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Winter Newsletter 2005 Winter Newsletter 2005 Gift Certificate One Gift Certificate Two $40.00 Towards Any One Chemical Peel Valid December 1, 2005 to February 28, 2006 Valid December 1, 2005 to February 28, 2006 Coupon must be presented. One gift certificate per person. Coupon must be presented. One gift certificate per person. ✁ $50.00 Towards First IPL (Laser) Hair Removal Session on any New Area ✁ Rejuvenate Your Guide to Recent Advances in Cosmetic Medicine & Vein Treatments by Dr. Sharon D. Gilpin, MD WINTER NEWSLETTER 2005 What’s Inside • Chemical Peels Winter Newsletter 2005 Gift Basket Draw There will be a monthly draw for a gift basket of skin care products. (Retail Value > $150.00) Name: __________________________________________ Phone:_______________________ Skin Type: □ Dry □ Normal □ Oily □ Acne □ Sensitive If you did not receive this newsletter in the mail and would like to receive future newsletters, please enclose your address. • Frequently Asked Questions: 1. Botox vs. Fillers 2. Anti-aging skin care for dry, sensitive skin 3. The risk of blood clots on long flights • What’s New? Zeno™ for Acne Address: _______________________________________________________________________ • Ask the Doctor ✁ • Patient Appreciation Dr. Sharon D. Gilpin P COSMETIC MEDICINE & VEIN CLINIC Richmond St. St. George St. Talbot St. Wharncliffe Rd. Oxford St. E. OXFORD HEALTH CENTRE OXFORD HEALTH CENTRE 140 Oxford St. E., #307 London, ON N6A 5R9 Tel: (519) 642-7131 Fax: (519) 642-7786 www.drsharongilpin.com • Gift Certificate 1 • Gift Certificate 2 • Newsletter Ballot • Location Chemical Peels If you are concerned about sun-damaged skin (uneven skin pigmentation and texture) or acne, then you will be interested in the benefits of chemical peels. Basically, peels consist of the application of an acidic solution to the skin that promotes the shedding of the most superficial layer of skin cells. This exposes the smoother, younger-looking skin below. Some mild pigmentation in the epidermis may be shed in this manner. Peels are stronger than the daily use of similar products and, therefore, they work more quickly and effectively. Those individuals with rosacea or facial spider veins must be treated more gently or the facial redness can be exaggerated. The Vitalize Peel® is a strong but well-tolerated peel which is excellent for acne and sun-damaged skin. It has several peeling agents - Retinoic Acid (Retin-A®), salicylic acid and lactic acid. The skin may look and feel like a mild windburn for the next two to three days and then the skin will peel off. It is not the flaking that normally comes with Retin-A® use but more like the peeling of a sunburn. Once the skin peels, the skin should look clearer and smoother. Noticeable results may be seen with one peel, but most people will want a series of three to six at three week intervals. The AFA Clay-Peel™ and the AFA™ peels are milder peels which also are useful in the treatment of sun-damaged skin, melasma and acne. These peels are directed towards people who have more sensitive skin or who don’t want the redness and actually peeling of the Vitalize™ peels. AFA’s are Amino acid Filaggrin-based Antioxidants. They work similarly to glycolic acid in that they are exfoliating but they also help retain moisture in the skin. They have little irritation. The AFA product line can be used on a daily basis to complement the effect of the chemical peels. For more sensitive skin, the AFA peel is performed at a lower concentration without the clay mask. A mild burning sensation may be felt. Individuals with acne or less sensitive skin would be advised to begin with the clay mask which removes impurities in the skin and opens up the pores prior to applying the peel solution. These peels are usually performed in a series of five to six at an interval of two to three weeks. There is usually minimal flaking of the skin. If you are interested in the benefits of a chemical peel, the most appropriate peel will be recommended for your skin type. Frequently Asked Questions Most sunscreens are not irritating but some people are allergic to certain chemicals in sunscreens. No skin care regime is complete without the daily use of appropriate sun protection! What’s New? Zeno™ The Latest Innovation in Acne Treatment ® 1. What is the difference between Botox and filler agents such as Restylane® and Artecoll®? Botox® works quite differently from the filler agents such as Restylane®, Perlane® and Artecoll®. Botox® is a muscle relaxant. It is used mainly to treat frown lines, crow’s feet and horizontal forehead lines. These lines are all caused by underlying hyperactive muscles. When the muscles are no longer able to function, the lines or furrows in the overlying skin are dramatically softened. Filler agents are gels which are injected under lines, folds