenol Chemical Peel
his is the deepest of all peels, where a phenol chemical solution is applied to the face to diminish deep wrinkles and even-out severely sun-damaged skin by peeling away the skin's top layers. The procedure is not recommended for those with dark or oily skin, and it permanently increases the skin's sun sensitivity. In some cases, pores may appear larger, and skin may not tan evenly after the treatment.

Photo Facial
An IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) Photo Facial is a series of full face, pulsed light treatments intended to improve the appearance of fine lines, sun damage and aged skin, as well as to reduce facial and neck redness and flushing. An intense light is emitted in a series of gentle pulses over the entire face; treatments are given at intervals of approximately three weeks for a series of five treatments.

TCA Chemical Peel
his is a medium-strength peel, where a trichloroacetic-acid solution is applied to the face to remove wrinkles and sun damage by peeling away the skin's top layers. The procedure can be used on patients with fair to medium skin tones and has a lower risk of creating uneven pigmentation patterns.
ThermaCool TCTM Facelift
his new FDA-approved technology to reverse the signs of aging uses radio frequency to lift and tighten sagging skin. This radio frequency gently heats the deep surface of the skin causing it to contract and tighten. This lifts the face, brow and cheeks without surgery. It is only FDA-approved for the eye area.

Alpha-Hydroxy Peel
 mixture of alpha hydroxys — such as glycolic, lactic or fruit acids — are applied to the skin to even skin texture and reduce superficial wrinkles. Ten percent strength peels can be performed by aestheticians in a spa. These peels must be performed in a series to achieve the kinds of effects created with deeper peels.

Microdermabrasion
 handheld device is used to scrub the skin with tiny crystals to reduce fine lines, spots and scars. Microdermabrasion is performed to increase skin elasticity and promote collagen production. The procedure is tolerated by all skin types and can be performed by an aesthetician in a spa. It takes five to 12 treatments to achieve the same results as deep peels, and the procedure works best on younger skin.

Ablative Laser Skin Resurfacing
n an ablative laser resurfacing, a CO2 or Erbium laser burns off the outer surface layers of skin, causing new skin cells to regenerate. This reduces wrinkles, scars, sun damage and superficial skin cancers. After treatment, skin will be permanently sun-sensitive and uneven pigmentation patterns in darker skin types may occur.

Nonablative Laser for Wrinkle Reduction
he CoolTouch® laser uses light to stimulate the production of collagen in cells underneath the skin's surface so skin appears tighter and plumper. Multiple treatments may be necessary.

Injections
otulinum toxin type A is injected into the muscles of the face, causing temporary paralysis and preventing the skin from wrinkling, reducing the appearance of frown lines, forehead furrows, and nostril flaring. The effects last three to six months.

Collagen Injections
mall amounts of collagen are injected directly into areas where the body's own collagen has been weakened. This procedure raises the depressions to the level of the surrounding skin, minimizing facial lines and scars. A skin test is required one month in advance to determine if a patient is eligible for treatment with collagen, because some patients may have an allergic reaction to the injections. The procedure may take from 20 to 40 minutes to perform, and some swelling is to be expected after treatment.

Phenol Chemical Peel
his is the deepest of all peels, where a phenol chemical solution is applied to the face to diminish deep wrinkles and even-out severely sun-damaged skin by peeling away the skin's top layers. The procedure is not recommended for those with dark or oily skin, and it permanently increases the skin's sun sensitivity. In some cases, pores may appear larger, and skin may not tan evenly after the treatment.

Photo Facial
An IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) Photo Facial is a series of full face, pulsed light treatments intended to improve the appearance of fine lines, sun damage and aged skin, as well as to reduce facial and neck redness and flushing. An intense light is emitted in a series of gentle pulses over the entire face; treatments are given at intervals of approximately three weeks for a series of five treatments.

TCA Chemical Peel
his is a medium-strength peel, where a trichloroacetic-acid solution is applied to the face to remove wrinkles and sun damage by peeling away the skin's top layers. The procedure can be used on patients with fair to medium skin tones and has a lower risk of creating uneven pigmentation patterns.
ThermaCool TCTM Facelift
his new FDA-approved technology to reverse the signs of aging uses radio frequency to lift and tighten sagging skin. This radio frequency gently heats the deep surface of the skin causing it to contract and tighten. This lifts the face, brow and cheeks without surgery. It is only FDA-approved for the eye area.

Alpha-Hydroxy Peel
 mixture of alpha hydroxys — such as glycolic, lactic or fruit acids — are applied to the skin to even skin texture and reduce superficial wrinkles. Ten percent strength peels can be performed by aestheticians in a spa. These peels must be performed in a series to achieve the kinds of effects created with deeper peels. Microdermabrasion
 handheld device is used to scrub the skin with tiny crystals to reduce fine lines, spots and scars. Microdermabrasion is performed to increase skin elasticity and promote collagen production. The procedure is tolerated by all skin types and can be performed by an aesthetician in a spa. It takes five to 12 treatments to achieve the same results as deep peels, and the procedure works best on younger skin.

