Body contouring and fat reduction treatments are more available and advanced than they have ever been. Now more than ever, patients have a greater variety of treatments that can be tailored to their needs. CoolSculpting offers patients a non-invasive, non-surgical alternative to eliminate stubborn and unwanted fat. This quick and easy fat treatment is available at Gold Skin Care Center in Nashville, TN.

What Is CoolSculpting?

CoolSculpting is an FDA-cleared, patented treatment that targets fat cells underneath the skin and freezes them to the point of crystallization. The crystallization process triggers the fat cells’ natural death without causing damage to the surrounding skin, nerves, or tissue. This phenomenon occurs because fat cells have higher freeze points than other bodily cells, which allows for the treatment to target precise areas of the body. Over the next few weeks, the patient’s body metabolizes the dead fat cells, resulting in a noticeable loss of body fat at the targeted area.

Treatments begin by positioning the CoolSculpting device on the targeted area of the patient’s body. At that point, the device draws up a bulge of the targeted fatty area between two cooling panels. Once the fat bulge is between the cooling panels, it pulls and freezes the fat. Typical treatments are between one and three hours.

Are There Risks?

One hallmark of this treatment is that it is non-surgical and non-invasive, which means it poses significantly fewer risks to the patient. Other body contouring and fat reduction procedures, such as tummy tucks and liposuction, are more invasive and require more down-time.

CoolSculpting also minimizes risk in patients by relying on the body’s ability to metabolize dead cells. By triggering a natural death in the targeted fat cells, this treatment utilizes our body’s natural response to absorb the dead tissue over time, thus lessening the risk for infections and complications.

What Can Patients Expect During Treatment?

CoolSculpting sets itself apart from the other invasive procedures by offering the quickest, most painless treatment experience. Many patients read, work, or even nap during their treatments, often returning to work once the treatment has concluded. During the first few minutes of treatment, patients will feel cold in their targeted area, but it subsides quickly. Once the session concludes, some patients experience redness, minor bruising, tingling, or numbness in the treated area, but these symptoms resolve themselves in a matter of hours.

CoolSculpting separates itself from its competitors by offering a quick and painless treatment with negligible downtime. This non-surgical treatment allows the patient to return to normal, everyday activities immediately after the session without the risk of infection or pain from a surgical wound. Downtime is not necessary.

Find Out More

To find out if CoolSculpting is right for you, contact the experts Gold Skin Care Center in Nashville, Tennessee to set up a consultation with one of our body contouring specialists. We’re happy to answer any questions you might have about this treatment, or others that we offer. Call today!

We all sweat. Sweating is the body’s way of regulating its temperature. Most people sweat a little when it is hot outside or while exercising. However, for some people, sweat becomes more than just a minor inconvenience. Luckily, this is not something that one must live with forever. Gold Skin Care Center in Nashville, TN offers treatment options for sweat reduction.

Axillary Hyperhidrosis

Hyperhidrosis is a condition that causes excessive sweating in one or more areas of the body. The most common areas affected are the palms of the hands, soles of the feet, and the underarms. When it affects the underarms, excessive sweating is referred to as Axillary Hyperhidrosis.

Symptoms

Those with axillary hyperhidrosis experience excessive underarm sweating at least once a week. The sweating is noticeable and may soak through the clothing.

Negative Impact

People with axillary hyperhydrosis often feel anxiety when going out in public because they fear that others will notice sweat stains on their clothing. They may worry about body odor. Many people choose jobs and lifestyles that allow them to avoid interaction with others.

They often spend a large amount of time trying to cope with their sweating by changing clothes frequently, washing or wiping themselves down frequently, applying deodorant multiple times per day, and even putting paper towels in their armpits.

Some people experience fungal or bacterial infections in their armpits as a result of the constant moisture.

Sweat Reduction Tips

Here are a few ways to control excessive sweating:

• Use antiperspirant (not deodorant)
• Ask for prescription-strength antiperspirant
• Wear light, breathable fabrics
• Bathe regularly with antibacterial soap
• Avoid spicy foods, alcohol, and hot drinks
• Use armpit shields

Treatment Options

Coping with excessive sweat can interfere with a person’s everyday life. When it begins to affect your quality of life, it is time to look into additional sweat reduction treatment options.

miraDry®

miraDry® is a system that uses electromagnetic waves to dissolve sweat glands permanently. This is done by placing a handheld device directly onto the skin under the armpits. A cooling agent is used to prevent the skin from burning.

The treatment takes up to an hour. Some patients will need to repeat the treatment once or twice within a few months. miraDry® is very safe and is approved by the FDA.

Botox

This treatment involves injecting botulinum toxin into the sweat glands. This blocks the nerve signals that cause sweating and keep the glands from producing excessive sweat.

The effects of Botox injections for sweat reduction last about six months. After that, the treatment often needs to be repeated. Many patients find that the effects last longer and longer after each additional treatment.

You Don’t Have to Live With Excessive Sweating

While sweating is a normal part of life, excessive sweating is not. Axillary hyperhidrosis can negatively affect a person’s quality of life by requiring them to spend a large amount of time thinking about and coping with their sweat.

