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Skin Conditions

CONSULTATIONS & SKIN CONDITIONS.


The best way to find out exactly what condition your skin is in or what problems your skin may have is to schedule a complete skin analysis and consultation appointment. We like to educate our client’s on the causes of the skin problems and explain treatments that may help improve the condition of the skin. We will explain all of our treatments, starting with introductory spa treatments up through advanced medi-spa treatments. Our free consultations are very informative and prepare our clients for upcoming treatments that they might schedule. Please call us to schedule one today!


There are many different skin conditions that effect different people at different times in their lives. It is important to understand how normal skin functions before understanding the problems that can occur. In general, healthy skin is maintained by regular safe exfoliation, moisture, sun protection and anti-oxidants. It is also important to maintain a healthy diet, weight, proper sleep and drink plenty of water. On that same thought process, it is important not to get too much sun exposure and smoke or drink too much alcohol. In other words, healthy skin is beautiful skin.

Normal Skin


Before we look into problem skin conditions, it is important to understand how the normal skin organ works. The skin is the largest organ of the body. It is an elastic protective covering, which is thinnest on the lips and eyelids and thickest on the palms and soles of feet. Skin has three major layers; Epidermis, Dermis and Subcutaneous.


The Epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin and forms the protective covering of our body. Keratinocytes are produced in the lowest layers of the epidermis and migrate up through the epidermis during their life cycle until they are dead skin cells in the outermost Stratum Cornuem. The epidermis also contains Langerhan’s cells, important in the skin’s immune function and NMF or natural moisturizing factor that is responsible for maintaining hydration of the epidermis. The NMF contains, amino acids, organic materials, chemicals and minerals. When the NMF is compromised, the skin loses water and becomes dry and inflamed.


The Dermis consists of highly sensitive and vascular connective tissue, collagen, elastin, and reticular fibers. It consists of 2 layers: Papillary and Reticular. The papillary layer contains blood vessels and nerve fibers that push up into the epidermis.. It nourishes the epidermis and provides our sense of touch. The reticular layer contains the extra cellular matrix, blood vessels, lymph nodes, nerves, sebaceous glands and fibrous and elastic tissue. A healthy extra cellular matrix provides the skin with a firm and youthful appearance. Many environmental factors can degrade the extra cellular matrix and prematurely age the skin. Sebaceous glands are small oil-producing glands that consist of little sacs whose ducts open into the hair follicles. They secrete sebum, which lubricates and prevents moisture loss from the skin. These gland often overproduce oil during puberty causing oily skin and acne. This layer also contains sweat glands.


The Subcutaneous is composed of fat cells, blood, nerves and lymph supply. It fives smoothness and contours to the body.


The skin has 6 functions: heat regulation, absorption, secretion, protection, excretion and sensation.


Hyperpigmentation


Hyperpigmentation is the deposition of melanin due to the stimulation of melanogenesis which is the process by which pigment is produced and duplicated in the skin. It is the end result of the immune system triggering an inflammatory response, which then triggers melanocyte activity to protect the skin’s DNA from damage and mutation. The process is instigated by any hormonal trigger or cutaneous inflammation such as heat, trauma or sun.


It is important to note that melanocytes are created in the deepest layer of the Epidermis and can take some time to rise to the outer surface of the skin, Stratum Cornuem where they appear as light pigment and get darker as they reach the outer layers.


TREATMENTS:


PRODUCTS:

AHA/BHA Cleanser, Bluberry/Coffee Antioxidant Cleanser, Pumpkin/Papaya masque, Complex C Moisturizer, Sunscreen, Skin Lightener, Sheer Berry Serum, Glycolic Renewal Gel, Luminous Peptide Serum, Keep It Calm, MicroScrub

Acne


Acne is a disorder of the skin marked by papules, comedones, or cysts. Increased sebaceous activity or inflammation often are present as well. Acne occurs when the pore or hair follicle becomes clogged with dead skin cells. The oil production increases and bacteria and sebum builds up under the clogged pore causing an inflammatory response. The bacteria proliferates and the follicular wall can rupture inside the skin causing inflammation and tissue destruction.


The many different types of acne are: hormonal acne, acne cosmetica, inflammatory acne, asphyxiated acne, bacterial acne, cystic acne, and systemic acne. Sometimes, medications are need to treat sever cases of acne.


Treatments:


Products:

AHA/BHA Cleanser, Dermaclenz Cleanser, Herbal Astringent, AHA/BHA masque, Camphor masque, Camphor Treatment, MicroScrub, Complex C Moisturizer, Sunscreen, Glycolic Renewal Gel

Rosacea

Rosacea is a chronic sensitive skin condition often involving inflammation of the cheeks, nose, chin and forehead. Patients with rosacea experience sensitivity, excessive flushing, persistent redness, broken capillaries and breakouts. Rosacea affects women more than men. Dry skin and barrier dysfunction are common to rosacea and certain hereditary backgrounds are more common for rosacea.


For rosacea skin, the epidermis is marked by decreased NMF, increase water loss, decreased exfoliation, inflammation and activated immune response. The dermis has increased vascularity and leaky capillaries.


TREATMENTS:

 

Products: Oxygen Cleanser, Toner, Moisturizer, Sunscreen, Keep It Calm

Aging


Visible aging is characterized by changes in the skin due to degradation of its structure and elasticity over time. These changes are due to a combination of multiple physiological changes and environmental factors. The epidermis becomes thin, a decrease in NMF causes a dry stratum corneum, decreased exfoliation from a slowed cellular renewal process leads to a dull surface appearance, increased visible fine line and wrinkles and discolorations and lentigos. The cross-linking of collagen fibers, loss of elasticity and reduction of collagen distribution changes the integrity of the dermis. The subcutaneous tissue is lost also, leading to laxity of the skin.


