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July 3, 2017

Summer Savings for Beautiful Skin

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Even though kids are out of school, many sports are on hiatus, and the daylight is long, summer days seem to be just as busy as any others, if not busier. The difference, though, is that summer schedules tend to be packed with less work and more fun—vacations, weddings, parties, you name it. But if you’re not quite comfortable with your appearance, you may not be enjoying this summer as much as you truly could. Fortunately, Dermatology Associates of Atlanta (DAA) is here to help with a full schedule of events and special offers.

Cosmetic Day – July 12^th, 2017

Get rid of those wrinkles for the summer with special deals on nearly all of our cosmetic facial injectables, including Botox®, Dysport®, Restylane® Lyft, Juvéderm®, and many more.

“The Beauty Within” Event with Dr. Ashley Curtis – July 21^st, 2017

At this event, there are two ways to save on natural growth factors, a facial rejuvenation and hair restoration method that uses the natural benefits from your own blood. Either schedule a consultation for July 21^st to learn about how growth factors are used and purchase your treatment during your visit, or if you already know what growth factor procedure is right for you, schedule your procedure to take place on July 21^st during Dr. Curtis’ event.

Dysport® Day with Kathryn Filipek, PA-C – July 27^th, 2017

If you have expression lines like crow’s feet, forehead creases, and frown lines (or “number 11’s”) between your eyebrows, Dysport® may be able to fade them away for months with just one 15-minute procedure. Join Kathryn Filipek, PA-C to take advantage of exclusive, one-day-only savings.

Réjuvapen® Microneedling

Microneedling is surging in popularity because of its ability to improve fine lines, wrinkles, skin laxity, scars (including acne scars), and skin texture all at the same time. Adding natural growth factors to the mix can enhance the results even more, and this month, you can save on this winning combination.

Infini™ Skin Rejuvenation

Microneedling and natural growth factors alone can do wonders for comprehensive skin revitalization, but if you want to kick it up another notch, Infini™ skin tightening may be the way to go. This advanced technology combines microneedling with radio frequency (RF) energy for an even stronger result, and growth factors can enhance your outcome even further. This month, you can get the whole package with savings to boot from our own Dr. Edmond Griffin.

Flip Flop-Ready Feet Package

Improving your skin shouldn’t just be focused on your face. Your feet can take a beating, and now that it’s sandal weather, you’ll want them in tip-top shape. Take advantage of our special package this month, which includes a home chemical peel for your feet as well as Glytone Heel and Elbow Cream to maintain your softer skin.

Feeling confident in your appearance is a process. You start by identifying your specific concerns, then getting targeted care for your unique needs, and then, finally, finding out how to maintain your results in the long-term. Our licensed, experienced, and professional staff at Dermatology Associates of Atlanta is here to help you every step of the way. To get started and take advantage of our July specials or RSVP for one of our upcoming events, call Dermatology Associates of Atlanta. For daily skin care tips, dermatology news, and more, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

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September 16, 2015

Technology to Improve Lax Skin

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Eventually, aging happens to all of us, and typically the most noticeable effect is the impact it has on our skin. As our bodies produce less collagen (the protein that gives skin the strength and firmness it had in our youth), gravity takes over and skin begins to sag. But contrary to what many of our patients at Dermatology Associates of Atlanta (DAA) initially believe, plastic surgery is not the only way to get firmer skin. Advancements in medical technology have led to several effective ways to non-surgically tighten skin, and while a facelift can still produce significant results, the treatments below can help you turn back the clock when surgery isn’t the right choice for you.

Ultherapy® Skin Tightening
How it works: A treatment begins with ultrasound imaging that is used to map out the desired area for a more precise result. Then, the ultrasound energy is directed at specific depths within the skin. This encourages the body to create more collagen, causing the skin to gradually lift and tighten. Each Ultherapy® session takes between 30 and 90 minutes depending on the area(s) being treated, and while most patients only need one session, the treatment plan varies from person to person.

What areas it treats: Neck, chest (décolletage), under the chin, and around the brow line.

Recovery time: Because the ultrasound energy doesn’t harm the surface skin, no downtime is needed, and most patients can return to their daily activities immediately after treatment. Results gradually improve for 2-3 months after the procedure.

Infini™ Facial Rejuvenation
How it works: Infini™ promotes collagen production by combining micro-needling (using tiny needles to activate the healing process) with radio frequency (RF) energy, which is applied to the treatment zones by the micro-needles. Based on your medical needs, treatment areas, and cosmetic concerns, we can customize the number of treatments you’ll need.

