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Thursday, 01 October 2009

  • Looking as Young as You Feel

    By Lisa Benest MD

    “I'm not interested in age. People who tell me their age are silly. You're as old as you feel." - Elizabeth Arden

    Forty is the new thirty. Fifty is the new forty. Sixty is the new forty! Today we are staying active and youthful for years, even decades longer than did previous generations. We eat healthy, exercise, stay mentally fit, all to keep us feeling and acting younger than our years might otherwise suggest. But what about our skin? Do those fine lines around the eyes and mouth suggest wisdom over youth? What about wrinkled or sagging skin? Does it point to the march of age? Nothing gives the impression of youth more than a beautiful, healthy complexion.

    Over the counter creams and solutions, spa treatments and a good diet all contribute to that youthful complexion, but as we age, those things just aren’t enough. That’s when we turn to medical advancements in the field of dermatology to target and comprehensively handle all those skin imperfections that affect how we view ourselves, and how others view us.

    Cosmetic lasers are the latest developments in advanced skin care. Lasers treat wrinkles by tightening skin tissue, prompting the production of collagen and elastin; removing sun damage by breaking up pigment; treating rosacea by reducing broken blood vessels; and simply removing unwanted hair. Our Skin Care and Laser Center in Burbank, CA uses Active FX, a revolutionary fractional laser for aged, sun-damaged or acne scarred skin. The Active FX Laser Treatment will reduce wrinkles and fine lines, soften deeper frown lines, noticeably improve skin tone and texture, stimulate new collagen formation and plumps the skin.

    In addition to lasers, the office offers a wide range of non-surgical procedures, including injectable fillers like collagen, Restylane®, Juvéderm®, Botox®, Dysport and chemical and other peels, to enhance the appearance by reducing blotchy and uneven pigmentation, fine lines and renewing sun-damaged cells. The antioxidant brightening and lightening peels which boost the skin using vitamins C & E, Green Tea Extract and other ingredients will fade stubborn dark patches and restore your skin’s natural smoothness.

    Our Board Certified doctors can even treat and control embarrassing outbreaks of adult acne!

    At our Skin Care and Laser Center, you’ll find dermatologists and nurses who dedicate their expertise and artistry to making your skin look the best it can be. We have been featured in Pasadena magazine, Cosmetic Surgery Times and on ABC News. We were recently awarded the Patients' Choice Award for 2008, and voted a Top Doc in Pasadena by Pasadena Magazine, and Best Dermatologist in Burbank, CA by The Burbank Leader.

    Our team of doctors and nurses understand the desire we all have to be as beautiful and healthy as we can be. Whether you have a medical or a cosmetic skin care need, we blend the latest advances in skin care into the experience and wisdom of medicine. Visit us for a FREE Consultation with our Cosmetic Nurse Specialist to find out how we can help you look as young as you feel!

    Lisa Benest M.D.
    1624 W. Olive #B
    Burbank, CA 91506
    818.729.9149
    www.lisabenestmd.com

Monday, 17 August 2009

  • Healthy Skin Is Beautiful Skin

    Improving your image may help the way you feel about yourself, but it may also convey a more professional message. While it is certainly true that beauty does come from within, there are some simple steps that you can take to enhance your outer appearance as well. It is apparent that our society places a high value on youth. Much money is spent on beauty creams and potions, various procedures to rejuvenate the skin, and even plastic surgery. Each person must decide how much effort and expense they are willing to contribute toward their presentation. While this would include many aspects, such as hair and clothing, as a Dermatologist, I would like to address the skin.

    Rejuvenating the skin can be viewed on a gradient approach. There are creams and superficial, light procedures that help give the skin a fresher glow or soften some of the lines and age spots. For more dramatic improvement there are laser procedures. These are stronger than face creams and peels, so they work more effectively, albeit cost more. Beyond that there is plastic surgery, which typically results in the greatest improvement, with understandably higher expenses.

    For those who are looking for a simple boost, without the high price tag, here are some tips. First, what you put into your body affects how well it functions. That is not news to most people. The skin is our largest organ and it is chock full of cells that are growing and duplicating. Cells need quality food to be healthy and fulfill their jobs. Organic foods, free of pesticides and hormones nourish our cells so that they are not trying to survive amidst a sea of chemicals. Certain foods, such as sugar and white flour, stress our cells the most, and contribute to overall inflammation in our bodies. This translates into more irritated skin and more WRINKLES. Some foods, such as fish (wild caught is best) and fresh fruits and vegetables, help reduce cellular inflammation. Wrinkles are also formed by repeated motions, such as by frowning or along the lips by smoking. Eventually, the skin creases where these motions have been made over and over again. Supplementing with anti-oxidant vitamins can minimize some of the damaging chemicals we encounter daily, such as from pollution. Two antioxidants that are helpful for wrinkles are alpha lipoic acid and DMAE. Fish oils (EPA/DHA) are also excellent anti-inflammatory supplements that keep our skin healthy and also more youthful. CoEnzyme Q10 is also a crucial antioxidant for keeping the body’s organs functioning at its best.

