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Dear Valued Patients, Friends and Colleagues,
Happy holidays!
La joie de vivre – our puppies remind us of the zest for life, and the joy of living.
Our holidays are more joyous knowing that you are part of our world. We are keeping you in our hearts this holiday season and always!
We wish you much joy, love, peace and good cheer, and a wonderful new year in 2023!
Sincerely,
Alison Young, MD PhD
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FREE Ultra Purifying Clay Mask AND Vitamin C Scrub ($125 retail value). With purchase of a Vivier Hyperpigmentation Program
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eCO2 Plus™: Treats Facial Wrinkles, Surgical and Acne Scars, Sun Damage and Brown Spots
Lutronic® eCO2 Plus™ is a gentle, fractional CO2 resurfacing laser that creates tiny micro-wounds while leaving bridges of untreated skin, to stimulate cellular regrowth. The surrounding healthy tissue promotes rapid healing to improve skin quality, giving the skin a firmer, smooth appearance.
Depending on your age, skin type and degree of sun damage, as well as your willingness to tolerate discomfort and downtime in a single treatment, versus less downtime from 2-3 treatments, the laser parameters will be customized to help achieve your goals.
Common treatment benefits include:
- Reduces facial fine lines and wrinkles
- Improves appearance of surgical scars and acne scars
- Reduces sun damage and brown spots
- Gives the skin a firmer, smooth appearance
- Lightens and brightens skin tone
I love the versatility and flexibility of eCO2 Plus™! A light treatment helps to even out skin tone and texture, and a more aggressive treatment helps to improve deeper wrinkles and acne scars. – Dr Young
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Vivier® Hyperpigmentation Program (Non-Hydroquinone)
Vivier Hyperpigmentation Program gently and effectively improves dark spots, aging skin, irregular skin texture, and skin tone in all skin types with mild hyperpigmentation, without the use of hydroquinone. The skin care routine takes 4 minutes a day to complete.
Each system contains pH balanced products that prepare the skin for the next step and restore the skin with gold standard, clinically proven ingredients:
- Medicated Wash contains 2% Salicylic acid USP (a beta-hydroxy acid with keratolytic and anti-inflammatory properties) and Hexamidine USP (an antimicrobial agent that reduces acne, with emollient capabilities to provide hydration).
- Radiance Serum contains 8% L-Ascorbic acid USP (an antioxidant that calms, brightens and retains moisture), 2% Arbutin (a natural and effective skin-brightening agent extracted from plants such as bearberry and pear), Resorcinol (a tyrosinase inhibitor that decreases hyperpigmentation and exfoliates, resulting in smoother, softer skin) and Grapefruit Extract (with antioxidant properties).
- Exfoliant Forte contains 7% Glycolic acid and 3% Lactic acid (which exfoliate and moisturize the skin)
- Retinol 1% Night Complex contains 1% pure Retinol (which enhances skin’s radiance, reduces and prevents wrinkles and fine lines), Vitamin C + E (antioxidants that calm, brighten, hydrate, reduce fine lines and wrinkles and protect from free-radical damage) and Shea Butter (an anti-inflammatory agent that protects the skin from dehydration).
- Skin Brightening Cream contains Arbutin (a natural and effective skin-brightening agent), Resorcinol (a tyrosinase inhibitor that decreases hyperpigmentation and exfoliates), Lactic acid (which exfoliates and moisturizes the skin) and Niacinamide (an antioxidant that upregulates the synthesis of ceramides and reduces appearance of fine lines and wrinkles).
- Sheer Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Lotion contains 9.9% Zinc Oxide (physical UV filter for excellent UVA/UVB protection)
I love the effects of Vivier® Hyperpigmentation program on brightening the skin and improving skin texture in all skin types. It helps to complement our treatment plan for melasma as well as photoaging. – Dr Young
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Dr. Young is excited to partner with Fullscript to give her patients access to high quality supplementations from the safety of their own homes. Look out for the Cyber Monday sale coming soon.
Fullscript is a smart, easy way to access supplements and meet wellness goals – from anywhere. You can pick your favourite supplements from your preferred device, and supplements get shipped right to your front door. Plus, getting started is completely free! It’s that simple.
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Dr. Young's Tip of the Month
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How To Relieve Itchy Skin
Everyone gets an itch once in a while. However, if an itch lasts for more than six weeks, it is considered a chronic itch and is more likely to disrupt your life. To help soothe itchy skin, follow these tips from dermatologists.
There are many reasons for itchy skin. It could be the result of a skin condition, such as dry skin (winter itch), eczema, shingles, hives, or psoriasis, or it could be a sign of a contagious disease, like scabies or ringworm. There are also internal or systemic causes for chronic itching including a drug reaction, allergies, celiac disease, kidney or liver disease, and malignancy including lymphoma.
To help soothe itchy skin, dermatologists recommend the following tips:
- Apply a cold, wet cloth or ice pack to the skin that itches. Do this for about five to 10 minutes or until the itch subsides.
- Take an oatmeal bath. This can be very soothing, especially for blisters or oozing skin due to chickenpox, hives, poison ivy or sunburn.
- Moisturize your skin. Always choose a moisturizer free of additives, fragrances and perfumes.
- Apply topical anesthetics that contain pramoxine.
- Apply cooling agents, such as menthol or calamine. You could also place your moisturizer in the refrigerator to help achieve this cooling effect.
While treating your skin, avoid scratching, as this will further irritate your skin and could increase your risk for a skin infection. It’s also a good idea to take steps to help prevent your skin from itching.
To help prevent itching, dermatologists recommend the following tips:
- Bathe with lukewarm – not hot – water. Try to limit your bath or shower to just 10 minutes.
- Always use “fragrance-free” lotions, soaps and detergents to minimize irritation. Be wary of products labeled “unscented,” as they might still have chemicals that can irritate your skin.
- As directed by your dermatologist, apply medications before moisturizing. Then, apply your moisturizer to all areas of your skin, including areas treated with medication.
- Wear loose-fitting, cotton clothes. Wool and other rough-feeling fabrics can irritate your skin, causing intense itching.
- Avoid extreme temperature changes. Maintain a relatively cool, neutral humidity environment in your house. Use a humidifier during winter if you are prone to dry skin and eczema.
- Reduce stress, as stress can make your itch worse.
If your itch does not go away with home treatment, see a board-certified dermatologist. Some people have more than one reason to scratch, and a dermatologist can work with you to find the cause and relieve your itching.
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