Dr. Lorrie Klein’s Blog

Coming to our office this week!  SkinMedica products were developed by Dr. Fitzpatrick, an internationally recognized dermatologist.  SkinMedica products contain wonderful rejuvenating ingredients, including anti-oxidants and skin growth factors  They have recently released several new products this year which are so phenomenal that I decided to carry them in both my office and both Euro Day Spa locations.

Their scientifically proven compounds include essential ingredients ranging from vitamins C and E to retinol to NouriCel-MD®, their patented blend of growth factors, soluble collagen, antioxidants and matrix proteins. Their flagship product, TNS Recovery Complex is the only product in the world that contains over 93% naturally occurring growth factors (grown from actual skin cell cultures.)  The results: fine lines are reduced, age spots and discoloration fade, and skin texture and elasticity is improved. All results of their commitment to creating a lifelong skin care solution for healthier skin.

Stay tuned, in a few weeks I will blog more about these products and offer some great specials too!  Until then, mention this blog special to receive 10% off any SkinMedica product purchased in my dermatology office.  Call for more information 949-363-1788.  This offer expires 12/15/08.

This week my favorite product is Neostrata Daytime Ultra Smoothing Cream with SPF 15.  This has been a long time favorite of mine.  It contains glycolic acid for rejuvenation and skin softening and an SPF 15 sunscreen in a moisturizing base.  Since this cream “has it all” I take it with me whenever I travel as it is a moisturizer, sunscreen and rejuvenation product in one compact tube.  It also meets the airline’s carry-on cosmetic regulations (under 3 oz.) so it’s perfect when I don’t plan on checking my luggage.

As usual we are offering a discount on our favorite product of the week.  Now through November 15, 2008 save 20% when you purchase this product.  You must mention the “Blog Special” to receive this discount at our spas or dermatology office.  Read more about Neostrata Daytime Ultra Smoothing Cream with SPF 15 on-line.  You will also receive your discount if you order on our website.

Laser hair removal is a necessity for some and a luxury for others.  Personally, I smile every time I think about the fact that I no longer own a razor, having done laser hair removal on myself 9 years ago.  My legs are always silky smooth and I never have to worry about remembering to shave my underarms every time I wear a tank top or bathing suit.  Same goes for the bikini area.

We have both the Candela GentleLase and Candela GentleYag lasers for hair removal, the “best in class” lasers for hair removal on the market.  The GentleYag is ideal for dark skin and both are safe and very effective.  Not all laser hair removal devices are created equal.  Some of the less expensive ones can hurt more, require many more treatments, may not give you permanent results and may have more side effects.  Not every clinic that performs hair removal is equal either. Be wary of medi spas that do not clearly advertise who the physician is who owns it.  Many are not owned by physicians (it is illegal in California but it still happens), the physician may not be directly involved or be located anywhere near the spa and/or the physician may not be a specialist in skin or cosmetic medicine.  What happens if you have a problem?

With the current state of our economy I felt that laser hair removal would be a great treatment to temporarily lower our prices on, to make it available to more women who would also love to experience a razor-free life.

Therefore, from now until December 31, 2008 we have dramatically lowered the prices on our most popular laser hair removal areas to prices lower than we have ever offered.   There is no limit to the number of areas you can treat and if you start soon you can probably get in 2 treatments to each area before the end of the year. 

Underarms - $ 99 (our everyday special, normally $200)
Bikini (not including thighs) -  $99 (normally $250 and up)
Brazilian Bikini (not including thighs) - $199 (normally $400 and up)
Lower Legs - $299 (normally $450 and up)
Full Legs - $499 (normally $650 and up)

You may even pre-pay for up to 3 treatment sessions and receive this special pricing (cannot be combined with other discounts.)

We offer laser hair removal at my office and at Euro Day Spa, Salon & Laser Center.  We are also open on Saturdays at our spa location.  To schedule an appointment call our office at: 949-363-1788 or our spa on La Paz Rd at 949-831-2006.   To read more about laser hair removal, visit this link.

Take advantage of these incredible discounts while you can.  You too can be smooth and silky every day of the year!

In response to numerous comments and questions about Vivite Vibrance, this week’s product of the week is an Obagi product that works very well with Vivite Vibrance, Obagi C-Clarifying Serum.  Obagi C-Clarifying Serum contains Vitamin C plus 4% hydroquinone, the highest prescription strength of hydroquinone commercially available.  As mentioned in previous blog entries, I prefer to mix a hydroquinone-containing product with Vivite Vibrance for optimal lightening of brown spots.  My personal “recipe” is to mix a dropper full of Obagi C-Clarifying Serum with 1-2 pumps of Vivite Vibrance in my palm then apply it to my face, neck, hands or wherever I want to lighten my skin, twice daily.  This mixture seems to work better than either product alone.

