A major factor in maintaining your health, preventing systemic disease, feeling great, and enjoying high energy levels is weight management. If you have struggled to keep your body mass index within a normal, healthy range using diet and exercise alone, then a doctor-monitored, weight management program might be right for you. With a personalized weight management program, we can help you shed pounds, reach your goal weight, and feel great.
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Find the Weight Management Program That's Right for You
At Robert Andrews Laser & Medical Aesthetics, we offer patients a variety of weight management programs that, when partnered with proper diet and exercise, have helped countless patients achieve their weight loss and management goals.

Prescription Weight Management with Phentermine
FDA-approved and used as a medical weight management tool since 1959, phentermine is officially classed as an anorectic or appetite suppressant. It's approved for short-term use (over a course of a few weeks) for obese patients with an initial body mass index (BMI) equal to or greater than 30. It's also approved for patients who have an initial BMI greater than or equal to 27 and at least one weight-related medical condition, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol.

Lipotropic Injections
These are a type of supplemental injection comprised of a variety of compounds intended to encourage the body's fat metabolism processes and improve the breakdown of fat in the liver. Injections typically contain compounds such as vitamin B12, methionine, inositol, and choline.

HCG Dietary Plans
The HCG dietary plan combines a calorically restrictive meal plan with scheduled injections of the HCG hormone, which naturally occurs in women during pregnancy. The hormone is thought to encourage weight loss by suppressing hunger, correcting other hormonal imbalances, reducing muscle loss, and quickening the metabolism.

Schedule a Weight Management Consultation at Robert Andrews Laser & Medical Aesthetics
At Robert Andrews Laser & Medical Aesthetics, our goal is to help you become the best version of yourself. If you have struggled to reach or maintain your ideal, healthy weight, one of our medically advanced, personalized weight management plans might be the right solution for you. To learn more and start your journey to reaching your ideal weight, we welcome you to contact our office to schedule a weight management consultation today.

Sensitive skin is difficult to define because individuals living with it experience different symptoms and often have additional skin concerns like eczema, rosacea, contact dermatitis, psoriasis, or acne. Most individuals with sensitive skin experience:

• discomfort after using skincare products or cosmetics 
• excessive dryness and flaking
• reactions including erosion, bumps, or pustules
• redness and a tendency to flush or blush easily

What makes living with sensitive skin even more frustrating is how difficult it can be to pinpoint the exact ingredients or environmental factors affecting your skin. No FDA regulations state what constitutes a hypoallergenic product. That means individuals with sensitive skin must do their best to read the ingredients on product labels and try to keep track of those that potentially irritated their skin before. 
Tips for Managing Skin Sensitivity

• Avoid Chemical Sunscreen
  Sunscreen is a must for everyone, but those with sensitive skin should avoid chemical formulations. Look for products listing only zinc oxide or titanium dioxide as an active ingredient.
  
  
• Take Warm Showers
  Exposing your skin to too much heat can dry it out and worsen flare-ups. 
  
  
• Go Fragrance-Free
  Ingredients in fragrances don’t have to be listed on packaging. Avoid scented soaps, moisturizers, and cosmetics. Most fragrant soaps also contain harsh detergents.  
  
  
• Avoid Mint and Citrus Essential Oils
  Natural fragrances should be safe, but these two can irritate sensitive skin. 
  
  
• Inspect Your Diet
  Even if a particular food doesn’t upset your stomach, it could cause inflammation in your skin. For many, dairy can cause skin flare-ups. 
  
  
• Avoid Sulfates
  Sodium lauryl sulfate and sodium laureth sulfate’s bubbling action helps remove dirt and oil, but also irritates sensitive skin.  

Schedule a Sensitive Skin Consultation Today

Collagen is the skin’s primary protein, responsible for filling out the skin and maintaining its elasticity. As we age, our bodies gradually produce less collagen. By age 70, most people’s skin will be 80% thinner than the skin of their youth. The reduction of collagen creates wrinkles, fine lines, and the crepey appearance of aging skin. To smooth skin and create a more youthful appearance, many have turned to cosmetic procedures such as filler injections or a facelift. Today, a procedure exists that can smooth and fill out the appearance of skin, while triggering the body to increase collagen production: thread lifts.

​What Are Thread Lifts?
A thread lift is an effective cosmetic technique that lifts and tightens sagging skin tissues by inducing collagen production. It involves the implantation of fine, absorbable polydioxanone threads (similar to those used in medical suturing) into the subcutaneous layer of the skin using small needles. These threads act like sutures beneath the skin and work to pull loose skin tight and to smooth fine lines and wrinkles. Both PDO and PLLA threads are designed from materials that will break down over time and be naturally reabsorbed into the body. The presence of these threads triggers the production of collagen during the healing process.

Benefits of a Thread Lift
Minimally invasive, thread lifts are usually performed with only local anesthetics, making them a good option for patients who are not candidates for general anesthesia used in face-lift surgery. In addition, thread lifts also require shorter recovery times and cause fewer side effects than more invasive cosmetic surgery. In fact, some patients are able to return to their normal activities the same day or only require a couple days for initial side effects (mild soreness or bruising) to subside.

