Ance is a concern that is often talked about and rarely understood. This only adds to the emotional turmoil that acne causes. People see ads for treatments, creams, tools, and other products that all claim to kill acne. Very often, however, they deliver minimal results, if any at all. So for once and for all, here is the lowdown on acne:

Causes:

1. Bacteria- When researching acne, this is most often what comes up. The acnes bacteria lives inside the oil gland and when blocked, over-run, or otherwise irritated, painful red lesions appear. Rarely can they be “popped” like a normal zit, but rather they just hurt and scab over. As they heal, the lesion becomes crusty, dried out, and eventually the scab falls off. This leaves a red mark in place of the zit. Great huh?

2. Clogged pore/dead skin build up- A much less talked about subject in terms of acne however equally responsible. Dead skin accumulates on the surface, as well as in the pore itself. This type of acne is not always seen, but it can be felt. When touching the face it feels like bunches of small bumps directly under the skin surface. Sometimes you can actually pull then out by just running your fingernail over them. When pinched, a seed or worm-like thing comes out of the pore, leaving a red hole that closes over time. If the pores are clogged often enough, the pore can become stretched over time.

3.Combination- Very often acne is a mix of a clogged pore and bacteria. Dead skin accumulates in the pore, creating a plug that does not allow oxygen to the oil gland. Bacteria begins to breed in the anaerobic environment, becoming red, inflammed, and generally ticked off looking. When popped, a bunch of fluid/pus will come out, as well as a seed/worm.

Killing Acne:

1. Professional treatments- Acne is a cycle that needs to be broken. Professional extractions (pore cleaning) needs to be done on a frequent basis. Professional extractions are different from popping zits yourself because professionals use a magnifying lamp that can see up to 10 times normal vision. This allows the professional to extract things that you can’t see with the naked eye, (things that aren’t a problem, but will be.) Also, professionals disinfect your face and extract in a sanitary manner. All this minimizes the chances of scarring, not fully extracting the pore, or having the bacteria spread to nearby pores. Also, professional treatments are at higher strengths than anything you can buy over the counter. Professionals have years of training to be handle these acids and chemicals safely.

2. Good homecare- Any professional can and should educate a patient as to what home care best suits their skin. Often times what works well for one type of acne does very little for the other. Combination therapy, hitting acne from many angles, is often the best approach. Professionals should also tell you why they recommend what they do. They need to give you scientific and medically sound reasons behind all of their suggestions. If it doesn’t sound like it makes sense, it probably doesn’t.

3. Diet and water intake- While foods don’t cause acne, it can take a small annoyance and turn it into a huge problem. By having a healthy diet rich in veggies, protien, and minimal junk, this gives our body fuel to function as best as possible. Also, what we eat/drink does come out of our skin by way of the blood stream and the oxygen it carries. Give your skin the most opportunities you can by being healthy, inside and out.

4. Keep things clean- This means makeup brushes, pillowcases, makeup, hands etc. Wash everything frequently and keep your hands off of your face.

Treatments that help:

1. Pumpkin Peel- Mix of glycolic, lactic, and salicylic acid. This breaks up surface dead skin and well as impurities down in the oil gland. Extractions are done after to clean the pores and disinfect the skin. This is good for all types of acne.

2. Retinol/Lactic- These acids are layered on the skin to promote cell turnover, breaking up dead skin, as well as brightening the complextion. Good for clogged pores and non-bacterial acne.

3. TCA Peel- Medium depth in terms of aggression, this peel removes several layers of dead skin, helping oxygen get to the pore, lessens scarring and red marks. This peel requires some prep and downtime, however it is excellent in terms of acne management. Good for all types of acne.

4. Microdermabrasion- This treatment is very good for removing the top layers of skin only. There are no chemicals/ acids so it is tolerated my most skin types. Great for getting more oxygen to the pore as well as helping remove dead skin to make extractions easier. Best for clogged pores and non bacterial acne.

Pousti Plastic Surgery now offers all of these treatments. Earning a Masters in Aesthetics, our Aesthetician Eryka Daemons has battled the most severe acne personally and knows what it takes to kill it.

There are many anti-aging products and non-surgical procedures to choose from to help reduce the unwanted signs of aging and prepare your skin for the outdoors during the warmer months.

Cold weather, diet, and sun exposure can contribute to the aging process. For some, it can be a challenge to get your skin back into shape. There are many solutions to getting your face sunshine-ready including botox, juvederm, the Neocutis skin care line, and a variety of facial treatments.

Botox Cosmetic is a popular non-surgical treatment for men and women to improve moderate to severe frown lines. Botox relaxes the facial muscles, which cause unwanted wrinkles and creases due to aging, gravity, sun exposure, or a result of facial muscle action. This prescription medicine is injected directly into the targeted muscles and used to temporarily improve fine lines and wrinkles. Ideal areas treated include the area between the eyebrows, forehead lines, and crow’s feet. The advantages of botox are obvious, requiring no surgery and no recovery.

Juvederm is the smooth gel filler administered by your doctor to smooth away facial wrinkles around your mouth and nose instantly. Everyone ages differently and Juvederm may be used to rejuvenate multiple problem areas. From smile lines to vertical lip lines, Juvederm is used to smooth-away unwanted wrinkles and restore natural contours. Fortunately, with just one treatment, you get smooth and natural-looking results that last up to a year.

The popular Neocutis skin care line is known for its ability to achieve visible, lasting results while diminishing the appearance of dark circles, puffiness, fine lines and wrinkles and healing damaged skin to provide a refreshed look.

We all know that it is essential to keep your skin protected from damaging UV rays, but applying an SPF and sunscreen isn’t enough to keep your skin clear of blotchy spots and wrinkles. It is important to take these preventive measures to maintain your flawless complexion. Remember to keep yourself hydrated, take your vitamins and carry sun block in your beach bags.

HybriSil™ With superior cosmetic elegance never before seen in the topical scar market, HybriSil™ glides on silky smooth and dries quickly, which may lead to higher levels of patient compliance and optimal outcomes. The unique 97.5% silicone base provides an excellent delivery mechanism for the key ingredient, methylyprednisolone acetate 1%, a mid-potency corticosteroid. HybriSil™ has been engineered to effectively reduce inflammatory and pruritic symptoms, providing a soothing experience for scar prevention and reduction. Advanced engineered HybriSil™ topical silicone gel formulation is a non-greasy, flexible gel that works with, not against your treatment.

Latisse is the first FDA-approved prescription treatment for inadequate or not enough lashes, also known as hypotrichosis. This prescription treatment is used to grow your natural lashes fuller, longer, and darker. For the best results applying the topical solution each night and follow the directions. Results are gradual over time, but dramatically improved. If you stop using Latisse at any time, your eyelashes return to their previous appearance over several weeks to months.

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PS i highly suggest the Blanche skin lightening cream!!

-M.N

San Diego

as you can see in the picture above this patient had dark shadows and stubble after shaving of the left, on the right are the results after several laser hair removal treatments.

as you can see in the picture above this patient had dark shadows and stubble after shaving of the left, on the right are the results after several laser hair removal treatments.

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