It’s one thing to sweat before a big presentation or after a tough workout. Sweating is the body’s natural way of staying cool and avoiding overheating. But when patients are faced with excessive sweating, it can be embarrassingly difficult to stay cool. In these instances, Botox can be an excellent option for keeping cool and staying dry.
What is Hyperhidrosis?
Normal sweating is controlled by nerves, which trigger sweat production in response to different stimuli, which can range from the body being too hot or emotional changes. In some patients, sweat glands are hypersensitive and overproduce sweat with the smallest stimuli. This condition is known as hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating. There are two main types of hyperhidrosis:
- Primary focal: Usually develops in adolescence and is inherited, patients with this form of excessive sweating usually experience weekly episodes in more than one specific part of the body, such as the hands, feet or underarms.
- Secondary general: Often caused by another medical condition or medication, patients with this type of hyperhidrosis experience sweating across large swaths of their body instead of specific areas. Sweating episodes can also occur overnight.
While treating secondary general hyperhidrosis can come down to adjusting medication, treatment for primary focal hyperhidrosis can vary. Depending on where on the body sweating episodes occur, some of the more traditional treatments may not be recommended for certain cases. However, there is one fairly new treatment option has been successfully used across all instances of hyperhidrosis – Botox.
Botox beyond cosmetic care
When most patients think of Botox, they often think about the anti-aging benefits of this injectable treatment. However, it’s the same features that make Botox a popular wrinkle-fighting solution that also offer hyperhidrosis patients a lasting solution for their condition.
Medical-grade Botox is a highly diluted form of the botulinum toxin. While deadly in its pure form, the refined form has been successfully used in many medical and cosmetic applications over the years. Some of the lesser known uses of Botox include as a treatment for migraines, crossed eyes and teeth grinding as well as freezing wrinkles.
For patients with hyperhidrosis, Botox has long been one of the top recommended treatment options. In fact, the FDA approved Botox for the treatment of severe excessive sweating starting in 2004. Through this application, Botox is injected in areas that experience excessive sweating. The refined protein then helps block the nerve signal that tells the body’s sweat glands to start producing. As a result, patients can reduce unnecessary sweating in these specific areas in just a few short visits to their specialist.
Another advantage of using Botox to treat excessive sweating is how successful these injections can be. Unlike surgery, which is restricted to where certain parts of the body or antiperspirants which may not offer total dryness, Botox has a high success rate across nearly all parts of the body. Some studies have shown that the injection can reduce underarm sweating by nearly 82 to 87%, palmar sweating by up to 90%, and foot sweating by 50%. Furthermore, patients can enjoy results for up to 14 months – an improvement from trying to control excessive sweating with medication or non-surgical options.
Stop Sweating – Schedule your consultation today!
For many, excessive sweating can seriously undermine an individual’s day-to-day life. Learn what life could be like without having to worry about sweating – call our Palm Springs doctor and see if Botox is the answer to your hyperhidrosis.
Getting older doesn’t mean we have to look it. With so many innovations in cosmetic treatments like Botox and dermal fillers, today’s modern patient has plenty of options when it comes to choosing non-invasive treatments. So much choice between such similar treatments however can seem overwhelming to patients when searching for the right treatment option.
At Aesthetic Art, our Palm Springs doctor believes that patients should know what their options are when it comes to cosmetic care. If you’re weighing your options between these popular non-surgical cosmetic treatments, here’s what you need to know about Botox and fillers.
Breaking down Botox
Since it’s introduction to the medical world, Botox has become something of a wunderkind regarding its many applications. From helping patients with hyperhidrosis stay dry to alleviating painful migraines, the injectable is more than an anti-aging treatment.
The Botox injectable used in today’s medicine is derived from the botulinum toxin, a byproduct of the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. A type of neurotoxin, botulinum specifically targets the nervous system by disrupting neural signals between the brain and muscles. In concentrated doses, this disruption can be deadly. When highly refined and diluted into medical grade Botox, the toxin becomes a powerful tool in treating a range of medical and cosmetic conditions.
