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Wearing orange for Melanoma Monday to support skin cancer awareness!
DermStore Beauty Group is conducting a consumer study on a new product called SmartBrow Eyebrow Filler. If you’d like to participate in the study (try out the product & receive a DermStore gift card!), please contact Amy Bailey (310.734.2570 x2125) or via email.
Here’s some info on the product and details about the study:
This innovative tinted filler leverages a unique combination of polymers and nylon fibers that bind color to your existing brows while believably filling in gaps, plus a dual-ended brush to ensure precise application and optimal shaping. SmartBrow creates the look of fuller, more defined brows quickly and easily, and its revolutionary formula provides results that last throughout the day!
Each study participant will be invited to come in to our offices to choose their preferred SmartBrow Eyebrow Filler shade and take a quick before and after photo of the eye area only. Each participant will get to take the product with them and use for 3-4 days. The instructions below will guide them through recommended use. A questionnaire will be emailed out to retrieve their feedback easily and quickly.
$25 gift card to DermStore.com, plus a free SmartBrow Eyebrow Filler product sample will be given to each participant who schedules and arrives for their before and after photo!
Please contact Amy Bailey to schedule in your visit to the DermStore
Offices as soon as you can before 4/11. We will be shooting the week of 4/15.
She can be reached here:
Via email: abailey@dsbeautygroup.com
Via phone: 310.734.2570 x2125
Soothe and protect those winter lips with our Product of the Month, Solar Protection Liptect Lip Balm with SPF 45.
This is our favorite sunscreen for the lips. Great for winter sport enthusiasts or for those who just want to protect their lips everyday (good for you!). We see a lot of skin cancers on the lips, and there is no better way to protect yourself than by using a sunscreen each and every day. An elegant chemical-free formulation, suitable for sensitive skin types, this one is sure to please!
Solar Protection Liptect Lip Balm is available at Manhattan Dermatology for $10. Drop in and pick some up—we’re open Monday through Friday, from 9am to 5pm.
If you haven’t yet had the joyous experience of a treatment by Cathy, our extraordinary esthetician, now is your chance!
Cathy is truly an expert and goes above and beyond—your skin will be radiant and you’ll feel like a new person. Trust us, she and her services are exceptional. And just for the holiday season, Cathy is offering the following special…
Pamper yourself with the gift of good skin this holiday season with our Éminence Organics Holiday Treatment, featuring luxurious masques like Cranberry Pomegranate, Blueberry Soy Repair, and Pumpkin Latte Hydration. Each treatment includes a Yam & Pumpkin Enzyme Peel that will leave skin radiant and exfoliated while boosting collagen for smoother firmer skin. Top that off with a décolleté and hand massage using an Apricot Sugar Scrub and you’ll be sure to leave here feeling decadent and ready for the holidays. These seasonally-inspired ingredients offer regenerative and healing powers that only nature can produce and are sure to delight the senses!
Cathy is in Tuesday through Friday, from 9am to 5pm. To book an Éminence Organic Holiday Treatment (or any of her other services), please give us a call at 310.546.1188 or request an appointment online.
Fall is the time for PDT at Manhattan Dermatology. PDT (or photodynamic therapy) is a great way to rejuvenate your skin and treat sun damage from those hot summer days. It’s also great for acne and can help those with oily skin.
A solution called Levulan is applied to the skin for about an hour (don’t you have some emails to catch up on?). While you “incubate,” this solution targets the abnormal sun-damaged cells. Then you sit under a blue light for a few minutes. This combination leaves the skin renewed, refreshed, and bright—but keep in mind, you won’t look your best for a few days after your treatment. Strict sun avoidance is necessary after the procedure for 24 hours.
We hope you love it after one, but we know you’ll love it even more in a series of 3 or 4. PDT can sometimes be covered by insurance plans. Contact us today for more information—give us a call at 310.546.1188 or request an appointment online.
Photo Courtesy of New Beauty.
You think of your hairdresser as saving you from bad hair days. But now, your favorite stylist just may save your life. More than 80 percent of the most common types of skin cancers — squamous cell carcinomas and basal cell carcinomas — occur on the scalp, neck and face. Your hairstylists get a close look at your scalp when you’re in the chair, and they can play a particularly important role in skin cancer detection.
Who knew? Most skin cancers occur on sun-exposed areas, like the head and neck. Skin cancers of the scalp are easy for patients to overlook, which can unfortunately delay their detection. Studies show that hairstylists have been increasingly spotting skin cancers that may otherwise have gone unnoticed. “Hair stylists are often the first line of defense against skin cancers,” said Robert Pariser President of the American Dermatology Association. What’s also helping in the fight against skin cancer is cosmetology schools across the country are teaching students how to identify suspicious spots on a client’s scalp.
