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South Shore Skin Center offers Teens Tips for Acne Flare-Ups

COHASSET AND PLYMOUTH, MA…As teens head back to school, many of them will have to face their peers while suffering from an acne breakout.

Acne affects almost everyone at some point in their lives, and teenagers can expect to experience at least one agonizing acne episode. The hardest hit are teenage boys. The good news is that eating chocolate or French fries does not cause acne. The bad news is that acne is typically caused by hormone fluctuations, which is something teens can’t control.

South Shore Skin Center offers these tips to help teens ward off acne flare-ups:

· Wash (don’t scrub) your face twice a day with a very gentle soap or water based skin cleanser. Oil and dead skin cells are typically the cause of pimples, so avoid any cleansers that contain oil such as cold creams.

· Never squeeze your pimples as it can cause an infection, worse acne and potentially scar your skin.

· Try using an over-the-counter product that is designed to unclog pores and dry up oil and blemishes (such as Clearasil or Stri-Dex). Be sure to follow the package instructions. Too much use of these over-the-counter medications may actually cause acne to become worse.

· Try not to touch your face. Although you can’t see it, your hands contain oil which is transferred when you touch your face and can cause a breakout.

· Your hair is another culprit that can transfer oil to your face. Find a hairstyle that keeps hair away from your face and do not use a lot of hair gel or other hair products because they tend to contain oil.

· Sunlight can actually aggravate acne. Try to limit your sun exposure. If you are going to be in the sun, be sure to wear (oil-free) sunscreen.

“Acne is caused by overproduction of sebum (oil), which is regulated by hormones, coupled with the obstruction of the pores. People can get acne at any age, but teens are most likely to experience it because it is triggered by hormone changes. Stress and some prescription medications can contribute to hormone fluctuation. Acne is not caused by foods such as chocolate and greasy French fries. In fact, severe acne is hereditary,” explained Ramzi W. Saad, M.D., Board Certified Dermatologist at South Shore Skin Center.

While most acne sufferers’ breakouts are not serious and do not result in scarring, at least 40 percent of all cases need to be treated by a physician.

For severe acne (up to a hundred or so pimples covering face and body) that may potentially result in scarring, South Shore Skin Center offers several types of treatments.

Dr. Saad continued, “Most cases of teen acne are not severe and can be treated at home. For severe acne and scarring, medical treatment is advisable and we offer several innovative therapies to heal and improve the skin.”

South Shore Skin Center – Healthy Skin For Life

South Shore Skin Center is an award-winning, progressive dermatology practice for medical, surgical and cosmetic services. Led by Richard F. Eisen, M.D. and Ramzi W. Saad, M.D., South Shore Skin Center is a unique team of physicians, physician assistants, nurses, medical assistants, surgical assistants, and licensed aestheticians. These dermatology specialists all share a passion for excellence and a commitment to providing the highest level of care to both children and adults in the greater Boston area

The practice is one of only two in Southeastern Massachusetts with a Skin Cancer Mohs Surgery Unit that specializes in Mohs micrographic surgery. South Shore Skin Center’s Skin Cancer Mohs Surgery Unit in Plymouth offers immediate surgical appointments and an expert surgical staff with a combined 30 years of experience.

South Shore Skin Center offers cosmetic dermatology treatments for wrinkles, age spots, acne scarring, birthmarks, hair removal, tattoo removal and more using the Fraxel re:store DUAL and Fraxel re:pair lasers, ePrime (Evolastin procedure), eTwo (Sublime/Sublative), Candela VBeam, Gentlelase, Gentle YAG, and Alex lasers. The practice also offers a full range of affordable anti-aging services including Clear + Brilliant /Permea, Botox, Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm and Belotero; volumizers such as Radiesse and Sculptra; Thermage; microdermabrasion; Hydro Wand Micro Infusion, medical grade facials, micropeels and chemical peels. Oncology esthetics and therapeutic massage are also offered.

