3 Treatments to Get You Ready for the Beach
Preparing for a beach vacation requires more than just packing the perfect bikini and beach towel. Here at Associated plastic surgeons, we have a few fast and easy skincare treatments that we can use to really help you get ready for your big trip.
Get a Glow
In the 90’s and early 2,000’s everyone would practically bake their bodies in a tanning bed to get their skin ready for the beach, but because research has proven that tanning beds cause more harm than good, you might not know how to get glowing skin. Rather than hitting the beach or pool with pasty white skin, let us help you get that perfect, dewy glow with our body bronzer treatment. You’ll come out of our office with a sun-kissed tan but without the sun damage.
Signature Facial
Sometimes with all of the stress of packing for vacation and preparing, it can seem like you need a vacation from your vacation. Let us help you relax before you head out of town with one of our signature facials. With a combination of exfoliation and hydration, we can help you feel revitalized and rejuvenated.
Antioxidant Sun Fader Facial
This sun fading facial can be done either before or after the beach. If we do it before your trip, make sure that you are covering your face up during the entire trip so that you don’t get any new sun damage. This unique facial is used to help patients get rid of sunspots and sun damage with Vitamins A, C, and E.
The best thing that you can do for your skin during your beach trip is cover up. Whether you choose to wear a broad-brimmed hat, a lot of sunscreens, or spend your time under a beach umbrella, one thing is for certain: your skin will thank you. With a new tan, a little relaxation, and an antioxidant facial, you can head to the beach feeling calmer than ever. To learn more about these skin care treatments, schedule a consultation at our Huntington office today and call us at (631) 423-1000.
- Published in Skin Care Treatments & Facials
3 Myths About Cleft Palates
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), over 2,000 babies are born each year with a cleft palate and just over 4,000 babies are born with a cleft lip, which compared to the 4 million babies that are born into the United States each year, is actually fairly low. If you or your partner are pregnant and have recently found out that your unborn baby has either of these birth defects, you more than likely have a million questions circulating through your mind. As two of the surgeries that we specialize in here at Associated Plastic Surgeons, we want you to feel informed and rest easy knowing that we will do what we can to help your child. Just like with anything medical related, there are a variety of myths surrounding cleft palates and cleft lips. Let’s take a closer look.
Myth 1: It’s Purely Cosmetic
Yes, it’s true that you want to do everything to ensure that your child grows up feeling and looking as healthy as possible. One of the largest misconceptions that people have about cleft palates and lips is that they are purely cosmetic. However, that simply isn’t the case. Babies born with these defects often suffer from problems with eating, chewing, and speaking. During Surgery, we will help to restore their cleft lip and palate and help them function like normal.
Myth 2: They Cause Learning Disabilities
Although a cleft palate or cleft lip can cause things like a speech impediment for some children, they do not cause learning disabilities. In fact, there is no scientific association between this birth defect and learning disabilities.
Myth 3: It Always Leaves a Big Scar
Depending on the severity of your child’s cleft lip will help dictate just how much scarring they may have. In many instances, your child’s surgical scar will drastically fade after a few years and may even go almost entirely away as they reach their teenage years or adulthood.
Being a parent is difficult, but finding out that your unborn baby has a birth defect like a cleft lip or palate can feel devastating. Our surgeons have years of experience and expertise to help surgically correct this issue and help your child live a healthy life.
Want to learn more about cleft lip and cleft palate surgery? Schedule a consultation at our Huntington office today and call (631) 423-1000.
- Published in Cleft Palate Surgery