Sun Exposure and Aging Skin
March 25th, 2021
Want to avoid the unnecessary gamble of getting facial wrinkles and unnessisarily exposing your skin to harmful effects of the sun? Too much sun is one of the major factors increasing your chance of premature skin aging. While there are many benefits to limiting sun exposure, many of my patients are surprised to learn that the perceived notion that a tan is healthy, actually has an effect on the luminosity or brightness and youthful appearance of their skin. In our detailed instructions for preparation for surgery and recovery, I recommend that patients keep any surgical incisions covered and out of the sun for 6 months, until healing and full maturation of the tissue is completed. Sun may cause the new incisions to redden and permanently discolor and this can be easily avoided. I always recommend using sunscreen, a hat and protective clothing when in the sun for prolonged periods of time.
Smoking and Wrinkles
March 9th, 2021
Want to avoid the unnecessary gamble of getting facial wrinkles? Smoking is one of the major factors increasing your chance of premature skin aging. While there are many other health reasons not to smoke or to stop a current smoking habit, many of my patients are surprised to learn that smoking has an effect on the luminosity or brightness and youthful appearance of their skin. In our detailed instructions for preparation for their surgery, I ask patients to stop smoking prior to their surgery. Nicotine hinders the healing process and I want my patients to have a safe and healthy recovery following surgery. I find that this temporary stop may often give people the jump start to kick the habit for good. It’s never too late to quit smoking!
Next time: Another unnecessary gamble contributing to premature aging.
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