March Promotion...A Fun One!

March Promotion Derm RF | March 31, 2011 at 5:09 pm | Categories: Uncategorized | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-kl

A Chance to Win…

As many of us jump at the latest and greatest skincare advances to turn back the hands of time, we are reminded of a time when our appearance was more effortless, our skin glowed and wrinkles were a foreign concept. Comment on this post in the next 24 hours with your ideal age, and you’ll be entered in a raffle to win the Rodan + Fields AMP MD System — our patent-pending solution for younger looking skin, as featured on the Today Show and Allure magazine.

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Myth Busters

Myth Busters Derm RF | March 29, 2011 at 4:08 pm | Categories: Myth Busters | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-ke

Myth: A Face Lift Will Make Me Look 25 Again

A facelift is not a time machine. It will not bring back the full juicy cheeks you had 20 years ago. It won’t increase elastic tissue that made your skin of yesteryears supple. It also will not take away the underlying sun damage that is making your skin look dull and aged. In fact, most patients don’t recognize themselves immediately after a facelift. When it comes to treating aging skin, the name of the game is looking great in your own skin. To do this, you need to erase underlying sun damage and then commit to a daily skincare routine clinically proven to increase collagen production, reduce the appearance of pores and enhance firmness. The result will be you … only better!

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Common Questions

Common Questions Derm RF | March 25, 2011 at 11:49 pm | Categories: Common Questions | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-jV

March 25, 2010

What is the difference between fine lines and wrinkles and can skincare really help?

Fine lines are typically caused by sun damage and smoking, both of which accelerate the degeneration of collagen and elastin fibers. These lines are superficial in nature and extend only to the upper dermis. The little lines around the mouth that cause lipstick to bleed are the best examples of superficial wrinkles.

A deep line is caused by the degradation of the structural components of the skin, including elastin, collagen and fat. Deep wrinkles extend through the upper dermis into the mid and lower dermis. The loss of fat cells beneath the wrinkle coupled with lax connective tissue above it means wrinkling and sagging eventually go hand in hand. A droopy mouth is a perfect example.

Dermatologists and plastic surgeons replace the volume that has been lost with Restylane® , a volumizing filler that is very effective for lessening the “parentheses” formed by deep nasolabial folds.

For a less evasive and less costly alternative, we recommend the ANTI-AGE Regimen and AMP MD Maximum Delivery System to smooth and soften skin, often as early as the first use. Within two months, your skin will appear firmer, lines and wrinkles will be less noticeable (including crow’s feet and nasolabial folds), pores will appear tighter, and your complexion will appear more luminous and refined.

Do you have a suggestion for my perioral dermatitis (redness/excessive dry skin at the corners of my mouth)? Nothing that the doctor has given me is effective.

Although we do not treat or cure perioral dermatitis, confer with a doctor about using Rodan + Fields SOOTHE Regimen and the As Needed Hydrocortisone Lotion to treat the dryness, redness and/or irritation you are experiencing in the peri-orbital area. This does not require an appointment; you can simply print the ingredients off the website and fax them to your doctor for review.

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Common Questions

Common Questions Derm RF | March 19, 2011 at 12:22 am | Categories: Common Questions | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-jJ

March 18, 2011

Why am I getting more acne now that I am pregnant?

Acne can be hormonal and nothing throws your hormones out of whack more than pregnancy. When it comes to pregnancy, acne can clear, worsen or improve. It is unpredictable.  With the consent of your doctor, we recommend you start using our UNBLEMISH Regimen with Clarifying Toner.  This comprehensive solution is clinically proven to treat and prevent breakouts.

Are freckles sun damage? I think that I was born with them.

Often, the first sign of UVA damage appears in children. Those adorable freckles aren’t quite so adorable when we understand they are a sign of skin injury in much the same way that an age spot is evidence of sun damage in an adult. People may claim they have always had freckles, but this is absolutely not true because no one is born with freckles. They are the body’s response to sun damage, an indicator that you need to slather on broad-spectrum sunscreen or risk significant damage that will appear later in life.

We recommend you use our REVERSE Regimen, clinically proven to lighten unwanted pigmentation, even skin tone and brighten your overall complexion.

