The Skin Care Clinic

Our skin is the most delicate part of our body and gets easily affected due to several internal and external factors. Acting as a protective shield and performing multiple functions, our skin gets worn out with time. Also hormonal changes, aging, etc have a great effect on the condition of our skin. The changing lifestyle habits and polluted environment conditions have led to a number of skin diseases that we come across in our daily lives.

Some of the common skin disorders are Acne, Wrinkles, Discoloration or Dark Spots, Rosacea, Psoriasis, Skin Tags, Moles, Warts, Dandruff, Eczema and Skin Cancer. All these diseases have a very bad impression on the psyche of an individual and may act as a deterrent in his/her personal growth. They can stain the personality of a person and may leave an indelible memory in the mind. But to counter the harmful effects of skin diseases, Dermatology has made the much needed advancements to cure all types of skin diseases. Cosmetic and Medical Dermatology has paved the way for number of effective skin treatments specializing in cosmetic surgery and systematic drug therapies.

The prevailing skin treatments offer an easy escape from different types of skin disorders and help one to get a healthy and glowing skin. Some of the popular skin treatments to cure problems related to your skin include:

BOTOX: Approved by FDA, BOTOX is a non surgical treatment to treat wrinkles and leveling the lines between the brows that develop with aging. It involves the insertion of a few injections and is done quickly with minimal pain. Highly adopted by people to get rid of those unwanted wrinkles, BOTOX is a safe and effective treatment that gives fast results. Other Treatments that can be used to cure wrinkles are Restylane and Collagen.

IPL Photorejuvenation: Based on Intense Pulsed Light technology, the treatment uses the Photorejuvenation process to cure facial skin imperfections, wrinkles, Rosacea, Skin Discoloration, Dark Spots or Pigmentation. It results in long-term improvement and the duration of the treatment depends on the skin condition.

Sclerotherapy: It is used to treat Spider & Vericose Veins by injecting a solution into the veins. The treatment shows great results.

All the above mentioned treatments are administered by licensed specialists who provide the right guidance and support to take care of your skin and keep it free from any disorder. Apart from these, there is number of skin care products available in the market like Biologic modifiers, anti-aging creams, lotions, dandruff shampoos, Serums, Skin renewal products, etc to help you maintain a healthy and enviable skin.

Botox and Dysport are two very effective and popular cosmetic treatments that are used all over the country today. There are a few differences and similarities between the two, along with a few considerations to think about when choosing between the two. It is important to understand what each of them is, how they work and what the dangers or concerns with them are.

Botox Injections

Botox is known more scientifically as Botulinum toxin, which means it is a bacteria and a toxin, making it dangerous. Botox injections are used, however, to control muscle spasms and for several different cosmetic procedures, for anything from crow’s feet and fine lines around the mouth to stopping the production of sweat in the armpit area. The toxin moves into the muscle and skin tissue of the injection site and paralyses the tissue, making it difficult or impossible to move or use those muscles or that skin tissue and therefore reducing the lines and wrinkles of the area.

Side Effects of Botox

Botox injections have several side effects that are common though they are often very temporary and rarely serious. This is because when botox is used in small doses it is not as lethal or toxic to the person as a whole organism as it would be in larger doses. A common side effect includes bruising at the site of the injection. Other side effects include headaches, allergic reactions, dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), and flu-like symptoms. Other things that can happen as a result of botox injections is unusual facial expressions such as dropping eyes or a smile that is uneven, or in some cases a decrease in the ability to chew solid foods properly.

Dysport

Dysport is like Botox in that it is injected into the skin and it is also a form of botulism toxin. It has been said that Dysport seems to begin working faster than Botox, with it working in 1-2 days versus Botox working in 3-5. Dysport injections are also hugely popular among those who will spend any amount of money to look and feel younger, and has even been said to last longer than Botox. It is not clear why Dysport injections may work better than Botox and, indeed, it is not even clear THAT it works better than Botox injections.

