The Pain of Acne and How We Can Help to Alleviate it to Restore a Sense of Self

Vancouver, BC (PRWEB) May 28, 2013

Societal Expectations

We live in a society that values a clear complexion. For sufferers of acne, this often leads to insecurity and emotional pain. Acne is common during the teen years when hormones stimulate the sebaceous oil glands in both males and femalesleading to breakout. Equally disconcerting is adult-onset acne which develops in mid life when you thought your were free and clear of skin setbacks. Over 90% of people will at some point in their lives experience this unsettling skin condition, often due to hormonal fluctuations.

Mild to Severe Skin Acne

Pimples and breakouts are most common on the face, neck, shoulder, back and chest, and even the buttocks. Oily or acneic skins are prone to whiteheads (plugged pores), blackheads (plugged pores that have oxidized), and nodules (painful, deeply embedded pimples). More troubling to many are the pus filled lesions such as pustules or cysts; the most likely to cause scarring to the skin.

Preventing Acne Scars

Acne today does not have to lead to scars tomorrow. Seeking treatments early can help to alleviate the existing signs of acne and prevent scars. The worst thing you can do is create inflammation through squeezing, picking, rough treatment or harsh products. These actions spread bacteria and may cause scarring. Deep cystic acne requires a doctor's assistance as a ruptured cyst is the most likely to damage skin tissue and leave scars in its wake.

Protocols for Oily or Acne Skin

Treatments at Beautiful Canadian Laser and Skincare Clinic include: Photodynamic Therapy with Levulan (PDT), Laser Resurfacing, Laser Therapy and Red or Blue Light Therapy (Blu-U) to name a few. Dr. Shah also recommends over the counter or prescription medication or pharmaceutical grade skincare based on necessity. With proper treatment and maintenance, Dr. Shah has helped change the long-term outlook of individuals with acne.

About Dr. Sachit Shah, MD

Medical Director of Beautiful Canadian Laser and Skin Care Clinic

Medical Director of Amari Medical Clinic

Dr. Shah has been practicing family medicine for over 28 years and cosmetic medicine for well over a decade and has a special interest in non-surgical cosmetic procedures and anti-aging. Along with implementing knowledge and skill in his own practice, Dr Shah trains other doctors in both family medicine and cosmetic laser techniques and conducts clinical research as an examiner for various medical bodies. Dr Shah is a medical graduate of the University of Manchester, UK and holds a Diploma in Practical Dermatology from the University of Cardiff in Wales.

Six Ways to Brighten and Restore Your Winter-Dry Skin

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) March 12, 2013

A healthy glow is the goal no matter the month, but cold weather can zap the radiance right out of most complexions. To fight back against the harshest elements and get your glow back with soft, flake-free skin follow these expert tips from Cosmetics Cop Paula Begoun and her research team.

For many trying to get rid of flaky, dry skin often leads to complexion-dulling mistakes, such as using the wrong moisturizer, overdoing harsh scrubs, skimping on sunscreen, or taking long hot baths (we know its cold outside, but soaking just isnt good for skin). Not knowing how to solve dry skin can end up making it worse. Here is how to do it right:

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NeoGraft Automated FUE Hair Restoration Offers a Safe and Effective Way to Naturally Restore Eyebrow Hair Loss

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) April 21, 2013

Shaft Medical San Diego, the areas leading aesthetic medicine practice providing the full range of advanced cosmetic procedures, now offers NeoGraft Automated FUE Hair Transplantation for eyebrow restoration.

Eyebrows provide definition and expression for one's face. The effects of full or partial eyebrow hair loss can be devastating no matter what a person's gender. While many get by with an eyebrow pencil or tattooing, it is now possible to transplant one's own hair to create natural appearing eyebrows.

There are several causes for eyebrow hair loss in both men and women. Such reasons could be a congenital inability of growth, physical trauma such as burn, accidental injuries, or over-plucking of the eyebrows, medical disorders such as thyroid diseases, alopecia areata or lupus, as well as some psychological obsessive disorders causing self-inflicted obsessive plucking of eyebrows and eyelashes.

Due to the challenges of the current job market, social relationship competition, and the aging baby boomer population affected by hair loss, hair restoration procedures and treatments are one of the fastest growing segments in the aesthetic industry.

In the past, San Diego and La Jolla hair transplantation procedures were time intensive, invasive, and required specialized skills that were developed over time. NeoGraft is a revolutionary, FDA-approved automated hair transplant device. With NeoGraft hair restoration La Jolla and San Diego, hair is harvested one hair at a time from the back of the head without leaving the large linear scars associated with the strip method.

NeoGraft offers several advantages over the traditional hair transplant method. The traditional or strip method is the old technique where a section of the scalp is removed and individual hairs are dissected from the scalp strip for later implantation in thinning areas. Since there is no scar with NeoGraft, there is no need for painful stitches and healing time is significantly reduced. And, with NeoGraft there is no numbness of the hair donor area or the very tight feeling that can be caused by an incision. Results are generally much more natural appearing with NeoGraft due to the precision of the harvesting and implantation process.

After planning the appropriate pattern of hair restoration for each patient, a small area of hair in the back of the head is cut short. Then, using the NeoGraft hand piece, about 1 mm in diameter, individual naturally occurring follicular (hair) units, each containing from 1-5 hairs, are extracted from the scalp. By using gentle air pressure to slide out each follicular hair unit, there is no twisting, pulling or cutting, thus avoiding any damage. These hairs are then implanted into the eyebrows, maintaining their viability and increasing the success of the grafting process.

Now, with the NeoGraft method of "follicular unit extraction", or FUE, hair follicles are gently lifted out of the scalp with a small instrument and light suction, and are then placed into the bald or thinning areas with reverse air pressure. The eyebrow restoration procedure is carefully designed to meet your desired objectives, carefully considering density, hair angle and hair direction.

NeoGraft utilizes a newer transplant system called follicular unit extraction, or FUE, in which hair follicles are removed individually from the back of the head. Under this minimally invasive method there is little danger of scarring, bleeding, or nerve damage.

FUE performed by hand has been too time-consuming and expensive for widespread use. The NeoGraft system offers technological advances that can reduce the time and cost of transplants, making FUE more practical for both men and women of all ages.

About Shaft Medical San Diego

Shaft Medical San Diego specializes in the very latest advanced aesthetic medicine procedures.

As Southern Californias leading provider of Automated FUE Hair Transplantation, the practice offers NeoGraft No Linear Scar Hair and Eyebrow Restoration, MiXto SX Micro Fractional Skin Resurfacing Laser for acne scars and skin rejuvenation, PureLight Cellulite Heliotherapy, Alma Accent XL Radio Frequency Laser for skin tightening, QuadraSculpt Liposuction Body Contouring Surgery, Prolite IPL Laser for hair removal and facial rejuvenation, Laviv Personal Skin Cell Cloning Therapy and NeoGraft LTS Cold Laser for acne and enhanced hair growth, as well as Botox, Xeomin, Dysport, Juv

NeoGraft Automated FUE Hair Restoration Offers a Safe and Effective Way to Naturally Restore Missing Facial Hair

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) April 22, 2013

Shaft Medical San Diego, the areas leading aesthetic medicine practice providing the full range of advanced cosmetic procedures, now offers NeoGraft Automated FUE Hair Transplantation for facial hair restoration.

Facial hair can provide definition and expression for a mans face. The effects of full or partial facial hair loss can be devastating to a man. While many just try to get by, it is now possible to transplant ones own hair to create a natural appearing moustache or beard.

There are several causes for facial hair loss in men. Such reasons could be a congenital inability of growth, physical trauma such as burn, accidental injuries, medical disorders such as thyroid diseases, alopecia areata or lupus, as well as some psychological obsessive disorders causing self-inflicted plucking of the facial hair.

Due to the challenges of the current job market, social relationship competition, and the aging baby boomer population affected by hair loss, hair restoration procedures and treatments are one of the fastest growing segments in the aesthetic industry.

In the past, San Diego and La Jolla hair transplantation procedures were time intensive, invasive, and required specialized skills that were developed over time. NeoGraft is a revolutionary, FDA-approved automated hair transplant device. With NeoGraft hair restoration La Jolla and San Diego, hair is harvested one hair at a time from the back of the head without leaving the large linear scars associated with the strip method.

NeoGraft offers several advantages over the traditional hair transplant method. The traditional or strip method is the old technique where a section of the scalp is removed and individual hairs are dissected from the scalp strip for later implantation in thinning areas. Since there is no scar with NeoGraft, there is no need for painful stitches and healing time is significantly reduced. And, with NeoGraft there is no numbness of the hair donor area or the very tight feeling that can be caused by an incision. Results are generally much more natural appearing with NeoGraft due to the precision of the harvesting and implantation process.

After planning the appropriate pattern of hair restoration for each patient, a small area of hair in the back of the head is cut short. Then, using the NeoGraft hand piece, about 1 mm in diameter, individual naturally occurring follicular (hair) units, each containing from 1-5 hairs, are extracted from the scalp. By using gentle air pressure to slide out each follicular hair unit, there is no twisting, pulling or cutting, thus avoiding any damage. These hairs are then implanted into the eyebrows, maintaining their viability and increasing the success of the grafting process.

Now, with the NeoGraft method of "follicular unit extraction", or FUE, hair follicles are gently lifted out of the scalp with a small instrument and light suction, and are then placed into the bald or thinning areas with reverse air pressure. The eyebrow restoration procedure is carefully designed to meet your desired objectives, carefully considering density, hair angle and hair direction.

NeoGraft utilizes a newer transplant system called follicular unit extraction, or FUE, in which hair follicles are removed individually from the back of the head. Under this minimally invasive method there is little danger of scarring, bleeding, or nerve damage.

FUE performed by hand has been too time-consuming and expensive for widespread use. The NeoGraft system offers technological advances that can reduce the time and cost of transplants, making FUE more practical for both men and women of all ages.

About Shaft Medical San Diego

Shaft Medical San Diego specializes in the very latest advanced aesthetic medicine procedures.

As Southern Californias leading provider of Automated FUE Hair Transplantation, the practice offers NeoGraft No Linear Scar Hair and Eyebrow Restoration, MiXto SX Micro Fractional Skin Resurfacing Laser for acne scars and skin rejuvenation, PureLight Cellulite Heliotherapy, Alma Accent XL Radio Frequency Laser for skin tightening, QuadraSculpt Liposuction Body Contouring Surgery, Prolite IPL Laser for hair removal and facial rejuvenation, Laviv Personal Skin Cell Cloning Therapy and NeoGraft LTS Cold Laser for acne and enhanced hair growth, as well as Botox, Xeomin, Dysport, Juv

NeoGraft Automated FUE Hair Transplantation Offers a Safe and Effective Way to Naturally Restore Scalp Hair in Men and Women

La Jolla, CA (PRWEB) April 30, 2013

Shaft Medical San Diego, the areas leading aesthetic medicine practice providing the full range of advanced cosmetic procedures, now offers NeoGraft Automated FUE Hair Transplantation for natural hair restoration.

Hair can provide definition and expression for a persons face. The effects of full or partial scalp hair loss can be devastating. While many just try to get by, it is now possible to transplant ones own hair to create a natural appearing hairline and scalp.

There are several causes for hair loss in men and women beyond typical pattern baldness. Such reasons could be a congenital inability of growth, physical trauma such as burn, accidental injuries, medical disorders such as thyroid diseases, alopecia areata or lupus, as well as some psychological obsessive disorders causing self-inflicted plucking of the scalp hair.

Due to the challenges of the current job market, social relationship competition, and the aging baby boomer population affected by hair loss, hair restoration procedures and treatments are one of the fastest growing segments in the aesthetic industry.

In the past, hair transplantation in San Diego and La Jolla was a time intensive, invasive, and required specialized skills that were developed over time. NeoGraft is a revolutionary, FDA-approved automated hair transplant device. With NeoGraft FUE hair restoration, hair is harvested one hair at a time from the back of the head without leaving the large linear scars associated with the strip method.

