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Get Rid Of Acne Issues

Get Rid Of Acne Issues

We associate acne as a condition with teenage years but today a large number of adult women, well into their 30s, 40s, and even 50s are experiencing acne and some for the first time. Dermatologists call this “adult-onset acne.” It is most common among women going through menopause. Women tend to get adult acne more often than men do. Our modern lifestyles are contributing to more middle-aged women suffering the misery of bad skin and a serious attack of acne is on the rise.

Causes of the Epidemic of Adult Acne

If you’re getting acne as an adult, it is likely due to one or more of the following reasons:

Fluctuating hormone levels

Skin experts believe that an imbalance or increase in the male hormone, testosterone, cause the sebaceous glands to secrete oily sebum onto the skin. Too much sebum causes a build-up of oil and dead skin cells in hair follicle pores. Bacteria make their way to the blockage, and the growth in bacteria causes acne.

Women often experience fluctuating hormones:

Around their periods
During pregnancy, peri-menopause, and menopause
After discontinuing (or starting) birth control pills

Stress

Researchers have found that our body produce more androgens in response to stress, which stimulate the oil glands and hair follicles in the skin, and lead to acne. This is why we cannot control acne under constant stress.

Family history

Does a close blood relative, such as a parent, brother, or sister have acne? Findings from research studies suggest that some people may have a genetic predisposition for acne. People who have this predisposition seem more likely to get adult acne.

Diet

But many facets of modern life, especially our diet are also thought to contribute to it, including junk food, the excessive consumption of sugar, hormone imbalances, also due to hormone overload in processed foods.

Hair and skin care products

If you have adult acne, you should read the labels on your skin care and hair care products. Make sure that you see one of the following terms on every container:

Non-comedogenic
Non-acnegenic
Oil-free
Won’t clog pores

You want to make sure your moisturizer, cleanser, sunscreen, and all other products contain one of these terms. These products are least likely to cause acne.

Medication side effect

Acne is a side effect of some medicines. Talk with the doctor and ask if acne is a possible side effect. Opt for a different medicine if available. If you cannot take another medicine, you may want to see a dermatologist who can help you control the acne.

Effective treatment available for adult acne

You can control the symptoms of adult acne and patients need to find a treatment regime that works for them to maintain clear skin. If nothing clears your acne, you should see a dermatologist. Now you can achieve clear, beautiful skin with acne treatments featuring elōs technology. The elōs Acne Treatment is proven, effective, gentle acne treatment that is the first and only technology that uses elōs technology, combination of bi-polar radio frequency (RF) and light energies to effectively and gently resolve active acne, by treating it at its source.

The combined energies of elōs enable highly selective targeting of the sebaceous glands and acne bacteria. Infrared and RF energies reduce sebaceous gland activity, while blue light simultaneously destroys active acne. Less optical energy, when synergistically combined with bipolar RF, improves safety for all skin types.

Elōs is an effective treatment for most skin types. Calista Laser offers a free consultation to determine if it will work for you. Schedule your personalized consultation at 817-488-3838.

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Benefits Of Juvederm Dermal Fillers – DFW

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Post date December 22, 2020
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Benefits Of Juvederm Dermal Fillers – DFW

Our skin consists of two layers known as the epidermis and the dermis. The epidermis, or outer layer of the skin, acts as the skin’s primary defense against the environment, while the dermis is composed primarily of connective tissue and provides the skin with a support network. As we age, the collagen and elastin in our skin naturally breaks down, causing unwanted wrinkles and folds to appear. Most facial wrinkles and deeper nasolabial folds occur within the innermost dermal layer of the skin. Men and women who want to look more youthful without undergoing the knife, enhance certain facial features, or create volume in areas of the skin that have aged and wrinkled over time are turning to injectable cosmetic dermal fillers, often called a “liquid facelift.” They are also used to plump lips and smooth out moderate-to-severe facial folds and wrinkles, with little to no downtime or the risks associated with a traditional facelift surgery.

What Is Juvederm?

Juvederm is an injectable gel dermal filler, composed primarily from hyaluronic acid, which is a material naturally found readily throughout the human body, It promotes a secure and efficient, non invasive method of hydrating the skin to remove wrinkles.

Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a naturally-occurring molecule to bind and absorb water, which creates volume in the face. But, as we age, HA diminishes, which contributes to the presence of lines and folds. Dermal fillers work to correct this by restoring HA in your skin, helping to diminish wrinkles and nasolabial folds.