Ablative Laser Skin Resurfacing
n an ablative laser resurfacing, a CO2 or Erbium laser burns off the outer surface layers of skin, causing new skin cells to regenerate. This reduces wrinkles, scars, sun damage and superficial skin cancers. After treatment, skin will be permanently sun-sensitive and uneven pigmentation patterns in darker skin types may occur.

Nonablative Laser for Wrinkle Reduction
he CoolTouch® laser uses light to stimulate the production of collagen in cells underneath the skin's surface so skin appears tighter and plumper. Multiple treatments may be necessary.

If you have an odd looking spot on your body that you are worried about, see your dermatologist as soon as possible. It could be skin cancer.

Dermatologists are more likely to find early stage skin cancer than other doctors and thus save more lives. It may be that dermatologists are more skilled at finding small tumors or less likely to brush them off as nothing. Basal cell cancers aren't always harmless. They are easy to remove but 5 to 10% can be resistant to treatment. Some basal cell cancers can be aggressive and damage skin around them, even invading tissue and bone. If you see a suspicious growth see a doctor right away, if possible a dermatologist.
Basal Cell appears as a small, domed bump that's pearly-white or pink colored. It can look like a small pimple or small sore; it may heal and come back.
Melanoma appears as a mole which is asymmetrical; one half of the mole doesn't match the other half. It is larger than a pencil eraser. The color isn't the same all over. It changes in size and shape, or has begun to itch, bleed, or crust over.

Squamous cell appears as a crusty or scaly patch with a red inflamed base. It is most common on sun exposed areas but can appear in the mouth, on the genitals or anywhere on the body.
There is no rating for how sunscreen stops UVA rays which penetrates deeper into the base layer of skin and can cause dangerous cell changes. The FDA has proposed a new sunscreen rule that would include label revisions for UVA. In the meantime choose a broad spectrum sunscreen which offers greater UVA (as well as UVB) protection. At present sunscreen labels do tell you how effective the product blocks UVB.
If you have any odd looking spot or any area of skin that does not look just right, see your dermatologist as soon as possible.- Ruby Hawk

Rosacea is a chronic condition characterized by facial erythema (redness). Pimples are sometimes included as part of the definition. Unless it affects the eyes, it is typically a harmless cosmetic condition. Treatment, if wanted, usually involves topical medications to reduce inflammation.
It is a common but often misunderstood condition that is estimated to affect over 45 million people worldwide. It has a peak age of onset between 30 and 60.
Rosacea typically begins as redness on the central face across the cheeks, nose, or forehead, but can also less commonly affect the neck, chest, ears, and scalp.[3] In some cases, additional symptoms, such as semi-permanent redness, telangiectasia (dilation of superficial blood vessels on the face), red domed papules (small bumps) and pustules, red gritty eyes, burning and stinging sensations, and in some advanced cases, a red lobulated nose (rhinophyma), may develop.- wikepedia

Psoriasis is a chronic, non-contagious autoimmune disease which affects the skin and joints. It commonly causes red scaly patches to appear on the skin. The scaly patches caused by psoriasis, called psoriatic plaques, are areas of inflammation and excessive skin production. Skin rapidly accumulates at these sites and takes on a silvery-white appearance. Plaques frequently occur on the skin of the elbows and knees, but can affect any area including the scalp and genitals. In contrast to eczema, psoriasis is more likely to be found on the extensor aspect of the joint.

The disorder is a chronic recurring condition which varies in severity from minor localized patches to complete body coverage. Fingernails and toenails are frequently affected (psoriatic nail dystrophy) and can be seen as an isolated finding. Psoriasis can also cause inflammation of the joints, which is known as psoriatic arthritis. Ten to fifteen percent of people with psoriasis have psoriatic arthritis.
The cause of psoriasis is not known, but it is believed to have a genetic component. Factors that may aggravate psoriasis include stress, excessive alcohol consumption, and smoking.[1] There are many treatments available, but because of its chronic recurrent nature psoriasis is a challenge to treat.- wikepedia

Vitiligo ( also known as leukoderma) is a chronic relatively common dermatologic disorder that causes depigmentation in patches of skin. It occurs when the melanocytes, the cells responsible for skin pigmentation, die or become unable to function. The precise pathogenesis, or cause, of vitiligo is complex and not yet fully understood. There is some evidence suggesting it is caused by a combination of autoimmune, genetic, and environmental factors. The population incidence worldwide is considered to be between 1% and 2%. There are two forms of vitiligo, non-segmental and segmental, with non-segmental vitiligo being far more prevalent than its segmental counterpart.- wikipedia

