From the summer sun to the autumn wind, your skin can suffer as the seasons change. Check out these tips to keep your skin healthy this fall:



1. Keep skin hydrated



Fall weather can lead to dryness, so moisturizers and serums are important to keeping your skin soft and supple.



2. Oily skin needs moisture, too



In some cases, dryness can actually contribute to acne or oiliness. This is because the skin starts to procduce more oil to compensate for a lack of moisture.



3. Don't stop using sunscreen



Even when it's chilly, the suns rays can still damage your skin, leading to age spots, freckles, and even skin cancer. Try a moisturizer that has some SPF built-in, and keep you skin safe year-round.



4. Go in for a professional treatment



Microdermabrasion, frational resurfacing or a chemical peel can do wonders for your skin's health. There are a variety of treatments available to lift off dead skin cells and target the signs of aging, leaving you with a healthy glow.

Are you frustrated by post-summer sun damage? Maybe the signs of aging are pointing to a much higher number than you’d like. Meet Fraxel: an advanced medical procedure that can take years off your appearance by rejuvenating your skin from the inside out. FDA-approved Fraxel improves the skin by removing discolorations, imperfections, and fine lines and wrinkles. Unlike other procedures, Fraxel treatments can be customized to perfectly meet a variety of needs, and they require little to no downtime. In fact, most patients are able to resume their normal daily activities immediately after the procedure, and the risk of side effects is very limited.



Fraxel treatments are performed on an outpatient basis by highly trained medical professionals. The process is quick and easy—the skin is cleaned and numbed so you remain comfortable, and then the practitioner uses the Fraxel hand held device to target problem areas. The device uses microscopic lasers to effectively eliminate the signs of aging. Problem areas are addressed, and healthy skin is left unharmed, allowing for both effective results and fast healing.



With Fraxel, it is possible to look as young as you feel. Though it is most often used on the face, Fraxel can also be used to improve the appearance of the skin on the neck, chest, and hands. As an FDA approved procedure, Fraxel can safely eliminate or significantly reduce the appearance of skin imperfections without a lengthy recovery process. Contact a facility to learn more about this revolutionary procedure.

Summer's coming to a close, and after all the fun you've had, your skin's probably a little worse for wear. Drying chlorine and salt water, greasy sunscreens, and sun exposure have taken their toll... but don't worry, here are three excellent treatments designed to rejuvenate skin. Show your skin you care, and consider one of these cosmetic treatments:



Fotofacial/Intense Pulse Light Therapy: Photo rejuvenation is a non-ablative (does not damage the skin) skin rejuvenation technique that is delivered through a series of applications of intense pulsed light. The intense luminescent light is delivered to the interior layer of skin (dermis), leaving the exterior skin (epidermis) undamaged. Redness, spider veins, sun damage, and the signs of aging can all be addressed with this procedure, which can be performed on the face, neck and chest.



VI Peel: This is not your mother's chemical peel! The VI Peel consists of a serum containing a blend of special acids which work together to reduce many of the signs of aging, like skin problems caused by sun damage, such as wrinkles or brown spots, and pigmentation problems, such as hyper-pigmentation and melasma. Just the exfoliating properties of a chemical peel will give your damaged summer skin a revitalized look, but a VI Peel is even able to stimulate the production of collagen, so your skin looks refreshed and firm.



Fraxel: Fraxel is a laser treatment in the forefront of modern skin resurfacing. It utilizes technology that stimulates the cells ability to repair themselves to produce new healthy tissues. Through this process, the Fraxel laser restores collagen and skin elasticity. Wrinkles, sun damage, and discoloration are all significantly reduced or eliminated completely, with minimal downtime--allowing you to get back to having that end-of-summer fun!

DermaNetwork.org gets thousands of visitors every month--people just like you looking for information about cosmetic treatments, conditions, and specialists who can help them.



What's the buzz about this month? Our Top 5 popular cosmetic treatments are:

1. FotoFacial IPL. Photo rejuvenation is a non-ablative (does not damage the skin) skin rejuvenation technique that is delivered through a series of applications of intense pulsed light. The intense, luminescent light is delivered deep within the skin, targeting problems like rosacea and sun damage without damaging the skin's surface.


2. SmartLipo. SmartLipo uses the high-intensity energy of a laser to dissolve and remove fat deposits and tighten the surrounding skin.Unlike traditional liposuction, with SmartLipo patients aren't 'put under' with general anesthetic, which means they get to start enjoying their body contouring results faster than ever!
   
   


3. Fraxel. Reaching deep into the tissue of the skin, Fraxel lasers target problem areas and stimulate the production of new collagen. This process of controlled skin damage in small areas allows for minimal healing time and highly effective rejuvenation of the skin.


4. Chemical Peels. A chemical peel is a cosmetic procedure that rejuvenates the surface of the skin and treats various skin issues like fine lines and wrinkles, age spots, and mild scarring. There are a multitude of chemical peels to choose from, so your treatment can be customized to your individual needs.


5. Restylane. Restylane is an injectable dermal filling gel that is used to treat moderate to severe facial wrinkles, nasolabial folds (the folds from the nose to the corners of the mouth) and for sculpting lips. Patients love that Restylane is a natural cosmetic dermal filler that is made of non-animal-based hyaluronic acid--meaning that it poses fewer risks than many other dermal filler options, but provides fantastic results.

Got you thinking about one (or more!) of these popular treatments? Click on the links to learn more about the treatments, and then let us help you find an experienced local specialist who can tell you more.