Category Archives: Pellevé

Great News for Rosacea Patients! Mirvaso®, a New Fast-Acting, Long-Lasting Topical Gel Can Really Help.

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Last month I had a visit from my Galderma representative with a new product introduction so impressive, I decided to make it my blog; The medication is MIRVASO® (BRIMONIDINE) TOPICAL GEL, 0.33%, which is an alpha adrenergic agonist. I see quite a few new products each year but this demonstration was remarkable. Within a few minutes, I could see the redness subsiding.

Mirvaso is the first and only FDA-approved medication developed specifically to address the redness of Rosacea. Rosacea affects some 16 million Americans each year and the most common symptom is facial redness. Clinical studies with Mirvaso indicate that redness began to diminish in as little as 30 minutes and lasted for up to 12 hours. Although, Mirvaso can not offer a cure, it can offer patients an improved appearance that is sustained long enough for a party, special event or big night out…and that’s a step in the right direction. Learn more at www.mirvaso.com.

We immediately started thinking about the possibilities of integrating Mirvaso into our Rosacea treatment regimen, which includes IPL treatments, spaced at the appropriate intervals, oral antibiotics, and anti-inflammatories.

Mirvaso, available only by prescription, is not for anyone under 18. There are some important cautions to be heeded with its use, low blood pressure for one, heart and vascular conditions, etc., but it has a low incidence of side effects which are, for the most part mild and controllable. Youwill need a screening consultation with me to obtain the prescription.

This brings me to another note that I must reiterate….when it comes to Rosacea, we must treat gently. A patient told me the other day that her facialist told her that only big-gun treatments would do her any good. THIS IS LIKE FINGERNAILS ON THE BLACKBOARD TO HEAR. NOTHING COULD BE FARTHER FROM THE TRUTH.
If you suffer from the redness for Rosacea, call us for consultation.

Energy-Based Therapies: Pelleve and Ulthera

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For years, there were 4 main technological categories in restorative dermatology Non-Ablative (lasers, IPL, Fraxel, etc), Peels, Fillers and Neurorelaxants (Botox). Now, we are adding a 5th…Energy-Based Technologies, Pelleve and Ulthera!

Cleared by the FDA for treating facial laxity, they do so much more. They stimulate and firm deep layers (dermis) of the skin without damaging the top layer. It’s remarkable that significant remodelling can take place without surgery and without a hiding period.

We anticipate these new additions will be really helpful for several of our patient groups:
1. Patients in their 40’s to 50’s who have not yet had plastic surgery and want to postpone it,
2. Patients in their 50’s to 60’s who have had plastic surgery years ago and want to extend its results,
3. Patients with loose skin after weight loss or pregnancy,
4. Patients who have routinely used fillers and neurorelaxants and want something more holistic and long lasting.

Choosing the most effective treatment modality for each individual patient is key. For this, of course, we need to see you in person.