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Women Fighting Aging Skin are Most Frequent Users of
Cosmetic Treatments
Dermatologists hear what women want and what
they are getting
 July
27, 2006 – Women are the most likely to seek cosmetic treatments from dermatologists and their most common request is
treatment for wrinkles – aging skin on the face and body. Speaking today
at ACADEMY ’06, the American Academy of Dermatology’s (Academy) summer
scientific meeting, dermatologist Marian E. Northington, M.D., F.A.A.D.,
of Birmingham, Ala., discussed the most frequent requests women make in
the dermatologist’s office and the procedures dermatologists regularly
recommend.
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“Women want dermatologic procedures that are safe,
effective and create the appearance of youth and vitality,” said Dr.
Northington. “Dermatologists can help women achieve these goals by
listening to the patient’s specific concerns, evaluating the patient’s
skin type and recommending treatments that result in the desired
appearance.”
Women most often request treatment for wrinkles,
but this can cover a wide variety of aging skin on the face and the
body. When discussing treatment options for the face, Dr. Northington
recommends that when talking to a dermatologist about wrinkles women
talk about texture abnormalities of the skin, such as roughness or a
loose, crinkled paper-like appearance.
She also recommends that women ask about uneven
skin tone, redness and volume loss, which leads to prominent nasolabial
lines and marionette lines.
The face is not the only area of the body where
cosmetic procedures should be considered. It is important to discuss
rejuvenating the hands, neck and chest, because these areas can show
signs of aging due to their constant exposure to the sun. “By
rejuvenating the face and not the other extremities, patients may find
that their new, revitalized skin tone does not match the appearance of
their other sun-exposed body parts,” stated Dr. Northington, “thereby
limiting the appearance of vitality and youth which they were hoping to
achieve.”
According to Dr. Northington, there are three
cosmetic procedures that women should want and should ask about when
considering treatment for aging skin. “As always, and with any cosmetic
procedure, patient safety is the top priority for any dermatologist,”
stated Dr. Northington. “A well-informed patient and a skilled
dermatologist are always the best prescription for a successful
outcome.”
Botulinum Toxin
Today, cosmetic uses for botulinum toxin include treating the
vertical lines between the eyebrows and on the bridge of the nose,
squint lines or crow’s feet at the corners of the eyes, forehead
horizontal lines, and the muscle bands often visible on the neck,
commonly known as "turkey neck."
During the procedure, which takes only minutes,
small doses of botulinum toxin are injected into affected muscles. The
toxin binds to the nerve endings, blocking the release of the chemical
acetylcholine, which would otherwise signal the muscle to contract. The
toxin then relaxes the injected muscle.
After injection, the muscle relaxes, creating a
smooth surface that lasts about three to four months before the muscle
recovers its original strength. Even after the actual effects of
botulinum toxin are gone, the lines that are left behind are not as deep
and don’t return to their original severity.
“Facial wrinkles can be classified into two types,
those resulting from sun damage and the natural aging process of the
skin, and those wrinkles produced by lifelong contraction of facial
muscles, also called muscular lines,” said Dr. Northington. “Muscular
lines disappear when the muscle that produces them is rendered inactive
or weakened by a muscular blocking agent like botulinum toxin – which
typically occurs a few days following the procedure. By eliminating the
excessive muscular pull, the surface of the skin stretches out and the
wrinkle disappears.”
Wrinkle Fillers
Fillers are commonly used to treat facial lines and wrinkles, hollow
cheeks, receding chins, thinning lips and wrinkles between the eyes.
There are many types of wrinkle fillers, including the following that
are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and that are
widely available:
• Purified collagen from cattle and humans is most
often used to treat very fine wrinkles around the eyes and mouth, deep
lines and creases, depressed scars such as those from acne or chicken
pox, and to add volume to thin lips. Results last three to nine months.
• Hyaluronic acid gel may be used to treat lines around the mouth and to
plump lips. Results last three to six months.
• Poly-L-lactic acid beads are commonly used to replace lost facial fat,
especially around the eyes and in the cheeks. Results last up to two
years.
• Self-donated fat, or fat transfer, is most often used to treat deep
lines, deep scars, and hollow cheeks and restore contour to a face.
Results last one to three years.
Despite the ease of use and minimal risk, Dr.
Northington stressed that wrinkle fillers need to be injected by an
experienced and well-trained physician, such as a dermatologist, in
order to reduce the risk of side effects.
Fractional Resurfacing
Fractional rejuvenation uses a non-ablative (non-invasive) laser
assisted by a computer that precisely reads the contours of the face and
body and rejuvenates the skin without breaking the skin surface. It can
be used to improve wrinkles, pigment irregularities and texture
abnormalities. Since it only treats a fraction of the skin surface at a
time, it may take several treatments to see results.
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“The best place for women to find answers to their
questions about aging skin is from their dermatologist, since we are the
experts in the diagnosis and medical, surgical and cosmetic treatment of
aging skin,” stated Dr. Northington. “As the number of cosmetic
procedures and treatments continues to increase and more technologically
advanced treatments becoming available every year, a dermatologist’s
recommendations can help consumers make informed decisions about what is
best for their skin.”
Headquartered in Schaumburg, Ill., the American
Academy of Dermatology (Academy), founded in 1938, is the largest, most
influential, and most representative of all dermatologic associations.
With a membership of more than 15,000 dermatologists worldwide, the
Academy is committed to: advancing the diagnosis and medical, surgical
and cosmetic treatment of the skin, hair and nails; advocating high
standards in clinical practice, education, and research in dermatology;
and supporting and enhancing patient care for a lifetime of healthier
skin, hair and nails.
>> For more information, contact the Academy at
1-888-462-DERM (3376) or
http://www.aad.org.
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