Could the City you Choose to Live in Make you Age More?

An interesting clinical study, from Dermatology Times, demonstrated that women who live in urban areas with high levels of particulate matter and pollution had a 22 percent increase in pigmented spots — lentigines — and significantly more coarse wrinkling. So it appears that pollution does contribute to the clinical signs of extrinsic skin aging.”

So what do we do now, pick up and move?  What if we could take less drastic measures to keep our skin healthy?  Antioxidants are the answer. Antioxidants can be applied topically to boost antioxidant defense against environmentally induced oxidative stress, and they protect the skin from sunburn, UV-induced immunosuppression and DNA damage.  At Florida Skin Center we recommend SkinMedica Vitamin C and E Complex.  To find out how you can protect your skin contact our office.

Vitamin D and Skin Cancer

                                         

                      

Did you know that vitamin D can decrease your risk of skin cancer? It has also been linked to decreased risk of colon and breast cancer by boosting the immune system. And it is very important for maintaining strong bones. The more research they do on vitamin D the more beneficial things they are discovering. But there is controversy about how we should be getting our vitamin D. It is produced in our skin with sun exposure. The dietary sources of vitamin D are limited: oily fish, cod liver oil and foods supplemented with D (dairy, orange juice, cereals.) But most experts feel these sources will not provide what is needed.  Many adults and children are vitamin D deficient. Some say that use of sunscreen will inhibit the body’s ability to produce its own supply of vitamin D but this has been refuted. Dermatologists feel that depending on sun exposure over many years will increase the risk of skin cancer. At this point one in five Americans will develop skin cancer over their lifetime. So what is the solution? From a dermatology stand point it is recommended that you get your vitamin D through a supplement. Adults should be getting 1000iu daily and children under a year of age 400iu daily. So decreasing your risk of skin cancers by limiting your sun exposure and getting adequate vitamin D will be of great benefit in the long run!

Exilis Is Back!

Exilis is Back!

Here at Florida Skin Center we are happy to offer you a new treatment called Exilis which is a device that uses radiofrequency waves which directs energy into the skin to shrink fat cells. As we age our skin loses collagen, elasticity and those problem fat deposits develop where we don’t want them, see photo below.

  Exilis will contour, re-shape and tighten the skin in a comfortable way with no down time. This can  be done for adults of all ages and can be done on the face, abdomen, chest and thighs. We recommend six treatments spaced one to two weeks apart.  You may experience mild redness in the treated area for  a day and you may see improvement within a week.  To maximize the effects of your Exilis treatments we also recommend exercise and a healthy diet.  To schedule a consult appointment please call  our Cape Coral office at 239-561-3376. You’ll love the results!

A Pen for Your Skin

There are many different kinds of pens with a variety of different functions, but have you ever known one to help with fine lines and wrinkles, or clear up acne scarring? Some of the pens we use at Florida Skin Center do just that! Specifically, these pens are electric skin needling devices used for a treatment called Micro-needling. Micro-needling is a non-surgical procedure for facial rejuvenation that uses micro-needles create controlled skin injury.

Skin injury?! Why would you want to do that?

The “injuries” are actually microscopic, which are made as the tiny needles penetrate the surface of your skin. This action causes the  body to produce new collagen and elastin,which in turn stimulates tissue regeneration and improves the appearance of wrinkles or scars on the skin as well as the overall texture of the treated area.

Thirty minutes prior to treatment, a topical numbing cream is applied to ensure minimal discomfort. During the treatment, the needles penetrate into the dermis layer of the skin, found immediately below the surface layer of your skin (epidermis). This creates microscopic channels in the skin that enhance absorption of products.

For the next step, we apply TNS Recovery Complex, which contains human growth factors. These growth factors cause the skin to start producing more collagen, strengthens the skin’s natural ability to heal and regenerate,   and soothe redness and inflammation. TNS Recovery Complex also helps improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles—making it a perfect match for this kind of treatment. We also apply a cool, peptide-infused mask to help close the channels created by the needles. 

After the treatment, you may notice some redness and mild swelling similar to sunburn, which can last for 2-3 days after the treatment. After about a week you will notice improvements, and with each passing week you’ll notice further improvements as the skin continues to heal itself.

On average, we recommend at least 4 treatments done every 2-3 weeks. If you have any questions or would like more information feel free to call our office

What's the best thing I can do for my face?

We are frequently asked that question by our patients and I think most people expect to hear Botox,fillers or lasers. While these certainly have their place the answer would be more basic:
sun protection. Obviously the face is the most sun exposed part of our body and you know how intense the sun is here in SW Florida. Years of sun exposure causes photo damage that leads to brown or red spots,loss of collagen that leads to lines and wrinkles and skin cancers. So wear a broad brimmed hat and use a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 and try to avoid being out between 10-2.

Physician Assistant Brooke Drew Awarded Diplomate status

 

     Florida Skin Center is proud to announce that Brooke Drew, another one of Dr. Badia’s physician assistants, has also been awarded the prestigious "Diplomate" status through the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants. This award is the highest honor that can be received in the dermatology physician assistant field. The title of SDPA Diplomate is a nationally recognized, credible title that reflects an individual's utmost dedication to the dermatology profession. In order to obtain this status, a PA must have extensive experience in dermatology and complete a series of rigorous cases and examinations in dermatology. This training will allow our PAs to continue to provide the highest quality of care to our patients, as they stay at the forefront of dermatology.