South Shore Skin Center has been awarded South Shore Living’s Best of the South Shore in 2011 and 2012. They are located at One Scobee Circle, Unit 3, in Plymouth, Mass. (508) 747-0711 and at 223 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Suite 202, in Cohasset, Mass. (781) 383-3340. For more information, visit the website at www.southshoreskincenter.com.

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South Shore Skin Center Donates $3K To The One Fund Boston

In an effort to support the people most affected by the tragic events at the Boston Marathon, South Shore Skin Center dermatology practice and award winning Medical Spa, made a donation of $3,000 to The One Fund Boston, Inc.

South Shore Skin Center donated a percentage of their profits from retail products sold and cosmetic treatments.

“Our hearts go out to the individuals and families who were victims of this terrible tragedy,” noted Richard F. Eisen, M.D., Board Certified Dermatologist and founder of South Shore Skin Center.

About The One Fund

The One Fund Boston was formed to assist victims and families affected by the tragic events at the Boston Marathon. One Fund Boston has raised more than $60M for the victims and the families. Visit www.onefundboston.org for more information.

South Shore Skin Center – Healthy Skin For Life

South Shore Skin Center is an award-winning, progressive dermatology practice for medical, surgical and cosmetic services. Led by Richard F. Eisen, M.D. and Ramzi W. Saad, M.D., South Shore Skin Center is a unique team of physicians, physician assistants, nurses, medical assistants, surgical assistants, and licensed aestheticians. These dermatology specialists all share a passion for excellence and a commitment to providing the highest level of care to both children and adults in the greater Boston area.

The practice is one of only two in Southeastern Massachusetts with a Skin Cancer Mohs Surgery Unit that specializes in Mohs micrographic surgery. South Shore Skin Center’s Skin Cancer Mohs Surgery Unit in Plymouth offers immediate surgical appointments and an expert surgical staff with a combined 30 years of experience.

South Shore Skin Center offers cosmetic dermatology treatments for wrinkles, age spots, acne scarring, birthmarks, hair removal, tattoo removal and more using the Fraxel re:store DUAL and Fraxel re:pair lasers, ePrime (Evolastin procedure), eTwo (Sublime/Sublative), Candela VBeam, Gentlelase, Gentle YAG, and Alex lasers. The practice also offers a full range of affordable anti-aging services including Clear + Brilliant /Permea, Botox, Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm and Belotero; volumizers such as Radiesse and Sculptra; Thermage; microdermabrasion; Hydro Wand Micro Infusion, medical grade facials, micropeels and chemical peels. Oncology esthetics and therapeutic massage are also offered.

South Shore Skin Center has been awarded South Shore Living’s Best of the South Shore in 2011 and 2012. They are located at One Scobee Circle, Unit 3, in Plymouth, Mass. (508) 747-0711 and at 223 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Suite 202, in Cohasset, Mass. (781) 383-3340. For more information, visit the website at www.southshoreskincenter.com.

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Ramzi W. Saad, M.D. of South Shore Skin Center Attends International Dermatology Exchange Program

Ramzi W. Saad, M.D.

Ramzi W. Saad, M.D. of South Shore Skin Center, an award-winning, progressive dermatology practice for medical, surgical and cosmetic services with offices located in Plymouth and Cohasset, recently attended the International Dermatology Exchange Program (IDEP) of The Skin Cancer Foundation in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Dermatologists from the U.S. and Puerto Rico met daily for sessions in a collaborative educational environment to cover advances in skin cancer management, including diagnosis and treatment, surgical techniques, and discussion of difficult cases.

“The IDEP is a key platform that enables us to exchange skin cancer treatment ideas and information with colleagues from around the world,” noted Dr. Saad. “Incidence of skin cancer continues to rise exponentially, particularly in the Northeast.”

