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Fall ’12/Winter ’13
News, Information
and Education from
the Staff of
Brinton Lake Dermatology
Introducing our
XTRAC and Vbeam
Very A-Peeling!
For more than twenty years, Brinton Lake Dermatology has
been steadfast in its commitment to offer our patients the latest in
dermatological medicine and beautification treatments while
adhering to strict standards of safety. With these considerations in
mind, we are excited to announce the addition of two, new laser
procedures to our treatment options.
The XTRAC Laser
Patients with mild to chronic psoriasis know all too
well the negative impact this disease can have on their
self-image and overall quality of life. Psoriasis patients suffer
from itchy and splotchy skin, with inflamed redness and
the telltale silvery-white “scales” manifested by this
disease. Topical creams, in some instances, can be
messy, time-consuming and may even prove
ineffective. And, while full-body ultraviolet light
treatment can provide relief, patients face the
negative consequences of putting other healthy
skin at risk.
Now there is an alternative to consider:
The XTRAC Laser. This breakthrough technology
was featured last year on the popular TV show, “The
Doctors” and is endorsed by the National Psoriasis
Foundation. It is also recommended by the American
Academy of Dermatology. Patients will also be happy to
hear that most major insurance companies cover the treatment.
How Does XTRAC Work?
XTRAC produces a highly effective, safe and painless therapy by
delivering a targeted, super-narrow UVB band to affected psoriasis
areas, resulting in effective and rapid improvement without the
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Finally – a professional eye and
lip treatment that safely targets
sensitive facial areas
Are you one of those individuals who suffers from dark
circles under your eyes, even after you think you have caught
up on your beauty sleep? Are you looking for a way to increase
firmness in the sensitive skin around your eyes and lips? If
either one of these scenarios applies to you, we have an
exciting new treatment for you.
Introducing the Glytone by
Enerpeel® EL (Eyes/Lips) System
Developed in Italy and now offered
here at Brinton Lake Dermatology,
the Enerpeel ®EL peel has been
especially designed to target
sensitive areas under the eyes (periocular), and around the lips
(peri-oral). The active ingredients of
this gel-based skin remodeling
solution include 15% lactic acid and
3.75% trichloroacetic acid. These
ingredients are delivered in a special
carrier solution that improves absorption
by penetrating deep under the skin surface
where they can create the most effective results.
“We are very excited to be able to offer such a dynamic
peel like this that can safely target the eye and lip areas,” says
Charlotte Gallagher, one of Brinton Lake Dermatology’s
medical aestheticians.
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XTRAC and Vbeam lasers, continued from front cover
XTRAC is endorsed by the National Psoriasis
Foundation and recommended by the
American Academy of Dermatology.
worry of harmful side effects. A carefully focused beam of laser light
is delivered through a sophisticated, liquid guide delivery system,
concentrating light on active psoriatic skin plaques without damaging
healthy tissue.
Treatments are suggested usually 2-3 times a week, with
dramatic clearing results normally seen after 6-10 treatments.
Clearing can last 4-6 months up to a year.
Dr. Robin Scheiner is enthusiastic about the potential that this
new laser treatment has for patients who have struggled with this
stubborn skin condition. “XTRAC provides real hope for our mildto-moderate psoriasis sufferers, and can even be used on
hard-to-treat areas like elbows and knees,” she comments.
PSORIASIS
PRE-TREATMENT
AFTER XTRAC
TREATMENTS
VITILIGO
PRE-TREATMENT
AFTER 20 XTRAC
TREATMENTS
XTRAC for Vitiligo Treatment
XTRAC laser treatments are also recommended for patients
with vitiligo, an unusual skin disorder that causes white spots or
patches. The condition occurs when pigment cells, the ones that
normally produce melanin (which give skin its normal color), get
destroyed. The result is a loss of skin color in the affected areas.
Vitiligo is most commonly seen in exposed areas like the hands,
face and upper chest. It can also occur at the site of injuries from
cuts and burns, at the areas surrounding body openings like eyes
and genitalia, and in body “fold” areas such as armpits.
“Clinical studies have shown that the XTRAC laser is most
successful when treating vitiligo on the face and neck,” notes
Dr. Lisa Hostetler.
The Vbeam Perfecta Laser
The second new laser treatment being offered by Brinton
Lake Dermatology is the Vbeam Perfecta Laser. This versatile new
technology is considered the ‘gold standard’ for the treatment of a
wide variety of vascular lesions including facial and leg spider
veins, rosacea, port wine stains, hemangiomas and other unsightly
red discolorations. The Vbeam laser can also improve the look and
feel of scars and stretch marks.
“The Vbeam laser represents a major leap in next-generation
technology, “ says Dr. Kari Boucher. “This laser is highly effective
yet, at the same time, is gentle enough to be used on young
children and even infants.”
Vbeam has also proven effective in treating a benign skin
condition called “poikiloderma of civatte,” a medical term used to
describe a mottled skin appearance on the side of the neck. This
condition is chiefly attributed to sun exposure.
