BOTOX® Cosmetic is a non-surgical procedure that is quick, easy, and practically painless. In fact, the recovery is virtually nonexistent, usually taking only minutes. However, there are some steps to follow if you want to achieve the best results that you can. Following these simple aftercare instructions is sure to make your recovery time trouble-free!
Four Hours After Treatment
- Avoid lying down and try to keep head elevated.
- Perform facial expressions (smiling, frowning, etc.) to help the medicine spread into the appropriate area.
- Avoid wearing makeup at the risk of aggravating the injection site.
Twenty Four Hours After Treatment
- Do not participate in any strenuous exercise or activity.
- Do not massage the treatment area as it might spread into other unwanted areas.
Bruising, Swelling, and Redness
- Applying an ice pack to the injection site will help to accelerate the healing process.
- Avoiding direct sunlight, alcohol consumption, and the use of anti-inflammatory drugs will help keep the bruising to a minimum.
Most side effects usually go away within a couple of hours. However, if you’re experiencing extreme discomfort or if the side effects are simply not going away, do not hesitate to contact one of our skin care specialists!
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 865.342.5823 (Knoxville location) or 865.868.4683 (Sevierville location).
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Summer is here, and along with the beach, the cookouts, and the pool, it brings the sun. As warm and beautiful as the weather is during this time of the year, it can also be dangerous for your skin. A favorite of most women for easy skin protection is the foundation-SPF combination treatment, but before you pick your regimen, you should know more.
Makeup products with SPF are usually around SPF 5-15, which is not enough for the direct sun exposure most of us get during the summer months. A minimum SPF 15 is highly recommended, and the higher the SPF rating the better!
While foundation-SPF combinations are easy to use, pretty, and convenient, they generally aren’t enough on their own. Generally we don’t apply our makeup everywhere we need to have the SPF coverage (i.e. neck, ears, hairline, and the back of your hands).
Tinted moisturizers are another convenient way to keep your skin moisturized while giving your skin protection from the sun. Tinted moisturizers generally are more sheer in coverage compared to full-coverage foundations, and take away yet another step in your morning beauty routine. But again, like foundation, you wouldn’t apply tinted moisturizer in all of the same places you need the SPF protection.
Another easy to use, lightweight, protective makeup product is pressed powder containing SPF. It’s easy to reapply throughout the day (every two hours) without having to re-do all of your makeup. While being lightweight and protective, it also helps reduce shine.
Since some general-use sunscreens breakdown when used with foundation, a moisturizer with SPF 15 or higher is your best bet for your face. It can be applied before your normal makeup routine, contains the recommended SPF level, is easy to apply (on your ears, neck, and hands, too, not just your face!), and gives you the controlled moisturizing component you are looking for in a base before your foundation.
The good thing:
Since the FDA regulates SPF ratings, the number you see on your makeup choice really is accurate. But remember, just because it has an SPF rating, doesn’t mean it’s enough protection for you. SPF 15 is the lowest rating recommended for daily protection use.
SPF 101:
- SPF 15 (the lowest SPF recommended for sun exposure) blocks approximately 93% of all incoming UVB rays
- SPF 30 blocks 97% of all incoming UVB rays
- SPF 50 blocks 98% of all incoming UVB rays
Sunscreen tips to keep in mind:
- No sunscreen should be expected to remain effective after 2 hours without reapplication.
- Red sunburns just show UVB ray damage, you can’t see UVA ray damage.
- Don’t skimp on SPF protection just because it’s cloudy out! Up to 40% of UV rays can still reach you, even on a completely overcast day.
Medi-Spa at Knoxville Dermatology Group features several skin care product lines including GLO Minerals. GLO minerals is a mineral-based makeup line that offers SPF protection.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Medi-Spa at 865.342.5823 (Knoxville location) or 865.868.4683 (Sevierville location).
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All women want to put their best skin forward, but it’s hard when you’re coping with varicose veins, age spots, stretch marks and more. Yet having healthy, naturally glowing skin from head to toe isn’t out of reach.
Here are a few of the most common skin problems women face. Find out what causes them and the best ways that you and your skin care professional can fix these trouble spots. Furthermore, come to Medi- Spa at Knoxville Dermatology Group as we offer services that address these skin conditions.
Age or liver spots:
Age or liver spots are really sun spots caused by ultraviolet damage. “Melanocytes – the cells that produce melanin, which gives skin its color – get damaged over time and produce more uneven [pigment],” according to the American Academy of Dermatology.
