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Friday, February 18, 2011

The Link Between Acne and Depression

An embarrassing breakout or two goes hand in hand with adolescence, but what happens when that tiny pimple becomes a larger problem? Researchers have long been studying the relationship between acne and depression, especially throughout the teenage years. During that time period the surges in hormones manifest themselves in the form of acne. It is no surprise that this often leads to problems with self-esteem and depression among teens.

Puberty, dating and exams-The time period is stressful enough. But if you think that stress is to blame for acne, you would be wrong… While stress can worsen acne, it does not cause it.

Acne is caused by bacteria that is trapped under the skin. Once acne appears, it is easy to become frustrated and depressed- which only makes the problem worse.

Researchers started investigating the link between acne and depression in 1948, finding that no other disease caused as much psychic trauma as acne. Some researchers have found that people that are depressed often have lower self-esteem. Those same people with acne are also less likely to stick to a skin cleansing routine, even one that has been recommended by a dermatologist.

There has been much speculation surrounding acne medications, such as Accutane causing depression and suicidal thoughts and behaviors. While the FDA has conducted an investigation and subsequent warnings, not everyone is convinced. On the other hand, depression medications have been proven to greatly improve acne.

There are many other treatments such as ALA and photodynamic light therapy, as well as Mixto laser resurfacing that can help lessen the appearance of acne and scars, if not completely eliminate them.

Acne can be down right frustrating and embarrassing - if you need some assistance getting your persistent acne under control its important to see a skin specialist, like our paramedical aesthetician Amanda Chapman. Call today for your complimentary consultation, and have your skin flawless in no time! 407.218.4550.

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Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Put "Bacne" Behind You!

Backless dresses are in... back acne is not! No one should have to be embarrassed to show off their shoulders and back due to unsightly blemishes or “bacne”? I’ll admit, it’s a hard task to maintain a healthy complexion back there - it is close to impossible to even reach in the shower! Not to worry though, if you weren’t blessed with a perfectly flawless back, there is something you can do about it! With a few visits to our Paramedical Aesthetician, Amanda Chapman, you will be flaunting your backside in no time at all!

A simple trick to try at home: Have a friend rub benzoyl peroxide (an active ingredient in many acne fighting treatments) on the acne prone areas on your back. Once that dries, put an acne fighting toner in a spray bottle and spritz it all over your back. This will help prevent more acne from occurring due to sweat. (Then tell your friend you owe ‘em one!)

If you are interested in something a bit more soothing and effective, a Back Facial may be just what the doctor ordered! Just like you clean and pamper the skin on your face to keep it looking fresh and vibrant, every so often your back may need a little love too! A back facial will help unclog pores and clear acne - leaving your back feeling soft and smooth.

At Aesthetic Enhancements, Amanda offers a variety of treatments to target your specific skin type. Steaming and extractions rid the skin of any blemishes, while an exfoliating scrub removes dead skin cells, a moisturizing mask cures hydration, and chemical peels or microdermabrasion can be used to treat a variety of concerns as well.

Just because you can’t see your back, doesn’t mean others aren’t looking! So call our Orlando Plastic Surgery, Skincare and Hair Restoration Center today to schedule your complimentary skincare consultation! It’s time to feel confident with your body from head to toe!

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Thursday, October 21, 2010

The Benefits of Masking

How would you like to achieve that flawless, radiant glow we always seem to see on the faces of models and celebrities? Just by adding an extra 15 minutes once a week to your beauty regime, you can repair and revive your skin’s overall appearance dramatically.

Part of our secret to providing a beneficial facial here at our Orlando, Florida Plastic Surgery and Skincare Center is to incorporate a specialty mask with your treatment.

Masking can provide great benefits for any skin type. If you are concerned about oil/acne control, hydration, fine lines & wrinkles or stressed, irritated skin – combining a weekly mask with your customized skin care regime can help clear up these concerns.

OILY/ACNE PRONE SKIN TYPES

Look for a detoxifying, clay-based masks containing ingredients such as kaolin, sulfur, camphor, salicylic acid, tee tree oil, cucumber extract or aloe. These key ingredients can help to refine enlarged pores, prevent and heal blemishes and absorb excess oils and impurities from deep within the pores. Some masks, especially those containing sulfur, can be a great overnight blemish blaster as well. Simply apply the mask to the blemish as a spot treatment and leave it on overnight. In the morning, the redness and inflammation will have decreased and the blemish will have diminished significantly.

DEHYDRATION, FINE LINES & WRINKLES

A cream or gel based mask can increase the moisture levels of your skin and help to temporarily firm and tighten your wrinkles. Masks providing these benefits will be enriched with vitamins such as Vitamin A, C, E, pro-vitamin B5, peptides, grape seed extract or green tea extract to repair damaged skin. For hydrated skin, be sure to look for ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, amino acids, honey or squalane as well.

ROSACEA & SENSITIVE SKIN TYPES

Masks infused with licorice, comfrey, lavender or chamomile extracts work wonders for calming redness and diminishing sensitivity. Azulene is also a key component when looking to comfort and soothe stressed & irritated skin. This type of mask is usually available in a gel, cream or clay form.