Side Effects of Dysport

As with Botox, Dysport is also known to have a few side effects and drawbacks to their use. Bruising is also very common at the site of Dysport injections. Other side effects include numbness in the area, tingling, and swelling or bruising of the area. Another downside to using Dysport is that studies suggest it may cause more antibody formation than Botox. This is bad because, though not dangerous, it means that the body can form a resistance to the toxin used in Dysport and potentially cause it to stop working for you. For some clients, this reason alone is enough to choose Botox.

To learn more about what injecatble would be right for you, call The Skin Care Clinic at (949) 760-8065

Looking at ads in fashion magazines you come across many pictures of bare chested, hairless, good-looking men. This has become the new American norm. So now men join the women in the quest for smooth, shiny skin, less reminiscent of our ancestors.  Unwanted hair growth  has been a problem for women for many generations across many cultures. From the geisha of Japan that painted her eyebrows high above their natural place, to the women of Armenia who liked to look less hairy and shaved their arms.

In our modern times, the best way to achieve that smooth skin is laser hair removal. To understand why that is the case, here are the facts:

Since the modern world started using what we call a laser beam, our lives have been forever changed. Lasers are used in weaponry, industry, medicine, dentistry, cosmetic procedures, tattoo removal, and in the last few years, lasers have been used in hair removal.

It has become so popular that over 2 million procedures a year are performed in the United States alone. With so many uses and so many procedures, we understand lasers like we never did before. The treatments are quite simple. Specific treatments are designed for specific parts of the body, but what you can expect is a cooling gel being spread on the area, a few flashes of light close to the skin which will feel like little nip, zapping the hair follicle under the skin to prevent them from developing more hair. Then the gel is wiped, with all the unwanted hair.

Treatment length depends on several factors: the area treated, the color of the skin, the color of the hair and its density. Since lasers work on the melamine in the hair follicle, the darker the hair, the easier it is to target. Because the hair has to be in its growth stage to be affected, and our hairs grow at different times, repeated visits are needed to achieve smooth, hairless skin. Normal duration is somewhere between 4-6 visits.

Visit length depends on the area being treated, typically from 15 to 60 minutes.

The price varies as well. Just as botox can be found in different prices at different places, so can laser hair removal. Make sure it is a clean, reputable place. The laser is targeted to certain areas so the accuracy is very high, and the effectiveness long lasting. Research done in Ankara, Turkey, proved it is 60 times more affective than electrolysis, the other permanent hair removal method.

Side effects rarely occur, and when they do they take the form of mild redness that goes away after a couple of hours.

Call The Skin Care Clinic today to schedule your free consultation at (949) 760-8065

When it comes to skin care products, you may be confused as to the many different products that are on the market that focus on skin care for your skin care type as well as specialty areas of your face. It is never too soon or too late to start taking care of your skin, especially with the latest skin care products that are on the market today.

When looking for skin care for yourself, first look to entire kits of skin care solutions. The kits should consist of cleansing solutions as well as protective creams and serums that will keep the wrinkles at bay. If you are looking for a way to take years off of your appearance, you can find it with the modern skin care solutions being offered today. These skin care products use serums that are composed of properties that are already in your skin and work naturally to restore your skin to youthfulness.

Cleansing is the first step towards skin care. If your skin is not properly cleansed, then you are wasting your time putting creams on your face. Forget about soap as it dries out your skin and also contains chemicals that can cause you harm as they are absorbed into your skin. It is essential that you choose skin care products that contain a good deep cleanser in addition to moisturizers for your face. You need to make sure that your pores are completely cleansed out when you are taking care of your skin so that you can prevent the signs of aging.

Not everyone has the same type of skin. Your skin may be oily or dry.  Or it may be combination skin. You need to look for skin care products that not only address aging, but also will be ideal for your skin type. Skin care works when you address the type of skin that you have with the correct products.

Special serums that are designed for parts of your face that are more sensitive are also an important part of your skin care routine. For example, the skin around your eyes is every thin and more prone to wrinkles than any other part of your face. The best skin care products address this fact and have serums that are especially made for problem areas of your skin.

