the Fall 2006 Newsletter

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Volume 1, Issue 2
www.aesthetic-solutions.com
Fall 2006
Banishing Brown Spots
New IPL Technology
We have been successfully treating patients
with IPL in our practice for over 4 years and
have had some great testimonials on this
universal procedure. We believe in ongoing
education to learn about the current, safest,
most effective treatments available. After
researching many types of light sources, we
are happy to be the first practice in the
Triangle area with the most advanced
technology in IPL today. The new Ellipse Flex
I2PL is faster, treats multiple skin conditions,
and is more effective in treating resistant
areas than traditional IPL machines. Come
find out what you’re missing!
IPL- Intense Pulsed Light
IPL Photo-rejuvenation therapy is a light
based source that uses energy to treat sundamaged skin with minimal or no “downtime.” Although it is not a laser IPL can treat
many of the same conditions that lasers do,
without wounding the skin. IPL is most
recommended for sun-damaged skin and is
widely recognized for its ability to improve
the following skin issues: brown spots,
broken blood vessels, and uneven skin tone.
The beauty of this procedure is that we can
safely treat the face, neck, chest, or any
other body part that has suffered sundamage
How it works
IPL treatments work to eliminate brown
spots by “shocking” the cells into releasing
their pigment. The light penetrates deep
into the skin, disrupting the collagen, which
starts to regenerate by bundling together
more densely. Treatments usually take about
a half an hour, depending on the area being
treated. Patients have described the
sensation as a “rubber band snap”, followed
by a hot sensation akin to the feeling of
sunburn. Persons with significant freckling
and/or hyper- pigmentation will notice that
treated skin initially darkens. The darkening of
these brown spots only lasts for a few days
before sloughing off and fading into a lighter
color than before treatment.
are considering IPL or any other procedure,
we recommend scheduling a consultation
with one of our physicians to find out what
your options are.
Who benefits from IPL?
A good skin care regimen is important to
maximizing the benefits of IPL.
Preparing the skin with products
containing AHA’s (alphahydroxy acids), retinoids, and
products containing
hydroquinone (a bleaching
agent that reduces melanin
production), will enhance
and maintain your
results. A physical
sunblock is a must when
treating any patient with
skin discoloration, as sun
and heat can exacerbate
dark spots and patches.
The best candidates for IPL treatment are
patients with lighter skin tones who desire
improvement from such imperfections as
uneven skin, dull complexion, and
discoloration. Darker skin tones and/or tanned
skin are not recommended for IPL. This
treatment is the perfect “starting point” for
those who wish to dramatically improve the
appearance and quality of their skin, but are
not ready for major surgery. On the other
hand, IPL treatment can be used in
conjunction with and significantly enhance
many surgical procedures. IPL can be the
perfect non-invasive procedure used alone or
in combination with other therapies, resulting
in a healthy, more youthful appearance. If you
Maximizing your benefits
How many
treatments
will I need?
We generally recommend one
IPL treatment per decade of the patient’s age.
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Sun Protection
2
Physician News
2
Breast Cancer Awareness
3
Consider BOTOX
3
Product Bar
3
Save a tree with e-newsletters!
Superior Sun
Protection is
Here At Last!
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) has finally approved the
revolutionary sunscreen Anthelios for the
U.S. consumer. Anthelios, which has been
produced in France by cosmetics company
L’Oreal, offers a superior formulation that
protects from both UVA light, associated
with pre-mature aging, and UVB light,
responsible for actual burning. The active
ingredients in Anthelios have been widely
used by dermatologists throughout Europe
and Canada to protect against skin cancer
and aging for more than a decade now.
With so many sunscreens already available,
what sets this product apart is its innovative
use of Mexoryl SX, a unique ingredient that
prevents UVA absorption better than any
other. Most sunscreens sold in the United
States only block UVB rays, which cause
sunburn and some types of skin damage.
Anthelios covers UVB, but also offers
protection from harmful UVA rays.
"Ultraviolet-A light is most damaging to your
skin”, says Dr. Sue Ellen Cox, Medical Director
of Aesthetic Solutions. She explains that
“UVA has a longer wavelength, so it can
penetrate deeper into the skin, and instead of
attacking the upper layers of the skin it
attacks the layers that give your skin its tone,
its elasticity. You age much faster getting
brown spots and wrinkles, all the things
associated with aging”. Dr. Cox stresses the
importance of using a sunscreen that
prevents both UVA and UVB absorption.
Although Mexoryl SX has been spotlighted
in Anthelios, the new product will also
contain two other active ingredients,
octocrylene and avobenzone, to ensure
broad spectrum protection and makes
Anthelios SX more powerful than anything
else on the market today.
We at Aesthetic Solutions have been
anxiously awaiting the approval of Anthelios
and are excited to be able to add this superior
product to the future of skincare that
includes regular skin cancer screenings for
awareness of sun damage that may have
already been incurred. Check our website for
updates about this exciting new sunscreen.
www.aesthetic-solutions.com, or call our
office, (919) 403-6200.
News Flash!
Physician News
Dr. Sue Ellen Cox was voted one of North
Carolina’s top 10 dermatologist. The list was
compiled by the reputable company, Best Doctors
Inc. The company asked about 35,000 physicians
and surgeons nationwide to grade other doctors
in their specialty. We are proud to announce that
Dr. Cox was at the top of the list.
Dr. Cox was the Forum Director at the AAD
Annual Meeting San Francisco, CA. on March 3,
2006. She also presented “How to Start a
Cosmetic Practice” and “Surgical Pearls:
Botox® A- Similarities and Differences
between Old and New” at the meeting.
Dr. Cox was Co-Chair for the 2006 Annual
Winter Symposium on the Latest Advances in
Facial Plastic Surgery in Park City, UT on
February 2-8, 2006. She was the moderator for
the Cutaneous Rejuvenation and Filler
Sessions at the meeting as well as presented
“Periorbital Rejuvenation: Treatment with
Injectables, Resurfacing, and Vascular Lasers”.
Dr. Cox has also had several articles published in
the medical journal Dermatologic Surgery.
“Adequate Body Peel Prep Aids Tx, Enhances
Results” was published in February 2006 and
“ASDS Guidelines of Care for Tumescent
Liposuction” was published in May 2006.
On February 24-26, 2006 Dr. Cox traveled to
Santa Monica, CA to attend the 3rd Annual
National Education Faculty Meeting.
Dr. Finn was interviewed for an article titled
“Surgeon’s Perspective: Ethics,” for the
Cosmetic Surgery Times journal, March 2006.
Dr. J. Charles Finn attended the International
Symposium of Facial Plastic Surgery in Las
Vegas, NV on May 1-4, 2006. He brought along
Julie English (Business Manager), Jill Streeter
(Patient Coordinator/Marketing), Stacie Knight
(Front Office Coordinator), Kim Schell, and Jenny
Smithwick (Nurses) and Jennifer Jahoo
(Aesthetician) to support the staff in their
continuing education endeavors.
Dr. Finn was an expert speaker at the 2006
Annual Winter Symposium on the Latest
Advances in Facial Plastic Surgery in Park City,
UT on February 28, 2006. Dr. Finn
presented “Approach
to Blepharoplasty”
and “Avoiding
Complications
in Midface Lifting”.
Dr. J. Charles Finn and Dr. Sue Ellen Cox
Both Dr. Finn and Dr. Cox along with only 10 other
top experts from around the world participated in
the IntraMed Educational Group “International
Experts Roundtable Meeting” in London, England
on June 26-27, 2006. The purpose of the meetings
was to discuss the many treatment indications of
Botox® and the future positioning of Botox®.
The 2nd Annual Cosmetic Boot Camp was held in
Aspen, CO on July 19-22, 2006. Dr. Cox presented
“Adding Liposuction to Your Menu” and “Cosmetic
Practice Management: Do’s and Don’ts to Build and
Retain Patients” while Dr. Finn presented “When to
Resort (Embrace) to Surgery”.
We are proud to announce that Aesthetic Solutions
has once again has achieved a three year term
of accreditation from the Accreditation
Association for Ambulatory Health Care
(AAAHC). Accreditation is a voluntary process
through which an ambulatory health care
organization is able to measure the quality of its
services and performance against nationally
recognized standards. The AAAHC measures the
quality of our services and our performance
against nationally recognized standards of
healthcare. The compliance with those standards
implies a commitment to continual self-evaluation
and continuous improvement. Aesthetic Solutions
has been a AAAHC accredited facility since 1999.