How Does the Vbeam Work?
The Vbeam laser produces a highly targeted burst of light that
destroys unsightly blood vessels without damaging healthy tissue.
A hand piece is guided over the affected area, with laser light
applied at an intensity that is deemed appropriate for the
particular skin condition being treated.
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Other Great Laser/Light Skin
Rejuvenation Possibilities
Triniti™ – Matrix IR™ – Sublative RF™ –
elos™ – Fraxel™ – Sublime™ and MORE
Brinton Lake Dermatology offers many other
laser/light skin rejuvenation treatments to remove
unwanted hair, treat acne flare-ups, eliminate unsightly
leg veins, or provide skin tightening/wrinkle reduction.
Treat Someone to
the Gift of Beauty
Each laser treatment offers specific advantages that
are designed to treat certain skin conditions or
medical concerns. Your doctor, physician assistant
or medical aesthetician here at Brinton Lake
Dermatology will be able to recommend the best
laser/light option for you.
All You Need to Add is Good Cheer
A Brinton Lake Dermatology gift certificate provides the
perfect way to say “Happy Holidays,” “Thanks so much,” or
simply “Thinking of you.” Tell someone you care by giving
a gift that will keep on giving, in the form of healthy,
luminous skin.
XTRAC and Vbeam lasers, continued from page 2
Our gift certificates are available in any denomination and
can be used for any of Brinton Lake Dermatology’s broad
range of cosmetic procedures or skin care products.
While most patients require 1-3 treatments, patients
with port wine stains or hemangiomas may need
additional sessions. Red veins usually respond better than
blue veins. Of course, specific treatment details will
depend on your skin type, plaque thickness and the
location of the vascular lesion.
Treat your friends or loved ones to a soothing facial, a
refreshing chemical peel, a wrinkle-reducing eye/lip peel or
their favorite PhytoCeuticals or Hyalogy skin care product—
the list goes on and on. Our experienced aestheticians can
help recommend a product or procedure to meet individual
skin rejuvenation goals.
Post Treatment Care
Post treatment, some patients may experience mild
redness that lasts for a few days or even weeks, while
others may find they have only slight redness for a few
hours. Patients can put makeup on directly after the
procedure but should avoid direct sunlight. Cool
compresses are also helpful to alleviate any slightly
sensitive or warm areas.
“Overall, Vbeam is a very expeditious procedure since
the treatment doesn’t generally take long and there is little
downtime needed for healing,” says Dr. Scheiner.
And here is another great idea:
Why not casually leave this issue of Skin
Savvy around the house (turned over to this
panel of course!). Maybe one of your own
Take Advantage of
Our Early Holiday
Skin Hydration Special
Are You a Candidate for Vbeam or
XTRAC Laser Treatments?
Hyalogy facial cleansers and moisturizers all feature
the company’s patented nanotechnology. This special
penetrating process has revolutionized the way
cosmetic pharmaceuticals (“cosmeceuticals”) deliver
youthful hydration through the deep layers of the skin
without using needles.
Schedule a consultation with one of our doctors or
physician assistants and they will be able to determine
what type of results you can expect from either a Vbeam
or XTRAC Laser Treatment. One (or both!) could be the
answer to a troublesome skin condition that has not
responded well to other therapies in the past.
20% OFF ANY HYALOGY PRODUCT
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Offer good on purchases made November 26th - December 1st 2012.
Eye and lip peel, continued from front cover
The treatment’s
patented technology makes
the peel seem almost
inactive when applied to the
skin, limiting irritation and
reddening of these areas.
The final result is an overall
BEFORE
refreshing, light exfoliation that
provides deeper remodeling. It is
the perfect peel for mild and
moderate photo-aging of the eyes and lips.
AFTER
Enerpeel® EL Results Can Include:
• Significant increase in skin firmness around eyes and lips
• Decrease in fine lines, wrinkles and coarse crow’s feet
• Decrease in moderate hyperpigmentation
• Decrease in dark circles
• Accentuated lip border
To Our Patients: Purchase a package of four
Enerpeel ® EL peels and receive a FREE soothing
eye contour cream for use after your peel!
Another Option:
Macrodermabrasion
Patients looking to treat fine lines and wrinkles, sun
damaged skin, acne and scarring, uneven skin tone
and stretch marks, might also consider another
popular non-chemical Brinton Lake Dermatology
treatment called macrodermabasion.
This soothing and painless process utilizes
environmentally safe salt crystals to remove the
top layer of skin cells. You can polish away signs
of premature aging, remove dead skin cells and
promote an overall, brighter skin surface. The
procedure is also great for the décolletage
(upper chest area).
BEFORE
AFTER
Chemical Peels for the Rest of Your Face
The concept of applying solutions to the face to restore and
refresh the skin has been around since the days of Cleopatra. Today,
advancements in dermatological products can provide precise results
for a wide range of skin care issues or concerns.
