“De-Aging” the hands is a common topic in my office. Age spots, wrinkled and thin skin, volume loss and prominent veins are all due to aging. Dark pigmentation (age or liver spots) are directly caused by sun exposure. Hands are prone to sun damage, since they absorb extra UV rays when driving. Laser or a series of IPL treatments work […]
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In the previous installment of our three-part blog series on IPL Laser Skin Treatment, skin care specialist Jodie Reinertson, MD discussed who makes a good candidate for the facial rejuvenation procedure. In our final post, she details the typical IPL experience. IPL laser skin treatment is a minimally invasive and effective method for addressing signs of aging, sun damage, and […]
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In the first installment of our three-part blog series, Dr. Jodie Reinertson explained the benefits of choosing IPL Laser Skin Treatment. In today’s post, she will discuss candidacy requirements for photo-rejuvenation. IPL laser skin treatment is an advanced facial rejuvenation technique used to treat numerous skin conditions, including age spots, broken capillaries, and acne. These areas of concern are often […]
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It is the end of an era now that American Laser Skincare has closed its doors. We understand the frustration and the confusion that their former patients must be having, as many of their patients have unused services. We here at Seattle CosMedic Skincare would like to extend our assistance to these patients of the Greater Seattle area. It would […]
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Welcome to the first entry in our three-part blog series on IPL Laser Skin Treatment. In it, Dr. Jodie Reinertson discusses the advantages of using IPL on common skin conditions including brown spots, rosacea, and acne. Many of my patients come to me with concerns about hyperpigmentation, age spots, and other skin discolorations that can affect their wellbeing. Sun damage […]
Read MoreWhat is IPL? IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) or also commonly called Photofacial, is used for: Skin imperfections caused by the sun, such as age spots, freckles, and brown “blotches”. Reducing rosacea (redness), spider veins or dilated blood vessels. Stimulating collagen, which improves skin texture and tone. Most commonly, I use IPL on the face, neck, chest and hands. The laser […]
Read MoreFDA approved Radiesse is a non-surgical treatment that can be performed as simple injection during an office visit. Formation of lines and creases are a natural part of living and aging. As we age we loose collagen, muscle, and bone therefor our tissues begin to break down. Lines can also result from years of smiling, frowning, squinting, or smoking. These […]
Read MoreThe DOT is one of the latest advances in skin rejuvenation. The DOT stands for Dermal Optic Thermolosys. The DOT pixalates the CO2 laser beam into thousands of tiny shafts of light. This light penetrates into the deeper layers of the skin. The settings can be adjusted for superficial or deeper penetration. As the skin repairs itself it replaces these […]
Read MoreRecently I have been getting a growing number of questions regarding Sculptra, an injectable that I am very passionate about. In this quarter’s blog I wish to answer some of the questions you may have about Sculptra Aesthetics, starting with what is Sculptra? Sculptra is a synthetic lactic acid injectable that fills out wrinkles or areas of volume loss within […]
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Overwhelmed by the ever-expanding cosmetic treatments, wondering what to choose and what to do? Put your mind to rest, and relax. It is not so much a process of choosing one treatment over the other, but of understanding how each targets different aspects of rejuvenation and how, eventually, the combination of treatments connect to a comprehensive balance of overall rejuvenation. […]
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