#dermaltherapist

If you have sensitive skin you will benefit from a tailored skin care regime, this post also applies to my post laser patients. If in doubt, please consult with your designated nurse or #dermaltherapist as to the timings & sequence of #skincare actives . . 🔬Skin Science: Skin sensitivity is super common. Causes include #rosacea, #eczema & even #acne. In many cases it can be due to combining the wrong #skincare actives &/or not respecting your skin’s threshold. Post laser patients will also have sensitive skin . . ✅Vitamin B, also known as #niacinamide is well tolerated skin active. Vit B is a versatile active that reduces skin inflammation (ideal for irritated/sensitive skin), as well as improving the skin’s barrier function. Vitamin B also modulates skin dehydration, improving the moisture content of skin . . 🧐 Vitamin A:: Retinol-retinoids build #collagen, decrease #acne, improve enlarged #pores, & skin pigmentation. The flipside is that vit A can be irritating, especially in higher concentrations, for sensitive skin - start with niacinamide, or vitamin B . . 🍊Vit C or #ascorbicacid is a potent #antioxidant. VIt C is a powerful free radical scavenger mopping up collagen degrading molecules caused by UV rays & pollution. VItamin C can also promote collagen, & reduce unwanted skin pigment. The downside with Vit C is that the most active formulations are somewhat acidic (pH 2.5-3.5). This may cause inflammation & #angryskin in sensitive skin patients . . 📋In summary, titrate your skin care if you suffer from sensitive skin. A well thought out skin care plan can allow you to achieve your goals . . 🎬Action: For a guide as to skincare, contact my team @cliniccutis Our #dermaltherapists & nurses will tailor a program for your skin type . . 😎Davin’s Protip: For sensitive skin, less is more. Start slowly with vitamin B, then add a well formulated low concentration #retinol. An example is 0.5 Retinol from #obagi. Sensitive skin patients should initially avoid ‘acidic formulations’ such as vitamin C & skin acids such as #lacticacid & #glycolicacid / #AHAs. Most dermatologists advocate lasers over #chemicalpeels in patients with sensitive skin . Davin Lim (at Brisbane, Queensland, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CB9HcPGDWS5/?igshid=1wl7opoc3wkpb

Clinic week for electrotherapy. This procedure utilises alternating high frequency electrical current to create temporary micropores within targeted cell membranes so we can improve the skins permeability and deliver active ingredients deep into the dermis without the use of needles or any invasive penetration. The procedure is painless, relaxing to have done and gives great results! #electroporation #dermaljourneys #dermaltherapist #skinhealth #skilledhands #studentlife #aesthetic #dermal (at Victoria University Dermal Therapy Teaching Clinic)

Another day in clinic. Diathermy is a fantastic way to treat benign skin lesions such as cherry angiomas, skin tags and dilated blood vessels. #dermaltherapist #dermaljourneys #skintreatments #electrotherapy (at Victoria University Dermal Therapy Teaching Clinic)

Body dysmorphia is a disorder that affects so many. Low body image has been known about for many years with models and marketing getting the blame for fad diets, starvation and obsessive overtraining. How many do you think may suffer from just a distorted view of themselves? With an increasing trend of cosmetic procedures, only true professionals take the time during their consults to establish any underlying body dysmorphic condition before agreeing to proceed with any cosmetic procedures. Image retrieved from https://fineartamerica.com/featured/body-dysmorphia-victor-de-schwanberg.html

Still confused about cellulite and how it actually forms? The hardening and contraction of the vertical septum (anchoring connective tissue) which divides fat compartments is the culprit. Men have a more angular connective tissue than woman which is why cellulite is less commonly found in men. Weight gain and toxin accumulation also increases the size of the protruding fat cells beyond this dividing connective tissue and creating the dimpling effect. This fat is a superficially located and rarely responds well to diet. Exercise increases circulation to the area and the nutrients delivered through the blood may assist in this connective tissue remaining more supple and reducing the contraction and ultimately the appearance of cellulite. #cellulite #fat #bodytransformation #dermaljourneys #dermaltherapist

2015 Dermalogica Congress #flashback #vegasbaby #dermaltherapist #dermaljourneys #colleagues #skintherapists #travellingtheworld #cosmopolitanlasvegas (at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas)