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Despite the recent cold front in Knoxville, warm weather continues to lurk. It won’t be long until we can officially store sweaters and scarves and break out the skirts and sundresses. Now is the perfect time to deal with unwanted hair!

If you struggle with ingrown hairs or quick hair regrowth, you may want to look into options outside of the shave or wax route. Although there is currently no permanent hair removal method, our MediSpa offices do offer laser hair reduction which can reduce the appearance of hair considerably.

Here’s how it works – the high-energy laser light targets the pigment of the hair follicle, inhibiting the hair’s growth. No need to worry about skin irritation. The laser is so specific that it leaves the surrounding skin unharmed. The medically trained professionals at MediSpa make adjustments to the laser based on your skin type, skin tone, skin texture and the condition of your hair and skin.

The amount of time needed for your appointment will vary depending on the amount of hair you wish to treat. Some hairs may not grow back, but the hair that does return will be lighter in color and finer in texture. Most people require 5-7 treatments in order to reduce hair. After that, you will need to come back for maintenance treatments. Please call one of our certified dermatologists to discuss what options are best for you.

If you have any questions about laser hair reduction or about changes in your skin, please call us today at 865-690-9467. Skin health is an important part of total body wellness. Schedule an appointment with one of our board certified physicians to get your skin the care it needs so it can reach its fullest, healthiest potential.

Spooktacular Skin and Savings

Don’t put off pampering yourself any longer! Thanks to Knoxville Dermatology Group’s MediSpa, you can now enjoy savings on Botox and Juvederm October 30th through November 1st.

While both Botox and Juvederm are treatments to rejuvenate skin and diminish the appearance of aging, they serve different purposes for your skin. Botox is an injection that helps eliminate the appearance of wrinkles by blocking the chemical that triggers muscle responses. This helps smooth out the skin around the forehead and around the eyes, giving you a more youthful appearance. Juvederm is a dermal filler that fills in wrinkles and plumps weakened or deteriorating skin tissues to temporarily enhance collagen levels and skin elasticity. Juvederm can also be used for lip augmentation or other cosmetic enhancement.

Before proceeding with either procedure, consult one of our certified physicians today to determine which treatment is best for you. You can also talk about using Latisse to enhance your eyelashes. To look frightfully fantastic for your Halloween costume, stop by our MediSpa facilities and save big on our Bootox annual savings event!

If you have any questions about Botox, Juvederm or Latisse or about changes in your skin, please call us today at 865-690-9467. Skin health is an important part of total body wellness. Schedule an appointment with one of our board certified physicians to get your skin the care it needs so it can reach its fullest, healthiest potential.

Easy Tips for Healthy Nails

Many people go out of their way to keep their finger- and toenails perfectly polished and manicured at all times, but many of us mistreat and abuse our nails. Fingernails and toenails are looked at as a small-scale snapshot of our overall health, and if they look unhealthy, so do we.

Nail Fast Facts:

  • Fingernails grow an average of 0.1 mm per day
  • Fingernails grow faster than toenails, especially on your dominant hand
  • Nails grow faster in summer than winter

Nail health is easy to maintain as long as you follow some simple do’s and don’ts.

  • Always make sure to wear properly fitting shoes; too-small shoes can lead to ingrown toenails.
  • Moisturize your cuticles daily (look for thick hand creams, especially those with Vitamin E in them), and make sure to always dry hands and feet thoroughly each time they get wet.
  • Wear rubber gloves when washing dishes so your nails aren’t constantly soaking in hot water.
  • Massage your nail-beds to increase blood-flow which stimulates nail growth.
  • When using nail polish remover, make sure it doesn’t have acetone or formaldehyde, which can stain nails.
  • Never pick at or pull hangnails, as it can lead to tissue tears.

Healthy nails should be smooth, without ridges or grooves. They should be uniform in color and consistency, and free of spots or discoloration.

Unhealthy nail signs include: yellow discoloration, separation of nail from nail bed (onycholysis), indentations that run across nails (Beau’s lines), nail pitting, opaque or white nails, and/or curved nails.

Yellowing of the nails can be cause by dark nail polish, nail polish remover, or could be a sign of psoriasis. White spots on nail beds are usually caused by nail traumas (like closing your finger in a door), but can be a sign of Zinc deficiency. Brittleness and peeling could be due to not wearing gloves while washing dishes, but also could be due to a lack of linoleic acid, which can be found in fish oils.

What you can do:

Improving your nail health could be as simple as adding a few more vitamins and minerals to your diet. Here are a few vitamins/minerals that can improve nail health:

  • Silicon helps facilitate the formation of collagen, which is necessary for skin and nail health
  • Vitamin E and Zinc are effective in the treatment of yellow nail syndrome
  • Biotin increases thickness and strength of brittle nails
  • Iron is especially important for those who are iron-deficient anemic. Anemia affects 20% of women, and 50% of pregnant women, and can cause thin and brittle nails
  • L-cysteine is an essential amino acid and a key component of keratin, hair and nails.
  • If you’re ever concerned about your nail health, be sure to schedule an appointment with your dermatologist.

At Knoxville Dermatology Group, any one of our board certified physicians can provide you with general information regarding proper care for nails; however, we suggest you contact a podiatrist to answer specific questions you may have.

Schedule an appointment today with one of our board certified physicians to gain more knowledge about your skin so it can reach its fullest, healthiest potential!
Contact Knoxville Dermatology Group at 865.690.9467.

Medi-Spa at Knoxville Dermatology Group features several manicure and pedicure options to keep your nails healthy and beautiful.
For more information or to schedule an appointment contact us at 865.342.5823 (Knoxville location) or 865.868.4683 (Sevierville location).