Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Love Your Skin with Modern Dermatology

Modern Dermatology Westport Office

I'm excited to kick off a series about skincare and anti-aging this year in partnership with my dermatologist, Dr. Deanne Mraz Robinson, MD, FAAD of Modern Dermatology. I've been seeing Dr. Robinson for medical and cosmetic skin needs for a few years and throughout both of my pregnancies. She recently opened a practice in Westport, Connecticut with Dr. Rhonda Klein, MD, MPH, FAAD. The co-founders are both Yale-trained, board certified, moms of four (that's right, 1-2-3-4) and active in the surrounding community. If you're local, you'll enjoy reading this article on Westport Moms.

I experienced acne flare-ups with both of my pregnancies so consulted with Dr. Robinson for safe prescriptions. While there are several resources online to find out what ingredients aren't safe (and we’ve listed some below), I recommend seeing a dermatologist to develop the most effective routine and give you peace of mind. After all, your skin is your largest organ!

Modern Dermatology Westport Office

Since Chase was born and I'm no longer nursing, I decided it was time to step up my routine. 2019 flawless skin goals!  I was recently in the office for injections and next up I'll be trying a laser treatment called Vbeam to combat redness. I've always had some redness in my cheeks, which has become more prevalent as I've gotten older.  I'm hoping with this treatment I can lay off the makeup and give my winter skin a glow. I'm also excited to share some of the new clean products by PURE BioDerm I've been using over the past few weeks, formulated by Dr. Robinson & Dr. Klein.


Chances are if you're here reading this you probably have some of the same questions I did about anti-aging treatments… 

Q&A with Dr. Deanne Mraz Robinson, MD, FAAD

What are the most popular laser treatments for anti-aging and what do they target?
There have been amazing advancements in technology, efficacy and safety of lasers and today there is a laser for nearly every sign of aging. The VBeam or Pulsed-Dye-Laser (PDL) laser is great to target redness and broken blood vessels. If sun freckles or pigmentation are the issue, a series of photofacials with IPL or Fraxel 1927 nm are effective therapies. Another very popular laser for antiaging is the PICO. PICO targets discoloration, but also helps to build collagen and targets lines, wrinkles, tone and texture. If deeper wrinkles are the issue, a more aggressive resurfacing laser with CO2 can make a marked difference.

What other treatments do you recommend for anti-aging?
Using lasers alongside toxins (Botox/Xeomin/Dysport) and dermal fillers is a terrific trifecta for a preventative and restorative approach to antiaging.
There are other procedures that work by building collagen, which is the building blocks of our skin and something we start to lose after age 30. Procedures such as Ulthera (ultrasound) and TempSure (radiofrequency) heat the skin, causing intentional injury, which stimulates the creation of new collagen.
Lastly, if lasers aren’t your thing, micro needling with Platelet-Rich-Plasma (PRP) is a great treatment for rejuvenation. The treatment creates tiny openings in the skin with a micro needling device followed by applying topical platelet rich plasma, which contains our bodies’ own growth factors, and can help with fine lines, wrinkles, tone and texture. This is also known as the “Vampire Facial,” which we can thank Kim Kardashian for sharing with the world.

What treatments are safe during pregnancy?
Some lasers are safe during pregnancy such as the PDL. It’s always best to check with your OB to make sure they have no objections to the treatment. Also, the use of red and blue light is safe during pregnancy and can be a great tool to help reduce inflammation and combat acne.

What products should you avoid while pregnant or nursing?
The traditional products that we think of using for rejuvenation are a no-go in pregnancy/nursing such as topical retinoids/retinols. Also, there are many prescription products which are not safe, so be sure to check with your friendly board-certified dermatologist. Dr. Klein and I each have had 4 children, so we totally get it from all angles!

Check back for updates on my blog and Instagram for an amazing treatment giveaway with my friend and fellow Fairfield County blogger, Mrs. Nipple!

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Sponsored by Modern Dermatology. All opinions are my own. 

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