Why we love Botox
In the cosmetic treatment industry, Botox has gained a reputation for stopping the aging process in its tracks. Much of this success can be attributed to the treatment’s paralytic capabilities.
While some wrinkles are caused by environmental factors gradually damaging skin cells, others occur are a result of frequent muscle contraction. Over time, smiling, crinkling your eyes, crying, and other facial expressions can lead to microscopic fine lines around patients’ eyes, mouths and foreheads. These muscle-created wrinkles can quickly deepen into deep wrinkles and cause patients to look older than they truly are. In these scenarios, Botox can be used to temporarily block receptors and prevent the muscles from contracting excessively. This helps keep skin looking younger, longer.
Who is a candidate for Botox?
Another important benefit of Botox is how the treatment can be used both proactively and throughout the aging process to help patients age gracefully. Most healthy adults in their late 20s to early 30s have found proactive Botox treatments to be an excellent preventive measurement against aging.
Dermal Fillers – Another option for younger looks
Not all wrinkles are successfully treated with Botox. Environmental factors like sun damage, smoking and pollution can take their toll on skin cells. At the same time, collagen production slows as we age. This combination can lead to skin losing important volume and the appearance of sharper, more hollowed facial features. In these instances, dermal fillers are the best approach to enhancing your appearance.
What are Dermal Fillers?
Sometimes referred to as injectables, dermal fillers are gel-like formulas injected just below the skin to create volume in specific areas across the face. Across the realm of dermal fillers, there are countless formulas for patients to choose from, categorized by what they’re made from:
- Hyaluronic Acid: A naturally-occurring substance found in skin that helps retain skin moisture and creates results that last between 6 to 12 months
- Calcium Hydroxylapatite: A naturally-occurring substance found in bones that helps stimulate collagen production, leading to results of up to 12 months
- Poly-L-Lactic Acid: A synthetic dermal filler used to trigger the body’s natural collagen production. Ideal for deep facial wrinkles, the results of this treatment have been shown to last up to two years.
Depending on the specific area, different filler options exist to specifically treatment the type of volume lost. Choosing the best dermal filler for each area and patient is an important conversation between patients and their plastic surgeon.
Who is a candidate for dermal fillers?
Like Botox, dermal fillers can be used to treat a range of cosmetic conditions, making the treatment type highly versatile for many patients. While dermal filler treatment is best for patients already showing signs of creasing, some thinner fillers types have been successfully used to help younger patients enhance their lip volume.
Interested? Meet with the Experts
Choosing the right cosmetic treatment doesn’t have to be an overwhelming affair. At Dr. Kato’s Palm Springs office, our specialist is your guide to great looking, refreshed skin. To learn more about your available treatment options, call our doctor today and schedule your consultation.
A perpetually tired expression doesn’t always mean a run of sleepless nights. Puffy bags under your eyes or dark circles can occur as part of the aging process. Rather than settling for life with a worn-out look, consider brightening your appearance by investing in dermal fillers.
The Culprit Behind Tired Eyes: Aging Skin
Looking older doesn’t happen overnight. Environmental stressors like pollution and sun damage, as well as gravity, can take all take a toll on your skin’s health and appearance. Combined with the slowing collagen production that comes with getting older, it’s no wonder why we seem to lose our youthful skin texture with each passing birthday.
The development of fine lines and wrinkles can not only make patients look older – but they can also cause us to look like we’ve missed out on a week’s worth of sleep. This is especially noticeable around the eyes. Your eyes are surrounded by a muscle, the orbicularis oculi, which controls your ability to open and shut your eyes. As we get older, however, the muscle weakens, and fat fills in the extra space. This creates the appearance of under-eye bags and accentuates the groove below the lower eyelid, making patients look like they have puffy under eyes.
Why Dermal Fillers?
Recent years have seen countless dermal filler options hit the market. While many have traditionally been used to add volume to deepening wrinkles and sagging cheeks, more physicians and patients are applying fillers to correct tired eyes.
Dermal fillers are a uniquely appropriate solution for awakening and rejuvenating the eyes. Whereas cosmetic surgery can be too invasive for minor concerns, dermal fillers are administered in a highly targeted and non-surgical manner, ensuring precise care with every application.
The formula used in dermal fillers also makes this option well suited for the delicate task. Some of the most well-known dermal fillers like Juvéderm and Restylane are made from hyaluronic acid. This naturally-occurring substance helps skin cells retain moisture and volume, restoring overall skin quality to a firmer, smoother texture. In the case of filling hollowing yet puffy under eyes, dermal fillers help gently add volume without overfilling the area. The injectable can also be administered below the weakening muscle, treating the cause of tired eyes right at the source.
What’s more, the non-invasive nature of dermal fillers and skilled application makes this the perfect solution for subtly lifting an individual’s appearance without making it look as if the individual has had extensive work done. For many men and women, the instant recovery and longevity of dermal fillers make it the perfect option for looking younger and more alert, more quickly.
Ready? Schedule Your Consultation with our Palm Springs Specialist
Even if you’re starting to explore your treatment options, bring your concerns and goals to an experienced specialist. At Aesthetic Art of Palm Springs, Dr. Kato offers an aesthetically-driven, personalized approach to each client consultation, recommending only treatments we believe will improve your quality of life and appearance. Learn more about the advantages of using Botox and schedule a consultation with our specialist today!
When you think Botox, do you think of smooth skin and youthful-looking features? While Botox has quickly become one of the top anti-aging beauty treatments, this injectable isn’t just for taking years off your visible age.
Botox’s unique formula and ability to temporarily freeze nerve reaction makes it a useful tool in combatting several other medical concerns. Consider a few of these surprising head-to-toe alternative applications for Botox.
Eye twitches and lazy eyes
Blepharospasms, lazy eyes, and crossed eyes are all conditions that can compromise a patient’s visual capabilities and even cause them to lose confidence in their appearance. Botox is an FDA-approved treatment for these ocular conditions and has helped many patients regain the ability to see straight ahead.
Neck Spasms
Neck spams, or cervical dystonia, can be an unpleasant condition to live with. The condition causes muscles in the neck to contract involuntarily, causing the head to move uncomfortably and without warning. Botox injections help relax muscles in the neck that cause these uncontrollable contractions, improving an individual’s quality of life and general comfort.
Uncontrolled Muscle Contraction
There are several neurological conditions which cause muscles to spasm uncontrollably. As Botox helps block nerve receptors, the treatment can be administered to specific muscle groups to help relax those muscles, ultimately helping stop those uncontrolled movements.
Bruxism and Chronic Headaches
Chronic headaches, migraines – there’s no doubt about how painful and disrupting they can be to a patient’s life. When headaches are caused by bruxism (teeth grinding) or temporomandibular joint disorder, Botox is an excellent solution. Rather than having to wait out the pain, injections can relax tense muscles that are contributing to teeth grinding, relieving the pressure and pain. Coincidentally, injection spots for migraines are also very close to injection spots for treating wrinkles, giving patients the opportunity to treat two concerns instead of just one.
Excessive Sweating
Hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating is less about getting the nervous sweats before a big presentation and more about always sweating. For people with this condition, the constant sweating can be a professional and personal nightmare, making it difficult to feel comfortable in social or workplace settings.
Botox injections are low maintenance and offer a longer-term alternative to heavy-duty antiperspirants or pills. During the procedure, Botox is injected into the areas where you excessive sweat the most, helping patients stay dry even under the most stressful scenarios. The results of a treatment session usually last between four to six months.
Bladder Dysfunction
For patients with overactive bladders, any trip out of the house can quickly require a plan of detailed action. Luckily, Botox injections for treating overactive bladders is FDA-approved and considered by some physicians as a highly effective response to the condition.