Researchers with the Harvard School of Public health surveyed 200 different stylists and found as many as 40 percent now check their customers’ scalps for suspicious moles and lesions. However the Skin Cancer Foundation advises everyone to check their skin head-to-toe monthly. For more information on how to check your scalp (and the rest of your body), please visit the Skin Cancer Foundation’s Step-by-Step Self Examination.
We’re very excited to announce that Dr. Magovern was awarded “Favorite Dermatologist” in the South Bay’s BEST 2012 readers’ poll by the Daily Breeze.
We’re excited to offer a new light treatment at Manhattan Dermatology, Allumera! Similar to PDT, Allumera is a photodynamic cosmetic treatment designed to improve the overall appearance of skin and reduce the outward signs of aging—all with minimal downtime and results that last. It even helps reduce the appearance of pores!
A series of 3 treatments spaced 4 weeks apart is recommended for optimal results. Click to learn more about Allumera–including pricing, photo galleries, and video. Allumera will help you glow!
If you’ve been noticing the effects of all those sunny summer days on your face, you’ll love our September Product of the Month, the Obagi-C Rx System. It’s a comprehensive approach to reducing the appearance of sundamage. We love this kit because it comes with everything you need in your skin care regimen: glycolic acid to exfoliate, vitamin C to lighten and brighten skin, and hydroquinone to even skin tone. It even comes with sunscreen!
Obagi-C Rx System: Normal-to-Dry SkinThe Obagi-C Rx System is available in both normal-to-dry and normal-to-oily skin at Manhattan Dermatology. It should last you roughly 3-4 months and is a great value at $335. Come by any time to pick one up—we’re here Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Say goodbye to love handles and muffin tops with CoolSculpting!Dr. Magovern and her extraordinary team at Manhattan Dermatology are pleased to offer CoolSculpting–the safe, non-invasive way to reduce fat in common trouble areas that tend to be resistant to diet and exercise. This revolutionary technology targets and cools unwanted fat cells to induce a noticeable, natural-looking reduction in fat bulges in the flanks and abdominals.
Unlike most other methods of fat reduction, CoolSculpting involves no needles, surgery, or downtime. Patients spend procedure time reading, working on laptops, or relaxing. It’s safe, FDA-cleared and effective. Results look natural and can be seen as early as three weeks following treatment, with the most dramatic results after one to three months.
For more information, including before-and-after photos, videos, FAQs, and treatment overview, please visit our CoolSculpting page. To schedule a complimentary consultation to determine if CoolSculpting is right for you, please give us a call at 310.546.1188 or request an appointment online.
Tinea Versicolor
Photo courtesy of the AAD
If you grew up around here you have probably seen this or have had this yourself. Tinea versicolor is a fairly common rash, primarily affecting young adults. It appears when a yeast that normally lives on the human skin transforms into its fungal form—it does this with high temperatures and humidity, but can also be associated with excessive sweating, oily skin and pregnancy. It is not dangerous and not contagious, but most people are bothered by its appearance.
Tinea versicolor is usually asymptomatic, but may itch a little. It can present in different ways—most people develop tan or brown oval to round patches, but sometimes they look pale or pink. It affects the upper trunk and shoulders most commonly, but can spread to the neck, arms and beyond.
It’s easy to treat with antifungal creams and many times, an antifungal shampoo applied to the body in the shower can be quite effective. The problem is that tinea versicolor likes to recur and in some people, a maintenance regimen may be necessary. You can try an over-the-counter dandruff shampoo or antifungal cream, but be sure to use it for a least 2 or 3 weeks. If that doesn’t work, make an appointment with your local dermatologist!
(To schedule an appointment, please give us a call at 310.546.1188 or request an appointment online. We look forward to seeing you!)
Gilt City is a free, subscription-based lifestyle site that offers exclusive offers at insider prices. From now until August 16, Gilt is offering steep discounts on Restylane Family of Products, Restylane and Perlane.
Restylane and Perlane are dermal fillers used to add volume and fullness to the skin to correct moderate-to-severe facial wrinkles and folds. Want to learn more? Click here for treatment information, before-and-after photos, and pricing.
Treatment with 1mL of Perlane for Nasolabial Folds (Actual Patient of Manhattan Dermatology)*
Option 1: $49 for a $100 Voucher toward a 1mL Treatment with a Restylane Family Product.
Option 2: $149 for a $300 Voucher toward a 2mL Treatment with a Restylane Family Product.
This month Journée by NeoCutis has been flying off the shelf! People are loving this all-in-one anti-aging product. It is perfect for summer because it’s lightweight, has a nice tint, and broad-spectrum sun protection (SPF 30). After cleansing, this is all you need to start your day.
We love this formulation—a blend of growth factors to regenerate the skin, and antioxidants like vitamin C, E and green tea extract to repair existing sun damage and protect from future damage. We know you will love the way your skin looks and feels. Try it today!
Journée Bio-Restorative Day Cream is available at Manhattan Dermatology for $120. Come by anytime—we’re open Monday through Friday, from 9am to 5pm.
Lizette Ludwig is 
a board-certified registered nurse with many years of experience in cosmetic procedures. She performs botox and dysport, fillers, and works with all of our lasers, including hair removal, IPL, and ultherapy.
Lizette can add volume to lips and soften a frown or treat unwanted brown spots and improve skin texture, and her skilled, gentle way makes you know you’re in great hands. (Check out a couple of her happy patients in the photos to the right!)
To make an appointment with Lizette, please give us a call at 310.546.1188 or request an appointment online.
POTM for June: SkinMedica’s Rejuvenative Toner
That is the question. No, toner is not necessary, but if you enjoy it, by all means, add that step to your regimen. I am a fan of finding a regimen that works for you, so if toning makes you happy, stick with it! (I love multi-step regimens, but then again, I am a dermatologist.)
In general, toners are used after cleansing to remove excess oils and residual makeup, but they are also used to restore the pH balance of the skin and to prep for the skin for the steps that follow. Toners also can be a great way to gently and easily cleanse in the morning for the more low-maintenance type.
There are many kinds of toners on the market that do different things and it can be confusing. Here’s the lowdown:
Our June Product of the Month, SkinMedica’s Rejuvenative Toner, can be purchased for $34 at Manhattan Dermatology. Come by anytime—we’re open Monday through Friday, from 9am to 5pm.
If you struggle with acne, please don’t despair—we have solutions. Two options we are really excited about are LED light therapy and photodynamic therapy (PDT). Here’s how they work…
A great adjunct to traditional therapies, we are excited to offer LED light therapy to our acne patients. LED light therapy helps minimize current breakouts and prevents the development of new lesions.
LED light utilizes blue light (415nm) to target P. acnes, the bacteria associated with acne. P. acnes is not bacteria that spreads from one person to another—it’s actually part of our normal skin flora and contributes to the inflammation associated with acne lesions.
Blue Light LED Therapy Facts:
We recommend 8 treatments—twice a week for 4 weeks. The cost is $100 per treatment or $600 for series of 8.
Another great adjunct to traditional therapies, photodynamic therapy (PDT) also utlilizes blue light to treat acne. Now more mainstream, PDT is being recognized as a very effective treatment for acne. It can be alternative for patients who don’t want to take oral antibiotics or Accutane.
PDT uses a solution called levulan to further activate P. acnes (the bacteria associated with acne) and also targets the sebaceous (oil) gland. Levulan is applied to the face one hour prior to the treatment (you can check email, surf the web, or watch a movie/show on an iPad). After the solution is rinsed, you sit under the blue light for a few minutes.
We recommend 3 treatments—once a month for 3 months. The cost is $350 per treatment.
To make an appointment, please call us at 310.546.1188 or request one online.
Not all sunscreens are equal.Look for higher percentages of zinc oxide or titanium dioxide (the physical blockers) or stabilized avobenzone (the chemical blocker). If you’re still burning or getting too much color despite proper application, it’s time to switch to a different sunscreen.
Here are some of our favorites, hand-picked for the summer, and now available at Manhattan Dermatology. And, through July 31, all sunscreens are 20% off! Drop by anytime, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm.
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Sunny days are here again and summer is fast approaching! Dr. Magovern has assembled a fantastic list of must-haves to keep your skin protected from the sun and glowing all summer long.
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and the Skin Cancer Foundation has graciously assembled a list of reminders on how to reduce your risk of skin cancer. Sunscreen is essential, so for the May Product of the Month, we’ve chosen one of our favorites, Obagi’s Nu-Derm Sun Shield SPF 50.
What makes it great is that it has over 10% zinc oxide for outstanding protection and it has a very thin, matte finish. Because of the micronized formulation, it leaves no white residue. Perfect for people who have oilier skin or for those who don’t like the feeling of products on their skin. However, if your skin is on the dry side, you might want to go with Obagi’s Healthy Skin Protection SPF 35.
Obagi Nu-Derm Sun Shield SPF 50 is available at Manhattan Dermatology for $46. Come by anytime Monday – Friday, between 9am – 5pm. And don’t forget to apply your sunscreen liberally—early and often!
