Have you been feeling like you need a change lately? Rejuvenate your skin and reverse sun damage with a SkinMedica skin peel. We’re pleased to announce that we now offer skin peels at Dr. Tim Love’s office.
Skin peels can help smooth the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and roughness. A skin peel will also help with aging, sun exposure and uneven skin tone. Plus, Skin peels are eligible for Brilliant Distinction points!
SkinMedica peels come in three different strengths:
Don’t worry about determining which peel is most beneficial for you. We will evaluate your skin and recommend the appropriate peel.
Who should get a skin peel?
Anyone who wants to improve the appearance of their skin is a great candidate for skin peels. You don’t have to be a certain age or have any specific skin type or color to benefit from a skin peel.
We don’t recommend getting your first peel on the same day as a big event, because most people will experience mild peeling or, at the very least, have a red face after their first peel.
Someone who has more sun damage will need a more aggressive peel, which involves a longer process, but he or she will still see results. Those with younger skin typically get peels for maintenance and prevention. Prevention is much easier than correction, but that doesn’t mean it’s ever too late to start a positive protocol.
How do skin peels work?
SkinMedica peels have three steps and each step is matched with a different solution. The three different solutions that are applied to the face are the Prepping Solution (before), Peeling Solution (the peel) and Retinol Solution (after).
Afterward, you may have a yellowish tinge on your skin, which is expected to last no longer than 2 to 3 hours. You also may peel. People who use retinol regularly are less susceptible to peeling.
The treatment takes less than an hour (most are about 20 to 30 minutes) and you’ll enjoy very little social downtime afterward.
What should I do before my peel?
Avoid electrolysis, waxing depilatory creams and laser hair removal at least one week before a peel. Three days prior to your appointment avoid Retin-A, AHA, BHA, benzoyl peroxide, or any other products that may be drying or irritating.
One of our patients after a peel with Dr. Tim R. Love, MD, our clinical staff and SkinMedica representative.
What should I do after my peel?
Avoid sun the day of your peel. If you must go outside, wear a hat. Use a gentle cleanser, a good moisturizer and sunscreen. If you’re peeling, avoid picking at your skin and use a heavy moisturizer.
Also, Retin-A, facials, cosmetic injections, laser treatments and other procedures may be done only after the peeling process is completed.
Results are cumulative. Of course, you can do one skin peel as a special treat, but you’ll see better results if you have regularly scheduled appointments. Maximum benefits are seen with a series of three or more peels.
Are you ready to have more luminous skin? Our Oklahoma City office now offers skin peels! Contact us or call us today at 405.751.LOVE (5863) to schedule a skin peel.
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Have you been feeling like you need a change lately? Rejuvenate your skin and reverse sun damage with a SkinMedica skin peel. We’re pleased to announce that we now offer skin peels at Dr. Tim Love’s office.
Skin peels can help smooth the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and roughness. A skin peel will also help with aging, sun exposure and uneven skin tone. Plus, Skin peels are eligible for Brilliant Distinction points!
SkinMedica peels come in three different strengths:
Don’t worry about determining which peel is most beneficial for you. We will evaluate your skin and recommend the appropriate peel.
Who should get a skin peel?
Anyone who wants to improve the appearance of their skin is a great candidate for skin peels. You don’t have to be a certain age or have any specific skin type or color to benefit from a skin peel.
We don’t recommend getting your first peel on the same day as a big event, because most people will experience mild peeling or, at the very least, have a red face after their first peel.
Someone who has more sun damage will need a more aggressive peel, which involves a longer process, but he or she will still see results. Those with younger skin typically get peels for maintenance and prevention. Prevention is much easier than correction, but that doesn’t mean it’s ever too late to start a positive protocol.
How do skin peels work?
SkinMedica peels have three steps and each step is matched with a different solution. The three different solutions that are applied to the face are the Prepping Solution (before), Peeling Solution (the peel) and Retinol Solution (after).
Afterward, you may have a yellowish tinge on your skin, which is expected to last no longer than 2 to 3 hours. You also may peel. People who use retinol regularly are less susceptible to peeling.
The treatment takes less than an hour (most are about 20 to 30 minutes) and you’ll enjoy very little social downtime afterward.
What should I do before my peel?
