The SkinNY Summer 2016 Schweiger Dermatology Quarterly

THE SKINNY SCHWEIGER DERMATOLOGY QUARTERLY

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Your Summer of Beauty Tips to keep your skin gorgeous, glowing, and sun-safe

Skinfluencer Secrets The top treatment beauty influencers are requesting

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SUN SAFETY FOR KIDS

Insider tips from a skin care expert mom on how to keep children sun safe this summer, pg. 4

SUMMER BEAUTY EQUATIONS

We combined a treatment with a skin care product and makeup to achieve dream skin results, pg. 5

BEST SUMMER TIPS & PRODUCTS

Our providers reveal their top skin care secrets and favorite products for summer, pg. 6

NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT: MATTITUCK

Where to eat, shop and play while in the North Fork this summer, pg.7

HOT LIST: SUMMER BEAUTY MUSTHAVES

PREGNANCY BEAUTY

10 THINGS YOU CAN ONLY GET DONE AT A DERMATOLOGY OFFICE TO IMPROVE YOUR APPEARANCE

BEAUTY BLOGGER’S COOLSCULPTING EXPERIENCE

From the latest skincare launches to the chicest ways to protect your skin from the sun, get the skinny on the hottest beauty must-haves this summer, pg. 8 - 9

From tightening and brightening to improving your nose and your smile, here’s a look at how one trip to the dermatologist can seriously improve your appearance, pg. 10 - 11

Mom to be Dr. Sandra Kopp, reveals the safest and most effective ways to care for your skin when you’re expecting, pg. 17 - 18

A firsthand look at one beauty influencer’s experience with the fat freezing method, pg. 19

NIP & TUCK

From mommy makeovers to Brazilian butt lifts, Schweiger Dermatology Group’s new cosmetic surgeon Joshua Zuckerman, M.D. gives the skinny on how he achieves a natural look and which procedures you should know about, pg. 12 - 13

HEALTHY HANDS AND NAILS

The scoop from Anita Fox, PA-C on how to get healthy hands and nails this summer and for life, pg. 14 - 16

SUMMER

2016 EDITOR: Melissa Schweiger Kleinman CREATIVE DIRECTOR & DESIGNER: Lauren Caponong

Letter from Schweiger Dermatology Group’s Founder The summer months are finally upon us and we can feel the excitement in our offices.

As the sun comes out and many people head to the beaches, I think it is the perfect time to remind people of sun safety and the importance of self-monitoring. As we tell all of our patients, if you see a suspicious spot on

your skin, get it checked out immediately. One in five people will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. Early detection is the best way to prevent skin cancer from becoming serious, and vigilant sun protection is the most effective method of preventing skin cancer in the first place. In this issue of The SkinNY, our providers share their best sun-safe secrets.

We have many new faces at Schweiger Dermatology Group. With the recent addition of our Smithtown, Long Island and Midtown West offices as well plastic surgeon Dr. Joshua Zuckerman, our company is growing to meet the needs of patients all over the Metro

New York area. We’d like to extend a warm welcome to the new providers who are joining the Schweiger Dermatology Group vision of modernizing health care by expanding our unique mix of same day appointments, pristine offices and excellent patient care.

Have a wonderful summer!

Eric S. Schweiger, CEO and Founder of Schweiger Dermatology Group

20 Sun Safety Tips for Kids MOST KIDS GE T MUCH OF THEIR LIFE TIME SUN EXPOSURE BEFORE THE AGE OF 18. SHIVANI THAKKER, PA-C, MOM OF T WO LIT TLE GIRL S, SHARES HER TOP 20 TIPS FOR KEEPING KIDS SUN SAFE THIS SUMMER.

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Avoid sun exposure during the peak hours of 10am - 3:00pm.

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Play in the shade: Under trees, under an umbrella at the beach or bring popup tents.

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Wear sun-protective hats to shield against ultraviolet radiation to the face, head and neck.

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Wear sun-protective clothing: long sleeves (breathable cotton) rash guard swimsuits with built in sun protection (My faves are uvskinz.com and coolibar.com).

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Wear sunglasses protection.

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Wear broad spectrum sunscreen (protects against UVA & UVB radiation) SPF 30 or higher even on cloudy or overcast days. UV rays can still penetrate clouds.

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Apply sunscreen 30 minutes before planned sun exposure.

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Re-apply SPF every two hours and immediately after if the child has been sweating or swimming.

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Use water resistant sunscreens when the kids are going to be in the water.

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10. Apply SPF generously, recommendation is one ounce (enough to fill a shot glass) to cover the exposed areas of the body.

11. Look for titanium dioxide as the main ingredient, which is a physical blocker.

12. Don’t forget about the lips, use a lip balm with SPF 30 (Try the new Aquaphor Lip Balm with SPF).

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13. Teach children how to apply SPF themselves.

The solid sticks are great for this—they’re very easy for them to use on face and super-portable.

20. Make applying SPF part of your morning routine, just like brushing their teeth, and they won’t think twice about doing it.

14. Check your children’s medications.

Many antibiotics and some supplements are photosensitizers and will make the child more sensitive to sun.

If your child is coolibar.com on any such medications, avoid sun exposure.

15. Babies under age of six months should be kept out of the sun. If they are going to be exposed, make sure to avoid direct sunlight and they should be in protective clothing and a hat with a wide brim.

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16. Be a good role model!

I think this is the most important. If the child sees the parent taking appropriate measures with sun safety, the child is more likely to learn and maintain good habits.

17. Avoid PABA sunscreen.

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18. Cover birthmarks liberally, certain nevi become red and inflamed in sun.

19. Communicate with camp counselors and make sure they are all on the same page about your expectation on how often they should be applying sunscreen on your little ones.

Shivani Thakker, PA-C, treats patients at Schweiger Dermatology Group’s Forest Hills location.

SHIVANI’S FAVORITE SUN-SAFE PRODUCTS FOR KIDS Neutrogena Pure and Free Baby: “I use this for myself and my daughters both have very sensitive skin. They also make a tear – free formula for the face.”

Blue Lizard Baby: “Their bottles change color to indicate the presence of UV rays, the darker the bottle becomes the greater the amount of UV rays present.”

