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Atlanta Facial Plastic Surgery Center Features Seminar for Teens

Atlanta Facial Plastic Surgery Center Features Seminar for Teens

Atlanta, Georgia (PRWEB) August 11, 2011

Dr. Theresa M. Jarmuz of Buckhead Facial Plastic Surgery (http://www.buckheadfacial.com) recently hosted a skin care seminar designed for teens at her Atlanta, Georgia practice. The July event featured tips and techniques for preventing skin damage and clearing up common teen problems such as acne.

Receiving top honors as the Best Esthetician in the city in Jezebel’s “Best of Atlanta 2011″ for her facial rejuvenation treatments, Holly Armbruster included information about using the right cleansing products in the seminar.

“Most teens still have beautiful, youthfully-radiant skin, while some struggle with concerns like acne, oily or dry skin,” says Dr. Jarmuz, who offers a range of facial plastic surgery procedures as well as non-surgical services such as hair removal and vein treatment at her Atlanta practice. “We designed the event to get teens thinking about skin care early. Nevertheless, teens should be aware that keeping their skin looking healthy involves regular care and discipline. We want to show them that it doesn’t have to be difficult.”

Armbruster recommended that teens begin their skin care regimen with products that targeted toward their skin type and concerns. “I explained that, for example, the skin care products available from Buckhead Facial Plastic Surgery are medical quality products for a home regimen, and we can design and customize those regimens based on the individual’s skin type. This can be particularly helpful for teens with concerns such as acne and an excess of skin oil,” she explained.

During the seminar, Armbruster also discussed the importance of minimizing direct sun exposure. In addition to helping to prevent the risk of skin cancer, sun avoidance can help to prevent problems later in life such as wrinkles and overly dry skin. “It’s never too early to start thinking about the future of your skin’s health. Many teens get caught up with the idea of having beautiful and tan skin, but they don’t recognize the dangers of too much sun exposure and aren’t taking the right steps to achieving beautiful skin,” says Armbruster.

For those with acne scars, Dr. Jarmuz offers non-surgical derma rolling as part of her medical spa services, which can improve skin texture. “Derma rolling is one of the least known, but most effective techniques for reducing the appearance of acne scars,” explains Dr. Jarmuz, “It can reduce the appearance of acne scars and enhance the delicate facial skin for a rejuvenated, natural look.”

At Buckhead Facial Plastic Surgery (http://www.buckheadfacial.com/), Dr. Theresa Jarmuz provides a full-spectrum of surgical and nonsurgical facial procedures in Atlanta, Georgia, including face lift, eyelid surgery, BOTOX® Cosmetic, and laser skin resurfacing. Dr. Jarmuz is a board-certified facial plastic surgeon with membership in professional organizations such as The American Medical Association and The American Academy of Facial and Plastic Reconstructive Surgery. She is a nationally recognized author and lecturer who has won awards for her research in wound-healing and injectable fillers and provides a comprehensive approach to facial rejuvenation for women and men in the Atlanta area.

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Laser Hair Removal for Teens

When a child reaches adolescence, changes occur in your body. Hair growth is one of the most notable of these changes, and often can be annoying for some teens. Teenagers have a tendency to be too sensitive about hair growth, especially when it appears in a less desirable area of the body as the face or arms. Girls may be more sensitive about it than men. What can you do? Laser hair removal may be an option.

How does laser hair removal for teens

A teenager with unwanted hair shaving yet not wanting, or the use of wax and other methods, because these methods can stimulate hair growth faster on a teenager whose body is not fully mature. Laser hair removal is an option to consider, but should be decided by parents and adolescents. All laser hair removal clinics require a parent or legal guardian consent for the procedure on a child under 18 years of age.

Laser hair removal works the same for adolescents as it does for adults. In the latest technology, a laser light called intense pulsed light (IPL) is used to destroy hair follicles, where the unwanted hair appears. The procedure is safe for adolescents, but should be aware of how the procedure beforehand. Knowing what to expect to make the visit more enjoyable.

Possible side effects for teens

Side effects of laser hair removal has been greatly reduced with the latest technology IPL. However, adolescents should be aware of the possibility of side effects. A reddening of the treated area may occur for several days after a laser procedure for the patient must carefully plan the following days. Having regard to the procedure during a week of school holidays or summer months could be a good idea. In addition, the hair does not disappear immediately. Usually thickens first, and then fall in a week or two, so the expectations of the royal visit should not be too high. Swelling in the treated area can also occur for several hours after treatment.

