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Aging Skin

Solutions For Aging Skin

As we age, we start to notice the sagging looser skin, the tired dull sallow complexion. Then we zoom in closer and obsess over the fine lines , deeper wrinkles ,brown and red spots. These signs start to be visible in our 20’s and become more noticeable as we move into a 30’s, 40’s and beyond.

Our skincare solutions for aging skin are geared towards a few different goals: removing damaged layers of skin; and rejuvenating skin; and nourishing skin to prevent future damage.

These effective treatment options can be combined or implemented separately, depending on each case and desired results.

The Intrinsic and Extrinsic Factors That Cause Aging Skin

Many changes occur in the skin as it ages. While aging is a natural process, a lifetime of bad skincare habits or health issues can speed up the process or lead to undesired changes. There are both intrinsic and extrinsic factors that cause our skin to age including:

Intrinsic

Genetics: If your mother looked older than she actually was, chances are that you will too.
Sunlight: The powerful rays of the sun can cause wrinkles and a leathery appearance and texture.
Lifestyle: Unhealthy habits such as smoking, poor diet, stress, and substance abuse can all contribute to aging skin.
Facial expressions: Repeated facial movements can lead to permanent lines and wrinkles that are etched permanently into the skin over time.

Extrinsic

Loss of fat, muscle, and bone: Loss of facial volume and shape can occur as a result of the natural loss of these factors during the aging process.
Decreased production of collagen and hyaluronic acid: These two compounds give structure and volume to the skin and decrease in production over time.
Changes in hormones: This can lead to unwanted body hair growing in places where it shouldn’t.
Blood vessels dilating: Weakened, dilated vessels can lead to facial redness, which can be sensitive and difficult to treat.

The distressing news is that we can never stop the aging process of our skin, it starts in our 20s and is ongoing, but the good news is that we sure can slow it down.

How is Aging Skin Treated?

We understand that each individual condition is different, and we offer multiple skin rejuvenation options for all of your cosmetic needs. A long-term comprehensive skincare program involving prevention and protection of healthy skin, treatment of imperfections, and maintenance strategies are paramount to ensure that your skin health and structure is optimized. Our aging skin treatment options include:

Laser Treatments

Our range of effective laser treatments includes IPL, Nano Laser Peel and Laser Genesis. Our laser treatments help correct the conditions typically associated with early skin damage and aging, stimulating the body to generate new collagen, which strengthens the skin and reduces unwanted redness and wrinkles without any side effects.

Dermal Fillers

At Rao Dermatology, we can offer a variety of facial fillers such as Juvederm, Emervel, Revanesse, and Radiesse. With the expert skills of our luminary injectors, we can give you a natural soft lift and fullness that will instantly refresh your look and reverse the signs of aging.

Neuromodulators

Our neuromodulators treatments use a chemical called botulinum toxin type A which is injected into muscles. The chemical reduces the repeated muscle contractions from frowning and squinting over the years

Thermi

Our range of TermiRF treatments delivers radiofrequency heat to provide solutions for a variety of cosmetic concerns including aging skin without any social downtime.

Other Aging Skin Treatments We Offer:

Book Your Consultation Today

Book your consultation with Dr. Rao today so he can help you chose the procedure for your aging skin that will best fit your personal goals.

He will take the time address your specific needs and answer any questions or concerns you may have about the various anti-aging procedures offered at Rao Dermatology. Also, he will make specific recommendations as to the best treatment plan for achieving your desired results.

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Acne

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Still getting pimples?

Stop hiding and let us help.

Acne is an extremely common skin condition. Its presentation varies from blackheads, to whiteheads to inflammatory pimples and cysts. Unfortunately, acne sufferers are present in all age groups, no longer is it only a condition of our teenage years. Acne can continue to afflict us well into adulthood. Hormones, increased sebum production and bacteria are all potential causes.

With Dr. Rao being a leading dermatology expert of acne care, we, fortunately, have more than a decade of experience managing this frustrating condition.