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SUMMER BEAUT Y EQUATIONS Our mathematical approach to beauty: Add treatment + skincare product + makeup = gorgeous summer skin

If You Want an Insanely Glowy Complexion: Laser Genesis + Goop by Juice Beauty Enriching Face Oil + Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer with SPF and

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UV-free blue LED light to

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works by stimulating new skin cell growth and collagen production which smooths fine lines, shrinks pore size and fades scarring. After my skin looked so fresh and glowy! I highly recommend it to anyone who wants a fresh, healthy glow,” says

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If You Want Clear, AcneFree Skin: Blue Light + Clear Me Pads + Charlotte Tilbury Magic Foundation Blue light therapy uses

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If You Want Juicy Summer Lips: Lip injections + Lucas Paw Paw Ointment + NYX Megashine Lip Gloss in Natural

Beauty

is made with a cocktail of glow-inducing

If You Want Youthful Wide Eyes: Botox + Onomie A.C.E. Illuminating Eye Treatment+ Revitalash Volumizing Eyelash Primer

organic oils that leave skin uber-hydrated and luminous. Mix it with Jergens Natural

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Glow Daily Moisturizer for an extra-dewy

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If You Want Perfect Pigment: Vi Peel + Skinceuticals Phloretin CF + It Cosmetics CC Cream Illumination SPF 50+

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awake even if you’re beyond

exhausted! With daily use of the creamy highlighting anti-aging eye product from Onomie that has a rich mousse-like texture and a coat of the eye

brightening eyelash primer from Revitalash, your eyes will look years younger.

The amazing in-office Vi Peel can literally erase sun damage and red spots in a matter of days. This peel is the only one

of its kind that works for all skin tones and does not irritate the skin. “This Skinceuticals product contains L-ascorbic acid

which help brighten skin and even out skin tone. It’s super light and goes on weightless, which is perfect for summertime,” says Dr. Rachel Nazarian. It Cosmetics CC Cream truly creates a perfect complexion.

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SUMMER PRODUCT

ROUND UP WHAT’S YOUR SECRET TO GORGEOUS SUMMER SKIN? Our providers give us the skinny on their warm weather skincare must-haves JESSICA K AYLOR, PA-C “Coolsculpting is a great way to “cut corners” when you want to look your best for those beach weekends this summer. Patients typically see results in 2-8 weeks and finally get a break from the battle of the bulge with little to no healing downtime from the gym. For those with a steady diet and lifestyle who work out, eat reasonably, and don’t plan to go to extremes to target those little stubborn trouble areas, this permanent non-invasive fat reduction procedure is a real hit.”

LOTIK A SINGH, MD “For acne prone patients, I often recommend adding in a salicylic acid or glycolic acid product, such as Clear Me pads by Schweiger Dermatology, in the summer months. It helps remove excess sebum and oils, which tend to build up as people are outdoors more and also more active during this time. It’s vital to wear sunscreen when outdoors

ANDRIANA GL AVAN, PA-C “My go to summer make-up product is the Urban Decay Naked Skin One & Done Hybrid Complexion Perfector.

It’s a lightweight tinted moisturizer that covers any imperfection without the heaviness of a foundation. It’s oil-free, which helps combat the sweaty summer months, and contains SPF 25, providing additional protection from the harsh summer sun. It is a great product that should supplement your everyday moisturizer containing sun protection such as, Neocutis Journee SPF 30 or Cetaphil Dermacontrol Moisturizer with SPF 30.” while using this product.”

MONIQUE OLIVARES, PA-C “The summer sun can dry skin and cause loss of nutrients that keep skin looking healthy and dewy.

Using a good moisturizer and sunscreen is essential to prevent moisture and nutrient loss. For longer sun exposure, consider applying a water-based, nutrient

TRACY GERSON, PA-C “My favorite summer go to product is the Revision Intellishade Original. The product gives you a natural summer glow and has the added protection of SPF. It contains three peptides and provides both UVA and UVB protection.

The tint blends perfectly with all skin shades and types; keeping you moisturized and glowing all summer long.”

filled spray like La Roche Posay Thermal Spring Water. It will cool the skin and keep it supple and healthy.”

CRISTINA MONACO, PA-C “My go to product this summer is Revision Vitamin C lotion. Not only does it make your skin feel soft, but it helps brighten dull skin after those harsh winter months. Also, be sure to apply a facial SPF—my favorite is Elta MD UV Clear—daily to avoid those sun spots!”

Spotlight on Mattituck Karyn Pagano, PA-C from Schweiger Dermatology Group’s North Fork, Long Island office, gives the skinny on why she loves this laid back hamlet—especially during the summertime MATTITUCK ON THE EAST END OF LONG ISLAND IS KNOWN AS “THE HEART OF THE NORTH FORK.” It has a mix of rural charm and is home to both amazing wineries and laid-back beach towns. With over 30 vineyards, quaint bed and breakfasts, art and beaches, the North Fork has it all! The days here are all about laid back living, great food, shopping, and farm stand hopping. During the fleeting summer months in New York, a drive out to the peaceful beaches of the North Fork with stops for fresh produce at the farm stands is a must. Take the kids to Harbes Family Farm, a fun family farm, where kids can explore, play with the animals and

engage in hours of fun. Some of our favorite spots to eat and shop are located on Love Lane, right in the center of Mattituck Village, just around the corner from our office. Grab a bite to eat at the popular Love Lane Kitchen, browse Mint boutique with unique finds, and stop into the Village Cheese Shop, which is stocked with assorted unique cheeses and snacks. Take a walk across the street from our office for a bite to eat when you want fresh and tasty Italian cuisine with a cozy atmosphere at Amano Restaurant. There’s no shortage of amazing places to go in Mattituck!

Love Lane Kitchen 240 Love Lane Mattituck, NY 11952

Mano Restaurant 13550 Main Road Mattituck, NY 11952

Upscale comfort food right in the heart of Mattituck.

Loyal customers know it as the go-to spot for fresh local ingredients with a comfortable atmosphere.

You can get it all, from breakfast food, sandwiches, soups and salads! It is also beloved for their original house-roasted coffee.

Monday nights are burgers and beer night.

If you love Italian food, this is the place to enjoy a rich cuisine right in the middle of Mattituck. They have Italian inspired appetizers and entrees along with fine wine grown right on the North Fork. There is a great choice of specialty cocktails and wines. You can enjoy grilled octopus to pizza to tortellini and finish off with one of kind desserts!