NeoGraft offers several advantages over the traditional hair transplant method. The traditional or strip method is the old technique where a section of the scalp is removed and individual hairs are dissected from the scalp strip for later implantation in thinning areas. Since there is no scar with NeoGraft, there is no need for painful stitches and healing time is significantly reduced. And, with NeoGraft there is no numbness of the hair donor area or the very tight feeling that can be caused by an incision. Results are generally much more natural appearing with NeoGraft due to the precision of the harvesting and implantation process.

After planning the appropriate pattern of hair restoration for each patient, a small area of hair in the back of the head is cut short. Then, using the NeoGraft hand piece, about 1 mm in diameter, individual naturally occurring follicular (hair) units, each containing from 1-5 hairs, are extracted from the scalp. By using gentle air pressure to slide out each follicular hair unit, there is no twisting, pulling or cutting, thus avoiding any damage. These hairs are then implanted into the eyebrows, maintaining their viability and increasing the success of the grafting process.

Now, with the NeoGraft method of "follicular unit extraction", or FUE, hair follicles are gently lifted out of the scalp with a small instrument and light suction, and are then placed into the bald or thinning areas with reverse air pressure. The eyebrow restoration procedure is carefully designed to meet your desired objectives, carefully considering density, hair angle and hair direction.

NeoGraft utilizes a newer transplant system called follicular unit extraction, or FUE, in which hair follicles are removed individually from the back of the head. Under this minimally invasive method there is little danger of scarring, bleeding, or nerve damage.

FUE performed by hand has been too time-consuming and expensive for widespread use. The NeoGraft system offers technological advances that can reduce the time and cost of transplants, making FUE more practical for both men and women of all ages.

About Shaft Medical San Diego

Shaft Medical San Diego specializes in the very latest advanced aesthetic medicine procedures.

As Southern Californias leading provider of Automated FUE Hair Transplantation, the practice offers NeoGraft No Linear Scar Hair and Eyebrow Restoration, MiXto SX Micro Fractional Skin Resurfacing Laser for acne scars and skin rejuvenation, PureLight Cellulite Heliotherapy, Alma Accent XL Radio Frequency Laser for skin tightening, QuadraSculpt Liposuction Body Contouring Surgery, Prolite IPL Laser for hair removal and facial rejuvenation, Laviv Personal Skin Cell Cloning Therapy and NeoGraft LTS Cold Laser for acne and enhanced hair growth, as well as Botox, Xeomin, Dysport, Juv

hCGTreatments / Diet Doc hCG Diets and Weight Loss Plans Announces Improved hCG Diet Plans to Naturally Restore a Sexy Silhouette to Those Struggling With Obesity

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) June 13, 2013

With the nations obesity epic on the rise, many of those struggling to keep weight off also struggle to treat weight related disease. For those who are not adequately motivated by health concerns, Diet Doc offers new hCG diet plans that simply and thoroughly remove excess fat in the most difficult-to-target areas of the body, if necessary, capable of compelling dieters simply by means of vanity. The company offers a new way to lose weight quickly and safely, just in time to fit into a great summer bikini.

Regardless of what motivates people to lose weight, the simple truth is that America is getting fatter, and the safest, most sustainable method to lose weight fast is to eat less. Diet Doc offers a sensible solution for many of the chronic and painful conditions related to carrying extra weight with a medically supervised prescription hCG diet that is customized to each patient's individual nutritional and dietary needs, personally designed to fit comfortably into the patient's lifestyle, as well as compatible with any medical conditions that may be present. The company offers its improved hCG diet plans that focus not only on weight loss, but providing positive change in each patients life, a simple and effective method of dispelling a lifetime of poor dietary habits in favor of a new healthy lifestyle.

hCG, a hormone that is found in the developing placenta of women, was discovered by Dr. A.T.W. Simeons in the 1950s to be effective in promoting fast weight loss when coupled with Simeon's outdated 500-calorie per day diet plans. Diet Docs new hCG diet plans do not endorse this extremely low calorie diet and have modernized the original 500 calorie plan by increasing the allowable daily caloric intake to more than double that of the original, while also incorporating a wider range of healthy and delicious food choices. Accompanying these new hCG diet plans, each new patient has access to a recipe book featuring over 50 easy to prepare meal plan ideas, nutritious snacks, and other weight loss products, all designed to make the transition to healthy living simple and fun.

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