Dr. Rao Will Help

Under his guidance, we have an arsenal of treatments to help our patients with acne, which include both medical dermatology treatments and aesthetic practices. Medications, light therapy, medical facials and an advanced skin care regimen are all keys to our success. Using our 3 stage skin philosophy of prevent, treat and maintain, we can help you develop a personalized and synergistic program to achieve the healthy clear skin you have always wanted.

Treatment Options:

Topical and systemic medications
Light therapy
Medial facials
Daily Advanced skin care

Acne Scar Treatment

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Acne Scars can seem like double punishment

First you had to suffer through the pimples, now you have the dreaded marks that never seem to fade as fast as you would like.

Acne scarring can be two fold.

First is the postinflammatory hyperpigmentation which leaves red or brown marks. Second are the ice pick scars which is an indentation or “pit” in the skin.

At Rao Dermatology, we have specialized devices and treatments that can erase or at least minimize these marks and indentations.

Acne Scar Treatment

Acne scars, also known as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, are dark or red spots that remain after an acne lesion has healed. When the pore swells from acne, a break occurs in the follicle wall. If the break is deep enough, the redness becomes semi-permanent and indented scars can even occur.

The redness is due to the blood cells that pool in the area and then harden in an attempt to heal the infected pore. While uneven skin texture and pigmentation changes may lessen with time, many people are unhappy with the long-lasting changes caused by acne that may ultimately distract from their appearance.

Fortunately, at Rao Dermatology we employ the most advanced technologies to safely and dramatically reduce the look of all acne scars by reducing pigment, brightening skin, and evening out complexion.

Types Of Scars

Icepick Scars – Characterized by thin but deep columns of missing skin tissues. Commonly arising from severe acne, icepick scars usually appear on the cheek or nose.
Boxcar Scars – Boxcar scars are round or oval depressions with steep vertical sides. Wider than ice pick scars, boxcar scars give the skin a pitted appearance.
Depressed Fibrotic Scars – If ice-pick scars are somehow aggravated, they can transform into large, hard, crater-like scars
Macules – Flat pigmented patches. Typically the end result of severe acne, appearing and persisting after the original inflammation.
Post-inflammatory Hyperpigmentation – Appears anywhere on the body and varies in size. Often caused by hormonal changes, and/or acne inflammation.
Soft Scars – Generally small, these vary in depth and shape
Atrophic Macules – Soft and sometimes blue or white. These can appear on the body as well as the face.
Follicular Macular Atrophy – Small, raised, generally white bumps, usually seen on the chest or back
Rolling Scars – Rolling acne scars are relatively broad depressions in the skin that have rounded, sloping edges.

If scars are your concern and you are considering treatment, we welcome you for an individualized consultation.

Acne Scar Treatment Options:

At Rao Dermatology we are proud to offer a variety of procedures that will successfully treat all types of acne scars from superficial to deep acne scar tissue. Depending on the type of acne scarring, treatment plans will differ from patient to patient.

We offer a number of different laser treatments that can enhance the look of acne scars including IPL, Laser Genesis, Nano Laser Peel and Sciton Profractional. Our laser treatments offers a degree of control and efficacy that allows for highly precise sculpting of the skin. The laser can target superficial to deep acne scar tissue and is ideal for patients who want dramatic results with minimal down time.

Dermal fillers are an effective way to treat and potentially get rid of certain types acne scars, being particularly effective for rolling scars and some less defined boxcar scars. They are safe and well tolerated, with great results to fill the depression associated with scars. They are excellent for volume loss caused by acne scarring.

Medical Facials are a great way to maintain your skin and treat acne scarring. They are affordable milder forms of treatment that can still make a difference when done routinely.

Book Your Acne Scar Treatment Consultation

At Rao Dermatology we work closely with patients to determine the best course of treatment for their unique needs. We encourage anyone suffering from acne concerns to contact us to set up their complimentary consultation, where they can learn about the many treatment options available to help them achieve the beautiful, glowing skin they desire.

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