The gel is manufactured in a very unique fashion with maximum levels of hyaluronic acid concentration in a gel form that is even in consistency, resulting in smooth, natural, and youthful looking skin once injected. It is not produced from any form of animal tissue and no form of testing is required prior to the Juvederm injection treatment.

Where Does It Work?

Young, healthy-looking skin contains an abundance of the natural moisturizer called hyaluronic acid (HA). But with age, sunlight and other factors, the amount of HA in your skin reduces and causes your skin to lose structure and volume. It creates unwanted facial wrinkles and folds, like those parentheses lines around your nose and mouth. Using a dermal filler is a safe and effective way to replace the HA your skin has lost, bringing back its volume and smoothing away facial wrinkles and folds. From smile lines to vertical lip lines, Juvederm can smooth away unwanted wrinkles and restore natural contours. Juvederm has been used to treat numerous areas, including lips, nasal folds, cheeks, glabella, smokers lines, chin, earlobe and marionette lines around the mouth and under the eyes.

Professional aestheticians will ease Juvederm injectable gel under the skin to instantly restore your skin’s volume and smooth away facial wrinkles and folds. While patients should expect correction to persist at least four to six months, Juvederm injectable filler is the only hyaluronic acid filler that is FDA approved to last up to one year with initial treatment.

Juvederm Benefits

Offers instant, natural-looking results for up to one year with optimal treatment,
Juvederm is a non-surgical procedure with little to no downtime
FDA approved for safety and efficiency
Contains lidocaine which improves comfort during treatment
The non-surgical filler is suitable for all skin types.
Instantaneous and appreciable result
Fairly inexpensive when compared to facial plastic surgery.
Fast treatment, typically completed within 15-20 minutes
Requires no skin allergy testing, as the hyaluronic acid it contains is human-based and safe.

Call Calista Laser at 817-488-3838, to try our Juvederm lip fillers; walk out wrinkle free and looking younger.

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Microneedling Vs. Laser Skin Treatment (DFW)

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Post date December 21, 2020
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Microneedling Vs. Laser Skin Treatment (DFW)

You must have been living under a rock, if you have not heard of micro-needling skin treatment yet. It is a tried and tested affordable and safe way of naturally revitalizing your skin without damaging the outer layer of your skin. Micro-needling is effective and much less risky procedure than laser skin resurfacing. Microneedling or skin needling is minimally invasive procedure to rejuvenate the outer surface of your skin using tiny needles to cause superficial puncture wounds in your skin. These controlled skin injury of micro-holes spaced apart prompts a healing process to correct any visible skin inconsistencies. The body responds by growing collagen and elastic to heal the area treated with micro-needling.

Micro-needling can successfully treat:

Fine Lines
Fine Wrinkles on upper lip and even around the eyes
Acne Scars
Stretch marks
Body Scars
Skin slackness
Under Eye Bags
Dull Skin
Enlarged Pores
Hair Loss
Uneven Skin Tone

The new collagen and elastin does not just heal the damaged area but it also smoothens out any scars, gets rid of fine lines and wrinkles and improves skin elasticity. The depth of the puncture wounds can be controlled with the roller being used during the micro-needling treatment. Additionally it can be combined with radio frequency treatment of even your facial. Any product that is applied to the skin during micro-needling is more effective because it is able to penetrate beyond the outer surface of the skin into deeper layers.

Difference Between Microneedling And Laser Treatments

Microneedling and laser skin treatments both serve the same purpose of skin resurfacing but both are very different procedures, with common goals of treating signs of aging, minimizing acne scarring, and improving the general skin tone and texture. The two treatments create controlled wounds on the skin to stimulate a natural response from the body but they vary in their side effects, costs and downtime. Both procedures lead to the increased production of collagen to leave behind firm skin without any scarring and fine lines.

During a fractional laser treatment the laser burns the epidermis to create controlled wounds on the top layer of the skin that vary in size. Laser therapy is more invasive and therefore the skin’s natural reaction is heightened causing more pronounced redness and swelling in the treatment area. With a laser resurfacing treatment, anyone with darker skin are at a higher risk of skin discoloration because the laser heat energy can damage the melanocytes making it release too much or too little pigment causing uneven skin discoloration. Microneedling is gentle on the surface of the skin when creating uniform controlled wounds to activate the body’s natural skin renewal process. Unlike in laser treatment, micro-needling does not do any harm to the melanocytes and it leaves the epidermis intact without damage, which leads to faster healing, much less down time, and fewer potential side effects.

