We have the Whitening treatment which helps lighten dark spots, pigmentation and uneven skin tone. This treatment leaves skin looking and feeling translucent and is safe enough for most skin types. Try our White Mask weekly to help correct problems between visits.

YES, I have seen reports of hyper-pigmentation and scars fading over time from the use of these lights.

The incisions are so tiny, that any scarring is not seen. Most patients can barely see their incisions four to six weeks following surgery. Compared to the “railroad tracks” associated with traditional vein stripping, the scars are practically non-existent.

Sleep deprivation is a lack of sufficient sleep. If you don't feel as though you're getting enough sleep, or regularly feel groggy or tired, then it's likely that you suffer from sleep deprivation. You need to take action. Insomnia is the inability to get to sleep. If you spend more than 30 minutes each night trying to fall asleep, then you suffer from insomnia. Again, you need to take action.

This occurs due to uneven accumulation of melanin pigment in the epidermis. Sunlight stimulates melanin production, which manifests as freckles on the sun-exposed areas. Hyperpigmentation also occurs due to chronic inflammation, especially following long-term acne and severe-grade acne. The best approach to management would be to have a balanced and high-protein diet with an adequate amount of Vit. A Treat acne lesions and take preventive measures.

Acne scarring is a reaction to the inflammation in the skin caused by acne. During the inflammatory process, tissue is destroyed and in an attempt to heal the skin, a reaction called fibrosis occurs. Fibrosis leads to changes in the texture of the skin that can be thinner (called atrophic) or thicker (called hypertrophic) than normal skin. Scarring is permanent.

One of the wonderful additional benefits of the cleansing program is that it helps clear up flatulence. However, if you experience any flatulence after cleansing, try drinking peppermint or catnip tea. Should the flatulence continue for more than a few days, the ?juva Ultra Pro formula may be taken to assist re-populating the friendly bacteria of the bowel.

There may be some reduction in the volume of your stools. That's normal after a decrease in food intake, because you eat less fiber. This should not cause severe problems. If difficulties do arise, check with your doctor. He or she may suggest you take a mild laxative and drink plenty of water for a while. Drinking plenty of water is a good idea, anyway. Your needs will vary, but you should drink at least 6-8 glasses of water a day.

Pigmentation disorders are caused by various factors, which include sun damage, hormonal imbalance, and skin trauma or disease. Of all these causes, sun damage is both the most common, and the most easily prevented! Simply applying a sunscreen with a minimum SPF15 every day, and avoiding peak sun times around midday, will do a lot to prevent the sun damage that can make your skin's pigment act up. Dermalogica's Solar Defence Booster SPF30 provides optimum daily sun protection.

Scarring is best prevented by getting rid of the acne. Dermatologists can use various methods to improve the scarring caused by acne. The treatment must always be individualized for the specific patient. Chemical peels may be used in some patients, while dermabrasion or laser abrasion may benefit others. It is important that the acne be well controlled before any procedure is used to alleviate scarring.

Under normal conditions, there are no harmful effects from electrology treatment. Most undesirable aftereffects are caused by the patient. Scratching, picking, or using heavy makeup, and of course general uncleanliness, can cause problems. Caution should be taken with diabetics and patients prone to keloids. To avoid harming the patient, the electrologist should not treat areas inside the nose or ears, or wherever there are skin irritations, until the patient has been examined by a physician.

We typically recommend checking every 3 months, and we offer sperm banking based upon the quality of the sample. The chance of scarring is approximately 7 to 10 percent in the first 1 to 2 years following a successful reversal.