By Lisa Benest MD
It’s almost time to shed those winter woolies and expose your skin to summer sunshine. Are you and your skin ready? Most of us can’t go straight from parkas to poolside – we need a little help getting our bodies ready for short sleeves, bare legs and bathing suits! Here are a few simple procedures you can do to show off your body at its best this summer.
Dry Skin
Winter is harsh on skin, and nothing looks worse in that pretty spring dress than dry, cracked skin. A full body exfoliation will get rid of that dead skin and get the fresh glow of spring. Pay special attention to feet, knees and elbows, and any other trouble spots for your body. But remember – your facial skin is more sensitive than your arms and legs, so don’t use the same product on your whole body.
You can also help your body deal with dry skin from the inside out! Keep skin hydrated by drinking plenty of water every day. Also, foods rich in Omega-3 Fatty Acids – such as fish or fish oils – will help keep your skin glowing with health.
Breakouts on Chest and Back
Heavy winter clothing – or even your layered workout clothing – traps sweat and oil, allowing it to mix with dead skin and bacteria in your pores, forming pimples. This might look bad, but it’s not hard to handle. A medicated body wash, with benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid, will help kill bacteria and unclog pores. Or treat yourself to a peel, which will not only help with pimples, but also any residual redness and scarring.
Laser Hair Removal
Hair removal can be burdensome and uncomfortable. But unlike shaving, tweezing or waxing, laser hair removal is a more comfortable and long-lasting solution to removing excess hair. Laser hair removal treatment is effective on a wide range of body and face areas, with permanent hair reduction achieved in almost all cases. Laser hair removal systems use a non-invasive laser light that is specifically designed to eliminate hair. During treatment, highly controlled flashes of light energy are delivered to the treatment area, where they are selectively absorbed by the hair follicles below the surface of the skin. The laser light destroys the hair follicle without damaging the skin.
Laser hair removal is very popular with women for facial hair, underarm area and the bikini line. But men also choose laser hair removal for their back, neck, shoulders, and chest.
Removal of Spider Veins
Hate those facial spider veins? Don’t go buy a hat to hide under. Lasers can address the veins as well as facial blotchiness. For veins on the legs, injection sclerotherapy is a comfortable procedure with an excellent success rate. You can also treat "cherry angiomas," those pesky little red spots we get as we get older. And with virtually no downtime, you can be enjoying the summer in no time.
Skin Cancer Prevention
Skin cancer is never attractive. Neither is leathery, over-exposed skin. The greatest underlying cause of skin cancer is the accumulated damage from excessive sun exposure. While all skin cancers can be successfully cured if they are discovered and treated early, prevention is your best way of avoiding skin cancer later in life. Use sunscreen with a high SPF (such as 30 or 45) on face, neck and hands. Avoid sun exposure when UV rays are at their peak (between 11am and 4 pm), and wear long sleeves, long pants and a hat when you can’t avoid overexposure. However, remember to supplement with extra vitamin D to maintain appropriate levels in your body.
The warm weather is almost here, and if you use some of these simple procedures, you’ll be ready to show off your summer skin in no time! Add a cool drink and a hot pedicure, and everyone will be asking you for your beauty secrets! So do it now - treat your skin and yourself and look great and feel confident this summer!
Dr Lisa Benest is a medical and cosmetic dermatologist in Burbank. She and her staff provide comprehensive skin examinations as well as an array of non-invasive, cosmetic procedures and offer a full line of skin care products. To learn more about skin rejuvenation as well as the most up-to-date lasers, schedule a Free Consultation with their cosmetic nurse. Check out their website for a complete list of all the treatments: www.lisabenestmd.com
She can be reached at:
1624 W. Olive Ave #B
Burbank, CA 91506
www.lisabenestmd.com
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Tuesday, October 28, 2008
LASER YOUR WAY TO BEAUTY
by Dr. Lisa Benest
Lasers are high-tech light and energy devices that can now do everything from smoothing wrinkles to reducing acne and sagging skin, all with minimal pain and outstanding results.
Cosmetic lasers have evolved to become one of the hottest modalities in the quest for smooth, younger-looking skin. They not only treat existing problems but they can also help prevent the onset or advancement of certain conditions, such as wrinkles, rosacea, sagging skin or cellulite.
The word “lasers” commonly refers to all cosmetic machines that use light energy and/or radio-frequency energy. Some work to tighten tissues, prompting collagen and elastin production (which helps improve wrinkled or sagging skin). Other lasers direct heat to break up pigment (which removes sunspots). Other lasers focus on the reduction of broken blood vessels or unwanted hair.
