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You Really Do Need Your Beauty Sleep
There are numerous myths about beauty and skin care that
keep popping up no matter how wrong they are, yet every once in a while a
beauty myth turns out to be true. Such
is the case with beauty sleep. It’s a
real thing, and you definitely need to be getting enough of it.
It could be you didn’t need to read what I wrote above in
order to know that beauty sleep is a real thing. You know it just from looking in the mirror
after not getting enough sleep. Lack of
sleep causes dark under-eye circles, your skin looks less than great, and your fine
lines or wrinkles appear more pronounced.
In the WebMD article Are You Getting Enough Beauty Sleep? dermatologists
had the following to say about beauty sleep:
“Lack of sleep causes blood vessels to dilate, causing the
look of dark circles,” says dermatologist Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, MD, of the
University of California, San Francisco. Sleepily rubbing your eyes doesn’t
help those dark rings.
Not enough sleep can also make you more stressed, and
everyone can see that tension. “It makes you look angry, tired, sad, and
certainly older,” says New York City dermatologist Doris Day, MD.
What exactly is happening to your skin when you do not get
enough sleep? Dr. Ellen Marmur explains
in her excellent book Simple Skin Beauty: Simply put, if you sleep too little,
you’re not giving your body time to repair itself. The nervous system has two states that are in
balance. The sympathetic system, which is more in control while we’re awake,
keeps the blood flow near the core of the body.
While we sleep, the parasympathetic nervous system runs the show and
blood flow shifts to the skin. Additionally, skin isn’t under attack from the
sun and the elements at night. This
relaxed parasympathetic state allows greater circulation and oxygen flow to the
skin, or peripheral vasodilation in medical terms. This is when the skin gets a lot of internal
attention and repair mechanisms go into action, much like the night workmen at
Disneyland who fix and restore the rides and clean the place up before the part
opens the next day. Receptors spring to
life within the blood vessels and grab amino acid molecules (the building
blocks) to help build more collagen, and fluid and toxins are drained.
Without enough rest, the skin doesn’t get this repair and
restoration, and all that important activity isn’t being done. One example: when excess fluid near the skin
isn’t transported to the bladder to be excreted, the result is puffiness. … It
shows up most around the eyes because there’s less fat in that area, so water
retention is more apparent.
After all this bad news luckily there is a bit of good news
when it comes to sleep and your skin. According to Dr. Day our skin recovers
quickly once you are able to get a good night’s rest. So just because you missed out on getting
enough sleep a few nights in a row doesn’t mean that you’ve damaged your skin
for good. And just how much sleep do you
need? That varies from individual to
individual. Some people do fine with
only 7 hours of uninterrupted sleep while others need 8 or 9 hours. That is something that you have to determine
for yourself.
In order to make sure you get your much needed shut-eye
create a soothing bedtime routine. Stop
drinking caffeinated drinks in the afternoon, keep to a set sleep schedule as
much as possible, and make your bedroom a sleep sanctuary. Your skin will thank you for it.
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Do’s and Don’ts for Liposuction
Liposuction is the leading option to diminish the appearance
of stubborn bumps and lumps from localized fat and help sculpt areas to appear
more toned and trim. Tumescent liposuction using local anesthesia as developed
and performed by dermatologic surgeons is extremely safe. However, as with any
invasive procedure, liposuction has risks. Some simple steps can help prevent
potential complications before and after a liposuction procedure. Researching
the procedure and doctor, having realistic expectations, using local anesthesia
and following post-operative directions are just a few guidelines that will
help to ensure the patient receives the best results.
ASDS offers some additional tips to ensure a positive
result:
Do’s:
Do your research: There is a lot to consider when undergoing
liposuction. Choosing a dermatologic surgeon at a reputable location is very
important and could help to decrease complications.
Do maintain a healthy weight before surgery: Liposuction is
a procedure for shaping the body by removing localized fat in areas such as the
abdomen, thighs, arms or neck. For best results, candidates should be close to
normal-weight with firm, elastic skin. This is not a weight loss procedure.
Do understand your options: There are several options to
liposuction surgery. Tumescent liposuction, the safest procedure, uses local
anesthesia, injecting the fat with a large amount of anesthetic liquid causing
it to become firm, making the removal of fat easy and painless while leaving
patients less bruised. Ultrasonic and laser-assisted liposuction technique
liquefies fat upon removal, decreasing recovery time. These are sometimes
useful adjuncts. It’s important that you speak with your doctor to choose the
right procedure for you.
Do follow post-operative directions carefully: Doctors make
suggestions after surgery to further avoid complications. Moderate physical
activity, such as walking, the day after surgery may reduce the risk of
clotting. Also, in some cases, compression garments should be worn around the
treated area to reduce swelling.
Don’ts:
Don’t expect to look “skinny” the day after surgery: You
will always look better immediately after a procedure but will not realize the
final result for several months.
Don’t hesitate to ask questions: Before a consultation with
a dermatologic surgeon a patient should be prepared with a list of questions
for their doctor. Questions should help the patient understand the liposuction
process, what to expect after the procedure and learn more about the doctor’s
training and experience.
Don’t continue over-the-counter supplements: Products such
as aspirin, vitamin E and some herbal products slow blood clotting.
Additionally, some anti-inflammatory medications can increase the chances of
bleeding during surgery. Prior to surgery, the doctor will discuss any
medications and supplements you are taking and which ones should be
discontinued.
Don’t assume all areas are treatable: Most, but not all,
body parts are amenable to treatment. The most popular areas include the neck,
chest, arms, waist, hips, abdomen, buttocks, thighs, knees and ankles. Your
dermatologic surgeon will tell you if you are a good candidate for the surgery.
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