Microneedling is also considerably more successful in breaking up existing scar tissue to replace it with new, healthy skin cells. Therefore, micro-needling may be the treatment of choice for acne and minimizing scarring.

Microneedling also tightens and lifts any skin laxity while reducing acne scars, fine lines, photo-aging, stretch marks, and body scars. The benefits of choosing microneedling, is that it is faster, less invasive procedure with much less discomfort than laser treatments, where some patients may find the heat of laser intolerable and somewhat painful. Laser treatment also causes visible redness and swelling which takes at least four days to go down, so the downtime following a laser skin resurfacing treatment is more than with micro-needling. Micro-needling generally has no side-effects but when micro-needling is coupled with radiofrequency at your skin clinic, you may expect some redness and puffiness but it will disappear within a day.

Are you curious to see what the Calista Skin and Laser Clinic can do for your skin? Request a consultation with one of our licensed estheticians online or by calling 817-488-3838.

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Common Skin Conditions During Pregnancy And Their Treatment

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Post date December 21, 2020
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Common Skin Conditions During Pregnancy And Their Treatment

Now that you are expecting, where is the much talked about “pregnancy glow”? All you can see in the mirror is acne, dark pigmented areas in the skin, rashes, or stretch marks instead of bright, radiant-looking skin. Pregnancy does bring about many strange skin changes, primarily because of the change in the levels of hormones in your body and also due to the alterations to your immune system. The changes going on inside your body show on the outside too. The good news is that no matter how annoying it all seems, most of these conditions are harmless and will disappear after you give birth.

Calista Skin and Laser Center has put together a list of some common skin changes you can expect during your pregnancy and what you can do to keep your youthful complexion through it all.

Acne

You may see problematic pimples cropping up during pregnancy. Changes in hormonal levels in your body cause the oil glands to secrete more oil, which leads to frequent breakouts.

Try cleaning your face with over-the-counter products like soap in the morning and evening. Some over-the-counter acne medications are not considered safe during pregnancy. Try and avoid all over-the-counter and prescription retinol products, and ones containing benzoyl peroxide and Salicylic acid during pregnancy, When in doubt about a certain product, you can ask your doctor. Know that your acne should get better after your baby is born. Soon-to-be mums can try a Glycolic only chemical peel which is safe or get a Hydrafacial to help your skin look radiant again!

Melasma

Heard of the “mask of pregnancy”? It is basically melasma that causes dark pigmentation or splotches to appear on your face, nose and cheeks or other parts of your body exposed to the sun. The darker your skin tone, the more noticeable these changes will be.

If you experience either of these, you’re not alone. Nearly 75% of pregnant women experience melasma during pregnancy and while you cannot totally prevent this condition, you can wear a good sunscreen always to reduce the effects. Cover up when going out in the sun, wear wide brimmed hats, and use (and reapply) SPF daily to keep these unwanted splotches away.

You can also opt for cosmetic beauty treatment to treat melasma if you already had it before pregnancy. The best treatment plans can include topical creams, lasers, or chemical peels!

Spider Veins and Rosy Cheeks

Look down at your legs and if see these little, visible red blood vessels branching out into lines, they are spider veins. During pregnancy there is extra blood circulating through your beins which puts pressure on your capillaries. Spider veins and broken capillaries in your face resulting in rosy cheeks may be painful or uncomfortable for you, but they shouldn’t affect the baby.

You can prevent spider veins from showing up in the first place by taking plenty of vitamin C and not crossing your legs. Try some light exercises and elevate your legs while you’re sitting to encourage circulation and prevent spider veins. If you find the appearance of spider veins unsightly, you can try a combination of laser treatments and sclerotherapy to reduce the appearance of blood vessels almost anywhere on the body!

Stretch Marks

Almost all pregnant women will get stretch marks, which are a sign of growth! These are reddish streaks that run down the breasts or belly. Stretch marks appear when you gain weight rapidly, so follow directions from your doctor regarding weight gain. But stretch marks can sometimes be put down to genetics. Unwanted stretch marks come in many colors, which can change colors with time to a more flesh tone.

You can use topical medications to prevent stretch marks, but many are not considered safe during pregnancy. Always keep your skin hydrated by moisturizing daily with cocoa butter or lotion and drink plenty of water (2-3L/day). When you are done with breastfeeding you can begin treating your stretch marks with laser procedures to reduce their appearance. Check out cellulite and body contouring treatments to reduce the volume of fat tissues.