Vivite Vibrance is available without a prescription but only through physicians.  We have it at both of our spas, my office and on our website for purchase.  Obagi C-Clarifying Serum is not sold through our website as it is prescription strength and therefore illegal to sell via the internet without a prescription.  It is available at my office for sale however.  You can also call us at 949-363-1788 for other purchasing options.

Purchase both of these products through my office and save $20 through 10/31/08.  Call us at 949-363-1788 or stop by and mention this blog special.

This week my favorite product is Obagi’s Elastiderm Decolletege System.  ELASTIderm Décolletage System consists of 2 patent-pending technologies that use Penetrating Therapeutics™ and are clinically proven to work. Used together, this clinically proven therapeutic system diminishes the signs of aging, helping to restore elasticity and contribute to more flawless, youthful-looking skin on your décolletage in as little as 4 weeks.  It also helps lighten brown spots.

The Skin Lightening Complex - Formulated with 4%, hydroquinone, a treatment well known for reducing hyperpigmentation (discoloration) and age spots on the skin

The Wrinkle Reducing Lotion - Formulated with ELASTIderm’s Restorative Elasticity Complex.  Contains a unique bi-mineral complex to help replenish elasticity and build collagen for increased skin strength and resilience.  Includes malonic acid to help stimulate the production of healthy skin cells

Special this week: today through October 19: purchase this kit online or from my office and receive $20 off, use coupon code obagiD online when checking out or mention this Obagi ELASTIderm Décolletage System blog special at my office.

Sorry to repeat myself, but I LOVE Vivite Vibrance for lightening brown spots and melasma.  I have personally been using it now for 4 weeks with Obagi products and it has worked much better than 4% hydroquinone alone.  I have gotten a lot of comments on this product and people are very excited about it.  Its great to have a new product for lightening skin that can be used with or without Obagi and other hydroquinones.  Purchase two Vibrance from our website now and receive an incredible discount, plus free shipping!

This week my favorite product is Neostrata Lotion Plus.  This extra strength lotion with 15% AHA (glycolic acid) can improve the visible signs of aging, even skin tone, relieve dry skin and improve overall texture when used as part of a daily skin care regimen. It is also fragrance free.

I recommend Neostrata Lotion Plus to my patients also for smoothing out dry feet, especially heels and for smoothing out keratosis pilaris (”KP”).

Order through our website and you can purchase this wonderful product now for just $22.50 (regular price $33.99.)

Allergan’s Vivite line just came out with a great new product: Vibrance.  This is a product which lightens discolorations and pigmentation on the skin, including melasma and sun spots, without hydroquinone.  I like hydroquinone but not everyone can use it, plus it’s great to use with a hydroquinone product, such as Obagi Nu-Derm Clear. Since the best hydroquinone products like Nu-Derm Clear are by prescription only or sold only through physician offices, we sell those in my office but not on-line.  However, Vibrance is available both on-line, in my spas and in my office.  It’s a great product, I use it myself along with Obagi.  We are offering a special through 9/30/08 on this product.  Just mention this blog special at any of our locations and receive $20 off.

I didn’t have any exciting or funny stories at my office this week, so I will share with you instead a great way to tighten up the skin of your eyelids.  Many of you have heard of Fraxel Laser Treatment, it rejuvenates your skin, improving texture, wrinkles and scars.  A new application for this laser is to tighten and rejuvenate eyelids.  With a typical Fraxel Laser Treatment we can get close to the eyes but we don’t treat directly over the eyelids, as this could hurt the eye.  Now we are able to treat eyelids quickly and easily by using special eye shields (they look like metal contact lenses) which protect the eye and enable us to safely and effectively treat the lids.  This new way of using the Fraxel Laser is now available in our office.  You can add it on to a full face Fraxel Laser Treatment or add it to a treatment around the eyes only.  You also can just treat the lids themselves, if you have already had Fraxel and don’t need the rest of your face done again yet.

Fraxel Eyelid Tightening Special - print and bring in this page and receive $50 off your first Fraxel Eyelid Tightening Treatment.  Offer expires 10/15/08.

Neostrata Lotion Plus is my #1 recommended product for dry, scaley skin on the body, especially the feet.

Neostrata Lotion Plus is an extra strength lotion with 15% AHA (glycolic acid) can improve the visible signs of aging, even skin tone, relieve dry skin and improve overall texture when used as part of a daily skin care regimen.  It is especially good for smoothing out the dry, scaley skin we get on the bottoms of our feet!  Use twice daily for especially scaley skin.  Once your skin is soft and silky, use Neostrata Lotion Plus once daily after your shower or bath, or several times a week.

Summer Special - Save on-line or at our spas and dermatology office: just $22.50 (normally $34.00).  You must bring in this page to receive this discount in our spas or office.  This special valid until 8/31/08.

See this week’s Skin Care Tip  to learn more about foot care.