Dr. Finn and Dr. Cox have co-authored a book
chapter titled “Periorbital Rejuvenation –
Fillers in the Periorbital Complex” for the
medical book Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics. This
issue will focus on Soft Tissue Fillers and should
be published by the end of 2006.
Julie English, Business Manager, Jill Streeter,
Patient Coordinator/Marketing, Alexandra Kerr,
Patient Coordinator, Stacie Knight, and Rosina
Orr, Front Office Coordinators
attended the Allergan
Aesthetics University in June
in Newport Beach, CA.
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October-Breast Cancer
Awareness Month
Consider experience
when contemplating
In May 2006, Dr. Cox and Dr. Finn donated all of their cosmetic consultation
fees to The Melanoma Education Foundation in honor of Melanoma
Awareness Month. For all of you patients who came in for a cosmetic
consultation last May--you should be proud! You helped raise $1680.00 in
donations for the Melanoma Education Foundation!
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month in October 2006, Dr. Cox and Dr. Finn will again
be donating all cosmetic consultation fees, this time to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer
Foundation. For more than 20 years the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation has been
a global leader in the fight against breast cancer by way of community based outreach
programs and its support of new innovative research. The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer
Foundation is one of the nation’s largest private funding sources for breast health and
breast cancer. Since 1982 the foundation has awarded more than 1,000 dollars in breast
cancer research grants totaling over $180 million. The Komen Foundation is the only source
of funding for cutting-edge breast cancer research, which has led to great discoveries in the
quest to find a cure for and eventually prevent this disease. It’s important for women of
every age group to remember the importance of getting tested regularly for breast cancer,
since a screening can detect a problem early while it’s most treatable.
Updates from The Product Bar
New Skin Cocktails that were
“Born to be Mild!”
Glisten up! The latest and
greatest from GLo
Kinerase Pro+Therapy products are physician
dispensed treatment options designed to
work synergistically with the Kinerase line.
For all skin types.
Create an all over sun-kissed looked with the
new Body Bronzer! This light shimmering lotion
can be used on all skin types to create a subtle,
immediate, all over tan or enhance your own
natural color! $32.00
Advanced Repair Serum
Kinerase Pro+Therapy Advanced Repair Serum,
delivers a concentrated repair treatment to help
rejuvenate the skin without irritation. DNA and
RNA repair agents help to significantly improve
visible signs of aging including wrinkles, color,
texture and tone. $132.00
Ultra Rich Night Repair
Kinerase Pro+Therapy Ultra Rich Night Repair
Cream is an incredibly decadent moisturizer
that delivers an 8-hour moisturizing treatment
to repair and rebuild the skin while you sleep.
$149.00
Calm, Cool and Corrected!
Cutanix Dramatic Relief Cream
Now available in four formulations:
*Sensitive Skin
*Oily/Acne Prone
*Normal/Dry
*Extra Strength
The multi-action skin therapy is a unique antiinflammatory topical formulation clinically proven
to reduce redness and irritation associated with
dermatitis, sunburn and insect bites. $45.00
Add a hint of radiance to brighten your
complexion with gloHighlighter. Apply this pink
luminizer anywhere you want a subtle, natural
pick me up! The perfect finishing touch!
$15.00
Gotta Get it!
Our first ever OBAGI SALE! Take 15% off
any Obagi Skin Care product or $50 off the
OBAGI System for the month of September.
Obagi is a physician directed system that is
used at home to treat melasma and is safe for
all skin types. A consultation is required.
There may be more special offers in the
upcoming months. Make sure you give us your
e-mail address and we’ll make sure to keep you
up to date on our monthly specials.
September Special
$99 Vitalize peel
Botox!
At Aesthetic Solutions, our board certified
dermatologist, Dr. Sue Ellen Cox, and board
certified facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Charlie Finn,
are Platinum Plus Level BOTOX® Cosmetic
Providers. This award indicates that our
physicians have the most
experience injecting BOTOX®
Cosmetic in all of North
Carolina and are among the
nation’s top 2 percent of
administering physicians.
Most importantly, BOTOX®
Cosmetic treatments are
always performed by one of
the two doctors, (never by a nurse,
as you may find at other offices). Our policy
ensures that all of our patients receive the
highest level of expertise.