The result? Spots that pop up on sun-exposed parts of your body.
Skin Suggestion: Try a one-two punch: one product to lighten the skin and another to exfoliate (which helps the ingredients sink in).
Consider incorporating chemical peels and/or microdermabrasion in your skin care regime; they use tiny rough grains to buff the skin and slough away dead skin cells.
For stubborn, dark age spots, try intense pulsed light (IPL) laser treatments to lighten them. However, 3-4 sessions with an experienced dermatologist/skin care professional may be necessary to achieve desired results.After treatments, use sunscreen religiously; it’s the best way to prevent age spots in the first place.
Spider and varicose veins
Spider and varicose veins occur when veins have valves that prevent blood from flowing backward. When the valves weaken, they allow blood to flow backward and pool, causing the bulges.Varicose veins are often blue, appear twisted and stick out from the skin’s surface. Spider veins are often red or blue, small and look like branches right under the skin. Both tend to crop up in the legs; spider veins occasionally appear on the face.
They’re caused by heredity, sun damage, hormonal changes (such as pregnancy) or adult rosacea according to the American Academy of Dermatology.
Skin Suggestion: Non-invasive laser technology can erase facial spider veins, which are dilated blood vessels. The treatment requires about three sessions spaced a month apart. It will cause redness for a few days.
Sclerotherapy is the gold standard for treating varicose veins. After assessing the vein through an ultrasound, a physician injects an agent, such as glycerin, into the varicose vein. This causes the vein to immediately shrink and dissolve over a period of weeks. A series of three injections are needed. You’ll also have to wear support stockings for a week after each treatment.
Dermatologists recommend regular exercise to improve leg strength and circulation. Additionally, they say don’t cross your legs while sitting and don’t stand in one place for long periods.
Stretch marks
Stretch marks are a result of rapid weight gain (e.g. during pregnancy). Weight loss stretches the skin to the point of breaking, just like a rubber band that loses its elasticity. The result? Pinkish, reddish or purplish grooves that appear on breasts, hips, stomach, and/or rear.
Skin Suggestion: Stretch marks are best treated when they’re fresh and still red. Moisturizing makes the skin more pliable and helps reduce the appearance of stretch marks. Prescription retinoid cream, such as Retin-A, is effective too.
Rosacea
The cause of this skin condition isn’t known, but it can show itself in several ways: facial flushing (including redness on the cheeks and nose), acne-like bumps, small, dilated blood vessels near the skin’s surface, and swollen bumps along the nose and eyes.
Skin Suggestion: Use cleansers and moisturizers with anti-inflammatory properties to alleviate redness.
Interestingly, caffeine helps to close dilated blood vessels that bring on flushing, so drinking coffee could be beneficial. Also steer clear of rosacea triggers: Avoid the sun (and always apply sun block), hot and cold temperatures, spicy foods and alcoholic drinks. For moderate to severe cases of rosacea, try daily topical treatments or oral antibiotics to reduce inflammation and pimple-like bumps.
IPL laser treatments can zap visible blood vessels and facial redness in one to five sessions, depending on the condition’s severity.
Ingrown hairs
The culprit is shaving and waxing. Shaving cuts hairs to a sharp point. When it starts to grow in, the hair shaft pierces the skin surrounding the follicle. In other cases, it curls and grows back into the skin rather than breaking through it.
As with acne, bacteria can infect it, causing soreness, redness and pus.
Skin Suggestion: Put down the tweezers and instead slough off the top layer of skin to free trapped hair. Here’s how:
- First, wet a washcloth in hot water, wring it out and apply the warm compress to the ingrown hair. This softens the skin so the hair can work its way through it.
- If that doesn’t work, gently exfoliate the area with a soft loofah while showering or apply a chemical exfoliate, such as alpha hydroxy acid or salicylic acid, twice a day.
- If the area is inflamed and has pus, dab on benzoyl peroxide to kill the bacteria, just as you would with a pimple.
In the future, consider laser hair removal treatments since they remove unwanted hair in about two to three sessions. Moreover, it is less likely to cause ingrown hairs.
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Since May is “Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month,” Essential Beauty will be posting a series of articles to explore this topic in-depth. The first line of defense against skin cancer is prevention and since knowledge is our most powerful weapon Medi-Spa at Knoxville Dermatology Group hopes you use this as a resource to answer dermatologic questions as well as increase awareness about skin diseases such as melanoma and skin cancer.
