Getting Rid of Melasma

Patient Background:

This client was terribly sunburned as a young girl and developed melasma. Unfortunately the photos were taken with different cameras and the lighting and coloring are quite different, but you can see in the 2nd photo her melasma has faded almost entirely.  She has no makeup on except for a little lip gloss.  

The melasma patient had done many procedures including Microdermabrasion, Chemical Peels, and IPL treatments with no success. 

Treatment:

We thought we were never going to find the right treatment to help this patient – until we found the formulation for our skin lightening peel. We called her up and said, “We think we finally found something to help you, let us do this for you free of charge!”   She had a few days of down time and had to use an at-home skin care system for a few weeks, but just a month later, Shazaam! Look at her now!!!!! Aren't her results amazing??? 

Silk Touch Rx Skin Lightening System is a superficial chemical peel designed to improve the texture and appearance of hyper-pigmented skin. This facial peel is designed to eliminate sun damaged skin and melasma. This peel involves a medicated masque and an at-home skin care regimen. Downtime is a little greater (up to 7 days) but the results are amazing!!!

There is no pain and little-to-no irritation during the application of the opaque creme masque, and typically, the irritation level on the following days is more like a sunburn.

Transformation Tuesday:  Smartlipo Knees

Patient Background:

This woman came to us with extra fat around her knees that had bothered her for as long as she could remember – spending summers constantly hiding her knees. And unfortunately, no matter how many lunges one does, fat and saggy skin around the knees can be persistent. 

Treatment:

Dr. Kerr used Smartlipo to sculpt the knees,. After removing the fat using Smartlipo (Smart Lipo) laser liposuction, her knees look like those of a younger woman. Smartlipo uses a laser to melt the fat and the fat is suctioned out.  This procedure took about an hour to perform. Dr. Kerr used awake anesthesia and the patient was able to get up from the procedure and walk out of the office with no problem. Recovery time was minimal and she was thrilled with the results. 

Dr. Kerr's "Healthy Advice" can be seen in the Boise Idaho Statesman on Thursdays.

Question: 

“I am a pretty small person, 5'1", 120 lbs, size 2 jeans, and I'm generally pretty happy with my body.  One of my only complaints is my fat knees!  I have fat deposits on the insides of my knees that make my legs incredibly unsightly! I've looked into how to help reduce this deposit, but everything that I've found has said, ‘If you have fat knees, you have fat everywhere.’  Since this isn't the case, how can I shrink my chubby knees?” Jessica

It sounds like diet and exercise haven’t been enough to help you eliminate the fat around your knees. Smartlipo (Smart Lipo) laser liposuction can help. The below pictured Boise woman came to me with extra fat around her knees. After removing the fat using Smartlipo (Smart Lipo) laser liposuction, her knees now match the rest of her trim body.

Answer: 

Smart Lipo uses a laser to melt the fat and the fat is suctioned out, the entire procedure lasts about an hour. I used awake anesthesia and the patient was able to get up from the procedure and walk out of the office with no problem.   Recovery time was minimal and she was thrilled with the results; I’m sure you will be too, Jessica. Come in for a free consultation.  -- Dr. Kerr

If you are like me, it seems like no matter how hard I try and no matter what exercises I do, my inner thighs just don’t change. Inner thighs are the hardest to slim down through diet and exercise alone. There are over 900,000 Internet hits for thigh exercises for women, proving that I am not alone in my goal for sexy legs. If like me, you have tried everything….let me introduce you to your new best friend – body sculpting with a combination of Smartlipo & Vaser.

Fat that accumulates on the thighs and hip area are some of the hardest to target. Genetics and gender are strong components in thigh fat, particularly the inner thighs. As we age, we burn fewer calories and the fat settling in our thighs is thicker, which can lead to a less-defined figure. Body Sculpting with Smartlipo and Vaser technologies can make thighs look leaner, and it may even make your butt look better too, due to a more proportionate result. Inner thigh body sculpting can significantly improve the silhouette of the thigh and reduce the rubbing together of the inner thighs.

No matter what our body type is, all of us have difficulties trying to slim and lose weight in our thighs. Hourglass, apple, pear/spoon/bell, rectangle or straight, we could all use a little help trimming our thighs.

The way that Body Sculpting liposuction works on our thighs is the same as anywhere on our bodies. Smartlipo or laser lipo consists of a paperclip thin laser fiber which is inserted into a very tiny incision. The fat is melted by the laser and then is sucked out. Vaser uses vibration to separate the fat cells.  Dr. Kerr uses this technology when fat transfer is needed for  breast  or butt since the fat cells are left. The incision is made in the groin or hip area and tightens the skin. Dr. Kerr is known for his amazing body sculpting techniques, as demonstrated in the picture above.

Smartlipo/Vaser is a gentle procedure that can be done in just a few hours depending on the number of areas to be treated. There is minimal pain, a quick recovery time and visible results almost immediately. Smartlipo has proven to be one of the safest cosmetic procedures.

 Benefits of Smartlipo/ Vaser body sculpting vs. traditional liposuction:

• Promotes tissue tightening through tissue coagulation

• Performed under local anesthesia

• Less bleeding and trauma

• Quicker recovery

• Dramatic results

Another benefit of Smartlipo/Vaser is that in most cases, more than one area can be treated at a tine. The picture shown above show’s results from Dr. Brian Kerr of Silk Touch Med Spa Laser & Lipo of Boise using a combination of Smartlipo and/or Vaser liposuction on the thighs, abdomen and love handles, leaving the areas a lot more proportionate to one antoher.