At Calista Skin & Laser Center our licensed aestheticians will draw up treatment plans specifically to suit your individual needs. Contact Calista at 817-488-3838 or email us- info@calistalaser.com

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Understanding Anti-Aging Skincare Routine And Products

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Post date December 21, 2020
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Understanding Anti-Aging Skincare Routine And Products

Aging well is at the top of everyone’s wish list. We all want to look younger and delay the signs of aging. There are skincare products lined up on shelves from serums, creams, cleansers, and antioxidants, with the promise to keep our skin looking radiant and glowing. Dermatologists know that a regular anti-aging skincare routine is a must from your late 20’s or early 30’s to protect your skin from the oncoming signs of aging, such as wrinkles, fine lines, spots, lesions and dullness. Once you are over fifty years of age, your skin clearly begins to show damage from the sun, pollutants in the environment, and unhealthy habits like smoking or excessive drinking. However, it is never too late to start on an anti aging skin care regimen to keep your skin healthy for the years to come. The right way to counter signs of aging is being aware of what causes them and taking precautionary steps to defend your skin against their effects.

Visible signs of aging can be seen on the skin from a combination of environmental factors, lifestyle choices, hormonal changes and genetics. Physiological aging happens from within as the epidermis layer thin and the skin loses its natural elasticity. Changes that brought about on the skin from without is known as photoaging. This is mainly from prolonged exposure to sunlight. The short wavelength ultraviolet radiation (UVB) can damage epidermis, while the longer wavelength ultraviolet radiation (UVA) is known to affect the dermis and infra-red radiation causes cell damage to the deeper dermis and subcutaneous tissue. The harmful rays of the sun penetrate the surface of the skin to change the cellular structure of the skin, causing it to prematurely age. Anti aging skin care products have to prevent and reverse these effects. With so many products available in the market to counter the signs of aging, the only way to know how they will affect you is to understand what’s in them. You can make a smarter choice by learning about the ingredients in the best anti aging skin care products.

Ingredients in Anti Aging Skin Care Products

Here are some common ingredients that effective anti aging skin care products usually contain.

Peptides – help defend against the visible signs of aging by working at the cellular structure level.

Sunscreen – The best anti aging skin care step is to invest in some cream or lotion with adequate UV and UB ray protection with a minimum of SPF 30. It stops skin damage from the harmful rays of the sun, prevents wrinkles, reduces age spots and inflammation.

Vitamin C – facilitates the production of collagen in your skin and tightens the skin, making it look less saggy. Vitamin C also is a natural anti-oxidant that fights free radicals to make the skin look radiant from within.

Vitamin E and Lipoic acid – is a great anti-oxidant that helps the body repair skin more effectively by flushing away toxins harmful for healthy skin cells. Vitamin E is a fat-soluble anti-oxidant that is present in our blood to fight against infection.

Retinol – is a vitamin A-derivative which can brighten your skin, smooth away lines & wrinkles, and improve skin texture. It also removes blemishes or skin pigmentation issues, and reduces pore size.

Moisturizers – Anti aging skin care products will have moisturizers to protect the skin from the environmental stressors. They help to hydrate the skin and improve skin texture by retaining moisture.

Regenerators – are regenerating ingredients in anti-aging products that heal the cell damage by promoting the creation of new cells. Age, sun exposure and hormonal imbalance can have an adverse effect on skin cells, which can be countered by regenerators.

Phytochemicals – Phytochemicals are obtained from plants and are very useful in fighting cancer. They are excellent UV radiation fighters.

You should buy the right anti aging skin care product based on your skin type. Use products specifically created for your skin type as using the wrong products can make your skin overly sensitive. People with dry skin should use thicker moisturizers and oily skin should be treated with non-aqueous serums. Apart from using the anti aging creams, regular exfoliation is good for removing dead skin cells and any pathogens that may be present on the surface of the skin.

Anti-aging skincare routine

Your anti-aging skincare routine should consist of cleansing, using antioxidants, eye cream and sunscreen. A gentle cleanser and warm water can help remove dirt and oil from your skin and enable products to reach deeper into your skin.

Using products with skin cell stimulant, like retinol, and antioxidants will help correct any present skin damage and slow further deterioration of skin cells. Antioxidants work deep within skin cells to prevent collagen from breaking down, thus promoting healthy skin from the inside out.

The skin around the eyes is thin, dry and sensitive to signs of aging, so gently apply a pea-size amount of under eye cream in that area.