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. The two most common types, called basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas, are highly curable. But melanoma, the third most common skin cancer, is more dangerous.
Who Can Get Skin Cancer?
Anyone can get skin cancer, but some things put you at higher risk, like having—
- A lighter natural skin color.
- A personal history of skin cancer.
- A family history of melanoma.
- Exposure to the sun through work and play.
- A history of sunburns early in life.
- Skin that burns, freckles, reddens easily, or becomes painful in the sun.
- Blue or green eyes.
- Naturally blond or red hair.
RISK FACTORS
Ultraviolet (UV) Light
Ultraviolet (UV) rays are an invisible kind of radiation that comes from the sun, tanning beds, and sunlamps. UV rays can penetrate and change skin cells.
As found on the Skin Cancer Foundation website, the three types of UV rays are ultraviolet A (UVA), ultraviolet B (UVB), and ultraviolet C (UVC)—
- UVA is the most common kind of sunlight at the earth’s surface, and reaches beyond the top layer of human skin. Scientists believe that UVA rays can damage connective tissue and increase a person’s risk of skin cancer.
- Most UVB rays are absorbed by the ozone layer, so they are less common at the earth’s surface than UVA rays. UVB rays don’t reach as far into the skin as UVA rays, but they can still be damaging.
- UVC rays are very dangerous, but they are absorbed by the ozone layer and do not reach the ground.
Too much exposure to UV rays can change skin texture, cause the skin to age prematurely, and can lead to skin cancer. UV rays also have been linked to eye conditions such as cataracts.
UV Index
Developed by The National Weather Service and the Environmental Protection Agency, the UV Index lets you know how much caution you should take when working, playing, or exercising outdoors.
The UV Index predicts exposure levels on a 1–15 scale; higher levels indicate a higher risk of overexposure. Calculated on a next-day basis for dozens of cities across the United States, the UV Index takes into account clouds and other local conditions that affect the amount of UV rays reaching the ground.
Tanning and Burning
When ultraviolet (UV) rays reach the skin’s inner layer, the skin makes more melanin. Melanin is the pigment that colors the skin. It moves toward the outer layers of the skin and becomes visible as a tan.
A tan does not indicate good health. A tan is a response to injury, because skin cells signal that they have been hurt by the sun’s UV rays by producing more pigment.
People burn or tan depending on their skin type, the time of year, and the amount of time they have spent in the sun. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, the six types of skin, based on how likely it is to tan or burn, are—
- I: Always burns, never tans, sensitive to sun exposure.
- II: Burns easily, tans minimally.
- III: Burns moderately, tans gradually to light brown.
- IV: Burns minimally, always tans well to moderately brown.
- V: Rarely burns, tans profusely to dark.
- VI: Never burns, deeply pigmented, least sensitive.
Although everyone’s skin can be damaged by too much sunlight, people with skin types I and II are at the highest risk.
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
Warning Signs: The ABCDEs of Melanoma
Moles, brown spots and growths on the skin are not always harmless. Anyone who has more than 100 moles is at greater risk for melanoma. The first signs can appear in one or more atypical moles. That’s why it’s so important to get to know your skin and to recognize any changes in the moles on your body. Look for the ABCDE signs of melanoma, and if you see one or more, make an appointment with a physician immediately.
Asymmetry: The mole is asymmetrical or uneven.
Border: The borders of an early melanoma are uneven and edges may be scalloped.
Color: A variety of colors is a strong warning. Different shades of brown, tan or black
could appear; Melanoma may also become red, blue or another color.
Diameter: Melanomas usually are larger in diameter than the size of an eraser on a pencil (1/4 inch or 6 mm), but they may sometimes be smaller when first detected.
Evolving: Any change — in size, shape, color, elevation, or another trait, or any new symptom such as bleeding, itching or crusting — points to danger.
According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, the ABCDE rule helps detect many melanomas but some melanomas do not exhibit the ABCDE features. Recently, several melanoma specialists developed a new method of sight detection for skin lesions that could prove to be melanomas. This method is based on the concept that these melanomas look different – they are “ugly ducklings” – compared to surrounding moles. The premise is that the patient’s “normal” moles resemble each other, like siblings, while the potential melanoma is an “outlier,” a lesion that, at a given moment in time, looks or feels different than the patient’s other moles, or that over time, changes differently than the patient’s other moles. The “ugly duckling” methodology may be especially useful in the detection of nodular melanoma, a dangerous type of melanoma, which notoriously lacks the classic ABCDE signs.
