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By Joseph Onorato, MD, FAAD
November is Healthy Skin Awareness Month; we have so many choices and options when it comes to keeping our skin healthy, from protecting our skin from the sun’s harmful rays to getting rejuvenating aesthetic procedures. SWFL Dermatology Plastic Surgery & Laser Center specializes in medical and cosmetic dermatology.
Skin Cancer
A small investment of your time can help save your life. Living in Florida, we all know the importance of sun safety and skin cancer screenings. The best way to identify potential skin cancer is through an annual full-body skin examination with a qualified medical professional. Because it’s nearly impossible to look at your own skin in its entirety, and unfortunately, skin cancers can hide from sight or be mistaken for harmless skin growths, it’s essential to see a dermatologist regularly.
Skincare OTC Vs. Medical-Grade
Over-the-counter, products may have similar ingredients or similar sounding ingredients to medical skincare lines, but the grade and concentration levels are not equivalent. Also, there are guidelines and FDA Regulations that monitor specific products like Retin-A and hydroquinone, so over-the-counter products that you can purchase at the drug store will not have access to or the ability to use those same ingredients or strengths. Regarding Retin-A or retinol, this is a prime example of the confusion most people face when purchasing skincare. Retinol is available in many over-the-counter products, but in pharmaceutical skincare, the active ingredient in Retin-A, called Retinoic acid, is the proven ingredient that builds collagen, treats acne, and penetrates deep enough to show real anti-aging results.
If you have Vulgaris acne or cystic acne, the skincare a medical professional will advise will be much more efficacious than just picking something up at the drugstore. If you have hyperpigmentation (discoloration), it’s essential for a dermatologist to diagnose its cause and treat the condition according to your skin’s texture and thickness. And if you have a combination of skin conditions, which most of us do, having a dermatology professional recommend specific products is imperative to prevent clogging pores, causing outbreaks or exacerbations of your skin’s disorder(s).
Injectables Can Reduce the Appearance of Aging
In 2012, a European study was documented in the Journal of Psychiatric Research. They concluded that depressed individuals that were injected with Botox to reduce facial frowning showed significant reductions in their clinical depression rating than those in the placebo group.
Along with making you look years younger, if you’re feeling a little weighed down by your facial muscles, wrinkles, or sagging skin, injectable fillers or Botox might just help improve your outlook on life. It seems that this catch 22 is positively influencing confidence levels from the inside and out. So, to refute the saying that, “Beauty is only skin deep,” we now have a reason to make it a priority to smile more, and if it’s right for you, you have options when making improvements to your aesthetic appearance.
If you’re in need of a bit of rejuvenation, the simplicity of dermal fillers can plump the skin, give you a more youthful pout, or lift specific areas of the face and neck. Many times, this is referred to as a liquid facelift. Botox and other injectable treatments can freeze away those stubborn lines and wrinkles, like crow’s feet and the furrows between the brows.
The office is conveniently located at 13800 Tamiami Trail N, Naples, Florida, and serves the greater Collier and Lee County areas.
What’s on YOUR Skin?
Contact SWFL Dermatology Plastic Surgery & Laser Center. Accepting most Florida & New York Insurance Plans including Florida Blue and GHI.
To improve the appearance and health of your skin, schedule a consultation today at SWFL Dermatology Plastic Surgery & Laser Center online or by phone at 239-500-SKIN.
Founder & Owner
Joseph Onorato, MD, FAAD
Dr. Onorato has over 25 years of experience practicing dermatology and is board certified. He serves as SWFL Dermatology’s medical director, encouraging his team to provide the best skin care services in the area. He focuses on general dermatology and dermatological surgery including laser treatments, chemical peels, and injectable fillers.
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