January 2020

Want the Best from Fractional Laser Treatment? Do This!

Fractionated Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Laser Treatment

Laser Skin Resurfacing Many factors influence how we look as we age. Sun exposure, genetics, even the way we repeatedly move our facial muscles all affect tissue firmness and elasticity over time. To support resiliency, combat the effects of declining collagen and elastin, and correct the signs of sun damage, many people undergo laser skin resurfacing.

Laser skin resurfacing is a controlled treatment through which laser energy is delivered into the skin. We perform a gentle form of laser resurfacing in our Cincinnati office using a fractional laser device. Treatment affects tiny pinpoints within the upper layers of skin tissue, prompting a healing response through which dead and damaged skin cells fall off and new skin cells get an infusion of healthy collagen and elastin as they make their way to the surface.

This is a great time of year for laser skin resurfacing because the sunshine, when we do see it, is less intense. The question that many people have is how long the results of this treatment will last. The answer can vary because the health of the skin depends on several factors. This is actually good news because it means healthy skin can be prolonged after laser skin resurfacing. If you’re considering reviving your skin with laser treatment, know that you can enjoy years of results with habits such as:

  • Using sunscreen daily. Even now, the light that is in the atmosphere can affect the skin. Broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 is needed all year long. In the summer, when we’re more sweaty or in and out of water, it is critical that we apply sunscreen at least every 90 minutes.
  • Feeding the skin. Leafy green vegetables and fresh fruits provide the body with the building blocks needed to produce collagen and elastin. Seeing that the body naturally slows the production of these vital proteins, we’ve got to give it as much support as possible.
  • Staying hydrated. Dehydrated skin breaks down more quickly. Water molecules are a crucial factor in how smooth and plump the skin is, too. Drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day remains important regardless of the outside temperature.
  • Supplement as needed. It has become somewhat difficult to get all of the nutrients we need from our standard diet. For the skin to sustain, it needs antioxidants that fight free radicals. Vitamin C is an example. One way to get this is to take a time-released supplement.
  • Stick to the program. Antioxidants and other nourishing substances can be applied to the skin to support the aging process. In addition to washing your face regularly, you’ll benefit from choosing high-quality moisturizers and serums that help cellular turnover and tissue repair. Periodic exfoliation is also a beneficial aspect of an optimal skincare program.

Laser skin resurfacing is a great boost for just about anyone’s skin. To schedule your consultation for treatment, call 513.985.0850.

Liposuction is Not the Alternative to Exercise. Here’s Why!

Body Contouring

Liposuction Losing weight isn’t easy for every person. To reach the weight that fits our body frame, we’ve got to make a few changes. What many people find after they have made it to their target weight on the scale is that their body doesn’t reflect their hard work the way they had imagined it would. This is one of the reasons liposuction continues to be such a popular and beneficial treatment.

Liposuction puts the cherry on top of weight loss by creating the contours that weight loss alone could not. Various liposuction techniques exist, but all do the same thing: they remove subcutaneous fat that is affecting appearance. Just like you would continue to eat well and exercise to maintain your goal weight, it is necessary to do the same to maintain liposuction results. But there’s more to this than continuing to look good. A healthy lifestyle after liposuction can also protect your health.

The Fat that You Don’t See

When you see pockets of fat on your abdomen, flanks, hips, buttocks, or thighs, you see the fat that can be removed with liposuction. There’s another kind of fat though, and it can be dangerous. Deep fat that accumulates in the abdominal cavity is known as visceral fat. The development of visceral fat has nothing to do with liposuction; every person is susceptible to it. And it is just as sneaky and concerning however it develops.

Superficial fat is concerning because it affects how we feel about our appearance. Visceral fat is concerning because it affects how the body functions. Though we cannot see visceral fat (we may even look great in a bathing suit), the body responds to it. This fatty tissue pushes against organs and the intestines. It disrupts the normal production of hormones (and is related to increased estrogen in men). Visceral fat can also influence the development and management of insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes. Furthermore, this type of fat is associated with heart disease.

Working out and eating well after liposuction is necessary for more reasons than you may imagine. Liposuction can get you where you want to be and healthy habits can keep you there, and also keep you protected from dangerous visceral fat.
Learn more about liposuction and how it can boost your weight loss accomplishments. Call 513.985.0850 to schedule your consultation in our Cincinnati office.

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Holiday Closure Notice

Our office will be closed beginning on December 23rd through January 2nd. We will re-open on January 3rd.
During our closure, we will have limited hours on December 28th from 10am-3pm for limited patient appointments.
Have a happy and healthy holiday season!

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