Mother’s Day is just around the corner… If you’re looking for a gift for Mom that she’ll appreciate every day, how about a fantastic eye cream?
The Obagi ELASTIderm Eye Products are one-of-a-kind eye treatments that help restore the elasticity around your eyes and reduce the appearance of visible fine lines and wrinkles. And, with purchase of each eye cream or gel, you’ll receive a FREE ELASTILash Eyelash Solution—a $60 value. ELASTILash is a safe, nonprescription treatment that helps achieve the appearance of thicker, fuller lashes.
Obagi ELASTIderm Eye Treatment cream and gel are available at Manhattan Dermatology for $99 each. Come by anytime! We are open weekdays, from 9am to 5pm.
Molluscum Contagiosum (photo courtesy of AAD)
If you’re a parent, you have probably seen molluscum contagiosum. Most of our kids have had them at one time or another. Molluscum are shiny, umbilicated (having a little central dell) bumps that are common in kids. Often confused with warts, MC is caused by a virus that is usually passed from skin-to-skin contact. They’re not dangerous and if left alone, they may go away with time. However, we like to treat them so that they don’t increase in number or spread to others.
We usually treat molluscum using cantharidin, the extract of the blister beetle commonly referred to as “beetle juice”—kids love the name and they also love that it is painless. We drop a little bit on each lesion and hope to get a mild reaction (maybe even a blister). Over the next few days to weeks, the lesions may get a little irritated and hopefully fade away. We usually treat them at one month intervals until they are gone.
To schedule an appointment, please give us a call at 310.546.1188 or request an appointment online.
Natural and organic skin care products are tough and can be confusing for consumers. Even though the label may say organic, you really need to look for the organic seal, which actually differs from a product that is 100% natural. There are strict guidelines for a product to truly meet “organic” criteria, and few product lines do this.
While it’s a wonderful idea in theory, I have a hard time finding a product or product line that meets natural or organic criteria that is as effective in the anti-aging arena as their non-organic or non-natural counterparts. I feel like if you are going to invest in skin care, 
you should choose products that are going to give you the best results for your particular skin type—it’s hard to do with the limited amount of natural or organic products on the market today. Also, most of the natural or organic products contain a lot of essential oils and botanical ingredients, which can cause irritation and allergy. Just because a product is organic, doesn’t necessarily mean that it is better for your skin.
That being said, I think the Suki line, which is 100% natural, does a great job. The Éminence line is a popular certified organic line with a wide array of excellent products—we carry the Yam & Pumpkin Enzyme Peel and love it. 
However, if you really want something that is going to fight wrinkles, fight sun damage, and help you turn back the clock, I would stick with a line that uses the agents proven time and time again to be efficacious—even if they contain synthetic ingredients.
Still not sure? Drop by Manhattan Dermatology anytime and we’ll help you figure out what products are best for your skin. We’re open Monday through Friday, from 9am to 5pm. We look forward to seeing you!
Glytone Retexturize Body Lotion SPF 15
Just in time for these gorgeous sunny days, Glytone’s Retexturize Body Lotion SPF 15 is April’s Product of the Month. We love it.
Great for daily use all over the body to keep it smooth and bright. It’s formulated with shea butter to keep your skin soft and time-released glycolic acid which provides all-day exfoliation. And, it has SPF! It’s also a great prep for self-tanners for the warmer months coming up. Bonus feature is the convenient pump—so easy to use. Highly recommend!
You can purchase Glytone Retexturize Body Lotion SPF 15 at Manhattan Dermatology for $46. Drop by—we’re open weekdays, from 9am to 5pm.
Photos and content courtesy of Skin Cancer Foundation
Basal cell carcinomas (or BCCs) are the most common form of skin cancer and something that we see on a daily basis in our clinic. They usually present as a little pimple or sore that doesn’t seem to go away or a persistent scaly spot. We see a lot on the nose, but others areas of the face are commonly affected—as are the ears, neck and scalp. I have been seeing a lot on women’s chests lately (remember those days of frying our chests?). Men’s backs are also a common area. These skin cancers are not life threatening and most can be treated easily in the clinic but it’s important to catch them early. If let go, they can become locally aggressive or could very rarely spread to other parts of the body. Sun protection is the best way to prevent them.
The Skin Cancer Foundation has outlined the five warning signs of basal cell carcinomas:
Come in today and get that spot checked!
Give us a call at 310.546.1188 or request an appointment online.
