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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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Alan Bustos to Oversee South Shore Skin Center and Spa’s New Call Center

Alan Bustos

South Shore Skin Center and Spa, one of the most progressive dermatology practices in Massachusetts with offices in Plymouth and Cohasset, has recently appointed Alan Bustos as Lead Call Center Representative at their newly launched call center in Plymouth.

In this role, Mr. Bustos will evaluate the caller’s dermatologic needs and coordinate appointments to best meet those needs. He will also share the responsibilities of developing effective call center protocols and training new call center staff.

For six years previous to joining South Shore Skin Center and Spa, Mr. Bustos served as Lead Operator at Metro Medical Answering Service in Burlington, MA. For seven years prior to that, he was responsible for business to business sales while working for companies such as Monster.com. Mr. Bustos holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Stonehill College in Easton.

“Our new Call Center will help to ensure that calls are handled in the most professional and efficient manner while providing the highest level of customer service possible to our patients,” noted Richard F. Eisen, M.D., board certified dermatologist and the practice’s founder. “Alan is extremely knowledgeable and has more than a decade of experience in call center operations and sales. We’re very pleased to welcome him to our team.”

He is a resident of Sagamore, 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. 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 Micrographic Surgery Center 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 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.

South Shore Skin Center and Spa has been awarded South Shore Living’s Best of the South Shore in 2011 and 2012. 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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Dr. Kate McDonough, Chiropractor, Expands Services to Include State-of-the-Art Microcurrent Technology

The Chiropractic Office of Dr. Kate McDonough, serving patients throughout the South Shore since 1993 and located in Hanover, has recently expanded their services to include state-of-the-art Microcurrent technology for facial and body rejuvenation.

Dr. McDonough now offers Microcurrent treatment, which is a type of safe, painless electrophysiology that utilizes subsensory currents to sculpt and tone the face and body.

According to Dr. McDonough, “Microcurrent works wonders on the face and body. When used on the face, the results are similar to a facelift, but without the surgery. When used on the body, it can improve tighten, lift, tone and reduce cellulite. No harmful lasers are used and there is no wounding of the skin. Best of all, patients feel no soreness or pain and there is no recovery time involved.”

Microcurrent technology provides effective and immediate results on the face and body that include: diminished wrinkles and lines; tighter, firmer skin; elimination and/or reduction in acne and dark under eye circles; reduction in the symptoms of Rosacea, Eczema and Melasma; cellulite reduction; and reduction of calloused skin on elbows, knees. When used in body sculpting, microcurrent provides measurable overall reductions, which result in firmer and more lifted buttocks; a more toned stomach and slimmer, tighter legs.

“Microcurrent is a popular non-invasive technology which provides patients with anti-aging results without the recovery and downtime of surgeries and other aggressive treatments,” explained Dr. McDonough.

Microcurrent technology rejuvenates the skin and muscle tone of mature patients and serves as more of a preventative measure in younger patients. Mature patients will experience the most dramatic results. Treatment courses vary according to the patients, buy typically, would consist of 10-12 treatments over a period of approximately two months.

For more information or to schedule a consultation, contact Dr. McDonough’s office at (781) 829-9099 or visit their website at http://www.drkatechiro.com.

Chiropractic Office of Dr. Kate McDonough

The Chiropractic Office of Dr. Kate McDonough focuses on healthy living naturally and serves as a Natural Healing Center for patients throughout the South Shore. For more than 15 years, Dr. McDonough has been providing chiropractic, corrective exercises and spinal and postural screenings. As a Natural Healing Center, the practice provides lifestyle advice, nutritional assessment, physiotherapy and most recently microcurrent anti-aging and cellulite reduction.

Dr. McDonough believes that treating the whole body, not just the symptoms, plays an instrumental part in pain relief, healing and wellness. The Chiropractic Office of Dr. Kate McDonough accepts most insurance plans including: Blue Cross/ Blue Shield, MAMSI, Aetna, Harvard Pilgrim, United, Guardian, Medicare and others.

For more information, contact the office at (781) 829-9099 or visit the website at www.drkatechiro.com.

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