Wearing Sunblock Can Help Prevent Wrinkles and Age Spots - April 18, 2012
One of the best measures you can take to prevent wrinkles is to apply a good sunblock every morning before you leave the house. Many are unaware there is a difference between sunblock and sunscreen. Sunblock protects the skin from UVA and UVB radiation by reflecting the sun’s rays before they are able to reach and damage your skin. A sunscreen sits on top of the skin and absorbs the sun’s rays before they can damage the skin. I personally prefer sunblocks since they stay on the skin better than most sunscreens and are especially good for those with an active lifestyle.
After the long New England winter I’m sure many of you are looking forward to spending more time outdoors. I cannot emphasize enough how important it is to have a good sunblock or sunscreen. Get your family members in the habit of applying sunblock before leaving the house. Protecting your skin now will slow down the aging process, helping prevent wrinkles and pigmentation issues. Most importantly, you’ll be protecting yourself from skin cancer.
The American Academy of Dermatology recommends using a sunscreen or sunblock with an SPF of 30 or higher. Here are my favorite sunblocks available for purchase at either office or in our online store here.
Delay premature aging with this state-of-the-art formula with Micronized Titanium and exclusive botanicals that help prevent the breakdown of collagen and elastin. Ideal for daily facial wear and can be used around the eyes.
Daily Replenishing Sunblock SPF 30
A luxurious chemical-free, waterproof sunblock made with 7.5% transparent zinc oxide, 2.4% titanium dioxide, MMPI peptides and beta carotene to provide full spectrum UVA/UVB protection as well as rejuvenating the skin’s overall appearance. Absorbs quickly into skin, leaving a matt airbrushed glow.
A Patient Talks About Her Dermasound Treatment - April 13, 2012
Adams Center Ambassador Teri talks about her DermaSound treatment at The Adams Center.
DermaSound is a scientifically advanced ultrasonic skin treatment that combines sound waves with a water process to effectively eliminate dead skin cells and debris.
Teri’s First Sculptra Injections - March 27, 2012
Sculptra Aesthetic is a long-lasting poly-L-lactic acid wrinkle filler designed to fill facial wrinkles (including deep wrinkles), and correct facial contour deficiencies. In this video, Adams Center Ambassador Teri visits the office to have her first ever Sculptra injections. Sculptra works by replacing the collagen that is naturally lost as we age. S culptra Aesthetic designed to continue to work gradually and reduce the effects of aging over a longer period of time. The gradual transformation produces more natural results, and also creates a longer lasting effect that may last for an amazing two years.
Teri Begins The Next Phase of Her Non Surgical Facial Rejuvenation Program - March 19, 2012
Teri visits The Adams Center to begin the next phase of her Non Surgical Facial Rejuvenation Program. Dr. Adams discusses her different options for fillers and Teri decides to have Sculptra in her next appointment. Sculptra Aesthetic is a long-lasting poly-L-lactic acid wrinkle filler designed to fill facial wrinkles (including deep wrinkles), and correct facial contour deficiencies.
Sculptra works by replacing the collagen that is naturally lost as we age. While Sculptra Aesthetic produces immediately noticeable results, unlike other fillers, it’s also designed to continue to work gradually and reduce the effects of aging over a longer period of time. The gradual transformation produces more natural results, and also creates a longer lasting effect that may last for an amazing two years.
Know What To Expect The First Time You Have Botox – Watch These Informational Videos! - February 21, 2012
In this series of videos Adams Center Ambassador Teri has Botox injections as part of her Non Surgical Facial Rejuvenation Program. Thus far Teri has had a Vi Peel (chemical peel) and has been using medical grade Adams Center skin care products.
Teri has had Botox in the past and she said that this treatment went “as expected”. Following the procedure, she commented that the injections were not painful given the small size of the needle. Teri commented afterwards that her anticipation and fear of needles were the only negative aspects of the treatment. She was able to go about the rest of her day as usual and had minimal bruising from the Botox injections. The two small bruises she did have were easily covered up with make-up and disappeared within a couple of days.
