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Dr. Alster and Dr. Tanzi are both Key Opinion Leaders for Merz Aesthetics and serve on the Medical Advisory Committee for XEOMIN®, which is premiering in Washington, DC at the Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery in advance of the product’s nationwide launch.

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Dr. Alster and Dr. Tanzi are both Key Opinion Leaders for Merz Aesthetics and serve on the Medical Advisory Committee for XEOMIN®, which is premiering in Washington, DC at the Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery in advance of the product’s nationwide launch.

A new alternative to BOTOX® Cosmetic or Dysport®, XEOMIN® was developed by Merz Aesthetics and is one of the latest treatments for wrinkle reduction on the market today. XEOMIN® (incobotulinumtoxinA) has been approved by the FDA for the temporary improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe glabellar lines (frown lines between the eyebrows) in adult patients.

Unlike BOTOX® Cosmetic or Dysport®, XEOMIN® has a low protein count which is beneficial to patients who have allergic reactions to other dermal injections. XEOMIN® provides clinical results comparable to BOTOX® Cosmetic and Dysport®. The physicians at the Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery in Washington, DC will be among the first nationwide to offer XEOMIN®.

Like BOTOX® Cosmetic and Dysport®, XEOMIN® is administered to targeted areas through injections with an ultra-fine needle. XEOMIN® is composed of a highly diluted form of botulinim toxin which prevents facial muscles from contracting and forming wrinkles and frown lines. Daily activities can be resumed immediately after the procedure as there is no post-treatment recovery. Results become noticeable in a few days and typically lasts several months.

If you are interested in a more relaxed and youthful appearance in time for Valentine’s Day, please call us at our Washington, DC office at 202-628-8855 to schedule an appointment for XEOMIN®.

World-renowned dermatologist, Dr.Tina Alster has launched her skin care product line, SKIN IS IN™. Having served as the consulting dermatologist to Lancôme, Clarisonic, and numerous cosmetic and laser companies, Dr. Alster has influenced new product development and industry direction. This combination of extensive clinical and research experience along with over two decades [...]]]>

Dr. Tina Alster

World-renowned dermatologist, Dr.Tina Alster has launched her skin care product line, SKIN IS IN™. Having served as the consulting dermatologist to Lancôme, Clarisonic, and numerous cosmetic and laser companies, Dr. Alster has influenced new product development and industry direction. This combination of extensive clinical and research experience along with over two decades in dermatologic practice make her uniquely qualified to customize skin care regimens for a wide range of ages and skin types. This exciting new skin care line combines advanced formulas with  Dr. Alster’s extensive industry expertise to provide all ages and skin types with a comprehensive skin care regimen you can believe in. After 20 years of cherry-picking skin care products and prescribing skin care regimen for Washington, DC’s power elite and their families, Dr. Alster cuts through the hype and delivers her customized skin care plan in easy-to-use kits for every child, teen, woman and man.

• k.Zone for Kids
• t.Zone for Teens
• FaceTime for Women
• FaceTime for Men
• d.Sensitize for Sensitive Skin
• i.Rejuvenate for Eyes

SKIN IS IN™ products are made in the USA from the highest quality ingredients available on the market and without all the things you don’t need: animal-testing, fragrances, dyes, parabens, petrochemicals, and comedogenic and allergy-causing irritants. SKIN IS IN™ by Dr.Tina Alstergives skin nothing more than what it needs and nothing less than it deserves.

SKIN IS IN™ products are available for purchase at the flagship store on K Street in Washington, DC and also online at http://www.SkinLaser.com/SKINISIN.  A portion of the proceeds from the sale of SKIN IS IN will benefit The Sturge-Weber Foundation, the only nonprofit organization dedicated to finding a cure and improving treatment for port-wine stains, Sturge-Weber syndrome, and Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome.

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With Summer season on the horizon, it’s time to consider the effects of the sun, and alternative ways to revitalize your skin, keep it hydrated and maintain a healthy look—after all, your skin is the largest and most visible organ you have.

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With Summer season on the horizon, it’s time to consider the effects of the sun, and alternative ways to revitalize your skin, keep it hydrated and maintain a healthy look—after all, your skin is the largest and most visible organ you have.

Exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause wrinkles, changes in skin pigmentation, and skin cancer. The ability of the sun to cause skin cancer is a well-known fact. The 3 main skin cancers are melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma. Melanoma is the most deadly skin cancer because it metastasizes more readily than the other skin cancers. It is believed that the amount of exposure of the skin to the sun before the age of 20 is the determining risk factor for melanoma. Basal cell carcinoma is the most common skin cancer and tends to spread locally, not metastasize. Squamous cell carcinoma is the second most common skin cancer, and it can metastasize, although not as commonly as melanoma. The risk of getting basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma is determined by a person’s lifetime exposure to UV radiation and his or her baseline skin color. In general, the lightest skin tones are more susceptible to the development of skin cancers because fewer pigment cells are available to protect the skin from the sun. It is therefore vital, not only for maintaining general skin health and a younger look, that you utilize an SPF 30 or higher sunscreen on a daily basis and reapply frequently when exercising or outdoors.

There are several tips to help minimize the effects of the sun on your skin as well as prepare your skin for the Summer months and in to the Fall:

Tip #1: Load up on sunscreens with SPF 30 or higher. Layering several products (face moisturizer, makeup, sunscreen- each with SPF) boosts sun protection.

Tip #2: If you want a tanned look, apply self-tanners, bronzers, or go for a spray tan. Avoid tanning beds (they may not burn, but their ultraviolet rays have been associated with skin cancer and- gasp!- wrinkles).

Tip #3: Stay out of the sun during midday hours (10 am to 2 pm), when the sun’s rays are strongest.

Tip #4: When in the sun, wear a wide-brimmed hat to shade your face, ears and neck, a sleeved-shirt to cover your shoulders, and long pants.

Tip #5: If your shadow appears to be shorter than you are, seek shade.

Tip #6: Consider a chemical peel, fractionated laser skin resurfacing treatment, or microdermabrasion to give your skin a healthy glow. These treatments also reduce the risk of freckles or keratoses from turning darker over the summer due to inadvertent sun exposure.

Tip #7: If you have spider veins on your legs, it’s likely too late to have them treated in time for summer. Schedule your treatment in the Fall/Winter NOW for next summer!

Tip #8: Change your skin care to compensate for the extra humidity (eg, substitute lighter lotions/solutions/serums in place of heavy creams).

As is always the case, it is important to seek out an experienced practitioner for advice and treatment. Be safe in the Summer sun—it will benefit you for a lifetime.