South Shore Skin Center – Healthy Skin For Life

South Shore Skin Center is an award-winning, progressive dermatology practice for medical, surgical and cosmetic services. Led by Richard F. Eisen, M.D. and Ramzi W. Saad, M.D., South Shore Skin Center is a unique team of physicians, physician assistants, nurses, medical assistants, surgical assistants, and licensed aestheticians who are all specialists in dermatology and share a passion for excellence and a commitment to providing the highest level of care to both children and adults in the greater Boston area.

The practice is one of only two in Southeastern Massachusetts with a Skin Cancer Mohs Surgery Unit that specializes in Mohs micrographic surgery. South Shore Skin Center’s Skin Cancer Mohs Surgery Unit in Plymouth offers immediate surgical appointments and an expert surgical staff with a combined 30 years of experience.

South Shore Skin Center offers cosmetic dermatology treatments for wrinkles, age spots, acne scarring, birthmarks, hair removal, tattoo removal and more using the Fraxel re:store DUAL and Fraxel re:pair lasers, ePrime (Evolastin procedure), Candela VBeam, Gentlelase, Gentle YAG, and Alex lasers. The practice also offers a full range of affordable anti-aging services including Clear + Brilliant, Botox, Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm and other wrinkle fillers; volumizers such as Radiesse and Sculptra; Thermage; microdermabrasion; medical grade facials, micropeels and chemical peels. Oncology esthetics is also offered.

South Shore Skin Center has been awarded South Shore Living’s Best of the South Shore in 2011 and 2012. They are located at One Scobee Circle, Unit 3, in Plymouth, Mass. (508) 747-0711 and at 223 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Suite 202, in Cohasset, Mass. (781) 383-3340. For more information, visit the website at www.southshoreskincenter.com.

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Heidi Sanders, Licensed Massage Therapist Joins South Shore Skin Center of Plymouth

Heidi Sanders, Licensed Massage Therapist and resident of Plymouth, has recently joined South Shore Skin Center and will provide therapeutic massage to patients at the practice’s Spa in Plymouth. South Shore Skin Center is an award-winning, progressive dermatology practice for medical, surgical and cosmetic services with offices located in Plymouth and Cohasset.

Ms. Sanders has 14 years of experience and will provide South Shore Skin Center’s Spa patients with therapeutic massage treatments on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Ms. Sanders holds a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education with a concentration in Sports Medicine from Keene State College in Keene, NH. While working in an outpatient physical therapy office, she discovered the efficacy of massage in treating patients and decided to continue her education in this field. Ms. Sanders went on to complete a 900-hour program specializing in Ben Benjamin’s muscular therapy technique at the Muscular Therapy Institute in Cambridge, MA and obtained her massage license in 1999.

As an avid runner, Ms. Sanders understands the importance of regular massage treatments for athletes and offers customized therapeutic massage specific to each patient’s needs.

South Shore Skin Center is accepting new patients and scheduling therapeutic massage appointments with Ms. Sanders immediately.

South Shore Skin Center – Healthy Skin For Life

South Shore Skin Center is an award-winning, progressive dermatology practice for medical, surgical and cosmetic services. South Shore Skin Center is a unique team of physicians, physician assistants, nurses, medical assistants, surgical assistants, and licensed aestheticians who are all specialists in dermatology and share a passion for excellence and a commitment to providing the highest level of care to both children and adults in the greater Boston area.

The practice is one of only two in Southeastern Massachusetts with a Skin Cancer Mohs Surgery Unit that specializes in Mohs micrographic surgery. South Shore Skin Center’s Skin Cancer Mohs Surgery Unit in Plymouth offers immediate surgical appointments and an expert surgical staff with a combined 30 years of experience.

