Monthly Archives: April 2013

Coolsculpting

Skin Care

How can I get rid of my stomach fat?
May people aske these questions especially after diet and exercise leave you frustrated with remaining fat bulges.
Liposuction will remove the MOST fat in any area, and is idea for larger areas of fat. For the person who is close to their ideal weight, Coosculpting may be a better procedure. Smaller fat bulges can be treated with Coosculpting to freeze fat cells an kill them. After 2-6 months, the fat cells are naturally removed by the body, and the treated areas have a natural looking decreased volume.
Liposuction involves surgery, anesthesia, and down time. Liposuction also has risks. According to  the American Society of Plastic Surgery website, the following complications are possible;
  • Uneven contours
  • Rippling or loose skin
  • Skin or nerve damage
  • Irregular pigmentation
  • Infection
  • Fat clots
  • Blood clots
  • Excessive fluid loss or fluid accumulation
  • Unfavorable scarring
  • Thermal burn or heat injury from ultrasound with the ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty technique
  • Anesthesia risks
  • Bleeding (hematoma)
  • Change in skin sensation
  • Skin discoloration or swelling
  • Asymmetry
  • Pain, which may persist
  • Damage to deeper structures such as nerves, blood vessels, muscles, lungs, and abdominal organs
  • Poor wound healing
  • Persistent swelling in the legs
  • Deep vein thrombosis, cardiac and pulmonary complications
  • Possibility of revisional surgery
For those patients with small fat bulges, cryolipolysis or Coolsculpting may be a better choice.

National Rosacea Month

Skin Care

April is National Rosacea Month!

IF your skin is chronically red and you are asking yourself, “How do I treat my red skin?” you may
have Rosacea.

There are a few types of rosacea, and the best place to start is with your dermatologist. A dermatologist can diagnose and treat rosacea, and your insurance may pay for this.

If you are not getting results with your dermatologist, you may need additional help. We can treat you with Photofacials, and specialized peels and products for redness.

Photofacials for redness shut down the superficial tiny blood vessels and you will need 3-5 of these treatments.

Rosacea Chemical peels target blood vessels’ inflammatory process and reduce redness.

Avene products are used at home and contain extracts that also tell the skin NOT to form new blood vessels, and calms the blood vessels already visible.

Larger blood vessels on the face are treated with a 1064 laser. These treatments are admistered by Dr. Keefe.

Call today for an informative, NO PRESSURE consults about your skin redness or rosacea.

Dermapen Advanced Microneedling

Skin Care , ,

How can I get rid of Acne scars?

Many patients ask this question, and while it is impossible to completely rid the skin of acne scarring, it can be improved!

In the past, “Resurfacing” meaning removing a portion of the skin surface was the the treatment of choice for acne scarring. Unfortunately, the results were not always great, but the complications could be.

Now, we have a new treatment called Dermapen. This advanced form of microneedling allows thousands of tiny holes to be needled into the skin surface. The depth of penetration is actually DEEPER than a laser treatment!

These tiny holes stimulate collagen formation that helps skin to appear smoother and feel firmer. The amazing thing about Dermapen treatments is that the downtime is minimal! For rejuvenation you may have no downtime or some redness for a day or two!

For acne scarring and fine lines, we can treat your more agressively, and you may be a bit red for a few days. You will not have swelling, oozing or pain associated with laser treatment for acne scarring.

Dermapen treatments can give you an immediate glow just a few days after your treatment. Most patients notice a nice improvement right away!

For acne scarring, about 6 Dermapne microneedling treatments are neede. Usually these treatments are about 6-8 weeks apart.

Call for a relaxed, informative consultation today! Call Gilbert Perfect Skin at 480-987-4195