Concerns in your 20s Archives

A consultation with GlamDerm’s medical experts can assist in developing a personalized topical skin regimen and identifying straightforward measures to safeguard and uphold the youthful quality of your skin. By taking proactive steps and utilizing appropriate skincare products, one can effectively maintain the skin’s youthful appearance, ensuring its long-term health and vitality.

Youth Preservation

Acne Scarring

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Acne scars are usually the result of inflamed blemishes caused by skin pores engorged with excess oil, dead skin cells and bacteria. The pore swells, causing a break in the follicle wall. Shallow lesions are usually minor and heal quickly. But if there is a deep break in the wall of the pore, infected material can spill out into surrounding tissue, creating deeper lesions. The skin attempts to repair these lesions by forming new collagen fibers. These repairs usually aren’t as smooth and flawless as the original skin. There are different types of acne scars. Ice pick scars are flat, pitted scars. Atrophic scars are thin and flat, and often appear depressed when compared to normal surrounding skin. Finally, hypertrophic or keloidal scars are typically firm and raised. Acne scars may be treated with microdermabrasion, soft tissue fillers, laser treatments, and chemical peels.

Acne Treatment

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Acne is a skin condition that typically affects the face, but may also involve the chest and back. Acne may manifest itself as white heads, blackheads, and cysts. In many instances, when the acne lesion resolves, residual dark marks or pitted scars remain.

Acne affects patients of all ages. In teenagers, it is driven by the hormone testosterone, which increases during puberty and stimulates sebaceous glands of the skin to grow, make oil and plug pores. In adults, acne may be related to hormones, childbirth, menopause, or medications. Diet may also be linked to acne. There are studies that suggest that dairy products and high glycemic index foods (sodas, juices) may contribute to acne flares.

For mild acne, treatment typically starts with topical antibiotics, retinoids derived from Vitamin A, and benzoyl peroxide. Extraction or acne surgery may be performed to remove black and whiteheads. In the setting of moderate acne, antibiotic pills are often prescribed. In some women, hormonal treatments may be helpful. In patients with recalcitrant acne or if it is severe with scarring, oral isotretinoin may be utilized. After your acne is controlled, several cosmetic procedures may be used to improve residual acne scarring including chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and laser resurfacing.

Botox ®

Botox

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Botox is one of the most commonly requested and performed cosmetic treatments. It has a very high satisfaction rating among patients for its ability to smooth fine lines, wrinkles, and creases.

Whether you regularly use Botox or are interested in having an initial treatment, here is what you need to know about Botox and other neuromodulator injections.

Chemical Peels

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Chemical Peels, is a procedure in which a chemical solution is applied to the skin to remove the top layers, allowing the skin that grows back to be smoother.Chemical peels are used to treat wrinkles, discolored skin and scars — usually on the face. They can be done alone or combined with other cosmetic procedures. And they can be done at different depths, from light to deep. Deeper chemical peels offer more-dramatic results but also take longer to recover from.

Dysport ™

Cosmetic Procedures

Neurotoxins like Botox, Dysport, Xeomin and Jeuveau are purified proteins that have been used for years to treat dynamic wrinkles that form from excessive small muscle contraction.

These proteins have been used to smooth and relax frown lines, crow’s feet, forehead wrinkles, upper lip wrinkles, neckbands, and “gummy smiles.”

These toxins are highly purified and dilute, and have proven to be extremely safe to use. The toxin is injected directly into the desired area and takes effect by decreasing the contraction of the muscle, ultimately softening and in some instances eliminating the line.

Relaxation is gradual, usually starting after 48 hours with Dysport and 72 hours with Botox, progressing over two weeks. The treatment lasts on average for three and a half to four months.

Hydrafacial

Esthetician Services

Hydrafacial is one of the most powerful, non-invasive skin resurfacing treatments available today. It combines cleansing, exfoliation, extraction, hydration and antioxidant protection that removes dead skin cells and impurities, while simultaneously delivering moisturizing serums into the skin.

Intensive Pulse Light

Cosmetic Procedures

Intensive Pulse Light for Men: How Men Can Diminish Discoloration With Intense Pulsed Light

Just like women, men are susceptible to hyperpigmentation, acne, fine lines, and rosacea.

Fortunately, these skin conditions can be effectively treated with a series of intense pulsed light (IPL) treatments to help male patients achieve clear and even skin.

Kybella

Cosmetic Procedures

KYBELLA® is the first and only FDA-approved injectable drug that contours and improves the appearance of submental fullness, the so-called “double chin.”

Submental fullness impacts a broad range of adults, including both women and men, and can be caused by aging, genetics and weight gain.

Patients concerned about their submental fullness have not had many non-surgical treatment options, until now.

Laser Genesis

Cosmetic Procedures

Laser genesis works by heating the dermis directly under the skin; this stimulates collagen production, which plumps the skin and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The heat from the laser can also constrict blood vessels, which helps fight redness and rosacea. It can also help treat acne and scarring.