By taking care of your skin with new skin care products now offered at The Skin Care Clinic that are made for anti aging, you will be amazed at the results. You do not have to put up with the natural signs of aging that appear on your face if you do not want to. You can take care of your skin with skin care products that retard aging and will make your skin look years younger. By using these products regularly, you will be fighting the signs of time that creep up on all of us. Once you get into a regular skin care routine, you will start to notice positive results right away and will look younger and gain more confidence when it comes to your appearance. Fight time with skin care that is made to reduce the signs of aging and make your skin look soft and supple.

To learn what skin care products would be right for you, or to schedule a FREE CONSULTATION call The Skin Care Clinic at (949) 760-8065

Injectables and fillers are used to reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles in men and women. Injections are considered to be non-invasive procedures, which continue to grow in popularity in Americans who want to dramatically improve their appearance without undergoing actual surgery. BOTOX injections are currently the number one most popular non-surgical procedure, while hyaluronic acid injections are the second most popular type of non-surgical procedure. While BOTOX and dermal fillers work in different ways, each of these treatments is effective in treating wrinkles and helping patients look years younger.

BOTOX and Dysport Injections

BOTOX and Dysport injections use a solution that paralyzes facial muscles to reduce the appearance of wrinkles. About two to three days after the BOTOX Cosmetic or Dysport has been injected, results become apparent and can last for up to six months. BOTOX Cosmetic has been on the market for years, but Dysport is a newer injectable. Many plastic surgeons and dermatologists report that Dysport offers results that are similar to those offered by BOTOX injections

Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers such as Restylane, Juvederm, Perlane, and Radiesse are hyaluronic acid based fillers that restore volume in facial lines and wrinkles. Other fillers include collagen, Sculptra, Artefill, Captique, Elevess, and a range of others. Each type of filler is effective in filling in crow’s feet, marionette lines, laugh lines, brow lines, and other wrinkles. Most dermal fillers last for about three to six months, while others such as Radiesse can last for up to one year. Doctors recommend that patients use a filler that lasts for a shorter period of time before having Radiesse injected to ensure that the patient is satisfied with the results.

BOTOX Cosmetic, Dysport, and dermal fillers are all safe and effective wrinkle treatments that can dramatically minimize the appearance of facial wrinkles.

To learn more about BOTOX cosmetic or Dysport, call The Skin Care Clinic to schedule your FREE CONSULTATION at (949) 760-8065

If you look at it for what it is, Cellulite is not nice. Lumpy derriere’s and legs can be offputting for most women when looking at themselves in a swimsuit but cellulite isn’t their fault by any means. It is created by abnormal patterns of elastic fibers and collagen under the skin (the dermis layer) that are present in females. It can also be formed by a regular breakdown of cells in the human body that occur with age. An average of 9 in every 10 women suffer from cellulite and most deem it bemusing that nobody happens to know how to get rid of cellulite, but it can be done and is really relatively simple when you know how! Lots of females would kill for a firm and sleek body like the models they see in magazines, the beautiful actresses and the music video vixens they see on the television. In the long and hard mission for the longed-after body, many so-called strategies they try fail to work, i.e. fad diets and fat burning tablets. A few women have found however that temporarily starving their bodies causes them to lose a few kilos, but the cellulite always stays where it is! This can’t be a good way to treat the body.

How To Get Rid of Cellulite – (What the Masses Believe)

[1] – Join a Gym
While trying to get rid of cellulite, a good, long-term method is to carry out toning exercises. Just 30 minutes to quarter of an hour of your day carrying out simple firming exercises such as jogging, swimming, jumping jacks and squats will tone up the body as well as increasing blood flow and circulation. This will be successful long term, but requires a lot of effort and will-power.

[2] – Go On A Diet Plan
It can take an extremely long time to see a noticeable reduction in cellulite while dieting. This popular method might cause you to lose pounds if you stick to a diet plan such as the Atkins diet, Acai berry diet or Cayenne pepper diet, but you will only notice the cellulite melt away if you eliminate sugary, toxin-filled foods. Cellulite feeds on processed & unnatural substances so adhering to a non-toxin diet will shrink your cellulite but again requires an immense amount of self-discipline and will-power.