Mint Clothing Boutique 260 Love Lane Mattituck, NY 11952 A really cute, trendy boutique with pretty dresses, one-of-akind jewelry, and accessories. If you are tired of dressing like everyone else, stop in for a unique shopping experience. It’s hard to walk out without buying something!

Village Cheese Shop 105 Love Lane Mattituck, NY 11952

Schweiger Dermatology Group in Mattituck 13405 Main Road Mattituck, New York 11952 Phone: 631-320-5909 On any given day during the summer, you’ll find cosmetic patients from all over eastern Long Island in our Mattituck office. Women from the South Fork (aka The Hamptons) frequent SDG’s North Fork office for Botox, fillers and other cosmetic rejuvenations to discreetly “freshen up.”

Karyn Pagano, PA-C sees patients in Schweiger Dermatology Group’s Mattituck office.

With over 14 years of experience, this shop offers a variety of cut to order cheeses, platters and fondues. You are likely to find cheeses you can’t find anywhere else on Long Island. Stop by and buy cheese, order some fondue and have a glass of wine.

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Summer Beauty Hot List THE CHICEST WAYS TO KEEP YOUR SKIN GLOWING AND PROTECTED THIS SUMMER

SUNTEGRIT Y LIP C.P.R. SPF 30

DRUNK ELEPHANT VITAMIN C SERUM

SOMBRILL A TENT BY HOLLIE AND HARRIET

SOLEIL TOUJOURS MINERAL SUNSCREEN

Not your average lip color.

This pout powerhouse is infused with Lip Repair Lipids and Konjac Root Wrinkle-Filling spheres to visibly reduce the look of fine lines. The zinc oxide provides broad spectrum SPF 30 protection without chemicals. It nourishes lips in rich, creamy color with a sun-kissed shimmering finish. Made with 100% pure pigment, never dye, for color that won’t bleed or feather into fine lines. Also in the mix are organic jojoba oil, shea butter and cocoa butter to smooth, hydrate and moisturize for a lush velvety feel and a hint of stevia for a touch of sweetness. (suntegrityskincare.com)

Think of antioxidants as insurance for your sunscreen. We love this super clean vitamin C serum from cult favorite skincare brand Drunk Elephant. The key ingredient in this serum is L-ascorbic, which is the form of vitamin C that won’t irritate the skin. Vitamin C helps kill free radicals and protects skin against harmful environmental aggressors that want to destroy your collagen and elastin. Also good to note that vitamin C remains on the skin for up to 72 hours after application. (drunkelephant.com)

While dermatologists strongly advise to avoid the mid-day sun, sometimes that’s just not a reality. The best alternative to staying inside is to B.Y.O.S. (bring your own shade). The new Sombrilla sun shades by Hollie and Harriet were created by two Australian moms who wanted to relax outside with their kids without having to worry about sun damage. Now you can spend a day at the beach or park safely under a canopy of chicness. The portable canopies come in a bright range of cool patterns and their own carrying case. Lucky readers of The SkinNY get 20% off through September with code SPRING at hollieandharrie.com.

Developed by a mom who loves to spend time in the sun with her kids, this new line of sunscreens are loaded with amazing ingredients.

The 100% Mineral Daily Moisturizer SPF 20 was created for those who don’t want to waste time applying a million products in the morning.

The cocktail of advanced anti-aging and antioxidant actives, including green tea leaf extract, vitamin C, peptides, apple stem cells and resveratrol plus the added protection of titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, this amazing superpowered product in a chic black bottle deserves prime real estate on your vanity.

And if you have kids, invest in the 100% Mineral Mist for Children Broad Spectrum SPF 45. (soleiltoujours.com)

MOT T 50 UPF CLOTHING

BUFF UV HEADBANDS AND HEADWEAR

ELTA MD UV SPRAY BROAD-SPECTRUM 46

While UPF clothing is a smart choice for the summer months, many of the options out there leave the styleconscious population a little less than excited. But thanks to Mott 50, you don’t have to forsake fashion for protection. We love the Brooke jacket with a chic asymmetrical zipper and ribbed cuffs made with a blend of bamboo and spandex that has a UPF 50 protection. Also on our wish list are the Reese swim leggings with a pretty butterfly pattern. They’re perfect for paddle boarding, beachside yoga, jet skiing or just lounging by the pool. (store.mott50.com)

Protecting your head is one of the smartest things you can do during the summer.

Our scalps can suffer from sun damage if they’re not properly covered and it’s a tough place to detect potential skin cancer growths. The UV headbands and headwear from Buff make it easy and stylish to block the sun, especially during outdoor sports and exercise when wearing a hat is not going to cut it. Buff headwear can be styled in 12 different ways—from a headband to a cap to a scarf.

And the styles are endless. (buffusa.com)

The providers at Schweiger Dermatology Group are in agreement that Elta MD sunscreens are top-notch.

This trigger spray bottle is great for getting those hardto-reach spots. It contains transparent zinc oxide, which sprays on white so you can see the areas of coverage, but it rubs in clear so as not to leave any telltale signs. Free of fragrance, parabens and oils, Elta MD is a smart choice for sunscreen purists. (sold at select Schweiger Dermatology Group locations).

UMA ULTIMATE BRIGHTENING FACE OIL This exquisitely crafted new line of face oils is made with handcrafted 100% organic botanical elixirs derived from ancient Ayurvedic rituals.

The Ultimate Brightening Face Oil uses a combination of rose, sandalwood, orange, geranium, ylang ylang, and pomegranate to brighten, hydrate the skin while adding a luminous glow and protecting from free radicals. Plus the gorgeous bottle is a vanity must-have. (umaoils.com)

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The 10 Things You Can Get Done Only at a Dermatology Office to Dramatically Improve Your Appearance THE SHEER AMOUNT OF NON-INVASIVE TREATMENTS OFFERED AT A DERMATOLOGIST’S OFFICE CAN BE DOWNRIGHT DIZZYING. FROM LASERS AND LIGHTS TO INJECTABLES AND OTHER SEEMINGLY SPACE AGE TECHNOLOGICAL DEVICES, YOUR DERMATOLOGY PROVIDER HAS AN ARRAY OF CUTTING EDGE TECHNIQUES AT THEIR DISPOSAL TO MAKE YOU LOOK REFRESHED, RELAXED, TIGHTEN, TONED AND YEARS YOUNGER THAN THE DATE ON YOUR DRIVER’S LICENSE. HERE, A LOOK AT SOME OF THE AMAZING THINGS YOU CAN DO—SOME OF THEM IN A MATTER OF MINUTES—TO GET ON TOP YOUR BEAUTY GAME. 1. GET RID OF BRA BULGE AND

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MUFFIN TOP WITH NO KNIFE If you can squeeze it, your dermatologist can freeze it with CoolSculpting, a treatment that literally freezes your fat cells to death. CoolSculpting by Zeltiq uses a non-invasive handpiece to suction the area of the body being treated.

During this time, the temperature of the treated area is reduced to a level at which fat cells begin to break down; this process is referred to as cryolipolysis. As fat cells are broken

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down, the body’s own immune system flushes them away from the site. The result is a significant decrease in the fat cells in areas that no matter how much exercise you do, don’t seem to disappear (knee fat, anyone?).

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PLUMP

LIPS

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THEN

LIKE) Duckbill lips are so ‘90s. Thanks to the natural-looking results of dermal fillers containing hyaluronic acid, which is naturally found in our bodies, your lips can get a subtle dose of plumpness that doesn’t scream fake.

Luscious looking lips will never go out of style, but if you decide you’re not a fan of your new pout, there’s a way to kiss it good-bye. Your provider will inject hyaluronidase, which will degrade the hyaluronic acid and take your lips back to their natural state in minutes.

3. GIVE A KNIFE-FREE EYE LIFT Tired looking and droopy eye lids are one of the first signs of aging.

But undergoing a full-on eyelid lift

is not in the plan for many people.

If you’re not so fond of your eyelids anymore, but don’t want surgery, you can get a combo treatment of Thermage and Botox. Thermage uses radio frequency to deeply heat the collagen and tighten and lift skin, while Botox injected strategically around the brows can lift and lighten the entire eye area. “Botox keeps your eyes open and awake even if you’re tired, while Thermage irons out the fine lines and wrinkles,” says Laura Palmisano, PA-C. “Using Thermage in conjunction with Botox is an entire rejuvenation process and gives a more overall youthful eye.”

4. GIVE YOU A NON-SURGICAL NOSE JOB Think you can only fix that bump on your nose with a traditional rhinoplasty? Think again. A syringe of filler can help improve the look of your nose and even make it appear smaller. “Filler on the nose helps to even out small nasal bridge bumps and gives a straight profile, which will give the impression of a smaller nose,” says Julie Zuckerman, PA-C.

“If you’re not so fond of your eyelids anymore, but don’t want surgery, you can get a combo treatment of Thermage and Botox. Thermage uses radio frequency to deeply heat the collagen and tighten and lift skin, while Botox injected strategically around the brows can lift and lighten the entire eye area.”

5. STIMULATE HAIR REGROWTH While balding is typically seen as a man’s issue, thinning hair is becoming more of an issue for women, too. Daily stress, which New Yorkers are all too familiar with, can contribute to hair loss.

There’s a new way to treat hair loss in the dermatologist’s office that doesn’t rely on time-consuming or painful methods. In Platelet-Rich Therapy (PRP), growth factors and other beneficial cells found in the patient’s own blood are reintroduced back into the scalp via injection to promote hair regrowth where hair has been lost or is thinning. PRP is an autologous treatment, meaning that the blood cells used to stimulate hair regrowth are the patients’ own and are not taken from a foreign substance. The preparation of the platelets is performed using a special centrifuge system that collects the growth factors and active proteins. You may recognize this treatment under a different name, the “vampire facial,” which became famous thanks to Kim Kardashian.

6. REMOVE YOUR DOUBLE CHIN A saggy chin and neck area is probably one of the most loathed trouble spots.

This area (medically referred to as submental fat) has been impossible to treat without surgery until now. Enter Kybella, the first non-surgical treatment that can treat your turkey neck. Kybella uses a nonanimal/non-human substance called deoxycholic acid, which is naturally found in our bodies. When injected into the subcutaneous fat under our chins, deoxycholic acid destroys the fat cells…for good. In other words, once your double chin has disappeared after Kybella injections, it won’t return. Genius.

7. GET RID OF SPIDER VEINS Not so into your spider veins anymore?

There’s a treatment for that. Sclerotherapy is an effective method of removing those spider veins. During Sclerotherapy, a tiny needle is used to inject the vein with a chemical agent. The vein collapses, the body absorbs the now nonfunctioning vessel and it simply disappears.

The typical treatment will have several tiny injections that last about 15 minutes.

8. TREAT A GUMMY SMILE Smiling should be an expression of happiness, but for those with too much gum showing, it’s often an act full of self-consciousness —especially in this time of all selfies, all the time. Botox injections can decrease the amount of gums showing when you mug for the camera. Botox works in this instance by paralyzing the hyperactive muscles in the upper lip, reducing its elevation and ultimately reducing your gummy smile in a matter of minutes.

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YOUR COMPLEXION BRIGHTER IN ONE SHOT Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) improves the cosmetic appearance of sun damaged on the skin, while also killing any pre-cancerous cells. A light sensitizing medication is applied to the face and then blue light is shined onto the skin. “This allows any sun damaged skin and pre-cancerous cells to ‘suck up’ the medicine, while the normal

cells do not,” explains Dr. Scott Dunbar.

“Then we shine LED lights at the face which activates the medicine, killing the damaged cells that absorbed the photosensitizer medication. This helps seek out not only visibly damaged cells, but also microscopically small precancers that haven’t even shown up on the skin yet.”

10. GET RID OF AN UNWANTED TATTOO Laser tattoo removal has evolved over the years. The new PicoSure laser from Cynosure is the most advanced and effective laser for tattoo removal yet. The PicoSure laser delivers amazing results in record time to tattoo removal patients.

This breakthrough advancement in laser technology erases tattoos with fewer treatments and better results than ever before. It works by using ultrashort pulses of laser energy to safely destroy the ink particles and turn them into tiny, dust-like particles all without damaging the surrounding tissue. With the picosecond technology, these tiny particles are more readily absorbed and eliminated by the body. And what about the ouch factor? “There should be no pain! I always numb the patient first with injectable numbing,” says Marianne Pistilli, PA-C.

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Nips & Tucks Schweiger Dermatology Group now has a plastic surgeon on staff! Renown New York cosmetic surgeon Dr. Joshua Zuckerman is now treating patients at SDG. Here, he talks about what’s hot in aesthetics and how social media is shaping the surgical landscape.

WHAT ARE THE MOST REQUESTED TRE ATMENT S YOU’RE RECEIVING RIGHT NOW? JZ: Aesthetic body procedures, especially Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), are very popular.

Cosmetic plastic surgery to the body can include anything from contouring liposuction to the abdomen, flanks, or back, to abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), circumferential body lift, and buttock augmentation.

Brazilian Butt Lift has gained tremendously in popularity over the past 2-3 years, and offers a reliable method to augment and sculpt the buttocks using the patient’s own fat. Using liposuction, fat is selectively removed from the waistline, lower back, abdomen, and thighs, and is then grafted to the buttocks to give a beautiful contour.

WHAT’S FAT GRAF TING? WHY IS IT SO HOT RIGHT NOW? JZ: Fat grafting involves removing fat from one area of the body via liposuction, then selectively injecting it into other areas where enhanced tissue volume is desired.

Fat can be grafted to the face to provide lift and youthful fullness to the cheeks, smoothness to the contour of the lower eyelids, and can be used as a “permanent filler” to the nasolabial folds, temples, lips,

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and area around the mouth. It can also be used in larger volume to enhance the buttocks or breasts, or to improve shape and contour after breast reconstruction.

Fat grafting offers the advantage, over any synthetic injectable or implant, that it is the patient’s own living tissue. It is natural, long-lasting, and safe. Fat is harvested by removing it from areas where excess fat is already present, such as the abdomen, hips, and thighs. It is a minimally invasive procedure, with only very small incisions for both fat harvest and grafting. Fat grafting can be performed on its own, or in conjunction with another procedure such as a facelift, to provide a natural restoration of youthful attractiveness.

WHAT’S A MOMMY MAKEOVER? A mommy makeover is the simultaneous performance of both breast and abdominal cosmetic surgery. This usually involves a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) with a breast augmentation and/or lift (mastopexy).

Contouring liposuction to the waistline is often performed as well. With a single trip to the operating room, the “pre-baby” body is restored.

AT WHAT POINT AF TER HAVING KIDS WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THIS

PROCEDURE? JZ: I recommend waiting six months after having kids, and three months after stopping breastfeeding for breast procedures. This allows the body to “stabilize” in terms of the loss of weight and the return of baseline elasticity of the tissues, greatly enhancing the quality and predictability of the final result.

WHAT ARE A S ON THE BODY WORK FOR PL A STIC SURGERY ?

JZ: Plastic surgery offers a wide and powerful set of tools to improve the appearance of nearly any area of the body or face. Especially dramatic improvements can be seen in the eyelids, nose, neck and jowls, breasts, tummy, thighs, waistline, and buttocks. A well-done facelift can take 10-15 years off the appearance of the face. A breast lift or tummy tuck can return beautiful, youthful contour to these areas following childbirth. Upper eyelid surgery, which can be performed in the office under local anesthesia, rapidly and dramatically improves the appearance of tired-looking eyes, with essentially no down-time. And liposuction can be used to safely and predictably sculpt the tummy, sides, legs and arms.

HOW HA S PL A STIC SURGERY CHANGED OVER THE YE ARS? JZ: In a broad sense, plastic surgery has become safer, more predictable, and more socially acceptable. Pain control has become optimal, recovery times shorter, and the standard of excellence in quality of results elevated. Implants have evolved to an extraordinarily high level of safety, reliability, and longevity. Techniques have refined to produce a naturally beautiful surgical outcome, without the appearance of ever having been “operated on.”

a small degree of improvement is sought.

Surgery is often used in conjunction with non-invasive measures to optimize and maintain aesthetic improvement. For example, a face or neck lift in conjunction with a resurfacing peel or laser; eyelid surgery with filler to the cheeks and Botox to the forehead and brows; tummy tuck with Fraxel to any residual stretch marks.

The synergies are truly limitless.

Eyelid surgery can make a huge difference in “waking up” a tired-appearing face.

Upper eyelids can be lifted with a 45-minute office procedure under local anesthetic and produce a dramatic improvement, with minimal downtime and no visible scar. Lower lids, while requiring a short trip to the OR, can further augment this aesthetic enhancement. Fat grafting can be used to lift cheeks, permanently fill frown lines, smooth lower eyelids and tear TELL US ABOUT YOUR OUTLOOK ON troughs, and plump the lips. Liposuction AESTHE TICS can be performed under the chin, also with minimal recovery time. A shortHOW HA S SOCIAL MEDIA scar, “mini” face or neck lift can CHANGED THE DEMAND/ go a long way in rejuvenating the “I FIRMLY BELIEVE THAT THE HALLMARK OF EXCELLENT OUTLOOK ON PL A STIC lower face without committing COSME TIC PL A STIC SURGERY IS THE INABILIT Y OF OTHERS SURGERY ? to a full facelift. And of course, TO TELL THAT THE PATIENT HAD SURGERY. I ACHIEVE JZ: Social media has done a protection from the sun and THIS WITH A FIRM UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT MAKES THE tremendous amount to highlight high-quality dermatologic care, FACE OR THE BODY BE AUTIFUL, WITH A DELIC ATE HAND the availability, quality, and along with maintenance with UTILIZING RE JUVENATIVE TECHNIQUES, AND WITH DEF T variety of plastic surgical Botox and fillers, go a long way MINIMIZ ATION AND CONCE ALMENT OF SURGIC AL SC ARS.” procedures being performed. in postponing the need for some DR. JOSHUA ZUCKERMAN We, as surgeons, are now able to of the surgical measures. When share our results and techniques the time comes for the powerful with a huge and receptive and long-lasting improvements audience with just a few clicks. Patients, JZ: With all my aesthetic surgical patients that only surgery can provide, however, and prospective patients, are enabled to and procedures I seek a natural, nonthe need for seeking out an experienced, discuss experiences and expectations ”operated” look for the final result. After board-certified plastic surgeon cannot be with one another and with potential cosmetic surgery, or non-invasives, one overstated. surgeons. While the importance of inshould simply look refreshed, rejuvenated, person consultation with a surgeon cannot never “done”.