Avoid electrolysis, waxing depilatory creams and laser hair removal at least one week before a peel. Three days prior to your appointment avoid Retin-A, AHA, BHA, benzoyl peroxide, or any other products that may be drying or irritating.
One of our patients after a peel with Dr. Tim R. Love, MD, our clinical staff and SkinMedica representative.
What should I do after my peel?
Avoid sun the day of your peel. If you must go outside, wear a hat. Use a gentle cleanser, a good moisturizer and sunscreen. If you’re peeling, avoid picking at your skin and use a heavy moisturizer.
Also, Retin-A, facials, cosmetic injections, laser treatments and other procedures may be done only after the peeling process is completed.
Results are cumulative. Of course, you can do one skin peel as a special treat, but you’ll see better results if you have regularly scheduled appointments. Maximum benefits are seen with a series of three or more peels.
Are you ready to have more luminous skin? Our Oklahoma City office now offers skin peels! Contact us or call us today at 405.751.LOVE (5863) to schedule a skin peel.
It’s not easy talking about hair loss, it can be embarrassing and overwhelming.
Many people respond with: “Why is this happening and what am I supposed to do about it?”
To combat this problem, Dr. Tim Love and Steve Schardein teamed up to educate their clients and employees on how to deal with hair loss.
Schardein operates one of the largest and most popular full-service salons in Oklahoma City, Schardein’s. Dr. Tim R. Love, MD, an award-winning plastic surgeon, is one of Schardein’s clients. A conversation between the two led to an idea.
Steve Schardein talks to his staff during a weekly training session.
“Tim’s a client and we discussed the confusion many people have when they experience hair loss,” Schardein said in a recent interview at his 6,700-square foot salon located in northern Oklahoma City on May Avenue. “We deal with people who are suffering from hair loss – we cut their hair. We want to help them.”
Love and Schardein worked together to formulate a training program for Schardein’s stylists. Dr. Tim R. Love, MD met with they stylists to explain the hair transplant procedure and methods for talking about hair loss. Both Dr. Tim R. Love, MD and Schardein have undergone hair transplant surgery, so they know what to expect and what impact it has on a patient’s life.
“I’m living proof,” Dr. Tim R. Love, MD said in a video interview shortly after his procedure.
“It’s the best thing I ever did,” Schardein said, “my hair looks great and I feel great about it. I’m in the fashion business, I have to look good.”
But these two professionals were interested in more than just results – they were also committed to educating people about hair loss and providing the best possible customer service.
“It was interesting to see how Steve’s employees really soaked in the information and wanted to implement it with their clients who may have questions about hair loss – men and women,” Dr. Tim R. Love, MD said. “I was impressed at how Steve wanted to know as much as possible so he could help his clients. He also asked a lot of questions when he had his procedure.”
Dr. Tim R. Love, MD performs hair transplant surgery at his office at Hefner Pointe Drive and he believes strongly in the benefits of the procedure. He sees the positive reaction from his patients on a weekly basis. “You talk about people who have gratitude about what we do for them, it’s the hair treatment patient – male or female,” he said.
“The service I received from Dr. Tim R. Love, MD’s office was unbelievable,” said Schardein, who had his hair transplant a few years ago and has a healthy head of hair. “People are surprised that I had a transplant and when they find out they always tell me ‘Your hair looks amazing.’”
Thanks to their commitment to their clients, both Dr. Tim R. Love, MD and Schardein are making it easier for people to understand how a hair transplant can give them amazing hair.
Contact us to learn more about hair transplants and if it’s the right choice for you.
Although our country is one that promotes multitasking, efficiency, and timeliness (who else is guilty of ordering take-out on your phone while simultaneously doing laundry, working on the computer, and watching Netflix? We see you), we also enjoy children’s stories cautioning against rushing into things (remember the Tortoise and the Hare?). Some things, however, are just too good to wait on—but hair transplant surgery isn’t one of them.
Once you have decided to undergo surgery, the excitement about returning to a full mane can lead to delirium. This is especially true if you have been battling hair loss for a long period of time. After you’ve talked to your doctor and made your decision, you’ll want to consider a few things before you make your appointment.
There is a right time and a wrong time to get a hair transplant.
