Treating Facial Flushing With IPL Therapy

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Straith

Are you suffering with symptoms of rosacea? You’re not alone.

More than 14 million American have rosacea according to the American Academy of Dermatology.

Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that causes redness around the nose, cheeks, chin and forehead. Some of the most common symptoms of rosacea include:

  • A flushed, red face
  • Visible blood vessels
  • Sensitive, dry skin
  • Small bumps or acne-like breakouts
  • Red, irritated eyes

If left untreated, these symptoms tend to get worse. And though there is no cure for rosacea, with adequate treatment, most people can control their symptoms and prevent rosacea from getting worse.

Popular Treatments for Rosacea

Facial redness and visible blood vessels can be treated with:

Acne-like breakouts and bumps can be treated with:

  • Low-dose antibiotics like doxycycline
  • Topical creams like metronizadole or azelaic acid

Dry, sensitive skin can be treated with:

  • High quality moisturizer
  • Broad spectrum sunscreen
  • Clothing protection (scarves or ski masks) during the winter
  • Avoiding skin products that contain alcohol
  • Avoid irritating skin by touching it too much

Red, irritated eyes can be treated with:

  • Artificial tears or prescription eye drops

Know Your Rosacea Triggers

In addition proper treatment, it’s possible to minimize symptoms by identifying lifestyle and environmental factors that may be causing your rosacea to flare up. Though triggers can vary significantly from individual to individual, some of the most common triggers include:

  • Temperature changes
  • Dairy products
  • Alcohol
  • Caffeine
  • Spicy foods
  • Stress
  • Sun exposure

Learn More About Rosacea Treatment

Do you still have questions about IPL photofacial, pulsed dye laser resurfacing or other cosmetic treatments for rosacea? Contact us to set up a one-on-one consultation today.

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Plastic After Weight Loss: What are my options?

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Straith

What to do about loose skin.

Weight loss is a big achievement. Maybe your friends, family and coworkers have supported you and now you’re on your way to a healthier lifestyle. But, for many people who lose weight, there’s one more supporting member in your weight loss journey: a plastic surgeon.

Many people who lose weight are left with the sagging skin that covered their once bulging body. Some elect to just accept it. Unfortunately, it never shrinks to fit your new size, but hangs around your upper and lower abdomen, upper arms, back, thighs, neck and face as a reminder of your former you. Not only can it feel like your journey to weight loss is unfinished, the deep skin folds may cause hygienic problems.

In order to work move past this difficult post-weight loss phase, many patients look to body contouring procedures for removal of the excess skin. The results can boost their self-esteem and confidence. Among the many body contouring procedures specifically designed to reduce excess skin after major weight loss are the following:

  • Face or Neck Lift
  • Arm Lift
  • Breast Lift
  • Thigh Lift
  • Lower Body Lift

The main focus during these procedures is the tightening (or removal) of excess skin and residual, localized fat deposits using a combination of liposuction and surgical excision. During the panniculectomy, for example, the skin and subcutaneous tissue that hangs from the abdomen like an apron, often covering the genitals, is surgically removed. An abdominoplasty can be performed in conjunction with the panniculectomy in order to reshape the abdominal muscles. Before the sutures are placed, the underlying tissues are tightened and the skin is lifted.

As with any weight loss surgery, the key to maintaining your ideal shape is committing to a healthy diet and exercise regimen.

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Tummy Tuck vs. Liposuction: Which One Is Right For You?

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Straith

When considering plastic surgery of any kind, it is imperative to research your doctor’s experience. Plastic surgery, including a tummy tuck or liposuction in Detroit, can be an involved procedure and selection of the appropriate procedure or a combination is important, so understanding all the elements involved is key.

An abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck, is a surgery where excess skin and fat is removed from the lower and middle abdomen and the abdominal muscles are pulled and tightened. The majority of people who have a tummy tuck have skin and fat that would not be improved with diet and exercise. Women who have lost their muscular tone in the abdomen due to pregnancy can greatly benefit from a tummy tuck to not only remove the excess skin and fat left after pregnancy, but also to improve their core strength that has been lost. Because the procedure is involved, patients must be in good overall health and be willing to tolerate some discomfort in the postoperative healing period. The benefits of a tummy tuck, the third most popular cosmetic surgery procedure, are a smoother, flatter and firmer abdomen.

Liposuction in Troy, Michigan, or Lipo, is a procedure where pockets of fat are removed from areas of the patient’s body. This is a less invasive procedure where a narrow tube is inserted into a small incision in the body. The tubing is used to vacuum the excess fat cells out. Liposuction can not be used to suction all the fat from the body, but can be used for specific areas. Some areas which respond well to lipo are the abdomen, “love handles”, the thighs, or the upper arm. Most people can handle liposuction but patients should be in decent overall health. Patients must also have these generalized areas of fat deposits that are not improved with diet and exercise.

If interested in these procedures, consult Dr. Sabbagh at Straith Clinic.

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