Dr. Finn and Dr. Cox are highly skilled injectors
and can provide advanced BOTOX® Cosmetic
injection techniques such as the "Botox
Browlift", BOTOX® Cosmetic for the lower face,
neck creases and muscular chords. BOTOX®
Cosmetic can also be combined with injectible
fillers, such as Restylane, for a more enhanced
effect and prolonged longevity.
Dr. Finn and Dr. Cox have participated in a
number of studies confirming the safety and
efficacy of Botox as well as studies measuring
patient satisfaction. They believe in the “Magic
of Botox” and continue to contribute to the
medical documentation proving Botox to be a
safe rejuvenating treatment for anti-aging.
Now the Botox® Benefits
Program Is Even Better!
Allergan, the makers of Botox® Cosmetic, have
always wanted to reward their consumers. In
the past, they’ve tried sweepstakes and prizes,
but now the company has an all new approach.
The new system will be more of a continuing
privileged membership than a one-shot chance
to win. After your next Botox® treatment you’ll
receive a Botox® Cosmetic Gift Card good for
$25 towards following treatments. Keep
bringing the card, and they’ll keep crediting the
account. And that’s not all! At their easy to
access website you’ll be eligible for a variety of
prizes like products, clothing, and subscriptions
to your favorite magazines. Call now to set up
your Botox® Cosmetic treatment today!
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Not everyone has the same amount of sundamage, so more or less treatments may be
required to obtain the desired results. However,
improvement in overall skin irregularities can
be seen after the very first treatment.
Combining IPL with
other procedures
IPL can be combined with almost any other
type of treatment, addressing each individual’s
specific needs. Non-invasive chemical peels,
Microdermabrasion, and Vibraderm are helpful
to exfoliate build-up from dead skin cells. IPL is
highly recommended prior to surgical
procedures in order to rejuvenate the skin and
promote healthy healing. Since IPL can
minimize long-term redness, it can also be
helpful after a procedure, such as a TCAMedium Depth Peel or C02 Laser resurfacing.
The latest “rave” in the treatment of sundamage is PDT (photo dynamic therapy). This
procedure combines ALA, aminolevulonic acid,
a photosensitizing agent, which is applied to
the skin an hour prior to IPL treatment. This
dynamic duo has proven to dramatically
improve fine lines, texture, pore size, acne, oil
production, and last but not least, precancerous lesions known as AKs (actinic
keratoses). Combining ALA and IPL can reduce
the number of regular IPL treatments needed
by almost half, but expect a few days of
additional downtime and avoid even indirect
sunlight for at least 48 hours.
Another highly successful combination for
addressing facial aging is IPL and Botox®. A
study published in the March 2004 medical
journal, Dermatologic Surgery, states
remarkable improvement for
several different aging
components such as facial veins,
brown spots, skin texture, and
pore size was achieved when
combining these treatments
compared to results of IPL alone.
What is especially impressive
about this powerful combination
is that you can treat many of
your facial aging issues in a
“lunch-time procedure”,
allowing you to return to your
normal activities with no recovery period.
5821 Farrington Road, Suite 101
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
(919) 403-6200
www.aesthetic-solutions.com
Pretty is
Beautysomething
Bytes
you’re born with;
but beautiful, that’s an equal
opportunity adjective.
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On September 30, 2006, Jill, Stacie, and April
will attend the Women’s Distance Festival 5K
run for the 8th year! As a sponsor for the past 8
years, we hope to increase community
awareness of reconstructive options available to
victims of domestic abuse. Both Dr. Cox and Dr.
Finn provide pro bono dermatologic and facial
plastic/reconstructive services to people who
participate in the
S.C.O.R.E.S. and Face to
Face programs. As well
as this national
program, Dr. Cox
works with the local
Durham Police
Department to assist
former gang members
rid themselves of their
gang-related tattoos.
New Additions
You might have noticed a new, smiling face at
the office lately. Alexandra Kerr joins the
practice as one of our Patient Coordinators for
Dr. Finn and Dr. Cox. Alexandra is a native of
Greensboro, NC where she earned her Bachelor
of Science in Biology and Chemistry from The
University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She
currently resides in Whitsett and enjoys scuba
diving and skiing in her spare time.