Teens should understand that several visits may be necessary to remove all unwanted hair. Four visits are average, but could be less depending on the amount of hair that has to be removed, and the patient’s hair color and skin.

Disadvantages of laser hair removal for teens

Laser hair removal may not be the best option for some adolescents. One reason is cost. Laser hair removal can be expensive for teenagers, it is not permanent. The growth of a process-haired teenager is usually not mature and therefore more treatments may be required before to keep unwanted hair away. After a treatment session, the hair tends to stay out for about six months. After this period, the hair begins to grow again. The hair growth of a teenager is often faster than an adult, so that the laser hair removal procedure can be repeated.

Another reason is laser hair removal does not always work with every type of hair or skin. The affects are usually best for light skin and dark hair combo. Blond, white and gray hairs lack pigment, so that treatment is not effective or success rates may be limited. The adolescent and parent (s) should consult with a specialist in laser hair removal to decide whether treatment is better.

Tanning and laser hair removal

Another thing to consider is whether or not teenagers so often of his body, either sunlight or a solarium. A tan does not react positively to laser hair removal in many cases. Why? Tanned skin can prevent some of the laser energy reaching the hair follicles because the darker skin absorbs more energy than light. When the skin absorbs most light, the hair follicles are deprived of light, and the skin can be burned during the procedure, causing distress. Before the procedure, adolescents should avoid tanning for as long as possible with the use of strong sunscreen while outdoors.

Fortunately, there are new methods that appear on the scene to help people with tanned or dark skin. As technology and techniques improve, so are the most positive outcomes for people of all skin types and hair. An example is super long pulse technology that extends the power of light over a long period of time instead of intense, rapid treatments. The skin is not affected, and more hair follicles can be successfully achieved. There are many types of lasers and treatment methods on the market, so the specialized equipment and must be sought before considering treatment.

Adolescents may benefit from laser hair removal if they are ready for the procedure and possible side effects. A successful procedure can help build confidence and provide a safe, simple way to get rid of unwanted hair.

Cosmetic Surgeries Up Overall, Steady for Teens

Cosmetic Surgeries Up Overall, Steady for Teens
The number of cosmetic surgeries performed is rising overall, but the percentage of those age 18 and younger choosing cosmetic procedures has remained relatively unchanged over the past decade.

Read more on WebMD

Thinning Hair In Your Teens?

Your hair could be thinning for any number of reasons or combination of reasons, and without a thorough medical examination by a physician, it is impossible to tell which is which with any degree of certainty. Our goal in this article is to address the most common questions that we receive from our readers and to answer those questions in a very non-scientific manner, and perhaps even answer some questions that might be on your mind too. To follow, is a brief discussion on the known causes of thinning hair and how it can be treated medically.

In general terms, some of the most common reasons for hair loss or thinning are:
1. Genetics.
2. Illness.
3. Poor Diet.
4. Stress.
5. Medications.
6. Post-partum Alopecia.

Thinning Hair During Puberty!
In men, thinning hair can start any time after puberty, usually in the late teens to early 20’s. Typical male pattern thinning hair starts as a recession of the hairline with some thinning in the crown. This can eventually progress over years or decades, to the familiar ‘monk’s ring’ of hair.

Thinning Hair Solution: Hair Transplantation
The common method of implanting grafts is illustrated in figure 3. There are two type of donor grafts taken from the hair-bearing posterior scalp: cylindrical, elliptical (also macrografts) and micrografts or minigrafts. The most common type of Macrografts is cylindrical plug. Using a device like a hole puncher, the surgeon removes 1/8-inch-round graft containing about 12 to 20 hairs and placed into a smaller cylindrical hole in the anterior balding region of the scalp. Depending on the degree of baldness, 1 to 4 sessions of transplantation are required, with placement of 50 to 60 plugs at each session. Successive transplantation sessions are scheduled with at least a 3-month interval between procedures.

Hormones govern the growth of hair. In men, the male hormone, testosterone, governs beard, body hair and hair in the armpits. In women, estrogen, the female hormone generally prevents hair growth on the chin and encourages it to grow on the head. Occasionally women develop signs of thinning hair or baldness when estrogen levels drop. (see Rogaine)

So, we urge you to find out more about Hair loss, thinning hair and the remedies and treatments which can reverse this problem. Find out more at http://www.hairlossfact.info