Treatments :

Multipolar Radio Frequency Skin Firming

IPL Photorejuvenation

Nano Fractional Radio Frequency Resurfacing


There are 2 types of aging, intrinsic and extrinsic aging. Intrinsic aging involves the physiological breakdown of tissues due to genetics and passage of time. These are all the natural degradation of the tissue at a cellular level as tissue ages. Most intrinsic aging is predetermined in our genetic code that we inherit from our parents. Extrinsic aging, on the other hand, is very preventable and could be responsible for as much as 85% of visible signs of aging. Extrinsic aging factors are sun exposure, unhealthy lifestyle, environmental pollutants causing chronic inflammation. All of these factors can breakdown the extra cellular matrix, collagen, elastin, and increased melanization and vascularization of the skin.


Treatments: All

Products: All

Dry Skin

Dry skin is usually a result of impaired barrier function. This can be caused by a harsh climate, hormonal changes, loss of NMF and ECM and overuse of aggressive products on the skin. In dry skin, the epidermis is marked by decreased NMF, increase water loss, decreased exfoliation, and slight inflammation. The skin will appear flaky, lax and irritated.


TREATMENTS:

 

Products: Oxygen Cleanser, AHA/BHA Cleanser, Toner, MicroScrub, All Moisturizers, Sunscreen, Papaya/Pumpkin masque, Aloe/Azulene mask, Sheer Berry Serum, Keep It Calm, Rapid Response Line Fillerand could be responsible for as much as 85% of visible signs of aging. Extrinsic aging factors are sun exposure, unhealthy lifestyle, environmental pollutants causing chronic inflammation. All of these factors can breakdown the extra cellular matrix, collagen, elastin, and increased melanization and vascularization of the skin.

Scarred Skin


Scarred tissue occurs when tissue is damaged and an inflammation response occurs in the body. Acne scars are caused when the pimple or pustule is ruptured and forces the clogged pore to open, harming the tissue. The tissue gets red and inflamed, and in healing can either form melanin or an overgrowth of tissue to help protect the damaged skin.


Another type of scarred skin is stretch marks. Stretch marks are caused when the dermis is rapidly stretched and the tissue is torn. The natural inflammation response happens making the tissue red and swollen. The epidermis is also opened and becomes translucent, making it able to see the striae if damaged skin tissue. After some time, the damaged tissue will become scar tissue and usually turns a white milky color. The scars are usually indented parts of the skin because they have virtually no collagen or elastin fibers to support the layers of tissue.


TREATMENTS:

Nano Fractional Radio Frequency Resurfacing

Cellulite


Cellulite is the accumulation of toxins and waste materials in the cells. It occurs when the circulation becomes sluggish and the dermis weakens. First, the blood vessels begin to deteriorate in the upper dermis and fluid starts to accumulate in the extra cellular space. Second, the dermis deteriorates further and fat cells push upward toward the surface, causing the skin to bulge and pucker. Then, collagen and elastin break down, fibrous bands of connective tissue wraps around fat cells and rippling of the skin becomes significant. Finally, hard nodules form and the affected areas can be painful to touch. Collagen and connective tissue break down further and fat cells bulge into the dermis. Cellulite becomes highly visible. It is important to remember that cellulite is not an issue of weight, it’s not about fat. Cellulite is a skin problem. Therefore, cellulite is treated by treating the whole process of the affected part of the skin organ, not removing the fat.


Treatments :

Multipolar Radio Frequency Body Contouring

Telangiectasia


Telangiectasias, also known as spider veins, are small dilated blood vessels found near the surface of the skin or mucous membranes, measuring between 0.5 and 1 millimeter in diameter. These dilated blood vessels can develop anywhere on the body but are commonly seen on the face around the nose, cheeks, and chin. Dilated blood vessels can also develop on the legs, although when they occur on the legs, they often have underlying venous reflux or “hidden varicose veins”. When found on the legs, they are found specifically on the upper thigh, below the knee joint, and around the ankles.


Treatments:

IPL Photorejuvenation

Hirsutism


Hirsutism is defined by excessive growth of thick, dark hair in locations where hair growth in woman is normally minimal or absent. It can be caused by abnormally high androgen levels or by hair follicles that are more sensitive to normal androgen levels. Hirsutism is often seen in patients with endocrine disorders, sometimes caused by abnormalities of either the ovaries or adrenal glands. Free testosterone causes hair growth. Free testosterone is regulated by a hormone called SHBG. If there are lower levels of SHBG, there is an increase availablilty of testosterone. Lower levels of SHBG can be caused by the following: polycystic ovarian syndrome, Cushing’s syndrome, obesity, hyperinsulinemia, hyperprolactinemia or excess growth hormone. Oral contraceptive have higher amounts of estrogen, which decreases SHBG, so oral contraceptive therapy can sometimes reduce the effects of Hirsutism. Hirsutism can also be caused by heredity or by certain drugs like steroids.


It is important to understand that woman suffering from Hirsutism find out if they have any abnormal hormone levels before they start treatment. If the hormones are not regulated, the treatment will not work as well, or at all and may require a sustained follow-up schedule. Patients with hirsutism may also find that they need more treatments than the normal treatment cycle.


Treatments: IPL Hair Reduction

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The best way to find out exactly what condition your skin is in or what problems your skin may have is to schedule a complete skin analysis and consultation appointment.

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