What areas it treats: Options like varying handpieces and adjustable depths allow Infini™ to treat all areas of the face and make it safe for all skin types.

Recovery time: By using extremely small needles that allow much of the skin to remain unharmed, Infini™ minimizes downtime, although the recovery period varies depending on your treatment depth and other factors.

Fractionated Lasers: SmartXide DOT™ and Fraxel®
How they work: While their specifications are a bit different, both the DOT™ laser and the Fraxel® laser send tiny columns of light into the skin to promote collagen production. The treatments are rather brief, typically lasting only 20-30 minutes.

What areas they treat: Generally, these lasers can treat the face, neck, hands, arms, and neckline.

Recovery time: Every patient varies, and so does the extensiveness of their treatment. Some patients require little to no downtime, while other patients may need up to a week. Schedule a consultation at DAA to discuss what type of treatment plan can meet your aesthetic goals.

Réjuvapen®
How it works: Réjuvapen® uses time-tested micro-needling to boost collagen production, while harnessing technology to make the treatments safer and more precise than its predecessor, the dermal roller. Because it doesn’t use lasers, Réjuvapen® is also safe for all skin types.

What areas it treats: The procedure can be effective for many areas of the face, and for some patients, can also improve the appearance of stretch marks elsewhere on the body.

Recovery time: Each patient’s required healing time depends on the details of their treatment, but there is generally little to no downtime needed after Réjuvapen® treatments.

SlimLipo™ Laser-Assisted Liposuction
How it works: SlimLipo™ is unique from the skin treatments above because it supplements liposuction, rather than serving as a procedure of its own, and because it can be used for nearly any area of the body. The laser breaks down fat cells in the treated area while also building collagen, so that the skin becomes firmer as it adjusts to the newly slimmed contours after liposuction.

What areas it treats: Most areas that can be treated with liposuction can benefit from the added help of SlimLipo™, including the abdomen, hips, thighs, buttocks, arms, and neck.

Recovery time: SlimLipo™ is part of a surgical procedure, so it requires downtime like other cosmetic surgeries. Depending on your medical needs and how substantial your treatment is, recovery time ranges from a few days to a few weeks.

Certainly there is no shortage of treatments that can help your skin become firmer and more youthful, but the question is, which procedure is the right one for you? Each option has many details and pros and cons that should be considered, so schedule a consultation with us to discuss your needs and goals and to receive a recommendation from one of our skilled professionals. Or, to stay up-to-date on the latest news and specials from DAA, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.

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March 20, 2015

How Can Technology Smooth Wrinkles?

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Any contractor will tell you that in order to construct a solid building, they need both the expertise on how to do the job correctly, as well as the right tools to make the process more precise and efficient. At Dermatology Associates of Atlanta (DAA), we’ve noticed that the same combination—skin and technology—allows us to provide our patients with the best possible care. So, to give our patients a more thorough understanding of the technology that helps us produce the results they love, each month we’re highlighting the technology we use to address a different skincare concern. One of the most popular reasons that patients seek our help is to minimize wrinkles, so this month, we’re shining the spotlight on the tools that help our highly-skilled providers to optimize their patients’ facial rejuvenating results.

PicoSure®
The newer PicoSure® laser has been an effective tool for tattoo removal, but with the addition of the new Focus Lens Array hand piece, this laser can now be used for facial rejuvenation. Known for its use of extremely short but effective pulses of energy, PicoSure® skin treatments minimize wrinkles while also tackling other signs of aging, like age spots that have arisen from sun damage, with very little downtime. Plus, as an especially gentle treatment, PicoSure® laser treatments offer minimal patient discomfort throughout the procedure.

Fractional CO₂ Lasers
Another option that is often used for laser skin resurfacing is one of our fractional CO₂ lasers, such as the Fraxel® Laser or the SmartXide DOT™ Therapy Laser. The Fraxel® laser differs from the more traditional CO₂ laser in that rather than treating all of the surface skin, it creates microscopic perforations in the skin during the treatment. This stimulates the body to heal the perforations by producing more collagen (which gives skin its youthful firmness and elasticity) in the treatment area. By only treating the microscopic treatment areas and leaving skin between the perforations untouched, this laser therapy requires minimal downtime.