One of the most common questions we get! Fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes are particularly common in both men and women. The onset of wrinkles in this area can occur considerably sooner than elsewhere on the face. The increased frequency of movement around the eyes—due to smiling, squinting and other facial expressions—allows for expression lines to become etched-in more quickly than the rest of the face. That, and the fact that the skin around the eyes is very thin, eye wrinkles can appear at almost any age. They will also appear more quickly if a person has a substantial amount of sun damage (sun worshippers, beware!). While there is no surefire way to guarantee you will never wrinkle, there are steps you can take to help prevent (and treat) eye wrinkles.
Like most treatments in dermatology, I believe a multi-faceted approach will allow for the best outcome. I recommend tackling lines around the eyes in several ways. (Dark circles are a whole other topic, but these tips help those too!)
SUNSCREEN
It is important to be diligent about sunscreen use to prevent further damage. Sun damage is the leading cause of fine lines and premature aging. In fact, many experts agree that wrinkles are the direct cumulative result of decades of unprotected sun exposure, rather than aging itself. Ultraviolet (UV) rays penetrate the skin, invading the normally sturdy layers below and eventually destroying collagen and elastin. Collagen makes your skin firm and youthfully plump. Elastin gives skin resiliency and keeps expression lines from forming into creases and wrinkles.
I recommend sunscreens with at least SPF 30 that contain physical blockers such as zinc or titanium. A couple of my favorites are SkinMedica Daily Physical Defense SPF 30+ and SkinCeuticals Ultimate UV Defense SPF 30. EltaMD and Obagi also make great sunscreens. Don’t be afraid to use sunscreen around the eyes. If you become irritated, try a new sunscreen or ask your dermatologist for help and make sure you keep that area moisturized! Also, wear sunglasses to help avoid squinting.
EYE CREAM + MOISTURIZER
Invest in a good eye cream and moisturizer. If your eye cream is not moisturizing enough, make sure you moisturize over it. Many eye creams claim to erase dark circles and fine lines—while I think that many of these creams overpromise, I do think that long term use of an antioxidant, retinol and/or growth factor product (such as SkinMedica TNS Eye Repair or Lumiere Bio-restorative Eye Cream with PSP) in this area will definitely help. Antioxidants like green tea (found in Replenix products) or coffeeberry (found in Revaleskin products—both of which have great eye creams), work to fight free radicals, which are produced by pollution, stress and sun—a skincare nightmare! They attack healthy skin cells and cause collagen breakdown, which leads to wrinkles.
RETINOID
If you’re not using a retinoid cream, give us a call, because you should be. Retinoids include prescription-strength tretinoin (Retin-A), over-the-counter retinol and retinylaldehyde-containing products and should be incorporated into your skin care regimen indefinitely. Retinoid creams used nightly (or every other night), stimulate collagen renewal and prevent skin cells from breaking down. Women in their 20s and early 30s can use these to keep fine lines from turning into deeper creases. These products are often available by prescription or by direct dispense from a physician’s office. There are also some good over-the-counter options, such as SkinMedica Tri-Retinol Complex. For dark circles due to pigment, a hydroquinone-containing cream (such as EpiQuin in our SkinMedica Hyperpigmentation System) may be necessary. There are also some good non-hydroquinone lightening agents available today (products by DCL and NeoCutis are among our favorites).
NEUROMODULATORS
Botox or Dysport injections are a great way to reduce existing lines due to movement, and also to prevent etching in of further lines down the road. In most individuals, crow’s feet are caused by smiling and squinting in combination with loss of facial volume and collagen. When it comes to the eyes, only a small amount of Botox can make a huge difference. Even treating the “bunny lines” can improve the appearance of the lines under the eyes.
DERMAL FILLERS
Depending on the amount of volume loss, fillers such as Juvederm or Restylane may be injected in to correct some of the deeper lines. These fillers can also mask tired-looking “bags” and dark circles under the eyes. By filling in the hollow around the eye socket you can reduce shadows, puffiness and the sunken eye appearance.
GLYTONE ENERPEEL
Chemical peels in the eye area are a great way improve the appearance of dark circles due to pigment, fine lines, and crepiness. Specifically designed for eye wrinkles, the new Glytone EnerPeel is a great option. The EnerPeel’s patented technology allows key ingredients, TCA and lactic acid, to go deep into the skin where collagen remodeling takes place. We recommend 2-4 treatments done 2 weeks apart. You will have some mild flaking—so little, if any downtime. We think you will love the results. The EnerPeel costs $99, and when you buy a series of 3, you receive 1 free!
To schedule an appointment (or a complimentary consultation), please give us a call at 310.546.1188 or request an appointment online. We look forward to seeing you!
Following these tips by our fantastic esthetician, Cathy, will no doubt result in glowing, radiant skin!