South Shore Skin Center offers cosmetic dermatology treatments for wrinkles, age spots, acne scarring, birthmarks, hair removal, tattoo removal and more using the Fraxel re:store DUAL and Fraxel re:pair lasers, ePrime (Evolastin procedure), Candela VBeam, Gentlelase, Gentle YAG, and Alex lasers. The practice also offers a full range of affordable anti-aging services including Clear + Brilliant, Botox, Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm and other wrinkle fillers; volumizers such as Radiesse and Sculptra; Thermage; microdermabrasion; medical grade facials, micropeels and chemical peels. Oncology esthetics and therapeutic massage are also offered.

South Shore Skin Center has been awarded South Shore Living’s Best of the South Shore in 2011 and 2012. They are located at One Scobee Circle, Unit 3, in Plymouth, Mass. (508) 747-0711 and at 223 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Suite 202, in Cohasset, Mass. (781) 383-3340. For more information, visit the website at www.southshoreskincenter.com.

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South Shore Skin Center and Spa Raises $15K for skin cancer prevention non-profit

CMPF Board and South Shore Skin Center Dermatologist Richard Eisen, M.D.
More than 75 attended the recent “Sunbeams and Snowflakes” Day of Beauty and Open House fundraiser held last week at South Shore Skin Center and Spa in Plymouth to benefit the Children’s Melanoma Prevention Foundation (CMPF).

A total of $15,000 was raised for CMPF. South Shore Skin Center and Spa personnel generously donated their services for the event. Funds were raised from aesthetic treatments, product sales, a silent auction, raffles and individual donations. The funds will support CMPF’s innovative school-based program, “SunAWARE”, which is delivered free of charge to children from kindergarten through twelfth grade in Massachusetts schools.

Representatives from CMPF were on hand throughout the day to provide information about the foundation’s mission and program to protect children from skin cancer. Guests were able to shop for luxurious holiday Spa gifts and take advantage of amazing “deals” through the silent auction. Raffle prizes were also awarded.

“We had a terrific turnout. We’re so grateful for the generous support of everyone who attended and the providers at South Shore Skin Center and Spa,” noted Maryellen Maguire-Eisen, RN, MSN, Director of CMPF. “The funds raised are essential to the growth and continuity of our foundation’s SunAWARE educational program.”

About the Children’s Melanoma Prevention Foundation
Established in Hingham in 2003, the CMPF is a non-profit educational foundation that is dedicated to teaching children and their caretakers safe and proven methods of sun protection and skin cancer prevention. CMPF delivers a comprehensive sun safety and melanoma awareness program, free of charge, to children in elementary and secondary schools in Massachusetts.

About South Shore Skin Center and Spa
South Shore Skin Center and Spa is one of Massachusetts’ most progressive dermatology practices offering a wide range of medical, surgical and cosmetic services. South Shore Skin Center and Spa is a 2011 Best of South Shore Living Winner.

Founded in 1984, South Shore Skin Center and Spa is a unique team of physicians, physician assistants, nurses, medical assistants, surgical assistants, and licensed aestheticians who are all specialists in dermatology and share a passion for excellence and a commitment to providing the highest level of care to both children and adults in the greater Boston area. In addition to the medical dermatology office and Mohs Surgical Unit for skin cancer, South Shore Skin Center and Spa offers cosmetic dermatology treatments for wrinkles, age spots, acne scarring, birthmarks, hair removal, tattoos and more using the Fraxel re:store DUAL and Fraxel re:pair lasers, ePrime, Candela VBeam, Gentlelase, Gentle YAG, and Alex lasers. The practice also offers therapeutic massage and a full range of affordable anti-aging services including Botox, Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm and other wrinkle fillers; volumizers such as Radiesse and Sculptra; Thermage; microdermabrasion; medical grade facials, micropeels and chemical peels.

South Shore Skin Center and Spa is located at One Scobee Circle, Unit 3, in Plymouth, Mass. (508) 747-0711 and at 223 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Suite 202, in Cohasset, Mass. (781) 383-3340. For more information, visit the website at www.southshoreskincenter.com.