Thus, during skin self-examination and professional examination, patients and physicians should be looking for lesions that manifest the ABCDE’s, AND for lesions that look different compared to surrounding moles. An approach combining the ABCDEs and the “Ugly Duckling” technique should improve the chances of early detection of all types of melanoma.
TREATMENT
MOHS Surgery
Mohs Surgery is used for most common types of skin cancers, namely basal and squamous cell cancers.
Since 1971, Knoxville Dermatology Group prides itself in the quality and variety of services its Board Certified dermatologists provide to their patients. In particular, the MOHS procedure is performed in our state-of-the-art MOHS Surgery Center.
The American Society of Mohs Surgery describes Mohs Surgery as the “surgical procedure of removing skin cancer and other malignancies followed by a microscopic examination of excised tissue to ensure the malignant tissue has been completely removed.” After the first layer of cancerous tissue is removed by the physician, a corresponding diagram is drawn to “ensure proper orientation on the patient,” and the technician “sections and stains the tissue to prepare a microscope slide.” Afterward, the physician studies the slide to determine which “margins” are still cancerous. Once the lesion and all cancerous “roots” have been removed, the physician closes the “surgical defect.”
In other words, the main goal is to remove the skin cancer without leaving a noticeable scar and preserve healthy tissue.
According to the American College of Mohs Surgery, there is a very low chance that skin cancer will recur following the procedure. Cure rates have been reported as high as 96%-99%.
Prompt action is your best protection.
Preventing Skin Cancer
Take precautions against sun exposure every day of the year, especially during midday hours (10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.), when UV rays are strongest and do the most damage. UV rays can reach you on overcast days as well as reflect off of surfaces like water, cement, sand, and snow.
- Seek shade, especially during midday hours.
- Cover up with clothing to protect exposed skin.
- Wear a hat with a wide brim to shade the face, head, ears, and neck.
- Wear sunglasses that wrap around and block as close to 100% of both UVA and UVB rays as possible.
- Put on sunscreen with sun protective factor (SPF) 15 or higher, and both UVA and UVB protection.
- Avoid tanning beds and sunlamps. The UV rays from them are as dangerous as the UV rays from the sun.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Medi-Spa at 865.342.5823(Knoxville location) or 865.868.4683 (Sevierville location).
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Medi-Spa at Knoxville Dermatology Group is pleased to share this exciting offer from Medicis Aesthetics. Share your beauty secret with a friend and you can save up to $390 on treatment with the Restylane® family of products during this limited-time offer. Please see below for further details.
This offer runs between May 1–June 30, 2011, so please call our office today at 865.342.5823 (Knoxville) or 865.868.4683 (Sevierville) to schedule an appointment.
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Medi-Spa at Knoxville Dermatology Group is proud to announce the addition of Laser Genesis Skin Therapy to their menu of rejuvenation services. This facial firming laser treatment is gaining buzz in the beauty industry because its effective results can be seen following one or two 30-minute sessions. Women and men can address conditions such as facial redness, blotchiness, acne scars and sun damage just to name a few. Upon treatment, skin will have overall healthy glow in addition to feeling softer and smoother. Visit Medi-Spa today to learn more about this procedure from our licensed skin care Aesthetician. Also, check out this month’s Medi-Money to see where you can save $50 on our new Laser Genesis Skin Therapy!
Laser Genesis is a safe and effective procedure that uses laser light technology to target the dermis, the deeper layer of skin where collagen is made. In half-hour sessions, thousands of warm laser energy pulses are administered to the skin. The laser heats the dermis causing new collagen production that continues over time. This controlled damage stimulates healing and increases skin elasticity. Unlike most laser methods, laser genesis is non-ablative, meaning it doesn’t destroy the upper layers of skin.
Individuals seeking a more even skin tone and smoother texture should look into this procedure. Furthermore, laser genesis safely and discretely treats scars, fine line wrinkles, large pores and other signs of aging skin. The laser also targets the microvasculature (tiny vessels) beneath the skin’s surface, decreasing excessive facial redness and ruddy complexions.
Areas that can be treated include the face, neck and chest. Moreover, a variety of skin types and shades can be effectively treated using Laser Genesis skin therapy.
