$50 Summer Savings on Dysport®

With summer just around the corner, now’s a great time to try Dysport (abobotulinumtoxinA), a prescription injection used to temporarily improve the look of moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows (glabellar lines) in adults less than 65 years of age. For a limited time only, from May 1–June 30, 2011, you can save $50 on a Dysport treatment. With this new promotion from Medicis Aesthetics, there’s no better time to Discover Dysport!

To find out if Dysport is right for you, please call our office at (734) 712-2323 for a consultation.

Body Contouring After Weight Loss

Body contouring after major weight loss improves the shape and tone of your underlying tissue that supports fat and skin and removes excess sagging fat and skin. In this video, Dr. David Hing of the Center for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Ann Arbor, Michigan describes the procedure, recovery time, shares before / after photographs, and more. 

Razor Bumps

I am a 26 year-old man and I have been getting lots of little red bumps on my face after I shave. Is there anything I can do to treat them? Otherwise, I think I have pretty good skin.

It sounds like you may have a condition called pseudofolliculitis barbae or PFB, which is the technical term for persistent inflammation caused by shaving. Both men and women can suffer from these "razor bumps" that are often a result of the hair curling back into the skin instead of growing straight out of the hair follicle. The skin is usually red and irritated around the ingrown hairs and can become infected if the condition persists. The most effective treatment for PFB is to just not shave at all. But, if growing a beard is not your personal style, here are a few alternatives:

• Adjust your shaving routine. Since shaving too closely can trigger razor bumps, try using a single blade razor that won't shave too close, always shave with the grain, and consider shaving every other day.
• Be gentle. Shave immediately after a hot shower or soften the beard with a hot washcloth for a few minutes and avoid alcohol-based toners and after shave lotions that can be irritating.
• Let the skin heal. Try giving your skin a break and refrain from shaving for a few days when you are more inflamed and treat the affected areas with an over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream, which can be soothing.
• Prevent future outbreaks. Start with a simple skin care routine that includes a facial wash with buffing grains to polish the skin and chemical exfoliating lotion with glycolic or salicylic acid that can help prevent those razor bumps from forming in the first place. If your skin is dry, alternate your exfoliating cleanser with a creamier version and keep your skin hydrated with an oil-free moisturizer. Since irritated skin is more vulnerable to UV damage, don't forget your daily sunscreen and a post-shave balm with antioxidant protection is also a good idea to preserve your youthful skin. 

Are You Thinking About Breast Reconstruction?

If you're a breast cancer survivor and you're contemplating breast reconstructive surgery, know that breast reconstruction can be done at the time of a mastectomy, or years later. Listen to what one breast cancer survivor had to say about her reconstructive surgery performed by CPRS.

Teenage Makeup

My 15 year-old daughter wants to start wearing makeup. What do you think is appropriate for young teenagers to wear today?

When I was a teenager back in the 80's, my mother did not approve of my heavy blue eyeliner, frosted rainbow eye shadows, and brightly colored lips. Fortunately, today's look is more natural and makeup is available in lighter, more sheer formulations and unlimited color palettes. I recommend that your daughter follow this simple makeup routine:

• A little concealer for blemishes or broken capillaries.
• A tinted moisturizer or a dusting of mineral makeup, to even out her skin tone.
• Sheer, neutral eye shadow and a touch of mascara.
• Bush or bronzer for the apples of the cheeks.
• A pretty lip-gloss.

Make a day of shopping for makeup together and try to agree on products you can both live with.

- Gina Thompson, Clinical Skin Care Specialist and Camouflage Makeup Artist

New Non-Surgical Procedure to Tighten Loose Skin

Our practice is among the first is the United States to offer the new non-surgical Ultherapy procedure for the tightening and lifting of loose, lax skin. Cleared by the FDA in September 2009, it utilizes medical ultrasound - renowned for its gentleness and safety - in a completely non-invasive 30-minute procedure.

We place an utrasound wand on top of your skin to send sound waves below the surface, causing tissue to contract and new collagen to form over time. There is no downtime whatsoever with Ultherapy, and you can return to normal activities immediately.

Grandma Makeover

You may love being a grandmother, but you don't have to look like one. More and more women in their 50's and 60's are interested in body contouring. This can range from an abdominoplasty, breast augmentation, breast lift, or a combination of procedures. Listen to what this grandmother has to say about her treatment performed by CPRS.

If you prefer no surgery, there are other options. The doctors at CPRS offer non-surgical procedures that can take years off your face. Listen to this woman in her 70's discuss how her skin is "truly healthy and beautiful".