Laser Hair Removal is performed with non-invasive laser light, specifically designed to eliminate hair permanently from all parts of the body. Highly controlled flashes of laser beams are selectively absorbed by the hair follicles lying below the surface of the skin. The absorbed light stops hair growth without damaging the skin.
Anti-Wrinkle treatments, such as the Polaris and ReFirme laser systems, are revolutionary new technologies that offer a safe and effective solution for smoothing fine lines, deeper wrinkles and firming the skin. They use the ELOS system, which combines both laser and radiofrequency energy for a synergistic, collagen tightening effect.
Acne lasers are designed to treat both active acne as well as acne scarring. Unlike other therapies that address bacterial symptoms only, the Smoothbeam laser treatment targets the source of acne, overactive oil glands. In addition, the energy from the laser stimulates the skin to rebuild and replenish your own natural collagen and help smooth out the acne scars.
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) or Fotofacials use a bright light system to target a spectrum of skin changes. A series of these treatments addresses the brown spots and broken capillaries as well as the dullness of the skin. The result is a smoother, creamier glow to the skin so that foundation may not be needed anymore!
There are many laser systems that effectively treat facial spider veins with virtually no downtime. They also address cherry angiomas, those pesky little red spots that develop on various areas of the body.
No one laser can treat every problem and often a combination of lasers will give you optimal results. In looking for a laser center, it is best to find someone who uses these machines on a daily basis. Remember that a laser is a medical device, so it should always be administered in a doctor’s office, never by a salon or a spa aesthetician.
Dr. Lisa Benest is a general and cosmetic dermatologist in Burbank, and offers extensive procedures in cosmetic skin care, using the latest and most up-to-date lasers and medical equipment. Visit us for a free consultation with our skin care specialist!
Dr. Benest can be reached at:
1624 W. Olive Ave #B
Burbank, CA 91506
818-729-9149
http://www.lisabenestmd.com/index.html
For permission to reprint this article in full or in part, contact info2006@lisabenestmd.com
Lasers are high-tech light and energy devices that can now do everything from smoothing wrinkles to reducing acne and sagging skin, all with minimal pain and outstanding results.
Cosmetic lasers have evolved to become one of the hottest modalities in the quest for smooth, younger-looking skin. They not only treat existing problems but they can also help prevent the onset or advancement of certain conditions, such as wrinkles, rosacea, sagging skin or cellulite.
The word “lasers” commonly refers to all cosmetic machines that use light energy and/or radio-frequency energy. Some work to tighten tissues, prompting collagen and elastin production (which helps improve wrinkled or sagging skin). Other lasers direct heat to break up pigment (which removes sunspots). Other lasers focus on the reduction of broken blood vessels or unwanted hair.
Laser Hair Removal is performed with non-invasive laser light, specifically designed to eliminate hair permanently from all parts of the body. Highly controlled flashes of laser beams are selectively absorbed by the hair follicles lying below the surface of the skin. The absorbed light stops hair growth without damaging the skin.
Anti-Wrinkle treatments, such as the Polaris and ReFirme laser systems, are revolutionary new technologies that offer a safe and effective solution for smoothing fine lines, deeper wrinkles and firming the skin. They use the ELOS system, which combines both laser and radiofrequency energy for a synergistic, collagen tightening effect.
Acne lasers are designed to treat both active acne as well as acne scarring. Unlike other therapies that address bacterial symptoms only, the Smoothbeam laser treatment targets the source of acne, overactive oil glands. In addition, the energy from the laser stimulates the skin to rebuild and replenish your own natural collagen and help smooth out the acne scars.
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) or Fotofacials use a bright light system to target a spectrum of skin changes. A series of these treatments addresses the brown spots and broken capillaries as well as the dullness of the skin. The result is a smoother, creamier glow to the skin so that foundation may not be needed anymore!
There are many laser systems that effectively treat facial spider veins with virtually no downtime. They also address cherry angiomas, those pesky little red spots that develop on various areas of the body.
No one laser can treat every problem and often a combination of lasers will give you optimal results. In looking for a laser center, it is best to find someone who uses these machines on a daily basis. Remember that a laser is a medical device, so it should always be administered in a doctor’s office, never by a salon or a spa aesthetician.
Dr. Lisa Benest is a general and cosmetic dermatologist in Burbank, and offers extensive procedures in cosmetic skin care, using the latest and most up-to-date lasers and medical equipment. Visit us for a free consultation with our skin care specialist!
Dr. Benest can be reached at:
1624 W. Olive Ave #B
Burbank, CA 91506
818-729-9149
http://www.lisabenestmd.com/index.html
For permission to reprint this article in full or in part, contact info2006@lisabenestmd.com
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