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Habits that Haunt

Habits that Haunt Derm RF | March 23, 2011 at 4:47 am | Categories: Habits that Haunt | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-jR

Dingy Dentals

Looking old is about more than wrinkles and dull skin. Drab, yellowed teeth are also a sign of age. One of the quickest ways to “youth-ify” your look is to brighten your smile. This doesn’t have to mean you spend hundreds of dollars on professional teeth bleaching. The at-home kits available in drug stores are very effective. You can also help keep your teeth looking brilliant by brushing after every meal, and after a cup of coffee or a glass of soda. These brown liquids quickly stain teeth making it hard to keep your pearly whites white.

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The Doctor is In

The Doctor is In Derm RF | March 21, 2011 at 6:57 pm | Categories: The Doctor is In | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-jN

By Dr. Katie Rodan

One of my guilty pleasures has always been reading the fashion and celebrity magazines. I use them as a diversion while I am exercising on the elliptical machine, taking my mind away from my sore muscles as I continue to push on. I always flip straight to the back page to read my monthly horoscope. While my left brain tells me to remember my scientific training and dismiss horoscopes as “pookey-lookey” advice with predictions that are vague enough to apply to anyone, my right brain wants to believe it’s true. I especially enjoy the January issues which forecast the year ahead. I’m told with Jupiter and Uranus exiting the 10^th house and Jupiter entering Aries, this year will bring “outstanding career success.” Even though I have no clue what all of this means, I love the conclusion. On another page of this magazine I read “self-help and destiny have equal shares in our future.” Horoscopes with nice prophecies are one thing; but this quote sums up the guiding principle that I live by in both my personal and professional life.

As I tell my patients, you can change your skin’s destiny. While genetic s determine your bone structure, skin type and color, the TLC you give your skin makes a huge difference in the overall quality of your complexion.  Taking your skin from “good to great” generally doesn’t require a major overhaul like a resurfacing laser treatment or deep chemical peel. A minor tweak in your daily skincare routine, like incorporating active ingredients such as retinoids, peptides, alpha hydroxy acids and sunscreen, goes a long way toward addressing common aging issues like dull skin, wrinkling and uneven pigmentation. While change doesn’t   happen overnight, given a month, you should expect to see significant improvement. Just like daily physical activity helps you stay in shape, an effective skincare program requires ongoing use.

My patients have also heard me say “be your own dermatologist.”  By that I mean, from time to time, reassess your complexion and make changes as necessary. For example, your summertime oily, acne-prone T Zone may shift gears, becoming dry and chapped while withstanding the winter wind chill. So adding a barrier repairing moisturizer will calm and soothe your skin and allow you to continue using your acne medications without irritation.

When I opened the March issue of my favorite publication and saw these words, “success grows on the tree of persistence,” I nodded in agreement. Whether it is your complexion, career or personal relationship, going from “good to great” takes just a little extra effort on a daily basis.

 

 



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I'm a marketing professional and currently a stay-at-home mom and Bee-liever that dreams do come true. After being home full-time with my children for two years, the economy experienced a sustained downturn and it became clear that the only way to make sure our money outlasted our month was for me to once again financially contribute to our household. At the same time, I wanted to preserve the ability to mold my schedule around my kids & our busy life. Fortunately, I was introduced to Rodan + Fields Dermatologists. Drs. Katie Rodan and Kathy Fields, creators of Proactiv®, offer the next billion-dollar independent business opportunity. In just under two years, I have built a great residual income through a strong, nationwide team of consultants and customers who Bee-lieve in this business & our products. I’m doing all of this from home, sometimes in my PJ’s!  Rodan + Fields Dermatologists is changing my family's life and it can do the same for you! I'm currently looking for dynamic, self-motivated, Bee-lievers to join my Executive Team as we expand across the nation. For more information, give me a call at 615.243.8911.

Check out my journey in REVERSE … Turning Back Time

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Myth Busters: You must be go to extremes to get results...