See if Botox is Right for You
While there is no such thing as a miracle drug, Botox certainly comes close by offering patients a non-invasive, highly effective cosmetic treatment that can be used to improve a wide range of conditions. Learn more about the advantages this procedure offers by calling and scheduling an appointment with our Palm Springs specialist today.
Acne scars and ongoing adult acne outbreaks can have a demoralizing effect on any individual, man or woman. Luckily, innovations in cosmetic dermatology technology and non-surgical solutions have seen traditional anti-aging procedures repurposed to help smooth skin damaged by remnant acne scars.
Why Acne Leaves Scars
Thought days of unwanted outbreaks were left behind in high school? Think again. While most individuals associate pimples and breakouts with the awkward teenage phase of their life, adult acne remains a common condition for many men and women. Hormonal acne, in particular, can be especially frustrating to deal with, as it comes and goes depending on fluctuations in your hormone levels. As a result, even if you’ve established the perfect skin care routine, stress at work or an upcoming period can mean breakouts of painful pimples.
Acne scarring can also occur to any patient, at any stage in life. Often blamed on picking pimples or scratching them off, acne scars arise as the body tries to repair ruptured pimples with new skin cells. If the skin over or under-produces collagen to help heal these traumas, patients can end up with the characteristic acne scarring.
The type of scarring that you can end up with depends on the kind of pimple that your body is trying to heal from. Most acne scars can be attributed to hormonal acne or cysts as these forms of pimples reach far deeper below the skin’s surface than other kinds.
Treating Acne Scarring with Dermal Fillers
In recent years, countless treatments have been developed to address scarring from acne and help prevent future damage to the skin’s appearance. While options can range from chemical peels to ablative laser treatment, one solution offers patients a new, less invasive solution: dermal fillers.
Also known as injectables, dermal fillers have become the first step in slowing the effects of aging on appearance. Dermal fillers can be made from many solutions, the most popular of which is hyaluronic acid. This unique formula leverages naturally occurring hyaluronic acid to help skin cells in the targeted areas retain moisture more efficiently. This ultimately adds volume to areas that have lost their natural fullness due to the aging process.
While injectables may be closely linked to anti-aging and facial rejuvenation, the concept for applying dermal fillers to acne scars is incredibly similar. Like the aging process, acne scars can be the result of diminished collagen production, which keeps the skin looking smooth and full. By filling in sunken areas of skin and smoothing skin around raised areas, patients who’ve dealt with deep scarring are able to achieve a more youthful, smoother appearance without the pitting associated with acne.
Using dermal fillers as a treatment for acne scarring also comes with its own benefits. For starters, the non-invasive nature of treatment means that patients can schedule treatments at their leisure and on their schedule. As there is no extensive recovery necessary with dermal fillers, most patients can get right back to their routine after they’ve undergone treatment. Best of all, the application of the dermal fillers looks natural. At Dr. Kato’s Palm Springs practice, injectables are strategically administered so that patients don’t look as if they’ve had work done. When used as combination acne and anti-aging solution, many patients are pleasantly surprised to find that their dermal filler treatment enhances their natural beauty.
Say Goodbye to Acne Scars – Schedule Your Consultation Today!
At Aesthetic Art of Palm Springs, our goal is to provide all patients with comprehensive solutions that help them feel confident in their skin at all times. In addition to non-surgical dermal fillers, our cosmetic specialist offers many facial rejuvenation options, each of which are tailored to fit your goals through our personalized approach to care. To learn more about your treatment options, call our office at (760) 610-5558 and make your appointment.
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There’s a better way to achieve the butt of your dreams. In recent years, Sculptra has become popularized as a non-surgical alternative to achieve a sculpted, perky rear.
What is Sculptra
Sculptra is a revolutionary dermal filler originally designed to soften harsh wrinkles and bring volume to hollow parts of the face by restoring collagen to skin. Over the years, factors like sun exposure combined with the aging process can diminish the amount of collagen in your skin, causing your appearance to lose volume.