    What you put onto your skin can affect the way it feels and looks as well. There are some brands that use all organic ingredients. Some products contain topical vitamins, such as vitamin C, vitamin E, green tea, alpha lipoic acid, CoEnzyme Q10, and more. With good formulations, these antioxidants can penetrate the skin at higher concentrations than what you could get with internal supplements. You could expect to notice a smoother, even complexion, and healthier looking skin. An added bonus is that some of these topical vitamins, especially vitamin C, help protect your skin from the damage due to the sun’s rays. The cells are more able to repair themselves after injury from ultraviolet radiation, the type of harmful rays put out by the sun, which contribute to aging skin and skin cancer.

    Dr. Lisa Benest is a general and cosmetic dermatologist in Burbank. She and her staff provide comprehensive skin examinations as well as an array of non-invasive, cosmetic procedures and offer a full line of skin care products. To learn more about skin rejuvenation as well as the most up-to-date lasers, schedule a Free Consultation with our cosmetic nurse. Check out our website for a complete list of all our treatments: http://www.lisabenestmd.com

    Lisa Benest M.D.
    1624 W. Olive #B
    Burbank, CA 91506
    818.729.9149
    http://www.lisabenestmd.com

Friday, 05 September 2008

  • Hey, Beautiful!

    Hey, Beautiful!
    by Dr. Lisa Benest M.D.


    Essential to youthful appearance is clear, soft skin. But what makes beautiful skin, beautiful? While there are many creams and lotions and techniques to handle blemishes and smooth out the wrinkles, a good, healthy diet is the most fundamental beauty regimen at any age.

    The skin is a reflection of what's going on in the body; what you put in your body will affect the appearance of the skin.

    The cells in your skin die and are replaced every day, in fact all of the cells in your body are replaced at least every seven years. There is no question you can improve the quality of your appearance by feeding those cells with pure water and plenty of nutrients.

    Here are some tips for beautiful, youthful-looking skin.

    1. Avoid processed food and hydrogenated oils

    2. Eat organic meats to avoid unwanted hormones and antibiotics

    3. Stay well-hydrated with plenty of water which is assimilated by your cells (use structured water).

    4. Drink alcohol in moderation. Too much alcohol will dehydrate your body.

    Be alert, if you are drinking a lot of coffee or soft drinks you are probably dehydrated.

    5. You have probably heard that smoking can age your skin. The reason is that smoking cuts off oxygen so your skin does not get as many nutrients. This is why people who smoke often heal more slowly after surgery - their skin does not get oxygen and nutrients fast enough.

    6. Take sun in moderation and no tanning salons.

    Sun is necessary to produce vitamin D. But too much can cause wrinkling; it damages the DNA and cells and ages the collagen and elastic issues in the skin.

    Tanning booths are harmful even if they use only "UVA" rays. UVA rays penetrate deep and can damage the skin and cells, which can result in skin cancer. While tans can be attractive, the best attraction is clear, healthy youthful-looking skin.

    Skin is a beautiful but it is also a very practical organ. It acts as a protective barrier, guards against bacteria, heals minor injuries easily, regulates body temperate and even helps to purify the system by eliminating waste fluid. It can remain and attain greater attractiveness with proper care. Some skin conditions are genetic and this too can be addressed and handled with modern dermatology.

    But in either case, a good start is proper diet and plenty of water. Youthful-looking skin is healthy skin!


    Lisa Benest is a general and cosmetic dermatologist in Burbank, and offers extensive procedures in non-invasive cosmetic skin care, using the latest and most up-to-date lasers and medical equipment. Visit us for a free consultation with our skin care specialist!

    Dr. Benest can be reached at:
    1624 W. Olive Ave B
    Burbank, CA 91506
    818-729-9149
    www.lisabenestmd.com

    For permission to reprint this article in full or in part, contact info2006@lisabenestmd.com

Wednesday, 06 August 2008

Sunday, 01 June 2008

  • Lisa Benest MD

    Dr. Lisa Benest received her medical degree at UC Irvine with further training in Los Angeles and New York. A diplomat of the American Board of Dermatology and a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, she has been in private practice for over 10 years, specializing in medical and cosmetic dermatology, as well as skin cancer surgery. Dr. Benest is known for her friendly and personal care.

    At the Lisa Benest MD Skin Care and Laser Center in Burbank  -  the heart of the movie studios of Los Angeles - you’ll find dermatologists who dedicate their expertise and artistry to making your skin look the best it can be.

    Dr. Lisa Benest and her team of Board-certified dermatologists are among the most respected medical professionals in Los Angeles.

    Whether you have a medical or a cosmetic skin care need, we blend the latest advances in skin care into the experience and wisdom of medicine.

    Our dermatologists understand the desire within all of us to be as beautiful and healthy as we can be.

    A clear, even, smooth skin with a youthful glow is part of that health and beauty. Dr. Lisa Benest has created a facility where many different approaches to medical and cosmetic dermatology can be found.

    OUR MEDICAL AND COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY SERVICES
    Doctors, Nurses and Aestheticians work together to provide you with many different dermatology solutions:
    Laser Treatments for Hair Removal
    Laser Aesthetic Applications
    Botox
    Restylane
    Facials

    These, along with other techniques, can handle such dermatological concerns as:

    Wrinkles
    Dry Skin
    Sun Damage
    Acne
    Brown Spots

    Dermatology in Los Angeles has reached a new artistic height at the Lisa Benest MD Skin Care and Laser Center, located in Burbank and easily accessible from all parts of Southern California.

    Lisa Benest MD dot com

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