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Archive for February, 2012

Dermabrasion and Microdermabrasion

Friday, February 17th, 2012

Dermabrasion procedures improve the look of your skin for a smoother, brighter, fresher appearance. Dermabrasion buffs away old skin cells, and your body responds by producing new skin cells and collagen for a new, even skin surface that will look fresh and replenished.

Microdermabrasion can dramatically improve many skin flaws, including:

Acne scars
Light wrinkles
Sun damage
Age spots
Large pores

During microdermabrasion, a diamond-tipped wand is used to polish away old skin cells. The abrasive force of the tiny diamonds evens skin tone, smoothes away fine lines, light sun damage and light acne scarring. Generally, microdermabrasion is used to improve the look of relatively minor imperfections and scars or as a routine exfoliation procedure. Many patients see results from microdermabrasion immediately.

Depending on the size of the area being treated, microdermabrasion takes about 30 minutes and does not require any recovery time. There is generally no pain or discomfort in a microdermabrasion procedure, so you will not need anesthetic. Dr. Daria Hamrah uses the DiamondTome wand to gently exfoliate your skin and remove old skin cells. The hand-held device is passed back and forth over your skin, adjusting pressure as needed for your specific skin condition.

For dermabrasion and microdermabrasion in northern Virginia, please contact the experienced Dr. Hamrah at NOVA SurgiCare, PC.

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Choosing the Best Cosmetic Surgeon

Tuesday, February 14th, 2012

If you are considering cosmetic surgery, choosing the right cosmetic surgeon will be essential to the quality of your care and your overall results. Thankfully, when you know what to look for, choosing the right surgeon can be as simple as performing some quick research and attending a one-on-one consultation.

When evaluating cosmetic surgeons in and around Northern Virginia, the first step is to check if your prospective cosmetic surgeon has a website. If so, take some time to ensure that surgeon focuses on the specific cosmetic surgery procedure(s) you are interested in. If they offer good information about their procedures, you can go into your consultation with better and more specific questions.

Once you have looked at their procedural pages, take a look at the cosmetic surgeon’s biography page. This page will provide you with information about the doctor’s background and certifications. You want to choose a doctor who is board-certified and has plenty of experience in providing safe surgeries with excellent results. Also take a look at their before and after gallery to get a clearer idea of the types of results the surgeon has been able to achieve for other patients.

If you feel confident after looking through the website, then go ahead and schedule an initial consultation with the cosmetic surgeon. This will give you an opportunity to ask all of your questions and gauge your level of comfort with your potential cosmetic surgeon.

If you live in or around Washington, DC, Maryland, or Northern Virginia and are looking for an experienced cosmetic surgeon, please contact our staff at NOVA SurgiCare today to schedule an initial consultation with double board-certified cosmetic surgeon Dr. Daria Hamrah.

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