Cosmetic and Plastic Surgeons

The one thing that was leaning me away from laser hair removal was the side effects. I was very worried that they would be severe and painful, but after finding a Laguna Beach plastic surgeon’s website I knew otherwise. It says, “Possible side effects of treatment include mild redness, local swelling, dry skin, mild tenderness, blistering, whitehead-like bumps and lightening or darkening of the skin. Symptoms may be present for a couple of hours to days after treatment.”

I have been considering receiving skin cancer reconstruction for a while now, but I’ve never known how it’s performed. I did some online research and found a Los Angeles plastic surgeon’s website. It says, “In cases of larger lesions or lesions in cosmetically challenging areas, the operating room may need to be required for either the removal of the lesion or possibly repair of the defect as is dictated by the size, location and characteristics of the lesion itself.”

The most commonly suctioned areas are the neck (underneath the chin), tummy, waist, love handles, hips, saddle bags, inner thighs, knees, and, infrequently, the ankles. During the procedure you are completely awake, allowing you to lie down and stand up. Everyone is aware that their body appears differently when they are standing vs. lying, and by having you stand your surgeon can more accurately sculpt your body’s proportions. Pre-operative valium will help minimize any anxiety and discomfort you may feel. A special tumescent solution will be injected. This will numb the area as well as put fluid around the fat cells so they are more easily removed.

The beauty benefits of a shower are usually what you bring to it: shampoo and conditioner, face wash, body scrub, etc. You can’t really rely on your shower head to do anything cosmetically magical…or can you?

New Zealand’s Methven has created the Satinjet Maia. Created under Karyn Grossman MD’s guidance, the Maia uses filtering and meticulous massaging to allow the water touching your skin to improve your skin. It eliminates chlorine with a special vitamin C cartridge, preventing the weakening of skin’s protectively barrier and the dehydration of hair—especially chemically and color-treated hair. By twisting the head, the jets create a uniquely gentle and circulation-stimulating stream of water appropriate for face and body, respectively.

Methven, New Zealand’s oldest and largest designer and manufacturer of shower heads, faucets and hot water heater valves, marks its debut into the US market with the lunch of Satinjet Maia - a multi-functional shower head that delivers the healthy benefits of a spa experience directly to the privacy of one’s own bathroom. Founded in 1886, Methven is now a publicly-traded company dedicated to transforming a simple shower into the ultimate at-home spa experience. Methven is renowned for its breakthrough design and product development, distinctive aesthetics and environmental-mindedness.

One of our favorite features—the facial massage position prompts only the outer jets to flow, creating a “breathing zone” to let you enjoy a longer face-washing session.

For more information about the Methven SatinJet Maia Beauty Shower, contact Santa Monica Dermatoligist Dr Karyn Grossman MD today.