If you are living with axillary hyperhidrosis, contact Gold Skin Care Center in Nashville, TN to schedule your excessive sweating consultation.

Whether you are trying to remove a mole for cosmetic reasons or because it is cancerous, you may worry whether surgical mole removal results in a scar. At Gold Skin Care Center in Nashville, TN, we would like you to know that there is no need to fret. In many cases, the resulting scar is imperceptible, even to the eye of a skilled dermatologist. Today, we’d like to talk to you about the timeline for healing after having a mole surgically removed.

How Is Mole Removal Accomplished?

There are two primary procedures performed to remove a mole. In most cases, a mole can be removed in a single office visit. Rarely, a second appointment will be necessary to achieve your desired results.

Shave Excision

Shave excision is the most popular mole removal method. It involves the use of a thin, razor-like tool to slice the mole away from your skin carefully. This technique is so popular because of electrosurgical feathering. The electrosurgical feather is performed by a device with a minuscule electrode at its end. The feathering blends the surrounding skin with the wound’s edges to minimize the appearance of the excision.

There are no stitches required with this treatment method. Once the mole is removed from the skin, it will be held under a microscope to identify signs of skin cancer if you have not already been diagnosed.

Surgical Excision

A surgical excision is similar to a shave excision. The primary difference is the depth of the treatment. This treatment involves cutting out the entire mole down to the subcutaneous fat layer. The incision must be closed with stitches, which may be absorbed by your body rather than being removed.

How Long Does It Take to Heal?

The timeline for scar healing after mole removal typically ranges from two to three weeks. Younger adults who do not smoke or drink alcohol excessively will notice scar reduction faster than an older adult who drinks a bottle of wine per night and smokes a pack of cigarettes daily. Similarly, it will take a smaller incision less time to close up than a larger one.

While there are several methods for scar minimization that you can start once your wound is healed, initial wound care is critical for preventing infection and mitigating your risk of a visible scar. Bring a friend with you to take notes while you are under your physician’s care. Follow after-care instructions to the letter about how to care for the wound and change the dressing.

Learn More Today

Depending on the type of procedure you received, your age and where the mole was located, your scar may fade into your skin within two to three weeks. You may not even be able to tell where exactly the procedure was performed. To learn more about recovery from mole removal, contact the dedicated skin care experts at Gold Skin Care Center in Nashville, TN today to schedule your initial consultation. We will help you determine the best method for removing your moles and ensure your treatment is as safe, effective and comfortable as possible.

Lichen planus is a painful condition that leads to the swelling and irritation of your mucous membranes, nails, hair and skin. Symptoms and causes vary on a case-by-case basis. However, one thing is consistent among all cases: this condition negatively affects your quality of life. At Gold Skin Care Center in Nashville, TN, we want you to know that you don’t have to suffer forever. Today, we reveal everything you wanted to know about this condition, including its triggers.

Do I Have Lichen Planus?

The signs and symptoms of lichen planus vary depending on the part of the body affected. Signs you may suffer from this condition include:

• Painful vaginal or oral sores
• Severe itching
• Alopecia
• Blisters which break and scab or crust
• Lacy white patches in or around the mouth
• Flat, purplish bumps
• Nail damage or loss
• Change in the color of your scalp

When Should I See a Doctor?

You should seek medical attention as soon as you notice a rash-like condition or tiny bumps on your skin that appear for seemingly no reason. For example, if you have no known contact allergies and you haven’t come into contact with any poison ivy, there is no known reason for your rash.

You should also see a Board Certified dermatologist if you experience any of the above signs or symptoms affecting your nails, scalp, genitals or mouth. This is more serious than the condition affecting your wrists, ankles or inner forearms. It’s important to receive an accurate diagnosis for effective treatment because many mucosal and skin conditions can cause discomfort, itching and lesions.

What Triggers Lichen Planus?

The trigger of lichen planus is a hyperactive immune system. This condition occurs when your immune system begins to attack mucous membrane or skin cells which are not actually a threat to your body. This is an idiopathic condition, meaning there is no precisely known cause. However, medical professionals are aware of several conditions that may trigger it. These include:

• Flu vaccinations
• Analgesics
• Hepatitis C infection
• Heart and joint medications
• Certain metals, chemicals and pigments

Who Is Most At Risk?

The leading risk factor of this condition when it attacks the body is simple age. Middle-aged people are at greatest risk. The most significant risk factor when it comes to an attack on lips, cheek and tongue is your sex. Women are more at risk for this type of outbreak than men.

If you think you suffer from this condition, especially if you see white patches in or around your mouth, contact a dermatologist right away. If left untreated, the oral iteration of this condition can lead to oral cancer. Lichen planus of the ear, if left untreated, can lead to hearing loss.

Improve Skin Comfort Today

Skin conditions are more than just unsightly. They can be downright painful, and a quick, accurate diagnosis is essential for rapid relief. To learn more about lichen planus, contact the dedicated skin care experts at Gold Skin Care Center in Nashville, TN today to schedule your initial consultation.