About a week following treatment I asked Teri if she was satisfied with the results of her Botox treatment and this is what she had to say:
“By day 2 I really noticed a significant difference primarily on my forehead. I am eager to see how long the treatment is effective. I would definitely continue the use of botox given the results I have seen thus far!”
Botox Injections Video For Men - February 20, 2012
The number of men receiving Botox has drastically increased over the past couple years. I realize many men may be nervous or uncertain about trying Botox for the first time so I want to share with you a series of videos in which a male patient has Botox for the first time. The first video I speak with Tom about his areas of concern and what to expect during the treatment. In the second video, I begin by injecting Botox in between the brows to treat the “eleven lines”. In the third video I inject around the eyes.
Below Is A Transcription From This Video
Botox Injections Video -Tom Meets With Dr. Adams Before His First Ever Botox Injections
Dr. Adams: Hi Tom.
Tom: Dr. Adams.
Dr. Adams: How are you?
Tom: Nice to see you.
Dr. Adams: So we are going to do some Botox.
Tom: Okay.
Dr. Adams: All right, I notice that you checked your frown lines between your brows and then the lines down at the corner of your mouth are things that we can treat Botox with.
Tom: Okay.
Dr. Adams: Now the places that we inject Botox are between the brows to get this muscle, on the forehead to soften these lines.
Tom: Okay.
Dr. Adams: The lines around here those are the smile lines and then we can inject down here there is a muscle that pulls down the corner of the mouth, and if you soften that a little bit, it will allow these muscles, the smile muscles which you use well to pick up the corner of the mouth, and then we can also inject the neck which you don’t need for the bending on the neck.
Tom: Okay.
Dr. Adams: So those are the areas. Now when I inject the Botox, you are going to see some effect in a day or two, maximum effect in two weeks. You tell me if there is anything you don’t like or something you see that you don’t understand, but basically what happens gradually, the area softens, it doesn’t move as much. I try to leave some movement because if it’s totally frozen, it looks funny because this part of your face isn’t moving and your mouth is moving, it just doesn’t look good. Now, if you have a line when you spread it that it stays there, that’s a static line. We won’t get rid of that completely. It will soften it and may get better over time but it won’t go away completely.
Tom: Ok.
Dr. Adams: So my suggestion for you is if we inject between your brows for these lines, your forehead for these lines, around here for the lines here, then also we’ll lift the brow a little bit, and then this to lift the corner of the mouth. But you don’t have to do all this at once as it’s your first time doing Botox so you may want to try in your head the thing you said that bothered you was this.
Tom: Yeah, if you want to try this and this…
Dr. Adams: Sure yeah.
Tom: Then see how that kind of goes?
Dr. Adams: Absolutely, and you know, we can see what it’s like and then if you want to have more, then we can always do more. Typically I suggest to patients they come back every three month to get the injections so you still somewhat have some effect of the Botox that has been injected. It probably will last six months and you can be your own judge looking at it as to when you come back, but that’s kind of the time frame of how I look at the process.
Now today I’ll have you lie down. I’ll prep it with alcohol. The needle I use is the smallest needle made so if you feel a little thing, but it’s usually not bad but tell me if you are fine or you need to stop. It’s not as easy as I say it is and then we can go from there.
Tom: Okay.
Dr. Adams: What questions do you have?
Tom: Well it’s funny I tried to sort of say about my day to not be a busy day and of course it’s a busy day.
Dr. Adams: Okay. Well that’s good.
Tom: But you said I may get some bruising or whatever so I might as well just sort of see how that happens.
Dr. Adams: Usually you don’t get bruising.
Tom: Okay.
Dr. Adams: The area that is more likely to bruise is usually around here because there are smaller blood vessels.
Tom: Right.
Dr. Adams: If I see anything that looks like it’s starting to bruise, we’ll put some pressure on it.
Tom: Okay.
Dr. Adams: And when I finish injecting, we’ll put some ice on it and that just helps with swelling and to constrict the blood vessels to try and minimize bleeding.
Tom: And then, is there anything I have to do after the procedure? I mean, do I have to massage the area, do I have to – no, nothing.
Dr. Adams: You don’t have to do anything because your normal activity during the day, you are going to be moving these muscles. I ask you not to exercise today.
Tom: Okay.
Dr. Adams: Don’t go on a sauna or don’t take a long hot shower. It won’t affect the result negatively but it may make you swell or bruise more of that there.
Tom: Hope so.
Dr. Adams: Or tanning.
Tom: Okay.
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Tom Reflects on His Chemical Peel and Prepares For His First Botox Appointment - February 9, 2012
Tom films himself at home and talks about the gentle chemical peel he received at The Adams Center. Today he will be having Botox for the first time. He discusses his concerns about having Botox for the first time and how he will be able to go about the rest of his day.
Sarah’s First Chemical Peel at The Adams Center - February 2, 2012
In this video, Sarah will be having the first of a series of glycolic peels. This natural peel is gentle on the skin and effective in reducing the appearance of wrinkles, sun damage and other signs of aging, and acne. A medical aesthetician applies the peel and explains post treatment care to Sarah. If you have any questions or are interested in scheduling an appointment for a chemical peel yourself, please contact the office at (800)559-3056.
Looking For Great Acne Fighting Products? Watch This Video on The Adams Center Zit Kit! - January 26, 2012
The Zit Kit includes some our most popular acne fighting products all in a convenient travel sized kit. In this video, a medical aesthetician at The Adams Center recommends The Adams Center Zit Kit for a patient in her twenties who has some acne on her cheeks.
The Zit Kit includes:
Salicylic Face & Body Wash
Dual Action Toner
Glycolic Gel
Clarifying Moisturizer
Acne Spot Treatment
If you are having trouble viewing this video, it can be seen on our YouTube channel here
Tom Tries Out His Morning Skincare Regime at Home - January 24, 2012
Adams Center Ambassador Tom films himself while using his Adams Center products at home. This is his morning skincare regimen as prescribed by Karin, a medical aesthetician on staff.
Adams Center Products Tom Is Using:
- Oil Free Moisturizer
- Green Tea Antioxidant Serum
- Ultrafirming Eye Creme
- Replenishing SPF 36 Sunblock
Tom Gets His Adams Center Products - January 20, 2012
Adams Center Ambassador Tom has his first skincare consultation with a medical aesthetician at The Adams Center. He first discusses his current skincare regimen. He comments that he has Irish skin that is somewhat sensitive to products and burns easily. Karin, a medical aesthetician on staff, makes product recommendations after analyzing his skin and listening to his concerns.
In Part II, Karin continues to recommend products for Tom and explain his new daily skincare regimen.
Adams Center Products Tom Purchased:
Daily Replenishing Sunblock SPF 30
A Patient Talks About Her Experience With The Deep FX - December 26, 2011
Mimi has been a patient at The Adams Center since 2009. She agreed to come in and film a series of interviews about the treatments, procedures, and products she received. In these videos Mimi talks about the Deep FX laser. The Deep FX laser penetrates deeper than most lasers to produce noticeable results. A single session is often all that’s needed while 5 — 6 treatments may be necessary with other laser systems. Click on the link to view the video.
Please contact the office if you have any questions about the Deep FX or any other procedure.
Dr. Adams Talks About How To Protect Yourself From Free Radicals - December 12, 2011
Free radicals are a major culprit when it comes to facial aging, fine lines, and wrinkles. They are found everywhere in our every day environment – in pollution, radiation, cigarette smoke, herbicides and more. So how do you protect your skin from the damage caused by free radicals?
1. Fight back with antioxidants
Antioxidants help the body fight back against free radicals. They can be found in many fruits and vegetable, especially those high in Vitamin C and Vitamin E. Here are some high anti-oxidant foods you should include in your diet.