Rather than just adding moisture with hyaluronic acid like other injectables, Sculptra is made using poly-l-lactic acid. This substance is used to stimulate collagen production, ultimately strengthening collagen fibers that have been damaged or weakened. When used as part of a dermal filler treatment, poly-L-lactic acid helps reinforce the skin’s collagen structure from the inside out and provides a natural boost to the individual’s overall appearance.
While it can take several months until the final results are visible, Sculptra uniquely offers longevity rare for other injectable options. With Sculptra, patients can enjoy their treatment results for up to two years.
Gluteoplasty with Sculptra
When most people think about cosmetic treatments around the rear, the common assumption is that only surgery like butt implants or a Brazilian butt lift can revive a sagging rear. However, more and more patients are turning to the natural lifting capabilities of Sculptra as a way of achieving a fuller, lifted backside. Here’s how:
Sculptra Stimulates Collagen Production
Not everyone is blessed with a shapely rear-end from birth. Furthermore, the skin on your derriere is susceptible to volume loss just like any other part of the body. The combination of these factors ultimately leads to a small, flat butt that can be a source of concern for many patients.
Rather than having to take fat from another part of the body to add volume to the rear, Sculptra’s key ingredient helps stimulate natural collagen production. The result is natural volume development and firmer, smoother looking skin.
Sculptra provides non-invasive treatment
All surgery, no matter how minimally invasive, requires extensive preparation and recovery in order to maximize treatment results. While butt implants and Brazilian butt lifts are often touted as the go-to procedure for all butt contouring, these options don’t always fit an individual’s specific needs or current shape. For example, lean patients who simply want to add a little more volume to their rear but don’t have sufficient fat to transfer to their buttocks may find themselves out of options. For other patients, busy schedules make elective surgery almost impossible to block out time for treatment and recovery.
As a non-invasive injectable, Sculptra butt lifts offer the perfect non-surgical alternative for improving the contour of your rear. With Sculptra, treatment sessions take about thirty minutes to complete, and recovery is minimal. Most patients are able to return to their routine schedule without the same restrictions associated with traditional butt augmentation.
Sculptra can be tailored to any patients
The non-invasive nature of Sculptra also means that treatment can be tailored to any patient at any age and address numerous concerns. Some of the most popular reasons why patients choose Sculptra buttlift include
- Loss of fat at the top of the buttocks due to calorie restriction
- Skin texture irregularity
- Flat, sagging bottom
Achieve the rear of your dreams with Sculptra!
Whether you’re looking to add a little volume or lift sagging rears, Sculptra can be an excellent choice for improving appearances and self-confidence. At Aesthetic Art, our Palm Springs cosmetic specialist has helped many patients use this procedure to enhance their natural curves without dramatic surgery. To learn more about your treatment options, we encourage you to contact our team by calling c(760) 610-5558 to schedule your consultation.
For many men and women, having beautiful, glowing skin can be the ultimate goal for a better, younger-looking appearance. Rather than waste time and money on over-the-counter products that may not work, these skincare habits are sure to help transform your appearance this year.
Start Fresh with Facial Rejuvenation
What better way to kick off 2019 than with fresh, rejuvenated skin? While at-home exfoliants may be enough to keep dead skin cells, investing in a professional facial rejuvenation can reset your skin for the better.
Options like chemical peel, microdermabrasion, and laser rejuvenation are specifically designed to remove dead skin cells while diminishing to appearances of flaws like wrinkles and scarring. By revealing new skin beneath, you can start the new year with a healthy, glowing look. At Aesthetic Art, plasma rich platelet facials are among the most popular and effective ways for patients to improve the look, feel and health of their skin.
Make Exfoliation an Essential to Your Skincare Routine
After you’ve come in for a professional skincare treatment, make your results last between sessions by adding exfoliation to your daily routine. At-home treatment with a high-quality exfoliant can help remove stubborn impurities as well as dead skin cells from the skin’s surface. This, in turn, helps reduce the risk of pores becoming clogged while leaving your face bright and glowing. To avoid over-exfoliation and drying out your skin, we recommend keeping this habit to once or twice a week. If you do it every day, you may end up drying out your skin or damaging healthy skin cells.