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South Shore Skin Center and Spa Providers Obtain Additional Certification and Training

Several providers at South Shore Skin Center and Spa, one of the most progressive dermatology practices in Massachusetts with offices in Plymouth and Cohasset, have recently obtained additional certification and training.

Lori Skinner, RN, BSN, Cosmetic Nurse Specialist at South Shore Skin Center and Spa recently attended the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) Annual Conference held in Grapevine, Texas and received additional certification in laser treatments. Ms. Skinner’s primary clinical focus at the practice is laser treatments which she uses to treat sun damaged skin, acne scarring and spider veins and to remove brown spots and tattoos. She also performs XTRAC Excimer laser treatments for patients with vitiligo and psoriasis.

Mary Rico, a Medical Assistant and Licensed Medical Esthetician whose primary focus is cosmetic dermatology, in particular Thermage, laser hair removal, facials, microdermabrasion and chemical peels, recently attended the Face and Body Midwest Conference in Chicago. Ms. Rico received education in oncology aesthetics – how to care for cancer patients’ sensitive skin before and after radiation and chemotherapy treatments.

LeNae Richard, a Medical Assistant and Licensed Medical Esthetician who cares for both medical and cosmetic dermatology patients at South Shore Skin Center and Spa, recently attended the International Congress of Esthetics and Spa in Miami and received education in Laser Hair Removal technology.

About South Shore Skin Center and Spa
South Shore Skin Center and Spa is one of Massachusetts’ most progressive dermatology practices offering a wide range of medical, surgical and cosmetic services.

Founded in 1984, South Shore Skin Center and Spa is a unique team of physicians, physician assistants, nurses, medical assistants, surgical assistants, and licensed estheticians who are all specialists in dermatology and share a passion for excellence and a commitment to providing the highest level of care to both children and adults in the greater Boston area. In addition to the medical dermatology office and Mohs Surgical Unit for skin cancer, South Shore Skin Center and Spa offers cosmetic dermatology treatments for wrinkles, age spots, acne scarring, birthmarks, hair removal, tattoos and more using the Fraxel re:store DUAL and Fraxel re:pair lasers, DEKA SmartXide DOT, Candela VBeam, Gentlelase, Gentle YAG, and Alex lasers. The practice also offers a full range of affordable anti-aging services including Botox, Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm and other wrinkle fillers; volumizers such as Radiesse and Sculptra; microdermabrasion; medical grade facials, micropeels and chemical peels.

South Shore Skin Center and Spa is located at One Scobee Circle, Unit 3, in Plymouth, Mass. (508) 747-0711 and at 223 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Suite 202, in Cohasset, Mass. (781) 383-3340. For more information, visit the website at www.southshoreskincenter.com.

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South Shore Skin Center and Spa Names Samantha Grout as Medical Spa Director

South Shore Skin Center and Spa, one of the most progressive practices for medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology, has recently appointed Samantha Grout, a Licensed Aesthetician and Licensed Massage Therapist, as their new Medical Spa Director.

In her new position as Medical Spa Director, Ms. Grout will oversee the practice’s cosmetic dermatology spa in Plymouth and Cohasset. She will be responsible for daily operations as well as marketing for the spa which includes community outreach, social media, social networking and brand standards of the spa. Ms. Grout will also provide patient consultations, skin care analysis, facials, body wraps, massage, microdermabrasion, chemical peels and massage.

Before joining South Shore Skin Center and Spa, Ms. Grout was the Human Resource Employee Experience Manager at Stratton Mountain Resort – Intrawest in Stratton, Vermont where she served on the Senior Operations Team for resort HR functions and supported an employee base of 1500 associates. Previous to that, Ms. Grout was the Human Resource Training Manager at The Equinox Resort and Spa in Manchester, VT, a leading spa of North America. Prior to that, she was the Spa Director at the historic Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego, CA, which was named one of the Top 20 Hotel Spas in the world.

