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Botox or restylane: which one is suitable for you? To know the right answer, consult Minars Dermatology for free.

This is the question some women ask themselves. Shall I have a botox or a restylane to treat the wrinkles on my face? Actually, it is not for us to decide which treatment is good for us. It depends on what type of wrinkle is to be treated, and where it is located on the face. The dermatologist decides it for us.

Botox is used to treat wrinkles on the upper part of the face, such as the forehead lines, the frown lines between the eyebrows, and the “Crow’s feet” around the eyes. These wrinkles are caused by muscle movements that fold lines into the skin, and botox is used to “relax” them.

Restylane, on the other hand, is used to treat wrinkles that are located at the lower half of the face. These are wrinkles caused by gravity and loss of volume. For these types of wrinkles, a filler is used to create a “lifting effect” to augment the loss of volume.

Of the two types of treatment, Restylane lasts longer, but it cannot prevent wrinkles. Botox may not be as lasting as Restylane, but the longer you use it, the longer it lasts. And botox prevents wrinkles.

See and feel for yourself the difference at botox Miami. The doctors at Minars Dermatology do not “freeze” but “soften” the lines by injecting botox at correct spots to achieve the best natural result. This is done by studying the patient’s face anatomy to determine the exact location of injection, and by controlling the amount of botox injection to create  a pleasing and beautiful result.

When is mole removal necessary? Aren’t moles good in enhancing good looks and beauty? Why must some moles be removed?

Most people have moles. They appear on skins at various parts in the body. They enhance facial aesthetic when they appear on the checks and above the upper lip. They add more beauty to the face like dimples.

But moles when raised are unattractive and bothersome. Like skin tags, they can easily be irritated by costant contact with clothing, by shaving, and by bathing. Moles and skin tags located on the shoulders can easily be irritated by collars and bra straps. Those that grow on the hips and stomach can be disturbed by belts, tight pants and trousers. This constant irritation may cause health problems later.

Some health practitioners warned that raised red moles are cancer risks. I do not know why, but most of our medical institutions have this notice posted in hospitals, warning people to see a doctor when their moles grow red and are raised up.

I have many moles on my chest. Some are red but not raised up. They posed no health risks to me. My only concern was when a skin tag grew on my hip which was always irritated by my belt. I went to the hospital and had it removed by a doctor through excision. It was a quick and painless procedure, and was done in less than half an hour.

Nowadays, mole removal is safer and more convenient than those during the earlier days. Depending on the size and location of moles and skin tags, mole removal can either be done by cauterization, excision, and cryosurgery. Another procedure similar to wart removal is to apply a solution to the mole and wait for a week until it falls off. But this can pose health hazards especially when you have skin allergies to chemicals.

When is mole removal necessary? When a mole is unattractive, annoying and inconvenient. When a mole is red and raised up, mole removal is not only a necessity, but a must to minimize and prevent cancer risks.

Have you heard about rosacea? What is rosacea? Who are usually affected by it?

Rosacea, nicknamed the “curse of the Celts”,  is a chronic skin condition characterized by facial erythema or redness on the face. The Caucasians of northwestern European descent are primarily affected by this skin disorder, but can also affect other ethnicity. Rosacea affects both sexes, but is three times more common in women. People of all ages can get rosacea, but its peak age of onset is at 30 to 60.

Rosacea, though hereditary, is hypothesized to be a neurological disorder resulting from the hypersensitization of the sensory neuron called bradykinin. This hypersensitivity, triggered by the activation of  kallikrein-kinin system when exposed to intestinal bacteria in the digestive tract, produces  neurogenic inflammation upon dermal stimulation causing flushing symptoms and vasodilations that are characteristics of this skin disorder.

Other factors that trigger episodes of flushing and blushing such as extreme temperature, sunburn, stress, anxiety, strenuous exercise, cold wind, and moving from cold to hot environment, caffeine, especially hot tea and coffee, alcohol, spices and foods high in histamines  can also play a part in the the development of rosacea.

Rosacea, unless it affects the eyes, is a harmless condition. Treatment usually involves topical medications to reduce inflammation. ZENMED, the creator of internationally recognized skin therapies, has a Skin Support System that specifically targets those suffering from rosacea. For effective rosacea treatment, ZENMED has created a solution that handles flare-ups as they occur, and prevent them to recur in the future.

ZENMED also specializes in the treatment of acne,  scar and other skin imperfections, stretchmarks, eczema or dermatitis, hemorrhoids, cold sores, custom skin solution, and general skin care.

Call ZENMED now for the solution of all your skin problems, and experience the joy of having a perfect, clear and healthy skin.