Never leave without your sunscreen on. If you have not used SPF protection in your 20s, 30s and 40s, you may already have sun-related skin care problems, like dark spots on face and dull, sallow skin. When you’re over 50 there is an increasingly rapid deterioration of cell structures from sun damage.

To prevent new wrinkles and age spots from forming and protect the skin from free radicals, you need to use anti aging skin care moisturizing products with vitamins C and E, essential tea-based oils, besides SPF protection of at least 30.

Anti-Aging Treatments at Calista Skin and Laser Center

At Calista Skin & Laser Center our licensed aestheticians take the time to get to know you before devising treatment plans specifically to suit your individual needs. We offer a multitude of non-surgical skin rejuvenation procedures with minimal or no downtime. You may benefit from a monthly microdermabrasion to rid the skin of any dead skin cells, which can make your skin appear rough and dry. Consider scheduling regular Botox and/or dermal filler every three to four months to keep fine lines and wrinkles at bay. If you have visible signs of sun damage, acne, fine lines, scarring, or rosacea you may be recommended additional services.

Call in at 817-488-3838, to schedule a consultation and enhance your natural beauty with Calista Laser!

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HydraFacial For Face Cleaning And Skin Revival

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Post date December 21, 2020
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HydraFacial For Face Cleaning And Skin Revival

Facial treatments that focus on providing nourishment, restoring moisture, and preventing further damage can really make your skin glow almost instantaneously. The latest in facial treatment that has got Hollywood A list red carpet regulars like Beyonce, Kate Winslet, and Eva Mendes all excited is HydraFacial. The 60 minute HydraFacial treatment is the skin treatment of choice to remove dead skin cells from the surface of your skin, and unclog pores to make your skin look fresh and radiant.

Even the most lack lustre, haggard and dull skin can be revived with the right treatment. HydraFacial is the new luxurious cleansing and massaging treatment for your skin to remove dirt and grime from it, reduce puffiness and to leave it rejuvenated. Once you have your skin cleansed and massaged with product for an hour, it looks and feels bright, plump post treatment.

Improve The Look Of Your Skin

HydraFacial is performed using a vacuum based hand piece with different skin abrasion tips for varied applications. The probe helps to remove dead skin cells. The tip is loaded with specially formulated serums to target and fight different skin complaints. The tips work the serums into the underlying skin for deep cleansing and exfoliating. The antioxidant serums target the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and to tackle congested pores, hyper-pigmentation and acne problems. The larger tips are for the back and chest, while the smaller tips are used on the face and neck. The Vortex Fusion spiral design of the tip is more effective in helping the serums to penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin for better exfoliation. The vacuum pressure too can be adjusted for higher suction when needed to get rid of difficult black heads and milia from the skin.

Step 1 – Vortex-Exfoliation

At first, the multi-action Activ-4 serum is used for the cleaning and exfoliation of the skin. It cleanses deeply to remove dead skin cell and softens the sebum and impurities on the surface of the skin for easy extraction. The serum is hydrating and helps to dislodge dead skin cells easily. The Activ-4 serum has exfoliating, hydrating and calming extracts like Glucosamine HCI, Lactic acid, Algae extract, and Urea for firming and smoothing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Step 2 – Vortex-Peel

The next step of the treatment is the application of the GlySal solution, which is a mixture of Glycolic and Salicylic Acids. A smaller extraction tip is used for the application to help with exfoliation and peeling simultaneously, while softening up oil and impurities. This one step resurfacing procedure combines fast exfoliation with chemical peeling to eliminate or reduce post-peeling scaling. The serum smoothens and rejuvenates the skin and can be used safely on most skin types.

Step 3 – Vortex-Extraction

In the third step vortex-suction is used to clean out pores with the Beta-HD serum. The presence of Honey extract, glycol, and Salicylic acid helps to hydrate, moisturize and exfoliate the skin surface. It is especially effective on oily and congested skin. It softens and moisturizes the skin surface for the best possible results.

Step 4 – Vortex-Boost (Optional)

If the patient has specific skin concerns like fine lines, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation and dark spots, then Calista Skin and Laser Clinic will use proprietary skin solutions to effectively target these concern areas.

Step 5 – Vortex-Fusion

The final step of the basic HydraFacial is the application of Antiox-6 serum using brush-like strokes to nourish and protect the skin. This powerful serum combines deeply moisturizing Hyaluronic Acid, Peptides, detoxifying antioxidants such as Vitamin A, E, and a few other extracts like white tea extract, and rosemary extract, which works to detoxify and protect the skin from environmental free radicals. This serum is left on the skin to penetrate. It rejuvenates and replenishes moisture in the skin to improve its natural elasticity.