Much like winter is the easiest time to recover from plastic surgery, there is a right and a wrong time for hair transplant surgery. Depending upon where you will be recovering, your daily routine, and the current season, your ideal time may be drastically different than your neighbor’s.
Since hair transplant surgery is largely an outpatient procedure that is completed within a few hours, the main concern is recovery. Like most other surgeries, the incision needs to be kept clean and free from infection. The first two weeks are crucial to healing. Within six to eight weeks your routine will have returned to normal, and your results will be fully visible within a year.
To ensure the recovery process is the easiest possible, we’ve compiled a timeline with the benefits and downfalls to recovery in each season:
Summer
Especially in Oklahoma, summers can be brutal with temperatures soaring well into the 100s—making things hot and miserable. Many families take vacations to new destinations or spend their weekends camping, fishing, and swimming out on the lake. It isn’t uncommon for some days to be especially windy, either, since summer sees the end of tornado season.
Pros: A lot of foods that encourage strong hair growth are plentiful in the summer, including apricots, watermelon, avocados, and berries. While hair growth won’t be tremendously impacted by your diet choices following a transplant surgery, even the smallest changes help. If you vacation to a cooler climate, you can use the time to give your hair a break from the hot temperatures. If you are one to experience extreme shedding following surgery—which is normal but doesn’t occur for everyone—you may be out of the office so no one notices.
Cons: The heat is not your friend. In addition to drying out your hair, your scalp can become sunburned. The incision site may become infected if you don’t avoid public pools of water for at least the first six weeks or until the site heals. On windy days, your hair needs to be protected with an adjustable cap. Excessive washing and styling to combat sweating can strip your scalp of essential oils. Your vacation plans may be interrupted with return trips to the doctor to check-up and remove your stitches, not to mention minor levels of pain.
Fall
Autumn in Oklahoma is best described as spring in reverse: the soaring temperatures slowly begin to plummet, before dropping off around October. Storms are somewhat common leading into winter, and it’s back to school and work for most.
Pros: The change in temperature means your scalp has less to worry about: if you’re not sweating or exposed to direct sunlight, it gets a break. Foods that encourage growth are still relatively easy to find, like peanuts, whole grains, and pumpkin seeds. If you celebrate Halloween, your incisions could be used as part of a cool costume. And, due to the projected recovery time, your locks will be ready for debut along with the flowers in spring!
Cons: The drastic change in weather could be a shock to your locks if not cared for properly. If you return to work soon after surgery, your coworkers are likely to notice the incision scar and scabbing. Shedding may also be noticeable. You’ll need to keep a hat or sunscreen on hand if the weather changes too quickly for your hair to be protected.
Winter
Just like summers soar into high temperatures, winters in Oklahoma tend to plummet below freezing with a short period of mild weather both before and after. Snowfall can range from a few flakes to a small blizzard, and freezing wind isn’t uncommon.
Pros: Due to it being the holiday season, you will likely be spending time at home—perfect for recovery. With the cold weather, exercise is limited to short gym sessions that won’t endanger your recovery. You won’t have to worry about your scalp being sunburnt, and the cooler temperatures provide a relief from over-washing your hair and scalp.
Cons: The cold weather will take a toll on your strands: the cold, dry air sucks the moisture out of their strands, making them susceptible to breakage. Snowfall and other moisture still present a risk of infection to the incision site, and beneficial foods are in shorter supply. While vitamins may help keep your body healthy, there is also a risk of too much vitamin A that leads to weak hair.
Spring
With the snow melting, the flowers growing, and the sun coming out, it’s hard to be unhappy in spring. The temperatures stay relatively mild, although there are frequent thunderstorms with heavy rainfall. Wind comes sweeping down the plain, and weekends are usually spent enjoying the outdoors.
Pros: The foods you (and your hair) love so much are back—salmon, seafood, broccoli, and spinach. The moisture in the air makes it easier to style your hair without damaging it. Since the weather is just starting to lighten up, you don’t have to worry about venturing too far from your doctor’s office for check-ups. The start of the new year could be a new start for you!
Cons: The rain and wind pose minor threats to your incision sight until it’s healed, and require extra precaution. Unless you vacation during Spring Break to heal, most likely your co-workers will be privy to your procedure. Once the season starts warming up, your scalp may become sensitive to the sun and require sunscreen. Finally, your new hair growth won’t be visible until closer to the fall and winter seasons, leaving you bare on top for the vacation season.
