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SUN DAMAGE RECOVERY – PART 3: Treatment with Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)

March 4, 2013 Deborah Graham Warren

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Before and AfterReal treatment for sun damage?

Sign me up! Faced with the good fortune of choosing between the top two technologies available for the treatment of hyperpigmentation—Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) and Fraxel Laser Resurfacing—I had a tough decision to make.

Or did I?

After some serious discussion with the experts at The Skin Center about the benefits of each technology, I did something rather unconventional. I chose BOTH. I thought it would be beneficial for our patients to see the results of both treatments on the same face—mine. So I offered up the right side of my Read more

Anti Aging Skin Care, Broad Spectrum Sunscreen, chemical peels, fraxel, hyperpigmentation, Intense Pulsed Light, IPL, Med Spa Treatments, Med Spa Treatments for Men, Skin Center Medical Spa, Sun Damage

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SUN DAMAGE RECOVERY: PART 2 Understanding Hyperpigmentation

January 31, 2013 Deborah Graham Warren

sun damageYour skin is your largest organ. At The Skin Center, we strive to help you develop a healthy relationship with your skin. Our goal is not only to treat skin problems, such as hyperpigmentation, but to help you prevent them. And since knowledge is power, it helps to understand some skin basics.

The undisputed #1 cause of premature aging is “sun damage” which is the catch-all term for dry, wrinkly skin, often prone to “hyperpigmentation.”
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Dangers of Spray Tanning

July 10, 2012 Deborah Graham Warren

Dangers of Spray Tanning

Society’s love-hate relationship with chemicals continues. Now we’re hearing media blasts about the questionable safety of the spray tanning products used by tanning salons. ABC News recently brought the scrutiny of DHA (dihydroxyacetone) into the public eye. This is the active bronzing ingredient in spray tanning products. Here’s the low down that spray tanning salons seem to keep on the down low: Read more

Anti Aging Skin Care, at-home treatment, Broad Spectrum Sunscreen, chemical peels, fraxel, IPL, Med Spa Treatments, Med Spa Treatments for Men, skin care products, Skin Center Products, Skin Treatments, Spray Tanning, Sun Damage, sunscreen

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Build More Collagen with At-Home MicroDermal Roller Treatments

February 10, 2012 Deborah Graham Warren

We recently mentioned Dr. Brandy’s love of Dermal Infusion with the MicroDermal Roller on our Facebook page. Many of our Facebook fans wanted to know more about the device―so, we are happy to cover this collagen-building treatment (also known as Collagen Induction Therapy) in more detail, as promised.

The MicroDermal Roller is a hand-held device with over 200 very fine bristles or needles. This gadget is designed for home use. By gently rolling it over your face, the bristles creates microscopic channels in the skin, allowing for increased absorption of your favorite topical serums, lotions and prescription-grade Retin-A.
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10 Tips to Winterize Your Skin

October 25, 2011 Deborah Graham Warren

The Skin Center Medical Spa Pittsburgh, PA /Columbus, OH

We winterize our homes, our cars and our wardrobes. What about our skin?

With temperatures dropping outside and humidity levels falling inside, your previously dewy skin can become dry, flaky, cracked and increasingly sensitive with each passing day. Now is the time to start switching up your skin treatment routines with appropriate skin care products and skin treatments for the blustery winter months.
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Anti Aging Skin Care, Columbus Cosmetic Surgery, Pittsburgh Cosmetic Surgery, Skin Center Products, Skin Treatments, Sun Damage

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What to Expect from Your Skin Treatment Consultation

October 20, 2011 Deborah Graham Warren

THE SKIN CENTER MEDICAL SPA PITTSBURGH, PA / COLUMBUS, OH

Skin Treatment Consultation

If you’ve been considering taking more control over the aging process, chances are that you have skin care questions. That’s why we end each of our Beauty Blog topics with a link to Schedule your free consultation today! At your complimentary skin care consultation at The Skin Center Medical Spa in Pittsburgh, PA and Columbus, OH, you can explore your skin treatment options based on your anti aging skin care needs, lifestyle and finances. The comment we hear most often from our clients after a consult is, “I wish I had done this sooner!”
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