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04 Jan 2011
Treatments

2011 Beauty Resolution Solutions!

After all of the holiday fun, the New Year is finally here! 2011 brings with it many possibilities, but let’s not forget those famous resolutions. Every year we make resolutions that eventually become too much to achieve and maintain. This year keep all your beauty resolutions with our list of treatments that match the most popular resolutions.

Resolution 1 – Get rid of cellulite!

Since this is easily one of the most popular beauty resolutions, we have a combination treatment that will accomplish your goal in no time!

Most people know that body wraps are an extremely effective method for reducing cellulite, not to mention losing actual inches from the problem areas of the buttocks, thighs and stomach. But combining a body wrap with a Lipotron treatment is an amazing way to jump-start cellulite reduction, recontouring your body after a holiday season of splurging on rich deserts and alcoholic beverages.

The Lipotron technology is a non-surgical alternative to weight loss and cellulite reduction that tightens the skin with visible results from the first treatment.

Resolution 2 – Find a better alternative for painful body waxing and daily shaving

Laser hair removal is the most popular method of hair removal worldwide. In response to the ever-increasing demand to remove unwanted hair on virtually any body area, it’s more affordable than ever before! To achieve a satisfactory level of hair removal, 6 treatments are typically required. Compared to a lifetime of disposable razors and painful and embarrassing wax treatments, 6 treatments is a blessing.

The LightSheer XC is the Gold Standard for hair removal. Get a full body laser hair membership today for $99.

Resolution 3 –  Rejuvenate my face without painful and expensive surgery

Do we have the perfect treatment for you!  Microcurrent facial sculpting is known as the “Lunch Time Facelift”. Lift drooping features; firm and contour; reduce fine lines, creases and wrinkles; reduce blackheads and shrink pores; and hydrate your skin. All of this without the usual risks…no redness, no harmful side-effects, no wounding, no abrasion, no soreness and no pain

Resolution 4 – Reduce wrinkles and improve skin texture

The Jet Peel is an all natural, virtually painless skin treatment procedure that dramatically improves the appearance and texture of your skin in a rapid manner and provides a noticeable enhancement to one’s skin from just the first treatment. This unique procedure works simultaneously on five different levels at once:
* Deep Cleanses
* Exfoliates
* Hydrates
* Oxygenates
* Micro-circulates the treated area
Resolution 5 – Restore my skin’s natural collagen production

LED Light Therapy not only pulls collagen to the surface to fill-in lines and wrinkles, but you wouldn’t believe the long list of other anti-aging effects.

· Minimizes the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and crow`s feet

· Clears blemishes and minimizes pores

· Improves the appearance of skin tone and texture

· Reduces melanin that causes brown spots

· Reduces the effects of sun-damaged skin

· Increases circulation and moisture

· Reduces skin degradation, redness and flushing

· Decreases scarring, redness, dry patches, itching and sensitivity caused by eczema

· Stimulates and activates naturally occurring metabolic function and nutritional elements

Visit our site at www.DeseretSkin.com to learn more about all of our amazing beauty treatments.

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28 Jun 2010
Services

Hair free and silky smooth year round?
It’s possible with LightSheer!

Laser hair removal has become an ever-increasing demand that has led to the development of new and upgraded hair removal technology. The current gold standard in laser hair removal is the use of diode lasers, specifically the LightSheer Diode Laser System with patented ChillTip protection.

How does it work?

For the scientific portion, here you go!

The laser hair reduction process combines selective absorption of light energy by the melanin in hair follicles with suitable fluences (laser energy that is expressed in joules per square centimeter or J/cm²) and pulse durations. In order to achieve permanent hair reduction, sufficient light energy must be absorbed by the hair follicle. The melanin in the hair follicle absorbs 3-4 times more energy with the wavelength used in the LightSheer than in various previous lasers. This increased absorption means the LightSheer laser can be used at significantly lower fluences to achieve hair reduction.

Advantages of the LightSheer System

The LightSheer Diode Laser System was designed from the ground up for laser hair removal meaning it has the wavelength, fluence, pulse width and active epidermal cooling system (the ChillTip) suited for laser hair removal. The ChillTip is especially important since it protects the skin by conductive cooling during the laser energy delivery.

Why is the LightSheer Diode Laser System a better choice for laser hair removal? 

Not only is it designed for comfort during treatment, but the other bonus points are minimal risk of infection, enhanced speed and accuracy. In addition, the unique cooling handpiece minimizes the risk of skin irritation that other methods may create.  Since its non-invasive (no needles penetrate the skin), the risk of introducing bacteria into the skin is greatly reduced.  Because the system is fast, it allows for larger areas to be treated, considerably increasing the efficiency of the hair removal process. Finally, the system is a precise instrument that can be adjusted to damage only the hair follicle while minimally affecting the surrounding skin.

Another popular question…Is it permanent?

The LightSheer laser has been cleared by the FDA for hair removal and permanent hair reduction on all skin types including, tanned skin, on virtually and body area.  To achieve satisfactory results, 6 treatments are typically required.  

For more information on the LightSheer Laser Hair Removal system and Deseret’s $99 Full Body Laser Hair Membership,
call (480) 832- SKIN (7546) to schedule a free consultation.

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04 Jun 2010
Vitamin D series

Am I Vitamin D Deficient?

Vitamin D for humans is obtained from sun exposure, food and supplements. Living in Arizona one might think they would definitely get enough exposure to sunlight; but, if you are wearing sunscreen, as you should be, it blocks around 97% of your body’s vitamin D production.  In addition, other factors such as cloud cover, air pollution and skin pigmentation can hinder how much we absorb. For example, dark pigment in the skin reduces the skin’s ability to synthesize vitamin D from sunlight by 95%.  Unfortunately, the benefits of exposure to UVB radiation cannot be separated from the harmful effects.  So what are your other options?  And how much do you need?

Very few foods in nature contain vitamin D. The flesh of fish, such as salmon, tuna, and mackerel, and fish liver oils are among the best sources, with small amounts of vitamin D found in beef liver, cheese, and egg yolks. Vitamin D in these foods is primarily in the form of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) and its metabolite 25(OH)D2.  Some mushrooms provide vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) in variable amounts.

Most of the vitamin D in food is fortified, for example, almost all of the U.S. milk supply is fortified with 100 IU/cup of vitamin D.  Other dairy products made from milk, such as cheese and ice cream, are generally not fortified.  Ready-to-eat breakfast cereals often contain added vitamin D, as do some brands of orange juice, yogurt, and margarine.

If you do not eat vitamin D rich foods often, or perhaps don’t eat enough, supplements of D3 are your other option.  The current recommended intake of vitamin D is 200 IU for those up to age 50; 400 IU for people 51-70; and 600 IU for those older than 70 (requirements increase with age because older skin produces less vitamin D).  These recommendations date back to 1997 and many additional studies have been published since that document the effectiveness of higher levels of vitamin D, the evidence is mounting that we need more.  The safe upper limit for vitamin D is 2,000 for children, adults and pregnant and lactating women. Some experts have suggested increasing the recommended amount to more than 2,000, but this would need to be evaluated by your doctor on a case by case basis.

Chances are, most people are not getting enough vitamin D for good health.  To be certain, call and schedule an appointment to have your vitamin D levels tested.  You want to ask for the test that measures the circulating form of vitamin D, the test is referred to as 25[OH]D, or 25-hydroxyvitamin D.

Dr. Allen would be more than happy to assist you with evaluating your levels and developing a proper treatment plan.
Please call (480) 832-SKIN (7546) to make an appointment.

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26 Apr 2010
Healthy Skin • Skin Cancer Prevention

Keep your skin healthy.
Learn the benefits of sunscreen!

Many people think of sunscreen as something that is needed for summer days at the beach or by the pool, but the fact is that you can be exposed to the sun’s harmful rays during any season and any temperature, even a cloudy day. The sun gives off two rays, UVA and UVB, these are the rays that cause tissue damage, wrinkles to form and even worse, skin cancer.  These wavelengths can penetrate through almost anything therefore, protection from them year round is important. 

In today’s society, most people feel that a suntan is a physical sign of a vital, healthy appearance. In reality, ultraviolet (UV) light causes DNA mutations to occur in the skin, these mutations can lead to cancer.  Exposure to the sun thickens the skin and a tan is the result of skin injury.  Sunscreen can protect the skin from these harmful effects.

It’s wise to get in the habit of using sunscreen and other forms of sun-blocking on a daily basis.  Sunscreen is a topical product that’s applied to the skin to protect against sunburn and the harmful effects of ultraviolet light. Used regularly, you can help prevent skin cancer and photo aging, a change in the skin that gives the appearance of aging.  The best way to protect your skin from ultraviolet light is to wear sunscreen every single day and even more important to develop a sun protection regimen to include protective clothing, hats and sunglasses with UV protection for your retinas.

Be kind to your skin! Turn to self tanning lotions and sprays for a beautiful, healthy glow.

To learn more and become involved with Dr. Gregory Allen’s non-profit organization, The Shun the Sun Foundation, visit  http://www.shunthesun.org.  Deseret Aesthetic and Lifestyle Institute is dedicated to raising awareness and fighting skin cancer.

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