You’ll have a bad time if … While each season has its drawbacks, there are some things to consider regardless of when you receive your hair transplant surgery. To ensure the best possible experience, try to avoid:
Getting a transplant too soon is possible. If you’re too young and you haven’t fully completed your hair loss cycle, you may require multiple hair transplant surgeries to correct the damage done.
Pregnancy or any other underlying medical condition can have a tremendous effect on how your hair grows. Be sure to disclose any conditions and medications to your doctor before scheduling the surgery.
Outside factors like extreme amounts of stress or scalp resistance can be contributing to the weakening and loss of your hair. This surgery is to improve the new you—you don’t want to waste it!
Although a hair transplant surgery is largely cosmetic, it is still a serious surgery. For the best recovery, carefully consider recovery time and how it may impact your lifestyle before scheduling your surgery date. If you have questions or concerns about hair transplants, contact us! We’d love to help you.
August is National Hair Loss Awareness Month! Here are a few things you may not know about hair loss:
Hair loss impacts more than 55 million men and women in the United States
For men and women 35 years and older, there were 56 million who experienced a hair loss problem in 2013, according to research by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery. However, many people under the age of 35 can also experience the problem. This is important in realizing that you’re not alone if you are experiencing hair loss.
Hair loss is not just a men’s issue
An estimated 21 million women deal with hair loss in the United States. Women now have more information and options than ever before when it comes to hair loss. But unfortunately, women seem to consult a physician less often than men when confronted with hair loss. If you’re a woman and you notice hair loss, see your doctor as a first step.
Check the products you use on your hair
Some hair care products can be damaging to your hair. Carefully check your shampoo, conditioner, hair gel, hair spray, and other products to make sure you aren’t hurting your hair. Be aware that blow drying with heat is almost always bad for your hair. Weakening your hair can make you more susceptible to hair loss. Start a discussion about your options with your hair care specialist, stylist or physician.
During National Hair Loss Awareness Month, perform an inventory on your hair and find out ways to see warning signs of hair loss. In addition, be certain that you are treating your hair well so it stays vibrant and healthy. Contact us today if you’re interested in discussing hair transplant options.
Hair loss in African-American women is a very real concern that too few people seem to really know about. Because hair is so strongly tied to not only our perception of ourselves but to the way people feel about a particular person, hair loss can be absolutely devastating for women if left unchecked.
Getting to the bottom of this phenomenon will help you both understand why it occurs and help you understand the steps that you can take to correct it as quickly as possible.
Identify the cause of hair loss
One of the most important things to understand about hair loss in women has to do with the difference between alopecia and traumatic alopecia.
Traditional alopecia is a term that is used to describe hair loss of any type. A woman who is experiencing hair loss is experiencing alopecia – these two terms are essentially synonymous.
Traumatic alopecia, however, is a much more specific situation where strands of hair become shorter and shorter as time goes on due to trauma or injury that the strand has experienced. This is also commonly referred to as hair breakage. In her series on the subject via the Huffington Post, Dr. Susan Taylor explains that traumatic alopecia is usually caused by excessive use of chemical relaxers or dyes, excessive heat application, and heavy frictional forces. Brittany Gatson of BlackDoctor.org also explains that hormonal changes – thyroid, PCOS, childbirth, and hormonal birth control – can contribute to changes in hair texture and breakage.
Not sure what kind of hair loss you’re suffering from? Madame Noire covers a few different kinds with accompanying images.
How to prevent hair loss
In order to combat hair loss in women, there are a number of very important practices to observe. Here are some tips we picked up with some info from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD):
For starters, hair should only be washed either once per week or once every other week. This helps make sure that hair care products don’t build up on your scalp, which will only lead to the hair drying out and breaking over time.
Use conditioner each and every time you wash your hair for the best possible results. When using conditioner, African-American women should always pay close attention to the ends of the hair as these areas are the oldest and most fragile part of each individual strand.
When using hair care products on your hair, you’re always going to want to use ones that contain natural ingredients. Not only do hair care products with natural ingredients not lead to hair drying out, but they can actually help maintain moisture for longer periods of time. Natural hair care ingredients that you should always be on the lookout for include aloe vera juice, aloe vera gel, olive oil, shea butter, and glycerin.