The SmartXide DOT™ Therapy laser, like the Fraxel® laser treatment, creates tiny perforations in the skin, but uses a specified “dot” pattern in order to stimulate collagen production. Both types of fractionated CO₂ lasers are minimally-invasive and can be performed in our office with little or no anesthetic required. The number of treatments and length of time needed between treatments varies from patient to patient, but both treatments give the skin a naturally rejuvenated and refreshed appearance.

Skin Tightening Systems
As aging progresses and skin continues to lose elasticity, skin on the face and neck begins to sag and wrinkles become too deep to be effectively treated by laser skin resurfacing. While some patients turn to plastic surgery to rectify this condition, we offer a number of skin tightening systems that can non-invasively add firmness to loose, aging skin.

One such system is Ultherapy®, which uses ultrasound technology. After first mapping the treatment area to determine where to focus the energy, Ultherapy® sends warm ultrasound energy to the targeted areas. By using the heat to tighten loose skin while also stimulating collagen production, Ultherapy® skin tightening produces results that become increasingly youthful and natural over time. By sending energy into the deeper layers of the skin while leaving the surface skin intact, this skin tightening treatment requires no downtime.

Our other premier skin tightening system, Infini™, takes a different approach by instead using a combination of micro-needling and radio frequency (RF) energy. The micro-needling creates microscopic perforations in the surface skin, allowing the system to send more targeted RF energy into the treatment areas. By stimulating collagen production in both the superficial and the deeper layers of skin, Infini™ gives the skin a rejuvenated appearance that continues to tighten the skin as the collagen growth continues.

FotoFacial™
FotoFacial™ uses yet another type of rejuvenating energy called Intense Pulsed Light (IPL). This treatment sends brief yet powerful pulses of laser light into the deeper layers of the skin. Much like the other wrinkle treatments, FotoFacial™ encourages collagen production to give the skin a smoother, firmer appearance and a rejuvenated radiance. As a 30-minute, non-ablative treatment, FotoFacial™ is a gentle way to smooth fine lines and wrinkles with minimal or no downtime.

Considering that these are only a few of the options that we offer, it’s clear that there are many ways for patients to address signs of aging on the face and neck, and this wide variety of treatments allows each patient to receive care that is tailored to their specific needs. Schedule a consultation with us to discuss how we can meet your needs and help you to restore a refreshed, confidence-building appearance.

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January 28, 2015

New Cosmetic Skincare Treatments at Dermatology Associates of Atlanta

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At Dermatology Associates of Atlanta (DAA), we are highly committed to giving our patients the best possible care and results. So we are excited to introduce you to three new pieces of technology that are allowing us to do our job even better! For anyone seeking to look their best, the Infini™ skin tightening system, the PicoWay laser, and the UltraShape® fat reduction system may provide new opportunities to do just that.

Infini

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- - What is it? A skin tightening system.
  - What does it treat? Lack of skin elasticity, loss of youthful volume, and scarring.
  - How does it work? The system consists of two micro-needled hand pieces. One is ideally configured for covering larger areas of skin more quickly, while the other is customized to deliver more precise treatment to small areas, like around the eyes.
  - What makes it different? Infini™ combines microneedling with fractional radio frequency and can target both superficial skin and deeper skin tissue. This versatility allows it to volumize and rejuvenate the skin while also stimulating the production of collagen, which helps to support the skin.

PicoWay

- - What is it? A laser that is highly beneficial for tattoo removal.
  - What does it treat? An especially wide array of tattoos, including tattoos that involve red ink and are exceptionally dark. Removing dark tattoos from dark-skinned individuals is difficult for most lasers, but PicoWay is much more effective in these situations. PicoWay is also used to treat difficult pigmentation disorders, like Nevus of Ota and stubborn melasma.
  - How does it work? The pulses of energy from the laser break up the undesired pigments into extremely small particles, which the body can then eliminate naturally.
  - What makes it different? The combination of shorter pulses of energy and higher peak power can remove tattoos in fewer treatments and can make the treatments more effective, safer, and more comfortable.

UltraShape®

- - - - What is it? A fat reduction system.
      - What does it treat? Unwanted areas of fat in the abdomen, flanks, and upper thighs in those who are of average weight or are mildly overweight.
      - How does it work? The painless system uses energy to break up the fat cells in the treated area so that the body can eliminate them naturally.
      - What makes it different? While the results are as long lasting as liposuction, UltraShape® is minimally invasive and does not require any downtime. Unlike other nonsurgical fat reduction systems, UltraShape® does not carry risks of bruising or paresthesia.