Smooth Skin with Less Invasive Eurothread Lifts
At Robert Andrews Laser & Medical Aesthetics, we provide patients with a myriad of options for smoothing skin around the face and neck including traditional facelifts, injectables, laser therapy, Eurothread lifts, and other treatments and therapies. We recommend meeting with a cosmetic surgeon to discuss the best option for you. Our skin rejuvenation experts will work with you to find the best treatment and therapy plan to help you achieve your goals within your lifestyle, schedule, and budget. To schedule an appointment or learn more contact Robert Andrews Laser & Medical Aesthetics today.

May has quickly approached us, which means it’s National Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month. Considering the disease is the most common form of cancer diagnosed in the United States, it’s easy to see the importance of the initiative. Fortunately, skin cancer is also one of the most preventable forms of cancer. Before heading outdoors this summer, we encourage you to educate yourself on ways to maintain superior skin health.
In the meantime, here are some of the most noteworthy skin cancer preventative tips.

Say no to tanning beds: Don’t believe the hype—just because tanning indoors is a controlled dose of ultraviolet radiation does not make it okay. Believe it or not, indoor tanners are typically less safe than the rays of the sun, as new high-pressure sunlamps can deliver as much as 12 times the annual UVA dose as natural exposure.3

Don’t feel confident just because you’re young:  While the average age of those diagnosed with skin cancer lies somewhere between 45 and 55, it turns out a quarter of all cases occur in people under the age of 40.  So regardless of age, make sure you protect yourself—always use sunscreen and wear protective clothing while outdoors.

Be vigilant with sunscreen:  While it’s true that those with darker skin tones are less likely to develop the disease than those with lighter, fairer skin tones, the risk still exists for everyone. It’s important for everyone to protect themselves; lather up and protect all exposed areas with a broad-spectrum sunscreen, even on days when it isn’t sunny out; before venturing outdoors.

​Check non-exposed parts of the body for signs of the disease:  Believe it or not, melanoma can be diagnosed anywhere from the soles of one’s feet to beneath the fingernails. That’s why it’s important to regularly see your dermatologist and continually check your moles for signs of any changes.

SkinCeuticals is a skin care brand that creates advanced skincare products backed by years of scientific research and data. Its unique formulations deliver proprietary combinations of antioxidants and powerful botanicals, shown to work synergistically to provide superior results for targeted areas of the skin or an individual’s entire complexion.
The company concentrates its high-potency formulas – which encourage healthy skin from the inside out – with pure, active, anti-oxidizing ingredients designed for optimal skin absorption. All SkinCeuticals products are manufactured completely free from parabens, alcohol, dyes, and fragrances, making them appropriate for delivering holistically radiant skin to all skin types.

Complete Atmospheric and Environmental Skin Protection and Rejuvenation
At Robert Andrews Laser & Medical Aesthetics, we recommend pairing SkinCeuticals’ AOX+ Eye Gel and Phloretin CF with Ferulic Acid facial serum for advanced protection from the harsh free radicals and harmful radiation found in nature.
 
These powerful yet gentle formulations contain ingredients like pure vitamin C, phloretin, ferulic acid, and botanicals to guard against skin-damaging and cancer-causing free radicals, UVA and UVB radiation, infrared radiation, and ozone pollution. Designed for long-lasting wear, these SkinCeuticals products provide environmental protection for up to 72 hours.
 
In addition to guarding your skin against the elements, these SkinCeuticals products enhance and improve the skin’s appearance. They combine to correct signs of aging, such as fine lines and crow’s-feet, and to prevent further aging of the skin. They also even the skin’s tone for a more radiant complexion, while reducing signs of fatigue like puffiness, redness, and dark under-eye circles.
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Upgrade Your Skincare Routine and Treat Your Skin to SkinCeuticals
Backed by over 30 years of scientific research, SkinCeuticals skincare products are formulated to protect healthy skin, reverse and prevent signs of aging, and prevent future damage to your complexion. Stop by Robert Andrews Laser & Medical Aesthetics to schedule a healthy skin consultation or to add SkinCeuticals to your daily skin care regimen.

After the long months of cold, dreary winter, most of us cannot wait to feel the warmth of the sun. Whether you plan to take a vacation or relax at home this spring break, learn how you can take care of your skin while you enjoy the outdoors.

Top Seven Skin Care Tips for Spring Break
1. Sun Safely
If you do nothing else on spring break, at least protect your skin from the sun. Wear sunblock and a hat, and seek shade. If you will be traveling toward the equator, remember the sun becomes stronger as you draw closer to the earth’s midpoint.

2. Scrub
Exfoliating your skin will create a fresh glow and ensure sunless tanner can be applied evenly.

3. Schedule Treatments Early
Be sure to schedule waxes and facials a few days prior to your vacation. This will give your skin enough time to heal and balance out after any potentially irritating spa treatments to ensure you don’t have to deal with extra sensitivity or redness when you’re trying to relax.