Stay away from shampoos that contain sulfates and similar ingredients. These types of ingredients can lead to a woman’s hair drying out, which will lead to breakage and long term damage if a person washes her hair on a regular basis.
Treating existing hair loss
When dealing with hair loss in African-American women, one of the keys to treatment is catching the condition as early as possible. If hair loss isn’t identified quickly and properly treated, hair follicles can be replaced by various levels of scar tissue as time goes on. As a result, these types of hair loss can be not only permanent but disfiguring, as well.
Some of the main types of products used to treat these types of hair loss in African American women include anti-inflammatory medications. Topical corticosteroids are also often used to help get to the root of an issue and get it corrected as soon as possible.
Always consult your dermatologist on a regular basis to help identify any small issues that you may be experiencing before they become big ones. Oprah’s web team did a thorough run-down of some helpful medications and treatments here.
Identify your hair loss now and give your hair some love. You’ll prevent any further damage – and might even be able to restore your hair! Contact us today to discuss your options.
Hair loss in African-American women is a very real concern that too few people seem to really know about. Because hair is so strongly tied to not only our perception of ourselves but to the way people feel about a particular person, hair loss can be absolutely devastating for women if left unchecked.
Getting to the bottom of this phenomenon will help you both understand why it occurs and help you understand the steps that you can take to correct it as quickly as possible.
Identify the cause of hair loss
One of the most important things to understand about hair loss in women has to do with the difference between alopecia and traumatic alopecia.
Traditional alopecia is a term that is used to describe hair loss of any type. A woman who is experiencing hair loss is experiencing alopecia – these two terms are essentially synonymous.
Traumatic alopecia, however, is a much more specific situation where strands of hair become shorter and shorter as time goes on due to trauma or injury that the strand has experienced. This is also commonly referred to as hair breakage. In her series on the subject via the Huffington Post, Dr. Susan Taylor explains that traumatic alopecia is usually caused by excessive use of chemical relaxers or dyes, excessive heat application, and heavy frictional forces. Brittany Gatson of BlackDoctor.org also explains that hormonal changes – thyroid, PCOS, childbirth, and hormonal birth control – can contribute to changes in hair texture and breakage.
Not sure what kind of hair loss you’re suffering from? Madame Noire covers a few different kinds with accompanying images.
How to prevent hair loss
In order to combat hair loss in women, there are a number of very important practices to observe. Here are some tips we picked up with some info from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD):
For starters, hair should only be washed either once per week or once every other week. This helps make sure that hair care products don’t build up on your scalp, which will only lead to the hair drying out and breaking over time.
Use conditioner each and every time you wash your hair for the best possible results. When using conditioner, African-American women should always pay close attention to the ends of the hair as these areas are the oldest and most fragile part of each individual strand.
When using hair care products on your hair, you’re always going to want to use ones that contain natural ingredients. Not only do hair care products with natural ingredients not lead to hair drying out, but they can actually help maintain moisture for longer periods of time. Natural hair care ingredients that you should always be on the lookout for include aloe vera juice, aloe vera gel, olive oil, shea butter, and glycerin.
Stay away from shampoos that contain sulfates and similar ingredients. These types of ingredients can lead to a woman’s hair drying out, which will lead to breakage and long term damage if a person washes her hair on a regular basis.
Treating existing hair loss
When dealing with hair loss in African-American women, one of the keys to treatment is catching the condition as early as possible. If hair loss isn’t identified quickly and properly treated, hair follicles can be replaced by various levels of scar tissue as time goes on. As a result, these types of hair loss can be not only permanent but disfiguring, as well.
Some of the main types of products used to treat these types of hair loss in African American women include anti-inflammatory medications. Topical corticosteroids are also often used to help get to the root of an issue and get it corrected as soon as possible.
Always consult your dermatologist on a regular basis to help identify any small issues that you may be experiencing before they become big ones. Oprah’s web team did a thorough run-down of some helpful medications and treatments here.
Identify your hair loss now and give your hair some love. You’ll prevent any further damage – and might even be able to restore your hair! Contact us today to discuss your options.
