Get your Vitamin D safely and avoid the tanning bed! Posted on May 4, 2016 By Sutton Dermatology + Aesthetics By Sarah Minarick, PA-C While commuting to my previous dermatology office in Illinois, I passed a large billboard every day that promoted tanning bed use as a way to fight Vitamin D deficiency. Sure, the tanning bed industry was correct in promoting healthy levels of Vitamin D, but they were wrong on the safest way … Read More
Kybella® for double chin reduction Posted on April 14, 2016 By Sutton Dermatology + Aesthetics Rebecca Reinke, PA-C demonstrates a Kybella® treatment on her patient Allison. https://youtu.be/VUgc0wqdId8 Kybella® is an injection which is injected directly into the area of fat under the chin. One session consists of multiple injections. It works by destroying the fat cells chemically and then relying on the body to remove the damaged fat cells gradually … Read More
Microdermabrasion vs. Chemical Peels—–Oh the dilemma!!! Posted on April 5, 2016 By Sutton Dermatology + Aesthetics Written by Michelle Fink, MA When I visit with a patient who is just starting to think about really taking care of their skin and what they can do procedure wise and may not want to do any “big” procedure, I will recommend microdermabrasions and/or chemical peels. The most common question I get is what … Read More
Start NOW for Smooth Skin this Summer Posted on March 24, 2016 By Sutton Dermatology + Aesthetics Laser Hair Reduction Margaret Kontras Sutton, M.D. It’s hard to imagine that in just a few short months we will be baring our legs (and other body parts)in shorts and swim suits. So for that smooth, care-free, hair-free look, NOW is the time to start with LASER HAIR REDUCTION. Laser Hair Reduction uses … Read More
Week 3- Skin Conditions Occurring ONLY in Pregnancy Posted on March 17, 2016 By Sutton Dermatology + Aesthetics Written by Margaret Kontras Sutton, M.D. I hope you have been enjoying our three part blog on pregnancy and its myriad affects on skin, hair and nails. Our final subject is Skin conditions occurring ONLY in pregnancy: Dysfunction of bile secretion due to pregnancy:--In this condition there is an abnormality of the secretion of bile … Read More
Week 2- Skin Rashes/ Tumors Affected by Pregnancy Posted on March 10, 2016 By Sutton Dermatology + Aesthetics Written by Margaret Kontras Sutton, M.D. This week we will cover Skin rashes/tumors affected by pregnancy: Rashes—Eczema typically will worsen with pregnancy, although a minority of cases will actually improve. Postpartum eczema may worsen on the hands and the nipples due to the extra demands placed on these areas. Psoriasis, on the other hand, … Read More
Week 1-Pregnancy and the skin: Skin changes due to hormones Posted on March 2, 2016 By Sutton Dermatology + Aesthetics Written by Margaret Kontras Sutton, M.D. As many of us have found out firsthand, pregnancy can have a profound effect on the skin. In fact so much so that we have organized these effects into three categories: Skin changes due to hormones Skin rashes/tumors affected by pregnancy Skin conditions occurring ONLY in pregnancy I will … Read More
Tis the season….for LICE? Posted on February 10, 2016 By Sutton Dermatology + Aesthetics Written by Michelle Sitzman, PA-C We are in the season of wearing hats and scarves and sometime we also get uninvited guests…LICE! With news about “super lice” spreading, it is important to be aware of how to “RID” yourself of these bugs. SOME FACTS: A head louse if a tiny, wingless parasitic inset that lives … Read More
Skin Maintenance- What to expect from your full body skin check appointment Posted on December 30, 2015 By Sutton Dermatology + Aesthetics We all know that skin cancer prevention and early detection is extremely important. However, most new patients approach their first full body skin exam appointment with some trepidation. The “unknown” associated with what actually occurs at these visits can be intimidating. So with this post, I hope to show you that there’s really nothing to … Read More
The Demise of the Double Chin by Margaret Kontras Sutton, M.D. Posted on December 23, 2015 By Sutton Dermatology + Aesthetics Here at Sutton Ryan Aesthetic Center we are constantly evaluating new treatments, emerging therapies, and the latest devices to improve the appearance and well-being of our patients. We are happy to report that we are the FIRST IN LINCOLN to offer KYBELLA®, which is the only FDA approved injection to treat fat under the chin. … Read More