Archive for the ‘Skincare Industry’ Category

Dr. Welsh Pledges Her Support to the Tiba Foundation.

Thursday, August 11th, 2011

Special announcement: Dr. Welsh now supports Tiba Foundation. Beginning this summer, 10% of purchases made at the We Love Skin Store will be donated to Tiba. Click here; weloveskinstore.com to visit the store, or visit Tiba Foundation tibafoundation.org to learn about the work to provide quality health care in rural Kenya.

A new way to reduce eyelid wrinkles without excessive downtime….

Wednesday, November 17th, 2010

Genetically, or due to age and sun damage, some people have poor quality, thin crepy eyelid skin. If there is not too much excess skin, eyelid surgery will not be helpful or necessary. In the past the best treatment was regular use of eye creams and laser resurfacing or deep chemical peels. Dr. welsh now offers a procedure with less downtime “the Madonna Eyelift,” developed by Dr. Bruce Katz in NYC. This procedure is a lighter fractional CO2 laser procedure that has minimal down time. 3-4 treatments are necessary to see results, but it is a relatively painless procedure and takes only about 20 minutes with 3-4 days of a mild sunburn effect. Dr. welsh had the procedure done on a Wednesday and was able to work Thursday and Friday without patients noticing.  Results can be improved by use of the Clarisonic Opal or one of our anti- aging eye creams. The Clarisonic Opal is Opal is a breakthrough for your eye area, targeting fine lines, puffiness and dark circles. It uses proven sonic technology to apply eye serum more effectively than manual application. The gentle sonic action infuses the Anti-Aging Sea Serum into the outer layers of the epidermis. In just one minute, Opal provides more than 7,500 micro massages to instantly hydrate, smooth and brighten the appearance of the eye area. Eye creams such Replenix Retinol Eye Cream or our new Skinmedica TNS Eye Repair reverse aging in the eye area by offering collagen building properties along with DNA repair. A younger, smoother eye is now easier than ever to achieve.

Some of Our Favorite Lasers Have Been Getting Some Amazing Press!

Thursday, November 11th, 2010

Isolaz, an effective acne treatment that harnesses the power of a vacuum and broadband light to offer a painless cleaning and extraction of the pores, was featured on The View during an October 15^th segment called “Things That Make Your Skin Crawl.” Doris Day, MD, a Board Certified Dermatologist based in New York discussed how Isolaz is one of her favorite treatments. In the segment she states, “It’s great for acne but it also helps extract the contents of the milia without creating trauma or irritation to the skin and then there’s an intense pulse light that gets rid of the redness.” Visit www.weloveskin.com or www.isolaz.com for more information.

Thermage, a non-invasive skin tightening procedure that uses radio frequency to stimulate the body’s natural renewal of collagen which results in tighter, smoother skin; softened lines and wrinkles; and an overall younger looking appearance both on and off the face, was featured on the September 20^th episode of the Dr. Oz Show. In a segment titled “Ultimate Aging Show by the Decade,” Dr. Day discussed aging solutions for women in their 40s. She explains that the Thermage procedure is a great no downtime solution for skin tightening both on the face and the body. “Thermage is a great non-invasive, non-surgical way to get great skin tightening in a very natural way,” said Dr. Day. Visit www.weloveskin .com or www. thermage.com for more information.

Also, watch for Ulthera, the latest in non-invasive skin tightening to appear on the Dr. Oz show Thursday, November 11^th! Visit www.ulthera.com or www.weloveskin.com for more details.

Zeltiq featured on Dr. Oz!; Notes From a San Francisco Bay Area Dermatologist.

Friday, October 22nd, 2010

CoolSculpting by Zeltiq was recently featured on the Dr. Oz show as part of their segment discussing fat reduction. Below are the links to the videos. Enjoy!

Dr. Avram discussing the science behind CoolSculpting:

http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/cutting-edge-plastic-surgery-pt-1

Dr. Tanzi demonstrating the procedure on a patient:

http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/cutting-edge-plastic-surgery-pt-2

Say Goodbye to Your Unwanted Love Handles: CoolSculpting by Zeltiq Receives FDA Clearance For Non-Invasive Fat Reduction!!

Thursday, October 14th, 2010

Great news everyone! CoolSculpting by Zeltiq has now been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration for the non-invasive reduction of fat. This means that Zeltiq has had to prove through many rounds of scientific testing that their product does exactly what it claims: a procedure which delivers a proven method for the selective reduction of “love handles” or flank. Used off label, Zeltiq has been proven to reduce areas of fat in the stomach and back as well.

There has been a strong demand for non-invasive procedures that address the concerns of people who are not overweight, but have pockets of fat that they cannot rid of through traditional methods of diet and exercise. Until now, the only methods of fat reduction were invasive surgical procedures. CoolSculpting is the exciting new non-invasive approach that gently cools unwanted fat cells in the body to induce a natural controlled elimination of these cells. This reduces buldges in the area treated, on average about 20%. Patients typically begin to see results as soon as three weeks following treatment, with the most dramatic results occurring over a period of two to four months.

Unlike other methods of fat reduction, there are no needles, surgery, or downtime! An applicator is placed on the patient in the area to be treated and suctions the fat into a chamber while cooling the underlying fat layer, leaving the skin unharmed. A cold gel pad is placed on the skin in order to protect the outer skin tissue. The procedure takes one hour per area treated, while you are free to read, watch a movie, or get to all of those work emails that have been building up in your inbox! Following treatment, you are able to return to work or finish out the rest of your day with no downtime! Several weeks after the procedure, the cooled fat cells begin a process called apoptosis (natural cell death). These cells then begin to shrink and then are selectively, painlessly, and permanently destroyed, leaving you with a leaner, slimmer waist!

