by Kathy Sargenti and Cindy Sult, RN |
As we get older, our skin is the most telling sign of aging. However, today we have many options to improve skin condition. There is no need to avoid wearing shorts because of spider veins, wear heavy makeup because of rosacea, age spots or acne, and wrinkles can be minimized. At Cosmetic Aesthetics Laser Salon, we provide comprehensive screening & education and develop a partnership with you in treating your issues. Our Fotona Nd:YAG laser provides the most flexibility and patient comfort of any laser on the market. Cindy Sult RN, has been a registered nurse for over 20 years, the last 10 of which she has been working in the cosmetic laser industry. She is a co-owner of the business and is currently an instructor of “Skin & Skeletal Systems” at Career College of Northern Nevada (CCNN).
Spider Veins: (Telangiectasia) Are widely dilated blood vessels and can be located anywhere on the body. Spider Veins are not the same as varicose veins. Spider veins are common in healthy people and are usually caused by sun damage or aging. They can also occur at any age, but usually appear between 18-35 years and peaks between 50-60 years of age. There are three main treatment options for Spider veins: Laser treatments, sclerotherapy, and electro-cautery. Sclerotherapy & electro-cautery can leave scarring. Laser treatments, with the Fotona Nd:YAG laser offers flexible settings and exceptional patient comfort without scarring.
Rosacea: is a chronic skin condition involving inflammation of the cheeks, chin, nose, forehead or eyelids. It may appear as redness, prominent spider-like blood vessels, swelling or skin eruptions similar to acne. While there is no cure for rosacea, it generally can be successfully controlled. The best approach for high levels of success includes education, laser treatments and skin care products.
Age Spots: 80% of all age spots have a vascular nature. An Nd:YAG laser, which targets blood supply, is very successful with that type of age spot. The remaining 20% are melanin type age spots, which can be successfully treated with education, skin care products, and various peels.
Acne: Acne has many causes including stress & hormone fluctuations. Proper skin care includes using safe OTC products even shampoos, and hair gels. Treating active inflammations or lesions with laser, having a recommended skin care regime specific to your skin type and closely monitored progress are essential when developing a program for success.
Wrinkles: As we age, our skin thins which is due to reduced collagen production. And our skin doesn’t turn over as often as in our youth. Laser photo-rejuvenation stimulates the dermis to produce more collagen, thus giving us a plump, more youthful appearance. A line of skin care products that encourages the more rapid turnover of skin cells, gives us that healthy pink glow associated with youth.
References:
- www.wikipedia.org
- www.skinsight.com
- www.webmd.com
- www.rosacea.org
- www.mayoclinic.com Dr. James Fulton, MD – “Acne RX”
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