Moisturization is Your Friend!
Glowing skin is well-hydrated skin. When skin gets too dry, it overproduces sebum, an oil which can trap dirt and bacteria in pores and ultimately lead to breakouts. Invest in a high-quality moisturizer (bonus points if it contains SPF and is non-comedogenic) to keep skin well-hydrated and oil production balanced. Your skin will thank you now and in the future!
Eat Intelligently
Your skin’s health starts from the inside out. Just as a balanced diet of fruit, veggies, and protein can help keep skin clear and glowing, too much salt or processed food can have an adverse effect on your body and skin’s appearance. If you’re looking to achieve clearer, glowing skin this year, start by evaluating your dietary choice to ensure they include plenty of healthy and delicious foods and drink plenty of water throughout the day.
Get into a Healthy Exercise and Sleep Routine
Your diet isn’t the only habit to impact your skin’s appearance. Consistently getting enough sleep and exercising regularly can also help you achieve beautifully radiant skin. We recommend aiming for at least eight hours of sleep each night as well as completing some form of light exercise daily to help keep your spirits and skin at their best.
Establish a Skin Care Routine
We’ve talked about exfoliation a lot, but that isn’t the only factor patients should be including in their day-to-day skincare routine. Furthermore, it’s important to note that good skincare habits are not a one-size fits-all. It can take the time to find the right skin cleansers, toners, and moisturizers that work in harmony with your skin and create the beautiful appearance you’re looking for. To start off on the right foot, meet with an experienced dermatologist can ensure you get the right products and routine for your skin type and lifestyle.
Start 2019 with Aesthetic Art
It’s never too late to adopt healthy skin care habits. At Aesthetic Art, our Palm Springs cosmetic specialist has helped men and women of all ages achieve beautiful, glowing skin with habits that can be easily followed. Call Dr. Kato at (760) 610-5558 today and schedule your skincare consultation today!
Today, men of all ages are requesting plastic surgery to boost their confidence. Some of the men’s goals are to have a more defined jawline, rejuvenate their skin, and encourage hair growth. There are many non-surgical procedures that are perfect for men to enhance their appearance.
To see which treatment best suits your needs, schedule a consultation today!
While wrinkles are a natural part of the aging process, that doesn’t necessarily mean we have to be thrilled with them as they develop. For many, fine, barely there lines transition almost overnight into deep wrinkles and creases, quickly making an individual look much older than they really are.
While recent years have seen more men and women pursuing dermal fillers to proactively mitigate these smaller lines, few products offer the stability or formula needed to effectively smooth away deep creases or lines. Until now. Innovative Restylane Refyne and Defyne are changing how deep creases and wrinkles are treated, giving more patients the opportunity to achieve smoother, younger-looking skin.
Refyne and Defyne Your Appearance
Over the years, Restylane has become one of the industry’s leading options for non-surgical dermal fillers. Like other high-quality injectables, products within the Restylane lineup like Silk and Silk are made from hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance shown to improve cellular moisture retention and add volume to shrinking areas. However, Restylane products also leverage unique NASHA technology to create a more stable, durable gel that remains intact longer. As technology can be adjusted to create larger particle sizes, products within the Restylane lineup are tailored to meet different cosmetic needs.
Like other dermal filler options within the Restylane family, Refyne and Defyne are hyaluronic based injectables designed for facial use. What sets these products apart from other injectables is the unique XpresHan Technology. This patented feature allows the fillers to remain flexible once injected that patients enjoy natural-looking results without compromising longevity or efficacy. As a result, Restylane and Defyne are excellent options for patients with moderate to severe facial folds that require a more stable, thicker formula in order to smooth away wrinkles and lines.