[3] – Detoxify and Cleanse your Body
As mentioned above, cellulite is made up of unwanted fluid, fat and toxins. In order to get rid of cellulite, you have to initially get rid of the toxins to allow the fat dissolve more easily. Detoxing will entail the following:

• Eliminating processed foods (foods high in fat & articially sweetened foods) from your diet
• Eating fruit and vegetables daily – preferably eat fruit for breakfast, salad for lunch and lean protein (meat) with vegetables in the evening
• Eliminating alcohol & caffeine – Spirits, beers, wine and caffeine drinks (such as coffee and Red Bull) cause toxins to build up in the body quite rapidly, which will have the opposite desire of a detox and will in-effect help cellulite to form
• Drinking 8 glasses of water per day (i.e. 2 litres) – This will cleanse the body of toxins

[4] – How to Really Rid Yourself of Cellulite

Velashape™ Non-Invasive Cellulite Treatment

Velashape™ is a non-invasive, painless in-office cellulite treatment offered by The Skin Care Clinic of Newport Beach, and has absolutlely no down-time. VelaShape™ contours, shapes and slims the body by improving cellulite and reducing circumfedrence in as few as 4 treatments. VelaShape™ is an FDA approved treatment that provides dramatic results that are completely permanent.

Do not confuse VelaShape™ with Velasmooth. VelaShape™ is the absolute newest and most advanced treatment available to minimize cellulite.

What makes VelaShape™ different than any other cellulite treatment out there is it’s cutting edge technology that combined powerful energies to reduce the volume and appearance of fat tissues. This revolutionary approach enables VelaShape™ to treat cellulite in multiple areas in one session including the abdomen, buttocks and thighs. Results can be seen after the very first treatment.

To learn more about Velashape™ or to schedule your FREE consultation call (949) 760-8065

Our vivid imaginations often have the power to alleviate or exacerbate stressful situations. On the one hand, we can come up with a lot of different solutions for the same problems; yet on the other, we also can create all manner of roadblocks for ourselves almost out of thin air.

The human mind is an incredible tool with the ability to envision all kinds of scenarios, and it is this capacity that can be your best ally or worst enemy as you’re trying to combat stress. After all, stress that’s caused by warranted things such as an emergency or an unexpectedly hard day at the office is troublesome enough, so why would we want to invent stress?

We’re going to discuss a few ways to turn our mind from an enemy into our friend. We’ve discussed the S.T.O.P. method in another article, and this technique builds on that tool. Once we’re in the habit of calling out our bad thoughts and pushing them out of the way, it’s time to put good thoughts and positive visualizations in their place. The mind will fill up emptiness with more thoughts, so why not use these techniques to make sure they’re thoughts that help, not hinder?

Visual Aid #1 – See the Goal

Remember that we’re not taking all these steps just to make our life more complicated or make ourselves feel bad! We each have a goal to reach, and these steps are part of the trip to that goal. So visualize yourself succeeding, and see yourself how you want to be. Imagine how good it will be to wake up not worrying about the rest of the day, and how great it will feel to go to bed knowing you have a handle on your problems.

As we know, stress has a major effect on our bodies. Too much of it can make us tense up, leading to bad posture and muscle aches or cramps. Imagine a good night’s sleep without those aches and pains, or without the headache that comes from worrying about a problem for hours and hours. See the goal, and keep it in mind.

Visual Aid #2 – See the Steps

There’s a trick that some runners use to keep themselves on track during a long course. Sometimes the goal does feel very far away, and it can be hard to see yourself getting from ‘here’ to ‘there’ at any one moment. Runners deal with this by picking out a landmark or feature a few minutes ahead of them, and choosing to reach it for the time being. The long journey then becomes a series of smaller stints that the runner can manage, and before long the finish line is in sight.

This is a powerful technique that works for visualizing efforts too. While you’re considering the goal, it might occur to you that all those nice results are a bit far away. Don’t panic, and instead start visualizing the steps toward that goal. Consider the important ones you’ve already made, and look to the next one. This will give you insights about how easy the course really is, and give you the courage to make each small step that will build up to those strong habits, a day or a week at a time.

Visual Aid #3 – See Your Friends and Family

A big part of why we don’t want to be stressed out is the effect it has on our friends and family. We miss out on fun activities because of stress headaches, we snap at someone when maybe we shouldn’t, or we are so distracted and irritated that we simply forget how much fun our loved ones can be.