Besides relaxing the facial muscles, HydraFacial also provides health benefits for the skin. The vacuum helps the serum penetrate deep into the skin, leaving an immediately noticeable glow. Skin feels rejuvenated right after the treatment and there is noticeable suppleness. HydraFacial results in pore refinement and improved skin tone and texture. Fine lines and even deeper wrinkles disappear. There is no redness and no downtime after HydraFacial treatment.

Call Calista Skin and Laser Center and make your appointment today at 817-488-3838 for this perfect lunch time skin treatment.

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Bad Habits That May Be Aging Your Skin

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Post date December 21, 2020
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Bad Habits That May Be Aging Your Skin

Wrinkles seem to appear suddenly. One fine day, we look in the mirror to notice a new crease, folds or age spot on the skin that wasn’t there before. Wrinkles are a big part of the human predicament and they are bound to show up as time goes by. But many people develop wrinkles on sun-exposed areas like the face, neck, hands and forearms at a much younger age because of genetics, lifestyle habits and environmental factors. Read on to know what causes your facial skin to age and what you can do about it? While it is not possible to change the genetic factor, you can take positive steps to control the other beauty habits that can cause premature aging of facial skin to improve overall health and delay premature aging of your face.

Not Wearing Sunscreen

Sunlight is a vital source of vitamin D but over-exposure to harmful ultraviolet (UV) sunrays causes a breakdown of collagen and is one of the major causes of premature aging of your facial skin. Solar radiation accelerates the oxidation process making collagen fibers fragile and phenomenon is called solar elastosis. The solar radiation also increases the risk of skin lesions, including the life-threatening melanoma and too much sun exposure can also damages the sebaceous glands and cause dry skin.

While it is important to expose your skin to early morning sunlight for a few minutes daily, you should avoid going out in the sun during peak hours between 10a.m. to 4 p.m. To prevent wrinkles and fine lines, always wear sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30 or above every day throughout the year. You can delay the appearance of age spots, wrinkles, and sagging skin by always wearing protective clothing, like hats, long-sleeved shirts and sunglasses.

Smoking Too Much

Smoking results in premature fine lines typically appearing in places where the skin is very thin, such as the sides of the eyes and above the upper lip. Smokers are known to develop these types of fine lines almost a decade before they appear among non-smokers. Moreover cigarette smoke has chemical compounds and toxins that affect the collagen and elastin in your skin. Smoking further restricts blood flow to the skin, thereby depriving your skin of much needed oxygen and nutrients to renew themselves. The vitamin C level in the blood of smokers is about 60% lower on average in comparison to that of non-smokers. Vitamin C helps in the production of collagen fibers, and promotes youthful and healthy skin. If you can quit smoking, you can easily delay the appearance of wrinkles.

Poor Dietary Choices

Sugary treats increase the waistline and they cause the connective tissue of the skin to become rigid and lose its elasticity. When sugar molecules are broken down in the body, they create new molecules that are harmful to the collagen and elastin, leading to wrinkles.

Complete protein can help in the production of protein structures to promote the appearance of fresh skin, such as hyaluronic acid, collagen and elastin. It is also important to have a diet rich in antioxidants such as lycopene, lutein, beta-carotene and more. Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamin C and are also the main source of antioxidants. Soluble dietary antioxidants can reach the dermis to partially neutralize the oxidative damage from prolonged exposure to the sun. Fill your plate with rich colorful vegetables and fruits.

Alcohol Consumption

Alcohol causes damage to the skin texture and color and has considerable influence on the eye sockets. Drinking excessive amount of alcohol result in puffed eyes and can lead to the accumulation of toxins in the deeper layers of the skin. The lack of hydration causes your skin to lose elasticity and develop wrinkles. It results in the appearance of capillaries and redness of the cheeks too.

Poor Sleep

The body produces excessive stress hormone, cortisol, without proper sleep. This hormone breaks down skin cells and inadequate sleep becomes evident on the face. It is important to get at least 6 to 7 hours of quality sleep every day to look refreshed and youthful. When you sleep well, the pituitary gland in our brain secretes Human Growth Hormone (HGH) to improve skin elasticity and renew skin to maintain its thickness so that you are less likely to develop wrinkles. But do remember that sleeping on your belly or side may cause wrinkles to appear because you are burrowing your face into your pillow. This puts pressure on the collagen and elastin fibers in your skin causing fine lines to form on your chin and forehead. To prevent sleep lines, always sleep on your back.