Candidates for this procedure are those individuals who are near their ideal body weight, who eat well and exercise regularly and have pockets of fat that have not responded to a healthy lifestyle. This is a long- lasting spot reduction for a specific area of fat. If you think you are the ideal candidate and are looking for a non-invasive proven and safe method of fat reduction then call our office today!

Kathleen Welsh, MD

415-292-6350

2299 Post St, Ste 312

San Francisco, CA 94115

A New Pillow to Prevent Wrinkles While You Sleep!- Notes from a San Francisco Bay Area Dermatologist.

Monday, October 11th, 2010

Did you know that the position you sleep in at night can actually be causing more wrinkles in your skin? This is because sleeping on your side or stomach can lead to “sleep lines,” lines that become etched and don’t disappear! Until now, our only recommendation was to sleep on your back to prevent these lines from forming. Well, we all know how hard that is! Fortunately, we now have another option. The Mumbani Fresh Face pillow by OmP3 is a “sleep accessory” designed to prevent wrinkles and creases for those who sleep on their side or their stomach. Although called a pillow, the Fresh Face is actually more like a turban, wrapping around the top of the head, and thus acting like a buffer between your facial skin and pillow. According to the company, a study conducted by a sleep consultant reported that 76% of participants using the pillow for more than one month reported they had fewer visible lines while using it.

Got an Issue With Your Skin? Roll It Away!- Notes from a San Francisco Bay Area Dermatologist

Monday, October 4th, 2010

The most amazing new device has finally arrived at our office! The Dermaroller is the newest way to rejuvenize your skin, even out pigment, tackle acne scarring, fill in fine lines and wrinkles, and even rid of those annoying stretch marks! All with a simple in office treatment that takes less than an hour. This tiny device has the amazing ability to stimulate natural collagen and elastin production in the skin without harming it. Prepping the skin with an application of numbing cream, our estheticians roll tiny micro needles into the dermis, triggering the healing process, which in turn releases growth factors. Basically, as you skin heals, wrinkles, stretch marks, scarring, and pigment begin to fade!! This treatment is safe, virtually painless, and effective! And the best part is, following treatment, we offer an at home device to further your results . Call to schedule an appointment!

Nervous about using Vitamin A? Don’t Be. It’s Perfectly Safe! Notes from a San Francisco Bay Area Dermatologist

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010

You may have come across the recent health warning issued by the Environmental Working Group that sunscreens containing the ingredient retinyl palmitate (vitamin A) could pose a cancer risk. This warning garnered significant media attention and has caused considerable confusion among the public. However, an independent analysis published online in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology determined that including retinyl palmitate in sunscreens cannot cause cancer in humans, and in fact, “years of research suggests retinoids are helpful in reducing your risk of skin cancer.”

To be clear, retinyl palmitate (which is not the same as tretinoin, or Retin- A, a popular anti- aging cream) when used in sunscreen is not an active drug ingredient, but rather a cosmetic ingredient. Additionally, it can serve as an antioxidant to improve the product performance against aging effects of UV exposure.

The study done by the Environmental Working Group cited evidence from non- human testing on albino, hairless mice that retinyl palmitate may lead to the production of free radicals, which can damage cells and lead to skin cancer, or may speed up the development of tumors. After reviewing the findings, the American Academy of Dermatology announced that there was “no conclusive evidence to indicate the combination of retinyl palmitate and UV radiation causes increased rates of skin cancer.” The AAD also warned that since the mice used in the Environmental Working Group study are highly susceptible to the effects of UV radiation and can develop skin cancer within weeks of exposure with or without retinyl palmitate, extreme caution should be used when relating these findings to humans.

So what’s the bottom line? Lather up, and use your sunscreen freely. Your skin will thank you!

Dermatology - One of the Most Satisfying Specialties: Notes from a San Francisco Bay Area Dermatologist

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

A recent study conducted by UC Davis has found that dermatology ranks as one of the most satisfying medical specialties to practice. One of the reasons dermatology tops the charts is its diversity, ranging from medical to aesthetic. This couldn’t be more true for my practice. Being able to help a patient suffering from acne or skin cancer to advising another on choosing a cosmetic treatment right for them is one aspect of my job that I enjoy immensely. There is nothing more satisfying than helping patients set and achieve their skin goals, seeing them through the process from beginning to end. Its the relationships I have with my patients who are of all ages and walks of life that always keep me smiling.

Update on the Cosmetic Procedures Tax: Notes from a San Francisco Bay Area Dermatologist

Friday, January 15th, 2010

As you may the recall, the Senate healthcare reform bill originally proposed a 5% tax on cosmetic medical procedures, which would have unfairly impacted the cost of many elective treatments like Botox and Restylane injections. However, with encouragement from the Amercian Academy of Dermatology (AAD), the American Medical Association (AMA), public support and other public entities this tax has been replaced in the revised Senate bill. The new bill proposes a 10% tax on indoor tanning services instead. Not only will this generate billions of dollars over the next ten years, but it will support public health by discouraging indoor tanning, which is known to cause skin cancer. Treating skin cancer only adds to healthcare costs and can be prevented. This tax will help on both fronts.

Both the House and Senate bill are now headed to conference committee hearings for deliberation.