Skinrejuvenex

I went to a cosmetic surgery presentation last Wednesday Night with a friend of mine who is the surgical assistant of the speaker, Dr. Lee. It was a pretty interesting meeting where I got the chance to learn more about the different aspects of advanced skincare in today’s market.
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Recently, I had a discussion with a group of estheticians on LED, High Frequency and Low Laser and the safety of combining those technologies into one treatment.  Below are the original phrases of our discussion.

Katse – From what I’ve read, there is no problem using all three, though LED and HF overlap in their abilities (combatting acne, anti-inflammatory, etc). Personally, I’d use LED over HF because it can penetrate deeper into the skin and the results are often more noticeable, but that would be a personal preference rather than anything scientific.

Charllene - Its good to know that there is no contraindication between HF and LED. I personally prefer HF over LED though, I can see results with one application of HF, the pimple dries out the next day and dies after 2 – 3 applications. I always have doubts about LED, does it really work for what it advertised? I was told that it took longer to see results on skin rejuvenation with LED Light Therapy than Ultrasound Treatments, it seems that the product penetration function of Ultrasound is really giving good effects on providing hydration to the skin, thus giving the skin a fresh look. Of course, it is my personal opinion also, I guess everybody reacts differently with macine treatents.

Katse – For treating an active acne lesion, like a pimple, HF does work faster, as it essentially zaps it to death. LED does work–it has been used medically and is only just getting into the spa industry. It’s a treatment that works from the inside out.

Here is a quick overview of the LED wavelengths and what they do:

1. Red (640nm), for anti-aging and treatment of inflammation of the skin
2. Blue (470nm), treatment of mild to moderate acne, affects P. acnes bacteria, stabilizes the secretion of sebum
3. Yellow (580nm), treatment of mild to moderate acne, affects P. acnes bacteria. Penetrates deeper into the skin than Blue LED
4. Green (535nm), minimizes melanin production, reduces pigmentation, calms inflammation and redness from exfoliation procedures, such as chemical peels

It’s hard to find green LED in North America, but it’s common in Asia. I have a handheld that does all 4 colours, and I love it. I’ve been using it for a year now. I had terrible acne after I had gall bladder surgery, and used the blue and yellow LED along with an antibiotic cream, and I saw results within a month, even though I was told that the cream alone would take 3 months to work. Green is great for rosacea, as is red, and both have been proven to help rosacea clients.

Skin rejuvenation always takes longer to see, because, as I mentioned, it works from the inside out. Ultrasound works from the outside in. LED affects parts that are living and not yet at the surface, whereas ultrasound helps remove the dead layers of skin cells to get to the newer layers beneath, and it helps vibrate all the debris out of pores to allow for better product penetration. Vibrate the debris out, then vibrate product in!

I think it’s great that we’re moving toward more treatments that work from the inside out. Results are not instantaneous, but they often last longer. And there is a retail possibility too, you could start selling handheld LED/Ultrasound/etc to clients that need to have “mini treatments” between seeing you at the spa. It’s always empowering to a client when they can help maintain their own treatments at home–and it helps them stick to a routine!

LED-Light Emitting Diodes. They’re, well, tiny super-powerful lightbulbs that are constructed to emit light at a certain wavelength of the visible spectrum (Infrared is not part of the visible spectrum, only the colours of the rainbow are: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet). Different wavelengths result in different effects on the skin.

Infrared, which is invisible, generates a lot of heat in the subcutaneous fat layer under the skin (it’s often used in slimming treatments or in saunas to generate heat that is not moist). It does not have any true action on the skin itself.

Ultraviolet, on the opposite end, comes from the sun and is damaging to the skin (as we all know).

Please do not confuse youself with LED and Low Laser.  LED is not low level laser. Laser is actually an acronym, like LED, and it means Light Amplification of Stimulated Emission of Radiation (I did a science fair project on them in school–I even built my own Laser ). It is not the same as LED, but it’s not exactly easy to explain either. But they are different.

Denise – I have used the blue, red and amber for several years. I am going to get the green soon. I LOVE using the red on clients with inflammed skin, it really calms it down. I sometimes use on my electrolysis clients to calm their skin too.

Denise – The combination of High Frequency and Blue LED is great for acne! The results are impressive and quick! I do like this approach. Zap it to disinfect then promote healing and reduce redness.

In conclusion, there is really no one single treatment does all, neither is there a technology better than the other. Our skin reacts differently from types of treatment, so choosing a right procedure is the key to have beautiful and healthy skin.

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Ultrasound Spatula / Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion is a process that involves buffing the skin with the use of grains of diamond or other hard substances. It acts as a polish for the skin that removes any scarred or discolored tissue.

The procedure aims to induce the production of collagen by accelerating the rebuilding of new and healthy collagen in the skin. And according to the study, it has succeeded on doing so. The regrowth and skin cell turnover will make the skin visibly fresher. Because of this, it may improve the appearance of the signs of aging like wrinkles and fine lines, as well as make scars less visible.

The recent study was conducted by Mr. Darius J. Karimipour, MD and his colleagues at the University of Michigan. Forty volunteers underwent a microdermabrasion procedure on their aged forearm. The twenty-six men and fourteen women who participated in the study had ages ranging from 50 to 83.

The participants were observed before with varying abrasiveness of medium hand grit, less visible changes were seen.

On the other hand, according to the researchers, microdermabrasion with the coarse-grit hand piece produced positive results on the treated skin. There was a wide array improvement that is associated with wound healing and skin remodeling which includes collagen. These results were not observed on the participants who received treatments using the medium-grit hand piece.

“We demonstrate that aggressive non-ablative microdermabrasion (not involving destruction of skin tissue) is an effective procedure to stimulate collagen production in human skin. They concluded that microdermabrasion could be a useful procedure for inducing collagen growth and to stimulate the remodeling of the skin. The observed constructive molecular response and minimal downtime were deemed to be optimistic signs for the procedure on the field of skin rejuvenation.

One of the best ways to treat acne and/or rosacea is by obtaining an accurate diagnosis. Because there is still a lot of research to be done about both conditions, it’s harder to tell the difference between the two, especially when both can co-exist.

The fact is that both conditions are so different, even though they can look similar, that treating one with another’s treatment can instantly aggravate the situation. Diagnosing and treating acne or rosacea means understanding the myths and understanding the differences. This article examines both to help shed light on the frequently misdiagnosed skin conditions that affect millions.

The Myths
Both acne and rosacea have been associated with a number of myths as to what causes each condition. For example, remember back when you were a teenager and the cause of acne was considered to be chocolate, pizza and other foods? Adults used the same approach when it came to rosacea. One widespread myth was that rosacea was caused by excessive drinking.

Although your lifestyle does play a part in your health, none of these can be scientifically proven and only your medical provider can help you choose a treatment.

The Differences

The chart below will shows the different “typical” symptoms and behaviors which can be attributed to rosacea, acne, or both:

Now that you know the difference between acne and Rosacea, you know exactly how to approach your dermatologist when seeking a diagnosis or treatment.

Remember, contact your medical provider and don’t try to diagnosis yourself! It’s important to be informed so that you can ask questions, but don’t attempt self treatment because you can make it worse.