Sleeping with Makeup

Many women skip removing their makeup before going to bed but skipping this ritual can cause significant damage to your skin and hasten the aging process. The makeup on your skin picks up pollutants and free radicals all through the day and if it is not removed before going to bed, it will clog the skin pores. This generally causes the breakdown of collagen fibers. So pamper your skin for a few minutes before going to bed every night. Remove your makeup, cleanse and apply a moisturizer. This allows your skin to breathe through the night and regenerate.

Now you can prevent new wrinkles from forming but what about minimizing the wrinkles that have already appeared. Try any of our nonsurgical beauty skin treatments for minimizing wrinkles. You can smooth and decrease lines around the mouth, forehead, eyes and cheeks with Refirme™ Skin Tightening with Elos Technology, Facial fillers like Juvederm can also help reduce deeper facial folds and creases. Even Botox works wonders on facial wrinkles – like crow’s feet, frown lines, and horizontal forehead wrinkles caused by repetitive facial expressions. Let Calista Skin & Laser Center help you develop your skin treatment plan to get rid of unsightly facial wrinkles.

Call us on 817-488-3838 to get started on your journey to healthier, younger looking skin.

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Microdermabrasion For Winter Skin

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Post date December 21, 2020
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Microdermabrasion For Winter Skin

Everyone wants to look their best for the holidays and having a youthful, glowing skin is an important part of upping your beauty quotient. Your skin is the most vulnerable to seasonal changes as it’s subject to the most exposure to the natural elements. It has borne the brunt of long, hot days spent outside enjoying the summer sun and then taken a beating from the chilly fall wind. Now with the temperatures dropping further and snow flying around, the winter months will be hard on your skin. The freezing weather and cold wind can leave your skin dry and lack luster.

Microdermabrasion treatment is a quick, convenient and simple non-surgical way to counteract the damage to your skin from overexposure to the sun and the environment. If you don’t want to go for the more invasive chemical peels, plastic surgery and botox injections then you can try microdermabrasion. It is your ticket to taking years off your skin and getting rid of scars, fine lines, acne, and age spots. No wonder it is the second most preferred non-surgical cosmetic procedure in the United States.

What Does The Microdermabrasion Procedure Involve?

Microdermabrasion removes the dead, dry, dull, outer layer of your skin from your face, neck, chest, hands and arms, leaving you looking radiant and fresh.

During microdermabrasion a diamond encrusted wand is passed over the skin to make skin abrasions, which provides deep exfoliation. Microdermabrasion devices use abrasive elements from diamond-pads, crystal and bristles that help to trigger a wound response. This prompts the skin to repair itself and become smoother and thicker.

The exfoliated dead skin cells are removed via a closed loop vacuum system. The vacuum machine buffs the skin gently to remove cellular debris and reveal a cleaner & brighter appearance. Dead skin cells are massaged to stimulate the lymph to aid removal of waste & toxins and also increase the blood flow to the dermal tissue.

Masks are applied after the treatment to nourish and strengthen the skin.

Advantages Of Microdermabrasion Treatment In The DFW Area

With microdermabrasion you will see immediate results. You can easily get cleaner and smoother skin after even one session.

The procedure only takes about 30 to 45 minutes and is completely painless. Being non-invasive, there is no discomfort or downtime and you make a quick return to your everyday activities right away, looking refreshed and glowing.

Microdermabrasion regenerates new skin cells and helps to turn the clock back on aging. You can heal your sun damaged skin and get rid of sun spots and wrinkles so that you are left with younger looking skin. A few sessions of microdermabrasion treatment can even acne scars too.

Microdermabrasion is considered safe for all skin types. Your treatment will be customized and the exfoliation depth set by our trained specialists depending on your skin type and skin condition.

There may be some reddening of the skin post treatment which goes down in a few hours but other than that there are no risks or side effects to the treatment.

The cost of microdermabrasion treatment is low and it is relatively inexpensive.

Microdermabrasion boosts collagen growth and increases cell turnover to leave your skin with improved elasticity and radiant.

Your skin typically regenerates in 30-day intervals so microdermabrasion should be repeated at intervals of four weeks for the best results.

Microdermabrasion is the perfect skin beauty treatment for sun-damaged skin, scars, fine lines, acne symptoms, freckles and age spots. It can dramatically change the way your skin looks and feels. Consult a professional at Calista Skin and Laser Center to get more information about microdermabrasion procedure. You can reach us at 817-488-3838 to look younger and get your radiant glow on for the coming year!