Immediately after the treatment, skin will experience minor irritation or redness for a few hours. According to patients, the results are subtle yet noticeable and many note the appearance of a smoother complexion. Since there are no unwanted side effects like bruising and/or redness, patients have the freedom to return to normal activities, including outdoor activities immediately following the procedure. It is crucial, however to protect skin with a quality sunscreen.
To get the best results, your dermatologist may recommend a couple sessions (4-6) spaced two weeks apart. Typically, patients notice improved skin texture and pore size after two or three sessions. Upon completion of sessions, patients can come back for maintenance treatments once or twice a year.
Laser Genesis Skin Therapy is a great alternative to invasive forms of rejuvenation. This treatment can be performed in a relaxed comfortable manner, leaving consistent results without the nuisance of side effects like redness or bruising.
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With Spring officially here, you may be searching for the right strappy sandal or funky flip-flops, but before you make your purchase, are your feet ready for their reveal? After being cooped up in heavy socks and boots all through winter, your feet need some extra care so that they look good and feel great! Today’s blog provides you with information about pedicures and how to prepare feet for warm weather.
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In the last decade, there has been heightened awareness regarding exercise and fitness in America. This means we are on our feet a lot more. Furthermore, with more concrete in the country, there is considerable more wear and tear on feet. With that being said, feet need extra attention to treat problems such as bunions, corns and calluses.
Pedicures are a good way to keep your feet healthy and looking good. A pedicure consists of soaking the feet, clipping and filing the nails, pushing the cuticles back, getting off the dead skin, applying lotion, and a deep intense massage. Over time, feet can buildup dry, cracked skin, particularly on the heels. Exfoliation is very key during a pedicure because it gently removes these tough, dead skin cells to allow healthier skin to show through. Skin on the feet will be elastic, smoother and callous-free.
The Glō Foot Scrub offered at Medi-Spa includes GlōLactic 15%, a mild exfoliant with moisture retention properties that will promote softer and smoother skin. The medley of berry extracts strengthen and brighten the complexion in addition to treating dry, dehydrated or sun damaged skin.
As you get ready for Spring, treat yourself to a pedicure and start taking care of your feet today with a few simple tips:
- Short and Across- Keep nails trimmed straight across to avoid toenail edges from being ingrown and causing infection.
- Moisturize Regularly – Make sure feet are moisturized to avoid skin from becoming flaky and dry. When you wear sandals, you are more prone to getting heel fissures (cracks in the skin).
- Leave ‘Em High and Dry- Fungal toenails and athlete’s foot develop by not properly washing feet and by not keeping feet dry. Foot powders help soak up excessive moisture that can breed fungi and bacteria. There are a variety of foot powders on the market with antibacterial and antifungal properties. Corn starch is an alternative that will keep feet dry and moisture free. In addition, make sure you wipe lotion from between your toes as this can lead to fungal infections too!
- Good Shoes- Wear comfortable and well-fitted shoes to avoid blisters, calluses, corns and more. If you have any of these conditions, visit a podiatrist early on to get them removed.
- Keep the Flow- Get yourself a good foot massage (usually part of a pedicure service) regularly to improve blood circulation.
- Sunscreen Head to TOE! - Use a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 if you’re going to be barefoot outdoors or have your feet exposed through open sandals.
- Locker Room Rules- BEWARE: locker rooms are a common source of fungi and bacteria that can set up a foot infection. As you use locker rooms more frequently this season, make sure to wear sandals or some other foot covering.
Come to Medi-Spa at Knoxville Dermatology Group and sit back while licensed nail technicians soothe and exfoliate rough callused feet to reveal a soft glow. Our pedicure treatment will leave you feeling relaxed and revitalized while adding some pep in your step!
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With Spring right around the corner, now is the best time “spruce” yourself up with one of our many services offered at Medi-Spa at Knoxville Dermatology Group. Although you have emerged from “hibernation,” your skin may say otherwise if it appears dull, dry and rough. From exfoliating body and foot scrubs to laser hair removal, our staff can help you regain your glow! In this week’s blog, we will explore one of our most popular services, laser hair removal. So before you pick up a razor, waxing strip, or phone to schedule your laser hair removal appointment, read this for information about the procedure and what to expect. Also, now until the end of March, you can save 15% on a package of FIVE Laser Hair Removal sessions!
