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The Way to More Effective Acne Treatment
From the American
Academy of Dermatology "One
thing that can worsen acne is poor skin care. Even
acne-fighting medication cannot overcome poor skin care."
From misunderstanding how to use acne medication to
expecting an overnight cure, there are seemingly countless
ways to sabotage an acne program. If you are in an acne
program and not getting the best response, pay attention to
the guidelines on the linked page below.
12 Ways to Get Better Results from Acne Treatments
Acne Patient treated at our
clinic with Photo Dynamic Therapy
Post PDT treatment with Fraxel Laser for scar removal
If you or a family
member needs help with an acne problem, Dr. Mani set up an
acne treatment regimen for mild to moderate acne. Our clinic offers
effective light based acne treatments such as
Blu U and
Photodynamic Therapy.
(See Investigative Dermatology
clinical results of acne
treatment with PhotoDynamic Therapy)
Patients with resistant or
severe nodular acne are referred to an Acne Specialist who
works in tandem along with Dr. Mani. Very deep seated acne
requires the attention of a physician who specializes in
controlling Levels 4 and beyond. If it's determined your
acne needs more serious intervention, Dr. Mani will refer
you to this specialist.
Once the acne is
under control, treatments can begin in our clinic for restoring your skin
to the best possible surface smoothness and appearance by
resolving post acne redness, scarring and skin texture
irregularities.
Acne Scar Reduction with
Fraxel
or
ActiveFX
Skin Texture Improvement with ActiveFX or Microdermabrasion
Scar "fill" with Restylane or Juvederm - Immediately offers
a nonpermanent option to filling scars of various depth.
Have questions? Request a call from our Information Staff.
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How Does It Work?
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Why does my skin get dark
spots?
Blotchy skin and brown spots are a huge
concern to most women. The causes are varied with the
biggest causative factor being unprotected sun exposure.
Hormonal changes are a close second with hormonal melasma
being compounded by the sun.
Melanin is the "color" in our skin and hair and
we all have different amounts of melanin according to our
ancestry and genes. It is the excessive
production of melanin that causes skin to discolor.
Sun acts as a catalyst for the
melanin-producing cells.
Because your skin attempts to protect itself from the damage
caused by the sun, you will "tan" However, in short
order, the melanin production can become disorganized, DNA changes
occur and rather than producing a smooth color, your skin
becomes blotchy and spotty.
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What can I do about it?
Your first step is to
start protecting your skin with ample sunscreen. The most
effective contain Titanium Dioxide and / or Zinc Oxide.
These are natural micronized minerals and have the least
likelihood of causing a reaction. Plus, mineral sunscreens
are effective the minute you put them on.
With all the time sunscreen use you should see some gradual
improvement, although if you have dermal concentrated
melanin deposits, the time it takes to see a
difference can be disheartening. That's where a proven
Depigmentation program can be a "face saver".
Cosmelan, in our opinion, is the most
effective and safest proven depigmentation program. Cosmelan
works by first peeling the surface pigment then utilizing
various non-prescription ingredients which act together to inhibit the
production of new melanin. This is extremely important!
Only by turning off the melanin cells will your skin have a
chance to revert back to an acceptable balance of color.
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*18 month financing option available through
April 30, 2009
on all cosmetic procedures
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Community Outreach
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CyMo Foundation
This past week Dr. Mani and her staff joined the CyMo
Foundation at Jack's in La Jolla for a fund raising benefit. CyMo
was established following the loss of a much loved son,
Cyrus Moinzadeh, who
died from a drug overdose in late 2007. The CyMo Foundation funds efforts
to increase public awareness of drug use and addiction and
helps
underwrites professional treatment for young people who need
help in redirecting lives controlled by drugs.
 As
a participating sponsor, Dr. Mani contributed $4500 in gift
certificates and procedure values that were auctioned at the
event to raise funds for expanding the capabilities of this worthwhile
community outreach.
For more information on CYMO, visit the official website at
www.CyMoFoundation.org
Dr. Mani, Dr. Darush Moyhi and Kiyan Yazdani, mother
of Cyrus, at Jack's La Jolla
More Event Photos
Our Educational Seminar Series Resume May 6, 2009
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Restylane Rebates - up to $150 on three syringe
treatment now thru May1, 2009
Botox Bank - Purchase 100 units to use all year at $9 per
unit
View All
Current Public Promotions
*** Offers
Below For our newsletter subscribers only and are in
addition to our public promotions. Code Required -
MarchMadness
- Juvederm Ultra- Extra 5% off
current discount rate
- Artefill - $1,000 (Savings of $200)
- Thermage Cellulite Treatments - extra 10%
off current discount
- TotalFX or DeepFX - Take an extra
15% off (Face and Eyes)
To receive these extra discounts, you MUST refer to the
following code when making your appointment - "MarchMadness"
Botox Benefits -
Join the club and get credits in a Mastercard account with
each of your Botox treatments.
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