H2: Choosing the Right Solution for Your Appearance
Every patient has unique needs, and dermal filler patients are no exception. With so many excellent options available, making the choice between different solutions can be a challenge. While both Refyne and Defyne offer exceptional results, each is formulated to help address wrinkles and creases of different depths.
For individuals facing mild to moderate lines or oral commissures, our team has found that Refyne offers long-lasting results while maintaining a soft, natural look. In the case of deep creases and sunken cheekbones, Defyne is often used to help rejuvenate a patient’s appearance without running the risk of looking overdone. During your consultation with our Palm Springs plastic surgeon, Dr. Kato will evaluate your appearance as well as goals to help determine which of our dermal fillers options is best for you.
Looking for another reason to consider Refyne and Defyne? As these treatments are completely non-surgical, the procedure can be completed in a quick, 30-minute visit to our office in Palm Springs. Best of all, patients can get right back to their schedule without having to worry about lengthy or painful recovery.
H2: Put Your Best Foot Forward at Aesthetic Art
If deep creases and wrinkles are keeping you from feeling your best, it’s time for a change. At Aesthetic Art of Palm Springs, Dr. Kato and her team offer comprehensive, personalized care in a state-of-the-art environment. To learn more about the advantages of Restylane Refyne and Defyne, we encourage you to call us at (760)610-5558 and schedule an appointment with our team.
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While your skin cells may replenish themselves every few weeks, your skincare regimen plays a critical role in creating a healthy environment for the cells to grow back and helping delay the inevitable aging process. Too often, however, many pay close attention to their facial skin and not enough to the skin covering other parts of the body. If you want your skin to look beautiful for a lifetime, be sure to pay close attention to these areas:
Hands
From when you first get up until you go to bed in the evening, your hands are constantly busy and at work. This also means that your hands are perhaps more exposed to changes in temperature, sunlight, water, chemicals, and other factors that can all leave skin more vulnerable to damage. Furthermore, hands are often the first parts of our body to show the signs of aging.
Rather than leaving these all-important tools exposed to the elements, regularly moisturize your hands throughout the day and apply a good quality hand cream at night. If you’re planning on spending time outside, be sure apply sunscreen to your hands or wear gloves if it’s going to be cold.
Feet
Much like your hands, your feet play a major role in your day-to-day life. Between the physical working, jogging and running between different daily obligations to the shoes you wear to complete daily errands, your feet are quite literally put through their paces and often overlooked in terms of care.
Give your feet the love they deserve. Daily scrubs and moisturization combined with a good soak can help restore and relax tired feet after a long day. For a more luxurious and well-deserved treatment, consider getting a good old-fashioned massage to better relax the muscles and remove tension.
Neck
Unless you’re planning on perpetually wearing turtlenecks, your skincare regimen should also include your neck and chest. Like facial skin, these areas tend to show wrinkles quickly and can prematurely age unwary patients. As neck skin is much thinner than facial skin, early wrinkle development is common among patients as young as their 20s.
To prevent the unflattering “turkey neck,” we recommend starting with daily sunscreen application and moisturization. Massages and sleeping on lower pillows can also help alleviate unwanted lines from developing too early.
Elbows and Knees
Another pair of easy to overlook areas, dry elbows and knees can be serious detractors from an otherwise flawless appearance. Likewise, as skin begins to sag due to the aging process, these areas can become noticeable for the wrong reasons. Regular moisturization and exfoliation can help ensure these joints stay well lubricated and soft. To prevent saggy looking knees, try turning to yoga and exercises that promote muscle growth on the legs and around the knees.
Start Your Skincare Routine with Dr. Kato
Since founding Aesthetic Art, Dr. Kato has proudly helped countless women find the right skincare solutions for their appearance and schedule. By helping patients identify their problem areas and recommending treatments that can be done at home between visits, our Palm Spring cosmetic surgeon is among the area’s top trusted physicians for skin and cosmetic care. To learn more about creating the perfect routine for your skin, call (760) 610-5558 today and schedule your consultation.