In addition to these three common skin types, there are also many other masks that can address hyper-pigmentation, eye area concerns and even full body mud masks.

Apply your favorite mask, sit back and relax for 15 minutes - even if this is the only time you have to yourself! Why not enhance your home care regimen and give your skin an effortless pick me up? By doing this once a week, you’ll soon be on your way to achieving that healthy glow that we all desire!

Amanda Chapman

Paramedical Aesthetician

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Friday, October 1, 2010

The Benefits of a Salicylic Peel

Do you only dream of having skin as clear as the faces that grace the cover of today’s beauty magazines? Most of us long for porcelain skin that others envy - so we’ve asked our Paramedical Aesthetician, Amanda Chapman, for the scoop on achieving a radiant, blemish-free complexion…

According to Amanda, there are many effective treatments for treating acne, but one of the most effective solutions is a chemical peel. Choosing the right peel for your skin type can be a little confusing, so it is always best to consult with a Paramedical Aesthetician to analyze your skin’s condition and prescribe the right peel for your specific skin type.

A Salicylic Peel is an excellent treatment to help clear up acne, rejuvenate the skin’s appearance and provide an overall healthy glow. Salicylic is a Beta Hydroxy Acid that is synthetically made from willow tree bark. Much like the more well known Alpha Hydroxy Acid, Glycolic- Salicylic Peels work by removing dead skin cells and allowing new, healthy cells to rise to the surface.

If oily skin has always been a concern for you, a Salicylic Peel may be just the solution you are looking for. Salicylic is lipid soluble – meaning that it tends to interact best with other lipophilic substances like the oil and sebum in our skin. With a series of treatments, excess sebum is cleared from the pores, and blackheads, whiteheads & acne lesions are improved - leaving your skin radiant and blemish free!

At Aesthetic Enhancements, we offer a full spectrum skin care services to treat every skin type. Amanda’s expertise coupled with our medical grade skin care products will have your skin looking flawless in no time! Call our Orlando, Florida Plastic Surgery, Skincare and Hair Restoration Center today to see how we can help you achieve the complexion you’ve always wanted. 407.218.4550.

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Tuesday, September 21, 2010

A Deep Cleansing Facial Experience

The Deep Cleansing Facial is just one of many pampering treatments on our skin care menu here at Aesthetic Enhancements Plastic Surgery. Take a sneak peak at a facial experience with Paramedical Aesthetician, Amanda Chapman.

Find out how you too can achieve a flawless complexion and the importance of consulting with a Paramedical Aesthetician.

Treat yourself to one of our specialty facials here at Aesthetic Enhancements - Not only will you feel revived, but your face will look and feel fabulous too!

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Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Light Therapy for acne and per-cancerous lesions works!

I hope you enjoy this post from Michelle Boone, ARNP. Michelle is one of Central Florida's foremost experts on lasers and minimally invasive aesthetic treatments such as Botox and Fillers.

Today, she is educating us on the benefits of light therapy.

As we age, we start to see spots and little brown spots popping up on our arms, legs, chest and just about everywhere else there is skin that has had sun exposure!

Many of these can be easily removed by having them frozen off my our dermatologist. Others can be removed by a laser treatment at a plastic surgeon's office.

Occasionally, however, a more aggressive strategy is needed- because the damage to our skin is much worse. Unfortunately, many of these treatments can leave us looking rather ugly for weeks at a time.

Most often, the lesions of greatest concern are Actinic Keratoses (AK's for short). These are usually red, dry and flaky lesions that need to be removed because of the potential that they may progress to skin cancer. The saying of 'where there is one, there are more", is certainly true with these guys. What you see is usually only the tip of the iceberg.

A great option for treating these is with photodynamic therapy. This is an in-office treatment that is much easier to tolerate and just as effective as the alternatives, although a second treatment is occasionally necessary.

Aminolevulinic acid is first applied to the skin and allowed to penetrate for minutes to hours, depending on the treatment site. Light therapy is then initiated to activate the ALA which in turn stimulates the body to produce agents that destroy the target tissue cells.

One advantage to this type of therapy is that it is selective, destroying only the abnormal cells. Another advantage is that this therapy is fairly painless. Most patients will have a sunburn type of look for a day or two and may have some light peeling. Topical creams, on the other hand, are usually applied several times a week for weeks. The skin usually is irritated, itchy, painful--and ugly. When large areas need to be treated--arms, legs, balding heads--other procedures can be impractical, healing slowly and with the risk of scar formation.

ALA PDT ( aminolevulinic acid/ photodynamic therapy) can be a great choice to remove pre cancers as well as basal cell cancers already diagnosed. After treatment, sun avoidance must be total for about 48hrs to allow complete metabolism of the the ALA.

If you have concerns about the sun damage you incurred earlier in life, or have already been diagnosed with multiple pre-cancerous lesions, and would like to learn more about ALA and Light Therapy, call our Orlando Plastic Surgery and Skin Care Center for a complimentary consultation or simply email Michelle at:

Michelle@DrArmandoSoto.com

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