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Clinical, Surgical and Aesthetic Dermatology

Difference between Botox and Fillers

Filling with hyaluronic acid and botulinum toxin (“botox”) are rejuvenating procedures that soften the signs of time, but have different functions. ?

Filling with hyaluronic acid is indicated to correct static wrinkles, which are those that can be seen even with a relaxed face. It fills in furrows such as the Chinese mustache, dark circles, restores the lost volume of the cheekbones and lips, restores the facial contour. That is, it fills in creases and restores volume in the regions that need it. – Lasts about 1 year to 1 year and a half. ?

Botulinum toxin ("botox") does not give volume or fill. It acts on dynamic wrinkles, that is, those that arise when we move the muscle and that generate expression marks. It relaxes the muscle, and without movement, there is no wrinkle formation. Thus, it smoothes the expression wrinkles of the forehead, sides of the eyes ("crow's feet"), glabella (between the eyebrows), nose ("bunny lines"), wrinkles of the orbicularis oris muscle ("barcode") , chin, vertical creases of the neck, in addition to other regions.
It lasts from 4 to 6 months. ✅ See that the two procedures complement each other!
Talk to your dermatologist and say goodbye to wrinkles?

??‍⚕Dr. MILVELENA SANTIAGO
Clinical, Surgical and Aesthetic Dermatology

24/01/2019 / by Dr. Milvelena

Alopecia Areata

It is a type of alopecia (hair loss) in plaque, non-scarring, of autoimmune origin.

It is most common on the scalp, but can affect any part of the body. Rarely, it can cause loss of all hair and body hair (alopecia areata universalis). When all the hair is lost, it is called alopecia areata totalis.

The diagnosis is made through dermoscopy of the affected area, sometimes requiring a skin biopsy.

Treatment is carried out by a dermatologist according to the degree of disease activity and the extent of the affected area. In general, patients have a good response to treatment with hair removal of the affected area.

Relapses of the disease can occur.

Consult your dermatologist.

14/01/2019 / by Dr. Milvelena

atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that has a cyclical course with periods of improvement and worsening. The cause is not exactly known, being influenced by multiple factors. It has a familial character and is frequently associated with asthma and allergic rhinitis.

It is not a contagious disease. It is characterized by inflamed, reddened, itchy, scaly, and sometimes moist skin lesions. It starts in the first year of life, in most cases it has a chronic course and most children have a reduction or disappearance of lesions before adolescence. In infants, lesions predominate on the face and on the outer surfaces of the arms and legs.

In older children and adults, the lesions mainly affect the body folds, such as the knees, elbows and neck. In the most severe cases, it can affect much of the body surface. Atopic dermatitis sufferers have a higher incidence of bacterial, fungal, or viral skin infections. Despite the gradual improvement of the disease with the progression of age, the patient with atopic dermatitis tends to maintain, throughout his life, a dry skin that is easily irritated.

Atopic dermatitis tends to appear or worsen when a person is exposed to certain substances or conditions. The triggering factors are: dry skin; dust; detergents; heat and perspiration; infections and emotional stress.

It is important to avoid or reduce exposure to triggering factors and treat acute attacks. It is recommended: daily and continuous use of a white, fragrance-free moisturizing cream; warm to cold bath, with an average duration of 5 to 10 minutes, without a loofah; Neutral soap should be used as little as necessary and in a single bath.

In addition to all the above precautions, it is not always possible to avoid an acute attack of atopic dermatitis. In crises, maintain skin care and look for a dermatologist.

10/01/2019 / by Dr. Milvelena

What is Melanoma?

Melanoma is less frequent (5%) than other skin tumors, but it tends to have a more aggressive behavior.
It originates from melanocytes, which are the cells responsible for producing the pigment (melanin) that gives color to the skin. Therefore, they usually manifest as dark colored spots (black or brown).

The cause!
The association of melanoma with the sun is well known, especially with episodes of intense exposure, but this type of skin cancer also has a strong genetic influence.
Early diagnosis is very important, as melanoma can metastasize to other parts of the body. Do you have a suspicious sign and want to know more about it?

Schedule a consultation and ask all your questions!

MILVELENA SANTIAGO
Clinical, Surgical and Aesthetic Dermatology
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Street: Colonel Alves Teixeira, 1930. Neighborhood: Aldeota, Fortaleza – CE
Telephone: (85) 3031-3589

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Telephone: (88) 3691-2214

18/12/2018 / by Dr. Milvelena
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