1.EXFOLIATE FIRST
Think of the surface of your skin—those dead cells—as a barrier. You have to remove the barrier for products to get in. Basic cleansers are great for removing dirt and oil, but to help increase absorption of your products, it helps to use an alpha-hydroxy cleanser, such as Glytone Mild Gel Wash or Cream Wash to chemically exfoliate. Or you can mechanically exfoliate with a scrub containing small, smooth particles, like SkinCeuticals Micro-Exfoliating Scrub or by using a gentle buffing tool. I recommend the Clarisonic Mia Cleansing System for a deep clean. The Mia buffs your skin to a healthy glow, leaving your skin uber clean and allowing products to penetrate up to six times deeper.
2. GO IN ORDER
Whatever goes on first penetrates best. So whether you’re fighting wrinkles, zits, or sun spots, the most active ingredients should be applied first. If you’re using two products for two different problems, apply one to freshly cleansed, bare skin in the morning and the other to bare skin at night. If you have multiple treatment products, layering is okay—just use the thinnest first. Smooth on other items in order of density, from thinnest (like an antioxidant serum) to thickest (moisturizer or night cream).
3. APPLY TO JUST-WASHED SKIN
Damp skin acts like a sponge, quickly absorbing whatever comes its way. (Make sure skin is damp…not wet.) This rule applies to almost every product—especially products for the body. Increase absorption even more by washing your face with lukewarm water instead of cold. Warm water causes pores to dilate therefore letting more product in. The only caveat: if you have sensitive skin, you may need to let your skin fully dry!
4. DERMAPLANE
Dermaplaning is a gentle skin resurfacing procedure utilizing a special surgical blade to remove the top layer of dead skin cells. The removal not only allows for cell renewal, but also allows for better penetration of professional and home products, optimizing their results. As an added bonus, it also removes facial hair—a great procedure for patients wanting to remove lighter-colored facial hair or “peach fuzz,” which doesn’t respond to laser treatment. With absolutely no downtime and zero discomfort, this is one of my favorite treatments!
5. TRY SERUMS
Serums are an important piece of the skin care puzzle and can help to transform your skin. Serums have the ability to penetrate more deeply into the layers of the skin where they deliver specific ingredients that have very explicit jobs. They are nice to layer under moisturizers. Looking for glowing skin? Try Obagi’s Professional-C Serum 15% to pump the skin full of antioxidants!
6. BE A MATCHMAKER
Sunscreen and antioxidants were born to be married. As sunscreen blocks UV rays, antioxidants combat the free radicals, which leads to sun damage and wrinkles before they can do damage. If your SPF doesn’t include them, layer an antioxidant serum underneath. (Try SkinMedica Vitamin C+E Complex). Some other popular couples are retinoids and hydroquinone to treat hyperpigmentation and melasma (Obagi’s NuDerm System). They get out pigment in different ways and work best in conjunction. Knowing when to mix and match can be confusing, so feel free to check with us anytime!
7. GET REGULAR FACIALS
It’s amazing what deep cleaning, infusion of powerful ingredients and a little relaxation can do. Have stubborn blackheads, milia or feeling a little dull? Come in for a facial today!
To schedule an appointment, please call us at 310.546.1188 or request an appointment online.
In Honor of St Patrick’s Day…
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We are offering a free lash tint to the first 7 lucky people
to schedule a peel with our wonderful esthetician, Cathy.
Call for an appointment: 310.546.1188 and mention this offer!
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For each petal on the shamrock this brings a wish your way—
Good health, good luck, and happiness for today and every day.
I haven’t met anyone who doesn’t love February’s Product of the Month, the Clarisonic Mia Sonic Skin Cleansing System—it’s like an electric toothbrush for your face.
The Clarisonic brush is 6x better than cleaning with your hands alone. It has a brush head that moves back and forth at over 300 movements per second, which gently flexes the skin, and helps remove dirt and oil within the pores and sweeps away dead skin cells and impurities. The part that I like the most is that it allows your skin care products to work more effectively—shown to increase the absorption of vitamin C by 61%!
We recommend them to all our of patients who want to improve their skin care regimen, and they are also great for our acne patients. Try one, we know you will love it—your skin will feel smoother, softer and brighter.
The Clarisonic is available at Manhattan Dermatology for $119. We’re open Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.
The VI Peel is a phenomenal chemical peel that improves skin tone, texture and clarity by reducing hyperpigmentation (including melasma, brown spots and freckles), softening lines and wrinkles, reducing the appearance of pore size, clearing acne skin conditions, and providing long term benefits by stimulating the production of collagen and elastin.
And the VI Peel provides these dramatic results with virtually no pain, no skin preparation and little downtime!