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How To Minimize The Appearance Of Crow’s Feet

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Post date December 21, 2020
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How To Minimize The Appearance Of Crow’s Feet

Just what are “crow’s feet,” besides the walking body part of the crow? If you are bothered by this condition, read on, to learn more about them and how you can minimize their appearance on your face with the right skin care and lifestyle changes.

What Are Crows Feet?

These are a form of wrinkles that end up at the corners of the eyes. They often look deeper and are noticed more than other wrinkled areas.

Why Do They Appear Around the Eyes?

As you age, collagen is lost; add to that exposure to the UV rays of the sun. Crow’s feet can occur at any age, however, since the skin around the eyes is thin and lacks oil glands to keep it lubricated. When elasticity around the eyes is lost, it is not able to bounce back to its previous state.

According to American Academy of Dermatology, there are certain lifestyle habits, such as cigarette smoking and excessive alcohol consumption, that can also lead to degraded elastin and collagen.

Smiling and squinting over a long period of time can also cause the loss of elasticity around the eyes.

How Can I Get Rid of These Wrinkles Around the Eyes?

There are some steps that you can take to lessen their depth; these involve lifestyle changes and awareness. Steps include:

Wearing a hat
Staying hydrated
Eating a healthful diet
Reducing toxin exposure
Wearing sunglasses that are UV protected
Using an SPF eye cream

A daily skin regimen combined with a diet that is healthy, along with eye cream, can help keep these lines from becoming worse.

Fillers, such as BOTOX or Dysport can be injected into the area to reduce facial muscle activity. Lines from expression become less noticeable with relaxation of the muscles; the face then has a rested more youthful appearance. The most common injection areas are between the brows, forehead and the area around the eyes.

On the other hand, skin care products can be delivered to your door and do not involve injections. The smartest way to find out what is the best solution for your needs and budget is to consult with a skin care professional, through a free consultation.

Find about more about Calista skin care and how we can help. We offer skin care products to add to your beauty routine every day.

Give Calista Skin & Laser Center a call at 817-488-3838 to book an appointment for a consultation. Ready to let those crows fly away?

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Options For Treating Acanthosis Nigricans

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Post date December 21, 2020
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Options For Treating Acanthosis Nigricans

If you are concerned with having Acanthosis Nigricans, here are options for the treatment of this skin discoloration.

What is Acanthosis Nigricans?

The condition is a discoloration of the skin is thickened, dark patches that can appear on the neck, thighs, and other areas. With a velvety texture, the skin remains soft and not tough. Not contagious or harmful, it can be bothersome to those who do not like its appearance.

What Are the Causes?

Although seen in healthy people and not necessarily a medical condition, this issue can be a side effect of the following:

Type 2 diabetes
Birth control pills, HGH, prednisone, high-dose niacin, and some other medications
Some cancers
Genetic disorders
Obesity, which is the most common

Since obesity is the most common cause, the loss of weight can often reverse it. Your doctors should diagnose Acanthosis Nigricans before any treatment is begun.

What Are Some Treatment Choices?

If the condition is caused by obesity, weight loss is the answer; it will disappear with the loss of the weight. Reversing insulin resistance is another way to treat it, with help from your doctor.

Cosmetic treatments, done by a trained professional, can also manage cases that are not too severe and have not been affected by weight loss. These treatments are:

Laser therapy
Dermabrasion
Topical retinoids

Before a cosmetic treatment is attempted, it is important that you see a doctor, as this condition may have a medical cause. After that, you can utilize some of the above to treat it.

Micro-needling – The Vampire Facelift

Used to treat pigment issues and brown spots as well as other conditions, micro-needling is one of the treatments used for this issue. Micro-needling increases collagen and has been practiced for more than 20 years.

It is popular these days to stay youthful, but micro-needling can also treat brown spots if you do not have any active infections, lesions, or known healing problems. Other names for the procedure include collagen induction therapy (CTI) and percutaneous collagen induction (PCI).

Skin Care Products and Laser Therapy

There are some skin care products that can help reduce the appearance of skin discoloration; they also improve fine lines in the skin. It is important that all procedures be done by a professional or professionally trained technician.

Laser therapy may be another solution, in addition to skin care. The first step in a cosmetic solution is to book a consultation with Calista Laser, in the DFW, Texas area, to find out more about how your unique case can be treated. Book an appointment or call 817-488-3838.

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