ANY NEW PROCEDURES YOU’RE MOST be overstated, education and awareness EXCITED ABOUT ? of the public regarding plastic surgery has HOW ARE YOU ABLE TO MAINTAIN A MORE Like many others in the plastic surgical increased manifold as a result of social NATURAL LOOK WITH PL A STIC SURGERY ? community, I am inspired by the beautiful media.

I firmly believe that the hallmark of excellent results seen with fat grafting, and with cosmetic plastic surgery is the inability of some of its developing applications. Once WITH SO MANY NON-INVA SIVE OR others to tell that the patient had surgery. only used in small volumes in the face, MINIMALLY-INVA SIVE COSME TIC I achieve this with a firm understanding of we’re now using it with great effectiveness PROCEDURES NOW AVAIL ABLE, HOW what makes the face or the body beautiful, in large volumes in the buttocks and breast.

DO YOU DECIDE WHEN/IF SURGERY IS with a delicate hand utilizing rejuvenative I’m also really excited to be working with NEEDED TO ACQUIRE THE LOOK YOU techniques, and with deft minimization such a qualified group of dermatologic WANT ? and concealment of surgical scars. practitioners, and to be part of a real JZ: I am a huge proponent of minimallyRestoring appropriate youthful volume to growth movement in this practice. The and non-invasive aesthetic procedures, the face, never over-tightening; shaping a synergy between our practices allows when they are indicated. Beautiful facial nose and chin to aesthetically fit with one’s Schweiger Dermatology Group to offer a rejuvenation can be achieved with Botox face as a whole; sculpting a beautiful bellytruly comprehensive level of cosmetic and fillers, and many of the lasers, peels, button and placing a tummy tuck scar so services, from all forms of non-invasive and and other non-invasives produce excellent that it is concealed below underwear or minimally invasive treatments to the full results. The surgical option extends and bathing suit bottom; using restraint and range of aesthetic surgery and everything expands on the power to rejuvenate and a discerning eye in liposculpture and fat in between. the longevity of the result. Any area in which grafting, so as to achieve a natural, smooth Board-certified plastic surgeon, Joshua there is true skin excess - eyelids, neck, contour; sculpting breasts to be youthful Zuckerman, M.D. is now seeing patients abdomen, thighs, arms - will require surgery in shape and position, and of appropriate at Schweiger Dermatology Group’s offices for dramatic improvement. Any but the most proportion to one’s body. in Midtown Manhattan, Suffern and New subtle improvements in the appearance of Rochelle. the nose; any enhancement of the breast WHAT ARE SOME LIT TLE NIPS AND TUCK S (augmentation, lift, reduction); restoration YOU C AN DO ALONG THE WAY BEFORE of an “hourglass” waistline; contouring of NEEDING TO UNDERGO A FULL ON any area with liposuction, where more than FACELIF T ?

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Your hands and fingernails take center stage in the summer. From healthy nail care to hand rejuvenation, Anita Fox PA-C explains how best to care for your digits.

What do healthy nails look like?

Fingernails are composed of laminated layers of a protein called keratin and grow from the area at the base of the nail under your cuticle. Healthy fingernails are considered to be smooth, without pits or grooves. They’re uniform in color and consistency and free of spots or discoloration. Sometimes fingernails develop harmless vertical ridges that run from the cuticle to the tip of the nail. Vertical ridges tend to become more prominent with age. Fingernails can also develop white lines or spots due to injury, but these eventually grow out with the nail.

What is not normal on a nail?

What are your tips on keeping fingernails looking their best?

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Changes in nail color, such as discoloration of the entire nail or a dark streak under the nail

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Changes in nail shape, such as curled nails

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Thinning or thickening of the nails

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Separation of the nail from the surrounding skin

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Bleeding around the nails

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Swelling or pain around the nails

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Keep fingernails dry and clean. This prevents bacteria from growing under your fingernails. Repeated or prolonged contact with water can contribute to split fingernails.

Wear cotton-lined rubber gloves when washing dishes, cleaning or using harsh chemicals.

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Practice good nail sharp manicure clippers. Trim your across, then round gentle curve.

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Use moisturizer. When you use hand lotion, rub the lotion into your fingernails and cuticles, too.

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Ask your doctor about biotin.

Some research suggests that the nutritional supplement biotin might help strengthen weak or brittle fingernails

Not all nail conditions are normal, however. Consult your dermatologist if you notice: •

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hygiene. Use scissors or nails straight the tips in a

What are the best ways to prevent nail damage?

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Don’t bite your fingernails or pick at your cuticles. These habits can damage the nail bed. Even a minor cut alongside your fingernail can allow bacteria or fungi to enter and cause an infection.

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Don’t pull off hangnails. You might rip live tissue along with the hangnail. Instead, carefully clip off hangnails.

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Don’t ignore problems. If you have a nail problem that doesn’t seem to go away on its own or is associated with other signs and symptoms, consult your dermatologist for an evaluation.

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Don’t use harsh nail care products.

Limit your use of nail polish remover. When using nail polish remover, opt for an acetone-free formula.

What products do you recommend to keep nails their healthiest?

There are tons of over the counter nail products out there but I like Just Natural skin care’s cuticle and nail serum.

This formula is specially formulated to nourish, protect, and strengthen nails and cuticles with a special blend of antioxidant and antibacterial all nutritive ingredients: Super plant oil sea buckthorn and kukui nut and more are loaded with vitamins and nutrients that help refresh and restore your cuticles. Jojoba, castor and Manuka oils help to soften, soothe and protect as this formula absorbs quickly. Pure Vitamin E moisturizes and replenishes for healthy nails and cuticles.

Another OTC product I like is Barielle’s intensive nail renewal oil. It contains sesame, safflower, sunflower and coconut oil, keratin, vitamin E and calcium. It replicates the body’s natural oils and lipids to restore cuticles and reduce further nail breakage and it contains no formaldehyde or dibutyl phthalate, ingredients which can be drying and damaging to nails.

find out if the salon uses a UVB device to harden the gel or if they use a LCD powered device.

If it’s UVB, you should make sure to apply at least a 30 SPF to your hands prior to your appointment to prevent potential sun damage.

(Don’t forget, UV radiation is considered the main cause of non-melanoma skin cancers, including basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma.

As for prescribed treatments for the nails, I recommend Genadur by Medimetriks Pharmaceuticles. It’s a hydrosoluble nail lacquer that can be used under nail polish to help dry, brittle, splitting nails. It also comes in a kit that contains a 90 day supply of Biotin, a dietary supplement that promotes healthy skin, hair and nails.