About Laser Hair Removal 
Do you have unsightly hair and want a quick and easy way to permanently remove it? Laser Hair Removal is an effective method of permanent hair reduction. It works by destroying the hair follicles using a laser that combines pulsed, high-intensity light with carefully-modulated RF energy. An actively-cooled treatment head helps to soothe and the upper skin layer, while the pulsed light and RF energy gently work together to disable active hair follicles.
Due to the fact that large areas can be done at a time, it can be cost effective and faster than most other methods on the market. Furthermore, any pigmented hair can be removed from the bikini area, underarms, legs, chest, back, and even faces.
Typically, Laser Hair Removal is purchased in sessions, since it takes a couple of treatments to effectively treat an area. The number of sessions is also determined by the body area chosen, as well as the heredity of the individual.
Pre-Procedure Consultation
Patients interested in laser hair removal should consult a dermatologist or trained laser professional at a medical spa who will assess:
- Thickness and location of hair
- Skin type (i.e., ability to tan or to burn)
- Hair color
- Presence of tan
- Medical history including ovarian or thyroid disease, medications, history of abnormal scarring, history of cold sore (herpes simplex) outbreaks in the treatment area, or past isotretinoin use
- Previous hair removal methods
- Presence of tattoos or moles in the treatment area
What to Expect
Before your first laser hair removal treatment, consider these few steps as they can affect the safety and comfort during your appointment. First, avoid sun exposure for at least three weeks as a recent suntan or sunburn can sensitize the area and affect the effectiveness of your treatment.
On the day of treatment, the area should be shaved, clean and free of cosmetics. This includes lotions, creams, makeup, sun block, perfume, and any other skincare products. A topical anesthetic cream may be applied prior to treatment to protect the skin from excessive heating as well as the potential of skin darkening or lightening.
The laser itself feels like a snapping rubber band or warm pinpricks up against the skin, and is not considered painful by most. The laser causes the immediate evaporation of the hair shaft, thus it is normal for treated skin to appear pink or slightly red for a day or so. After treatment patients can use ice packs, as well as over-the-counter pain relievers.
It is very important patients avoid sun-exposure and use broad-spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen with SPF or 30 or higher after treatments; however, cosmetics are safe to apply to treated skin. Keep in mind, it is completely normal for hair to continue to grow after treatment. Some of these hairs are being expelled from the newly disabled treated follicles, and some are from dormant follicles entering their active phase after the treatment.
Laser Hair Removal should only be performed under the supervision of a dermatologist, physician, or certified laser technician who specializes in cosmetic treatment of hair and skin.
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With Spring right around the corner, now is the perfect time for skin to emerge from hibernation and reveal its youthful radiance! However, factors such as environmental stresses, unhealthy diet and lack of sleep are tough to reverse, so skin needs extra help. Developed by OBAGI® Medical, the Blue Peel Radiance is a superior chemical peel that helps skin rebound from these factors and improve skin’s clarity and tightness.
Those with blemish prone skin, acne scars, wrinkles, unwanted pigmentation, scars, large pores, and sun damage are the most ideal candidates. Furthermore, this treatment fades hyper pigmentation (sun spots) very well for darker complexions. The Blue Peel Radiance by OBAGI is suitable for most skin types, except those with severe Rosacea.
The peel works by forcing dead skin cells up to the surface, then kick starting collagen production underneath. Moreover, ingredients such as salicylic, glycolic, and lactic acids work to clean out pores and stimulate cell renewal. With 15% Trichloroacetic Acid, the Blue Peel is an improvement to traditional Trichloroacetic Acid Peels.
As the peel is administered in layers, the number of peeling layers is determined by the condition of your skin as assessed by the licensed aesthetician and/or dermatologist.
Skin will take five to seven days to fully peel; during that week it is crucial to avoid direct exposure to the sun. Over the next 30-40 days, skin condition will become firmer, clearer, smoother and healthier as fresh skin continues to replace old.
As the skin peels in a regulated manner, it will not cause any long term skin problems.
Known as the “new lunchtime peel,” this in-office service is gaining popularity because it can be fitted in to a normal work day, since it leaves minimal redness. In addition, the service is not limited to facial areas; the peel can be administered to the neck, chest, hands, back, arms and legs.
Medi-Spa of Knoxville Dermatology Group is proud to add this superior chemical peel to our menu of services. For more information, please schedule a complimentary consultation to find out what shade of blue is right for you!
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