For a limited time, we’re offering the VI Peel for $199 (normally $250). You don’t want to miss out on this great deal!
Call now to book your VI Peel at 310.546.1188 or request an appointment online.
There are two causes of razor bumps: transfollicular penetration and extrafollicular penetration. If you have curly hair under the skin’s surface, it can grow straight into the sidewall of the follicle—that’s transfollicular penetration. Or, the hair grows out of the hair follicle and then curls and pokes back in—that’s called extrafollicular penetration. Either way, this causes an inflammatory reaction, or a razor bump.
Here are some tips to help treat and prevent those pesky bumps:
Did you know how easy treating red spots like these blood vessels on the nose is?
Before Treatment (click to see larger image)
After Treatment (click to see larger image)
Facial telangiectasia consist of small dilated blood vessels near the surface of the skin. They are harmless and can develop anywhere on the body but are commonly seen on the face around the nose, cheeks, and chin. They come with pregnancy and are common in patients with acne rosacea.
Cherry angiomas are also extremely common, come with age, and sometimes with pregnancy. They, too, are harmless clusters of capillaries at the surface of the skin—sometimes red, sometimes purple.
Treating them is quick and easy. We use a laser called a KTP—a dermatology workhorse. Just takes a few minutes, relatively painless, no downtime, usually just one session. You may have some redness and transient swelling, but it doesn’t last longer than a day.
It’s one of our most popular procedures and our patients have been extremely happy! Cost for treatment is $250/session. To make an appointment, please call us at 310.546.1188 or request one online. We look forward to seeing you!
SkinMedica Redness Relief CalmPlex
This month we’re introducing a fantastic product that calms a ruddy complexion: SkinMedica’s Redness Relief CalmPlex. It’s a great winter moisturizer, especially if you struggle with redness—safe for acne patients, great for rosacea. The rich cream immediately soothes your skin, leaving it feeling hydrated and supple. Try it and you’ll be hooked!
Available at Manhattan Dermatology for $80. We’re open weekdays, 9am–5pm.
American Academy of Dermatology’s Body Mole Map
The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) has a wonderful guide for skin cancer self-examination, called the Body Mole Map. It teaches you how to examine your skin, what to look for in moles, and how to chart them.
Click here to view and download and follow the directions:
In addition to regular self-examinations, annual total body skin checks are an essential part of your preventative health care regimen. It’s a new year—time to come in!
Schedule your appointment today—we can often accommodate same day appointments. Give us a call at 310.546.1188 or request an appointment online. We look forward to seeing you!
Save $100 on Your Next Ultherapy Treatment!
Ultherapy is an amazing, new technology that uses non-invasive ultrasound to lift, tighten, and tone loose skin, counteracting the effects of time and gravity. Ultherapy requires no injections, no lasers, no lights and no downtime!
Winter Special:
Save $100 on your next treatment!
For more about Ultherapy, including pricing and video, click here.
Free LATISSE Kit with $500 Purchase of Botox or Juvederm!
Lizette, our laser and injectable specialist, will exceed your expectations as she treats your frown lines with Botox or plumps up those parentheses around your mouth with Juvederm. And the icing on the cake? She’ll send you home with Latisse, a phenomenal product for your lashes, making them longer, thicker, and darker.
Winter Special:
Receive a FREE Latisse Kit with $500 purchase of Botox or Juvederm.
SkinMedica Holiday Bundles: Available through January 31!
Amazing product bundles offered at a steal! Grab them while they last at Manhattan Dermatology, Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm.
The Originals Package: $200 (your savings: $50)
Included: TNS Recovery Complex, TNS Illuminating Eye Cream
The Essentials Package: $304 (your savings: $76)
Included: TNS Essential Serum, Dermal Repair Cream
The Essentials Ultra Package: $372 (your savings: $93)
Included: TNS Essential Serum, Dermal Repair Cream, TNS Eye Cream
We are pleased to offer LightSheer DUET, the fastest hair removal system on the market. We can treat your back or legs in only 20 minutes and underarm or bikini area in only five! It’s safe for nearly all skin types, virtually pain-free and requires no messy gels.
As a treat for the Holidays, we are offering a special package offer…
To learn more about laser hair removal, click here—or better yet, schedule a complimentary consultation. Call us at 310.546.1188 or request an appointment online.
Holiday Bundles by SkinMedica are here! Come in to purchase these excellent products at great prices.
They make beautiful gifts and are sure to delight—or treat yourself!
Manhattan Dermatology is open Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm. We look forward to seeing you!
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
If Jack Frost has been nipping at your nose, leaving your skin dry and irritated, Dr. M has a few tips to help you winter proof your skin and keep you glowing!