What are your thoughts about getting manis/pedis at a salon?

Is it risky?

It seems like everyone gets their nails professionally done these days and I think it fine as long as you take a few precautions beforehand: •

Stick to salons that display a current state license, and work only with technicians also licensed by the state board.

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Don’t have your cuticles removed — it can lead to nail infection.

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Make sure your nail technician properly sterilizes all tools used during your procedure to prevent the spread of infection.

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Ask how the foot baths are cleaned.

Ideally, a bleach solution is used between clients and the filters are cleaned regularly.

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Don’t be afraid to ask, “Can you show me how you disinfect your pedicure chairs? Can you show me your cleaning log? Are you using single-use files on me?”

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A good technician always wears gloves which can help reduce the transfer of bacteria to a client.

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Also, never shave your legs before having a pedicure as it creates a portal of entry for bacteria to get into the skin.

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Find out if they use a new pumice for each pedicure and new nail files for each new client. Alternatively, you could bring your own files and tools for them to use on you during your appointment.

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If you’re getting a gel manicure,

also have common warts, while the bottoms can have plantar warts, which grow inward due to constant pressure between the foot and the ground. All of these are contagious. Warts can be spread if a salon worker uses the same pumice stone or nail file for multiple clients.

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Fungus: Tinea pedis (fungus of the skin on the feet) and tinea unguium (fungus of the nails) are fungal infections that require a moist, confined environment to take root and spread. Unfortunately, the pedicure baths of a salon provide a breeding ground. If a spa doesn’t regularly clean its foot tubs between each client, the odds of leaving the spa with a fungal infection you didn’t walk in with increase. Also, fungus isn’t so easily removed from the surfaces it grows on, so a light cleaning may not rid a tub of its presence. Frequent use of an anti-fungal cleaning agent is the best way to prevent spa clients from getting athlete’s foot from a foot tub.

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MRSA: Though not common, MRSA is known to spread at nail salons, leading to infections on hands and beneath fingernails. Symptoms usually appear within 24 hours -- you’ll likely experience pain in your hands and be unable to bend or use your fingers with any degree of comfort. The swollen, red skin around the infected area will crack open and ooze pus. It’s hard to miss. MRSA can be spread through the sharing of unsanitized nail files or other nail implements.

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Mycobacterium fortuitum: You can get Mycobacterium fortuitum from foot baths and the risk is greatly increased when a soak is preceded by leg shaving. The bacteria causes large boils on the toe, foot or leg. These boils may be surrounded by smaller bumps.

Sometimes they heal on their own, but they can linger and even turn into open sores. M. fortuitum boils

“Trimming or cutting cuticles during a manicure is purely cosmetic and doesn’t benefit the nail in any way. In fact, it’s actually harmful to your nails.”

It’s easy to overlook these precautions, but taking some basic steps can keep your skin and nails healthy and strong.

What infections have you seen people contract from nail salons?

One thing available at nail salons that’s not posted on any service menu is a contagious skin disease. With all the hands and feet passing through a salon each day, the odds are solid that some of those diseases could be passed on to you. Here are a few of them: 1.

Warts: Warts are caused by a contagious virus called human papillomavirus (HPV). There are many different strains of the virus (such as the type that can cause cervical cancer), but only a few different kinds spur the overproduction of skin cells that results in warts. Warts spread through person-to-person contact when HPV makes contact with a break in the skin. Hands play host to both common warts and palmer warts. The tops of feet may

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can be lanced by a medical professional and treated with extremely potent antibiotics, but unfortunately, these boils and sores can cause heavy scarring.

Remember that if a salon is properly cleaning and sanitizing their equipment and if you follow the precautions above, you should be fine.

Is it safe to have your cuticles cut?

Trimming or cutting cuticles during a manicure is purely cosmetic and doesn’t benefit the nail in any way. In fact, it’s actually harmful to your nails. The small area of skin is there to protect your nails from infection. When this skin is removed, your nail is left unprotected from bacteria and fungus

Hot Summer Shades Time to put away the beige and buff. The season’s coolest nail colors are bright, bold and anything but neutral.

Fauntleroy (opaque muted lavender) from Smith & Cult (smithandcult. com)

What treatments do you love for hand rejuvenation?

There are several techniques available for hand rejuvenation, some are more invasive than others. These can be used alone or in combination to enhance the overall results. After having a consultation, you will be recommended an approach based upon your treatment needs and aesthetic goals: 1.

Fillers: Dermal fillers, such as polylactic acid, calcium hydroxylapatite or hyaluronic acid, can be used to add volume to your hands and fill in around protruding bones and veins.

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Resurfacing: Chemical peels, intense pulsed light (IPL), or laser skin resurfacing may be used to treat fine wrinkles, skin discoloration, sun damage or age spots.

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PDT: Photodynamic therapy (PDT) uses a solution with IPL or blue light for aggressive treatment of irregular pigmentation or brown spots.

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Vein Removal: Sclerotherapy or laser vein treatments can treat noticeable or protruding veins.

Aero (fresh, bright baby blue, that looks like the Mayan sky) by Jin Soon (jinsoon. com)

How does having healthy hands contribute to your overall look of agelessness?

Besides the face, the hands are one of the first places where the telltale signs of aging become apparent. Even if you have taken steps to keep your face and neck looking youthful, sundamaged, veiny, wrinkled hands can make you look older than you are. Maintaining healthy nails and improving the quality and texture of the skin on your hands, while decreasing the pigmentation, wrinkling, volume loss and prominent veins can effectively take years off your age and give you an overall more youthful and healthy appearance.

Anita Fox, PA-C sees patients at Schweiger Dermatology Group’s West Orange office in New Jersey.

Mott (bright pink) from Ten Over Ten (tenoverten.com)

Me Explosive (neon coral) from DerMElects (dermelect. com)

Pregnancy is a very exciting and anxietyprovoking time in any woman’s life. When you are pregnant, or even trying to get pregnant, there are many changes that take place, especially with your skin care.

While there are guidelines from the FDA regarding pregnancy safety categories for ingredients, there are still very few studies evaluating the safety of many skin care products and procedures.

For this reason advice may vary from one physician to the next.

