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Check Out Dermatology Associates of Atlanta’s February Specials
Dermatology Associates of Atlanta has a bunch of great specials in store this February! Join us February 8th for our Cosmetic Day to receive savings on facial fillers like Juvéderm® and Restylane®, Botox® or Dysport®, cosmetic laser treatments, and featured skincare products!
Our Skin Medics™ Medical Spa is offering $75 off their Illuminize Peel, and you can also save $50 on Botox® with the purchase of the discounted peel. You can also receive 20% off all Jane Iredale® cosmetics! Through the month of February we’ll also be offering patients 10% off laser hair removal, and our patients can receive one microdermabrasion session for 50% off with the purchase of two microdermabrasion treatments in Atlanta Center for Veins.
Our manufacturers are also running specials—$50 off Dysport® and up to $360 off Restylane® and Perlane® fillers. Make certain to click the flyers below for more details! You can also stay up to date on the latest news and specials by following us on Facebook and Twitter.
Dermatology Associates of Atlanta Featured in Atlanta Parent’s January Issue
Did you see Dermatology Associates of Atlanta in this month’s Atlanta Parent Magazine? Check it out to learn about all the services they offer! Make sure to connect with us on Facebook and Twitter for the latest in dermatology and hair restoration news.
Check out Dermatology Associates Atlanta in Atlanta Parent Magazine’s December issue
Did you see Dermatology Associates of Atlanta’s ad in Atlanta Parent this month? If not, see the skin care services offered below and be sure to join us on Wednesday January 11th for Cosmetic Day for skin care savings. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact our office at 404-256-4457.
Join Us for Skin Medics Medical Spa’s Spooktacular Cosmetic Day
You’re invited to what’s sure to be one of the most exciting Halloween events around! Dermatology Associates of Atlanta‘s Skin Medics Medical Spa is hosting a Spooktacular Cosmetic Day on Monday, October 31, 2011.
Our specials on facial fillers, dermal injectables, spa products, and cosmetic laser treatments are sure to be a scream! You must take advantage of these offers on Monday, October 31 or schedule your treatment on that day to receive the special prices, so make sure to mark your calendar!
Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter for updates on more specials and events like our Cosmetic Day Spooktacular!
Treating Hair Loss with Stem Cells
As an expert in hair restoration surgery who is dedicated to ongoing hair loss research, Dr. Edmond I. Griffin prides himself on staying abreast of new hair loss studies and possible treatment methods. If you keep up with his blog, you’ve probably read about some of the newest techniques for hair regrowth, those used at The Griffin Center of Hair Restoration and Research and those currently still being researched like the MartiStem® MicroMatrix. Research in the field of hair loss and hair restoration is becoming more promising every day with possible options for hair loss treatment like the aforementioned pixie dust, Botox® injections, and the use of platelet rich plasma. Recently, Yale researchers have been studying the use of stem cells for hair loss treatment.
Researchers have studied stem cells previously for disease treatment, but it was just recently that Yale researchers pinpointed stem cells in the scalp of bald men as an underlying cause of androgenetic alopecia (patterned baldness). The researchers concluded that hair growth is dependent upon fat within the scalp. In men with male pattern baldness, the strip of fat on the scalp shrinks and hair cannot grow. When hair grows, the scalp’s layer of fat expands (a process called adipogenesis). Specialized stem cells, known as precursor cells, are responsible for expanding the layer of fat.
The researchers reached this conclusion after injecting precursor cells into mice that were unable to produce hair or the fat necessary to produce hair, and in two weeks hair began to grow. The precursor cells produced a chemical called platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) that produced hair growth 100 times faster than the rate of non-treated mice. Overall, the mice treated with PDGF saw 86% restored hair follicle growth. Before stem cells can be used for hair growth in humans, scientists must determine that the cellular signaling in humans is the same as that of the mice.
It may be a while before humans are treated for baldness with stem cells, but the research shows promise. The providers at The Griffin Center are watching this research closely for further developments. Whether you’re searching for a hair loss prevention regimen or debating hair transplant surgery, schedule a consultation with Dr. Griffin today so that he can listen to your concerns, determine a cause for hair loss, and recommend a method of treatment. To stay on top of new techniques for hair restoration, be sure to find us on Facebook and keep reading his blog.
Join Dermatology Associates of Atlanta August 10th for Cosmetic Day Specials
Join Dermatology Associates of Atlanta, Wednesday August 10th, for great savings on Juvéderm Ultra®, Restylane®, Perlane®, Radiesse®, Botox® or Dysport® injections, cosmetic laser treatments, and spa products. Don’t miss out!
Join Dermatology Associates of Atlanta’s for their June 8th Cosmetic Day
Once a month Dermatology Associates of Atlanta offers specials on cosmetic procedures such as Fraxel Laser treatments, Botox®, Dysport® and facial fillers. On Wednesday June 8th, join DAA for savings on facial injectables, cosmetic laser treatments, and skin care products.
Join DAA Wednesday April 13th For Cosmetic Day Specials!
Once a month Dermatology Associates of Atlanta offers specials on cosmetic treatments. On Wednesday April 13th, join DAA for savings on facial injectables, cosmetic laser treatments, and skin care products. Don’t miss it!
Many Uses of BOTOX®: New Research Shows Using BOTOX® Can Help Re-grow Hair
Generally used to treat wrinkles, muscle relaxing BOTOX® Cosmetic has a proven variety of other medical uses. Aside from removing wrinkles around the eyes, a couple of BOTOX® injections can also correct the appearance of cross-eyes and uncontrollable blinking. Some doctors also inject BOTOX® to reduce sweating for patients who suffer from hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating). Others use it to treat patients with migraine headaches. In fact, back in 2006, dermatologist Eric Finzi studied treating depression with BOTOX®. His research showed that BOTOX® treatment helped his patients who suffered from depression come off their depression medication. However, the newest use for BOTOX®, and the one I find most interesting is using BOTOX® to stimulate hair growth.
A dermatologist from Beverly Hills, Dr. Simon Ourian, administered BOTOX® injections to help relieve his mother’s chemotherapy-related migraines, and was surprised to find her hair returned around the injection sites. Since then, more research has been conducted on the topic including a study published in the Journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons discussing BOTOX® use in the treatment of male pattern baldness.
The study consisted of fifty male subjects, ranging from 19 to 57 years of age, who were observed over a 60 week period. Each subject received two treatment cycles of 150 injections during the 60 week period. Researchers utilized various methods of determining hair loss rates, like measuring hair count within a fixed 2 cm area and collecting loose hairs from a pillow with a lint roller. None of the subjects experienced adverse effects. The results suggested that BOTOX® appears to reduce hair loss and stimulate hair growth in some men suffering from androgenetic alopecia (pattern baldness).
Aside from the study’s results, I’ve found through use with my patients that injecting BOTOX® around donor regions during hair transplant procedures helps hair re-grow around the incision scars. Not only does it help hair grow around scars, I’ve noticed BOTOX® also lessens the redness and thickness of scars. It may not effectively treat all types of hair loss, as hair loss causes are different for different people, but it will be interesting to see if more studies confirm using BOTOX® to treat male patterned baldness.
Men, women and children all experience hair loss for different reasons, but my staff at the Griffin Center and I are here to help. If you are experiencing hair loss and are looking for a hair loss prevention or treatment method, contact us to schedule an appointment today. First, I will determine what’s causing your hair loss, and then, I can devise a treatment plan specific to your condition. For more information, visit my website and keep reading my blog. Also, find me on Facebook and let me know what you’d like to read.
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