4. Take Your Coconut without Lime
Limes contain compounds known as psoralens, which can make your skin extra sensitive to the sun. This condition, called phytophotodermatitis, can lead to blistering and bruising.

5. Sleep In
Beauty rest is great for your skin. You can more safely enjoy the warmth of the sun by heading out after 4 p.m.

6. Lighten Up
If you'll be vacationing in a warmer climate for spring break, trade your heavy winter moisturizers and foundations for lighter formulations. While the extra moisture is more than welcome during the cold, harsh weather of winter, they will feel much too heavy paired with sunblock and sunny weather.

7. Stick to Your Routine
Being on spring break doesn’t mean you should also take a break from your skin care regimen. You work hard to develop skin-healthy habits and cultivate a stunning complexion. Even when you break away from the rest of your day-to-day routines, stick with your healthy skin care habits to prevent any breakouts during or after your vacation.

​Shed Winter Dullness and Rejuvenate Your Skin for Spring
At Robert Andrews Laser & Medical Aesthetics, we can help you get bikini-ready for your vacation or relax with a spa treatment during a staycation this spring break. Schedule a luxurious spa treatment today.

​Whether individuals struggle to conceal acne scars from adolescence or want to diminish the appearance of deep lines and wrinkles, ablative resurfacing laser treatments with Robert Andrews Laser & Medical Aesthetics can help even skin tone and texture to minimize the appearance of these types of skin imperfections. The ablative resurfacing laser is the most effective type of treatment to improve deep lines and wrinkles with less treatments required.
How Does Laser Resurfacing Work?
Our Ablative Resurfacing Laser treatment uses an intense wavelength of light to remove, or ablate, the outer layer of aged or sun-damaged skin to stimulate the regeneration and rejuvenation of skin cells without destroying tissue. As a result of heating the underlying layer of skin, collagen formation is increased which improves the appearance of the outer layer as it heals. Once healed, the skin will appear tighter and smoother.
What Types of Skin Irregularities Can Be Improved with Laser Treatments?
Laser resurfacing treatments are a safe way for patients to balance both skin tone and texture by minimizing the appearance of irregularities such as:

• age spots
• superficial skin lesions
• fine lines and deep wrinkles
• sun damage
• texture or tone abnormalities
• scars from acne or injury

 
Ablative resurfacing treatments can be safely and effectively used on a patient’s face, neck, chest, hands, arms, specific scars and certain types of benign skin lesions. Usually only one treatment is necessary, lasting from 30 minutes to 90 minutes, depending on the area to be treated, with an average of 5-7 days of downtime. Depending on your lifestyle and your age, the effects can last for years.
 
 Struggling with Skin Imperfections? Schedule Your Treatment Session Today
At Robert Andrews Laser & Medical Aesthetics, our professionals offer a free consultation to see if laser resurfacing is right for you. To learn more or to find out if you are a candidate, schedule an appointment with us today.
 

​When it comes to hair removal, there are many options. From tweezing and shaving to creams and waxing, choosing which methods are best for you can feel overwhelming and yield lackluster results. For many, laser hair removal has become the go-to popular choice. Most patients require a minimum of six treatments for optimal results.
5 Reasons Why Laser Hair Removal is Better Than the Rest
1. Less Painful
Patients experience minimal pain during treatments and compare the feeling to the snap of a rubber band–nowhere near the jarring rip of wax strips.
2. Minimal Side Effects
On a rare occasion, an individual might experience tenderness, sensitivity or redness following treatments. Staying out the sun and using moisturizing products recommended by their doctor prior to and following treatments helps most patients avoid any potential negative side effects.
3. Longer Lasting Results
After shaving, hair can grow back overnight. Although it takes slightly longer, hair grows back after waxing and plucking. Laser hair removal permanently reduces hair growth.
4. No Re-Growth Hassles
In addition, laser hair removal patients do not have to deal with the hassle and discomfort of ingrown hairs or itching, which is common when hair grows back after a wax.
5. Versatile
Most individuals are candidates for safe laser hair removal treatment. In addition, laser hair removal can be used on almost any part of the body to remove unwanted hair including the underarms, legs, arms, face, chest, back and bikini area.
Schedule a Laser Hair Removal Consultation Today
If you've grown tired of shaving, plucking and waxing, then a more permanent hair removal solution might be right for you. Laser hair removal works best on individuals with fair skin and dark hair but can also be safe and effective on individuals with different complexions. Since each person's hair follicles and skin respond slightly differently to laser hair removal treatments, results tend to vary. However, most see a reduction in hair growth following their first treatment and achieve desired results after three to seven sessions. Start your laser hair removal treatments now to be swimsuit-ready by summer. To find out if you are a candidate for laser hair removal, contact Robert Andrews Laser & Medical Aesthetics to schedule a consultation today.