As your next visual technique, spend a little time each day thinking about how your newfound outlook will help your family. Imagine being able to say ‘yes’ to more enjoyement because stress headaches are a thing of the past. Visualize how you want your evenings with your loved ones to be, instead of how they often end up because of stress. Remember that a small, conscious bit of time devoted to each step, each day will build up your habit into a rock-solid lifestyle.

Visual Aid #4 – See It Can Be Done

Some of us aren’t naturally visual people, or so we say. We’ve tried and tried to visualize things, but it just doesn’t work. However, don’t you find it easy to visualize how easily things can go wrong? Or even if it is true that you can’t really see, is it genuinely because it’s something you can’t do, or is it just something you can’t do–yet?

Any habit is hard to get into at first. Remember that it can take about sixty days for a habit to cement in your life sometimes. Try it, even if it seems to come hard. If you can’t visualize it in your mind, draw something on a fresh page of your stress log, even if it’s just a small smiley face with a note about something you found positive today. These little steps will add up, and will become much more natural as the days and weeks go on.

A Last Note

Sometimes, our visual mind doesn’t work on its own, but responds well to other people

Summer is right around the corner and for most women that means it’s time to break out the beach-wear. Unfortunately, it also means that for most women it’s time to start getting creative when it comes to dealing with their cellulite.

Being obese does not make you more likely have cellulite and being slender doesn’t make you less likely to have it, because it’s not normal body fat. Cellulite is the superficial layer of fat that sits just under the surface of the skin. The Connective tissue that holds the fat has usually been weakened and that results in dimpling. Cellulite is not only a problem for about 95% of women but also effects men. The reason cellulite tends to be less visible on the male body is because the connective tissue that holds the fat is much more resilient and doesn’t easily sag. The constant truth for both sexes is that because the fat is superficial, it can be almost impossible to treat with diet and exercise alone.

There are herbal creams and ointments on the market today that promise to make your cellulite disappear, and to make you cottage-cheese-free. However, there has been no evidence that shows any kind of efficacy. Creams and ointments are unable to penetrate deep enough into the skin to get to the fat, which essentially renders them useless.

Also marketed to fight cellulite is subcision, which attempts to target and treat cellulite by snipping the connective tissue that holds it in place. Again there is little evidence of efficacy and there are concerns that it might worsen the condition because it could result in saggy skin and thus more cellulite.

Only one technique has ever shown real signs of being effective, VelaShape, which combines both Endermologie to smooth dimples as well as radiofrequency technology to help break up the fat and connective tissue beneath the surface of the skin. The VelaShape System has been around for quite a few years and is the only FDA-approved procedure on market that has been proven to shrink thigh circumference, as well as minimize the overall appearance of cellulite dimpling. As with most treatments, it does require you to have multiple sessions (10 on average), but most patients start to see real results within the first 4-5 visits.

The Skin Care Clinic in Newport Beach has been administering this procedure for years and our highly qualified staff have had hours upon hours of real-world experience. It is our goal to help you achieve the body you want by summer and we will design a comprehensive personalized plan to help you actualize your goals. Call us today to schedule a free consultation and say farewell to cellulite before summer’s in full-swing.

Call us for a Free Consultation: (949) 760-8065

A recently conducted study has cast Botox into the category of “possible anti-depressant”.

Botox, normally used to relax fine lines and to diminish the appearance of wrinkles, has been found to make people happier. The theory is that because the active neuroxin in the botox disables the use of certain muscles, it can actually reduce the amount of emotional expression. The loss of the ability to frown for instance, has been found to limit the human brain’s ability to feel deep, helpless sadness.

While this is still in the “theory” phase of research, there has been documented evidence that shows it could be more of a reality than one might think.
The broader point is that Botox® could offer a cheaper alternative to more traditional anti-depressants which can cost up to $2,000 a year per medication. While Botox only administered a handful of times per year could cut that cost in the half and make you look younger.

To learn more about Botox® or to schedule a free consultation with The Skin Care Clinic, call (949) 760-8065.