Baths + Showers:
We all love long baths, but prolonged hot water can dry out your skin. Instead, try a warm 10-minute shower once daily and don’t scrub too vigorously.
Soaps + Cleansers:
Keep your cleansing to a minimum and use a mild soap (like Dove) or a gentle soapless cleanser such as CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser or Cetaphil Restoraderm.
Moisturizers:
Immediately following your shower, gently pat skin dry and moisturize with a supple lotion or cream. Some of my favorites include CeraVe Moisturizing Cream, Epionce Extreme Barrier Cream, Aveeno and Eucerin.
Epionce Extreme Barrier Cream
Humidifiers:
For extreme dryness, a germ-free humidifier or vaporizer in the bedroom can really help.
Hands:
Keep your hands soft by moisturizing after hand washing, wearing gloves outdoors, and don’t forget the rubber gloves when you’re cleaning up.
SPF:
Don’t forget to apply sunscreen every day—in all seasons, in all weather. Make it part of your daily routine. Your skin is particularly susceptible to sun damage in the snow, so apply early and often!
SkinMedica's Dermal Repair Cream
You will love this month’s Product of the Month, SkinMedica’s Dermal Repair Cream. This is such a luxurious cream and it’s a dream to put on!
SkinMedica’s Dermal Repair Cream is a great anti-aging product, containing retinyl palmitate, which encourages cell renewal and stimulates collagen production, plus vitamin E and a lipid-soluble form of vitamin C, important for combating free radical damage and skin repair. Apply nightly after cleansing, alone or layer it over your favorite nighttime repair or serum product—I use it over SkinMedica’s TNS Essential Serum.
It makes a perfect holiday gift for a mom, grandma, or girlfriend, in part because of its superb packaging and beautiful jar. SkinMedica Dermal Repair Cream is available at Manhattan Dermatology for $120. Come by anytime weekdays between 9am – 5pm.
We are grateful for you,
our fantastic patients,
and hope you enjoy a
wonderful Thanksgiving.
May the good things of life
be yours in abundance,
not only at Thanksgiving but
throughout the coming year!
With love,
Manhattan Dermatology
Ultra Heel and Elbow Cream
Dry fall weather can wreak havoc on skin, especially feet! Don’t fret, help is just one product away…
Introducing our Product of the Month for November, Glytone Ultra Heel and Elbow Cream! Great for dry, cracked and callused heels and elbows. It’s strong stuff, so start with 2-3 days per week and it will really soften those stubborn, rough areas. Your heels and elbows will thank you.
Glytone Ultra Heel and Elbow Cream costs $48 and is available online or at Manhattan Dermatology. Stop by anytime Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.
FILL UP FOR FALL with RADIESSE
Restore collagen. Replenish volume. Refresh you.
Radiesse, a volumizing filler, is a perfect way to get ready for all those big holiday events that are just around the corner. This product helps to stimulate your own natural collagen production and gives long lasting results. Learn more about Radiesse here.
Fall Special:
Buy one syringe and get the second syringe 50% off!
GET SMOOTH with LIGHTSHEER DUET
Come experience pain-free laser hair removal in half the time with the new LightSheer DUET—only available at Manhattan Dermatology.
We can do full legs or a full back in as little as 15-20 minutes with no messy gels or numbing cream required. Come in on your lunch break! Learn more about laser hair removal here.
Special Package Offer: Buy one package of laser hair removal (five sessions) and get a second area (of equal or lesser value) for FREE!
AND, for a limited time only… 50% off your first treatment!
VITALIZE YOUR SKIN with SKINMEDICA
The SkinMedica Vitalize Peel is a great way to even out skin tone and roughness, requiring minimal, if any, downtime—maybe just a couple days of mild peeling. It shouldn’t cramp your style!
Our patients have been raving about them and how good their skin looks. Chemical peels are essential to any skin care regimen—great alone, even better at regular intervals. Learn more about chemical peels here.
Fall Special:
Just for a short time, we’re offering the SkinMedica Vitalize Peel for $99!
Fall Specials run through November 30, 2011. Schedule your appointment today! Call us at 310.546.1188 or request an appointment online. We look forward to seeing you soon!
DermStore's Beth & Amy with Dr. M & Tracy (photo courtesy of beautystylewatch.com)
Dr. M and Tracy attended Los Angeles Confidential Magazine’s “Pre-Emmy” pamper party at the London Hotel in West Hollywood.
Representing DermStore, they were joined by other sponsors, Bellacures, ZICO, Fendi & more.
Read more about the event at the Bender Sisters’ blog, BeautyStyleWatch.
