Youth is placed at a high premium in our society in romance, in the media, and in the business. Indeed, in the words of Oscar Wilde “Youth has a kingdom waiting for it.” Top scientists are constantly searching for the immortal “Fountain of Youth” and finding ways to be healthier, stronger, and look younger. They seem to be getting much closer, as there have been some interesting developments in skin care.
David K. Hiranaka M.D., D.M.D, uses Lasers such as Pearl, Titan, and CO2 to give the skin a younger, firmer look. Each laser has a different effect, and the doctor evaluates which laser is best according to a patient’s skin and particular needs. Often, a combination of lasers may be used. These lasers can treat wrinkles, pitted acne scarring, troublesome rosacea, old scars, smoking, and even spider veins. Laser surgery is bloodless, usually requires no anesthesia, and there is little downtime.
Lasers repair the skin and actually regrow new skin. David K. Hiranaka M.D., D.M.D will use a beam of laser light to actually remove the top-most layer of damaged skin, and new, healthy, glowing skin will then re-grow on top of it.
Botox is used to treat the vexing “11’s” frown between the eyes on the forehead. Botox relaxes the muscles in the forehead so that the wrinkles do not form. It can also be used to treat crow’s feet near the eyes and to lift eyebrows. As the brow does not frown, the forehead wrinkles form less and less over time, providing a cumulative effect of less wrinkle formation.
Fillers, such as Juvederm In Waimea, fill out the lost plumpness and “baby-fat” of youth, filling and smoothing the wrinkles and hollows that become common near the eyes, temples, and mid-face as age takes hold.
Laser hair removal is extremely popular in the U.S. as it can eliminate the daily task of shaving, tweezing, plucking, dealing with ingrown hairs, and regrowth for men and women. Dark, coarse hair is best for this type of treatment. The dark pigment of hair follicles is absorbed by the laser light, and the hair is evaporated by the laser. Hair removal with lasers is a permanent solution that eliminates regrowth of hair after a few sessions.
Lasers, Botox, hair removal, and Juvederm In Waimea are non-surgical advancements in skin care. It will be fascinating to see what science and technology hold in store for the future.
