To-Do: Fall Clean Up!

the dcletter fall 2017

dermatology center of loudoun

TO-DO: Fall Clean Up!

It's the best time of the year in our area! The blur that was the summer has gone by, the colors and season change, and the kids are finally settled into their school routine. It's time to take care of you and your skin at

dermatology center of loudoun! Beat the rush to clean-up summer's effects on your skin (and body) and take advantage of our specials below!

Annoying brown spots? We got this!

One of the most common skin concerns we see in the office are dark brown spots or areas of hyperpigmentation. These can occur in fair or darker skin-toned patients, usually on more sun-exposed areas of the face such as the upper cheeks. This problem can be unsettling and can give a "dirty" look to one's complexion. Patients often come in having read about laser treatments for these spots, but there are a few things we need to consider prior to any treatment.

If we are dealing with flat, brown hyperpigmented spots on the face, then the most common cause is benign "solar lentigines," or sunspots -- essentially the skin's response to longterm sun exposure. The diagnosis can become more complex if a patient has many sunspots, some of which are larger or more confluent. This appearance can sometimes be confused with another hyperpigmenting condition known as melasma. What's more, melasma and sunspots can occur simultaneously!

The pigmentation in melasma often looks more homogenous (like a "mask"), symmetrical, and usually occurs in typical distributions on the forehead, upper cheeks, or upper lip region. Melasma can come on, or be exacerbated by, pregnancy or hormone therapy, but just like sunspots, darkens with sun exposure. Of course there are several other possible causes of hyperpigmentation that should be considered such as that caused by some medications or following skin inflammation.

It is important to think of these different diagnoses as treatment options have some overlap but are not entirely the same. For example, the main treatments for melasma are topical lightening creams and/or chemical peels, often for initial and longer term maintenance treatment. Laser treatments are almost categorically effective for sunspots, but may darken or have no effect for melasma. These are important distinctions that may have a lasting effect one's appearance.

Our doctors at dermatology center of loudoun are used to evaluating, discussing, and treating these types of skin problems with our patients everyday. Come see the difference!

Save on great treatments for Hyperpigmentation!

We have plenty of options for treating sunspots, melasma, and other hyperpigmentation, including topicals, peels, and more. Enjoy the following discounts on our more popular treatments through November:

15% off Lytera® 2.0 Pigment Correcting Serum

Featuring a combination of proven ingredients to lighten dark spots

and improve skin tone, radiance, and clarity.

15% off ViPeel® and Perfect 10 Peel®

Our most popular chemical peels combine several exfoliating agents to

quickly lighten dark spots and improve skin tone and texture,

without causing downtime.

20% off all cosmetic laser treatments

Including limelight ® IPL, coolglide ® vascular laser, fractional laser, and more. As always, complimentary consultations and

100% physician-performed treatments.

Save on the BEST in body-contouring: Ultrashape Power ®

From now through November, enjoy $500 in savings with Ultrashape Power ®! Book a complimentary consultation with Dr. Tran to see if you are a candidate and have the best chance of success with this amazing treatment. Here are Dr. Tran's most frequently asked questions on Ultrashape Power ®:

What is it?

UltraShape is the first and only FDA-c leared, non-invasive, body-shaping procedure that uses focused, pulsed ultrasound for selective fat destruction. The UltraShape procedure targets and instantly destroys stubborn fat, without discomfort or downtime. Best results are seen after 3 treatments, each 2 weeks apart.

How does it work?

UltraShape delivers ultrasound energy directly into the fat below your skin's surface. Rapidly changing pressure waves create vapor cavities in the fat cells which causes them to rupture -- all while leaving the surrounding skin, nerves, and blood vessels unharmed. The fat is cleared and metabolized via your body's normal processes.

Who is it for?

UltraShape is most effective for people who exercise regularly and eat a healthy diet but still struggle with stubborn fat. UltraShape is not intended for major weight loss and is not a replacement for liposuction -- but it does not have the expense, downtime, or side effects of liposuction.

Are there any side effects?

Ultrashape has been shown to be safe in extensive clinical trials dating back to 2005. Thousands of treatments using UltraShape technology have been performed worldwide. It is a painless procedure, leaving no visible signs of treatment, and causes no downtime.

What results can I expect?

For appropriately selected patients, results can be seen as soon as a few weeks after starting treatments and include a reduction in abdominal circumference, easier fitting clothes, and a trimmer appearance. The FDA approval study on Ultrashape Power ® showed an industry-leading 33% reduction in the abdominal fat layer.

How does it differ from other treatments?

Unlike other fat-reduction procedures, UltraShape does not use heat or freeze fat; therefore UltraShape treatments are very comfortable and show no visible signs of treatment. Rather than depending on a "one size fits all" apparatus seen with other treatments, Ultrashape treatments are customized for your specific body contour and is performed by a medical doctor in our office .

Book your Ultrashape treatment by the end of November and receive $500 in savings ($100 deposit required)!

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