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Skin Care
Skin
Rejuvenation We are approaching the new millenium with a
wide array of choices for non-surgical procedures to
make our aging or sun-damaged skin look healthier and
years younger.
Clinical skin care programs that incorporate
physician dispensed home care products and light to
medium depth glycolic, salycitic and TCA peels, help
to diminish fine lines and wrinkles, eliminate age
spots, smooth and soften the skin, control or
eliminate acne and provide a healthy glow to otherwise
dull, lifeless environmentally damaged skin.
Topical agents such as Vitamins C&E are
antioxidants and can provide powerful protection from
free radical damage as well as lighten, tighten, and
brighten photo-aged skin. Retin-A, and Renova, which
is a more emollient form of Retin-A, are the only
prescription drugs on the market approved by the FDA
to call themselves a “anti-wrinkle” cream. They can
correct pigmentation problems, improve acne, reduce
fine lines and wrinkles, increase collagen production
and thicken the skin.
Botox and Collagen injections can temporarily
eliminate frown lines, crows feet and deep wrinkles
above the upper lip for a period of 3-4 months.
Call Anderson-Mason Plastic Surgery at
(817)810-0770 and schedule an appointment today with
our Skin Care Specialist. She will evaluate your
concerns and make recommendations for the appropriate
treatment.
Sun
Protection Sunscreens are the best anti-aging properties
available today. Ninety percent of all aging signs,
which include wrinkles, deep lines, sagging skin,
brown spots, pre-cancerous lesions and skin roughness
are caused by the damaging rays of the sun.
The sun emits two types of rays. The UVB ray is the
short ray and is responsible for sunburns. The UVA ray
is the longest ray, penetrating into the deep layers
of the skin and are responsible for causing the aging
effects. Both UVA and UVB are known to cause skin
cancers.
The UVB ray is strongest on sunny days between the
hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. the SPF factor is
associated with this ray only and addresses the time
it takes the skin to burn.
The UVA ray is present 365 days a year, sun up to
sundown. Most damage occurs early in life, usually
before the age of 20, and it’s effects may not become
visible for years.
Most sunscreens in makeup and moisturizers are UVB
protectants only and offer no protection from the more
damaging UVA ray. In addition, many sunscreens that
claim to be UVA-UVB broad spectrum contain only trace
amounts of UVA protection.
When choosing a sunscreen, consult your Doctor or
Skin Care Specialist. They will be able to make
recommendations based on their knowledge of
ingredients and it’s delivery system into the skin.
Call Anderson-Mason Plastic Surgery at (817)810-0770
for further information.
Derma
Peel Derma Peel is the non-surgical answer to
smoother, firmer, healthier skin. It is commonly known
as the “lunchtime peel” because the procedure takes
only a short time to perform, makeup can be reapplied,
and you can return to work or play immediately.
Microscopically fine, abrasive crystals are moved
over the skin’s surface using controlled pressure and
vacuum. The treatment is painless and is often
described as a sandblasting with velvet. The face is
left feeling as though you have a slight sun or wind
burn.
The process is repeated every 7-10 days over the
course of several weeks or months. You will see
immediate results after the very first treatment, and
these effects will increase with each treatment as
softer, smoother, skin makes it’s way to the surface.
This treatment is an excellent alternative to
chemical peels or laser resurfacing for the individual
who is concerned about a long recovery period,
discomfort or the long time effects of those
procedures.
If you desire a healthier and more youthful
appearance, Derma Peel may be the answer you’ve been
waiting for. Please call Anderson-Mason Plastic
Surgery for additional information or to schedule a
consultation with our Skin Care Specialist at
(817)810-0770.
Chemical
Peels Chemical peels are performed as part of a skin
rejuvenation process. The most popular peels include
alpha Hydroxy acids (glycolic), Beta Hydroxy acids
(salicylic) and TCA (trichlroacetic).
Glycolic acid peels vary in strength from 15%-90%
and dissolve the adhesive like substance that binds
dead skin cells together. The acids are found
naturally in sugar cane and fruit and can diminish the
appearance of fine lines, improve texture and even
skin tone. They have little or no down time and are an
excellent tools for exfoliation.
Salycitic acid are naturally found in willow bark,
wintergreen leaves, and sweet birch bark. They are
excellent exfoliators and enter deep into follicles to
help clear acne conditions and deep clean pores. They
cause slightly more peeling during the week following
the treatment but are less irritation or drying than
glycolic peels.
Trichlroacetic acids are generally used as deeper
peeling agents. They vary in concentration and only
physicians can administer a peel with a level of 35%
or above. There is about a week of down time which may
include intense redness and extensive peeling.
Although the risk increases with higher
concentrations, so do the benefits. It can remove
wrinkles, melasma’s and can correct some existing
scars as well as tighten the skin and reverse laxity.
Consult Anderson-Mason Plastic Surgery at
(817)810-0770 where the Biomedic MicroPeel (AHA), the
BioMedic MicrPeel+(BHA) and the Obagi Blue Peel (TCA)
are performed as part of the skin rejuvenation
process.
Epilight The Epilight hair removal
successfully removes unwanted hair from all parts of
the body. It effectively treats most skin types and
hair colors with excellent results and minimal injury
to surrounding skin tissue.
This innovative photo-epiplation device uses
intense pulsed light to penetrate the skin selectively
without damage and targets the hair follicle at
whatever depth it resides destroying the bulb inside
the hair follicle. Epilight hair removal is a
non-invasive procedure. It offers longer lasting
results compared to shaving, waxing, and depilatory
creams.
Hair removal with Epilight has only slight
discomfort compared to electrolysis, which involves
inserting a needle into each hair follicle. Epilight
feels like the snap of a rubberband, causing only
slight discomfort compared to electrolysis, and
waxing.
The average patient receiving 4-6 Epilight
treatment should remain hair-free for at least 1-2
years. Occasional follow-up treatments may be needed
to sustain the hair-free areas for extended periods of
time.
Epilight is convenient. You can return to work the
same day after a treatment. Treatments usually last
fifteen minutes to one hour depending on what body
site is being treated.
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