One more reason to quit smoking: Adult Acne!

If you or someone you love is still smoking, here’s another good reason to quit this New Year: smoking increases the risk of developing adult acne!

A study was performed at the Istituti Fisioterapici Ospitalieri in Rome by Dr. Bruno Capitanio and his colleagues. It focused on 226 adult women with adult acne. The study’s goal was to learn whether there was a connection between smoking and the development of adult acne.

There is.

Two types of acne are most common in adults. The first one, called CPAA, is short for comedonal postadolescent acne that is much like regular teenage acne. A few breakouts here and there. The other acne more common in adults is the pustular kind, called papulopustular postadolescent acne.

The researchers were surprised to find that the most common acne in adult smokers was CPAA, not pustular acne. In fact, 66.3% of the 266 women in the study were smokers. Of those 159 smokers, less than 30% of them had papulopustular postadolescent acne. However, of the smokers, almost 73% had CPAA. Results of the study were published in the November issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

For those of you still smoking, this should give you another reason to quit! If you cannot quit, or if you have acne in the absence of smoking, we have a multitude of treatments available for you, such as the Portrait Skin Regeneration treatment for acne scarring. We also have prescription medications for acne here in our Delaware cosmetic surgery office.

There’s no reason to suffer with adult acne, as it can be treated. Call today and come in for a skin evaluation. 

To your health & beauty, 

Dr. Joe Danyo

WHATEVER HAPPENED TO SILICONE?

The news has revealed many of the disastrous results of silicone injections. Remember Priscilla Presley’s beautiful face? It was literally ruined by lowgrade silicone injections that her doctor told her were “better than Botox”. You can see the unfortunate results at left. Once injected, silicone is “forever” and can onlybe surgically removed, leading to the potential for some very nasty scarring.

Although it’s true that there is no FDA approval for using silicone for cosmetic purposes, I’m betting if you did a poll of your friends, most of them would think that it’s currently being injected into lips, buttocks, breasts and faces all over America. That’s because most people aren’t aware of the dangers. 

Back in the 1950’s and 60’s, silicone was used for breast enlargement. Unfortunately,  this led to lumps, bumps, injections and deformities and was banned. You probably recall that the original silicone breast implants were also recalled for similar concerns as well as concerns that leaked silicone led to auto-immune problems.

Please be sure that you and your friends are aware of the dangers of silicone injections, and the fact that they are not approved by the FDA. No reputable plastic surgeon would ever use them. Here at our Delaware plastic surgery office, we have multiple filler options that are safe and effective. Come in to see us and learn which might be right for your particular needs.

By the way, did you know that Botox has a treatment visualizer? It’s fun and effective, and a great way to see, in the privacy of your home, how you might look.

To your health & beauty,

Dr. Joe Danyo 

How Herbs Can Affect Cosmetic Procedure Outcomes

Although herbs such as Gingko Biloba, Garlic, Ginseng and St. John’s Wort have proven benefits for your health, did you know that many herbal supplements can actually interfere with your recovery from cosmetic procedures? Depending on the supplement in question, herbs can cause problems ranging from unwanted anesthesia reactions to increased bleeding.

For this reason, I always ask my patients to give me a complete list of all the medications they are taking and any herbal supplements as well. By informing me as to what you’re taking, we can avoid any unexpected interactions during and after your procedure.

Supplements that can increase bleeding:

• Gingko Biloba
• Garlic
• Ginseng
• Fish Oils (omega-3 fatty acids)
• Dong Quai
• Feverfew

Supplements that can have anesthetic effects:

• Valerian
• St John's Wort
• Kava

Supplements known to cause other types adverse events:

• St John's Wort (can cause photosensitivity, especially after laser or chemical peels)
• Ginseng (can cause hypoglycemia)