Most providers believe in a conservative approach to avoid any unnecessary products and procedures during pregnancy as to avoid any complications or feelings of guilt if there are unforeseen issues later in pregnancy. However, in certain situations such as threatening maternal health conditions, the benefits may outweigh the risk and it is best to discuss your options with your physician.

WHAT PRODUCTS ARE SAFE IN PREGNANCY?

Pregnancy Friendly Skin Care

Generally speaking, FDA category A and B ingredients are considered safe in pregnancy. Over the counter products and “organic” products should not be assumed safe just because they do not require a prescription.

Herbs and supplements are not regulated by the FDA and should be avoided unless approved by your doctor.

by Sandra Kopp, M.D.

Acne is a very common complaint in pregnant women, and unfortunately many of the effective treatments commonly used are prohibited in pregnancy.

Low strength glycolic acid and alpha hydroxy acids are considered safe in pregnancy, however salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide, which are the most commonly used over-the-counter ingredients are class C, which generally should be avoided.

Clindamycin, metronidazole, erythromycin , and azelaic acid are topical prescription medications which are FDA class B and largely considered safe.

Blue and Red light therapy is a popular treatment for pregnant woman due to its efficacy, safety, and tolerability.

Unfortunately, photodynamic therapy is not advised during pregnancy.

ANTI-AGING RECOMMENDATIONS DURING PREGNANCY Sun protection remains the most important part of any woman’s regimen, pregnant or not. During pregnancy physical blockers such

as zinc and titanium sunscreens are recommended. Neurotoxins, fillers, and laser procedures have not been studied in pregnancy and are best to be avoided. Vitamin C serums, low dose glycolic and alpha hydroxyl acids and microdermabrasion can be continued during pregnancy.

MEL ASMA IN PREGNANCY Pigmentation is a common complaint during pregnancy, especially in the summer. Sunscreens become even more imperative, but hormones themselves are usually the cause and the pigmentation usually lightens on its own after delivery. Glycolic acid topicals can help but it is best to treat the pigment after pregnancy since it may resolve and there are more effective ways to lighten postpartum.

GROWTHS There may be an increased number of benign growths or changes in moles during pregnancy so it is best to get new spots evaluated by a dermatologist. Skin tags, blood vessel growths, and moles can become more numerous or enlarge.

Warts are also more common since pregnancy slightly lowers the immune system. If any moles are

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significantly darker or abnormal they will be biopsied just as they would be in a non-pregnant woman. Stretch marks are also unfortunately common from the stretching of the skin and are usually more common in women who are genetically prone to them.

There are many creams promising to prevent or reduce them, however the jury is still out as to if they actually work.

Most dermatologists will advocate moisturizing and massage twice daily, even if only to prevent dry skin that commonly occurs and can lead to itching.

RASHES Aside from the same ailments that plague the general population, there are some rashes that are specific to pregnancy, but also some common rashes that may be harmful in pregnancy when they would otherwise would be considered benign. Chicken pox, parvo virus, and pityriasis rosea are examples of otherwise usually benign rashes that require extra attention in pregnancy. In general, any rash should be evaluated by a dermatologist as to prevent any complications.

Common rashes may also worsen, such as dandruff, and your provider may change the regimen to safer products so it is always worth discussing all oral and topical medications with your OB/ GYN at your prenatal visit.

Dr. Sandra Kopp sees patients at Schweiger Dermatology Group’s Financial District office.

Dr. Kopp is expecting her first child this summer.

Pregnancy Safety Categories CATEGORY A: CONTROLLED STUDIES SHOW NO RISK Studies in pregnant women show the medication causes no increased risk to the fetus during pregnancy.

CATEGORY B: NO EVIDENCE OF RISK IN HUMANS Studies in pregnant women have not shown increased risk of fetal abnormalities despite adverse findings in animals or in the absence of adequate human studies, animal studies show no increased fetal risk.

CATEGORY C: RISK CANNOT BE RULED OUT Studies are unavailable and animal studies have shown a risk to the fetus or are also lacking.

There is a chance of fetal harm if taken during pregnancy but the potential benefits may outweigh the potential harm.

CATEGORY D: POSITIVE EVIDENCE OF RISK Studies in pregnant women have demonstrated a risk to the fetus. However, the benefits of therapy may outweigh the potential risk such as in life-threatening situations.

CATEGORY X: CONTRAINDICATED IN PREGNANCY Studies in animals or pregnant women have demonstrated positive evidence of fetal abnormalities. The use of the product is contraindicated in women who are or may become pregnant.

MY COOLSCULPTING EXPERIENCE BEAUTY BLOGGER MELISSA FLORES FROM SUPER GLAM NEWS SHARES HER FIRSTHAND ACCOUNT WITH COOLSCULPTING AT OUR HOBOKEN OFFICE LAST WEEK I STOPPED BY THE SCHWEIGER DERMATOLOGY OFFICE LOCATED IN HOBOKEN, NJ. I WAS THERE TO GET COOLSCULPTING DONE. I was a little nervous, but everyone at the office made me feel comfortable.

CoolSculpting allows you to remove fat from specific areas on your body. You know those stubborn areas like stomach bulge, love handles and double chin? Those are perfect for CoolSculpting!

During my CoolSculpting, a gel pad was placed over the treatment area. The machine then sucked in the fat, almost like a vacuum. The fat cells of the targeted area then freeze and eventually die. Your body naturally gets rid of the dead fat cells over time. My provider explained everything prior and made sure I was comfortable the entire time I was bring treated. The procedure

was done by the amazing Todd Newman, PA-C. Todd did a great job and helped me understand what was happening each step of the way. I had CoolSculpting done on my lower stomach and love handles. These two areas are the ones that have given me

the most trouble. No matter how much I would slim down, there was always a little belly bulge.

The first ten minutes of the procedure are the toughest, because it’s a feeling you’ve never felt before. There is a

strong suction, but soon after the area goes numb and you don’t feel anything else. After that each time they placed the machine on a new area, it didn’t bother me at all. Each area where CoolSculpting is performed takes about one hour. It sounds like a long time, but it actually flies by. You can nap, read a book or play on your phone.

It takes 2-4 months to see the full results from CoolSculpting.

At my first followup appointment one month after the treatment, we compared photos and there is a slight difference already. I’m excited to see the full results!

To read more about Melissa’s CoolSculpting experience and see her results, check out her blog SuperGlamNews.com

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