or wrinkles to plump them up and fill them in. They can be used in most areas of the face including in and around the lips. 2. What anti-aging skin care products can I use if I have dry, sensitive skin and I can’t tolerate some of the more irritating products such as tretinoin (Retin-A®) ? Many of the anti-aging skin care products such as tretinoin (Retin-A®) and glycolic acid are quite irritating to those with sensitive, dry skin. There are some products, however, which do provide anti-aging benefits without causing the associated redness and irritation in most people. Gluconolactone is similar to glycolic acid (Neostrata®, Reversa®) but it is more moisturizing and less irritating. Like the glycolic acid products, it causes exfoliation of the superficial skin cells. This reveals the younger, smoother skin below which gives the skin a luminosity and revives it’s vibrancy. Also, by removing the dead surface skin cells, all other products that are used are better able to penetrate the skin and are, therefore, more effective. Gluconolactone should be applied in the morning. Kinetin, the active ingredient in Kinerase®, is a natural substance which slows down the appearance of aging in plant cells. It has been shown to work similarly to Retin-A® to improve the skin’s texture and appearance while providing excellent moisturization. It comes as a cream (for drier skin) and a lotion (for oilier skin). It can be used twice per day. 3. There is a lot of discussion, recently, about the risk of blood clots on flights. What are blood clots and how can their risk be minimized during airline travel? A “blood clot” or deep venous thrombosis occurs when the blood inside the deep veins of the legs coagulates and blocks the blood flow returning from the lower legs back to the heart. This leads to pain, swelling and warmth in the affected leg. The danger of blood clots occurs when the coagulated blood breaks free and travels to the lungs. A blood clot in the lungs is called a pulmonary embolus. When the clot blocks blood flow in the lungs, it is a lifethreatening emergency. However, the large majority of blood clots in the legs never move to the lungs. There are many tests to diagnose blood clots including duplex ultrasounds, a special blood test and lung scans. Blood clots are treated with blood thinners. Longer flights have been associated with blood clots in an extremely tiny percentage of passengers. Sitting in a cramped position and dehydration are thought to be the main causes of these clots. The best ways to prevent blood clots on flights is to move the legs around as much as possible, drink plenty of non-alcoholic beverages and wear compression hosiery. (A prescription can be obtained from Dr. Gilpin.) It is controversial as to whether or not aspirin also decreases the risk. People who are at a higher risk of developing a blood clot may also require blood thinners for flights. This includes some of those who have had a previous clot. If you are concerned, check with your family doctor, hematologist or Dr. Gilpin. Vein injections (sclerotherapy) should be avoided approximately three weeks before and after longer flights. The Zeno™ is a cell phone-sized device which has recently been approved in Canada for the treatment of mild to moderate acne. It has a built-in computer which precisely controls low level heat that can be directly applied to an individual acne lesion. The heat is applied to a pimple for two and a half minutes, two to three times, in a twenty-four hour period. Clinical studies have shown that ninety percent of lesions showed improvement or resolved in one day and that an average pimple will clear up two days sooner than normal. There are no significant side effects. The Zeno™ has been featured in “Allure” magazine as one of their breakthrough products of 2005. Zeno™ $275.00 (90 treatment cycles) • Replacement Cartridges $45.00 (90 treatment cycles) Zeno™ website - http://www.myzeno.com/zeno.htm A “ sk the Doctor” Dr. Gilpin has been featured on a live call-in show on AM980-CFPL Radio. September 16, 2005 - Treatment of Varicose and Spider Veins November 25, 2005 - Non-invasive Facial Rejuvenation Next Appearance - Friday, January 27, 2006 from 12 pm to 1 pm discussing rosacea, acne, hair removal and other aspects of facial rejuvenation. Patient Appreciation DECEMBER 2005 15% Glycolic Acid Lotion (by Neostrata) 200 ml $28.00 (reg. $36.00) Excellent for the dry skin on the feet, knees and elbows especially during the dry winter months. JANUARY 2006 8% Gluconolactone (by Neostrata) 50 ml $20.00 (reg. $25.00) Both moisturizing and mildly exfoliating. Good for dry, sensitive facial skin. FEBRUARY 2006 Kinerase Lotion or Cream 40 g $54.00 (reg. $66.00) Moisturizer that has similar anti-aging effects to Retin-A® (ie. improved skin texture, diminished appearance of uneven pigmentation) without the irritation. ®