Eczema is a disease in a form of dermatitis,or inflammation of the epidermis. The term eczema is broadly applied to a range of persistent skin conditions. These include dryness and recurring skin rashes which are characterized by one or more of these symptoms: redness, skin edema (swelling), itching and dryness, crusting, flaking, blistering, cracking, oozing, or bleeding. Areas of temporary skin discoloration may appear and are sometimes due to healed lesions, although scarring is rare. In contrast to psoriasis, eczema is often likely to be found on the flexor aspect of joints.-wikipedia

Hyperhidrosis is the condition characterized by abnormally increased perspirati in excess of that required for regulation of body temperature.
Hyperhidrosis can either be generalized or localized to specific parts of the body. Hands, feet, armpits, and the groin area are among the most active regions of perspiration due to the relatively high concentration of sweat glands; however, any part of the body may be affected.
Hyperhidrosis can also be classified depending on if it is a congenital or acquired trait. Primary hyperhidrosis is found to start during adolescence or even before and seems to be inherited as an autosomal dominant genetic trait. Primary hyperhidrosis must be distinguished from secondary hyperhidrosis, which can start at any point in life. The latter form may be due to a disorder of the thyroid or pituitary gland, diabetes mellitus, tumors, gout, menopause, certain drugs, or mercury poisoning.
Hyperhidrosis may be also divided into palmoplantar (emotional), gustatory or generalized hyperhidrosis.
Alternatively, hyperhydrosis may be classified according to the amount of skin that is affected and its possible causes.In this approach, excessive sweating in an area that is greater than 100 cm2 (up to generalized sweating of the entire body) is differentiated from sweating that affects only a small area.-wikepedia

Melasma when present in pregnant women is a tan or dark skin discoloration. Although it can affect anyone, melasma is particularly common in women, especially pregnant women and those who are taking oral or patch contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy (HRT) medications. The symptoms of melasma are dark, irregular patches commonly found on the upper cheek, nose, lips, upper lip, and forehead. These patches often develop gradually over time. Melasma does not cause any other symptoms beyond the cosmetic discoloration.

Melasma is thought to be the stimulation of melanocytes or pigment-producing cells by the female sex hormones estrogen and progesterone to produce more melanin pigments when the skin is exposed to sun. Women with a light brown skin type who are living in regions with intense sun exposure are particularly susceptible to developing this condition.
Genetic predisposition is also a major factor in determining whether someone will develop melasma.
The incidence of melasma also increases in patients with thyroid disease. It is thought that the overproduction of melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) brought on by stress can cause outbreaks of this condition. Other rare causes of melasma include allergic reaction to medications and cosmetics.- wikepedia


Atopic dermatitis (AD) (a type of eczema) is an inflammatory, chronically relapsing, non-contagious and pruritic skin disease. The skin of a patient with atopic dermatitis reacts abnormally and easily to irritants, food, and environmental allergens and becomes red, flaky and very itchy. It also becomes vulnerable to surface infections caused by bacteria. The skin on the flexural surfaces of the joints (for example inner sides of elbows and knees) are the most commonly affected regions in people.
Atopic dermatitis often occurs together with other atopic diseases like hay fever, asthma and conjunctivitis. It is a familial and chronic disease and its symptoms can increase or disappear over time. Atopic dermatitis in older children and adults is often confused with psoriasis.
Although there is no cure for atopic eczema, and its causes not well understood, it can be treated very effectively in the short term through a combination of prevention (learning what triggers the allergic reactions) and drug therapy.-wikipedia

Seborrhoeic dermatitis (also Seborrheic dermatitis AmE, seborrhea) is a skin disorder affecting the scalp, face, and trunk causing scaly, flaky, itchy, red skin. It particularly affects the sebum-gland rich areas of skin.
Seborrhoeic dermatitis may be visually unpleasant and moderately itchy but is a harmless condition. The condition is often persistent but is easily controlled using readily available medication. After treatment, the condition may recur after a time lapse of months or years.
As with other dermatitis conditions, seborrhoeic dermatitis is often loosely defined as a form of eczema although it differs from other more serious conditions more properly defined as eczema.
The cause of seborrhoeic dermatitis remains unknown, although many factors have been implicated. The widely present yeast, Malassezia furfur (formerly known as Pityrosporum ovale), is involved,[2][3] as well as genetic, environmental, hormonal, and immune-system factors.[4][5] The claim that seborrhoeic dermatitis is an inflammatory response to the yeast has not been proven.[6] Those afflicted with seborrhoeic dermatitis have an unfavourable epidermic response to the infection, with the skin becoming inflamed and flaking.
Acute form of seborrhoeic dermatitis on scalp
In children, excessive vitamin A intake can cause seborrhoeic dermatitis. Lack of biotin,[8] pyridoxine (vitamin B6)[ and riboflavin (vitamin B2) may also be a cause.
Side effects to inflammation may include temporary hair loss. If severe outbreaks are untreated for extended intervals, permanent hair loss may result, because of damage to hair follicles.

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