As we age, the outer layer of dead skin becomes thicker, making our skin appear dull and grey, and worsening the appearance of lines and wrinkles. There are various techniques available to remove the outer layer of sundamaged skin to help eliminate superficial wrinkles and improve overall skin appearance. Continue reading →
We are all born with smooth, baby-soft skin. As we age, our skin is subject to numerous conditions that change the texture of young beautiful skin. INTRINSIC aging occurs as a consequence of chronological aging. But up to 90% of what we perceive as skin aging is not due to intrinsic aging but to PHOTOAGING which is damage caused to the skin by UVA light. The supporting framework for our skin is made up of collagen and elastin fibers, which keep our skin firm and smooth. The UVA rays penetrate the skin which causes breakdown of the collagen and elastin fibers. Through the years the chronic exposure to UV light causes the photoaging which is characterized by wrinkles, loss of skin tone with laxity, teleangiectasias (small broken blood vessels on the skin), mottled pigmentation, and a coarse, pebbly, rough skin texture. The UVA exposure may also lead to the development of benign growths and skin cancers. Continue reading →
Rosacea is a chronic skin disorder which can cause a flushed face with red bumps on the cheeks, nose and forehead. It currently affects about 13 million Americans, and this number is expected to increase significantly as the baby boomer generation reaches middle age. Continue reading →
For anyone who wants to look younger and less lined and wrinkled but without surgery, Botox injections are the way to go. Many of the wrinkles in our face are due to overactive muscles whose repeated contractions cause the frown lines and creases to form. Botox will relax these muscles which will help smooth out the creases. Continue reading →
Acne is a very common disorder of the sebaceous glands. Although there are many different factors responsible for acne, some of the main characteristics or causes include an increase in sebum production, inflammation in the glands, and the proliferation of a bacteria called Propionibacterium Acne. People with acne tend to have large and active sebaceous glands, with large pores and oily skin. Continue reading →
If you have been dreaming of long, beautiful lashes, your dream has come true. Latisse is produced by Allergan, the makers of Botox and Juvederm. Latisse was developed to grow your own lashes and makes them thicker, darker, and longer. If you want that WOW look, you can have it with Latisse. Visit our website at www.johnmartinmd.com, and then give us a call at 305.444.5950 to make your appointment for luxurious lashes with Dr. John J. Martin, Jr.
A study in the February issue of the Journal of Nutrition at Tufts University showed that green tea may help people lose weight. The study looked at 123 obese adults who all ate about the same amount of daily calories. They also participated in 180 minutes of moderate intensity exercise. They drank a daily beverage containing 39 mg of caffeine, with one group consuming green tea with 625 mg of catechins, an antioxidant that is found in green tea. After 12 weeks, the group who drank the green tea had greater weight loss, 4.4 lbs. compared with 2 lbs in the control group. The green-tea group also had larger declines in total abdominal fat, subcutaneous abdominal fat and triglycerides. Continue reading →
A recent isuue of Men’s Health had an article about David Sinclair. He is a scientist at Harvard University studying mitochondria, which are responsible for the energy of all the cells in our bodies. Mitochondria work by transforming nutrients that enter cells into supplies of the energy molecule ATP. ATP provides the energy the cell needs to function. Mitochondria sometimes do not work correctly – either due to genetic mutations or due to aging. Continue reading →
