Ezine 232 May 2022

Skin Care Tip

Coconut Oil Can Do Wonders

Coconut oil has a reputation for being a mystical elixir that can be utilized in the kitchen and the bathroom for a variety of purposes. The internet is brimming with information about this tropical oil, from hair care to natural skin care to recipes. Coconut oil contains medium chain fatty acids, which assist your skin in retaining moisture while also minimize dryness.

Coconut oil acts as a protective barrier, shielding your skin from environmental pollutants, filth, and other yucky stuff that you come into contact with on a daily basis. It softens the skin while protecting it. When applied on a daily basis, coconut oil can really help to reduce the effects of aging.

Anti-Aging Tip

Yoga and Anti-Aging Benefits

Yoga is well recognized for increasing energy, strength, and flexibility. Some individuals start doing yoga to relieve stress, but they usually keep doing it because it makes them feel, look, and stay energized.

Yoga, unlike traditional workouts, combines contemplative techniques such as deep breathing with actions that improve circulation, flexibility, balance, and strength. Yoga, in fact, is in a way a natural facelift since it cleanses, calms, and repairs the skin. Yoga helps to minimize the symptoms of aging by lowering oxidative stress, which diminishes skin flexibility. Yoga has shown to be effective in the treatment of back pain, particularly in the lower back. People who did yoga or stretching activities at least once a week for three months saw significant improvement in their condition, according to several studies. 

Plastic Surgery Tip

Removing Unwanted Beauty Marks or Moles

Moles and beauty markings are usually misconstrued but might be the same thing. While the term "beauty mark" may be used to describe these skin lesions, many individuals believe they are far from attractive.

Many people who have beauty marks or moles are self-conscious about their looks and wish to get them removed. Many individuals try to hide them with cosmetics, but this is only a temporary fix. With this in mind, it's understandable that more individuals are inquiring how to permanently remove beauty marks these days. Unfortunately, there are no home remedies for removing beauty marks that have been demonstrated to be successful. A lot of our patients that have tried these also give themselves some pretty significant scarring.

There are a couple of ways a plastic surgeon can remove the moles, aside from laser and that is either shaving or excising the mole, freezing it or burning it. Shaving involves using a surgical blade to shave the mole off the skin’s surface. Excising goes deeper than shaving - to excise the entire mole and stitch the skin back together. If you have any worries about a mole, don't try to remove it yourself; instead, get medical advice right away.

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Verify: Of the 24 recognized boards of the American Board of Medical Specialties, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is the only one that can certify a doctor in plastic surgery. Call 1-888-475-2784 or go to www.plasticsurgery.org to verify if a doctor is a legitimate plastic surgeon. Next, verify membership in the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS).  Call (1-888-272-7711) or go to (www.plasticsurgery.org) to verify ASAPS membership.

Get a Private Consultation.  Dr. Speron will listen to your personal cosmetic goals.  Next, he will discuss surgical and nonsurgical options, potential complications, healing time, and what benefits you can realistically expect.  

Click here to read the 7 Critical Questions to ask before agreeing to any surgical procedure.

Sam Speron, MD, FACS

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon