Dr. Helen Donatelli, M.D.

The Best Anti-Aging Products for Spring

April 25, 2018

5 Types of Laser Treatment

April 15, 2018

Lasers can help you get rid of pretty much any skin concern, from acne scars and unwanted hairs to wrinkles.

Laser treatments have been around since the 60s and have been getting better and better. Different types of lasers are used to treat different conditions, including:

Unwanted hair
Acne scars
Aging skin problems, such as age spots, fine lines and wrinkles on the face
Birthmarks
Spider veins
Droopy, dry, sagging eyelid skin and dark circles
Improve crow’s feet around the eyes
Pucker marks and frown lines
Brown spots and uneven skin color
Scars
Uneven skin tone and texture
Skin tightening

Here are 5 types of laser treatment you should know about:

1. Carbon Dioxide Laser (Co2):

First introduced in the 1960s, this type of laser treatment is still being used for skin rejuvenation. It has largely been replaced with fractional mode lasers, which have fewer side effects and heal faster. It is used to treat conditions like acne scars, deep set wrinkles, birthmarks, and skin tags. It is not apt for darker skin tones.

2. Erbium Yttrium-Aluminum-Garnet (Er:YAG):

This type of laser is used to cure pigmentation problems, sun damage, moles and wrinkles on the face, hands, neck or chest with minimal burning of surrounding tissues. With lesser side effects, it heals faster than CO2 Laser treatment.

3. Pulsed Dye Laser:

This treatment is great for treating spider veins, rosacea, and broken capillaries. It treats the skin by targeting the blood vessels directly to shrink them, making the skin less red. While not painful, it does feel like a rubber band snap, and can be used anywhere on the face and body. It needs around 3 to 5 sessions of treatment but results are permanent. The time taken for healing is just a couple of hours, during which the pinkness and the redness subsides.

4. Nd: Yag Laser:

Neodymium-doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet is a crystal that is used as a laser medium for solid-state lasers. These emit a wavelength of high energy light, which when focused on a certain skin condition, creates heat and destroys the diseased cells. This treatment is helpful with skin pigmentation, spider veins, and hair removal.

5. Alexandrite Laser:

If you have sun damage of birth marks, this treatment could be for you. This laser emits wavelength of high energy light that is converted to heat energy in order to damage a specific target area. This laser uses the process of photothermolysis, which means using light (photo) to heat (thermo) a selected area for destruction (lysis). Alexandrite lasers cause very precise tissue destruction of the lesion and leave tissue in the surrounding area undamaged.

To truly understand which laser treatment is right for you, it is important to schedule an appointment with your cosmetic dermatologist.

Behind the Procedure: Revanesse

April 09, 2018

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Benefits of Coconut Oil

April 01, 2018

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Beauty Through the Ages

March 22, 2018

Beauty has been a booming industry since ancient times.

Many of the techniques and practices we still use today have been used for centuries to keep skin clear, hair strong, and complexions beautiful. While technology has advanced modern skincare to places the Ancients could never have imagined, it is still interesting to look back and see what the elixirs of youth and beauty were in ancient times.

PALE SKIN - in ancient times, having pale skin meant that you had the luxury of staying indoors and not have to toil under the hot sun. Today, spending time in the sunshine and outdoors is a luxury. While both pale and tan skin are on trend, its important to use sunscreen, a relatively modern invention, to keep skin healthy.

POWDER- in the 19th century, powder makeup was introduced as a way for women to cover blemishes and freckles. Originally made from things like rice powder or pearl powder (which was very expensive), today we have a variety of powders to choose from that do different things.

SAFFRON OIL - according to records, Cleopatra would use saffron oil in her milk baths to achieve an extra glow. This practice is still used by some Indian and Moroccan women to help balance hormones and improve complexion.

SEA SALT - To achieve their firm and smooth complexions, Geishas in ancient Japan would mix sea salt with whipped cream (not the kind in the aerosol bottles) and massage their faces with it while bathing. Today, sea salt is still an ingredient in many scrubs, though is considered by many to be too course and harsh for the face.

ROSEWATER - originating in the markets of ancient Egypt, this was used frequently in both desserts and skincare. It makes a great toner, a fact that has brought it back into popularity (and the beauty aisles of stores) in recent months.

COCONUT OIL - most of us have come to worship at the church of coconut oil at one point or another. Throughout history, women in South Asia have counted it as their beauty secret for achieving long and healthy hair, as well as glowing skin. Coconut oil is found everywhere these days and can be used for everything from hair deep conditioning to removing waterproof makeup.

Dr. Helen Donatelli, M.D.

The Best Anti-Aging Products for Spring

Spring is a natural time to buy new beauty products.

Click HERE to see InStyle's list, and leave a comment to let me know if you agree or if they left something off.

5 Types of Laser Treatment

Lasers can help you get rid of pretty much any skin concern, from acne scars and unwanted hairs to wrinkles.

Here are 5 types of laser treatment you should know about:

Behind the Procedure: Revanesse

At my clinic I only use the best products so that you get the best results.

Here are some before and after photos that will show you what a huge impact Revanesse can make:

BEFORE AFTER

BEFORE AFTER

Benefits of Coconut Oil

Beauty Through the Ages

Beauty has been a booming industry since ancient times.

Contact:

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Dr. Helen Donatelli, M.D.

The Best Anti-Aging Products for Spring

Spring is a natural time to buy new beauty products.

Click HERE to see InStyle's list, and leave a comment to let me know if you agree or if they left something off.

5 Types of Laser Treatment

Lasers can help you get rid of pretty much any skin concern, from acne scars and unwanted hairs to wrinkles.

Here are 5 types of laser treatment you should know about:

Behind the Procedure: Revanesse

At my clinic I only use the best products so that you get the best results.

Here are some before and after photos that will show you what a huge impact Revanesse can make:

BEFORE AFTER BEFORE AFTER

Benefits of Coconut Oil

Beauty Through the Ages

Beauty has been a booming industry since ancient times.

Contact:

Search

BEFORE AFTER

BEFORE AFTER