While new technology like Infini™, PicoWay, and UltraShape® can better the field of cosmetic skincare, it’s important to remember that the equipment is only as good as the provider administering the treatment. That’s why DAA, with 150 years of combined experience among our top-notch providers, is the perfect place to go for cosmetic skincare. Contact us today to schedule a consultation about your skincare needs, and check us out on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ for updates on future new additions to our skincare toolbox.

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September 21, 2012

Anti-Aging, Wrinkle Treatments at Dermatology Associates of Atlanta

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At Dermatology Associates of Atlanta we want all of our patients to look as young as they feel. For patients looking for anti-aging treatments, our wrinkle reducing procedures including cosmetic injectables, Ultherapy® and laser skin resurfacing provide very effective results.

Cosmetic injections such as Botox® and Dysport® can help address crow’s feet, forehead lines and frown lines. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, in 2011 Botulinum Toxin Type A injections were the most popular cosmetic minimally-invasive procedure performed in the U.S. Botox® and Dysport® work to relax wrinkle-causing muscles in the face. These injectables require no downtime and results usually last between three and six months.

For patients looking for full facial rejuvenation may consider Ultherapy® skin tightening. Ulthera® is an FDA approved noninvasive technology that uses ultrasound energy to target and lift tissue on the face and neck. Similar to cosmetic injectables, Ultherapy® patients enjoy the benefits of a quick recovery time and lower risks of side effects compared to more invasive surgical procedures. In addition the results are more long lasting than Botox® treatments.

With the advancement of laser technology, Fraxel® and DOT laser skin therapy are also effective treatments to lessen the effects of aging and wrinkles. The DOT laser selectively targets collagen-containing layers of skin by making tiny microscopic points in the specific area(s) of concern. The Fraxel laser is similar to the DOT laser and emits tiny, deep columns of laser light into the skin without affecting surrounding tissue. These treatments stimulate new, healthy tissue to replace damaged cells producing tighter, younger looking skin. The two treatments are quite different and DOT produces more down time but can present effective results depending on your skin and your problem.

If you are interested in learning more about our anti-aging treatments or other services please call our office to set up a consultation. Don’t forget to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google + for the latest dermatology news and information.

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August 10, 2012

Case Study on Non-Invasive Skin Tightening Treatments like Ultherapy

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Non-invasive procedures are very popular among patients who want to curb signs of aging. These services are growing exponentially as their safety and effectiveness are improved. Before such non-invasive skin tightening technology was available skin and tissue concerns around the face could only be treated surgically with procedures like facelift, brow lift, or blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery).

A recent study in South Korea looked at how effective noninvasive skin tightening techniques were for patients from Asia. Patients from Asian descent have a greater risk of scarring and pigmentation change making nonsurgical options more attractive.

Specifically, the study concentrated on intense focused ultrasound (IFUS) devices such as Ultherapy®, an FDA approved noninvasive energy source that uses ultrasound to target tissue to lift the tissues of the face and neck. The study evaluated the effectiveness of IFUS in treating face and neck laxity. Ten of the study’s participants had both the face and neck treated. Two blinded, experienced clinicians reviewed pre and post treatments photos and patients also completed a self-assessment. As a result the clinicians felt that 8 out of 10 patients showed significant improvement 90 days after treatment while 9 out of 10 patients reported personal improvement.

Overall, IFUS devices such as Ulthera® have many advantages including expedited recovery time and lowered risk of adverse effects compared to more invasive, surgical facial rejuvenation treatments. Dermatology Associates of Atlanta use Ulthera® technology to heat the deep dermal layers of facial tissue to increase the production of collagen while lifting and tightening loose skin.

If you are interested in learning more about Ultherapy® or other non-invasive procedures we offer please contact our office today. Also don’t forget to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ to stay up-to-date on the latest dermatology news and skin care technology.

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atlanta skin tightening

Summer Savings for Beautiful Skin

Technology to Improve Lax Skin

How Can Technology Smooth Wrinkles?

New Cosmetic Skincare Treatments at Dermatology Associates of Atlanta

Infini

PicoWay

UltraShape®

Anti-Aging, Wrinkle Treatments at Dermatology Associates of Atlanta

Case Study on Non-Invasive Skin Tightening Treatments like Ultherapy

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