HOPE IN THE FIGHT AGAINST STRETCH MARKS

Stretch marks – the two dirtiest words in skin. All of us hate them and yet most of us have them. They are unsightly, seemingly impossible to get rid of and a major factor in self-consciousness. Statistically affecting 90% of pregnant women, 70% of adolescent women and 40% of adolescent men, you can be sure no one is immune.

Know Your Enemy

Stretch marks are thin linear scars that initially appear red/purple and get lighter over time. Main causes are pregnancy, adolescent hormonal and weight changes and exercise/mass gain. They can appear all over the body, but the most common places are where the most fat resides (e.g. breasts, hips/thighs, abdomen, buttocks, etc). Prevention is futile, most experts say, so let’s talk treatment.

Topical vs. Laser Therapy

While topical treatments like cocoa butter and vitamin-enriched creams are easily accessible and commonly used, they typically just mask the problem instead of getting to the root of the condition.

Microlasers, like Fraxel and IPL, are designed to be a quick and simple way to permanently remove the look of stretch marks. The Fraxel laser safely penetrates the skin down to the dermis without breaking its protective outer layer. Topical anesthesia is used, eliminating the chance of any possible discomfort.

For more information on Fraxel, check out our FAQ here.

THE FAST-TRACK TO FABULOUS SKIN: WHAT FRAXEL LASER TREATMENTS CAN DO FOR YOU

From sun spots to age spots, stretch marks to acne scars, your skin is exposed to environmental and biological threats on a daily basis. These not only take a toll on you physically, but emotionally as well, decreasing your overall sense of self-confidence. Temporary solutions like creams and cover-ups only mask blemishes and ultimately just add to our frustrations, so isn’t there a way to permanently remove those imperfections quickly and easily?

Yes! The time has come to take back your skin.

Revitalize your damaged skin cells with Fraxel, an FDA-approved microlaser therapy specifically designed to treat multiple skin conditions with remarkable results.

Fraxel works to awaken the subsurface cells so they revitalize themselves naturally. Only a small fraction of the skin is treated at a time, leaving the area surrounded by healthy, unaffected tissue. By using a “fractional” method, it allows the skin to heal faster and more thoroughly, promoting the growth of new, tighter tissue.

“Lasers…won’t that hurt?”

The Fraxel laser safely penetrates the skin down to the dermis without breaking its protective outer layer. Topical anesthesia is used, eliminating the chance of any possible discomfort. Therapy is stretched over the course of an average of 3-5 treatments, spaced 2-4 weeks apart, and is completed in about 30 minutes. Many patients notice a significant improvement within the first two treatments.

So what are you waiting for! Finally get rid of age/sun spots, acne scarring, stretch marks, melasma (the mask of pregnancy) and crow’s feet once and for all.

is there really a treatment for rosacea

What is Rosacea and is there really a treatment for it? Rosacea is a long-lasting common disorder of the facial skin that is estimated to affect over 16 million Americans. Onset usually occurs between the ages of 20-40 of age. There is no real cure for Rosacea, but we can definitely help control the signs and symptoms.

The most common factors that cause flare-ups include hot water, loofahs, rough towels (any physical products or exfoliation), hot foods and drinks, alcohol, drying and greasy cosmetics or perfumed products.

Even though there is no scientific research performed on rosacea and heredity, there is some evidence that suggests it may be inherited. Nearly 40% of patients surveyed by the National Rosacea Society said they could name a relative who had similar symptoms. There is also a strong link that ethnicity plays a role in one's potential to develop Rosacea, such as Irish and English descent.

There is good new for treating rosacea and getting it under control. IPL, Intense Pulse Light is a proven technology for the treatment of vascular lesions. Most patients may need up to 4 sessions and maintenance treatments thereafter. In addition, using Metronidazole (most commonly prescribed as Metrogel 1%) an anti-bacterial agent will also help calm rosacea down.

At Jardin Medical Spa, we are able to combine IPL therapy with an at home rosacea kit to help reduce and diminsh the appearance of redness. For more information, please contact Jardin Medical Spa at 484-562-0591 or visit www.jardinmedical.com