Ms. Grout graduated from the University of Vermont with a Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Ski Area Management and a MBA minor from the School of Business. She holds the prestigious Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Certification from the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM). Ms. Grout is a Licensed Massage Therapist (in MA and VT) and a Licensed Aesthetician (in MA, NY and VT). She is also a certified yoga instructor.

She is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM); the International SPA Association; the New England Spa Association (NESPA); the American Society for Trainers and Development (ASTD); the International Coaches Federation (ICF) and the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA).

A native of Manchester, VT, Ms. Grout resides in Cohasset, MA.

About South Shore Skin Center and Spa

South Shore Skin Center and Spa is one of Massachusetts’ most progressive dermatology practices offering a wide range of medical, surgical and cosmetic services. South Shore Skin Center and Spa’s medical office and the cosmetic dermatology Spa occupy the 6,600 square-foot third floor of One Scobee Circle in Plymouth. South Shore Skin Center and Spa’s Mohs Surgical Unit is located on the lower level.

At South Shore Skin Center and Spa, patient care comes first. The practice’s unique team of physicians, physician assistants, nursing and medical assistant staff are all specialists in dermatology who share a passion for excellence and a commitment to providing the highest level of care to both children and adults in the greater Boston area. Advanced cosmetic services offered include laser treatments such as Fraxel re:pair and re:store Gentle YAG, IPL, Thermage and treatments for age spots, acne scarring, birthmarks, tattoos and more. The practice also offers a full range of affordable anti-aging services including Botox, Restylane, Perlane,and other wrinkle fillers; volumizers such as Radiesse and Sculptra; microdermabrasion; laser skin resurfacing and chemical peels. Anti-aging and Cosmetic treatments are both safer and more effective when administered at a physician’s office.

South Shore Skin Center and Spa is located at One Scobee Circle, Unit 3, in Plymouth, Mass. (508) 747-0711 and at 223 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Suite 202, in Cohasset, Mass. (781) 383-3340. For more information, visit the website at www.southshoreskincenter.com.

Samantha Grout

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South Shore Skin Center is First to Offer Thermage Treatments for the Body

South Shore Skin Center, caring for thousands of patients at their dermatology offices in Cohasset and Plymouth, now offers Thermage treatments to patients looking to firm and tighten their arms, abdomen and thighs.

Always ahead of the curve, South Shore Skin Center practitioners now offer Thermage treatments for the body, which utilizes radio-frequency technology to tighten and contour the skin.

Thermage is a non-invasive procedure that effectively smoothes wrinkled, sagging skin on the upper arms, abdomen and thighs. Best of all, patients see results after one treatment and there is no recovery time.

“As we age, the collagen in our skin breaks down which results in wrinkles and sagging. Thermage is the ideal option for many patients who would like to take years off their skin. It does not involve surgery, anesthesia or injections. There’s no downtime and a treatment takes approximately 90 minutes,” explained Dr. Richard Eisen, dermatologist at South Shore Skin Center.

To arrange a Thermage consultation with a South Shore Skin Center practitioner, contact at 508-747-0711.

South Shore Skin Center

Founded in 1984, South Shore Skin Center is one of Massachusetts’ most progressive dermatology practices offering a wide range of medical, surgical and cosmetic services.

South Shore Skin Center’s cosmetic services include Fraxel re:pair and re:store; Gentle YAG, innovative Laser, IPL (Intense Pulsed Light), Thermage and treatments for age spots, acne scarring, birth marks, tattoos and more.  The practice also offers a full range of affordable anti-aging services including Botox, wrinkle fillers, Microdermabrasion, laser skin resurfacing and chemical peels.

South Shore Skin Center offices are located at 223 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Suite 202 in Cohasset, Mass. (781) 383-3340, and 45 Resnik Road, Suite 102 in Plymouth, Mass., (508) 747-0711.  For more information, visit their website SouthShoreSkinCenter.com.

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