“We offer several skin exfoliation treatments, including our
Brilliance and Prestige Peels, which target pigment issues, reduce
wrinkling and improve skin texture,” notes Lisa Bucci, Brinton
Lake Dermatology’s other medical aesthetician.
These chemical peels rejuvenate the skin by stimulating cell
turnover, creating firmer, smoother and more radiant skin. Also
known as “derma peeling,” the chemical peel technique is a
minimally invasive procedure that can improve the appearance
of skin that is damaged due to sun exposure, acne or simply
from the natural aging process. Almost anyone can benefit from
chemical peels if they’re looking to soften fine lines, lighten and
brighten the skin and look their best.
Call us today to schedule an appointment with
one of our medical aestheticians. They will talk to
you about your individual skin care regimen and
suggest the best skin treatment to help you
maintain and improve the health of your skin.
Skin Savvy Coupon
20% off our
Chemical Peel* or
Macrodermabrasion Procedures
Present this coupon and receive
*Offer does NOT include Enerpeel ®EL
Offer expires 12/30/12
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All Settled In At
Our New “Home”
My, how the time flies! Brinton Lake Dermatology
(formerly Associates in Medical and Cosmetic Dermatology)
will soon be celebrating a One-Year Anniversary in our new
location! Many of you have already visited us here for medical
and cosmetic dermatological procedures and treatments. A large
group of you joined us at our Open House last spring where a
few lucky winners won skin care treatments and products. It
was a great event and a chance for our loyal patients and friends
to experience our beautiful new offices first hand.
Our facility here at Crozer Medical Plaza at Brinton Lake
features separate cosmetic and dermatological suites for
your convenience as well as a Mohs Surgical Suite. The Mohs
procedure offers the highest cure rate for basal cell and
squamous cell carcinomas, even if the cancer has already been
treated by another method. Our surgical suite is under the
direction of Dr. Gregory B. Persichetti, a fellowship-trained skin
cancer surgeon and reconstructive specialist as well as boardcertified dermatologist.
Brinton Lake Dermatology is co-resident with many other
Crozer Keystone physicians and specialists. And, we’re
surrounded by great shopping (like the Shoppes at Brinton
Lake) and restaurants. If you have not yet visited our new
facility, we hope to see you soon so we can show off our
new “digs”!
You can contact Brinton Lake Dermatology at 484-785
DERM (3376) for more information on our Mohs Surgical
Suite or to set up a consultation with Dr. Persichetti.
Please Welcome Theresa Ridgway
Brinton Lake Dermatology’s Newest Physician Assistant
Brinton Lake Dermatology is
pleased to announce the recent
addition of Theresa G. Ridgway,
MPAS, PAC, to our dermatologic
medical team.
A native of Delaware County, Theresa felt the desire to
help others from an early age. As a sixteen-year-old high school
student, she provided critical medical services by becoming an
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). The following year, she
volunteered locally as a fire fighter. Ultimately, she received
degrees from St. Joseph’s University and Drexel University’s
Hahnemann Physician Assistant Program.
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Theresa says she loves helping make the kind of diagnoses
that ultimately can alleviate troublesome skin problems.
“We work as a team to put pieces of a puzzle together to
find out what is going on with our patients,” she says. “I
especially like helping teens with acne – we have all had skin
issues and I’m so happy when I can make my patients smile.”
When not solving dermatological puzzles, Theresa enjoys
a number of hobbies including cycling, painting, reading and
“trying to become a good cook.”
We heartily welcome Theresa and wish her much success
with Brinton Lake Dermatology – and in her kitchen!
Introducing Our
Anti-Oxidant Powerhouse Facial
Offered Exclusively at Brinton Lake Dermatology
This luxurious facial features the new Superheal O-Live products
formulated by Dr. Mostafa Omar of PhytoCeuticals, Inc. Our AntiOxidant Powerhouse Facial hydrates, smoothes, firms and refines
your skin while helping to lighten and even your skin tone.
The Superheal O-Live mask contains olive leaf extracts as
well as Vitamin B5, L-Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) and Amino Acids
to provide excellent anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and intensive
moisturizing properties.
Highlights:
• Stimulates collagen production, helps diminish
fine lines and wrinkles
• Can reduce scar tissue and stretch marks
• Can diminish melanin production, lighten, firm
and even skin tone
Schedule your Treatment Today!
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www.brintonlakedermatology.com and we’ll keep you informed.
Crozer Medical Plaza at Brinton Lake
500 Evergreen Drive, Glen Mills, PA 19342
Our Board-Certified Dermatologists (from the left):
Robin B. Scheiner, MD; Kari W. Boucher, MD;
and Lisa W. Hostetler, MD PhD
Suite 20: Medical & Surgical Dermatology
Tel: 484-785-DERM (3376)
Fax: 610-358-6913
Suite 27: Cosmetic Dermatology
Tel: 484-785-SKIN (7546)
Fax: 610-358-6912
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