Sweat stains, anyone?

It's hotter than all Hades outside: 90 degrees out!  How many of us have ruined shirts because of excessive sweating under arms?  Does your outfit choice depend on which shirt is going to show the stains least?

When antiperspirants and topical products don't do enough to curb the sweating, it's time to visit the dermatologist to discuss Botox.  Yes, the line smoothing treatment is FDA-approved to treat axillary hyperhidrosis, or excessive underarm sweating.  Botox works by blocking the release of a chemical called acetylcholine from the nerve, which is involved in sweating.  It is also used off-label (not FDA-approved) to treat sweating of the hands and feet.     

The treatment is simple and very well tolerated: numbing cream is applied to the underarms, and the the Botox is injected with a very tiny needle.  It takes a week for results, which then last about 6 months. 

Raise your arms and cheer- without worrying about sweat spots! 

Melt that muffin top

Summer is here.  Bathing suits, pool parties, beach fun, muffin tops- oh, wait, was that not on your summer list?  Even with exercise and a well-balanced, healthy diet, those stubborn stomach bulges can be tough to eliminate.

Thankfully, a non-invasive, non-surgical (no cutting!), no-downtime option is available to battle that waistline.

Liposonix uses high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) to target and destroy fat cells. The fat cells are then naturally absorbed by the body over time. A single treatment that takes about an hour is all that is usually needed. This is a great treatment for people who are close to their ideal size and shape, but have stubborn areas on the belly and/or love handles that just won’t improve with diet and exercise. On average, people will lose one inch off the waistline (which typically means one dress or pant size), and is usually seen within 8-12 weeks.

 

The wonders of silicone

Everyone has heard of silicone breast implants. But few know that silicone is especially effective in the treatment of acne scarring. Medical grade pure silicone (Silikon 1000) is FDA approved to treat retinal detachment in the eye. Dermatologists have successfully used it off-label for years as a permanent cosmetic filler.

The key is in the technique of how the Silikon 1000 is injected. Tiny amounts of Silikon 1000 are injected as microdroplets into skin, and the treatments are spread out over multiple sessions. The droplets induce collagen to be synthesized around them, which fills in the scar and results in smoother skin.

When injected this way, the treatment is very safe, and can produce beautiful, natural results. However, every filler has risks, and since silicone is permanent, it's especially important to have a board certified dermatologist with cosmetic experience perform the injections.