New Year, New YOU!

Many don’t like the winter months and with reason…. It’s dark when you leave the office, it’s colder, the holidays pose for seriously high stress levels and everyone just seems to be a bit more… grumpy. However, there are a few plus sides to this chilly season. Winter months mean less time spent in the sun (largely, because it’s not out when we can be outside and who would want to be outside in the cold temperatures) meaning, it’s the perfect time to take care of your skin and look perfect by spring.

It’s a new year and with the New Year, should come a new YOU! There are a few cosmetic procedures that are perfect to get treated with in the winter, these include: 

•  Fractional Resurfacing: What is this fractional resurfacing, you ask? FX is a semi-ablative skin resurfacing procedure used to replace damaged skin and give you a more youthful appearance. This procedure can help fade and reduce fine lines and wrinkles on the face, crow’s feet around the eyes, pucker marks and uneven skin tone. There is light down-time with this procedure, so that’s why it’s great to do during the winter months—less sun exposure & it’s a lot easier to lay on the couch all day when it’s gross outside J.
• IPL Photorejuvenation: Photorejuvenation is one of our favorite procedures for making your skin look brighter, clearer and more youthful. IPL works by sending light energy into your skin that targets your damaged tissue—stimulating the production of collagen. The stimulation of collagen softens your aging skin and discoloration. As IPL uses light to target pigment and damage to your skin, sun exposure to your skin is not recommended, making winter time the perfect time for IPL.
•  CoolSculpting: CoolSculpting is a non-invasive procedure used to remove your unwanted belly bulge & love handles by freezing it away. I know, I know, who wants to be frozen when it’s already freezing outside? The good news is, you won’t actually be cold and the results are amazing! CoolSculpting works by freezing your fat cells, causing them to crystallize and shatter. After they have shattered the fat cells compact—giving you the result of a smaller bulge. Results take about two months, which is why the winter time is perfect for CoolSculpting.
• Exilis:Exilis has quickly become our most popular treatment at the office. Exilis is an FDA-approved device that offers a non-surgical solution to help tighten and tone your skin, giving you a more youthful appearance. Exilis uses Radio Frequency energy to stimulate and strengthen the collagen network in your skin and improve skin laxity and texture. Our patients love Exilis because it’s quick, comfortable and proves itself with undeniable results.  Most patients need a minimum of 4 treatments for best results. Patients begin to see results at about 2 months post treatment and can continue seeing improvement up to 6 months after treatment, which is why we recommend the winter months as the perfect time for Exilis.

 2013 is your year, for the new YOU! Treat yourself and look the best you’ve ever looked. For more information on any of our procedures please contact Atlanta Dermatology and Laser Surgery at (404) 296-8000 or visit our website.