From our aesthetician, Pam Hays:
Typically when I get together with my girl friends the
conversation will almost always turn to skin care. “What can I do about this wrinkle? What about
this dark spot?” First of all I will say that my girlfriends are beautiful and
I usually find myself squinting really hard to see exactly what concern they are
pointing to. But dark spots, no matter how small, can be unsightly and make you
look older than you really are. This is
a skin issue that I deal with every day in our clinic, with women of all ages. And it’s one that I have struggled with
personally for many years.
Dark spots or hyperpigmentation can be caused by many
factors - sun damage, acne scarring, and even hormone fluctuations. When
the skin is damaged, our immune system triggers a response of melanocyte
activity to protect the skin’s DNA from damage. What we are left with is an
accumulation of dark spots that can age our appearance as much as a wrinkle
can.
There are procedures and products that can help minimize
hyperpigmentation. I have chemical peels
that are designed to improve the appearance of hyperpigmented skin. The nice things
about these peels is that not only do they target the dark spots but they
will improve texture and tone of your skin.
However, I will caution my clients that
this is only part of the process. Hyperpigmented areas are stubborn and
typically are deep beneath the skin’s surface. Without ongoing treatment, they
will resurface. For long term success, I suggest that my clients stay on an easy, yet strict, home care regimen. By following this regimen they can expect
significant improvement.
Many of the skin care lines we carry have products in them
to help combat hyperpigmentation. Call today (479-571-3100) and make an appointment for your COMPLIMENTARY skin care consultation.
You can also request an appointment online at http://www.nwacenterforplasticsurgery.com/AppointmentRequest.aspx.
I will put together a comprehensive regimen to help you
LIVE BEAUTIFULLY AT ANY AGE.
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