If you are interested in learning how Dr. Brian Kerr can help you achieve the results you deserve. give us a call at 208-939-3110 to schedule you appointment or fill out our form by visitng the link below and one of our staff members will contact you.

This week we want to share an article with you from DailyBeauty.com. The author, Shellie Terry Benson, did a wonderful job of explaining how to keep your knees looking great and youthful. 

Silk Touch Med Spa offers Smartlipo technologies that can change the look of your knees dramatically. Check out our previous blog post on knee liposuction to learn more. 

The Key to Beautiful Knees

Posted Monday, March 12, 2012 by Shellie Terry Benson, Editor

They’re often forgotten about, your lowly knees, until you slip on the first skirt of the spring or a pair of shorts in the summer. Dry skin may make them look ashy, while age or weight loss may make them look saggy. And though they may seem difficult to fix, your knees can look pretty again. (Remember when Demi Moore shocked the world with her new knees?) Here are a few ways to get your knees ready for the warmer weather:

Exfoliate: The skin on your knees is thicker than other areas to offer extra protection to your joints (the same is true of your elbows), so dryness can accumulate there. Choose an exfoliator that’s appropriate for your skin type (go for a more gentle formula if you have sensitive skin). Massage it into your skin using a circular motion and rinse. Exfoliate to remove the dry, dead skin cells twice a week, but no more than that, or you may be sloughing healthy skin away.

Moisturize: Every day, use a deeply hydrating moisturizer on your knees to lock in moisture. You may even want to use a body oil first (Avene Body Oil ($20) makes a wonderful one for very dry, sensitive skin). For super dry skin, moisturize twice a day.

Banish fat: Liposuction can help sculpt better-looking knees by removing unnecessary fat. The incision can be strategically placed at the knee or at the groin if you also want your thighs treated. But keep in mind, surgeries that are further away from the heart take longer to heal.

Try some light: Non-invasive cellulite and skin-tightening treatments such as radio-frequency energy or infra-red light, paired with massaging devices may improve slightly sagging skin around the knees.

Smooth the skin: Speculation was that Demi Moore had a knee lift to remove the sagging skin around her knees. The treatment is tricky because to surgically remove the skin, a scar will eventually develop. Ask your plastic surgeon for before-and-after photos of other cases so you’re well aware of what results may be.

See the difference for yourself - here are some before and after photos of Silk Touch clients who have received this treatment:

Have you tried everything you can to lose weight – but just can’t seem to lose that oh so pesky “double chin" or extra neck waddle? If so, your not alone. Many men and women face the challenge of wanting to slim down their face and lose that droopy neck, but just can’t or don’t know how. Some people hide it with scarves and turtle necks (which you wouldn’t want to wear year round) , while others go with traditional liposuction which can takes weeks of down time to recover. Are you tired of hiding it, but not willing to pay the cost (both financially and time wise) of traditional liposuction?

By using technologies such as SmartLipo and VASER, we can help you can say goodbye to neck weight forever and hello to new confidence! 

The face and neck are usually the first features we notice when we meet someone new, so even the littlest improvements in this area can create a dramatic change. A firm, trim neck gives the face a more youthful look and sometimes just having this procedure done provides an incentive and the confidence you need to make healthier lifestyle choices, therefore benefiting you even more in the long run.

At Silk Touch Med Spa, we use the latest technologies to bring you the best results with the least recovery time. VASER, combined with SmartLipo liposuction allows Dr.Brian Kerr to work with such precision that he can shape delicate areas, such as the chin and neck.  Using this new technology allows the nerves and blood vessels to go largely undisturbed, which causes patients to report minimal pain and bruising – less recovery time!

The results of this procedure are fantastic – take a look for yourself!

The most common concerns with this procedure have to do with the recovery time. “Will I have to have my face wrapped up for weeks?” “How long do I have to take off work?” “Will I need to get someone to watch my kids?”

Recovery time for this procedure is minimal, but is different for each patient. Patients find themselves back to work 1-3 days after the procedure. Usually, an elastic compression headband is worn during the first 18 to 36 hours after surgery. After that, the headband is used at night while you sleep to assist in the healing process. In the early years of liposuction, surgeons required patients to wear compression garments from 2-6 weeks! This is just one of the many benefits of using SmartLipo and VASER technologies.

Other benefits include:

• Gently targets trouble spots where fat collects and skin becomes lax

• Minimally invasive alternative to surgery

• No general anesthetic needed

   

Visit our testimonials page to read stories on past patients success.

If you are interested in or have questions on Neck Liposuction, schedule a free consultation today and we can work to asnwer any questions you have.

 Want knees like these?

 Boise knee liposuction photos by Dr. Brian Kerr

This Boise woman came to me with extra fat around her knees. After removing the fat using Smartlipo (Smart Lipo) laser liposuction, her knees look like those of a younger woman. Smart Lipo uses a laser to melt the fat and the fat is suctioned out.  This procedure took about an hour to perform. Dr. Kerr used awake anesthesia and the patient was able to get up from the procedure and walk out of the office with no problem.    Recovery time was minimal and she was thrilled with the results.  -- Dr. Kerr



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