Myth Busters Derm RF | March 15, 2011 at 8:04 pm | Categories: Myth Busters | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-jB

Myth: Lasers are the End All-Be All for Anti-Aging

Lasers can be extremely effective at treating aging skin. However, they are also very expensive and come with lots of uncomfortable side effects. The good news is that most people do not need to go to these extremes to get real results. Today, you can get incredible results with medicated, over-the-counter regimens to address anti-aging and pigmentation issues. Look for skincare regimens that are clinically proven to address the concerns you have. If used as directed, you can look great at a fraction of the price and without the downtime that comes with most laser therapy.

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Common Questions: How old for skincare?

Common Questions Derm RF | March 11, 2011 at 6:59 pm | Categories: Common Questions | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-jw

 

March 11, 2011

My ten year old is starting to get acne. Is the UNBLEMISH Regimen too much?

If you are old enough for acne, you are old enough for UNBLEMISH. This regimen is clinically proven to help unclog pores, clear breakouts and calm your complexion. If you are under the age of 12, we recommend our Clarifying Toner.

I’m 18 and am wondering if I’m too young to use ANTI-AGE.

The best wrinkle is the one you never get so you are never too young to start using anti-aging skincare. Our ANTI-AGE Regimen is a comprehensive skincare system that layers potent doses of active cosmetic ingredients, proven peptide technology and OTC medicines to support the natural processes that strengthen skin’s structure, effectively firming skin and reducing the appearance of lines, wrinkles and enlarged pores.

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Common Questions

Common Questions Derm RF | March 4, 2011 at 8:09 pm | Categories: Common Questions | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-jg

 

March 4, 2011

I have a pet name for those vertical lines between my eye brows—my 11’s. I’d rather not use Botox. Do you offer a treatment to reduce them?

We are receiving many reports attesting to a reduction in the appearance of the moderate-to-severe frown lines between the eyebrows while using the ANTI-AGE Regimen and AMP MD™.

To address the underlying structural causes of aging skin, we created the Rodan + Fields ANTI-AGE Regimen and AMP MD Maximum Delivery System to work synergistically for maximum anti-aging benefits. Used in combination, they stimulate the natural processes that strengthen skin’s structure, effectively firming skin and reducing the appearance of lines, wrinkles and enlarged pores.

My husband has dry patchy skin in his mid-face especially between his eyes that sometimes becomes red and irritated. Do you have any suggestions?

We recommend our SOOTHE Regimen, clinically proven to reduce redness and irritation in as little as five minutes.  SOOTHE helps interrupt the inflammatory cascade, strengthens skin’s natural moisture barrier, calms redness, and reduces irritation so that you can take comfort in having a healthy-looking complexion every day.

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Habits that Haunt: Being a Slave to Genetics

Habits that Haunt Derm RF | March 8, 2011 at 5:16 pm | Categories: Habits that Haunt | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-js

Being a Slave to Genetics

If your skincare philosophy is “Mother Nature calls the shots so what’s the use in trying”… think again.

Genetics only account for 20% of how you age. That leaves a whopping 80% that is in your direct control. From the foods you eat to the way you sleep, choices you make every day are impacting how you will look tomorrow and well into the future. So, take control. You, not Mother Nature, are in the driver’s seat when it comes to how you look in the mirror.

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Time Marches On

Time Marches On Derm RF | March 2, 2011 at 12:27 am | Categories: Uncategorized | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-jc

Time Marches On … Right Across Your Face

“Time is a cruel thief to rob us of our former self.”

-Elizabeth Forsythe Hailey

It feels like yesterday we were watching the ball drop in Times Square. Yet March is upon us already. With two months of 2011 under our belts, we have all undoubtedly had some highs and lows. If you aren’t keeping a journal, don’t worry, your skin is a good historian … literally designed to “remember” every laugh, frown and smirk.

While many of us enjoy looking back and reminiscing, few of us want the memories “lining” our faces. This desire to look younger has become almost a universal mindset. Once reserved primarily for women in their fifties, 20-year-olds have now become the largest consumer group of anti-aging skincare.

The good news is that no matter your age, taking steps to fight back against Father Time will serve your skin well for years to come. Tune in to Derm RF this month for Dr. Rodan’s and Dr. Fields’ top tips for looking younger, the key anti-aging ingredients to look for, a chance to win our patent-pending AMP MD™ system, and much more.

Best,

Your Derm RF Team

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