- Tomatoes
- Spinach
- Almonds
- Citrus fruits
- Broccoli
- Strawberries
- Acai
- Pomegranates
2. Protect yourself from UV Rays
Exposure to UV radiation in sunlight contributes to damage from free radicals and facial aging. Especially between the hours of 10 and 3 it is important to protect your skin from the sun. Be sure to wear SPF 30 or higher and wear a hat to protect your face. Check out these Adams MD sunscreens in our online store:
3. Quit Smoking
Smoking cigarettes speeds up the aging process. The ingredients in cigarettes create free radicals that damage the lungs, age the skin, and yellow the nails. Spending time in smoky environments also exposes you to high levels of free radicals as well.
If you have any more questions please feel free to contact the office. One of our patient care coordinators will be happy to answer all of your questions.
Dr. William Adams, Announces New Contest To Pick The Next Adams Center Ambassador - November 16, 2011
Boston, MA, Nov 14, 2011 - The Adams Center of Boston and Peabody, MA recently announced a contest to choose the next Adams Center Ambassador. The winner of the contest will be asked to narrate their personal journey as they undergo Dr. Adams’s High Tech Facial Rejuvenation Program free of charge. The program to reverse facial aging combines non-surgical procedures, laser treatments, and medical grade skin care products for a customized skin transformation.
The Adams Center Ambassador Program was designed to educate followers on non-surgical cosmetic procedures, treatments, and products. Ambassadors will narrate their personal transformation in the form of video interviews, personal written statements, and before and after photos. The program will be offered free of charge for the chosen patient.
“Our hope is that these personal narratives will assist you in achieving your own personal skin care goals. I view the Ambassador Program as a forum for education and hope followers will take the opportunity to participate by asking questions and sharing this information with friends and family,” says Dr. Adams.
The Adams Center is looking for eager candidates who are comfortable in sharing their personal skin care transformation. Finalists will be selected at the end of November and scheduled for a personal consultation with Dr. Adams. A male and female ambassador will be chosen from this group of finalists.
To be eligible candidates must be between the ages of 35-60 and live within 25 miles of the Peabody or Boston office location. The program requires a 6-month commitment and formal agreement to complete all 6 stages of the program. The chosen ambassador will receive all treatments and services free of charge and will only be required to purchase the prescribed skin care products.
“I am confident that upon completion on the program, the Adams Center Ambassadors will see results that far exceeded their original expectations. I am very excited about the educational opportunities this program will afford us,” Dr. Adams commented.
Click here for more information on the Adams Center Ambassador Contest and Program
How Buying Medical Grade Products Can Help You Save Money and Get Results - November 9, 2011
When it comes to selecting proper skin care products, many people find themselves lost in a world bombarded with designer brands and marketing ploys.
It makes sense. The more you spend, the better the result, right?
Since Dior and Chanel can create stunning silhouettes and perfectly tailored suites, they must be able to formulate an age defying wrinkle crème, no?
But then again, these fashion houses did not set out to become the leading skin care experts in the field. Designer brands have become all too eager to put their names on anything that might sell – whether it be low quality clothing, perfume – or high end skin care. However, what are you really paying for — expensive packaging and a designer name or a quality product?
For over 30 years, I have offered medical aesthetician services and doctor recommended skin care products at my offices. I believe that medical grade products will give you the best results at the lowest cost. A medical office is far more qualified to give you skin care recommendations than the sales woman working behind the counter at Bloomingdales.
In a tough economy, we all take a closer look at how our money is being spent. For most of us, our personal appearance is of utmost concern. I urge you to book a complimentary consultation with one of our medical aestheticians on staff. We will design a customized skin care regime that will produce noticeable results.
Instead of spending $600 on moisturizer from Dior, save your money for those designer heels and come see us when it comes to skin care.
Visit our online store to view the Adams MD product line or contact the office today to schedule an appointment.