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By Anna Wilemon, Licensed Medical Aesthetician & Laser Tech
When it comes to hair, skin, and nails… we’re kind of experts. Whether you’re looking for less hair or more hair, to make your skin glow, or to grow your nails we’ve got a plethora of information just for you in this month’s newsletter!
Let’s talk hair! Hair can be a beautiful thing and a pain if it’s not on the area of your body you desire! The good news is we treat all the above. If you are having trouble with hair loss, we have a few options to help with growth.
One treatment we have for hair loss on the scalp is PRP, Platelet Rich Plasma. This is described as “fertilizer for your garden”. This means your plasma is “fertilizing” your hair follicles to cause hair growth that they otherwise would not. PRP is a series of 6 treatments over a period of 6 months. We draw your blood, spin it in a centrifuge to separate your blood cells from your stem cells/plasma and inject your own plasma into your scalp for a safe and effective treatment. Come in and see a provider to find out if you are a candidate for PRP! Another alternative is to go the medication route. Some common medications you might be prescribed for hair loss are spironolactone, finasteride (Propecia) and dutasteride (Avodart), or minoxidil (think Rogaine!).
On the other hand, we all have those areas that we want hairless right? My absolute favorite treatment we provide is laser hair removal. This treatment is great for dark/unwanted hair on ANY part of our body (like, anywhere). Laser hair removal can help with PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), ingrown hairs, and razor irritation after shaving. There is a common misconception that laser hair removal is painful and expensive. But rest assured, not only is the treatment very tolerable, we also have pay-as-you-go options! Since laser hair removal is a multi-treatment regime, we allow you to pay each time you come in. Give me (Anna Wilemon) a call to schedule your laser consult to see if it’s right for you.
Do you have that annoying white peach fuzzy hair on your face? Make an appointment for Dermaplaning. It’s not as scary as “we use a scalpel on your face” sounds, just hear us out. This treatment removes that vellus hair and removes your top layer of dead skin cells using a medical grade scalpel and a trained, licensed medical aesthetician. Your skin will be glowing after dermaplaning, and look brighter, and healthy, and the best part is your skincare penetrates better along with your makeup looking flawless. We’ve got two aestheticians, Brenda at Jasmine and Lacy at Deerwood to take care of you.
SKIN! My favorite subject! My absolute number one piece of skin advice is to get your skin exam at least yearly from one of our providers. Skin exams can catch skin cancer before it’s too late. And my second piece of advice… wear your sunscreen every day. Cloudy days. Days spent inside. Every. Day.
Along with those tips, we recommend having a good skincare regimen to fit your specific skin concerns. The best way to find out what you need is to book a facial with one of our Aestheticians (Brenda or Lacy). During your appointment, they can look at and feel your skin to help you with a good treatment plan, skincare products especially for your skin, and an at-home regimen. Good skin only happens by appointment.
Nail care comes from the inside out. Healthy nails can have a lot to do with supplements and vitamins. We recommend Elon supplements for your hair, skin, and nails. This supplement has many benefits and ingredients like biotin, fish collagen peptides, and L-cysteine to help with thinning hair and brittle nails. The best part, it’s available at any of our offices without a prescription. As a nail technician myself, I highly recommend applying solar oil to your nails a couple of times a day and massaging it in. This helps the nails stay hydrated and your cuticles moisturized to prevent them from peeling. This works even if you have gel, dip, or acrylic on your nails! You can usually purchase this from your nail tech.
In addition to all the healthy habits mentioned above by Anna, we got with Sierra Mahoney, PA-C to find out how sleep can aid in healthy hair, skin, and nails.
Sleep is awesome. It’s the one time of the day that is truly all about you. Sleeping is a time to relax, recuperate, and replenish your…skin?! That’s right! Sleeping is so important for skin health. Let’s look at some of the wonderful benefits sleep has to offer our largest organ: 1) blood flow! Sleep is a great time to help encourage an increase in blood flow to your skin to help repair the damage done throughout the day ultimately leading to a lighter and brighter complexion in the morning. Damage done by UV rays throughout the day is best mended in the evenings. 2) less acne! Poor sleep hygiene can lead to an increase in stress, which is a leading culprit of acne and breakouts, even in adults!
MidState Skin Institute Services:
Medical Dermatology
The science of treating the skin, hair, and nails to relieve or cure skin disorders.
Surgical Dermatology
The practice of dermatology that specializes in surgical procedures & minimally invasive techniques to treat skin cancer.
Cosmetic Dermatology
The practice of improving the look and health of one’s skin through medical or surgical procedures, to help patients look and feel their best.
Aesthetics
Treatment for the skin, hair or body that is meant to enhance the appearance of patients through minimally invasive techniques & personalized topical skin care recommendations.
